Back to school

Students in Nauru encouraged to be vaccinated before returning to school

The Department of Education said, “Once they receive their vaccine, they can then re-commence school.”

“Education and the task force advises parents & guardians including school staff to keep in mind COVID measures and continue to practice health measures to avoid getting Covid.”

Throughout the term, Education and taskforce will work closely to manage and contain Covid and to keep everyone safe.

The Department of Education has also welcomed back all staff and students and is urging parents and guardians to ensure their their children attend school every day.

Back to school: Know the signs it is time to get your child's eyes tested

Andrew Hogan of Optometry Australia sees a lot of children in his practice in Hobart, often when parents or teachers notice one of those symptoms.

"Kids won't complain about blurry vision," he told Helen Shield on ABC Radio Hobart.

"Kids who aren't paying attention [in class], sometimes it's simply because they can't see and they don't realise that everyone else can see, because they've got nothing to compare it to."

Nick Cannon enrolls at Howard University

Yes, the 35-year-old is headed back to school, attending Washington D.C.'s Howard University as a freshman and expecting to graduate in 2020.

Cannon took to Instagram to share a photo standing in front of the university's sign, captioning the pic, "YOU KNOW!!!!! #HU2020."

He added, "My First Day as a Freshman!!! Howard University Class of 2020."