WELL Health-Safety Rating (WELL HSR) from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
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Five Crimson school buildings and facilities in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, spanning over an area of 5.4 lakh sq ft and housing nearly 10,972 students and teachers, have received the certification for meeting 16 out of 29 criteria including filtered and breathable air, purified and drinkable water, cleaning and sanitization procedures, innovation and emergency prevention and preparedness, among others.
The certified Crimson Schools in Hyderabad include St.Andrews School in Suchitra and Keesara and St. Michaels School, Alwal, while in Bengaluru, Winmore Academy in Whitefield and Jakkur received the green certification.
So far, only 14 educational and professional training institutes across the world have received the certification for ensuring they address a range of acute health threats through facility operations and management strategies to help leaders meet immediate needs of an emergency such as COVID-19, and prioritize the long-term health and safety of students, staff and visitors.
“Our children and the staff spend a considerable time of a day in school – according to findings, by the time a student completes high school, they may have spent over 15,000 hours in school. Therefore, it is compellingly urgent to ensure they are in a space that protects and boosts their