Because of the current heat wave, Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has declared early summer holidays for all public and private schools. Commencing on May 25th, the holidays will last until May 31st.
Parents overwhelmingly supported the decision to begin summer vacation early. Details show that 96% of parents agreed with the government’s decision to shield kids from the extreme heat wave.
Rana Sikandar Hayat emphasized in a video message the significance of putting students’ health and safety first during the current heat wave. Additionally, he emphasized that 96% of parents supported beginning summer vacation this week.
The health and happiness of our pupils come first. It is imperative to take precautions to ensure their safety given the extreme temperatures,” he said. Exam-taking schools have been given conditional permission to stay open for exams as long as they take the required safety measures.
This is the notice that the holidays will be early
Due to the extreme heat wave, the Punjab government had earlier declared summer vacations from June 1 to August 14. The Punjab provincial government announced a summer vacation from June 1 to August 14 due to the extreme heat wave that is currently affecting the region. The notification states that Punjab’s public and private schools will both be subject to the decision, which takes effect on August 15.
In order to shield staff and students from the bitter cold, educational institutions have changed their operating hours, according to a separate notification.
The notification stated that schools would be open from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This timetable is in effect from Monday through Thursday. In reaction to the growing temperature, the choice was taken in order to reduce exposure to the intense midday sun.
