The Punjab provincial government has declared summer vacation in response to the extreme heat wave that is affecting the region. A notification states that the summer break will begin on June 1 and go through August 14.
The statement states that Punjab’s public and private schools would both be subject to the judgement, which takes effect on August 15.
In order to shield employees and students from the bitter cold, the administration earlier said that educational institutions would be closing for business during certain hours.
A statement states that as of right now, schools will 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 noon sun.
The education department reports that all schools have received instructions to put the appropriate safeguards in place to provide a secure and comfortable learning environment for pupils. Among these precautions are making certain that water coolers are available and in working order and that all fans are in working order. Furthermore, schools are directed to forbid kids from remaining in lawns or open areas during school hours in order to shield them from the sun.
What is the Subject of Early Summer Vacations in Punjab?
The subject of early summer holidays was previously mentioned by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat as something that was actively being considered. He had stated that the Department of School Education would decide on the summer vacation next week after assessing the severity of the current heatwave.
In addition, the minister had said that, depending on the weather, a final decision for early summer holidays would be taken within the final five days of May.
The times of federal educational institutions have also been changed as preventative steps to ensure the safety of staff and students in light of the impending heatwave and rising temperatures. The new hours of operation for the federal educational institutions are 7:30 am to 1 pm.
The goal of this schedule change is to protect teachers’ and kids’ health and safety during the warmest parts of the day.
