No question of rescheduling the date for reopening of schools: Piyush Singla
Srinagar: Amid inclement weather conditions, School Education Department has clarified that there will be no rescheduling for reopening of schools for teachers and students.
Administrative Secretary School Education Department, Piyush Singla informed that the scheduled date for reopening of schools for teachers and students remains stand.
“There is no question of extending the winter vacations for teaching staff,” he said.
Singla clarified that the teaching staff shall report back to their respective schools on February-21.
Pertinently, in November-2023, School Education Department had announced closure of schools in a phased manner in Kashmir division from November 28, 2023 to February 29, 2024.
For primary level classes up to 8th standard, the vacations were announced from November 28 to February 29, 2024.
However, from 9th standard onwards upto 12th standard, the vacations were announced from December-11 to February-29-2024 respectively.
The School Education Department had ordered that the teaching staff shall report back to their respective schools on February 21, so that they remain available for making arrangements regarding preparation of ensuing examinations. (KNO)
