Hajipur: Considering the cold weather and low temperatures, all private and government schools up to Class 8 in the district will remain closed till January 18.
This directive was issued by DM Yashpal Meena. Earlier, schools up to Class 8 in the district were ordered to remain closed until January 15, but this has now been extended to January 18.
DM’s Statement: Impact on Health
The DM stated in the order that extreme cold weather and low temperatures in the district could adversely affect the health and well-being of children.
As a precaution, all educational activities in government and private schools (including pre-schools and Anganwadi centers) for students up to Class 8 will remain suspended until January 18.
Meanwhile, academic activities for classes above Class 8 can be conducted between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. It was also clarified that educational activities related to board exams are exempt from this directive.
Schools to Be Linked with Industrial Training Institutes
On another front, the Education Department is making efforts to equip schools with modern facilities. Students from government and government-aided higher secondary schools in Bhabua district will now be connected with nearby government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for skill training.
According to the information, the Director of Secondary Education has written to the District Education Officers regarding this. The letter states that Class 11 and 12 students in government and government-aided higher secondary schools should be linked to vocational courses by identifying schools near government ITIs.
Students of these schools will be given feedback forms to express interest in specific skill training courses, and detailed reports will be prepared.
A list of government institutions and the courses offered in them is to be prepared within three days, along with directives to link government and government-aided higher secondary schools with nearby government ITIs and provide the necessary details in an official letter.
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