According to the announcement made by the School Education Department (SED), the summer vacation for schools in the Kashmir region will return on July 18, 2024, as planned. This news coincides with persistent speculation that the vacation may be prolonged because of the current heat wave. The SED, however, has chosen not to prolong the summer break, remaining with the original schedule of July 8–July 17, 2024.
The government has instructed all schools to make sure that their facilities are tidy and well-maintained in advance of the reopening. The purpose of this action is to give students a secure and comfortable environment when they resume their academic schedules. Before reopening for business, schools must take the required steps to ensure that they fulfil these requirements for upkeep and cleanliness.
Parents who are worried about their children’s health in the intense heat have voiced their concerns loudly, despite the government’s hard stance against extending the summer vacation. The authorities have been urged by parents to rethink their choice and add a few extra days to the summer vacation. They contend that their children’s health and well-being are seriously jeopardised by the severe temperatures, which makes it difficult for them to focus on their academics.
But according to the Education Department, it is essential that courses resume on time in order to preserve the academic calendar and prevent students from falling behind in their coursework. The agency has promised to take the required safety measures to protect the health of the kids when they return.
As the debate continues, the focus remains on balancing the academic needs of students with their health and safety during this period of extreme weather.
