School Reopening in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana, and Goa Postponed Amid Intense Heat Wave
As scorching temperatures persist across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana, and even Goa, educational authorities have taken decisive steps to prioritize the safety of students. In Tamil Nadu, the School Education Department has postponed school reopening to June 10 from the initially scheduled June 6, a decision mirrored by Puducherry, where schools will also reopen on June 12.Meanwhile, Telangana has announced a reopening date of June 12, ensuring adequate breaks amidst the sweltering heat wave. This decision encompasses all educational institutions, including government, aided, and private schools, as confirmed by Tamil Nadu School Education Director G. Arivoli.
Reopening of schools in Tamil Nadu postponed to June 10
The sweltering heat wave sweeping across the nation has led to a prudent decision by authorities in Tamil Nadu to extend the summer vacation for schools. In response to the intense weather conditions, the School Education Department has announced a postponement in the reopening of schools to June 10, shifting from the initial date of June 6. This directive encompasses all educational institutions in the state, including government, aided, and private schools, as confirmed by School Education Director G. Arivoli.
Schools in Telangana to reopen on June 12
Echoing these sentiments, Telangana has announced the reopening of schools on June 12 for the 2024-25 academic year, post-summer vacation. The academic calendar delineates 229 working days for the year, with scheduled breaks for Dasara, Christmas, and Sankranti holidays. The school enrolment drive, Badi Bata programme, is set to commence from June 1. Moreover, the calendar outlines the syllabus completion timelines and various extracurricular activities aimed at holistic student development.
Schools to reopen on June 12 in Puducherry
Similarly, the Union Territory of Puducherry, encompassing areas like Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam, has rescheduled the reopening of schools from June 6 to June 12 due to the relentless heat wave. Director of School Education P. Priyadharshini emphasized that this decision applies to all government-run, privately managed, and CBSE-affiliated schools. Puducherry has been enduring soaring temperatures, with scanty rainfall exacerbating the situation, prompting residents to seek respite from the intense heat along the seashore.
Goa Speaker Urges Postponement of School Reopening
In a significant development, Speaker of the state legislative assembly Ramesh Tawadkar has called upon the government to delay the reopening of schools by a few days. Tawadkar’s plea to postpone the reopening aligns with the opposition’s similar demand and reflects widespread sentiment regarding the matter. Expressing concern over the coincidence of school reopening with the Lok Sabha election results on June 4, Tawadkar emphasized the practical challenges posed by this timing, including the participation of many teachers in election duties.
Reopening of schools in Tamil Nadu postponed to June 10
The sweltering heat wave sweeping across the nation has led to a prudent decision by authorities in Tamil Nadu to extend the summer vacation for schools. In response to the intense weather conditions, the School Education Department has announced a postponement in the reopening of schools to June 10, shifting from the initial date of June 6. This directive encompasses all educational institutions in the state, including government, aided, and private schools, as confirmed by School Education Director G. Arivoli.
Schools in Telangana to reopen on June 12
Echoing these sentiments, Telangana has announced the reopening of schools on June 12 for the 2024-25 academic year, post-summer vacation. The academic calendar delineates 229 working days for the year, with scheduled breaks for Dasara, Christmas, and Sankranti holidays. The school enrolment drive, Badi Bata programme, is set to commence from June 1. Moreover, the calendar outlines the syllabus completion timelines and various extracurricular activities aimed at holistic student development.
Schools to reopen on June 12 in Puducherry
Similarly, the Union Territory of Puducherry, encompassing areas like Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam, has rescheduled the reopening of schools from June 6 to June 12 due to the relentless heat wave. Director of School Education P. Priyadharshini emphasized that this decision applies to all government-run, privately managed, and CBSE-affiliated schools. Puducherry has been enduring soaring temperatures, with scanty rainfall exacerbating the situation, prompting residents to seek respite from the intense heat along the seashore.
Goa Speaker Urges Postponement of School Reopening
In a significant development, Speaker of the state legislative assembly Ramesh Tawadkar has called upon the government to delay the reopening of schools by a few days. Tawadkar’s plea to postpone the reopening aligns with the opposition’s similar demand and reflects widespread sentiment regarding the matter. Expressing concern over the coincidence of school reopening with the Lok Sabha election results on June 4, Tawadkar emphasized the practical challenges posed by this timing, including the participation of many teachers in election duties.
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