The government has decided to hold schools from next Monday (15) all the government and government approved schools during normal hours i.e. from 7.30 am to 1.30 pm on all five days of the week.
The Minister of Education, the Secretary of Education and the officials of the Ministry met at the Ministry of Education today (13) and discussed with the Provincial Education Secretaries.
There are some other decisions taken by the government in that discussion.
Instructions were given to all the provincial authorities to prepare a suitable transport program for principals, teachers and students in areas with transport difficulties.
During the school week starting the day after tomorrow (2022.08.15) the principals should provide appropriate relief for the teachers and students who are further affected by the transportation difficulties, and the provincial education directors will inform the principals about the methods to provide such relief.
The Ministry of Education announced that during the next three months, school time should be used only for teaching the subject, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities should be carried out outside of school time, and festivals held in schools should be further restricted.
