The society highlighted that school closures have become frequent under various pretexts, such as extreme weather and security concerns.
Lahore: The Private Educational Society has called on the government to reconsider its decision to close schools from June 1st due to the summer heat. The society’s president, Hafiz Muhammad Basharat, expressed concerns over the negative impact of prolonged school closures on students’ education.
The Punjab government recently announced summer vacations for schools starting June 1st, citing the intense heat as the primary reason. However, the Private Educational Society has rejected this decision. The society argues that short-term solutions, such as adjusting school hours, should be considered instead.
“We propose that schools be allowed to remain open from June 1st to June 15th with adjusted hours from 7 AM to 10 AM,” said Qari Asif, a senior member of the society. He suggested that shorter school days would help mitigate the effects of the heat while keeping educational activities ongoing.
Amjad Advocate, another prominent member, called for permission to conduct summer camps for grades nine and ten. “Students in these grades are already behind due to the recent curriculum changes. A summer camp would help them catch up,” he explained.
The society highlighted that school closures have become frequent under various pretexts, such as extreme weather and security concerns. “The habit of shutting down educational institutions at the slightest excuse has become routine,” Basharat lamented.
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The society also recommended a more sustainable solution to the heat issue. “The government should provide solar systems to private educational institutions instead of closing them down,” Basharat proposed, suggesting that this would enable schools to operate more effectively during hot weather.
He emphasized that the government’s focus should be on reducing the number of out-of-school children, a goal that will be hindered by further disruptions in the academic calendar. “The ongoing educational emergency declared by the government aims to bring more children into the school system. Extended vacations will only further affect academic activities,” Basharat warned.
In conclusion, the Private Educational Society urged the government to reconsider the vacation notification, emphasizing that keeping schools operational with adjusted hours or other mitigations would be more beneficial for students’ education.
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