Punjab considers to extend schools holidays, cancel exams

Amid the fourth wave of coronavirus, the authorities are considering a proposal to keep educational institutions across Punjab closed for one more month and to start the new academic year on September 1 instead of August 1, reported 24NewsHD TV channel quoting sources.

Sources say it is possible that educational authorities will postpone the examinations under the next education boards and it is also under consideration to promote ninth and eleventh-grade students to the next classes without examination.

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It is reported that important decisions are likely to be taken at the next NCOC meeting which is expected in one to two days.

Earlier, Provincial Education Minister Murad Raas had announced month-long summer vacations for schools.

The minister in a tweet said: "Summer vacation for Schools of Punjab to start July 1st, 2021 till August 1st, 2021. In these times of vacation, my request to all the children and their families is to follow SOPs issued by the government".

ANNOUNCEMENT
Summer vacation for Schools of Punjab to start July 1st, 2021 till August 1st, 2021. In these times of vacation, my request to all the children and their families is to follow SOPs issued by the government.

— Murad Raas (@MuradRaasMR) June 29, 2021

He requested all the children and their families to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the government to curb the spread of COVID-19.