SRINAGAR: Education Minister Sakina Masood Itoo on Tuesday said the current school timings are not final and may be adjusted based on feedback from students and parents.
Speaking to reporters in Kulgam, she said the reopening of schools from today marks a step towards restoring the academic calendar and ensuring timely syllabus completion.
“Schools have reopened from today, and we’ve received many calls regarding the change in school timings,” Itoo said. “However, I want to clarify that the current school timings are not final. If we feel any changes or adjustments are needed, we will certainly review them. This is not a rigid decision.”
She urged students and parents not to worry. “If there are difficulties or complaints from students or parents about the timings, we will make adjustments accordingly. No one should feel anxious,” the minister said.
“The real concern is that we have a November session ahead,” she added. “The aim is for students to study properly and compete academically. Whether it’s resuming classes or adjusting vacations, our only purpose is to help students learn and complete their syllabus.”
“We are already in mid-July. Only August and September are left before the October examinations begin,” she said. “That’s why we are focused on helping students prepare and succeed. Our children must excel and bring pride to Jammu & Kashmir and the country.”
The statement comes amid criticism faced by the School Education Department and the Education Minister for revising school timings and introducing online classes, as schools across the Valley reopened today following a 15-day summer vacation. (JKNS)
his is a very good decision made by Kashmir government but the government should not issue online classes for students as they generally use their parents mobile phone and on this time of online class from 12pm to 2pm their parents will be at their work, and this is time of lunch this may disturb children’s body cycle and this is also the time to pray Salah.
The change in school timing is a better decision because it will ensure and build discipline of the students and will also protect them from scorching heat of the day as schools will close before afternoon and will give the students huge time for self study.
Moreover, administration should give a summer break for the small kids of primary schools.
I hope administration will make a better decision soon.