In a recent directive issued by the Directorate of Education, Delhi, there has been a significant adjustment to the winter vacation schedule for schools in the city. The circular announced a reduction in the winter break from the initially allocated 15 days to a concise period of six days, commencing from January 1, 2024.
Initially set from January 1 to January 15 for the academic session 2023-24, the winter vacation was subject to alterations owing to concerns about the impact of poor air quality on students. The circular highlighted that a portion of the originally scheduled break was observed earlier, from November 9 to November 18, to mitigate the adverse effects of the deteriorating air conditions prevalent in Delhi during that period.
The revised schedule mandates the remaining portion of the winter vacation for the ongoing academic session to be observed solely from January 1 to January 6, 2024. This adjustment aims to balance the academic calendar while considering the well-being and educational needs of the students amidst environmental challenges.
The Directorate of Education emphasized the need for all heads of schools in Delhi to ensure effective communication and dissemination of this revised information among all stakeholders, including teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and parents.
The decision to curtail the winter vacation aligns with the objective of providing an optimal learning environment for students while accounting for prevailing environmental circumstances. This directive comes as a measure to balance academic continuity and the health concerns of students amid challenging atmospheric conditions.
The initiative highlights a proactive effort by the education authorities to safeguard the interests of students and maintain a structured academic calendar despite external challenges faced due to environmental factors.
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