The Delhi government education department has announced summer vacations for all government and government-aided schools in the national capital. As per the announcement, the summer vacations will be observed from May 11 to June 30.
The official statement said that during the vacation period, Heads of Schools are hereby authorized to call vacation staff as per requirement for any school-related work (academic, admission, examination, etc.) maintaining COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) and following the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Competent Authorities from time to time.
The Delhi government had last Monday announced that students of Classes 9 to 12 should not be called to school for classes or exams. “It is clarified that no student of class 9 to 12 should be physically called to school for exams, practicals, or any academic and non-academic activity,” the DoE said in official order.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday informed that the government will consider reopening schools only once coronavirus cases are under control. “Online education for classes may be possible, but going to school physically for education in the form of interaction, sports, activities, and labs cannot be substituted. So, that will have to return someday,” the chief minister added.
