Cold Wave Forces Jalaun Schools To Extend Winter Vacation For Class 1-8

Extreme winter conditions in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, with temperatures dropping sharply, have made it difficult for people to step out. Responding to the worsening cold wave in Jalaun, the District Collector has ordered the closure of schools. This decision aims to ensure the safety of students amid the challenging weather conditions.

The Basic Education Officer (BEO) in Jalaun district has issued an official directive to declare a holiday for all schools accommodating students from 1st to 8th grades. A recent announcement has confirmed a school holiday from Tuesday, December 26, to Sunday, December 31. This applies to all government, semi-government, and private schools, with a suspension of teaching activities during this period. Despite the holiday, teachers are anticipated to be present at school to focus on departmental tasks and responsibilities.

The school will resume its regular schedule with teachers and staff attending to their respective duties after December 31. During this time, there will be no instructional activities in government, semi-government, or private schools for these classes. Still, teachers are anticipated to be present at school to focus on departmental tasks and responsibilities.

In various states, schools have been closed in observance of winter vacation.

Winter Vacation in Delhi

According to an advisory from the Delhi Government’s Education Department, both government and private schools in Delhi will have an extended winter vacation from January 1 to January 6, 2023.

Winter Vacation in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Board has announced a winter vacation for all schools starting December 25. Schools throughout the state will be closed until January 5.

Winter Vacation in Jammu

According to an official notification from the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ), schools up to Class 8 will be on winter break from December 11 to February 29. Meanwhile, classes 9 to 12 will observe holidays from December 18 to February 29.

Winter Vacation in Jharkhand

All private and government schools in Jharkhand, including government, non-government aided/unaided, minority schools, and private schools, will be closed from December 26 to December 31. The decision, outlined in a notification from the school education and literacy department, exempts schools from conducting secondary and higher secondary board examinations.