LP Schools to remain close for two days in West Garo Hills following heat wave

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 29, 2024

Keeping in mind the safety and well-being of the students, teachers and staff due to the scorching heat wave in West Garo Hills District, the Deputy Commissioner has decided that all classes of the Nursery Schools and Lower Primary Schools under West Garo Hills shall be suspended by 10:30 AM on Monday and shall remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

It has also been decided that no school shall organise classes between 11 AM to 3 PM with immediate effect till 1 May, this year.

Further, the Upper Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Higher Secondary Schools shall conduct the classes anytime between 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, as per the decision of the school management authorities.

However, nothing in this order shall limit the authority of the school management to close the schools during this period, if they feel the need to, with an intimation to the concerned official of the Education Dept in case of Government Schools.

The Mop-up exercise under National Deworming Day, 2024 for Lower Primary School shall be undertaken either on Monday or on Thursday. The decision in this regard shall be taken up by the concerned headmaster/Principal of the schools.

Schools are instructed NOT to organize any outdoor activities/sports during these days. No morning assembly shall be conducted during this period upto Wednesday

Students should be encouraged to use caps or use umbrellas while coming to and going from schools. School authorities shall ensure that all students stay hydrated by drinking water regularly.

Students should be encouraged to bring a water bottle with them. Provision of ORS/Lemon Water, etc. shall be made available in case some students face dehydration. In case of severe dehydration, the student should be immediately taken to the nearest heath facility.

Evening/Night schools shall remain functional as it is. This order shall have no bearing/effect on coaching classes, extra-classes conducted by the schools, skill training institutes and higher educational institutes.

Nothing in this order shall limit the authority of the management authority of the institute to close the institute or change the timing of the schedule covered by the institute during this period, if they feel the need to, with an intimation to the concerned official of the Education Dept in case of Government institutes.