School in Karnataka Reopen or not on May 16: here is what we know so far

The summer vacation for schools is likely to be extended due to extreme heat wave conditions sweeping across the state. In Karnataka school students are likely to enjoy an extended holiday beyond May 16, the date for reopening of schools. School in Karnataka Reopen or not on May 16: here is what we know so far.

There are only 4 days of summer holidays left for the students. Parents and teachers are of the view that children may suffer from health issues due to extreme heat conditions if classes commence on May 16. There is a likelihood that the holidays may be extended for the same reason, it is learnt.

Every year, schools used to reopen for the new academic year on May 29. This year, the education department had decided to cut the number of summer holidays for schools to compensate for the coronavirus pandemic that affected regular school activity during the last two years.

In other state schools have change functioning timming instead of the earlier timings, some states are extended summer vacations due to extreme heat conditions. Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti has written to CM Basavaraj Bommai on the issue of summer holidays to schools. They have requested in the letter to extend the school summer holiday.

The Department of Education is contemplating postponing the school start date, which is set for May 16, if temperatures continue to rise. The Department of Public Education is contemplating postponing the holiday for the sake of children’s health.

Meanwhile, Associated Managements of Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) secretary Shashi Kumar wrote letters to chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and education minister to give stress on reforming children’s education. “Private schools should not postpone the date of reopening for any reason.

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From 2019-20 to present academic year, educational activities from first to 10th grade are minimal. This will cause mental, physical and academic injustice on students of Karnataka,” he stated in the letter. The Education Department has decided to open the school on May 16 instead of June.

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But now rising temperature is giving tension to start school. The Department of Education is seriously considering extend the summer holidays and postponing school reopen date. Yes, the Education Department was issued order to start the school this year from May 16 instead of May 29.

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The Department of Education issued an order to accelerate academic activity this year as the two-year academic activity period from Corona has been reduced. But now the heat is exceeding the limit even though it rains all over the state. The maximum temperature recorded in mid-May was recorded in mid-April this year. Temperature has reached high in many districts of Karnataka including Kalburgi, Bidar, Raichur Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kolar.