Jharkhand Revises School Timings Amid Intensifying Heatwave
J’khand: School timings revised as heatwave intensifies
Hindustan Times
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In response to a severe heatwave, the Jharkhand government has revised school timings for all educational institutions. Classes for younger students will run from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, while senior students will attend from 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, effective April 21. This decision aims to protect students from extreme temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
- 01School timings revised due to extreme heatwave conditions.
- 02Classes for Kindergarten to Class 8 will be held from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- 03Senior classes (9-12) will run from 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
- 04Teachers must remain on campus until 1:00 PM for administrative duties.
- 05Health department has issued a yellow alert due to rising temperatures.
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The Jharkhand government has announced a significant change in school timings across the state due to soaring temperatures, with the new schedule effective from April 21. Classes for students from Kindergarten to Class 8 will now occur between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM, while senior students in Classes 9 to 12 will attend from 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. This decision aims to protect students from extreme heat, as temperatures have surpassed 40 degrees Celsius in several districts, with Daltonganj recording a peak of 44 degrees Celsius. Teachers and non-teaching staff at government schools are required to stay until 1:00 PM for administrative tasks. The health department has issued a yellow alert, urging district administrations to prepare for the heatwave by ensuring shade and drinking water facilities in public areas. The move follows concerns raised by the Jharkhand Parents’ Association regarding student health, prompting several private schools to implement morning shifts independently.
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The revised school timings aim to safeguard students' health by reducing exposure to extreme heat, potentially preventing dehydration and heat-related illnesses.
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