The Punjab government has issued new directives for private schools across the province for the upcoming summer season.
As per the fresh guidelines, all private schools will be required to conduct a whitewash of their premises and ensure uninterrupted electricity and clean drinking water for students and staff.
These instructions aim to safeguard children from harsh weather conditions during the ongoing rise in summer temperatures in day hours, especially.
To ensure adherence, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the education department in each district will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of these directives.
The Ministry of Education has sent formal letters to all senior education officers in Punjab, instructing them to enforce these measures promptly.
Additionally, on March 28, the School Education Department revised the summer working hours for all government schools, effective from April 1 to April 15.
As per the notification, morning shift schools will operate from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm (with Friday hours until 11:30 am). The second shift will run from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with Friday hours from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
First shift teachers will be on duty from 7:15 am to 1:30 pm, while second shift staff will work from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
This adjustment was made to ensure the safety of students and provide a more comfortable learning environment, given the increasing summer temperatures.
