Winter Break Extension Under Consideration for Informal Schools by Education Authorities
In a recent announcement, the Literacy and Non-Formal Education Department has declared winter vacations for informal schools. According to the issued notice, these vacations are scheduled to begin on January 1st and extend until January 10th.
Simultaneously, in response to the heightened severity of winter in Lahore, the provincial capital, authorities are deliberating an extension of holidays. The Department of Schools Education has initiated discussions, anticipating a potential extension by a week. An assessment from the Meteorological Department is expected within the next fifteen to twenty days to inform this decision.
Parents, taking note of the harsh weather conditions, have expressed their demand for an extension of the holiday period. Sources suggest that the Education Department may reach a decision within the next one to two days, despite the current schedule indicating vacations only until January 1st. Further updates will follow as the situation unfolds.
