Sindh declares winter holidays for schools and colleges

The Sindh Education Department has announced winter holidays for all government and private schools and colleges across the province.

The break will begin on December 22, 2024 (Sunday) and end on December 31, 2024 (Tuesday). Educational institutions will reopen on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday).

Winter Vacation Schedule

The 10-day holiday schedule applies to all educational institutions in Sindh, ensuring a consistent break for students and teachers. This decision was made during a steering committee meeting of the Sindh School Education Department.

A formal notification confirming the details is expected next week.

Key Details

• Start Date: December 22, 2024 (Sunday)
• End Date: December 31, 2024 (Tuesday)
• Reopening Date: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)
• Applies To: All public and private schools and colleges in Sindh
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This announcement provides students and educators a well-deserved rest during the chilly winter season.

Punjab Education Updates

Meanwhile, the Punjab Education Department has begun the third phase of outsourcing government schools. Key points include:

• Schools with fewer than two teachers and over 100 students will be privatized.
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• High schools with upgrades and schools without teachers will also be outsourced.
• Around 13,000 schools are being privatized, while 35,000 remain under government control.

These changes represent significant restructuring efforts in Punjab’s education sector.

Stay tuned for more updates on Sindh’s winter vacations and other education-related news.

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