KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has directed all public and private schools across the province to operate six days a week starting Aug. 1, according to an official notification.
The notification states that all government and private educational institutions in Sindh will follow a Monday-to-Saturday schedule, with regular classes to be held throughout the six-day academic week.
The new directive will take effect from Aug. 1 and will apply to schools across the province as part of the education department’s revised operational schedule.
The education department has instructed all public and private schools to implement the notification and ensure compliance with the updated weekly timetable.
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Earlier, acomprehensive eye screening initiative for students in government schools has been approved in Sindh.
A comprehensive eye screening program is set to be implemented in government schools across Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Shaheed Benazirabad. This initiative aims to screen student’s eyes and provide glasses to those in need.
An Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has been granted a no objection certificate (NOC) to conduct these vital eye examinations.
Dr Fouzia Khan, Chief Advisor of the Curriculum Wing, emphasized the importance of cooperation from school heads to ensure children avoid vision disability. She highlighted that increased mobile phone usage significantly impacts children’s eyesight.
In light of this the Director Education has issued a letter to all districts instructing schools to extend their full cooperation for the successful execution of this program.
