Chandigarh Schools Continue Winter Schedule Until Mid-January
The Chandigarh education department has decided to extend the winter schedule for schools across the city. This extension will remain in effect until January 17. Officials made this decision because cold weather conditions continue to persist in the Union Territory.
All Schools Must Follow Revised Timings
The extension applies to every school in Chandigarh. This includes government schools, government-aided institutions, and recognized private schools. All these educational establishments must continue following the same revised timings that were announced earlier this month.
School authorities received clear instructions to implement the revised schedule strictly during this extended period. The education department did not announce any fresh relaxation or modification to the current arrangement. The existing schedule remains unchanged.
Precautionary Measures for Student Safety
Officials explained that the decision came as a response to continuing cold conditions. The administration wants to maintain precautionary measures for students' safety and well-being. Earlier orders already regulated school timings to minimize students' exposure to harsh morning temperatures.
In some cases, these regulations included adjustments to winter vacation schedules. The primary goal has always been protecting children from extreme cold during their commute and school hours.
School Heads Given Specific Responsibilities
Heads of schools received direct instructions from the education department. They must ensure compliance with the extended winter schedule at the institutional level. School administrators also need to communicate this continuation clearly to students and parents.
The department emphasized that any further decisions about returning to normal timings will depend entirely on weather conditions. Future changes will only come through subsequent instructions from the administration. For now, the winter schedule remains firmly in place across Chandigarh's educational institutions.
