Schools reopen today after month-long break

Over 350,000 students are expected to go back to more than 500 public and private schools operating in the country.

Schools have also shared schedules of classes with parents, asking them to ensure the attendance of their children from day one of second semester.

The schools have made necessary preparations to receive students in a healthy environment and provide all necessary facilities to improve the performance of students following directives by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

“We would like to remind you that the school will reopen for students from December 25, 2022,” said a government primary school in a text message to parents.

School hours for government primary schools are from 7am to 12:45pm — except on Thursdays when it will be until 12:30pm.

“Adhere to the school uniform, ensuring personal hygiene (clean clothes, cutting hair and nails). Ensure that there is no absence except with an acceptable excuse, as the school administration will implement the absence policy approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education,” said the primary school in the text message.

Timings for preparatory and secondary government schools (from class 7 to 12) will be from 7am to 1:25pm and 7am to 12:30pm on Thursdays.

For any inquiry, suggestion, or assistance, parents can reach out to the Ministry through its communication channels — hotline No. 155, telephone No. 44044444, email [email protected] or WhatsApp: 60020020.