Thus, Schools it should be stressed once again that from this year Christmas will be announced VI day – the day as announced by the state administration. Having in mind problems caused by severe weather conditions in some areas, the media had reported about this decision long before those inspired by the announcement could contact the authorities and expect an announcement. Heavy rains and floods that affected parts of the region have created concern, and local authorities have expressed strong opinions against people traveling to their places of education.
A holiday ‘from unnecessary security problems’ similar to what was billed this week as ‘Christmas day’ is necessary in all states, especially given the weather conditions. As a result, staff and students will be able to continue learning from their homes rather than putting themselves at risk trying to navigate difficult conditions.
With some regions experiencing persistent rainfall, the threat of water-related diseases and health issues has also been raised, making the health and safety of the public critical.
A forward-looking government approach
The decision to call off the holiday for students in the educational institutions also depicts the positive strategy the government has in regard to such unpredictable weather patterns. Instead of waiting for things to go wrong, the authorities acted quickly because children, teachers, and school personnel were not unnecessarily endangered. This ruling will not be surprising as it mirrors similar measures that other countries governments have undertaken owing to disturbances caused by severe weather conditions.
It was the education administration who speedily issued a statement to assure that the measure of closure adopted for every school just for Monday in the entire state for such institutions will continue to be the practice. Parents and guardians were told to check the weather reports regularly and to keep the children indoors until the weather improved. School officials have further been instructed to arrange for teaching and learning of the day that will be deemed to be a holiday and this will entail extra lessons or other important activities being postponed.
Effects of the Announcement on Parents and Children
However, the announcement is accompanied by the fact that since some parents are quite relieved but also brings some anxiety to students and also to parents.
Relief was expressed by many parents particularly those who are worried about taking their babies to school under the prevailing circumstances of danger. Taking unplanned vacation results in families focusing on security concerns and free from the concern of missing school schedule pages.
For teachers and students however there is concern about the disruption of course of instruction owing to altered course of instruction. Holidays disrupt the syllabus coverage and may lead to delays in vital syllabus components. In order to maintain continuity of learning, some schools have already implemented alternative options such online classes or additional classes after the school day.
Students who were planning to devote the day to self-study or self-tasks, may therefore be surprised because their weekend is longer than they had expected which will interfere with their time allocation. The holiday is being communicated to staff and students in institutions of education across the region and has been sent by several schools through parents’ teachers’ meetings and emails, social media.
Educational leaders in the region are focused on finding solutions to ensure that academic calendars are as undisturbed as possible. Some colleges have also viewed this as an opportunity to advocate for an online class approach to advance the academic development without compromising the safety of the learners.
Some colleges, universities and other higher learning institutions have put in place virtual lecture systems, because of which students are now able to complete their studies from the comfort of their homes.
Looking Forward
With the announcement of a vacation by the government, some key safety concerns are seen to be solved. However, a question that many parents and children now have is: what about the rest of the week? We should not forget that meteorologist have issued warning about more closures due in the coming days because weather patterns remain unstable. This raises questions about contingency plans for the rest of the academic term as universities and colleges seek to balance security with the need to cover essential course content.
The government has assured us that the department of education is making necessary revisions, as the weather situation advances. The authorities are in touch with weather reports and when the situation warrants, they will give more instructions.
Final Thought
There is an unfavorable weather situation that has dominated the region and announcing Monday as a holiday for schools and universities is a rational conclusion. It shows the level of commitment that the government has to ensure the safety of the citizens, in particular teachers and pupils.
The challenge of recovering absent academic time is described although it does relieve one’s worries about the risks involved in travelling during adverse climatic conditions.
Teachers and students will seek to recover the days lost under bad weather conditions through other means such as additional efforts in ensuring achievement, online learning and additional sessions. This is a lesson which, although unforeseen, has certainly brought the entire society together in a shared understanding of the importance of security in such difficult conditions.
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