Government bans holiday lessons

THE Government has prohibited schools from offering holiday lessons, stating that pupils have sufficient time to study during the term.

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education received requests from some schools to carry out vacation classes, but after consulting with education stakeholders, the Government resolved not to accept holiday lessons.

The Permanent Secretary of Primary and Secondary Education, Mr Moses Mhike, said that pupils require rest during the break.

“The Ministry notes with appreciation the requests that have been received from some of its sectors,to allow for the uptake of the Vacation School for examination classes of Grade Seven, Ordinary, and Advanced Level during this April holiday”, said Mr Mhike

“Having consulted widely on the matter and cognisant of the fact that the school term had no disturbances at all to the teaching and learning programme, therefore, authority is ‘NOT GRANTED’ that schools facilitate a Vacation School during the April school holidays for the Grade Seven, Ordinary and Advanced Level candidates, as well as for the non-examinations classes.”

Mr Mhike said that pupils need rest during the holiday break, which starts tomorrow and ends on May 6.

He commended stakeholders in the education sector for ensuring a disruption-less term.

“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education acknowledges the conduct of teaching and learning in all schools, which went seamlessly during the first term of the year, fully embracing the 56 days set aside for that process.

“The dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to educating and nurturing the young minds of our pupils have not gone unnoticed.

“The creativity and passion brought about by all our teachers in the classrooms that made learning engaging, interactive, and inspiring for our pupils is commended and the Ministry remains grateful,” noted Mr Mhike.

He directed Provincial Education Directors to ensure that there was compliance with the directive.

In the past, schools charged for extra lessons, which is illegal. — @Lo7246Lovelyn