Dismay: April Vacation School Banned
“Pupils need this holiday break to rest and engage in independent learning where need be..." - Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
Dismay: April Vacation School Banned
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, has announced a ban on “vacation school” for the forthcoming April holiday.
This decision will affect all schools across the country, including those preparing students for critical examinations like Grade 7, ‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level.
The Ministry emphasized the importance of rest and relaxation for students after a term of uninterrupted learning. In a statement, the Ministry said:
Our pupils need this holiday break to rest. They have had 56 days of continuous learning, and it’s essential that they take this time to recharge.
The Ministry’s also appreciated the efforts of teachers and pupils during the first term of the year. The statement continued:
The dedication and hard work of our teachers and students have not gone unnoticed. Their creativity and passion have made learning not just effective but also engaging and inspiring.
While the ban on vacation school might be disappointing for some, the Ministry encourages pupils to explore alternative learning strategies during their break.
Dismay: April Vacation School Banned
Provincial Education Directors have been tasked with ensuring compliance across all schools.
This directive must be complied with to the letter.
Part of the statement reads:
“Having consulted widely on the matter and taking 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 7, Ordinary and Advanced level candidates, as well as for the non-examinations classes.
“Pupils need this holiday break to rest and engage in independent learning where need be, including utilisation of the Zimbabwe Learning Passport amongst other alternative learning strategies.”
