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*Govt Bans Vacation School, Says Learners Need To Rest* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?eg The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has decided not to grant authority for Vacation School during the upcoming April holiday for Grade 7, ‘O’, and ‘A’ level candidates, as well as other non-exam classes. In a statement released on Monday, March 25, the Ministry emphasized that pupils deserve a well-earned break for rest and independent learning. ---------- Latest itel A06 on Pindula: 32GB storage, 4GB RAM $69 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 ---------- The statement, which was signed by the Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education, Chris Mhike, was addressed to Chief Directors, Provincial Education Directors Directors, District Schools Inspectors, Heads of all Primary and Secondary Schools, National Association of Primary School Heads, National Association of Secondary School Heads, Teacher Organisations, Responsible Authorities, Association of Church Education Secretaries, Association of Trust Schools, and Independent Colleges Association. It reads: *VACATION SCHOOL FOR GRADE 7, ‘O’ AND ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES AND OTHER NON-EXAMINATION CLASSES FOR THE 2024 EDUCATION CYCLE.* > 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. > 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 7, Ordinary and Advanced level during this April holiday. > 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. > We all look forward to the resumption of the second term set to begin on the 7th of May, 2024. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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