Ahmedabad Schools Get Approval For Voluntary Sunday Classes to Cover Rain-Hit Syllabus

Ahmedabad schools may now organise optional Sunday classes to compensate for academic time lost due to repeated rain-related holidays. The District Education Officer (DEO) has issued an advisory allowing educational institutions to conduct additional classes, helping students complete the syllabus and prepare for upcoming assessments without affecting the academic calendar.

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The advisory makes it clear that Sunday classes are voluntary and not mandatory for students or schools. School management will decide whether extra sessions are required depending on syllabus completion, teacher availability, and local weather conditions. The initiative aims to minimise learning gaps caused by heavy rainfall that disrupted regular classroom teaching across Ahmedabad.

Why Has the DEO Issued This Advisory?

Heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad led to the closure of schools on multiple occasions, resulting in significant academic disruptions. To ensure students do not fall behind in their studies, the education department has allowed schools to conduct additional classes on Sundays whenever necessary.

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Who Will Be Covered Under the Advisory?

The advisory applies to all major categories of educational institutions in Ahmedabad, including:

-Pre-primary schools

-Primary schools

-Secondary schools

-Higher secondary schools

-Government schools

-Grant-in-aid schools

-Private unaided schools

-Board-affiliated educational institutions

What Can Schools Conduct During Sunday Classes?

Schools choosing to organize Sunday sessions may utilize the time for various academic activities, such as:

-Completing the pending syllabus

-Revision classes

-Doubt-clearing sessions

-Unit tests and assessments

-Other learning activities to compensate for missed classroom hours

Guidelines Issued for Schools

Before conducting Sunday classes, schools have been instructed to:

-Inform parents and students in advance.

-Prepare schedules based on teacher availability.

-Ensure student safety, especially if weather conditions remain unfavourable.

-Conduct extra classes only when genuinely required and feasible.