Govt announces winter vacation for schools

Jammu: The Government Friday announced winter vacations for educational institutions of Kashmir division and winter zone of Jammu division.
According to an order issued by the Education Department, winter vacation for upto 8th standard would be observed with effect from 4th of December 2017 to 3rd March 2018 while for 9th standard onwards the vacation would be observed with effect from 11th December 2017 to 24th of February, 2018.
The order further states that the officials associated with conduct of practical examinations, if any, shall avail winter vacation only after conclusion of the said examination and the officials are required to undergo training as per schedule already notified by the Chief Education Officers. Moreover, the teaching faculty shall report for duties in advance on February 23, 2018 to supervise the arrangements for reopening of the schools.