Serving Schools Association Demands Immediate Cut in Class 9 and 10 Syllabus

The Serving Schools Association has petitioned the government to drastically reduce the Class 9 and 10 curriculum, citing students' limited classroom time this year. President Raza-ur-Rehman reported that pupils have only attended classes for 45 days, despite half of the academic year having elapsed. He emphasized that schools have only four months left before the crucial matric exams, creating a challenge to finish the syllabus on schedule.

Winter, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Basant holidays could further compress teaching time, leaving around 60 additional days for instruction before the exams. The association also advocated for an end to unexpected school breaks, which negatively impact both learners and educators. Raza-ur-Rehman noted that the matric syllabus is excessively lengthy relative to the constrained time available.

He urged education authorities to trim the curriculum for Classes 9 and 10 without delay. He further contended that the existing syllabus is burdensome for many students and could contribute to poorer exam outcomes. The association cautioned that the current syllabus might lead to numerous students failing their board exams unless it is reduced.

Raza-ur-Rehman added that students who fail matric exams may encounter limited job prospects later on.