Majority of schools, colleges housing police officials finally open for students in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of students of 38 public-sector schools and colleges in the capital are likely to join their classes on Monday or Tuesday after the government decided late Sunday night to reopen educational institutions. Majority of the institutions had been closed for security purposes while some were being used to accommodate police officials. An official of the FDE said there were 38…
ISLAMABAD: Students in 38 public-sector schools and colleges across the capital are set to resume classes on Monday or Tuesday following the government's decision to reopen educational institutions. The majority of these establishments had been closed for security reasons, while a few were utilized to house police officials ahead of PTI's anticipated protest march.
An official from the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) revealed that the reopening is scheduled for Monday, except for around 10 institutions where police personnel continue to reside. The closure affected students who had been confined to their homes for approximately three weeks. A school principal expressed concern over the lost learning time and expressed the intention to reach out to teachers for planning contingencies.
Earlier, classes at these 38 institutions were suspended after the government opted to accommodate police personnel. This decision has sparked frustration among educators, students, and parents alike. The teachers claim that the government began relocating police personnel to Islamabad's schools and colleges on September 24, three days prior to the PTI's scheduled rally.
Currently, all 38 schools are being utilized by the police, with the most recent instance being G-6/2 Middle School, which was taken over by the police on Sunday morning.
Parents have voiced their dissatisfaction with the closure of educational institutions. They argue that confining their children to their homes for two weeks has caused significant disruption to their education. One parent highlighted that his daughter, who had performed exceptionally well in matriculation examinations, is now at risk of not achieving her desired grade as her college remains closed.
Among the affected institutions, H-9 College recently made news by securing a position in the Federal Board examinations for the first time in its history. The faculty member expressed disappointment at the prolonged closure, fearing that it would hinder progress and make it difficult for the college to further excel.
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