Winter break for Chandigarh govt schools extended

The Chandigarh education department has extended the winter break for government and government-aided schools from the earlier December 27 to January 5 to December 20 to January 7

As a precautionary measure against Covid-19, the UT education department has extended the winter break for government and government-aided schools from the earlier December 27 to January 5 to December 20 to January 7.

Private recognised schools of Chandigarh have also been advised to adopt these instructions. (HT File Photo)

Since January 8 will be a second Saturday, schools will reopen on January 10. However, exams will continue as per schedule. Staff on election duty will also continue their work. Private recognised schools have also been advised to adopt these instructions.

In the past few days, two students of two private schools in Sector 26 and a student of a government school had tested positive for Covid, and their schools and classrooms were sanitised as per protocol.