Photos: Govt school in Alwar runs without break, 365 days a year

Updated On Dec 03, 2017 04:40 pm IST
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A school in Alwar district has been running 365 days without any breaks for two years. On holidays, teachers take extra classes for the students of Class 9, 10 and 11. There have been no weekly holidays, festival breaks and summer and winter vacations. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 03, 2017 04:40 pm IST

A school in Alwar district has been running 365 days without any breaks for two years. On holidays, teachers take extra classes for the students of Class 9, 10 and 11. There have been no weekly holidays, festival breaks and summer and winter vacations. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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Far from being getting worn out, students of the Shahid Balwant Singh Government Model Senior Secondary School in Ujoli village are actually thriving under the no-break schedule, redefining the popular English adage. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 03, 2017 04:40 pm IST

Far from being getting worn out, students of the Shahid Balwant Singh Government Model Senior Secondary School in Ujoli village are actually thriving under the no-break schedule, redefining the popular English adage. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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On holidays teachers take extra classes for the students in a bid to plug their weaknesses and make them more competitive. Class tests, revision and clarification of doubts are some of the activities done in these special classes. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 03, 2017 04:40 pm IST

On holidays teachers take extra classes for the students in a bid to plug their weaknesses and make them more competitive. Class tests, revision and clarification of doubts are some of the activities done in these special classes. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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At a time when the state education department is contemplating various measures to improve the performance of government schools, this school in Ujoli village is giving tough competition to even private schools. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 03, 2017 04:40 pm IST

At a time when the state education department is contemplating various measures to improve the performance of government schools, this school in Ujoli village is giving tough competition to even private schools. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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In 2015-16 board examination, a Class-10 student came in state merit list while over 20 got first division. The success continued in 2016-17 class 10-board exams, where one student scored above 90%, five crossed the 80% mark and 30 earned first division. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 03, 2017 04:40 pm IST

In 2015-16 board examination, a Class-10 student came in state merit list while over 20 got first division. The success continued in 2016-17 class 10-board exams, where one student scored above 90%, five crossed the 80% mark and 30 earned first division. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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Despite its recent successes, the school lacks infrastructure. It does not have a computer lab or a play ground.Sacrificing their holidays, teachers and students have set an example and many are now willing to assist them. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 03, 2017 04:40 pm IST

Despite its recent successes, the school lacks infrastructure. It does not have a computer lab or a play ground.Sacrificing their holidays, teachers and students have set an example and many are now willing to assist them. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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