In view of adverse weather conditions and concerns over student safety, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Jammu on Monday cancelled all previously granted permissions for school picnics scheduled from December 22 onwards.
Even as the order has disappointed children across the region, parents and teachers have welcomed the decision for safety of all concerned as many destinations are far off and much colder than city areas where schools are housed.As per a notice issued by the Office of the Chief Education Officer, Jammu, In view of prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Jammu has cancelled all permissions granted to government and private recognised schools for picnics scheduled from December 22 onwards.
All earlier orders allowing school picnics stand cancelled ab-initio to ensure the safety and well-being of students.The authorities have directed all concerned institutions to strictly comply with the order. The schools in Kashmir region are already closed for winter vacation while as vacation period is different for schools in Jammu region which has been planned in a phased manner in accordance with the geographic locations in hilly areas.
Pertinently, Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacations for all government and recognised private schools falling in the summer zone areas of Jammu Division.According to the order, issued by DSEJ , students from pre-primary to Class 5th will observe winter vacations from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026. For students of Classes 6th to 8th, the vacations will be from December 26, 2025, to January 10, 2026, while students of Classes 9th to 12th will remain on.
The order further states that all teaching staff shall remain available during the vacation period for any academic activity if required. It has also been directed that the teaching staff must report back to their respective schools on January 10, 2026.
The Directorate warned that any default or violation of the prescribed schedule by the heads of institutions or teaching staff will invite strict action under the relevant rules.winter break from December 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.
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