Zimdaily Journal Reporter
The Zimbabwean Government has barred the holding of holiday lessons for examination classes for Grade 7, O’ and A’ Level during the April holidays.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Moses Mhike said:
The Ministry acknowledges the conduct of teaching and learning in all schools which went seamlessly during the first term of the year.
“The dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to educating and nurturing the young minds of our pupils have not gone unnoticed.
“The creativity and passion brought about by all our teachers in the classrooms that made learning engaging, interactive, and inspiring for our pupils is commended and the Ministry remains grateful.
“The Ministry notes with appreciation the requests that have been received from some of its sectors to allow for the uptake of the Vacation School for examination classes of Grade 7, Ordinary, and Advanced level during this April holiday.
“Having consulted widely on the matter and taking cognisant of the fact that the school term had no disturbances at all to the teaching and learning programme, therefore, authority is NOT GRANTED that schools facilitate a Vacation School during the April school holidays for the Grade 7.
“Ordinary and Advanced level candidates, as well as for the non-examinations classes.
“Pupils need this holiday break to rest and engage in independent learning where need be, including utilisation of the Zimbabwe Learning Passport amongst other alternative learning strategies.”
