The Punjab government has officially announced the winter vacation schedule for schools across the province. Starting December 20, 2024, all schools will be closed for a 20-day break, with classes set to resume on January 10, 2025. This announcement was confirmed by Punjab’s Secretary for Schools, Khalid Nazir Wattoo, on Monday.
While students eagerly anticipate their winter break, some students in Rawalpindi are facing an unexpected change in their exam schedules. The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi had planned to conduct intermediate practical exams on Monday, but these exams have now been postponed. This decision follows a federal government declaration of a public holiday in the twin cities.
Exam Schedule Changes in Rawalpindi
Tanveer Asghar Awan, Controller of Examinations at BISE Rawalpindi, clarified that the revised dates for the postponed practical exams would be announced soon. He also confirmed that exams in other districts of Punjab would continue as originally planned, without any changes to their schedule.
Mixed Reactions from Students and Parents
The announcement of the winter break has been met with mixed reactions from students and parents. Many are looking forward to the break, while some in Rawalpindi are now awaiting further details regarding the rescheduling of their exams. Families are encouraged to stay informed by keeping an eye on official updates from BISE Rawalpindi regarding the revised exam dates.
