No. 1305 /EB-I
03-March-2025
Office Of The District Education Officer (Male) Abbottabad
Abbottabad Schools in Snow-Bound Areas Seek Extension of Winter Vacations:
The District Education Officer (Male), Abbottabad, has formally requested the Elementary & Secondary Education Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to extend winter vacations for schools located in snow-affected areas. Due to extreme weather conditions, students and teachers in these regions face significant difficulties in commuting, raising concerns for their safety and well-being.
Union Councils Affected:
🏔 UC Beeran Gali
🏔 UC Nagri Bala
🏔 UC Nathiagali
🏔 UC Tajwal
🏔 UC Pattan Kalan
🏔 UC Kukmong
🏔 Snow-bound areas of UC Namli Maira (GPS & GHS Namli Maira, GPS Jaster, GPS Maira Kalan)
🏔 Snow-bound areas of UC Pluck (Khanispur, Khaira Gali, etc.)
🏔 GMS & GPS Seri Khan Kalan, GHS & GPS Nakar Khan Kalan, GMS Topa Khan Kalan
The request highlights that severe snowfall and freezing temperatures have made it unsafe for students to attend school, and an extension of winter vacations is necessary in the best interest of students and public safety. Notification Describes;
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER
(MALE) DISTRICT ABBOTTABAD
No. 1305 /EB-I Dated 03/03 2025
To
The Director,
Elementary & Secondary Education
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF WINTER VACATIONS TO THE EXTENT OF SCHOOLS SITUATED IN SNOW BOUNDED AREAS DUE TO CURRENT EXTREME WEATHER.
Memo:
Reference is invited on the subject cited above and to state that due to current extreme weather condition in the snow-bounded areas of District Abbottabad, you are requested for extension of winter vacations in following union councils in the best interest of the students & public, please.
1. UC Beeran Gali
2. UC Nagri Bala
3. UC Nathiagali
4. UC Tajwal
5. UC Pattan Kalan
6. UC Kukmong
7. Snow bounded areas of UC Namli Maira (GPS & GHS Namli Maira, GPS Jaster, GPS Maira Kalan)
8. Snow bounded areas of UC Pluck (Khanispur, Khaira Gali etc).
9. GMS & GPS Seri Khan Kalan, GHS & GPS Nakar Khan Kalan, GMS Topa Khan Kalan.
DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER
(MALE) ABBOTTABAD
Ensuring Student Safety in Harsh Winters:
As harsh winter conditions persist in Abbottabad’s snow-bound areas, it is crucial for the government to take necessary measures to protect students and teachers from extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department is expected to take swift action on this request, ensuring that academic schedules are adjusted without compromising student well-being.
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