Punjab issues major new directives for government schools
Schools ordered to improve cleanliness
The Education Department has directed school administrations to complete cleaning and maintenance work on a priority basis.
Schools must regularly trim trees, cut grass and clean rooftops. Water tanks and washrooms must also be kept clean.
Authorities have stressed that proper hygiene should be maintained across all school premises.
School administrations have also been told to remove waste immediately. Minor repairs involving buildings, doors and windows must be completed without unnecessary delay.
These instructions are aimed at creating cleaner and safer environments for students and staff.
More focus on safety and construction
The department has also issued instructions about construction and development projects in government schools.
Ongoing work must be completed according to required quality, speed and safety standards.
Projects involving additional classrooms, missing facilities and dangerous buildings have been ordered to be completed as soon as possible.
Safety SOPs have been made mandatory during all construction activities.
School authorities have been told to immediately report any quality or safety issue to the relevant officials instead of allowing problems to continue.
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Sports activities to increase
The new directives also place greater emphasis on student sports.
Every government school has been instructed to provide at least three sports periods each week.
Schools must also establish sports committees and begin regular sports activities for students.
The department believes greater participation in sports can support healthier and more active school life.
The new requirement means sports activities will become a more regular part of the weekly school routine.
Life skills module also required
Schools have also been instructed to implement the Life Skills and Civic Awareness Module according to the prescribed timeline.
The module is intended to support students beyond traditional classroom learning.
School administrations will therefore have to ensure that the programme is implemented according to the department’s instructions.
CEOs told to ensure compliance
The Education Department has directed all Chief Executive Officers of district education authorities to ensure that the new orders are properly implemented.
Officials have been told to monitor compliance and take action where necessary.
The department has warned that school authorities or officials who fail to follow the directives could face strict action.
The instructions cover several areas at once, from basic cleanliness to construction safety and student activities.
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What this means for schools
The latest orders are expected to place greater responsibility on school administrations.
They will need to keep facilities clean, complete minor repairs, monitor construction work and ensure students receive regular sports periods.
The government is also seeking better implementation of safety standards so that development projects do not create additional risks for students or staff.
