Schools reopen today under special directive

All primary schools across the country reopen on Saturday amid a severe heatwave gripping the nation. Educational institutes have to follow several directives issued by the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education to conduct classes. 

According to the ministry's press release, schools operating in one shift will operate from 8:00 am to 11:30 am every day. In schools running in two shifts, the first shift will be from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and the second shift will continue from 9:45 am to 11:30 am, it adds.

However, the press release adds that the assembly will remain closed until the heatwave reaches a tolerable level.  Moreover, any activities conducted outside of the classroom will be limited. 

The class activities of pre-primary will remain shut until further notice.