BY SYLVANA TEKUMAHA
The ministry of education and human resources (MEHRD) has advised school principals and teachers to comply with the approved academic calendar.
Teachers who fail to report on time will be dealt with accordingly, MEHRD warned in a statement yesterday.
MEHRD said schools are required to commence strictly on the date of commencement, which is January 26.
School principals intending to begin their school’s academic year later than January 26 must submit a written justification in writing through their Educational Provider to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources (MEHRD).
A failure to comply will be regarded as non-compliance and they will be dealt with accordingly.
MEHRD also outlines expectations for teachers ahead of the new school year.
It is expected that teachers should report to their schools at least one-week before classes starts, this is to ensure they prepare and plan ahead.
School Principals are also required to record teacher’s attendance during this period and report absences to the Education Provider.
MEHRD adds that teachers who fails to report to duty for two consecutive weeks must be formally reported to the MEHRD Teaching Service Division for appropriate action.