Elementary, Middle and High Schools across the state will start their vacation from Monday (18th December, 2017) after a rewarding first term of the 2017/2018 academic session.
This is contained in a statement issued out by the Commissioner for Education, Mr. Kola Omotunde-Young.
In the statement, the Commissioner advised parents and guardians to take good care of their children/wards during the holidays and avoid sending them on errands that will endanger the lives of the children.
He stressed further that parents should encourage their children to have fun and engage in games, plays and activities that are intellectually stimulating and improve their psycho motor skills since these help in their growth and development as future leaders.
According to the statement, schools will resume classes on Monday (8thJanuary, 2018) without delays, hence parents should prepare their wards to be psychologically and emotionally ready for effective learning.
The Commissioner for Education wishes the students, parents, teachers and all stakeholders in education, compliments of the season and the very best for the new year 2018.
