On Tuesday, a team of teaching staff of Marchawar Adarsh Secondary School in Kothimai Rural Municipality of Rupandehi closed the school and went on a tour to India instead of teaching students for their annual examination 2079.
Details of the School Tour
The visiting team of the school located in Kothimai Rural Municipality completely halted classes from 1st to 12th grade and reached Haridwar, India on Saturday, according to social media posts on Facebook.
Examination Schedule Impacted
The examination of classes 1 to 7 and class 9 will be conducted from Chaitra 5th, while class 8 exam will be conducted from Chait 6th. Additionally, the SEE exam of class 10 is scheduled to be conducted from Chait 17th, which may now be impacted due to the closure of the school.
Student Reaction
A student studying in class 10 of the same school expressed sadness over the closure of the school during exam preparation, stating that their preparation for the exam has been hampered. The student further noted that the course has not been completed and that the school closure is neglecting the students' exams and future.
Parent and Local Resident Reaction
A parent of a student in the school expressed anger towards the school's management committee and called for immediate action and proper compensation. Similarly, a local resident expressed disappointment with the school's closure, calling it an irresponsible act that defamed the area.
Inquiry and Action
The head of the education branch at the rural municipality could not be contacted for comment. The chief administrative officer of Kothimai rural municipality stated that he had no information about the closure of the school and will inquire with the principal of the school. The chairman of Kothimai Rural Municipality noted that he received verbal information and requested not to close the school, and will ask the principal of the school for an explanation after it reopens.
The closure of Marchawar Adarsh Secondary School in Kothimai during exam preparation and the subsequent India tour of the teaching staff has drawn criticism from students, parents, and local residents. It remains to be seen what actions will be taken by the education branch and the school management committee to address this issue and ensure the students' academic progress is not impacted.
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