Improved Version:
Overview
The Punjab School Education Department has implemented new school timings for the academic year 2024-2025, effective from October 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This change is designed to optimize school hours and allocate sufficient time for teacher training and development.
Student Timings
Single Shift Schools
- Monday to Thursday: 8:45 AM – 2:45 PM
- Friday: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Double Shift/Evening Schools
- Monday to Thursday (Morning Shift): 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM
- Friday (Morning Shift): 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- Monday to Thursday (Evening Shift): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday (Evening Shift): 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Teacher Timings
Single Shift Schools
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Double Shift/Evening Schools
- Monday to Thursday (Morning Shift): 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Friday (Morning Shift): 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Monday to Thursday (Evening Shift): 12:45 PM – 5:30 PM
- Friday (Evening Shift): 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Alternate Saturdays
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (for resource preparation, lesson planning, and professional development)
Important Details
- The new schedule is designed to enhance teaching quality and provide more time for teacher development.
- Schools have the flexibility to adjust timings by 15 minutes depending on specific needs.
- District Education Authority (DEA) CEOs across Punjab are instructed to ensure strict adherence to these new timings.
Through this revision, the Punjab Government aims to improve educational standards and support teachers in delivering the highest quality education to students.