Schoolchildren's fall and spring breaks will be reduced in duration.
Your School Days Are Changing: The deets about the academic year 2021-2022 for young scholars are out, according to the Ministry of Education and Science. Banish those summer blues as their draft order on school holidays, revealed on the regulatory legal acts portal, has got us covered, reported by Total.kz.
Here's a lowdown: Classes kick off on September 1, 2021, officially marking the commencement of the academic year. The calendar is looking different this time around when compared to the past few years.
First graders will have a 33-week academy extravaganza, while the older ones - from grade 2 to 11 (and there’s even a 12th grade, y’all) - will experience a 34-week spree. If there are any classes scheduled on holidays, expect those sessions to be rescheduled, and the content to be covered using repetition time.
Let's talk holidays! Here's the scoop:
- Autumn: 7 days (October 25 to 31, 2021) - That's a week less than last year.
- Winter: 11 days (December 31, 2021, to January 10, 2022)
- Spring: 11 days (March 21 to 31, 2022) - Similar to last year, despite what the rumors say.
- First graders will have an extra week off - February 7 to 13, 2022.
Summer holidays start from May 26 and last till your parents grab you by the collar on September 1.
Remember, the draft order is still open for public discussion until June 28. So, say what's on your mind if you've got something to add.
Feeling clueless about finding those holiday dates? Don't fret! Here's a quick guide:
- Check the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan's website - A treasure trove of announcements and documents related to the academic calendar for the given year.
- Contact your local schools – They've got the inside scoop on things.
- Keep tabs on educational news outlets – News sources may report about school holidays and academic calendars.
- Despite the changes in the academic year 2021-2022, the rescheduled classes due to holidays will still follow the integrating education-and-self-development principles.
- The March periods, spanning from March 21 to March 31, 2022, will be part of the 11-day long spring break for most students, except for first graders who will enjoy an extra week off in February.
- The 34-week academic spree for students from grade 2 to 11, as disclosed by the Ministry of Education and Science, will have some sessions rescheduled if they fall on holidays.
- With the general news stating that the school holidays for the academic year 2021-2022 have been revealed, readers can now plan their education-and-self-development activities accordingly, including the autumn, winter, and remaining spring periods, as well as summer holidays starting on May 26.
