Indian schools restrict outdoor activity in Oman

Muscat: To protect school children from the summer heat, the Board of Directors of Indian Schools has directed the principals of all 19 Indian schools to restrict outdoor activities to ensure that children are not exposed to excessive sunlight.
“This is a note of caution, because temperatures have been soaring of late and prevailing hot weather conditions cause discomfort to everyone and everywhere. While it is known that schools are taking precautionary measures to prevent children from exposure to sun and dehydration, it is felt there is a need to be very cautious, in view of the heat wave that may engulf certain areas of the Sultanate,” a note from the Indian Board stated.
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“You are therefore requested to ensure that outdoor activities are restricted in schools and children are not unduly exposed to the sun,” the note which was adressed last week to all the principals from the Indian Board, stated.
Speaking to Times of Oman, Wilson George, Chairman, Board of Directors, Indian schools in the Sultanate of Oman, said this directive has been issued as a precautionary measure.
Summer vacation
“This will ensure no students fall sick before the school closes for summer vacation,” he said.
While some schools are closing in the first week of June, the remainder are closing in the second week of June for summer holidays.
Earlier, the Ministry of Education in Omanhad declared early summer vacations for students from grades one to four due to heat wave conditions prevailing in the country.