CEO Baramulla issues guidelines for school heads

Baramulla, Feb 12: The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla on Thursday issued guidelines for the school heads in view of the culmination of the winter vacations for the educational institutions.

As already reported, the winter vacation for schools from kindergarten to 8th class will culminate on February 28 while the vacations for classes 9th to 12th will culminate on February 22 of 2026.

As per the order issued for winter vacations by the School Education Department (SED) the teaching staff has been directed to their respective institutions on February 20 of 2026.

“It is hereby enjoined upon all Principals, Zonal Education Officers, Headmasters and Heads of Institutions to ensure that necessary preparatory arrangements are completed well in advance for smooth and orderly reopening of schools,” reads a fresh circular issued by CEO Baramulla.

CEO Baramulla has issued instructions that all the institutions shall ensure that reopening day is conducted in a warm, welcoming and festive manner.

“Students shall be greeted cordially on the first day, and institutions may arrange a child‑friendly ambience including welcome assemblies, motivational interactions and distribution of candies as a gesture of encouragement to create a joyful and stress‑free atmosphere,” the circular reads.

The schools have been asked to undertake a cleanliness drive of the entire school campus including classrooms, laboratories, libraries, offices, corridors and playgrounds, ensuring safe and obstruction‑free access.

“Clean and disinfect water storage tanks, ensure availability of safe drinking water and fully functional washrooms with adequate water supply,” it reads.

The school heads and staff have been asked to inspect electricity supply, wiring, lighting and switchboards.

“Replace fused bulbs and carry out necessary minor repairs of furniture, doors, windows and boards,” it reads.

The schools have been asked to ensure 100 percent availability of textbooks, teaching‑learning material and other essential instructional resources.

The heads of the schools have been instructed to review the syllabus covered prior to winter vacation, identify learning gaps and prepare structured month-wise and unit-wise academic plans, including remedial interventions wherever required.

“All HOIs shall mandatorily convene a staff meeting on February 25, 2026 to discuss in detail the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, District Report Card of Baramulla,” it reads.

Heads of the schools have been asked to create a welcoming environment on reopening besides promoting activity-based and experiential learning.

“Plan library, sports and co-curricular activities to ensure holistic student development,” it reads.