Saudi Arabia Announces Winter School Timings in Makkah and Madinah
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced the introduction of winter school timings at government schools for boys and girls in the Makkah and Madinah regions, with the revised schedules set to take effect next week.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the General Directorate of Education in Madinah will implement winter timings at all government schools for boys and girls from Sunday, October 25.
Under the revised schedule, morning assembly at boys’ schools will begin at 7:30am, followed by the first lesson at 7:45am. At girls’ schools, morning assembly will start at 7:15am, with the first lesson scheduled for 7:30am.
In the Makkah region, the General Directorate of Education will introduce winter timings at all schools from Monday, October 26. Morning assembly will begin at 7:15am, while the first lesson will start at 7:30am.
Education authorities in both regions have urged schools to adhere to the revised schedules to ensure the smooth functioning of school activities, provide students with a conducive learning environment and make effective use of teaching time.
The departments have also appealed to parents to ensure that their children arrive at school on time.
Officials said punctuality would help maintain discipline and allow the school day to begin in an organised manner.
