CS Ogamba Announces School Reporting and Departure Times Ahead of Reopening
The directive comes as schools are expected to reopen for the third term on August 24...
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated the official school day timings, directing all-day public and private institutions to adhere to a 8am to 3:30pm schedule for classes, followed by co-curricular activities until 4:45pm.
- Official school reporting time is 8am, with departure by 3:30pm.
- The directive comes from Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.
- No institution is permitted to require learners to report before 7:15am, as per Basic Education Regulations 2015.
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