The decision will be applicable up to Class IX in all private schools of the Valley
Srinagar: In a major decision, the Private Schools’ Association of Kashmir today decided to provide provisional promotion to students of all classes, except Class X and Class XII, with immediate effect.The chairman of the association, GN Var, said the decision had been taken to save the precious time of students.“As of now, we have decided to give provisional promotion to all classes up to Class IX and Class XI till a final decision is taken,” Var said.“This will give immediate relief to lakhs of students and their parents, who are living in a state of dilemma due to the turmoil,” Var added.The association said students were living under severe stress and the provisional promotion would provide them a direction to move forward.“Now, the new syllabus and books will be issued and students will prepare for the new session,” Var added.He said it had also been decided in the meeting that schools would open during the deal period to start new admissions and issue assignments and do other academic work.“Our schools will work overtime during the deal period to help, counsel and guide the students,” Var added.He added that all coaching centres had decided to help the needy students, particularly those affected during the turmoil. (TNS)