Chitwan Police School Closed Due to Extreme Heat; Teachers Visit Students at Home

Due to extreme heat, Nepal Police School Shantipur in Chitwan has been closed until May 14 (31 Jestha) for summer vacation. During this break, 39 teachers from the school are actively visiting students at their homes to keep them engaged in studies and raise awareness. The teachers monitor students’ homework, behavior, and learning environment, while also educating parents on safety and ways to cope with the heat. (May 25, Chitwan)

Located in Bharatpur-14, Chitwan, Nepal Police School Shantipur announced the summer break due to soaring temperatures. Although the school is temporarily closed, students are completing the assignments given by their teachers from home. Throughout the vacation, teachers are gathering information on students’ daily activities, homework, behavior, and study environment, while promoting awareness about the effects of heat and preventive measures. To achieve this, the school’s 39 teachers have formed groups and are conducting home visits in their communities.

According to Public Relations Officer Inspector Roshan Thapa, the school has declared the summer vacation because extreme heat hampers daily teaching and learning activities. With students required to remain at home for a total of nine days (until Jestha 31), including Saturday and Sunday holidays, the school is dispatching teachers to support and guide students in their studies and assignments at home. Approximately 700 students are enrolled, with classes ranging from grade 1 through grade 10. Even during the break, students are involved in various assignments, worksheets, and practical exercises.

Inspector Thapa explained that teachers are visiting student homes to communicate directly with parents and are organizing students into groups based on their study progress and interests. He noted, “This approach is unique and has provided us with new experiences. Visiting parents’ homes has deepened our rapport and helped us better understand students’ discipline, study environment, and home learning conditions.” In addition to assisting with studies, teachers are raising awareness among parents regarding safety measures. They educate families about reducing risks of traffic accidents when coming to school, the impact of domestic violence on learning, expected conduct from parents, issues related to social media and addictions, as well as potential crime risks facing students. Inspector Thapa emphasized that the school continually provides students with training in knowledge, skills, and arts through various extracurricular activities focused on safety, education, discipline, and social development.