Kolkata School Closures: Multiple Schools in Kolkata to Remain Closed on July 21st, Check the List

Kolkata School Closures: In anticipation of traffic congestion due to the Trinamool Congress’s July 21st rally, several schools in Kolkata will remain closed on Monday, July 21st. The Kolkata High Court has already imposed several conditions for this rally. Keeping the expected traffic disruptions and inconvenience in mind, many renowned schools in the city have altered their schedules. Some schools will be completely closed, while others will conduct online classes. For the convenience of parents and students, we have compiled a detailed list of schools and the measures they have taken in this report.

The Core Situation

Every year on July 21st, the Trinamool Congress observes Martyrs’ Day (Shahid Diwas). On this occasion, a large number of people from various parts of the state come to Kolkata, leading to a near collapse of the city’s traffic system. To avoid this situation and ensure the safety of students, the school authorities have made this decision. According to the directives of the Kolkata High Court, adequate security and other arrangements will be made at the rally site, but its impact on the rest of the city is inevitable. Therefore, precautions are being taken in advance.

Which Schools Are Closed and What Measures Have Been Taken?

Here is a list of some of the prominent schools in Kolkata that have made special arrangements for July 21st:

• Completely Closed:
  • St. James’ School: The school authority has declared a complete holiday on July 21st.
  • Calcutta Girls’ High School: The holiday will be compensated by holding classes on a Saturday instead of Monday.
  • Pratt Memorial School: This school has also decided to remain completely closed.
  • Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School: No classes will be held on this day.
• Online Classes:
  • Calcutta Boys’ School: Students will participate in online classes from home.
  • La Martiniere for Boys: Arrangements for online classes have also been made at this school.
  • La Martiniere for Girls: Similar to the boys’ school, online classes will be held here.
  • Sushila Birla Girls’ School: Online classes have been organized for the students.
  • Ballygunge Shiksha Sadan: Teachers will come to school to conduct online classes, but students will remain at home.
• Other Arrangements:
  • Mahadevi Birla World Academy: A ‘study leave’ has been declared for the students.
  • South Point School: Instead of regular classes, a parent-teacher meeting has been arranged until 11:30 AM.

Advice for Parents

In this situation, parents should maintain regular contact with their child’s school and carefully read the instructions sent by the school. If your child’s school is not on this list, it is best to confirm by speaking directly with the school authorities. For online classes, it would be wise to arrange for the necessary internet and device access for students in advance. Considering the city’s traffic congestion, it is advisable to avoid going out unless necessary.