Educational institutions respond to the heatwave.

The official dispatch stated: Recently, the northern and central provinces, from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, have experienced a prolonged heatwave, with outdoor temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, the weather will continue to be hot and intensely hot in the coming days, with some areas experiencing exceptionally severe heat, affecting people's production activities and the implementation of educational activities at educational institutions.

According to the Ministry of Education and Training's decision on the academic year timeframe, educational institutions nationwide are currently preparing to complete the 2022-2023 academic year; specifically, 9th and 12th grade students are focusing on reviewing and preparing for the entrance exam to 10th grade in high school and the 2023 high school graduation exam.

To ensure the safety of staff, teachers, and students carrying out learning tasks and organizing educational activities at educational institutions, the Minister of Education and Training requests the Directors of the Departments of Education and Training in provinces and centrally-administered cities to direct educational institutions to proactively adjust their school's educational plan and arrange timetables appropriately; prioritizing the early morning time slot for teaching subjects and outdoor educational activities to ensure the safety of teachers and students.

In particular, educational and extracurricular activities should not be organized for students during periods of intense heat.

At the same time, educational institutions should review, repair, supplement, and replace damaged electrical equipment in classrooms such as electric fans, air conditioners, and ventilation fans; increase sun protection for classrooms during midday or afternoon; open windows for ventilation if the outside temperature is close to or lower than the classroom temperature; and increase the supply of safe and hygienic drinking water for teachers and students in classrooms.

In addition, educational institutions coordinate with the electricity sector to ensure a sufficient and timely supply of electricity to schools, especially kindergartens and primary schools with boarding or semi-boarding students; and coordinate with the health sector to organize awareness campaigns and education for students on protecting and caring for their own health, ensuring proper nutrition, and preventing diseases during hot weather.

In addition, educational institutions are stepping up propaganda and education to raise awareness among staff, teachers, and students about saving electricity; turning off lights and unnecessary equipment; and coordinating with parents, local authorities, and organizations in managing and educating students about preventing drowning, especially in locations with potential drowning risks.

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