Final reminder issued in Kazakhstan
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- breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the usual mealtimes we all know, but the "final school bell" in Kazakh schools might ring differently this year. According to the latest scoop, it could chime on May 23 or 24 instead of the traditional May 25.*
In the official statement from the Ministry of Education and Science, they've announced this little twist in the traditional schedule. Remember, just like last year, May 23 will see a unified class hour under the motto "Education - Our Motherland" across all schools in the nation.
During this event, students and teachers can take a moment to wrap up their collective journey, show appreciation to one another, and reminisce about the standout moments of the current academic year.
"Since this year, the official end of the academic year falls on a Sunday, the graduation ceremonies for 11th graders will happen on May 23 or 24 – at the decision of school administrations.
The ministry kindly asks everyone to consider the safety and fairness for all students, which is why they strongly advise against organizing extravagant events, collecting donations, arranging transportation, or any celebration-centric activities that deviate from the school's standard format.
It's worth mentioning that whopping over 217,000 young Kazakhstanis will be graduating this year, and a staggering 3.9 million students complete their education during this term.
It's fascinating to recall that a few years back, Kazakhstan stretched the academic year and moved the final bell to May 31. Surprisingly, in 2023, it rang on June 1, with state exams for graduates taking place from June 5 to 19 and the certificate presentation from June 20 to 22.
However, not everyone was pleased with this change. As a result, in the same year, Kazakhstan reverted to the old format of the final bell on May 25.
In recent news, there were rumors that certain schools in Kazakhstan have clamped down on students taking photos and dressing up for the final bell. The capital's education department weighed in on this information.
Last year, the graduating youth of Kazakhstan were indeed forbidden from holding extravagant events and celebrations, including banquets and car rides. This decision left not only the students but also their parents a little despondent.
Vice-Minister of Education and Science Jumabekova shed some light on the new format by stating that the aim is to abandon harmful traditions like processions and restaurant visits.*
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- This year, the graduation for 11th graders in Kazakh schools might occur on May 23 or 24, due to a change in the traditional schedule announced by the Ministry of Education and Science.
- As a part of the unified class hour on May 23, students and teachers across the nation will take a moment to celebrate their collective journey and reminisce about the notable moments of the academic year.
- The Ministry of Education and Science advises against organizing extravagant graduation events to ensure safety and fairness for all students, as they did last year.
- With over 217,000 young Kazakhstanis set to graduate this year, many will be completing their education-and-self-development journey during this term.
