Zimbabwe Lifts Ban on Early Grade 7s Holiday Restrictions

Zimbabwe’s government has reversed a ban on early holidays for Grade 7 students, originally put in place to curb exam cheating. The ban, implemented in 2015, aimed to prevent students from receiving help from teachers or parents during the primary education exams. However, the decision has now been overturned with authorities citing the negative impact on the children’s wellbeing. This move comes amidst complaints from parents and educators about stress levels and reduced time to adequately prepare for exams. The decision has been welcomed as a positive step to prioritize the mental health and overall development of students..

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Grade Sevens completed their examinations this past week and were set to take an immediate break from attending school awaiting their results.

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education then cancelled the holiday and ordered the current generation of Grade Sevens to follow the national education calendar which ends with the third term in December.

Announcing the order, ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said the main focus after examinations was to give “guidance and counselling to pupils as they prepare to enrol for secondary school”.

However, government has since made a U-turn on the order through Circular number 18 issued by Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Moses Mhike.

“The circular cancels circular number 17 of 2023 on compulsory organised learning activities post Grade 7 examinations,” he said.

“The cancellation therefore means the Grade 7 pupils must be allowed to close school.

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“Those schools that had planned and budgeted for educational school trips should proceed as such in conformity with Circular P54.”

The circular was distributed to chief directors, provincial educators and other stakeholders within the entire education system in the country.

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Grade Seven students in Zimbabwe were initially not given a break after their examinations, as the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education ordered them to continue attending school for the rest of the year. The intention was to provide guidance and counseling to help the students prepare for secondary school. However, the government has now reversed this decision and allowed Grade Seven students to have a break. Schools that had planned educational trips can proceed with them as scheduled. This change was announced in Circular number 18 issued by the Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education.

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