WILLEMSTAD - The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (ESKD) has announced that school hours will return to normal according to the regular schedule starting on October 14, 2024. ESKD Minister, Mr. Sithree van Heydoorn, informed all school directors of the decision related to the normalization of school hours.
This decision is based on the current weather conditions and the recent amount of rainfall. In a letter addressed to school leadership, the Minister indicated that the decision will take effect on Monday, October 14, 2024. He also requested that the climate situation continue to be monitored closely. The Minister emphasized that the heat situation should also be observed, and if necessary, appropriate measures will be taken in collaboration with all education stakeholders.