Winter break is the long-awaited vacation for every student, especially for the torment of waking up in winter. Since the winter break falls in winter, the duration of the winter vacation in Northeast China and other high-latitude regions can be even longer, reaching 45 days or more. Although the winter break is not as long as the summer vacation, the annual winter vacation includes China's most important festival, the Spring Festival, so the level of anticipation for students and parents is always high.
After a long period of intense Xi, students are eager to take a good break. They want to be able to get away from the constraints of school, from heavy homework and stressful exams. Winter break is a time for them to relax and reunite with their families, as well as to pursue their hobbies, travel, and relax. For elementary school students, winter break also means plenty of time to play, make new friends, and gain life experiences. For middle and high school students, winter break not only allows them to rejuvenate, but also to prepare for school final exams and enjoy a period of time that is not related to Xi.
In order to ensure that schools have enough time to complete their teaching tasks, the winter vacation time of primary and secondary schools in each region has been specifically planned. Primary school students in Fuzhou will have a holiday from January 20 to February 17, 2024, and students will officially start school on February 19Primary and secondary school students in Chongqing will start their winter vacation on January 20, 2024;Primary and secondary school students in Xinzhou will have a holiday from January 27 to February 24, 2024.
The timing of the winter holidays varies slightly from region to region, but they are generally concentrated in the late January or early February 2024 period. Just like Beijing, Tianjin, and other areas where the college entrance examination is less competitive, primary and secondary school students will be happier because their holidays are both early and long. In a region like Zhejiang Province, where the college entrance examination is more difficult, the winter vacation for primary and secondary school students will last until early February 2024, which will be a hard time for them. Although the timing of the holidays varies, schools, students, and parents can all prepare and schedule in advance.
Although the winter break is a rare time for students to rest and relax, some parents have expressed difficulty accepting this year's winter vacation arrangement. Especially after learning that Chinese New Year's Eve is not within the Spring Festival holiday, many parents feel helpless. Chinese New Year's Eve is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and it is of great significance for families, and parents want to be able to celebrate this special night with their children.
However, according to the Notice on the Arrangement of Some Holidays in 2024, Chinese New Year's Eve is not a holiday day, which means that many parents still need to work and cannot spend this important moment with their children. This arrangement has caused dissatisfaction among parents, who believe that if there is no holiday even on Chinese New Year's Eve, why should students and teachers take a holiday?
While we understand the emotions of parents, we must also believe that the arrangements made by the relevant departments are based on the overall interests and overall considerations. Students need holidays to relax and improve their Xi performance. Without holidays, they may face mental health issues and Xi boredom. In addition, students can also improve their overall quality by participating in interest classes, trips, or independent reading activities during the holidays. Therefore, although some parents find it difficult to accept, most people still want students to enjoy a healthy and happy holiday.
During the holidays, it is necessary to strengthen management measures in order to ensure the quality of their holidays and their physical and mental health. First of all, the relevant authorities should strictly control the use of electronic online games. These games may affect students' Xi and life, and even lead to addiction and other undesirable behaviors. Parents also need to keep an eye on their children's playtime and content to ensure that they are able to use electronic devices correctly and reasonably.
Second, all localities should strictly supervise and curb the practice of making up classes in violation of regulations. Winter break is a time for students to relax and rest, and they should not be overburdened with schoolwork. Xi schools and training institutions shall teach in strict accordance with the prescribed time, and shall not carry out additional make-up activities in violation of regulations. Parents should also be vigilant and do not overarrange their children in various educational training courses, so as to give them enough time to rest and develop freely.
Finally, I hope that schools, parents and all sectors of society will work together to provide students with a safe, healthy and enjoyable holiday. Schools can organize some beneficial winter vacation activities, such as volunteer service, cultural experience, and outdoor sports, so that students can develop holistically. Parents should be concerned about their children's physical and mental health and spend quality holidays with them. All sectors of society can also actively participate in students' holiday life, provide a variety of cultural and recreational activities, and create an interesting learning Xi and growth environment for them.
Overall, winter break is the long-awaited vacation for students, a time for them to relax, pursue hobbies, and reunite with their families. Although the winter vacation arrangement may cause dissatisfaction among parents, we should still believe that the arrangements made by the relevant departments are for the benefit of students and the community as a whole. It is our common responsibility to strengthen management and ensure the quality of holidays, and through reasonable arrangements for students' holiday activities, they can better spend a fulfilling and enjoyable winter vacation.