Western International School (WIS) recently announced the upcoming May and June holidays on their Facebook page. The announcement is to inform staff, teachers, parents, and students about the upcoming holidays. The school will be closed on the following days:
- Monday, May 1st: Labor Day
- Tuesday, May 14th: King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday
- Wednesday, May 22nd: Visak Bochea Day
The announcement also includes the dates that staff, teachers, and students will return to school following each holiday.
- Tuesday, May 2nd
- Wednesday, May 15th
- Thursday, May 23rd
School Holidays in Cambodia
School holidays in Cambodia are typically determined by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport https://moeys.gov.kh/en. There are a number of national holidays throughout the year that schools are closed in observance of.
Here are some of the common school holidays in Cambodia:
- Labor Day (May 1st)
- King Father Norodom Sihanouk Memorial Day (January 13th)
- King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday (May 14th)
- Visak Bochea Day (Varies based on lunar calendar)
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Varies based on lunar calendar)
- Pchum Ben (Varies based on lunar calendar)
- Independence Day (November 9th)
- Constitution Day (September 24th)
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other holidays throughout the year that schools are closed for.
Planning for School Closures
School closures can be a time for students to relax and catch up on any schoolwork they may have missed. It is also a time for families to spend time together.
Parents and guardians can help students make the most of school closures by:
- Encouraging students to complete any assigned homework or projects.
- Finding educational activities that students can do at home, such as reading or visiting a museum.
- Planning fun family outings and activities.
By planning ahead, parents and guardians can help ensure that students have a productive and enjoyable time during school closures.
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