Education Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma has announced that schools in Bahrain will be opening on Wednesday, 4 September, rather than the traditional start date of Sunday, 8 September. This decision was made in order to give the ministry time to address any issues that may arise during the first few days of the academic year. By starting school two days before the weekend, the ministry will have time to resolve issues such as delayed buses or malfunctioning air conditioning units.
With over 210 government schools and approximately 135,000 students under its responsibility, the Ministry of Education is focused on ensuring a smooth start to the school year. Minister Juma also highlighted the importance of collaborating with the private sector to ease the financial burden on parents as the school year begins. The ministry has been in touch with retailers to encourage them to keep the prices of school supplies affordable and has instructed schools to reduce the number of stationery and supply requests to avoid increasing parents’ expenses.
Minister Juma emphasized the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors to make education accessible to all. By working together, shopkeepers can help to keep prices low, benefiting the entire community. The Ministry of Education will also be forming long-term partnerships with businesses to support these efforts and ensure that parents can find what they need at prices that do not strain their finances.
By adjusting the start date of the school year and focusing on collaboration with the private sector, the Ministry of Education in Bahrain is taking proactive steps to address potential issues and ease the financial burden on parents. Minister Juma’s announcement highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring that education remains accessible to all students in the country. This approach of working with retailers and businesses to keep prices affordable demonstrates a holistic approach to supporting families as the new academic year begins.
As schools in Bahrain prepare to open on Wednesday, 4 September, Education Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma has explained the reasoning behind this decision. By starting the school year two days before the weekend, the ministry will have time to address any teething troubles that may arise, such as transportation delays or air conditioning issues. This adjustment is aimed at ensuring a smooth start to the academic year for over 135,000 students in government schools across the country.
In addition to the change in the school start date, the Ministry of Education is actively collaborating with the private sector to make education more affordable for parents. Minister Juma has been in communication with retailers to encourage them to keep school supply prices reasonable and has instructed schools to minimize requests for stationery and supplies. By working together with businesses, the ministry aims to ensure that parents are not burdened by high costs as the new school year begins, demonstrating a commitment to making education accessible to all students in Bahrain.
