With winter vacation drawing to a close, millions of students across Mexico are gearing up to return to class as per the official school calendar set by the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP). According to the SEP, students enrolled from pre-school to high school will resume classes beginning January 9, 2025, after the winter holiday, which officially ends on January 8, 2025.
Notably, students from Baucalifornia and Guanajuato will have their return postponed until January 13, 2025. This extension arises as local educational authorities have scheduled workshops for teachers on January 9 and 10. The workshops will cover intensive training for teaching staff and administrative roles, following the intensive training sessions scheduled for January 6 through 8 for leadership positions across schools.
The extended winter break began on December 19, 2024, allowing families to fully enjoy the festive season. With over two million students off from their studies, educational staff had been busy preparing for the return to normal activities. Notably, the last workday before the break involved significant planning for the educational community.
"Filtration of students and teachers remains under evaluation after the winter break," stated the Secretaría de Educación de Veracruz. This denotes the importance of ensuring orderly transitions back to school activities post-vacation.
Within the higher education spectrum, institutions like the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) also have their specific return dates. First-level students at both universities will resume their classes from January 6, 2025, whereas undergraduate students at UNAM will have their classes recommence on January 27, 2025, following additional inter-semester breaks.
It is imperative for parents to mark the school calendar, emphasizing the various dates not only for student return grades but also for faculty workshops and councils. For example, The next holiday when classes will be suspended will be January 31, 2025, when teachers participate in the regular monthly Council Technical sessions.
The SEP has made it clear about additional significant dates throughout the academic calendar, urging parents to anticipate the brief interruptions happening within the upcoming months. The next holiday will coincide with the celebration of the end of January, focusing on the technical councils scheduled for each last Friday of the month.
Next Holidays and Key Dates
Looking forward, there is anticipation surrounding the next holiday - the two-week break during Holy Week, which is set for April 14 to April 25, 2025. Following this period, students will resume classes on April 28, 2025, marking another key moment within the school's calendar.
Specific Mexican states like Veracruz, Guanajuato, and Baja California are receiving coordinated messages to facilitate the transition as they prepare their facilities to welcome back students amid significant dialogues about school safety and academic planning.
Educators are gearing up for the challenges and opportunities the new semester will bring. Teachers are encouraged to take full advantage of workshops initiated by the SEP to refresh their skills and prepare for the upcoming school year's demands.
Not only does the return to classes signify the initiation of academic activities; it also reaffirms the commitment of educational authorities to deliver quality education throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. The community's involvement remains pivotal as schools pave the way for successful learning and growth.
Therefore, parents and students should gear up for this important transition, ensuring all supplies are ready for the continuity of education. From equipping children with updated school uniforms to preparing for the academic load, the focus needs to be on engaging learning as classes once again come to life.