The Karnataka School Education Department has standardized Saturday class timings for all government, aided and private schools across the state. From now on, all schools will hold classes from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm on Saturdays, ending the different class times in each district.So far, Saturday school times vary by school. Some schools run from 8am to noon, while others run from 7.30am to 11.30am. The department has now instructed every school to follow the same four-hour timetable, local media reported.The department said the change will make it easier for students and parents to predict class times. With all schools starting and ending classes at the same time on Saturday, families will no longer have to keep track of different schedules.The common schedule is also expected to help teachers comply with the state’s mandatory online attendance system. Since all schools will begin classes at the same time, teachers will be able to mark their attendance in a uniform manner across the state.
