The District Education Authority (DEA) has prohibited all public and private schools within Lahore city from organising recreational trips to other cities without obtaining prior permission from the deputy commissioner, DEA administrator or District Registering Authority chairman.
A notification to this effect was issued by the District Education Authority on Monday.
It cites Saturday’s road mishap involving a school bus from Sheikhupura as the reason behind the directive. In the unfortunate event, a teacher lost her life and nearly 20 students sustained injuries when the school bus veered off the road and tumbledinto a ravine near Shahdara area in Islamabad.
Local authorities confirmed that the accident took place during a school trip, with 39students on board. The notification states that the aim is to prevent such distressing incidents in the future and ensure the safety of both students and teachers. It emphasises the necessity of seeking approval from the
relevant deputy commissioner or DEA head for any future recreational travels.
The notification also warns of stringent actions against school administrations that organise recreational trips without obtaining proper permission. The emphasis is on avoiding unauthorised excursions and the potential risks associated with them.
