Parents fume after DPS decides to conduct exam in Indoor Stadium

Srinagar: Delhi Public School’s decision to hold examination for Class 9th and 10th in Indoor Stadium from October 1st has irked parents who are concerned about the safety and security of their children.

They urged the school management to defer these term exams. A group of parents told news agency CNS that Delhi Public School management has issued date sheet for term examination for class 9th and 10th and the exams will commence from October 1st. “The irony is that the venue for these exams is the ‘military garrison’ Indoor Stadium,” they said adding that the students have been directed to come in casuals and not in uniform.

“If the school goes ahead with the exams, this will put our children at risk. We urge the school management to defer the term exams and hold it after some time in the school,” the parents said.

An official from Delhi Public School said that it is a four day affair only and the exams will be conducted from 7 to 10 in the morning so parents should worrying about the safety and security of their children. (CNS)