Vacations are necessary as they give students a break after a hectic academic year and help them rejuvenate themselves for the next one, the Kerala High Court said on Wednesday while terming a State government order prohibiting schools from conducting classes during the summer holidays a “need of the hour”.
Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan was of the view that holidays allow students to shift their focus from traditional study to extracurricular activities and also spend time with their kith and kin.
“There is a purpose in giving vacations to the student community. After a hectic academic year, the students need a break. The students should enjoy the vacations and rejuvenate for their next academic year. Holiday breaks allow the students to shift their focus from traditional study materials. They can reach their other ambitions in extracurricular activities, which they are generally not able to address during the school year. Summer vacation is necessary for the students for spending time with their kith and kin and for a mental break,” the court said.
