As the Dasara holidays begin, students mark their final day of school in unique ways, balancing festive celebrations with academic responsibilities. While many schools organised events, such as Bathukamma and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, a few others focused on educational trips and preparations for upcoming robotics competitions. The Dasara break, which runs from October 2 to October 14, includes both Bathukamma and Dasara.
However, with SA 1 exams scheduled to start on October 21, students have to juggle their holiday excitement with academic demands. Md Waheeduddin Ansari, principal of Kare High School in the Old City, said, “The quarterly exams start right after the holidays, so students won’t have much time to relax.” Teachers at the school were busy assigning holiday homework to ensure students stayed prepared.
“Students are excited, but the looming exams are dampening their holiday spirit,” he added. A Class V student of a city school lamented that the assignments had taken away from the joy of the holidays. However, despite the academic pressure, students are eager to make time for their personal interests.
“I’m looking forward to spending more time with family and catching up on books I’ve been looking forward to reading,” said Ashrita Yadav, a Class V student. Meanwhile, Saba, a Class VIII student, shared her plans to focus on drawing during the break. Principal Fazlur Rahman Khurram of Dawn High School, Malakpet, stressed the importance of these c.