Goodbye in September: about 1.7 million elementary school students started the long vacation

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2023-07-02 10:47:20

Last update: 07.02.2023 | 11:47

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Today (Sunday) the summer vacation of 1,687,000 elementary school and kindergarten students began. These students join the 816,000 middle and high school students who went on summer vacation last week. In addition, 214,000 teaching staff also went on summer vacation.

Today will also start the summer program of the Ministry of Education “School for the Great Vacation” intended for students of grades 1-3 and kindergarten children. The summary of the registration data shows that about 81% of all kindergarten children and school students in grades 1-3, which is over 807,812 male and female students, were enrolled in the program. About 80% of the teachers and kindergarten teachers will take part in the program.

Most of the registrants are found among kindergarten children: 83% of kindergarten children compared to 79% of elementary school students.

The Ministry of Education operates the program with the aim of creating an educational continuum for the students even during the summer vacation in academic, social and emotional aspects, as well as to increase the protection of the students during the vacation period and make it easier for the parents.

Minister of Education, Yoav Kish: “The end of the school year is a unique moment for the students and the education staff – it symbolizes the end of a fascinating educational journey. In this joint journey we stood by the students and made sure to give them the tools and values ​​for their personal and social development. I wish all the students of Israel an enjoyable vacation And I am sure and want to express my deep appreciation to the education teams for their significant and important contribution to the future of the children of Israel.’

Director General of the Ministry of Education, Assaf Tselal: “We are finishing a complex and challenging school year, I am full of appreciation for the education staff, and I wish them a pleasant vacation and a refreshing renewal of strength. Congratulations to all the students of the education system who are finishing this year, and good luck for the next school year.’

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