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New School Year in Scorching April? We Want to Hear From You!

This year, for the very first time, schools across Goa opened their doors in April—yes, right in the middle of our sizzling summer heat! ☀️🔥

While this shift aligns with broader educational reforms and calendar synchronization, it has brought with it a whole bunch of questions, adjustments, and let’s be honest… a lot of sweat.

Take The Survey - Click Here

If you're a student, parent, teacher, or school staff member, you’ve probably got a thing or two to say about this big change. Has the heat been too much to handle? Are kids coping okay? Have routines at home or school shifted? We want to hear it all—the good, the tough, and the surprisingly manageable.

🎯 Why Your Feedback Matters

This is a historic shift for Goa’s education system, and your voice can shape how future April starts are handled. Your responses will help:
  • Improve school infrastructure and safety in hot weather
  • Guide academic planning and scheduling
  • Support students' health and well-being
  • Influence future government policy

📝 Take the Quick Survey (It barely takes a few minutes!)

We’ve put together a simple survey to gather your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions. It’s completely anonymous, and your insights will be used to create a report for policymakers and education leaders.

👉 Click here to take the survey now

💡 Who Should Take This?

Anyone involved in schooling in Goa right now, including:
  • Students
  • Parents and guardians
  • Teachers
  • Headteachers, Principals, and school support staff
Let’s make Goa’s schools more heat-resilient, child-friendly, and learning-ready—together. Whether your April has been a breeze or a broiler, your feedback is key.

Got thoughts? Take the survey and help us make the next academic year better for everyone.

Thanks for being part of this important conversation! 💛


—  Goa Education Matters
📧 goaeducationmatters@gmail.com
🌐 www.goaeducationmatters.com

To understand how these changes are affecting students on the ground, parents can share their feedback here: Parent Feedback & Experiences

Comments

Keisha said…
Done. Thanks for taking the initiative. April school has been a mess and has only added lot of stress. :(
April 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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