Teachers work a maximum of 166 school days.
This circular letter provides that in certain circumstances a school can seek to make up days lost due to severe adverse weather. This provision is however a last resort when other efforts at making up the time have not been successful. Examples of such efforts set out in the circular include:
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prioritising tuition over other non-tuition activities
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reducing where possible the length of mock/house examinations
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consideration of whether learning in the classroom should be prioritised over school tours, etc.
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in the case of second level schools ensuring examination classes attend all classes to the end of May.