Morning Session, Summer Vacation & Summer Projects
Morning Session for Primary Schools due to extreme heat wave, Guidelines of Summer Projects 2024 for students of classes I to XII, download Summer Project 2024 and district wise updated news regarding Morning Session and Summer Projects.
- Summer Project Topics 2024 Teacher's Guide
- Reschedule of Summer Vacation for Lok Sabha 2024
Summer Projects 2024 for Classes I to XII
The State Project Director, PBSSM
Memo No. 40/225/Admn/PBSSM/2023 Date: 18.03.2024
Guidelines for Summer Projects
Sir/Madam,
The SED (School Education Department), West Bengal stated Summer Projects in all schools from 2023 for classes V to XII. This year it is designed for all students from class I to XII. The projects may be selected according to the interests, available resources and level of students keeping in mind the school syllabus so that students get a more hands-on approach to concepts and there is knowledge deepening.
This year, classes I to IV have also been included under this intervention. Additionally, a new component is added for classes IX -XII, social and community services, voluntary in nature under the guidance of parents and guardians.
Section-I Class wise Plan
Classes I to IV with a focus on FLN :
- Emphasis should be placed on developing foundation skills such as literacy, numeracy and communication.
- Classes I and II :
Projects to include drawing and colouring. Topics can be around elements from the nature of surrounding or other suitable topic as mentioned in school textbooks.
- Classes III and IV :
Projects to include paragraph or story writing on myself, my family, my friends, my pet, my school etc.
These projects will be displayed during the Reading Mela.
Classes V to VI :
'Know your surroundings' or 'One with nature'
- Activities will be designed by elected teachers based on discussions with Head of Institutions and subjects teachers.
- Students will learn to understand and appreciate nature.
- Creating environmentally conscious citizens.
- Teachers will orient the students on the expectation and outcome from the projects and how to go about it.
- Activities can include, supervised hands-on experiments, observations and documentation, research and documentation projects, creative writing and others.
Classes VII to VIII :
Project on local history of your locality/climate change around you Learn about Government Offices/Higher Education Institutions/Banks/Post Offices/Nurseries etc.
- Exposure to various life skills and occupational skills
- Appreciation for different occupations
- Selected subject teachers as identified by the HOI will design the activity for the students
- HOI to organize a meeting to parents to explain the importance of summer projects and the need to allow their wards to spend those days in this project
- Nodal teacher will develop specific assignment for students
Classes IX to X :
Knowing about local Libraries, Colleges, Vocational Institutes, Hospitals, Banks and Corporate bodies, Municipalities and corporation, Industries, Local artisan, Handicrafts, Cottage industries, Academic and research institutes etc.
Social and Community services, voluntary in nature in local gardens/ health centres/caring for the old and sick/teaching younger children/ helping children with special needs in joyful activities, etc. These activities can be done by students with consent from parents and under the guidance of their parents and mentors.
- Exposure to various life-skills and professions
- Honing employ ability skills
- Joy of sharing and developing empathy
- Appreciation for different occupations
- Selected subject teachers as identified by the HOI will design the activity for the students
- HOI and nodal teacher will coordinate and communicate with the institutes/centres
- HOI to organize a meeting to parents to explain the importance of summer projects
Classes XII to XIII :
Science, Social Science and Commerce :
Diploma and Degree Colleges, Research Centres, Sericulture, Textile Centres, Different NGOs, Court, Police Station, Post Office, Banks, Cyber Centres etc.
Social and Community services, voluntary in nature in livelihood projects/Anganwadis/Post Offices/Hospitals/Libraries/teaching younger children etc. These activities can be done by students with consent from parents and under the guidance of their parents and mentors.
- Exposure to various life-skills and professions that will help students in determining their career paths.
- Honing employ ability skills
- Joy of sharing and developing empathy
- Selected subject teachers as identified by the HOI will design the activity for the students
- HOI to organize a meeting to parents to explain the importance of summer projects
- Nodal teacher will develop specific assignment for students as per the Guidelines developed by WBBSE and WBHSCE
Section-II Salient Features for all Classes
- Students shall submit the project once schools reopen
- The themes can be related to subjects taught in school, local culture, nature, community or any other relevant aspect.
- Schools have the autonomy to select themes based on their students' needs and availability of resources.
- Assignments will be mostly home-based and if possible, some visits to connect with nature/surroundings depending up on the weather.
- Projects will be assessed using the formative assessment approach.
- Teachers should use age-appropriate assessment methods, such as rubrics, checklists or anecdotal records, to evaluate students' performance. Assessment should focus on understanding students' engagement, learning outcomes and the development of key skills.
- School should encourage students to collaborate with their peers, family members or community members during the projects.
- Parents or guardians should be involved and encouraged to provide support and guidance to their children during the project duration.
- Activities can include hands-on experiments, observations, art and craft, story telling and interactive games.
- The projects should incorporate opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration.
Section-III Review and Reporting at the School Level
Review of the Summer Projects submitted by students
Suggestive criteria for review :
- Innovative and Critical thinking--the student creatively thought about their project and camp up with innovative ideas for the project
- Technical learning--the student was able to connect the activity with the lessons taught in the class and also display it in the project
- Presentations skills--the student demonstrated good presentation skills in the project in the form of neatness, clarity of thoughts, fluency etc.
- Active participation-- the student actively participated during the activities, exchanged their views, showed interest in learning new things etc.
- Empathy and cooperation--the student was empathetic towards their classmates during the activities and projects, the student was cooperative and followed instructions provided by the teachers etc.
The school will display all innovative projects and is also encouraged to share a few good projects with the District Officials.
Feedback on students' participation in Summer Projects
The HOI may be requested to share their experience on the students' participation in the summer projects on the following suggestive areas, if possible:
- Number of students that participated in activities
- Topics/Activities undertaken as a part of the summer project
- Any special/innovative initiatives taken by the school
- Positive outcome observed
- Life skills that the students were exposed to while carrying out the activities and the projects
Section-IV Sharing & Reporting
Sharing of best Summer Projects
The districts may share the best projects from each level with the State. The best projects my be shortlisted along the following areas:
- Creativity and innovation
- Presentation
- Applications with respect to classroom learning
- Photos/Videos shared must be clearly labeled:
- Name of School
- Topic of project
- Photos of the Summer project
- Innovative factor of the project
- Learning demonstrated in the project
Reporting at the District Level
The District shall collect and report to the State the following information:
- Number of schools, level wise, that conducted summer projects in their district
- Class wise number of boys and girls that participated in summer project
A Google Sheet will be shared for the same
Section-V Implementation Plan & Timeline
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Activity
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Stakeholders
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Nodal Officer(s)
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Timeline
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1.
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Orientation Programme by State
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SNOs, DEOs, SSM, DIS (Pr/Sec), DNOs (SSK/MSK)
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PBSSM
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By 20th March 2024
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2.
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Orientation Programme for HOIs and SIs by District
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ADIs, SIs, AIs, HOIs, Academic Supervisor, SSK/MSK Head Teachers
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ADM of concerned district
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By 23rd March 2024 |
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3.
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Orientation Programme for Teacher
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Selected teachers of respective schools
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DIs (Pr/Sec) of concerned district
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By 30th March 2024
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4.
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Implementation of Summer Projects in all schools
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Teachers of Schools and SSK/MSK
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HOI
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During the Summer break (09.05.24 to 20.05.24)
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5.
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Monitoring of Summer projects in the districts
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All Educational Administrators at the State and District level
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During the Summer break (09.05.24 to 20.05.24)
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6.
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Reporting on Summer Projects to the State
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HOI/SI
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District Education Officers
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Within 7 days after schools reopen
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7.
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Sharing of best projects by the District to the State
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HOI
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District Education Officers
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By first week of July 2024
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Enclosed: Summer Project Topics
Yours faithfully
Sd/- State Project Director
PBSSM
Date: 18.03.2024
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Summer Projects Guidelines 2024
Guidelines for Summer Projects for students of classes I to XII
The District Education Officer, SSM, Murshidabad
Memo No.1339/41/PED/SSM/2024 Date: 19.03.2024
Ref Memo No. 40/225/ADMN/PBSSM/2023 dated 18.03.2024
issued be the State Project Director, PBSSM
In reference to above, it has come to the notice that the School Education Department, West Bengal (SED) started Summer Projects in all school from 2023 for classes V to XII. This year it is designed for all students from class I to XII. The projects may be selected according to the interests, available resources and level of students keeping in mind the school syllabus so that students get a more hands-on approach to concepts and there is knowledge deepening.
This year, classes I to IV have also been included under this intervention. Additionally, a new component is added for classes IX-XII, social and community services, voluntary in nature under the guidance of parents and guardians.
In this regard, enclosed please find the guidelines along with programme schedule, to take necessary steps on this issue for the successful implementation of this initiative for above mentioned subject.
This is for information and making all necessary arrangements for success of the programme.
Sd/- District Education Officer
SSM, Murshidabad
Date: 19.04.2024
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Updated news of Summer Projects 2024
Summer Project for Primary and Secondary Schools during Summer Vacation from 2023 download pdf of Guidelines for Summer Project.
Sl. No | Guidelines/Notification/Order | Download PDF |
1. | Summer Project 2024 Class : V to XII | |
2. | Summer Project Topics 2024 Teacher's Guide | Teacher's Guide Summer Projects Topics |
3. | Guidelines of Summer Project 2024 | |
4. | Summer Project Orientation-V4 | Orientation V-4 |
5. | Summer Project Plan 2024 | Google Format (Junior & High School) |
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Morning Session 2024 for Primary Schools
The District Primary School Council, Bankura
Memo No. 1390/45 Date: 27.03.2024
Regarding School in Morning session
The undersigned hereby informs all concerned that like previous years all Primary Schools under this Council will run in Morning session w.e.f. 01.04.2024 to 30.06.2024. All are requested to act accordingly.
The time schedule of morning session is as follows:
Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 10:30 am (Tiffin brake from 9:15 am to 9:40 am)
Saturday : 6:30 am to 9:45 am (No Tiffin brake)
This is for wide circulation.
Sd/- Secretary
District Primary School Council
Bankura
Date: 27.03.2024
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Updated news of Morning Session 2024 for Primary Schools
Morning Session for Primary Schools due to extreme heat wave, download pdf of district wise updated news regarding Morning Session 2024
Sl. No | Notification/Circular/Order | Download PDF |
1. | Morning Session 08.04.2024 to 30.06.2024 Office Order, Memo No.BDPSC/GEN/05(32)/2024 Date: 02.04.2024 | 02.04.2024 |
2. | Morning Session 01.04.2024 to 30.06.2024 Memo No.1390/45 Date: 27.03.2024 | Bankura 27.03.2024 |
3. | Morning Session 01.04.2024 to 29.06.2024 Memo No.3373/ES Date: 30.03.2024 | Paschim Medinipur 30.03.2024 |
4. | Morning Session 08.04.2024 to 14.05.2024 Memo No.511(5) Date: 04.04.2024 | 04.04.2024 |
5. | Morning Session 04.04.2024 to 05.05.2024 Memo No.1651(44) Date: 01.04.2024 | 01.04.2024 |
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Rescheduling Summer Vacation due to Lok Sabha 2024
The Secretary, WBBPE
Memo No. 403/WBBPE/2024 Date: 01.04.2024
Notification
Pertaining to rescheduling of Summer Vacation in consonance with phase wise
General Election to 18th Lok Sabha 2024 in West Bengal
In exercise of powers conferred under Section 20(2) of the West Bengal Primary Education Act 1973, I am directed by the President, WBBPE to notify for information to all concerned that all Government Aided/ Government Sponsored / Junior Basic Primary Schools under the supervision and control of WBBPE will remain closed in terms of the following schedules (Since many of the Primary Schools will be converted to Polling Stations /Booths between 19th April 2024 to 1st June 2024 for completion of General Election to 18th Lok Sabha 2024 in seven segregated phases )
(1) 16th April 2024 (Tuesday) to 20th April 2024 (Saturday) only in the district of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri going for election in Phase-I to be held on 19th April 2024.
(2) 24th April 2024 (Wednesday) to 27th April 2024 (Saturday) only in the district of Darjeeling, Kalimpang, Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur going for election in Phase-II to be held on 26th April 2024.
(3) The summer holidays stand revised and shall now be from 6th May 2024 (Monday) to 2nd June 2024 (Sunday).
Yours faithfully,
Sd/- Secretary, WBBPE
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Updated news of Summer Vacation 2024
Rescheduling Summer Vacation for Primary and Secondary Schools in consonance with ensuing phase wise General Election to 18th Lok Sabha 2024 in West Bengal, download pdf of regarding Summer Vacation 2024
Sl. No | Notification/Circular/Order | Download PDF |
1. | Pertaining to rescheduling of Summer Vacation in consonance with phase wise General Election to 18th Lok Sabha 2024 in West Bengal Memo No. 403/WBBPE/2024 Date:01.04.24 | Re-Schedule 2024 by WBBPE |
2. | Re-scheduling of Summer Vacation for Lok Sabha 2024, Memo No. 591(34) Date: 01.04.2024 | Re-Schedule 2024 Howrah DPSC |
3. | Re-scheduling of Summer Vacation for Lok Sabha 2024, Memo No. 1652(44) Date: 01.04.2024 | |
4. | Public Health Advisory: Extreme Heat/Heatwave | 2024 |
5. | Regarding extra Summer Vacation, Memo No.570 Date:12.04.2024 | |
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➤Holiday List 2024 approved by WBBSE (Click here)
➤Holiday List of Primary Schools for 2024 (Click here)
➤Summative Evaluation 2024 & Madhyamik Test 2025 (Click here)
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