PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, ANDHRA PRADESH.
Present: S. SURESH KUMAR, I.A.S.,
Rc.No.ESE02/192/2024-SCERT-A&I-CSE Dated:18.04.2024
Sub:- School Education – Summer vacation Activities for the academic year 2023-24 – Instructions – Issued.
Read:-
1. Academic Calendar 2023-24.
2. Procs.Rc.No.ESE02/400/2023-SCERT, Dated.25-04-2023.
3. This ofce Procs.Rc.No.ESE02-30027/5/2022-A&I-CSE, Dated.1804-2023.
4. This Procs.Rc.No.ESE02-30027/2/203-A&I-CSE, Dated:02.04.2024.
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All the Regional Joint Directors, District Educational Ofcers, and Additional Project Coordinators of Samagra Shiksha in the State are aware that, the academic year 2023-24 activities will be closed by 24th April 2024. As the summer vacation approaches, it is our duty to ensure that students utilize their time during the vacation in a constructive and meaningful way. In order to provide the students with opportunities for holistic growth and learning, it is proposed to conduct various activities during the summer holidays.
Summer activities can be focused on various areas such as academics, sports and games, arts, vocational skills etc. These activities should be designed in a creative way to engage the students but also help them to acquire new skills and knowledge. Some indicative activities that can be organized are herewith provided.
The main objective of these summer activities is to ensure that the students do not lose their academic momentum during the break and to provide them with a platform to develop their interests and hobbies. In addition, these activities will also help foster curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young minds and develop spirit of teamwork, leadership, discipline, life skills, values etc. among the students. The list of activities and guidelines prepared by the SCERT is placed at Annexure-I.
Children need physical activity to stay healthy and happy. For this, all the PETs are requested to organize summer coaching camps covering various games and sports for students who are interested in the schools where there are working or in other centrally located schools where there is sufcient playground available to provide an opportunity for students to enhance their physical ftness and sporting abilities. The list of activities placed at Annexure-II.
Furthermore, to promote the habit of reading among students, it is proposed to conduct “We Love Reading” competitions (WLRC) with students, teachers, school headmasters and DIET Principals, so as to inculcate the habit of reading and make it a lifelong habit. A google form link is provided for submission of the activities of competitions (https://forms.gle/73sw7jBbWM4vDrEo6). The list of activities and competitions is placed at Annexure-III.
It is suggested to conduct these summer activities in collaboration with various NGOs, Educational institutions and local community organizations. These collaborations will not only provide the students with exposure to new experiences but also help create a sense of community involvement.
All the Regional Joint Directors, District Educational Ofcers and Additional Project Coordinators of Samagra Shiksha and Principal, DIETs are requested to issue necessary instructions to all Field Ofces and Headmasters of Govt./ ZP / Aided Management schools to take this matter seriously and make the necessary arrangements for conducting these summer activities. The activities framed and planned in your districts should be submitted to the undersigned with proper documentation.
To conduct summer activities, the participation and planning of teachers are crucial. In this regard, the following instructions should be disseminated to teachers:
1. Class teachers must create Whats App groups with their students and parents.
2. Teachers should ask students to maintain a notebook for summer activities and submit it at the time of reopening.
3. Teachers should keep in touch with the students and and parents encourage them from time to time to monitor their activities.
4. Teachers should gather students’ activities in the form of pictures, videos and reports through the Whats App group.
5. All the activities done by the students during summer vacation should be presented at the time of re-opening ceremony of schools.
6. Make sure to create a schedule of activities and share it with the students and their parents.
7. Encourage students to read during the summer break and suggest a list of books that they can choose from.
8. Conduct online classes, webinars or workshops on topics of interest that are relevant to the students academic and personal growth.
9. Assign students the projects that will enhance their creativity and critical thinking skills.
10.Encourage physical activities such as sports, dance or yoga and provide students with resources and guidance.
11.Provide students with opportunities to engage with their peers through online activities or virtual events.
12.Keep in touch with the students and their parents through regular communication and feedback.
13.Finally, collect students’ work and share it with their parents. Showcase it on the school’s website or social media handles to acknowledge and celebrate their eforts.
As emphasized in the opening paras, the above activities are indicative in nature and the teachers are free to adopt the above activities or any other activities that can fulfll the objectives indicated. All teachers and supervisory ofcers in school education department are encouraged to design creative and meaningful summer activities for the students and implement them in the spirit of holistic development of the children. Let us all work together to make this summer vacation a memorable experience for our students.
Encls: Annexures-I, II & III.
S Suresh Kumar
COMMISSIONER,
SCHOOL EDUCATION
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