Introduction Summer projects are now essential for a successful career in the 21st century. They provide students with a toolkit for future success, including building on current interests, developing new skills, and gaining soft skills like collaboration and leadership. The School Education Department in West Bengal plans to design personalized summer projects for students from class 1 to 12, taking into consideration their interests and level, and conceptualizing the projects around the schoo! syllabus to deepen knowledge.Objectives Develop academic, creative, and technical skills that align with students’ interests and future career aspirations Encourage students to step out of their comfort zones and engage in diverse disciplines, including STEM, arts, and social sciences Foster essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and independent thinking Make Jeaming enjoyable through interactive and hands-on activities that align with students’ passions Ensure projects complement the school syllabus to reinforce classroom learning in a practical setting Encourage students to participate in projects that contribute to societal development and sustainability Inspire students to think critically and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges,Students acquire academic, creative and life skills Increased retention and attendance Students will improve their understanding of curricular and co-curricular topics Reduced incidence of seasonal migrationSalient Features (Class 1-4) Emphasis should be placed on developing foundational skills such as literacy. numeracy, and communication Classes I & Il: Projects to include drawing and colouring. Topics can be around elements from the nature of surrounding or other suitable topics as mentioned in school textbooks, Classes III & IV: Projects to include paragraph or story writing on myself, my family my friends, my pet, my school, basic hygiene at home and school ete. Thess will be project splayed during the Reading MelaSalient Features (Class 5-6) Know your surroundings, locality, envionment Activities will be designed by selected teachers based on discussions with Head of Institutions and subject teachers Students will learn to understand and appreciate nature Teachers will orient the students on the expectation and outcome from the projects and how to go about it Activities ean include, supervised hands-on experiments, observations and documentation, research and documentation projects, erentive writing, and others ‘Students will be given 10-15 days to complete the project after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in-charge, a8 decided by the Head of Institute Assignment will be graded in line with the formative (F2) assessmentSalient Features (Class 7-8) Project on local history of your locality climate change around you / Health and Hygiene / Learn about Government Offices / Higher Education Institutions’ Banks / Post Offices! Nurseries / Exposure to various life skills and occupational skills Selected subject teachers as identified by the HOL will select and design the activity for the students HOI may identify possible Institutes where students ean visit for exposure to different occupations HOI and nodal teacher will coordinate and communicate with those local Institutes, Location of Institutes should be within 3kms from the school HOI to organize a mecting with parents to explain the importance of summer projects and the need to allow their wards to spend those days inthis projectSalient Features (Class 7-8) ‘Nodal teacher will develop specific assignments for students upon exposure to these Institutes Hosting Insttute/ Centre will also share their individual feedback on the students’ performance (based on specific format) Activities can include process documentation, support to @ unit, ete Students will be given 10-15 days to complete the project after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in-charge, as decided by the Head of Institute Assignment will be graded in line with the formative (F2) assessmentSalient Features (Classes 9-10) Visit to local Libraries, Colleges , Vocational Institutes, Hospitals, Banks and Corporate bodies, Municipalities and ‘Municipal Corporations, Industries, Local artisan, Handicrafts, Cottage industries, Academic and Research Institutes ete Leam about 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 activites, Project on Anti ‘Tobacco initiatives, drug abuse and awareness on infectious diseases ete These activities can be done by students with consent from parents and under the guidance of their parents and Exposure to various life-skills and professions Honing employability skills Appreciation for diferent occupationsSalient Features (Classes 9-10) Selected subject teachers, as identified by the HOI will design the activity for the students HOT may identify possible Institutes/ Higher Education Centres where students ean visit, HO and nodal teacher will coordinate and communicate with those Institutes! Centres, HOI to organize a meeting with parents to explain the importance of sus projects and the need to allow their wards to spare time for this project [Nodal teacher will develop specific assignment for students in lin with the curriculum of the WBBSE, Hosting Institute! Centre will also share their individual feedback on the students’ performance (based on a specific format) Activities can include process documentation, support toa unit, other paper work suitable for students ete Students will be given 10-15 days to complete the projec after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in-charge, as decided by the HOI Assignment will be graded in line with the assessment system followed in schoolsSalient Features (Classes 11-12) Projects on Science, Social Sciences & Commerce Visit to Diploma & Degree Colleges, Research. Centres Sericulture, Textile Centres, Different NGOs, Court, Police Station, Post Office, Banks, Cyber Contres, ete. Activities on Social and Community services, voluntary in nature in livelihood projects / Anganwadis Hospitals / Libraries / tead younger children / sensitization on School Safety, Inclusion and Drug Abuse ete. 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 employability skills Selected subject teachers as identified by the HOI will design the activity forthe studentsSalient Features (Classes 11-12) HOI may identify possible Institutes where students can visit for their projects and knowledge HOI and nodal teacher will coordinate and communicate with those Institutes HOI to organize a meeting with parents to explain the importance of summer projects and the need to allow their wards to spare time for this project Nodal teacher will develop specific assignments for students as per the Guidelines developed by WBBSE and WBHSCE Hosting Institute! Centre wil also share their individual feedback on the students’ performance Activities can inehude process documentation, support toa unit, other paper work suitable for students ete Students willbe given 10-15 days to complete the projet after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in-charge, as decided by the HOL Assignment will be graded in line with the assessment system followed in schoolsVisit: Example Locations Ieee EE ne Banks livelinood projects Colleges Vocational Institutes ae Sere Diploma & Degree Colleges | poet onnce ee Research Centres, fete Academic and Research | Hospitals Local Artisans Libraries Handicratts Institutes Municipalities Municipal Corporations Cottage industries Different NGOs Corporate Bodies Cyber CentresSalient Features (For All Classes) + Students shall submit the project once schools reopen. Formative Evaluation may be taken up on the basis of Summer Project The themes can be related to subjects taught in school, oeal culture, nature, inclusion, community, or any other selevant 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 visils to connect with nature/surroundings depending up on the weather + Projects will be assessed using the formative assessment approach,Salient Features (For All Classes) ‘+ Teachers should use age-appropriate assessment methods, such as rubrics, checklists, anecdotal records, to evaluate students performance. Assessment should focus students engagement, learning outcomes, and the development of key skills, ‘+ Schools should encourage students to collaborate with their peers, family members. community members dling the projects ‘+ Parents or guardians may be involved and encouraged to provide support and guidance to their children luring the project duration ‘+ Activities can include hands-on experiments, observations, Art and Craft, Story Telling, and interactive games ‘© The projects should be age-appropriate, engaging and should incorporate opportunities for critical thinking, problem solving and experiential learningSpecial Feature (For All Classes) : Conservation of Water Topi Suggestive Themes: ‘Water is Life: Need for water conservation Water crisis and our responsibility ‘Water conservation: An eco-ftiendly step Save water forthe future Stop wastage of water, make water conservation a abit Importance of water conservation imate change and water conservation Efforts for water conservation in villages and cities Rainwater harvesting: An effective method 10, Sources of water Surface and Ground waterSpecial Feature (For All Classes) contd.. —rrnty ronson to water conservation 12, Water Conservation at Home: Small Steps. Big Impact 13, Water for All - Every drop counts 14, Conserve Today, Sustain Tomorrow 15, Save Water, Save the Planet 16, Water cycle Suggested Activities: + Class 1-1: Drawing and Painting + Class V— VE Poster Making / Paragraph Writing + Class VIL VII: Slogan Writing / Chart making + Class L + Class XI- XIL Project / Model Making / Video Making X: Essay / Creative WritingImplementation Plan District Level Committee District Magistrate or ADM (Education) - Chairperson Representativeof $P/ CP not below the rank of Addl. P/DCP - Member District Education Officer, SSM - Member - Convenor 1 (Primary) - Member D1 (Secondary) - Member ‘Sub Divisional Level Committee (Urban areas) Sub Divisional Magistrate Chairperson SDPO/ACP - Member ADI Alof schools - Member - Convenor ‘Any other Official may be coopted ‘Block Level Committee (Rural Areas) Block Development officer - Chairperson Cor O/C of Police Stations - MemberRoles & Responsibilities District Level Committee Formation of District Level, Sub-division Level and Block Level Committees Orientation of all district level stakeholders Collation and finalization of district level plan ‘Sharing district level plan / monitoring report with the P2SSM Assist Schools (Sub-division / Block Level) in identifying sultable places for undertaking visit. Develop a SOP for undertaking project visits Sensitize all ine Departments about the project and ensure safety and security of visiting students Take up suitable corrective measures, if required, to ensure that the project is implemented as planned Ensure wide publicity of the program and documentationRoles & Responsibilities ‘Sub-Divison Level Committee ‘Shall oriental school teachers relevant (Urban Areas) forthe summer project censure that the Block Level Committees have orientedall relevant schoolteachers under their jurisdiction Extend allnecessary supportto the schools, for successful execution of project visits. ‘Tie up with line departments offices to ensure safe and secured visits for the participating students ‘Maintain liaison with schools and Block level Committee and District Level Committee Monitorworks in the schools (Urban Areas) ‘and Block Level Committees and submit report raturns tothe District Committee Block Level Committee Shall orient all schoo! teachers relevant for the summer project, Extend all necessary support to the schools for successful execution of project visits, i any Tie up with line departments! offices to ‘ensure safe and secured visits for the participating students Maintain liaison with schools and Sub- division committee Monitor works in the schools and submit report returns to the Sub-Division / District CommitteesRoles & Responsibilities Schools ‘Shall undertake necessary sensitization inate wth students / guardians regarding the summer project Shall entity summer project topic for each class using the suggestwve list of project topics. Consultthe ‘Teacher Support Manual regarding project implementation. May also take up any other suitable topic, outside the provided Ist as they deem ft Shall decide on mode of project implementation — whether to include visitto a site or only home project work ‘whether the project shall be done by the students individually orn groups Shall assign summer projects to students before commencement of summer vacation in schools. Shall identity and liaison witn local institutes, within 3 KM from school, visits are to be conducted ‘Shall supervise such visits and undertake all necessary steps to ensure safety and securty of visitng school children with special reterence to the CWSN. ‘Shall keep the Block / Sub-division Level Committee appraised of the planned visits with all necessary details ‘Shall undertake necessary assessment ofthe projects submitted by the students Shall share thei plan and subsequent manitaring report withthe Black / Sub-dWvieion Level Commitee Shall maintain al relevant records regarding the summer projectin their schools and good documentationTimeline 7 ‘tivity 1. Orientation Prsrammeby State 2, Grenaton ProgammeterHets snasteby amet 3, Creation Perammeiar Teachers (cstrlovel) “4 Moritongofsummercampsin the dette 5. Revoringon Summer Pojecste ‘Shanngefbasiprolecisby ie Dietite tothe Sater oes DIS (Pi See), DNOs (SSKIMSK) ‘Supenaor SSK/MSK eas Teachers, OPO ICP ACIOC Representatives of SPICP ‘Selected teachers ofrespeaive schools [A Edueatonal Adrinstratrsatihe ‘State and Distretlevel Host Hor Nodal omicers) ‘SITADLaf concemedieet Diatret Eovestion Ofeere By 17 ape 2025 by 2" A 8y 25 Ape 2025 Dering Summer Break Within 7 days ater By fst Week of duty 2028Thank you