Mana Badi – Mana Panduga Instructions

Mana Badi – Mana Panduga Instructions

🎓 PROCEEDINGS OF THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI
Rc.No.ESE02/841/2026- SCERT

📅 Dt: 11-06-2026 | Present: Smt. Thameem Ansariya. A, IAS

🎉 Mana Badi – Mana Panduga Student Welcome Festival 2026

Sub: School Education – SCERT, Andhra Pradesh – Reopening of Schools for the Academic year 2026-27 on 12.06.2026 – Organisation of Student Welcome Festival (Mana Badi-Mana Panduga) – Instructions issued – Reg.
Ref: Academic Calendar.

All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in the State are informed that Schools under the School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, will reopen on 12 June 2026 for Academic Year 2026-27. The first day of school is a significant occasion for students, parents, teachers and the community — it marks a new beginning and sets the tone for the entire year. A “Student Welcome Festival” (‘Mana Badi – Mana Panduga’) shall be organized to ensure every student feels welcomed, respected and motivated to learn.

🌸 “Every child who walks through the school gate deserves a joyful beginning.” 🌸
Mana Badi, Mana Panduga – Every Child Welcome, Every Child Matters

🎯 1. Objectives

✨ Welcome all students warmly & create a joyful, child-friendly atmosphere

📚 Facilitate smooth transitions for students entering Grades 1, 6 and 9 & all new entrants

🔄 Re-integrate never-enrolled, dropouts, and students transferring from private schools or other districts/states

👨‍👩‍👧 Encourage active participation of parents, SMC, and community members

💙 Promote regular attendance, retention, and a sense of belonging from Day 1

👧🧒 2. COVERAGE – “ALL NEW ENTRANTS”

Students from Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) entering Grade 1 for the first time
Students transitioning from primary to upper primary (Grade 6) and upper primary to secondary (Grade 9)
Never-enrolled or dropout children returning to school
Students transferring from private schools or other institutions
Students from other blocks, clusters, districts or states
All other students attending on the reopening day

🧹 3. PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES – School Readiness & Beautification

Action	Responsible
Deep-clean classrooms, corridors, toilets & drinking water points; service all fans	HM + Teachers
Decorate entrance with mango leaf torans, rangoli/muggulu & marigold garlands (zero plastic, local materials only)	SMC + Students + Teachers
Display welcome banners, motivational quotes, student artwork & alumni success stories	Teachers + Students

🤝 4. Community Mobilisation & Logistics

Welcoming Committee: HM (Chair), 2-3 teachers, SMC President/VP, 4-5 senior student volunteers, 2 parents.
Teachers and SMC members to personally visit village habitations to invite new students and parents.
HM to assign a senior ‘Buddy Student’ to each new entrant (Gr. 5 buddy for Gr. 1; Gr. 8/10 for Gr. 6/9; 1 buddy per 3-5 new students).
Coordinate with AWW teachers for seamless Class 1 transition; Coordinate with MDM cook for a special sweet treat / pongal on Day 1.
Prepare simple welcome kits: handmade bookmark, school timetable, greeting card from classmates (zero cost).
Conduct a guided School Campus tour for new students.

📅 5. STUDENT WELCOME FESTIVAL – PROGRAMME SCHEDULE (12 JUNE 2026)

S.No	Suggested Activities	Lead
1	Ensuring school readiness, Buddy Student briefing by teachers	HM + Teachers
2	Festive reception at gate: each child welcomed by name with flower/welcome note and tilak; Buddy Badge pinned; name tag given.	Buddies + Welcome Teachers + SMC
3	Welcome Assembly: Prayer & School Song, Administration of pledge, HM address via IFP/PA system on school vision, achievements, student rights & entitlements; introduction of teachers and new students	HM
4	Cultural Showcase by senior students: folk songs/dances, short skit on the value of education, or animated storytelling.	Cultural Teacher + Students
5	Collective Pledge taken by all: students, parents, teachers, SMC community (see Section 7)	HM / Senior Teacher
6	Student kit Rollout: distribution of kits, textbooks, uniforms to new students; ‘Mana Badi’ selfie-frame photo (cardboard frame) shared to parent WhatsApp group	All Teachers
7	Guided Campus Tour in small groups (Buddy + 3-5 new students): classrooms, science lab, library, computer room, toilets; IFP demo for parents; classroom activities: Name, Dream, Friendship Bracelet, Draw Your Future	Class Teachers + Buddies
8	Special MDM: sweet pongal / local treat for all students. Parent Information Session: timetable, WhatsApp group, school calendar, contact numbers	HM + SMC + MDM Cook

👥 6. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder	Key Responsibilities
Headmaster / Principal	Overall planning, execution & safety; form Welcoming Committee; teacher briefing one day prior; ensure school readiness; deliver opening address.
Class Teachers	Prepare new student register (category-wise); conduct classroom welcome activities; share event photos on parent WhatsApp group with consent.

📢 Additional instruction – In addition to the above, the collective pledge shall be administered which shall be recited by all present: students, parents, teachers, SMC members and community guests. The headmaster or a senior teacher shall lead and all participants should repeat the pledge. The collective pledge is appended to this proceeding.

⏰ Treat this reference as Most Urgent. URGENT

📜 7. సమూహ ప్రతిజ్ఞ – COLLECTIVE PLEDGE (Telugu & English)

📖 విద్యావేశ ఉత్పత్ందం 2026 – సమూహ ప్రతిజ్ఞ

మేమ – ఈ పాఠశాల విద్యార్థులు, తల్లిదండ్రులు, ఉపాద్యాయులు, పాఠశాల నిర్వహణ కమిటీ సభ్యులు మరియు సమాజ సభ్యులు – ఈ రోజు ఒక్క మనసుతో ప్రతిజ్ఞ చేస్తున్నాము.

1. ప్రతి బిడ్డ సురక్షితంగా, సంతోషంగా పాఠశాలకు వచ్చేలా చేయడం మా బాధ్యత.
2. ఏ విద్య కూడా బడి మానకుండా, చదువు అర్ధాంతరంగా ఆగకుండా కాపాడతాం.
3. పాఠశాలను అందరికీ సమ్మిళిత, వివక్షత లేని స్థలంగా నిలబడతాం.
4. విద్యార్థులకు నాణ్యమైన, ఆనందమయమైన అభ్యాస వాతావరణాన్ని అందిస్తాం.
5. ప్రతి తల్లిదండ్రి తమ పిల్లల చదువులో భాగస్వాములు అవుతారు.
6. ప్రతి ఉపాధ్యాయుడు – బాల్యాన్ని గౌరవిస్తూ, ప్రేమతో నేర్పిస్తారు.
7. సమాజంలో ప్రతి ఒక్కరూ – ఈ పాఠశాల పిల్లల సంరక్షకులు.

ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వ పాఠశాలల విద్యార్థులమైన మేము జ్ఞానంతో, శ్రమతో, నీతితో దేశాన్ని నిర్మిస్తాం. ఇది మా ప్రతిజ్ఞ.

🇮🇳 English rendition (Collective Pledge):
“We – the students, parents, teachers, School Management Committee members and community members of this school – pledge today with one heart:
1. It is our responsibility to ensure every child comes to school safely and joyfully.
2. We will ensure no child drops out, and that education never stops midway.
3. We will make the school an inclusive, non-discriminatory space for all.
4. We will provide a quality, joyful learning environment for students.
5. Every parent shall be a partner in their child’s education.
6. Every teacher teaches with respect for childhood and with love.
7. Every member of the community is a guardian of this school’s children.
As students of Government Schools of Andhra Pradesh, we build the nation with knowledge, hard work and ethics. This is our pledge.”

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