TSSA has issued Proc.No.1005/CMO/T8/2014 Dt 13.08.2014
TSSA Hyderabad – Community Mobilization Wing –Celebration of Special Days in the School for creating awareness to the students – Calendar of Special DaysCommunicated – Certain Circular Instructions – Issued – Reg.
Spacial Days to be celebrated at Schools to create awareness to students on the Particular Days.
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General Activities:
Activities to be
organized on the Special Days as a part of the celebrations are stated
hereunder:-
- Photo Exhibitions
- Essay Writing/Elocution/Quiz/Creative Writing Competitions
- School Magazine
- Rallies in the Village
- Health Check-up Camps
- Field Trips to the nearby places related to the Special Days.
- Film Screenings with the Projector/Computer by playing he CD/DVD
- Important Note:
- All these activities to be done on these Special Days with the involvement of HM, MEO & DEO/POs concerned without effecting the regular academic activities in the School.
General Instructions:
- The HM/Teachers are instructed to organize single or multiple activities mentioned above, as per their initiative, interest andconvenience.
- The HM/Teachers are at liberty to design and execute any other Innovative programme also to commemorate the Special Day, apart from the activities enlisted above.
- These Special Days should be announced by the HM/Teachers in the School prayer itself, along with the details of the programme designed for the purpose.
- The MEO/DEO/PO/Dty.E.O should take necessary steps and issue directions for implementation of these instructions in the schools of their respective jurisdictions, besides monitoring the same.
LIST OF SPACIAL DAYS TO BE CREATED AWARENESS ABOUT TO STUDENTS:
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Special Day
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Date
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1
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World Mosquito Day
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20.08.2014
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2
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National Sports Day
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29.08.2014
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3
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National Teacher’s Day
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05.09.2014
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4
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World Literacy Day
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08.09.2014
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5
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National Language Day
(Hindi Diwas)
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14.09.2014
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6
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World Tourism Day
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27.09.2014
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7
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School Management Committee Day
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01.10.2014
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8
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World Food Day
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16.10.2014
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9
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Tele Communication Day
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17.10.2014
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10
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Community Mobilization
Day
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24.10.2014
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11
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Global Hand Washing
Day
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27.10.2014
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12
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World Toilet Day
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09.11.2014
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13
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National Education Day
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11.11.2014
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14
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Child Rights Week (One
Day Child Film)
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14.11.2014
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15
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UNICEF Day
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11.12.2014
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16
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Kisaan Diwas
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23.12.2014
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17
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Republic Day
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26.01.2015
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18
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National Martyrs Day
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30.01.2015
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19
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National Science Day
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28.02.2015
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20
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International Women’s
Day
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08.03.2015
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21
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World Poetry Day
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21.03.2015
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The details of activities to be
performed on these Special Days is stated hereunder:
I.
Date: 20.08.2014 - World Mosquito Day:-
Objective: Focus
is to be made on the mosquito breed, their bite and the effects on health and the
causes of disease. Also the awareness must be given to the students about their
personal and environmental hygiene in the Schools as well as in their homes
Importance: This day has been declared by UNO to create
awareness on the Mosquito breed among the people of World Nations.
Who has to take lead: The Science Teacher by involving the local Doctors, Physio-therapist
& Nursing staff. The HM may take initiated in organizing a Health Camp for
check-up of the students.
II.
Date: 29.08.2014 - National Sports Day:-
Objective:
This day is aimed at, inculcating the interest in School Children about the
sports activities improving their health, physique and mental alertness
there-by enhancing their educational standards.
Importance:
This day commemorates the birth day of
Major Dhyan Chand, who achieved Olympic Medals in Hockey, way back 1929 and later many
times.
Who has to take lead: The PET
should involve local sports personnel who achieved awards.
III.
Date: 05.09.2014 - National Teacher’s Day:-
Objective: The
life, eloquence,
knowledge and simplicity of
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakirshnan has to be comprehended to the students apart from his mastery over Philosophy.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakirshnan has to be comprehended to the students apart from his mastery over Philosophy.
Importance: The day is to be dedicated
to the best teachers of their respective schools and share their experiences as
case studies in improving the education standards of the students. A teacher, who started his life as a simple
teacher to the Vice- Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, later rose to the
President of India.
Who has to take lead: The Telugu Teacher should convene the programme by involving local people
and felicitations to the teacher should may carried by the SMC members.
IV.
Date: 08.09.2014 - World Literacy Day:-
Objective: Literacy
is the root of the transformation among the humans. Education provides the
person with position, status, respect and elegancy. Therefore, the awareness on
Education is essential.
Importance: The UN proclaimed that still 1/3rd of the
World Population is ailing with illiteracy and therefore the day is ear-marked
for the importance of education. This is one step towards the attainment of the
goal of “100% literate Telangana State”.
Who
has to take lead: The Language Teachers will focus on the importance of
education by conducting the elocutions and debates by involving the Local
Leaders and SMC Members. The OSC Children if any, should be made as a part and
make them to come to school.
V.
Date: 14.09.2014 - National Language Day (Hindi
Diwas):-
Objective:
To acquaint the school children with the importance of National Language.
Importance: Hindi
is our National Language. It was Gandhi, Father of the Nation has proposed for
an unified language for this Country which will work like a thread that keeps
together all the beads, Hindi also known as Devnagari on off short of Sanskrit,
where our whole heritage & culture
is hidden into it.
Who has to take lead: The Hindi Teacher should involve prominent Hindi
scholars of the vicinity and the SMC members and to explore the need and
necessity of learning Hindi for a country like India.
VI.
Date: 27.09.2014 - World Tourism Day:-
Objective: Tourism
develops the inquisitiveness among the people. New places of interest evince
new enthusiasm into the visitors.
Importance: Explaining
the importance of tourism nationally & internationally will broaden the
minds of the young students and will grow the respect towards other cultures
and traditions, which ultimately brings peace and harmony in the civic life.
Who has to take lead: This day may be celebrated under guidance of Social
Teacher and may lead a field trip to a nearby tourism spot, if possible.
VII.
Date: 01.10.2014 - School Management Committee Day:-
Objective: The
RTE Act emphasises the formation of SMCs for the better functioning of the
schools. This day is also to be
celebrated as the
“Day of Elderly” for respecting the old-age people.
“Day of Elderly” for respecting the old-age people.
Importance: The
Parents involvement will definitely transform the environment in the School. The
concept of “Owning the Government School” by the parents and community people
will emerge.
Who has to take lead: This day will be celebrated by the HM, after
convening the meeting with Parent/Teacher/Students to speak and discuss on the
problems and possibilities of the school on the occasion and for improvement of
the school system.
VIII.
Date: 16.10.2014 - World Food Day:-
Objective: Food
is the fundamental need of all living organisms. It is essential for the growth
and maintenance of the body.
Importance: The
importance of nutritional value of our regular
food and proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals & vitamins are to
be explained to the students.
Who has to take lead: This
Programme is to be organized by the Science Teacher, duly emphasizing the
qualitative implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme in school.
IX.
Date: 17.10.2014 - Tele-Communication Day:-
Objective: The
communication system is so advanced that the entire World has become a Global
Village. For the benefit of students for their future endeavors and careers the
knowledge is utilized.
Importance: Importance
of Telecommunication to be explained to the students especially the latest
advancements in technology may be discussed and debated among the students,
with the help of Cell Phones, Smart Phones, and Satellite Technology etc.
Who has to take lead: By the involvement of Science Teacher, the Programme
may be organized and a lesson may be taught to the students with the help of
You-tube as an application of Telecommunication in school process.
X.
Date: 24.10.2014 - Community Mobilization Day:-
Objective: Community
plays a vital role in achieving the targets prescribed for the purpose of social
development. Therefore, the importance of Community Mobilization to be brought
to the notice of everyone concerned in schooling. This day is also celebrated
as UN Day, all over the World.
Importance: Community
participation, Community involvement and management are the vital aspects in
achieving the social targets.
Who has to take lead: The day is to be celebrated with involving of the SMC
members, Community personnel and Teachers. The community people who made
Contributions/Donations for the improvement of school may be felicitated as a
token of respect by organizing a meeting in the after-noon. A Display Board may
be prepared with the list of those donors, if any and mounted on the wall of
the school.
XI.
Date: 27.10.2014 - Global Hand Washing Day:-
Objective: Hand
washing before and after meals, after toilets, after playing etc is to be
strictly observed
Importance: As
the hands are breeding points of infections that may cause dangerous diseases.
Who has to take lead: This task may be entrusted to a Science Teacher.
XII.
Date: 11.11.2014 - National Education Day:-
Objective: Education
to Humans Socializes the individuals. The concept of education may be explained
with suitable quotations from the great epics, books or form the sayings of great
personalities.
Importance:
The ancient sage Bharthruhari said “The person without education is a
strange animal”
Who has to take lead: This job can be best performed by the Languages
Teacher.
XIII.
Date: 14.11.2014 - Child Rights Day &Week (14th
to 21st November, 2014):-
Objective: This
week is to be observed for the enlightenment of the Children in the Schools. The
week days may be engaged with the child oriented programmes with elocutions,
debates and Essay Competitions etc on Child Rights.
Importance: Today’s
Children are Tomorrow’s Citizens. If the Children today are in righteous
direction on value based path, tomorrow’s society will be enlightened.
Who has to take lead: In the school with the initiative by the HM and
other staff members. A Children film may be screened by playing a DVD/CD in the
computer/TV on any of the day. The selection of the film is given to the HM.
However, it is suggested to screen Iranian films like “Where’s my Friend Home”, Children of
Heaven|” etc, which are famous all over the World as the best Children films.
XIV.
Date: 19.11.2014 - World Toilet Day:-
Objective: Toilets
if not maintained properly shall cause infections and diseases. Therefore
stress to be laid upon sanitation, hygiene, cleanliness of surroundings and
washing the hands before and after meals etc to be explained.
Importance:
Toilets are the breeding centres of insects which are likely to cause
irreparable damage to the health.
Who has to take lead: By the Science & Social Teachers jointly organize
a campaign so that Children are educated on usage of cleaning materials.
XV.
Date: 11.12.2014 - UNICEF Day:-
Objective: The
International Children Fund created for the benefit of worldwide children’s welfare
and in need.
Importance: This
occasion needs a special celebration to bring awareness about various
activities done by the UNICEF.
Who has to take lead: With involvement of all the teachers in the school.
XVI.
Date: 23.12.2014 - Kisaan Diwas:-
Objective: In
a Country like India where 70 percent of the population either directly or
indirectly depend upon agriculture. The Kisaan or Farmer is a vital component
in agriculture which needs to be highlighted.
Importance:
The Former Prime Minister of India, Sri. Lal Bahadur Shastri proclaimed “Jai Jawan
– Jai Kisan” the concept may be enlightened to the children. Another Prime
Minister Sri. Chaudhury charan singh’s birthday is being commemorated on this
day.
Who has to take lead: The PET may take lead to enlighten the students upon
the various activities involved in agriculture, by taking them to a nearby
agricultural field.
XVII.
Date: 26.01.2015 - Republic Day:-
Objective: The
nation attained the independent status by the enactment of the constitution on
this day.
Importance: This
day makes us proud and sovereign people of our country. The preamble of the
constitution may be explained in principle to the children and debates may be
encouraged.
Who has to take lead: The Social Teacher, HM and the MEO may be initiative
to explain the importance of Republic Day.
XVIII.
Date: 30.01.2015 - National Martyrs Day:-
Objective: The
day is celebrated for the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the
independence of our Country. All the freedom fighters are to be remembered.
Importance: To
commemorate the assassination of “Father of the Nation”, Mahatma Gandhiji and his
values for better life.
Who has to take lead: The Social Teacher is expected to take lead and
explain the sacrifices of the martyrs, in freedom struggle.
XIX.
Date:28.02.2015 - National Science Day:-
Objective: The
importance of inventions, discoveries resultant of scientific Research and
Technological advancements may be explained to the children. This day is dedicated
to the Nobel laureate, Sir C.V. Raman.
Importance: The
students will remain motivated in scientific quest and innovative experiments
in their educational pursuits.
Who has to take lead: This may be done by the Science Teacher.
XX.
Date: 08.03.2015 - International Women’s Day:-
Objective: The
day is a special day celebrated earmarking for the girl child, importance of
mother and all other activities enlightening the women participation in
household as well as outdoor activities.
Importance: Women
are half in the sky. They were ignored through the ages and now it is the time
to recognize their capacities & capabilities and give them a place
befitting their position.
Who has to take lead: This programme is to be organized by the Women
teachers, if any, by felicitating local women who excelled in their respective
activities. This interaction of students with these achievers will give great
inspiration.
XXI.
Date: 21.03.2015 - World Poetry Day:-
Objective: Poetry
is the Language of the heart to be understood by the emotionality. This is the best way to
enhance the creative talents of the students.
Importance: The
children are to be inculcated with the ideas of penning their thoughts
poetically,
so that the impressions on their minds can be depicted in visualization.
Who has to take lead: The Language Teachers may be given with opportunity
of arranging competitions in poetry for the students, by designing a theme.
Further, action may be initiated by the HM/Teachers with the help of SMC
members to publish a school magazine with the writings of the students, every
year.
