Mana Badi-Mana Panduga 2026 Program Details for School Welcome Festive on June 12th

Mana Badi-Mana Panduga 2026 Program Details for School Welcome Festive on June 12th

Rc.No.ESE02/841/2026-SCERT Dt11-06-2026

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

Mana Badi-Mana Panduga 2026 Program Details for School Welcome Festive on June 12th

All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officer 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.

They are further informed that following shall be adapted for organizing Student Welcome Festival” (‘Mana Badi – Mana Panduga’) on 12.06.2026:


1. Objectives:

• · Welcome all students warmly on the reopening day and create a joyful, child-friendly atmosphere
• · Facilitate smooth transitions for students entering Grades 1, 6 and 9 and all other 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 in school
• · Promote regular attendance, retention, and a sense of belonging from Day 1

2. COVERAGE – “ALL NEW ENTRANTS”:

The festival shall extend a special welcome to: 

• · Students from Anganwadi Centres (AWWs) 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:

• · Form a 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 for 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.

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