High School Re-Opening Date:

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has announced the re-opening schedule for high schools, detailing staff attendance, infrastructure preparations, and the scheduling of extra classes.

Notification Overview:

  • Memo Reference: Memo No.10-Secy/11099/41/2023-ADMN SEC-DSE, dated 27/05/24
  • Department: School Education Department, Government of West Bengal
  • Institutions Covered: Recognized schools under the WBBSE’s jurisdiction (excluding Darjeeling and Kalimpong)

Key Points:

  • Staff Attendance Advice: Starting 3rd June 2024, teaching and non-teaching staff of State-aided, sponsored, and Government schools are advised to attend.
  • Infrastructure Preparation Deadline: Schools are expected to complete infrastructure preparations by 9th June 2024, with assistance from relevant authorities.
  • School Re-Opening Date for Students: Schools are scheduled to reopen for students from 10th June 2024 onwards, following the summer vacation.

Additional Classes Arrangement:

To compensate for any class time lost due to the rescheduled summer vacation, teaching and non-teaching staff are requested to arrange extra classes after the school re-opening. These arrangements should be made in the best interest of the students and tailored to the specific needs of each institution.

Head of Institutions’ Responsibilities:

Heads of institutions are instructed to ensure that all directives regarding staff attendance, infrastructure readiness, and extra class arrangements are followed as per the notification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advisory regarding the school re-opening schedule after summer vacation in West Bengal ?

  • Teaching and non-teaching staff advised to attend from 3rd June, 2024.
  • Direction subject to instructions from Concerned Election Authorities due to Parliament General Elections – 2024.
  • Preparation of suitable school infrastructure expected by 9th June, 2024.
  • Schools may open for students from 10th June, 2024 onwards.

How are teaching and non-teaching staff of State-aided/sponsored/Government schools advised to proceed regarding attendance?

  • They are advised to attend school from 3rd June, 2024.

What is the expected deadline for the preparation of suitable school infrastructure before opening for students?

  • The expected deadline is 9th June, 2024.

When are State-aided/sponsored/Government schools allowed to open for students according to the notification?

  • They are allowed to open for students from 10th June, 2024 onwards.

What arrangements are teaching and non-teaching staff required to make post reopening to compensate for class losses?

  • They are required to conduct extra classes to offset the losses of classes due to the rescheduling of summer vacation.

Whose approval is mentioned in the notification regarding its issuance?

  • The approval is mentioned to be from the President, Ad Hoc Committee, WBBSE.

What specific action is requested from the head of institutions in response to the notification?

  • They are requested to take necessary actions as per the notification, ensuring compliance with directives regarding staff attendance, infrastructure readiness, and scheduling of extra classes.