Under Punjab Academic Coaching for Excellence (PACE) program, special residential summer camp for students aspiring to qualify for competitive examinations like IIT-JEE and NEET going on successfully at Ludhiana Meritorious School

Ludhiana, June 20, 2024: The Department of School Education, Punjab, is conducting the Punjab Academic Coaching for Excellence (PACE) program with its residential summer camp at Ludhiana Meritorious School. This camp focuses on Grade 11 and 12 students aspiring to qualify for competitive examinations like IIT-JEE and NEET. With 700 students from Schools of Eminence participating, the PACE camps are designed to provide intensive coaching and support, thereby improving their chances of success in these professional exams.

The month-long summer camp, held at Sen. Sec. Residential School For Meritorious Students Ludhiana is structured to offer additional focus hours, coaching, and resources beyond the regular PACE classes. This initiative underscores Punjab’s commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for competitive futures.

As part of the camp's quality assurance and community involvement, parents &  School Management Committee (SMC) members from Schools of Eminence, Ludhiana were invited to observe the camp facilities and operations. DEO Ludhiana, DEO Moga, and School Principal Manju Bharadwaj addressed the parents, gave them a school tour, and interacted with them. The visit includes three main activities: classroom observation, school rounds, and student interactions. During the classroom observations, parents silently monitored the sessions, focusing on the quality of classroom teaching and student participation. Suggestions were also invited from SMC members and some volunteered to support the camp in various ways, standing with the teachers on this important day for the school.

During the school rounds, SMC members observed various arrangements, including the cleanliness and organization of the dining area, hostel conditions, and the safety protocols in place. They heard from wardens about student routines and reviewed the overall hygiene and maintenance of the hostel facilities. Parents also visited the medical room to speak with the on-duty nurse.

Parents also took the opportunity to speak with students during breaks to gauge their well-being and discuss their career aspirations. These interactions provided valuable insights into the students' experiences and the impact of the camp on their academic and personal growth.

One parent proudly shared, "My neighbors used to tell me you're making a mistake by sending your children to a government school, and I also doubted my decision, but today I feel confident that I have made the right decision.”

Parents also thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains for planning and starting this visionary initiative that will help a large number of students to achieve their dreams.

The feedback from parents and SMC members is crucial for the continuous improvement of the PACE Residential Boot Camps. This input helps ensure that every student has the best possible environment and support to excel in their academic pursuits. The PACE Residential Boot Camps exemplify a community-driven approach to educational excellence. By involving parents and SMC members in the evaluation process, the program not only ensures transparency but also leverages collective insights to foster an environment of continuous improvement.