PTA REPRESENTATIVES MEETING: 2022-23 [07 NOVEMBER 2022]

 Anapan lead by Radhika Ma’am for PTA representatives and respective class teacher representatives.
 Maneesha ma’am welcomed all the members with a foreword of all the activities that was reinstated after
Covid times.

No. Concern Solution

1 Leakage in buses Send a mail with all details on that day itself. Report the bus number and its
during the rains route on the same day to take timely action.
2 Transport concerns in Managed daily in a smooth manner
general
3 Bus routes are It is only with prior mail intimation from parents. Changes are otherwise not
changed by senior permitted.
students for tuitions
4 Variation needed for Children are very happy in general with the food. Regular feedback is taken
food once in a week every day.
Full meal is served day. Many students eat the vegetables served in school
which they do not eat at home.
Fast food will not be served.
For Diwali, party food was not served. However, balushahi was served with
lunch, along with faral which was given to all children.
Instead of cooking activity conducted every year, this year we had
fort/rangoli/lantern/poster making activity.
In Pre-primary since the lunch menu is a part of the study program, it may
vary.
Hence, main school menu is not the same as the Pre-primary food menu.

5 Food compulsory for Since the introduction of RTE act, Food has been optional.
all
6 Request for menu for PTA members can take the menu from the food committee members. It has
Std. I been our experience, on the days the vegetable to be served is not their
favourite, students get their own food leading to wastage. In Primary the
teachers may discuss the day’s menu as a post lunch activity which will help
children remember it and share with their parents.
Parents who are anxious about food MUST visit the school and attend
lunch time with prior appointment.
7 Chapatis are not In the beginning chapatis were short once and Dal khichadi once. These two
sufficient instances occurred as choice of the children was not balanced. Now, the
quantity is balanced with 25% leftover.
8 Half day lunch timing Lunch is served at 12 noon on half days. On the last day before the Diwali
late vacation, lunch was delayed because the children had fort making activity
and presentation in the dining area. However, Primary children had lunch at
their regular time.
9 Child cannot finish Many students rush to the play area before eating lunch. Hence they do not
the lunch on time finish within the lunch time. Parents may confirm the above by attending
lunch time with prior appointment. Feedback post attending is welcome.
10 Short break is really Ten minutes are sufficient to have finger snacks. It helps students to eat
short faster. Teachers do allow them to finish their snacks. Finger snacks to be
brought for short break and not a complete breakfast. Parents are requested
to send age-appropriate quantity.
Time management being very important, it is necessary to inculcate this
habit in school.
11 Exams soon after the To avoid clashes with other external exams and to conform with the CBSE
festivals norms.
12 HW in Std. 7 to be HW will be noted in the Diary by the student. We are maintaining the google
posted on the Google classrooms for emergencies. Details of research and project related work is
classroom sent through the Google classroom.
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Child should be made responsible to note the HW, it is not the parents’
responsibility. Students need to face age-appropriate responsibility and
consequences. Parents must avoid WhatsApp intervention.

13 Syllabus to be shared Monthly syllabus will be shared with classes up to Std. V after completion.
with parents Environmental Education project and portion will be posted on the Google
Classroom as there is no text book.
In spite of reminders, the students in primary classes are not prepared for
the regular planned activities like speech/reading/poem recitation. Parents
must take more efforts to supervise the given work.
14 Exam syllabus to be In the Middle school and Secondary, syllabus and time table is generally
shared earlier shared three weeks prior to the exams.
15 Std I and II ECA has Lego activity is advanced and the students play them diligently under
simple games like supervision. Activity for boys of Std I and II will be looked into for next year
Ludo, Lego, advanced as the girls have the option of Bharat Natyam. Chess could be an option.
games not given
16 Std.7 writing paper Two CARE and one ASSET test is conducted, also worksheets are given to
for the first time this hone exam-writing skills. More written practice could be given in the class.
year, mock tests
expected
17 Quality of Uniform The vendor will be spoken to.
and bags need to be
improved
18 School timings No change can be considered this year.
change to avoid
traffic delays
19 Rainy shoes in rains White rainy shoes recommended for the rains. Regular canvas shoes to be
worn after the rainy season (post Diwali vacation).
20 New building Waiting for the NOC. Safety concerns to be considered before occupying the
building.
21 [Skillsphere + Preliminary rounds in the online mode. Maximum participation is expected.
Sahodaya] Quiz Std. Final rounds (offline) to be conducted in Gurukul. Topic: Heritage.
VI to X
22 Do away with Canvas No. The uniform is designed with much thought. On the days when intense
shoes sport activities are to be conducted, the school allows sports shoes.
23 Uniform Please ensure that the students wear comfortable, proper sized uniform
across all the classes.
24 Health check-up To be done by JARMA Healthcare
25 TUITION fees hike 14 % hike in the tuition fees + Actuals to be expected for the year 2023-24.
Members to read and sign the rough proposal. Final proposal will be shared
with parents prior to seeking their signatures. PTA members were requested
not to photograph the sheet.
26 Request to check foul Parents to keep a check on social media exposure. Counsellor will be
language used by requested to look into the feasibility of conducting sessions for parents.
children and Parent
Counselling by the
school Counselor