‘Teachers are hard working and takes genuine interest in teaching to kids’

At Apeejay Svran Global School, parents often speak of teachers who go the extra mile. Jyoti Bhadana is the mother of Samarth Singh, a student at the school. A government school teacher herself, she looks at education with a professional eye. In this conversation, she explains why, and what she has seen in Samarth since he joined.

When you were looking for schools, what factors did Apeejay fulfill?

One factor was proximity, as the school is very close to our house. Another is that Samarth’s father is an alumnus of this school, so we already knew its culture and standards. We feel it is a very good school for both academics and co-curricular activities.

Are you satisfied with the way the school handles education and extracurricular activities?

Yes, I am fully satisfied. Sports are especially strong, and the school even has a football academy, so children who love the game get a real platform. I would be happy to see even more children getting chances to take part in dance, singing and other cultural activities, and I am sure the school will keep widening those opportunities.

Also, I am very satisfied, especially with the Principal. She is wonderful. If we have any concern, we speak to her and she solves it immediately. I am very impressed with her.

How do you find the teaching at Apeejay, and how well do students understand what is taught?

The teaching is very good, and all the teachers are excellent. Whenever I was busy or Samarth was absent, teachers would send me the entire day’s classwork, along with the homework and the revision sheet. Teachers are really hardworking for the children. The results show too. Samarth now does self-study, which he never did before. He used to do nothing without me, and now he sits and studies on his own.

Q: You are a teacher yourself. Why did you prefer Apeejay over your own school?

I teach in a government school, which offers some facilities for children, but I felt Apeejay would give Samarth more individual involvement from teachers. The teachers here are very supportive. They help children in their activities and academics, and if there is any problem, they call and let us know. That level of care mattered a lot to me.

If you have a complaint or an issue, do the teachers offer a solution?

Yes. I have never really had a complaint. Whenever I have a concern, I raise it with the teacher during the PTM, and she gives me a solution right then, saying we can handle it in a particular way.