‘Teachers at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park are friendly, and cooperative’

Meet Susmita Deb Mitra, mother of Nihira Mitra, a student of Class 5D at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, who candidly shares how the school supported her daughter through an academic board transition. The Apeejay parent further elaborates her thoughts on the school’s teaching approach, infrastructure, and how her daughter easily transitioned to CBSE. Read edited excerpts:

Why did you choose Apeejay School?

We were in Mumbai last year. So when we moved here I looked it up on Google, checked different parent apps, and looked at rankings and reviews. I liked what I saw and read about Apeejay. That’s when we got the admission done here.

Before enrolling, what were your expectations, and do you feel Apeejay has lived up to them?

Yes. Honestly, I don’t have any problem with anything here. Last year, I was a little worried about how she would adjust to a new city and a new school, with new teachers and everything around. But the teachers here have been wonderful. They handled her transition really well, and she’s very friendly and takes initiative in everything at school now. 

How do you find the teachers’ interactions and communication?

Teachers are very friendly, and cooperative. I’ve gone to them a few times specifically because she was facing some difficulty with Hindi. Both her class teachers, in Class 4 and Class 5, have been excellent. She’s very happy with them. We go by what she tells us about how the teachers are with her, more than just our own interactions. She’s very happy and really likes her teachers. I haven’t faced any issues in reaching out to the school whenever needed, whether it’s for a query or just general communication.

Do you feel school provides enough safety on the campus?

As a parent, safety is naturally one of the first things I think about, especially since Nihira is still quite young. So far, I haven’t come across any situation that has made me uncomfortable or concerned regarding her safety or interactions with staff at school. I’ve found the overall environment to be professional and well-managed.

How do you feel about school infrastructure? 

If you look at the infrastructure, there’s quite a lot here — a lot of extracurricular activities too, like short tennis, swimming, and various clubs. She’s also joined Sports. Overall, I don’t have any real concerns there. She and the school manage both in an organised manner. 

Do you feel Apeejay School focuses on holistic development rather than cramming of the texts?

Yes, for instance, their science curriculum has changed quite a bit recently, and it’s being introduced very well. Since she comes home and I also help her study, I can see she’s grasping it very nicely. And it’s not just from the books — she knows a lot about things around her too, from her surroundings. So it’s not just rote learning from textbooks.

Would you say the school is preparing her well for the future?

Yes, of course it is. I’m happy with that. When I think about preparing her for the future, I don’t just mean academically — I also look at how she’s developing as a person, her confidence, her ability to adapt, and how she engages with new concepts. 

Given everything she’s been through in the last year — moving cities, switching boards, adjusting to an entirely new school environment — I have seen her settle in well and even start taking initiative in different activities.  

Academically too, I have noticed that what she’s learning isn’t limited to just textbook content. She comes home with knowledge that extends to her everyday life, not just what’s written in her books. That, to me, is a good sign that the teaching here isn’t just about scoring marks, but about building genuine understanding.