MINUTES OF THE PARENT -TEACHER ASSOCIATION GENERAL
MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 7TH JUNE,
2012
The
meeting commenced at 1:58pm and the opening prayer was said by the chairman.
The chairman addressed the parents in attendance and appreciated them for their
support to the school and enjoined them to keep up the good work.
REACTIONS
The
chairman demanded to know if everyone got the minutes of the last
meeting. Mrs Durojaiye, a new parent, signified that she didn't get one probably because she is a new to the school.
Many
parents complained about the new school policy of shutting the school gate by
8:00 am and turning back late comers. Mr Olaonipekun applauded the decision but
frowned at the approach. He said he understands that the decision is to instil
discipline in the children at this tender age but, insisted the school should devise other means of punishment or sanction rather than send them back home.
Mrs
Longe suggested that children should be made to go to bed early as this will
help them wake up early, prepare them and get to school on time.
Mr
Ahmed suggested that the children should be allowed into the school but the
number of days of lateness be recorded in the report card. He also
suggested that the school be liberal and reconsider its stand on this.
Mrs
Agede, Mrs Oluwatayo, Mr Spiff and Mrs Okorie applauded the new policy but,
pleaded that the pupils should be allowed into the school. They however,
suggested that pupils be delayed outside for a few minutes before being allowed
in or make them miss the first lesson which starts by 8:15am.
Mr
Laminga expressed his disapproval of the policy and further stressed that
parents should be blamed and punished and not the children since parents are
the ones responsible for bringing children to school. Some parents suggested
that the resumption time should be adjusted to between 8:10 or 8:15am.
After
much deliberation, the chairman Mr Akintunde told the house that the decision
of the school on this is irreversible.
Mrs
Onwughalu and Mrs Ogbunude also supported the new policy and admonished all
parents to adhere strictly by adjusting their schedule.
Mrs
Ola (the Director) however informed the house that as regards the issue of
standard and school setting, punctuality is of utmost importance. She also
intimated them that the first lesson starts at 8:15am and pupils who come late
would be sent back home. She emphatically stated that this is the best time and
the first place to instil discipline in the children.
It
was finally resolved that after 8: 00 am of every school day, the school gate
would be shut and the decision would not be reversed.
AGENDA
The headteacher Roberts NN read and explained items on the agenda to the parents
thus:
EDUCATIONAL FAIR
She
started by educating the parents on the Educational Fair (Edufair). She
explained that the broad theme for this year’s ‘Fair’ is tagged EVOLUTION.
The ‘Fair” will take place in the school as each class will talk on Evolution
in different fields like Banking, cooking, Law, Medicine Music, Clothing etc.
Each class will look at the history of a particular profession from what it was
then and what it is today. She also told the parents that they can advertise
their products (educational items, children’s collections like kids’ wears,
books, and educational materials) as they will be given maidens for free. She
however, solicited for sponsorship in form of branded gift items, books and
other educational items from the parents and other corporate organizations they
know of. Interested sponsors and exhibitors are to see the Head Teacher
for further discussion.
EXCURSION
She
also informed the house that the school is planning an excursion to the Central
Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Almost all parents were against any form of excursion at
this time until the security situation of the country improves.
END OF THE YEAR CONCERT
The
school is planning to put up a concert to celebrate the end of another
successful school year. She calls for support from parents in form of cash,
provision of food, snacks and other items.
SUMMER SCHOOL
The
school is organizing Summer School starting from 30th June -24th August 2012( 4 weeks ) The fee is N
40,000.00 per participant and parents are encouraged to register their children
as this is going to be an educative, informative and fun -filled event.
MENTAL MATHEMATICS FOR PRIMARY SESSION
has also been introduced to help improve the numerical skills of the children.
Mental Math is about learning the ideas, formats and basics in mathematics and
being able to work out numerical problems without using pen and paper most
times.
MONTESSORI HAS BEEN UPGRADED
The
Montessori curriculum of the school has been upgraded and this will take effect
from next session. Children will be doing more work in reading, writing
science, social studies etc.
MUSIC, ART AND P.H.E TEACHER
The
school’s Music School will kick off next session. For this, the school will be
employing a seasoned Musical Director to tutor the children in playing some
musical instruments every Saturday for an extra fee.
An
Art Teacher will also be employed to assist in developing the artistic skills
and creativity in the children. The P.H.E teacher will train the pupils in
different areas of sports in preparation for our first Inter-House Sports
competition coming up next session.
KITCHEN
The
chairman informed the house that the old committee on food inspection has been
dissolved for the fact that the children of these parents do not take school
lunch but bring their lunch from home. Mrs Durojaiye and Mrs Maikai volunteered
to do the inspection, thereby constituting the new committee.
PROPER SCHOOL DRESSING:
The
head teacher reminded parents about the proper and correct dress code for
pupils as most of them come to school with the wrong shirts, cardigan, and
shoes hair styles etc. It was unanimously agreed that pupils should not wear
beads at all to school but, a neat plait with a little attachment is allowed to
keep the hair neat and longer lasting. Every hair style should be kept away
from the face as much as possible.
LATE PICK-UP
The
issue of late pick-up has been over flogged during our P.T.A. Meetings and Newsletters sent home regularly. The school is disappointed in the sense that most
parents still pick their children late even after the time has been extended to
2:45 pm from 2.30 pm.
DISCIPLINE AND PARTNERSHIP
The
Head Teacher solicited for partnership with the parents in the area of
discipline as the home is an integral part of the school. She further stressed
that discipline should be a combined effort of everyone and a collective
responsibility of the school, home, and the community.
COMMENTS
Mr
Ahmed commended the school especially on the Montessori System and its effect
on the pupils and demanded for an introduction of the system in the primary
school. He also talked on the grading system of scores given to the pupils and
wants them checked and corrected. He suggested that more attention should be
paid to Mathematics so we will not be producing only poets but also scientists.
This view was supported by Mrs Maikai and Mrs Onwughalu.
Mrs
Okorie suggested the teaching of Nigerian heroes be infused into the
curriculum. She also wants pupils in the primary school to be taught sex
education.
Mr
Ahmed and Mrs Longe asked for clarification on Edufair by the head teacher.
Mrs
Ezirike wanted to know when the school would start the music school as she is
interested. The head teacher told her it will commence next session.
The
Director informed the house that the school is looking forward to inviting
parents to come and have lunch with their children. Parents welcomed the idea
and wanted to know if it will be for free but, she said they will have to pay
for their lunch.
The
school informed the house that there has been a positive improvement in the
payment of school fees since the implementation of the ‘NO PAYMENT, STAY AT
HOME ‘policy. Most parents paid up all their fees on the first day of the
policy.
Mrs
Oluwatayo pleaded with the school to come up with a more convenient
payment plan to ease the burden parents go through in paying fees. She
suggested instalment payment especially for parents with more than one child.
This was supported by Mr Ahmed.
Mrs
Ogbunude commented on the proper dissemination of information concerning school
activities. She suggested text messaging and an eye- catching notice board.
This view was supported by Mrs Maikai.
Mrs
Anosike asked if parents whose children are for dance club on Monday and
Thursday which holds between 2-3pm pay are supposed to for late pick-up. She
was told by the Headteacher that parents of participating children in any
after school club will not have to pay for late pick-up.
APPRECIATION
Many
parents were happy, satisfied and appreciated the effect of the Montessori
System on their children. Mr Ahmed, Mrs Maikai, Mrs Ogbunude, Mrs Longe. Mrs
Akindahunsi , Mrs Nike Balogun, Mrs Onwughalu, Mrs Oluwatayo and many more
appreciated the school and its uniqueness. Mrs Onwughalu pleaded with parents
to return to the school any item found with their children which does not
belong them. She also urged parents to seek redress from the appropriate
authority in the school anytime a child comes home with a report about another
child rather than come to the school to threaten another child.
The
vice chairman Mrs Amir also asked parents to join her in thanking the school
for her primary four son’s success in the last Common Entrance Examinations.
She commended the teachers for their efforts and applauded the school for the
quality of education given to the children. Also, Mrs Oluwatayo spoke about her
son Charles in year 4 who also attempted the Common Entrance Examination and is
expecting a very good result.
CONCLUSION
Mr
Akintunde finally appreciated all in attendance and prayed for them and
appealed to them to continue to support the school. Meat pie and bottled water
were served to all in attendance. Forty nine persons were in attendance. The
meeting ended at 3:58pm with a closing prayer said by Mrs. Lawan.
MR AKINTUNDE
CHAIRMAN
MISS UCHE
SECRETARY
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