Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Nov 7: In a bid to boost enrolment and spark greater interest in government schools, the Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy is gearing up to conduct mega parent-teacher meetings on Children’s Day (November 14) across its 47,000 schools.
A circular issued by the department on November 4 stated that deputy commissioners, chief executive officers, and other officials will be actively involved to ensure the success of the event on November 14. “The role of parents is very important in the all-round development of children, and the main objective of this programme is to involve them in this process,” the circular said.
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As per the plans, schools with total enrolment below 50 will invite all parents to the general meeting. For schools with more than 50 students, parents of students in the highest class will be given priority based on available space, while ensuring a minimum of 50 parents attend.
During the event, parents will be briefed on attendance and academic performance, introduced to school facilities, and informed about initiatives taken by the department to improve academics and incentive schemes to support student learning. Parents will also be made aware of bilingual medium classes, pre-primary sections (ECCE), and the concepts of Karnataka public schools and PM Shri schools.
The programme will also focus on raising awareness about health and nutrition, children’s rights, the Right to Education Act, and the POCSO Act. Schools are expected to identify parents’ talents and professions and discuss how they can contribute to the school’s development.
Special recognition will be given to toppers and students with notable achievements in co-curricular activities.
All officers and staff at district, taluk, and field levels have been instructed to visit government schools under their jurisdiction to review the programme and take part in discussions with parents. Schools will be decorated, sweets distributed, and midday meals provided as usual.