Special PTMs in Chandigarh govt schools to support students with compartments
Chandigarh: Having already announced a slew of measures, primarily aiming at making schools accountable for poor
of students, the UT education department held special
in government schools on Saturday, focusing on students who got compartments in recently-held board exams.
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This initiative follows directions from the education secretary during a mid-day meal meeting on May 16, aiming to involve parents in supporting their children's academic progress and launch '
'.
The meetings were organised to encourage collaboration between teachers, principals, and parents in creating plans for extra classes and guidance to help students clear their supplementary exams. Educators used the sessions to provide personalised feedback and discuss strategies for overcoming academic difficulties.
Officials highlighted the importance of a supportive home environment, regular study habits, and positive reinforcement to boost students' confidence and motivation. The initiative reflects the UT administration's ongoing commitment to strengthening government school education and ensuring no child is left behind.
The emphasis remains on delivering quality education in government schools, leveraging existing infrastructure and skilled teachers, with the goal of making these institutions competitive with private schools.
The parent-teacher meetings aimed to foster a partnership between schools and families, ultimately contributing to students' overall academic success, officials said.
The department had earlier pointed out that government schools already have the infrastructure and qualified teachers needed to ensure student success. With no excuses left, teachers who have large numbers of compartment students will have to explain their performance, and their annual confidential reports (ACRs) will be updated accordingly.
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School principals will also be held responsible for the overall academic results of their institutions.
A detailed breakdown of board results by school, subject, and area is being prepared to identify weaknesses. The department also noted poor compliance with its earlier adult education directive. Teachers who have not adopted an adult learner face transfer to peripheral schools, evening shifts, and restrictions on transfer requests, with such non-compliance reflected in their ACRs.
Mission 100 sets ambitious goals of 100% attendance, pass rates, and teacher accountability. It emphasises data-driven reviews through the VSK digital platform and stronger parent engagement via school management committees, signalling a new era of strict academic discipline in Chandigarh's government schools.
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