For the first time, more than 50 lakh government school students in Tamil Nadu will be getting diaries to keep parents updated on their child’s academic performance, among other things. The diary system, previously, existed only in private educational institutions.
The move is expected to bridge communication gap between the teachers and parents. Students from Classes 6 to 12 will get diaries free of cost.
A senior Directorate of School Education official told DT Next that at present about 55.5 lakh students were studying in government schools from middle to higher secondary level.
Stating that the school diary is being designed with inputs from academicians and experts, he said after the distribution, students will be asked to carry the diary everyday to school without fail. “Teachers will highlight their remarks and comments about the students and parents too will be asked to check the diary daily,” he said, adding, that as is the practice in private schools, if the student is absent, parents have to mention the reason for leave.
The official also said the diary will contain details of government schemes including nutritious meal programme, textbooks, laptop, uniform and others available for students. “Contents will be in both Tamil and English,” he pointed out. He said the first couple of pages will be reserved for personal details of students, including their photograph and fingerprints. “The school diary will not only help the parents and teachers know more about the activities of the students but also helps them monitor their progress,” the official said, adding, the diary will also contain the national anthem and Tamil invocation.
- About 55 lakh students in State-run schools will be benefited
- Diary will contain student’s welfare and info on other govt schemes
- Two pages will contain personal details of the student
- Diary contents will be in both Tamil and English
- Students will be asked to carry the school diary daily
- It will also have the national anthem and the Tamil invocation
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