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Their children study in Std 3 and Std 8 in Walnut School
Her child studies in Std. 8 (Shifted to Walnut from a conventional school)
Her children study in Std. 5 and Std. 7 (Shifted to Walnut from a conventional school)
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His children study in Std. 4 and Std. 8 in Walnut School
Her children study in Std. 5 and Std. 8
Walnut
Other
No school bag from Nursery to 10th
Heavy school bag which gets heavier each year
Daily sports, with all weather facilities
One or two periods a week, mostly cancelled for academics or bad weather
Different ambience and rooms as per subject need, good break, better learning outcomes
Students only step out for sports or science lab. Even recess is usually in the same classroom!
Even high school students like coming to school
Most students find excuses to try to miss school as they go to higher classes
One comfortable uniform with sports shoes for everyday. Wash and wear.
Textile which needs ironing. Different uniform for different activities
Walnut
Other
Everything communicated in advance. Detailed instructions for smooth operations. Mostly all the parents have to do is show up on time!
Lot of last minute declarations, make it difficult for parents to plan anything. Parents also have to do a lot of work for any event in the school.
System driven approach. Even if staff changes, systems and methods continue in the same way.
When teachers change, students and parents all have to adjust to a new teaching style
Variety of activities to showcase even academic skills and quick thinking in addition to the regular events
Usually only standard events like sports and performing art competitions and gathering performance
Lots of demonstrations for each parent to see the skills the child has picked up over the year
No such concept in other schools. Just competitions where the parents or students prepare themselves
Walnut
Other
Concept by concept with QA immediately. Revision period after each chapter.
Full lesson taught and then QA at the end. Rushing through portion right up to exams.
Board games, Speaking/ debates, note taking, hands on, language arts, mental math, reading, economics etc.
No such things in other schools. Just regular hobby class activities offered like music, dance
Lots of tests with lots of revision and practice in the school itself
Just two exams a year and burden is all on the students and parents to go figure
With planning and skill development with clever co-curricular subjects, students are a year ahead
Teachers just about manage to hurriedly finish the portion for that year
Ample time for revision and 6 rounds of prelims for board exam preparation
School rushes with the portion, hardly two back to back prelims, students totally rely on tuitions
In secondary, depending on the aptitude in that subject the lesson plan changes for the best learning experience
No such concept in other schools. Everyone has the same lesson plan.
Planned homework across subjects. Always of reasonable difficulty level and quantity. Meaningful.
Every teacher assigns HW independently, students have huge loads at home. No time left over.
Walnut
Other
School and parents are one team, working towards improving each child
Parents and school are usually at odds and pull in different directions
Detailed planned circulars, multiple opportunities to connect with teachers and administration, easy access through email
Very limited access, no reply to queries, cumbersome methods for meetings, not enough information
Everything at the fingertips CW, HW, lesson plans, sheets, exam papers, results – all on the app
Parents need to form whatsapp groups and keep in touch with others constantly to check if anything is missed out
Everything organized well so parents can enjoy their time and be in and out quickly
Parents have to spend long hours in school when they come for anything
Everything is done in the school and only by students. Parents get to enjoy student progress
Parents have to help with big projects, last minute shopping and a lot of running around
Fee structure till 10th declared. No hidden charges.
Full declaration not done upfront. Lots of hidden charges and payments throughout the year.
CBSE Affiliation No: 1131576
Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd,
Next to Pratham Reflections Society,
Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411057
Our first school, the beautiful Shivane campus overlooks the river and comprises three buildings – one for kindergarten, one for primary and one for secondary classes. There are all-weather covered and open grounds for multiple sports. The Shivane branch is easily accessible from Kothrud, Karvenagar, Warje, Sinhagad Road, Ambegaon, Kirkatwadi and Kondhwe-Dhawade.
CBSE Affiliation No: 1130884
Babanrao Vithoji Dangat Campus
NDA Road, Shivane
Pune – 411023
The Fursungi campus is located in the serene surroundings behind the Fursungi bus stop. The campus is spread out over 2.5 acres. The school building is spacious and can accommodate kindergarten, primary and secondary classes. The grounds are huge! It is near and easily accessible from Magarpatta City, Amanora Township, Bhekrai Nagar, Hadapsar, Solapur Road, Manjri and even Loni-Kalbhor.
CBSE Affiliation No: 1131080
Purva Campus Next to Fursungi Bus Stop,
Fursungi Pune – 412308
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