The school day
Washroom and drinking water visits
As the students move from class to class, they have a 5 min break between classes. This is the time to go to the washroom or drink water. There are washrooms and water fountains on every floor and kids have easy access to this. The teachers are telling them this constantly, maybe you can tell them at home too.
Wanting the child to carry drinking water for the whole day
School drinking water quality is checked at regular intervals and is absolutely potable. We have a very well maintained and hygienic RO filter system for safe and pure drinking water.
For KG students we have disposable glasses to drink water. For primary students we have water fountains for drinking water installed on all floors. This prevents spread of germs as no glasses are used.
Students are allowed and encouraged to drink water between periods, so as to keep them well-hydrated.
Our students change locations after every period and have to carry their folders with them. Please note that a water bottle cannot be allowed to be kept with them in the classroom in the Walnut system.
What if my child gets lost in the subjectwise classroom switches?
The classroom timetables are always displayed on the notice board in the corridor of that floor. If the child gets lost in the classroom switches, he/she can check it there. If still it is not clear, the floor mavshis or teachers help the child to locate the classroom.
Does it get chaotic when students are switching from one class to another class?
Nope. Not at all. Walnut School classrooms have two doors – one for IN one for OUT.
Our students know exactly where they have to go due to the planned timetable. Also, there is plenty of time to get to the next class. They also use this time to go to the bathroom or drink water if they feel the need to. It gives them a good break. It also helps in neuroplastic changes which help in better assimilation of what they have learnt in the previous period. (Which is why all desk job employees are all encouraged to take 5 min walking breaks after every hour of work!)
Will my child get tired because of changing classrooms?
Nope. Not at all. There is plenty of time to get to the next class. They also use this time to go to the bathroom or drink water if they feel the need to. It gives them a good break. It helps them reset their mental fatigue too. In fact they are super happy and the josh is high even at the very last period of the day.
Also they only have to leave their floor and go all the way down only for food or sports. Otherwise its mostly just shuffling between classrooms that are quite close to each other. All possible due to the awesome timetable that we have!
Will someone feed my child? Will someone make sure they finish their tiffin?
In our snack area, we have some staff members dedicated to assisting students during snack time. They do their best to encourage students to finish their tiffin, but it’s important to note that they do not force the kids to finish their tiffin. We recognize that there may be various reasons why a student might not finish their tiffin, such as individual preferences or underlying health issues. We prioritize respecting each student’s autonomy in deciding how much they eat during snack time. There is also no one on one assistance of feeding children individually.
How will I get photos of my child in school doing the activities we see on social media?
All children participate in all the events and activities that we have at Walnut. The photos on social media cannot show every child.
We do not have a dedicated cameraman who takes individual photos of each class and student. Our teachers too are actively involved in ensuring that every student takes part in all the activities, which makes capturing a large number of photos quite challenging.
The photos and videos we share on social media serve as a short representation to give parents a glimpse of what is happening in school. We encourage you to follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay updated on the posts shared by both the school and other parents. We encourage you to make use of the information we share to spark conversations with your child about their day at school. This can be a unique bonding activity that allows you to delve deeper into their experiences and encourage them to share their thoughts, feelings, and learnings with you.
What happens if my kid feels sick or gets hurt while in school?
Emergency situations can be generated in the school where a child may have hurt themselves or hurt others. In that case, some team member from the school will call you, update you and ask you to come to the school. Please cooperate with the school and be prompt in your actions in that case.
If the kid is mildly or moderately unwell / hurt , we bring the kid to the ‘Sick Bay’ to rest and inform parents by making a call to pick up the kid. Meanwhile we do the first aid that is required. Kindly note that we don’t do any medication in school if the child is unwell/hurt. If it is a severe case we take the kid to the nearest clinic and then connect the medical staff there with the parents.
It can so happen that the parent does not answer the phone when the school calls or the phone does not connect. Our team calls all the numbers registered with us two times and then sends an email to update the parent about the situation.