When the parents arrived, they first went to the registration table. There they met their daughters and were given a schedule for the day, a checklist of items their daughters were supposed to have, and a copy of the latest exam results for all the Form III students.
Any items that were not found, are to be purchased when the girls go home for midterm break in about two weeks. Items included notes starting from Form I in all subjects, copies of past exams that have been corrected, extra assignments done,revision books, ruler, pens, etc.
After 10:00 tea teachers were available to meet with parents. Tables were set up in the grassy area for this purpose. It was in a nice shady part of campus with a cool breeze coming through. Just like conferences in the US, parents traveled from teacher to teacher to discuss their child.
In the afternoon, a general forum was held in the same area. The deputy principal spoke as did the president of PTA, the class teachers, and several other teachers. My job was to give the vote of thanks at the end.
Of course the highlight of the day as far as the girls were concerned was the food their parents brought as well as shopping. The only food girls can keep at school are bread and fruits, but on this day, there parents are allowed to bring in any food that they like. The rule is that the girls must eat all of it that day. Nothing can be saved for another day if it isn't fruit or bread. Many of the girls were thrilled to be able to enjoy chips (french fried) and chapati.
Lunch was then served for parents and daughters. I'm guessing not too many girls ate the school lunch!
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