School Management Committee Meeting – Academic Year 2026–27
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:40 PM
Venue: Board Room, HHO, 1st Floor
Presided Over By: Dr. Anand Jacob Varghese, Chairman
The School Management Committee Meeting for the academic year 2026–27 was held on 10 October 2026 at the Board Room, HHO, under the chairmanship of Dr. Anand Jacob Varghese. The meeting brought together members of the management, academic leadership, finance team, and parent representatives to review the school’s progress, discuss academic priorities, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Key Discussions and Highlights
1. Academic Progress and the Way Forward
The Head of School presented an overview of the school’s academic progress, achievements, and priorities for the academic year 2026–27. Discussions focused on strengthening academic standards, enhancing student learning, and promoting the holistic development of learners.
2. Cambridge Assessment English Journey
The Dean Academics presented the Cambridge Assessment English Journey, highlighting the importance of developing students’ English language proficiency and communication skills. The discussion emphasised bridging classroom learning with confident, effective communication in real-life situations.
3. Chairman’s Address
The Chairman shared valuable insights on the continued growth and development of the institution. Committee members were encouraged to contribute ideas and recommendations to strengthen educational provision and improve student outcomes.
4. Review of Accounts 2025–26
The Finance Controller presented the financial review for the academic year 2025–26. The committee considered the financial overview as part of its review of the institution’s progress and operations.
5. Student Development and Enrichment Initiatives
The committee discussed several initiatives to enhance students’ academic, personal, and professional development. Key suggestions included expanding career guidance lectures, providing greater exposure to diverse career pathways, and promoting student participation in science and arts expos, quizzes, inter-school events, and Model United Nations (MUN) programmes.
The importance of balancing collaborative team activities with meaningful individual participation was also highlighted, particularly in communication-based activities. Members further emphasised strengthening alumni engagement, expanding teacher training opportunities, and encouraging students to build well-rounded academic and extracurricular profiles.
Key Action Points
The following priorities were identified for further consideration and implementation:
- Expand career guidance initiatives and exposure to diverse career pathways.
- Introduce more collaborative activities while encouraging individual student participation.
- Strengthen alumni tracking and engagement.
- Organise additional professional development and teacher training programmes.
- Encourage greater student participation in science and arts expos, quizzes, inter-school events, and MUN programmes.
- Create more opportunities for communication, practical learning, skill development, and student profile-building.
Conclusion
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by hi-tea. The discussions reinforced the committee’s commitment to continuous academic improvement, professional development, student enrichment, and the overall growth of the institution.
