I want to share my personal experience on this issue. Minibus of the school where my grand daughter is studying is a typical example of the mess and potential threat to the safety of children. A school teacher travels in the bus but she is a total stranger to the kids, no hello, no good morning, no care of children whether they are sitting comfortably, no concern whether the bus doors are closed when the bus is moving, One helper travels in the bus but he only occupies a seat. He does not help children in getting in and getting out of bus. He does not help children to sit comfortably. He does not ensure that bus door is locked when the bus is moving. The teacher and the helper are totally irrelevant factors in school bus and only occupy the seats where kids can sit.
I had sent a letter to the principal. We have brought up this issue in PTA meetings. But no proper response and action. Whenever we have talked to Transport In-charge, his behaviour is highly in favour of the bus driver. To one parent, he has even gone to the extent of advising that if they are not satisfied with the bus service then they can take their child to another school. When I reminded him that only this statement is sufficient for de-recognition of the school, he kept quiet but no positive action.
Why schools and bus drivers do not follow SC guidelines? Why they are not concerned about the safety of children? Can such unconcerned people be good teachers?
The situation is bad. The safety of children is not ensured. Any time ant accident can happen. But is anybody bothered?
To know the SC guidelines please click on
