School will be working on Saturday and Coffee Chat with Director Principal
23-09-2026
Dear Parents,
Greetings of the Day!
As mentioned in the school calendar, Friday, 25th September 2026 will be a holiday on account of Anant Chaturdashi.
Please note that Saturday, 26th September 2026, will be a full working day for Grade 1 to 12 students. The school will follow the Thursday timetable, and school transport will be available for all transport students as per the regular schedule.
On the same day, we have organised a special “Coffee Chat with Director Principal Ma’am” for the parents of Grades 1 to 8.
☕ Coffee Chat with Director Principal Ma’am
| Grade | Timings |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
| Grade 2 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| Grade 3 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Grades 4 & 5 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Grades 6, 7 & 8 | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Purpose of the Coffee Chat
The Coffee Chat is not merely a routine interaction or a formal meeting with the Director Principal Ma’am. It is an opportunity for open, meaningful and constructive conversations about our children—their behaviour, emotional wellbeing, habits, learning, relationships, parenting, and the challenges they face in today’s rapidly changing world.
As parents and educators, we are witnessing several concerns among children today, including excessive mobile-phone usage, screen dependency, reduced attention span, exposure to inappropriate online content, social media influence, peer pressure, changing behaviour patterns, and difficulties in maintaining healthy routines and boundaries.
The purpose of this Coffee Chat is to bring together the school and parent community to understand these concerns better, share experiences, and discuss practical ways in which we can guide our children towards responsible digital habits, discipline, emotional balance, positive behaviour, and healthy development.
We strongly believe that parenting is most effective when parents and the school work together with a common understanding and consistent approach. Therefore, the presence of both parents is compulsory and highly important for this interaction.
We encourage both parents to attend, actively participate in the discussion, and share any concerns, observations, or experiences they may have regarding their child.
Let us use this opportunity not only to discuss concerns, but also to listen, learn, understand, and support one another in raising children who are confident, responsible, respectful, and emotionally healthy.
We look forward to your active participation and meaningful presence.
Regards,
Principal
Arise International School, Bhosari (AISBH)