PARENT/TEACHER ASSOCIATION AT

GEORGE & DUKE ELEMENTARY / NURSERY SCHOOL

Right from history, education of an African child has always been collective responsibility of both teachers and parents and in-fact of the community.  In Nigeria today, there is an increasing awareness of the importance of Parent-Teacher Association in our educational Institutions.  In almost all primary and secondary Institutions there exist a standing PTA.  In George & Duke Nursery / Elementary School there exists a functional PTA.  The PTA has an excellent working relationship with the school management.

 The functions of PTA at George & Duke Elementary /Nursery School are as follow:

1.         The PTA has the task of educating its members to be familiar with the college programmed and policies.  The management and parents see themselves as partners.  The parents are familiar with the college and what it stands for.  This has been achieved through the dissemination of acquaint parents with the goals and aspirations of the school.

2.         The PTA at George & Duke institutions serves as a forum where parents and Teachers come together once in a term to explore the possible causes of difficulties encountered in teaching learning situation.  With joint consultation between teachers and parents, it is possible for both parties to make realistic plans for helping children to make the maximum use of their interest and abilities.

3.         PTA is also being formed in many parts of the country to perform vital functions with regards to the welfare of the school.  Fund-raising has come to be one of the major functions of PTA at George & Duke Institutions.  The PTA offers the avenue for the management to seek financial and material assistance from parents.  The PTA has in the last one year being able to participate actively in the Inter-House Sports, the Staff Welfare improvement scheme, the Christmas Party, the Library upgrading project, the prize giving/awards and valedictory service.

4.         The PTA is an important organ that ensures parental participation in College management.  The home and the school unite to re-mould the young, to guide them and prepare them to be academically stable, morally upright and God fearing individuals that will change the fortunes of this country for good.  The PTA Executives have been authorized to manage PTA funds without interference from the management of the college.