AQS Collaborative School Review
Read this short story about how Adhyayan’s AQS Review helped Father Crispino D’Souza make a small yet transformative change to his school that had a lasting impact on the students and school community.
In the vibrant city of Mumbai, Father Crispino D’Souza, the Director of Don Bosco International School, embarked on a transformative journey using Adhyayan’s Collaborative Review process. This comprehensive review, grounded in scientific methods and six Key Performance Areas (KPAs), revealed valuable insights into the school’s performance. Equipped with this data, Father D’Souza made a small yet impactful change: he adjusted the school timetable to include a physical activity period before classes began.
This simple addition had a profound effect. Students became more engaged and enthusiastic, their attitudes towards school improved dramatically, and the community praised the school for its responsiveness to students’ needs and its innovative approach. Through Adhyayan’s detailed and data-driven review, Father D’Souza not only enhanced his school’s environment but also inspired a wave of positive change that resonated throughout the entire community.
Six Key Performance Areas
Leadership and Management
Teaching and Learning
The Child
The Curriculum
Community and Partnerships
Infrastructure and
Resources
AQS Reviews
DAY 1
Day 1 involves orientation and training led by Adhyayan’s assessors.
DAY 2 & DAY 3
Days 2 and 3 focus on the review and evaluation, conducted by both the school and Adhyayan teams.
DAY 4
On Day 4, the Adhyayan Quality Dialogue involves the school review team in assessing performance through evidence, fostering shared understanding and guiding next steps.
DAY 5
Day 5 involves initial guidance from Adhyayan in creating the school’s action plan, using a template to help track progress and impact.
DAY 1
Day 1 involves orientation and training led by Adhyayan’s assessors.
DAY 4
On Day 4, the Adhyayan Quality Dialogue involves the school review team in assessing performance through evidence, fostering shared understanding and guiding next steps.
DAY 2 & DAY 3
Days 2 and 3 focus on the review and evaluation, conducted by both the school and Adhyayan teams.
DAY 5
Day 5 involves initial guidance from Adhyayan in creating the school’s action plan, using a template to help track progress and impact.
Adhyayan’s School Improvement Support and Training initiative (ASIST)
At St Joseph’s High School, the ASIST Programme truly came to life through the efforts of Nita, Haenik, and Gomathi. Nita and Haenik led an inspiring Read Aloud programme for the English teachers, rekindling the joy of storytelling. They brought back the childhood wonder of reading aloud, where books became mirrors, windows, and doors into new worlds for students of all ages.
Meanwhile, Gomathi, a skilled educator and Khan Academy trainer, focused on the Maths teachers. She introduced them to the Khan Academy app, guiding them to explore the wonders of mathematics. By November 2023, Pritesh followed up with a session to address the teachers’ queries. The Maths teachers from Years 6 to 9 had fully embraced the app, creating classrooms and assigning work to students, who were now more engaged and showing marked improvement in their performance. Despite some challenges with alignment to the state board syllabus, the teachers felt empowered and enthusiastic about the changes they were witnessing.
This transformation at St Joseph’s was made possible through the ASIST Programme—Adhyayan’s School Improvement Support and Training initiative. ASIST is designed to help schools unlock their full potential, equipping teachers, leaders, and students with the skills and knowledge needed to transform their school environment. The programme offers flexible capacity-building options, including face-to-face, online, and blended formats, tailored to meet the specific needs of each school. Through ASIST, Nita, Haenik, and Gomathi helped bring out the best in both teachers and students at St Joseph’s High School.