SESSION 2023-24

Career Counselling Workshop Report

A Career Counselling session was organised for the students of Class X on 16th January 2024 in the school hall. The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Jyotsna Bharadwaj who is the founder of Envision India Eduservices. Ms. Bharadwaj is a master trainer with CBSE and a member of AISCAP ‘Association of Indian School Counselors and Allied Professionals.’

Mrs. Jyotsna informed the students about different career options suitable for all three streams and new age careers that provide ample opportunities to grow. She gave a detailed explanation about the career options that hold a lot of scope, both in India and abroad. She also advised students to keep their interest and aptitude in mind when choosing a career as it would ensure success in the future.

The resource person addressed all the queries of the students satisfactorily. The session was immensely fruitful and beneficial for the participants.

Workshop on Improving Speaking Skills in German ( Report)

A workshop on Improving Speaking Skills in German was conducted on 19th December 2023 by Mr. Palash Bhattachariya, an alumnus of our school, who is currently pursuing M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics from University of Passau, Bavaria, Germany. The aim of the workshop was to help students develop fluency in spoken German to maximise the benefits of educational opportunities in Germany. The session was attended by students of Classes V, VI and VII, who are learning German as an additional subject.

During the session Mr. Palash Bhattachariya talked about various aspects of a student’s life in Germany. He also discussed the culture of South Germany including popular cuisine and festivals. Students enthusiastically participated in the event making the session interactive. A quiz at the end of the session provided the students an opportunity to test their knowledge.

Students were motivated to embrace German language in their daily life. Mr Palash Bhattachariya expressed his pleasure on visiting his alma mater and sharing his experiences with the students.

Workshop & Training Session-CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

The District Disaster Management Authority (East), in collaboration with Heart Care Foundation of India (a non- profit organisation), conducted a Training cum Sensitisation Programme on Life Saving Technique- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on 17th October 2023 for the students of Class X. The resource person, Mr Sanjeev Kumar, talked about the importance of knowing how to perform CPR to save lives in emergency situations. He also demonstrated the correct technique of checking for pulse rate and the basic steps for performing CPR. The training gave the students hands-on practise of the CPR technique. The students were required to give an online test after the training to receive an e-certificate.

‘KREATIV KӦPFE’/ ‘CREATIVE MINDS’

Goethe Institut, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi organises weekly workshops to lure the creativity of young learners. On 24th August 2023, ten students of Class VII participated in the workshop, ‘JUNIORUNI- Experience Science Creatively’. Students explored the existence of dinosaurs in a creative and playful manner as part of an international project called ‘JUNIORUNI’-a digital platform offering free access to various scientific concepts, available both in English and German.

Several schools participated in the workshop. Students were divided into four groups and encouraged to participate in many interesting activities. They watched an informative video about animals and later, attempted a worksheet that tested their knowledge about physical features of different animals.

The workshop was a perfect opportunity for the students to interact with their counterparts, enhance their vocabulary and showcase their creativity.

Essential Medical Training Workshop Report

The school organised Essential Medical Training Workshop for teachers on 26th August 2023 in the school auditorium. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Neeraj Sharma, CEO, Siddhant Singh Cardiac Awareness Foundation, along with Ms. Shracha Agarwal, the Program Director.

The main aim of the workshop was to prepare teachers for emergencies and equipping them with the necessary skills to respond to a critical situation effectively and save a life at risk.

The session focused on recognising a medical emergency and learning to differentiate between a heart attack and cardiac arrest. The resource person. Ms. Shracha Agarwal, demonstrated the correct technique to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on infants, young children and adults. The participants also learnt about Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a portable device that can be used to analyse the heart’s rhythm and deliver an electrical shock, if required.

The workshop gave the participants an opportunity to learn through hands-on experience and be prepared to handle a life-threatening situation.

Cyber Awareness WORKSHOP

A workshop regarding Cyber Awareness was organised for the students of Class IX on July 5, 2023, in the school auditorium. The speaker, Sub Inspector, Mr. Naresh Kumar, Cyber Cell East Delhi, addressed the students and informed them about malicious methods used by cybercriminals to trap people. He also educated the students about how they can be easy targets. He spoke about ways to spot potential threats and what students can do to avoid falling victim to such threats. The session was interactive. Students were encouraged to put forth their queries that were satisfactorily answered by Mr. Kumar.

CLAY MODELLING WORKSHOP

A clay modelling workshop was organised by HT Pace on 16th May 2023 in all the sections of Class IV. The resource person, Mrs. Dolly Aggarwal, a certified professional with Fevicryl Pidilite conducted the workshop. The students really enjoyed the creative workshop and made animals using clay.

MASK MAKING WORKSHOP

A mask making workshop was organised by HT Pace on 10th May 2023 in all the sections of Class V. The resource person, Mrs. Dolly Aggarwal, a certified professional with Fevicry Pidilite, conducted the workshop. The students really enjoyed the workshop and made attractive masks by following instructions and applying their creativity and imagination.

PROMOTING SELF ADVOCACY- INCLUSION TO INDEPENDENCE

A workshop on ‘Promoting Self Advocacy- Inclusion to Independence’ was organized for primary school teachers on 26th May, 2023. The resource person for the workshop was Ms. Preeti Monga (Founder and CEO of Silver Linings Trust and Silver Linings services). She shared her journey of how she has become so independent and successful inspite of being visually impaired for around 50 years. She motivated and inspired teachers on how challenges can be defeated by having courage and positivity. She highlighted several points during the workshop that are mentioned below:

WORKSHOP ON GENDER SENSITIVITY- CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME (CBSE)

The CBSE Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Gender Sensitivity’ was held on 23rd May 2023. The Resource Persons were Ms. Subha Chandrashekhar and Mr.Pankaj Munjal. It was attended by 49 teachers of the school. The resource persons emphasized on the need to know oneself and conducted activities in which each teacher developed an insight of herself/himself. They talked about the importance of gender sensitization in these changing times and how to create a society where individuals are aware of gender issues and actively work towards gender equality. Number of activities were conducted in groups which made the workshop informative as well as entertaining.

WORKSHOP ON HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH PARENTS

A workshop on ‘How to communicate effectively with parents’ was conducted on 25th May 2023 by Ms. Nazia Ahmed, a certified parenting coach from DEEP (Developmental, Encouraging & Effective Parenting).

Ms. Ahmed highlighted how parenting has become more difficult as compared to the earlier times and emphasized on the need for constant communication between parents and children and constant encouragement and guidance by the parents. She also addressed the queries that the teachers had with respect to the problems faced while dealing with parents and gave useful tips on how to handle difficult situations. It was an informative and useful workshop for teachers.

WORKSHOP ON HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR TEACHERS

A workshop on ‘Health and Fitness for Teachers’ was conducted by Ms. Sonia Bakshi, a physical wellness trainer, on 24th May 2023.

The resource person emphasized on the importance of self-care and fitness based on the kind of work and tasks performed by teachers. She demonstrated a lot of exercises that can be incorporated in daily routines for a healthy lifestyle. She also addressed all the queries that the teachers had with respect to individual health issues and diet. The workshop was very informative and engaging.

CRAFT WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS

A craft workshop was organised by HT Pace on 27th May 2023 for teachers. The resource person, Mrs. Dolly Aggarwal, a certified professional with Fevicryl Pidilite conducted the workshop. She demonstrated a number of craft activities which can be done in the classroom with students. The teachers enjoyed the workshop and learnt to create teaching aids using paper and waste material.