Salwan Public School Mayur Vihar- Counselling

Counselling

Teacher Training Programme and Teacher Empowerment

We believe that curriculum goes beyond just subject area knowledge to the concepts and approaches to teaching. Teachers should be constantly figuring out new ways to engage students. The HoS also takes training programs in school and has trained some selected staff members as Master Trainers who have been trained to further take training programs in future. The School Staff regularly attends the training programmes conducted by the CBSE, DoE and various other organizations to empower themselves and learn from the Masters.

IDP WORKSHOP ON HIGHER EDUCATION - October 03, 2019

IDP is a global leader in international educational services. It has been in the industry for close to 50 years, having tie ups with various overseas colleges and institutions and offers placement services in countries like USA, UK, Australia, Canada etc. On 3rd October, Ms. Sandhya Nair, Head operations IDP was invited to guide the students of class XII about the overseas opportunities of higher education. She provided the details about SAT and IELTS exams and also guided them about how to choose the most favourable location to study and work abroad. The students were also educated on various basic parameters which are required for the application process and the favourable time to do the same. It was an interesting and highly informative session.

WORKSHOP - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - September 30, 2019

A session on emotional intelligence was conducted for the students of classes IV ,VIII and XI . A resource person from Evolve EMotion was invited to sensitize the students about Empathy. It was an hour long session for each class. The idea of the discussion in the workshop was to make students well versed with Empathy and its benefits like how it allows one to bond and grow emotionally with other people and create lasting relationships and connections, how it increases good feelings and fuels, desire to understand and help others and remove conflicts faster. The worksheet, videos and handouts made the workshop very interactive. The students participated very enthusiastically.

WORKSHOP - CANCER AWARENESS - September 30, 2019

Incidences of cancer are increasing at an alarming rate. The battle against cancer cannot be won alone by doctors and scientists, community also has to be involved. Tobacco smoke is responsible for approximately one-third of all cancer deaths. A National Tobacco control Program was organized, by 'Counselling and Special Needs' department , to sensitize the students about the adverse effects of Tobacco. A resource person from Dharamshila Narayana Super Specialty Hospital was invited for the same. The session became more interactive and informative through power point presentation. The conclusion of the session was done with the question/Answer session in which students came up with lot of queries which were satisfied by the presenter and thus made it a successful event.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE - September 24, 2019

The present civil and penal laws in India do not adequately provide for specific protection of women from sexual harassment at work places and that enactment of such legislation will take considerable time, So, It is necessary and expedient for employers in work places as well as other responsible persons or institutions to observe certain guidelines to ensure the prevention of sexual harassment of women. In compliance with the directions of DSLSA and as directed by the District & Sessions Judge/Chairman (DLSA)/East, DLSA (East), an awareness programme on "Sexual Harassment at Workplace & Services was organized for the teaching & non-teaching staff of the school. Mr. Pawan Kumar, Secretary, (DLSA)/East was the resource person for the program who had an interactive session with the participants. During the session, he expounded sexual harassment at workplace in a very simpler manner so as to be understood by everyone in the audience. Further, he explained the significance of Vishakha guidelines and gave an insight on various rights provided in it.

CAREER GUIDANCE FAIR - October 11, 2019

Salwan Public School, Mayur Vihar organized a Career Fair on 11th October 2019, to give students a taste of what their future holds. The fair attracted 12 leading Indian and International Universities to take part in. The objective was to help the students to design their higher studies. Students from grades tenth through twelve participated in the fair.Students came to know about various colleges and their offerings in different verticals of Science, Commerce and Humanities. Various stalls were exhibited to provide career counselling which helped in widening the intellectual horizons of the parents and the students. The Fine Arts students of class XI and XII visited Pearl Academy, Noida, a globally renowned institution of higher studies in the field of Fashion & Design. The faculty members of the institute gave them an insight on various creative fields like Fashion Design, Accessory Design, Communication Design, etc. The fair was an overall success, as students came out with a better understanding of what colleges and certain careers had to offer.

Session by Jitin Chawla

• With an aim to accomplish the objective of career development and one’s inclination towards the specified intrusion into the global world, students of class XII were offered a career counselling session by Jitin Chawla for Science and Commerce streams in the month of AugustThe different courses offered by the university and the eligibility for specific courses were also discussed. Queries and doubts of the students regarding the career options were cleared by him. The students were given a deep insight towards a better career through the following 3 steps – To know about yourself – which includes parameters like one’s interest, aptitude, personality & values. To know about the world of work To postpone your gratification for sometimes, to become great learners & leaders of your profession.

Road Safety By Delhi Police

In order to educate the students about traffic rules, a workshop was organized on ‘Road Safety’ in the month of November. Officials from Delhi traffic police explained the students the importance of following traffic rules to remain safe. Students were also shown videos of some major road accidents, which acted as eye openers for them. The awareness related to risk of under aged driving was also explained to them. Students were quite inquisitive and their queries were answered by the police officials. It was an enriching experience for the students and teachers.

Workshop On Girls Education

A rendezvous with self" for girls from classes 6and 7 was organized. The workshop started with the school counsellor and the Doctor giving a detailed description of the female anatomy and how the body functions at critical developmental milestones. Following this they went on to sensitize the girls about the social issues tied with puberty.

Time Management

Time and wave never wait for anyone Time Management holds a vital place in the life of every student. Effective management helps them in saving time for studies as well as outdoor activities which in turn helps them to grow physically and mentally. Time Management workshop was organized for class 12 to help the students, as they are nearing their exams.

Workshop on Parenting by Ms. Sonal

With an aim to address the concerns of the parents regarding the safety and security of the students of pre Primary Level, an interaction was organized in association with Sarthak. It initiated with the General Introduction by Ms. Sonal followed by a PPT demonstrating few parental tips mandatory for the upbringing of the children to face the hardships of life. Emphasis was laid on the need of instilling social skills in a child in the base years by taking corrective measures and responding to the situation rather than reacting to it. The legal heads from DLC also gave an insight to the parents about the legal issues.

Counselling by Mr. Jatin Chawla

A career counselling workshop was held for students of classes IX. The base line of the workshop was to help the perspective generation to understand their hidden talent through an interactive counseling by the expert – Mr. Jatin Chawla – eminent educationist and famous counsellor. Choosing the field according to one’s interest and capability and then pursuing the same with conviction leads to success that is what Mr. Chawla conveyed to the gathering. By illustrating live cases and thought provoking deliberations, he made the atmosphere extremely electrifying and involved each and every participant to understand and realize their inherent strengths to opt their best suited career options. The interactive session at the end helped students in clarifying their doubts.

Workshop on Paints and Pigments

Workshop on Changes in Delhi University

• A workshop on Changes in Delhi University and options outside Delhi University was organized, for students of class 11th and 12 th, on 4th August 2016, to be abreast with the changes in order to take career related decisions. The workshop started with Mr. Anubhav providing an insight into eligibility criteria for entering Delhi University. He told the students that if they make a career in what they enjoy doing they will never have to press themselves to work even a single day. The students also got an insight about the latest changes in Admission process. The doubts of students regarding the best 4 subjects, and inclusion of Physical education, fine arts and I. P were also discussed He also discussed the introduction of entrance test along with the introduction of new courses and adding of seats. It was an enriching experience, and students benefited greatly from the greater awareness about the numerous career options they may pursue after class XII.

Workshop On WOW Vocabulary

Workshop report on wow vocabulary With an Endeavour to educate our young minds of class IX and X, a workshop on Wow Vocabulary was organized on 5th august 2016.The resource person Mr. Sunil from Pratham started with activity to simplify the students understanding on Developing Smart Vocabulary. The aim of this workshop was to manifest in students effective oratory skills, train the students for long lasting writing skills and to build within the students a desire to develop an innovative approach towards learning anything new. The students got an insight to learn through mnemonics, a technique to help memory retention. Various audio visuals were shown and fun activities were done to help students learn better.

An Orientation programme was held for the parents.

An Orientation programme was held for the parents of class 11th students. The parents were invited for the stream allocation. The gathering was addressed by the Principal Ma’am, who guided the parents to be with their wards at this stage of life. She spoke about the adolescent issues, school policies, and the importance of spending quality time with their children. She also told them to be firm but friendly with their wards so as to help them take better decisions in life. She satisfied the queries of the parents related to academics and school policies. The school counselor also urged the parents not to force their aspirations on their wards. Mr Vinod Nautiyal also discussed the various parameters on which the children were allocated the streams. The session ended with vote of thanks for the cooperation rendered by the parents in all their endeavors of the school

A workshop in the school premises was conducted on Autisim.

A workshop in the school premises was conducted on Autisim, on 7.4.14 , for the staff members wherein they were briefed on Autism . Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behavior. The various symptoms to identify Autism were also discussed.

Career Counseling session was rendered to the parents and students.

Career Counseling session was rendered to the parents and students of class 9th to 12th on 3.5.14 in the school premises. The Career Counselor Mr. Sanjeev Arora gave an insight into various careers available and necessary information about the careers. He told the students, ‘The first thing is to analyze your interest, hobby, inclination and potential. If you choose a career based on hobby and interest the rate of success and satisfaction level is high. Give priority to your potential and interest; do not choose any career under the influence of friends and parents.’
The Parents were told to help their wards to choose career keeping in mind- Area of interest, personality, aptitude, (assess your ward’s strengths and weaknesses, skills, possibility and opportunities and capability). He discussed about the conventional and non conventional careers wherein the career options were covered in five groups viz. People based, Creative, Business, Physical/Outdoor & Science based careers. It included coverage of premier institutes, starting salaries & work environment. Few Parents also gave their consent for Aptitude testing and individual counseling in school .It was an open House session from morning till afternoon.
The students and parents were satisfied with their queries being solved patiently. It was an enriching experience for one and all.

A workshop on Confidence Building level -1.

A workshop on Confidence Building level -1 , was conducted in school for special children along with the underachievers on 12.4.14. The resource person Mr. Shenode Nair practiced EFT with the students ,played games and helped them . The main aim of this workshop was to enhance the confidence level of these students. The students were given an insight regarding the potential available with them. The students enjoyed a lot this workshop. They did express their concerns and wanted solutions to their problems. The workshop was very interactive and level -2 will be followed soon.

A Career Workshop was Conducted for Students.

A career workshop was conducted for students of class 11th and 12 th of the science stream. The resource person Mr. Sanjeev Arora gave a valuable insight on various career avenues open for students.He started the session with discussion on the types of personality and the best career suited to their personality. He also talked about Time management and time related types for their exams .A power point presentation was shown to give a brief overview of the different colleges offering different courses. It also gave them an idea of the essential requirements to get the desired course. He laid emphasis on children doing SWOT analysis. It would help them minimize their weaknesses. He also interacted with the students (one to one) who had queries related to their careers .The session was done separately for students of 11 and 12 classes .It was an interactive session where the students got lot of information regarding different conventional and non conventional courses available.

A Workshop was Conducted on 7.5.14 on Personality Development.

A workshop was conducted on 7.5. 14 on Personality Development, communication and time management for the students of class 11th& 12th. The resource person Ms Sonam gave valuable insight to the students. Her interactive sessions with students dealt with the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of an individual, stressing the importance of a harmonious balance of all these aspects for a well-developed personality. Her session focused on relevant contemporary issues such as, stress management, time management, examination preparation and efficiently dealing with peer-group pressure. The session highlighted the need to equip our students with special skills and competencies to enable them to successfully deal with their often stressful and demanding schedules. The session ended on a high note of personal empowerment.

A Workshop was Conducted on 6.7.14 for Female Students of Classes.

A workshop was conducted on 6.7.14 for female students of classes 8,9, 10 to sensitize them about various problems and insecurities they have during the transition period .Dr. Saumya Mehta was the resource person who gave valuable insight to the students about puberty and transition towards adolescence. She also spoke about various physical and emotional changes the females are facing during this transition period. She also spoke about menstruation and problems associated with it. She laid emphasis on good eating habits , proper sleep, personal hygiene .The children also discussed various problems they face during this time.

A workshop on peace and Happiness. A workshop on peace and Happiness was conducted in school premises for the staff on 26.4.14.The resource person ,Mr. Apoorva Lochan said that for us to be able to spread joy, happiness and peace, it was imperative for us to feel it first, only then is it possible for us to give it to others.. He went on to say that the ‘key to happiness’ was in our own hands and that it is completely up to us as to how we choose to live our lives. One who practices Vipassana regularly is able to resolve these concerns and is able to lead a better, more fulfilled and enriching life. Besides giving the staff a glimpse into the technique of Vipassana by way of a ten-minute demo-practice session, he also addressed various queries, concerns and doubts raised by the audience. It was an enriching and enlightening workshop, which left everyone relaxed and gave them ‘food for thought’ .