“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” - E.E. Cummings  

A Puberty education Workshop was organised by Sachdeva Global School in collaboration with Whisper India for young girls of Grade VI- IX on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The session aimed at facilitating the students in adapting to the physical and emotional challenges brought forth by this developmental period. The session led by the team from Whisper India was incredibly interactive and allowed the learners to not only satiate their curiosity but also share their insights into many important topics like body awareness and positive body image, personal hygiene, being menstrual ready etc.

The young learners felt better prepared to face the trials of growing up and appreciated this opportunity to listen and learn in a safe and inclusive environment. All in all, the programme was a resounding success and ensured that these young learners are now better equipped to navigate the changes and challenges of their age.

“Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work” - APJ Abdul Kalam  

From stars to planets to galaxies and beyond, astronomy is the study of it all. It is a fascinating subject that can help stimulate a child’s mind. It can help them learn about the world around them and understand the universe.

An Astronomy Workshop was organized on 30th November 2023 for the students of Classes I & II. The students were treated to an incredible, hands -on workshop organized by Space India that left them starry-eyed and inspired. Our budding astronomers discovered the wonders of our planetary neighbours through exciting activities. They also learnt the movement of the Earth and the Moon with respect to each other and the Sun. The workshop acted as the medium for the students learn more about the universe-The Solar System, Comets and Asteroids.

Students were encouraged to ask questions, fostering critical thinking skills and a love for scientific inquiry. They thoroughly enjoyed the fun-filled activities and quiz. This amazing workshop had a clear mission, to ignite a passion for the mysteries of the universe in our young minds.

“The future depends on what you do today.” —Mahatma Gandhi  

The Open House of IITD, the single biggest day to exhibit an extensive collection of innovative research and product development projects held annually on its premises, kicked off with an inaugural lecture to inspire hundreds of students thronging to get a feel of the scientific temperament of this wonderful institution. The event was much-awaited after a gap of three years due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It held on 04th November 2023 (Saturday) at the prestigious IIT Delhi campus.

Students of classes 11 and 12 got the opportunity to witness and celebrate the groundbreaking initiatives while exploring some of the most sophisticated Science and Technology facilities available at IIT Delhi. The warm welcome, informative sessions, hands-on experiences and an impressive exhibition of engineering prototypes left a lasting impact on our students.

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” — Albert Einstein  

Sachdeva Global School, organized an informative and enriching workshop on Career Options and Preparation for CUET by Career Launchers on 30th October, 2023 for students of Classes XI and XII. The career coach, Mr. Abhishek Pandey, familiarized the students with numerous career options after Class XII, the admission criteria of various universities and the three golden rules to crack any entrance exam.

The students were apprised about CUET- the Common University Entrance Test, an all-India examination to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various central & state universities of India. Mr. Pandey discussed various aspects of the exam comprehensively, including the CUET syllabus, courses, universities and colleges accepting CUET scores and how to prepare for the exam.

The entire session was not only deeply informative, but also opened various avenues for the students to explore. The session concluded with an interactive Question & Answer round.

“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” —Chris Grosser  

Students of class XII attended Confluence Mega Fair and Meet on 18th Oct,2023 by Jitin Chawla's Centre for Career Development organized by school to facilitate their awareness in making reasonable career choices according to their aptitude and industry demands. Representatives from well-acclaimed Indian and foreign universities provided valuable guidance to the students. An interactive discussion by the eminent career counsellor Mr. Jitin Chawla was the highlight of the event he guided the students regarding misconceptions about various careers, Lack of in-depth knowledge about courses, the scope cost of wrong career choice is high, dynamic scenario of higher education system in India, confusion with respect to stream selection and career decisions. Distinguished Speaker Dr. Aruna Broota, Clinical Psychologist gave tips to students on how to stay motivated and develop reading and learning skills. She shared the strategies of “Talking to the hand” and “Making notes.”

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”- Benjamin Franklin  

Learning outcomes are skills, abilities, knowledge, or values that students should be able to display after completing a course. They put emphasis on what the students will do rather than what the teacher will teach.

Organizing various capacity building and empowerment programs to improve teachers’ professional competency is one of the major objectives of the Training Unit of CBSE. Given their importance to the development of the nation, quality issues in school education are among CBSE’s top priority. The Board selects and trains master trainers and mentors to ensure the benefits of these programs to percolate down all he teachers and students in the school.

A CBSE workshop on ‘Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies’ was conducted at Sachdeva Global School, Sec 18, Dwarka on Saturday, 26th August 2023. Forty-seven teachers from different schools in Delhi came to attend the workshop led by resource persons, Ms. Moninder Pal Kaur (Principal, Shiv Modern School) and Ms. Shruti Pandey (consultant, free-lancer and psychologist for CBSE, NCERT and NDMC), respectively.

The workshop discussed various ways of teaching, its objectives and outcomes. This was followed by an activity-based learning experience for all the participants. The participants were motivated to actively participate and share their views and experiences.

The resource persons analyzed the importance of the implementation of the learning outcomes and its importance in the day-to-day life.

The workshop provided practical knowledge on sorting and segregating paper waste, ensuring that only recyclable paper is collected thereby everyone’s understanding of the importance of paper recycling and waste management increased, and they were motivated to actively participate in the drive.

The drive that started from 21st August 23 and is to continue till 4th September 23 aims to collect a considerable quantity of paper waste from the students and the staff. The collected paper waste will be handed over to Blue Planet Environment Solutions, who will ensure its proper recycling and disposal. Through this initiative, the school aims to contribute to environmental conservation efforts by reducing paper waste and promoting sustainable practices.

By the end of the drive, the school hopes to achieve its target of collecting 5000 kilograms of paper waste. This significant contribution will reduce the burden on landfills and minimize the harmful environmental impact of paper waste. In conclusion, the paper waste collection drive organized by the school in collaboration with Blue Planet Environment Solutions is an essential step towards promoting sustainable practices and waste management. Through this drive, the school aims to raise awareness about the significance of paper recycling and encourage active participation from the students and staff.

We at Sachdeva Global School, Dwarka feel it is our social responsibility to continue such initiatives to create a more sustainable and eco-friendlier environment for the good of humankind!

“Astronomy compels us the soul to look upwards and lead us from one world to another”  

The wide canopy of the sky holds a million secrets and astronomy helps us to uncover them. Sachdeva Global School organised an astronomy workshop for the classes I & II on 20th July 2023. It started with a detailed presentation on the space and some interesting facts. It was immensely proud moment to witness student’s excitement and eagerness to learn about Earth’s atmosphere and space. Post presentation, students participated in some enriching activities with full zeal and enthusiasm. They were given opportunity to work in a team which inculcate the spirit of team work and leadership along with enhancing their logical reasoning skills.

The activities included observing the various objects that belong to the Earth or Earth’s atmosphere and objects that belong to the space. Students also classified the worldly belongings into man-made, natural and heavenly body. This workshop provided a unique learning experience to our young explorer.

“Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.”- Johannes Brahms  

Whether it’s art or craft, everything about creativity involves feelings. Creativity cannot be exhausted. There is always something new to explore. Craft is the vehicle for expressing your vision. Craft is the visible edge of art. Everyone needs motivation and crafting is one of the best ways to do so.

A workshop was conducted on Art and Craft for Teachers of classes 3-5 on 30th June 2023 which was attended by teachers of Sachdeva Global School. The workshop was organised by Ms. Sangeeta Gupta from NIE - ‘The Times of India. She started the session with utmost enthusiasm and taught the teachers different ways to create coloured paper patterns and decorative borders. The teachers were highly engaged in the activity and showed their skills exuberantly. The workshop was conducted to enhance the creative skills of the teachers which will also reflect on their students and learning crafts is one of the best ways to ameliorate confidence, self-expression and visual learning. It also makes us appreciate art and culture.

The teachers actively participated and thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. “Art always does not need a canvas, it is everywhere.”

“More important than the curriculum is the question of methods of teaching and the spirit in which teaching is given.” – Bertrand Russel  

Teachers are great facilitators of knowledge and skills in the 21st century teaching and learning profession. Teachers use teaching aids to enhance classroom instruction, extract learners’ attention, and create motivation to learn. Keeping the teaching pedagogies in mind, Sachdeva Global School conducted a workshop on ‘New Teaching Aids and Techniques’. Ms Jayshree was invited as the resource person who talked about how to make a class more creative and stimulating for both, the teacher and the students.

The teachers were asked to introduce themselves in an innovative way, where they compared themselves with a fruit or a vegetable and gave one similarity or one difference between them and the fruit chosen. The workshop also aimed at changing the mindset and perspective of the participants, which is mostly unidirectional. Various questions were asked, which led to multiple and different solutions to the same problem. Emphasis was laid on making the classrooms engaging and child centric where interaction between the teacher and students should be extensive.

The workshop concluded with the objective of making teaching innovative and using strategies that would trigger curiosity in students.

“I was not born for one corner; the whole universe is my native planet”. - Kalpana Chawla  

SPACE Explorer Workshop focuses on teaching Space Science and Astronomy to students through hands on experience. The workshop aims at enriching the knowledge of students and enhancing their life skills. An astronomy workshop was organised by Space Explorer Organisation on 11th May 2023 for Classes I & II.

The workshop started with a detailed presentation on all the planets and solar system with some amazing facts about astronomy. To build up the student’s knowledge on astronomy, the trainers narrated a story on “Earth Our only Home”. A beautiful story of characters Raghav and Pihu were presented to the children showcasing the importance of sources of water, solar energy, afforestation, etc.

The students were also involved in various activities like Good Vs Bad Deed on Earth and Multiple features of different planets. The student’s involvement in group activities helped them inculcate the spirit of teamwork and leadership along with critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.

It aimed to acquaint students with various domains of CUET, its eligibility criteria, application procedure, various courses available and its relevance worldwide. The representative addressed students’ queries and put their qualms to rest. Children were guided not to restrict themselves to clichés or general ideas but rather to broaden their horizons. The views pertaining to the selection of a good college as a precursor to a bright future as it heralds better placement opportunities were also discussed. The facts and figures related to admission and reservation was an eye opener for all the students. The session proved to be distinctly constructive as the children were motivated and their self-esteem was boosted, their critical thinking skills were kindled and felt immensely encouraged by the expert guidance.

“Women’s liberation is the liberation of the feminine in the man and the masculine in the woman.”  

Gender sensitization is the teaching of gender acknowledgement and encouragement of change in behavior through gender equality concerns. The goal of gender sensitization is to address issues in gender equality and encourage participants to pursue solutions.

CBSE COE East conducted a workshop to sensitize the teachers of various schools in Delhi on the same. The various components of the workshop were the usage of gender-neutral language, gender appropriate lesson planning and to create gender friendly environment in the school. These topics were covered with the help of variety of activities, videos and a power point presentation which helped to create an informative and interactive learning environment for all the participants. The workshop was a worthy effort by CBSE in the direction of gender sensitization as the NEP 2020. It also elaborated about gender appropriate behavior in the schools and about the education of the children coming from different genders as accepted now.

The workshop was organized with the aim of introducing and acclimatizing the students with the various career options they had as well as the general climate of law practice in the civil, criminal and international law arenas. Mr Gaurav focussed on the new and exciting upcoming legal careers that the students can pursue. The students were also given a succinct idea about the various sections that would be assessed in the entrance exam. He also gave a roadmap to secure good scores in the law competitive exams (CLAT and AILET) and earn a spot in the top National Law Universities. In addition, the students were also tested to check their aptitude in the field.

The session was an informative and an enlightening one. It gave the students clarity and a better understanding of the field of law.

"That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”- Neil Armstrong  

We live in an era of space exploration however, astronomy is only addressed in a small portion of our current curriculum and to fill this void, an astronomy workshop orientation was organised by SPACE Explorers Organization at Sachdeva Global School. The workshop was conducted on the 12th and 13th of April 2023 for the students of Classes I and II.

In this session, students were made aware of the term astronomy and how one can choose to become an astronomer. Further, they introduced and explained the terms like solar system, planets, astronauts etc. to them. To enhance their knowledge, they showed a video which depicted life in space. They also showed the model of the hydro-rocket during the session and launched it to make students aware of how rockets work.

It was an interactive and informative workshop. It gave students an opportunity to participate and find answers to the mysteries of the universe.