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21st December 2013 – Phonetics Workshop
 To develop the skill in reading and spelling among children, a phonetics workshop was conducted by the school for parents, on 21st December 2013. The workshop emphasized on the importance of phonics, sounds of alphabets, breaking of words for easy reading etc. The workshop also helped parents in knowing the relationship between spoken sounds and written letters, reading texts accurately and quickly. The session was very interactive, as many fun learning games and activities were conducted for parents, such as I-Sky, crossword puzzles, tongue twisters etc., which helped in answering their queries. Few links of alphabet songs were also shared with parents. The workshop was well appreciated by the parents and will go a long way in helping their words to develop a strong base of English Language.
10th December 2013 – Planetarium Show (I – II)
 Sachdeva Global School, headed a step ahead to widen the horizon of learning by organizing a planetarium show named, ‘The Orange Planetarium’ for the children of classes I – II on 10th December 2013.
The aim of the show was to explore and unveil the universe and its facts. The children were introduced to the world of astronomy and celestial body in the form of stories. The theme of the show was The theme of the show was ‘The stars in the sky’ for class I and ‘Chanda Mama’ for class II.
The show organized for class I depicted star stories from different sky cultures like the fascinating story of the ‘Moon’ and ‘Nakshatras’. The show titled ‘Chanda Mama’ enlightened the children with different phases of moon and how they are related to our hindu festivals. The show covered a lunar calendar as well.
It was an enriching, exciting and thrilling experience to see a high definition digital sky in school. Thus, it was appreciated and enjoyed by all.
7th December 2013 – Astronomy Club: Time and Direction
 “Time and Direction” session was based on the effective use of Sundial to tell time. Students were divided into groups and a kit was given to them. They placed the sundial on a sunny spot on the playground and marked the four points on the four edges. They then focused on the shadows formed by the sun and used it to calculate the time. At the end, students were asked few questions about where they thought the shadow would form in late afternoon. It was a great learning experience for the students .They also learnt about the role of sun in the galaxy and its use to tell time.
6th November 2013 – Nickelodeon Workshop
 Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) television network that is aimed mainly at young children, conducted a workshop with class II – III students at Sachdeva Global School on 6th November 2013.
Cartoons are a great way to challenge thinking process about an issue in young minds. Cartoons capture new ideas through humour, satire and caricature, bringing together disparate ideas or symbols. Cartoons can be used in the global education classroom to:
- Stimulate interest and involve students
- Challenge thinking on controversial topics
- Analyze historical or current issues
- Gauge understanding and attitudes
- Develop visual literacy
Acknowledging these ideas, SGS organized an interesting workshop for young learners to engage them back in active thinking and learning after Diwali break. Students were shown some cartoon videos from the famous shows like “Motu Patlu” and “Pakdam Pakdai” airing on Nickelodeon.
It was followed by asking questions to students based on the videos, playing games and distribution of prizes. Students were filled with great energy and enthusiasm on watching their favourite cartoon series. They comprehended the videos and answered the questions excitedly. Games “Feed the Motu” and “Blindfold” were also enjoyed thoroughly by the kids. Winners got a stationery boxes, flags and stickers etc. The session was indeed filled with exciting and joyful activities for the students. The workshop also gave an idea to teachers that cartoon videos can be used as learning tool and they can serve as an easy way to stimulate interest in students across a range of literacy levels.
31st October 2013 - Personality Development Workshop
 Sachdeva Global School conducted a ‘Personality Development Workshop’ for the students of classes IX-XII on 31 October 2013. The resource person for this session was Lt. Col. Raja Dutta who is an Artillery Officer of the Indian Army. The session began with an interactive and vibrant discussion of what the word “personality” means to students. The speaker talked about dreams and aspirations instilling the message that, goals are nothing but dreams with deadlines. An introduction to what encompasses the domain of personality was talked about in order to give a better understanding of the topic and for the students to personalize this learning experience. Lt. Col. Dutta divided his speech into two main parts: ‘Dynamics of Self’ and ‘Group Dynamics’.
In the “Dynamics of Self”, intriguing questions like, ‘Who am I?’, ‘What is my personality?’, ‘Do I have a balanced personality?’, ‘How to undertake self development?’ etc. were thrown to the audience to talk about. Key importance was given to increased self-awareness and the need to understand oneself better. Different personality types were talked about, where the audience was asked to recognize which is their personality type.
After this lively and interesting introduction, the speaker went on to elaborate on the need for self-awareness where each person needs to explore his/ her individual personality, value systems, beliefs and natural tendencies. He spoke about how each person is unique and emphasized on the need for self-reflection to gain better insight. The speaker spoke of five areas of self awareness which were: core self evaluation, values, learning style, attitude towards change, and emotional intelligence. He challenged the audience to move towards greater self awareness in their personal lives to be able to understand one’s strengths and plan better while making personal goals. The speaker spoke about the various defensive techniques people take when they encounter conflicting information about their self-concept and he encouraged students to allow significant others to provide insight into our own behaviors to better their understanding of themselves. The speaker also enlightened the audience with a technique to understand personality which is called ‘SWOT Analysis’. Under the larger umbrella of personality development, the speaker went on to talk about the various realms of the individual which included the mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional aspects. The speaker also brought forth the gender differences on how boys and girls typically react under different circumstances. He encouraged the students to build their confidence by inculcating good habits of cleanliness, exercise, dressing sharply, speaking up, expressing gratitude, complimenting others, etc.
After having brainstormed on different personality types, the speaker enlightened the students with personality tips like not comparing one’s life with others, having positive thoughts, understanding one’s limitations, avoiding gossip and working on dreams when awake. He also talked about self-motivation being a state of mind which one must try to be in always to be successful in life. The speaker also stressed on the pressing need of time management in today’s busy world scenario. He spoke about the importance of time and how to manage and prioritize to ensure a productive use of one’s time and energy.
Lt. Col. Dutta also emphasizes on the pressing need of effective communication between individuals to improve relationships, avoid conflicts and establish successful passing of information from one individual to the other. He also highlighted the need to listen, understand non-verbal cues, manage stress and be emotionally aware. Thus, the speaker ended this highly interactive workshop encouraging the students to emulate what they have learnt and grow as individuals who are responsible to oneself and to others.
31st October 2013 – Sky Observation Over Night Session
 Sky observations have always been an integral part of an astronomer’s to –do list. The heavens above are a storehouse of mysteries, waiting to be unveiled. Astronomy club students got the opportunity to explore the countless beauties that adorn the night sky.
On 31st October 2013 students were taken to Sariska (Tiger Den Resort) for sky observation over night session. The session started with venus observation and orientation of site. Students then enjoyed the dinner in the pleasant weather of sariska. Planispheres were given to them and they learnt how to read it. Using same planisphere they started their challenge of constellation hunting. They viewed Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Jupiter, Mars, Moon and Constellations etc. Observing the changed sky on 1st November 2013, early morning was the best experience for the students. It was the wonderful chance for our young astronomers to venture into the fascinating world of astronomy.
21st October 2013 – Techunt Genius Session
 A Techunt Genius Session was conducted for the students of the classes XI – XII on 21st October 2013. The speaker for the session was Mr. Amit Grover who is an IIT Delhi and IIM Indore alumnus and CEO of Nurture Talent Academy.
The session started with an introductory talk followed by a video on various innovations made in recent past. The students were also involved in various creativity games which they thoroughly enjoyed.
The students were also guided on various career options based on their analytical skills, intent and creativity.
The workshop was very well taken by all the students.
14th October 2013 – Astronomy Club: Evening Sky Observation
 The aspiring students of the Astronomy Club along with their parents attended an evening sky observation on 14th October 2013 conducted by Antriksh Education in the school grounds. The senior students were briefed on the working and the principles of a telescope, while the junior students were curiously involved in some fun activities.
The school field was converted to an observatory of its kind with many telescopes placed for our students and their parents. The sky seemed so near and the far away planets looked so clear through them. The students were grouped to take on the task of viewing terrestrial objects, the evening star, Planet Venus, our natural satellite, the Moon and Pole Star. The finale was done by an enthralling laser show which spell bounded every one. The parents present also saw the sky through the eager eyes of their children and sportingly participated in the quiz.
11th September 2013 - Workshop on Nutrition
 With the aim of inculcating healthy habits and importance of health and hygiene in each and every Globalite, SGS organized a workshop on Nutrition on 11 September 2013 for classes IV and V. The workshop was conducted by an NGO of repute, School Health Annual Report Programme (SHARP). With a vision of promoting healthcare of children, the resource person Ms. Rameet emphasized on the importance of fruits in maintaining a proper balance of nutrients in the body. Kiwi, a fruit that is not commonly consumed by children, but has immense nutritional value, was talked about in great detail. The session was informative and interactive and ended on a healthy note with the distribution of a fruit of kiwi to each student.
9th October 2013 – A Rendezvous With Self (For Girls)
 Sachdeva Global School conducted a workshop titled, “A rendezvous with self" for girls from classes VII - XII. The speaker for the session was Mrs. Sumana Dutta, the Academic Supervisor. She began with an ice-breaker to make her audience feel at ease with who they were from a physiological point of view. Here all the students in the workshop were made to feel comfortable and appreciate how uniquely each woman is created to be equipped to embark the beautiful journey of womanhood.
The workshop was then carried forward with the speaker giving a detailed description of the female anatomy and how the body functions at critical developmental milestones. Following this she went on to sensitize the girls about the social issues tied with puberty. She elaborated at how special and unique is the role of a woman in continuing human race. The students were motivated to treat their body with respect and be utmost cautious about their personal space being encroached upon by anyone whether from inside the family or outside. The girls were encouraged and challenged to speak up to any trustworthy adult or their friend about being abused in any form. They were appealed to demand respect when it came to their physical bodies.
The students were sensitized to the issue of objectification of women by media in various forms. They were encouraged to dress in a manner appropriate to their social setting and level of cultural maturity and openness. The fact that they needed to be safe and wise in staying away from problem areas especially after sunset was stressed on. The use of Facebook and being careful about one’s private pictures and information, cyber bullying and other cyber crimes was brought to their awareness. The workshop ended on a high note with the students having been made to go through a journey of understanding and appreciating the rights and responsibilities of being a woman.
7th September 2013 - Life Skill Workshop
 A Life skill workshop was held at Sachdeva Global School, Dwarka on 7th September, 2013 as part of the series of Orientation workshop for teachers by ‘PROMISE’. The purpose of the workshop was to help the teachers in discouraging the students from using foul language.
The workshop guided the teachers in making the students understand that foul language doesn’t make them mature and cool. Infact mature people refrain from using such language. And if they would not like others to abuse them, similarly others would not like them to use abusive language. We need to encourage the students to think before they talk.
13th August 2013 - Financial Education Workshop
 An informative workshop on financial education was held on 13th August 2013 by Mr. Mukul Jain, Representative of SEBI (Securities Exchange Board of India). The Workshop focused on basic investment and financial terms like Shares, Debentures, Mutual funds, Financial Papers, etc. The workshop threw light on the need and importance of various financial instruments. He emphasized on the institutional framework of financial market which consist of RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FMC and PFRDA. It proved to be very fruitful and informative session for classes XI and XII.
3rd August 2013 – Phonetics Workshop
 An interactive workshop on Phonics was held on 3rd August 2013 by Ms. Monisha Gupta, who is an alumnus of the prestigious Sacred Heart Convent and Loyola School. She received an Honours degree from Indraprastha College, Delhi University. She has worked in various schools and has also been the resource person with the British Council, India Habitat Centre, Times of India and Scholastic India. She is the Master Trainer for “UK College for Teachers’ Accredited Course” on Phonics from Scholastic.
The workshop brought into light the various aspects of teaching and learning the phonics sounds. The teachers of classes Buds – II and the English faculty attended the workshop.
She emphasized that for children to be more attentive and active in the classroom, storytelling techniques, interactive games and funfilled worksheets should be used. More participation and interaction from the childrens’ end would motivate them to understand the concept and usage of phonetics.
For each and every letter, she gave verbal clues
Eg:- for letter l –roll your tongue
V – bite the lower lip
W – round mouth
To correlate the sound with the respective letter.
She also put light on the importance of sight words and how to introduce them to the students.
The workshop was really informative and thoroughly enjoyed by all the teachers.
26th July 2013 - Life Skill Workshop for Students
A series of workshops were conducted by the Life Skill Partner “Promise” to empower the students with the ‘all – important’, life skill of being great conversationalists.
The students were made to appreciate the importance of this skill in today’s lifestyle. They were given certain tips on improving their conversation skills. They were advised to use ‘ABC’ and ‘TIS’ in their conversation wherein ‘ABC’ stands for equal emphasis on “Audience, Body Language and Content” while TIS stands for “Topic, Importance and Speaker”.
Each student was asked to present a topic publically. The same learning carried on in the classrooms where teachers asked the students to present topics related to their subjects in a similar way.
Thus it ensured complete learning of the skill of ‘public speaking’ for all students.
(23rd – 26th) July 2013 - National Leadership Workshop 2013
S. Padmashree a student of class X along with a teacher Ms. Megha Chaudhary attended the National Leadership Workshop which held from 23rd July to 26th July at CEE Ahmedabad. The workshop was attended by 26 students selected from all over India through a three level selection process.
The workshop started with ice breaker session followed by project based learning. Next session was by Prof. Pradyumna Vyas at National Institute of Design. Students were very excited to interact with him and were clarifying many of their doubts related to the topic. After the lunch, Understanding Environment session was facilitated by Mr Pramod Sharma and Ms Annie Gregory wherein the components of environment and their interdependence were discussed. The teacher were taken to ADALAJ-STEPWELL, The well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai and is several stories in depth. At night, the whole group headed to IIM Ahmedabad to have an interaction with Dr. Anil Gupta, Professor, IIM Ahmedabad on Environment. The lively professor did create an atmosphere of boundless energy among the students and he said that we can’t change the world but we can definitely change ourselves. 26th July started with a session by Mr. Sanjay Joshi on communication for change. Then the students with their mentors had a group discussion with the team members of CCE on their action plans followed by the exhibition of the same. Training programe certificate was given to the teacher and the student was trained to execute the action plan in the school. It was a great learning experience!
11th July 2013 - Astronomy Club Workshop
Students aspiring to become member of Astronomy Club of Sachdeva Global School attended a workshop conducted by Antriksh Education on ISS Earth Kam which is a NASA sponsored program started in 1996. This program allows student of middle school to request high-quality photographs of their planet taken from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Since its creation, thousands of photographs of Earth have been taken by digital cameras on select space flights and the International Space Station. The digitized images are transmitted from orbit via a TDRSS Ku band satellite link to Johnson Space Center Mission Control.
Each student participating in this mega event was given two codes to request the photograph of his / her selected location. Students also sent messages and best wishes to the astronauts. The students felt excited and elated to be able to connect to the international community in this novel way.
28th June 2013 – Introduction to the world of counseling and its relevance in school settings
A workshop for the teachers was conducted by the school counselor on 28th June 2013. The workshop began with an icebreaker called ‘Fact or fiction?’ This was done by asking everyone to write on a piece of paper three things about themselves which may not be known to the others participants. Two were supposed to be facts and one a fiction. This simple activity was fun, and helped the group get to know more about each other. Then Ms. Susanna talked about what counseling is and what it involves, which is knowledge of self, including attitudes, values, and feelings and the ability to recognize how and what factors affect oneself. She also emphasized on the fact that a prime factor of counseling was goodwill which is the desire to work on behalf of clients in a constructive way that ethically promotes independence. Then she introduced the concept of school counseling and how it encompasses working with students individually or in groups, working with teachers and administrators, and also with education agencies, social services, and businesses; and partnering with parents to address unique needs of specific children.
The next aspect the counselor introduced was the vital role of ethics in counseling. Firstly, she talked about confidentiality and privacy of the personal life of a child/parent/client that must be kept at all costs. The counselor and teachers in a school must inculcate a culture of mutual respect, where an individual is respected for his/her uniqueness. This was followed by interactive sessions of role plays to understand the ill effects of labeling a child. A discussion followed where the teachers who were labeled spoke about what emotions they felt. After this the counselor took the time of driving home the point of labeling, where the need to focus on the why the child behaves inappropriately is the main point rather than the child being labeled as ‘bad’, ‘undisciplined’, or ‘naughty’. She emphasized the point that tags or labels have a snow-ball effect, re-affirm the problem even more, kill self-esteem and confidence, and have life-long effects. After this intense session the counselor introduced a game for teachers where they were given a balloon and a pin. The game instruction was that they had to blow their balloon and hold it in one hand and hold the pin in the other. After everyone was ready, they had to protect their balloon and break the other participants’ balloons. The lesson behind the game was that the balloon represented one’s ego and the pin was the tiny situation or action or word that was enough to hurt another’s ego. The counselor encouraged and motivated the teachers to work as a team and to be sensitive and caring towards the feelings of their colleagues and other staff so as to increase productivity and team spirit.
Finally the counselor talked about the topic of teachers being role models and mentors. To begin this topic, she engaged the teachers in a discussion about going down the memory lane to describe about one teacher who influenced them positively in life and one negatively. A time of nostalgic revelations followed where every teacher re-lived their school days. The speaker then emphasized that it is the duty and responsibility of a teacher to maintain professionalism in his/her conduct and general demeanor. The fact that even as a teacher respect must be commanded from the students and every teacher has an audience that is always watching him/her constantly. The workshop ended on a high note where a video from the movie “To sir with love” was shown. This true story of an inspiring teacher epitomizes the role of an empathetic teacher who finally wins over his students and makes them better human beings. This workshop set the right tempo and drive to begin the new academic semester.
27th June 2013 - Classroom Management Workshop
A very interactive and influential workshop was taken by Mr. Bhavesh Suryakant on the importance of effective classroom management which is a very important aspect of teaching. He started the session by showing a cartoon clipping which emphazied on the patience the teacher should have despite the everyday challenges they face in the classroom. He then discussed the three main qualities of the educator that is Heart, Passion and Desire to succeed. He also focussed on the fact that effective teaching lies in creating basic routines among students. He provided various techniques to deal with disruptive behaviours. At the end, an inventory was given to the teachers to evaluate their own personalities. It was an enriching and enlighting in-service training for the teachers.
27th June 2013 - Classroom Management Workshop
A very interactive and influential workshop was taken by Mr. Bhavesh Suryakant on the importance of effective classroom management which is a very important aspect of teaching. He started the session by showing a cartoon clipping which emphazied on the patience the teacher should have despite the everyday challenges they face in the classroom. He then discussed the three main qualities of the educator that is Heart, Passion and Desire to succeed. He also focussed on the fact that effective teaching lies in creating basic routines among students. He provided various techniques to deal with disruptive behaviours. At the end, an inventory was given to the teachers to evaluate their own personalities. It was an enriching and enlighting in-service training for the teachers.
24th June 2013 - Feedback on Robotronics Workshop
An interesting Robotronics training workshop for teachers was organized by Mr. Krishan on 24th June, 2013. This workshop focussed on designing different types of electronic sensors and circuits and using them in making manual or autonomous robots. Mr. Krishan explained that the basics of Robotics is about designing computer controlled machines that are programmed to move, manipulate objects and work while interacting with their environment. The teachers were also informed about the functioning of gear system and levels of making robots using different methods. It was an informative workshop and covered all the aspects of wired controlled robotics and wireless robotics using Robo Grammer Software.
The teachers who attended this training programme were Mrs. Geetika Pandey, Ms. Jaity Kautilya, Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Mrs. Seema Solanki.
22nd June 2013 - Life Skills Workshop
Sachdeva Global School has entered into a partnership with the PROMISE group who gave an inspiring life skills workshop conducted by Mr. Lokesh N. Darira and Mr. Kamaljeet Singh for all the teachers. The topic they brought alive in this interactive workshop was how to develop, “Innovative Teaching Techniques”. Their main aim was to enable the teachers to empower their students with their acquired life skills. Mr. Lokesh, the main speaker started with an important fact that seventy-five percent of a child’s personality is formed by 13-14 years. Many techniques were influenced by what the author ‘Dale Carnegie’ has followed in his books. The speaker said that the teachers who smile at the beginning of their classes tend to teach, manage and sell better. He practically asked teachers to motivate shy students to smile more to help them overcome their anxiety in public. He also emphasized upon the fact that for a speaker, the first seven seconds are crucial in connecting to any audience as a speaker in front of a group. Mr. Lokesh encouraged the teachers to create a class culture, where techniques like ‘one more time’, ‘double clap’, and ‘left arm’, etc. could be inculcated. The speaker also talked about learning is a social activity where 40% of the matter can be assimilated by the students if teachers are innovative with the layout of their lesson plans and they are more physically agile in the classroom.
The speaker challenged the teachers to move out of their comfort zones and be more creative in the way they teach their students. He brought out the concept of ‘charisma triangle’ where if a person is one who smile more, is cool, calm and contained, he/she can transform himself/herself into a charismatic leader. He also highlighted the fact that as a teacher and as a charismatic leader one must never use foul language or physically abuse another individual. Students should come to school for the right reasons he highlighted. The concept of each individual being incredible was asserted and a task was given for every teacher. The speaker motivated the teachers that after they get ready every morning to say “I am incredible and incredible things will happen to me today”. This self-motivation technique played a role in the success of the speaker’s life as per his testimony.
The other concept that Mr. Lokesh was about learn, practice, teach. The three phases in which a teacher can more than double her pupils learning capacity in class. He also gave some techniques on public speaking- ABC (audience, body language, content) and TIS (topic, importance and speaker). Using these techniques a surprise activity was conducted by Mr. Kamaljeet Singh where a few teachers who got simple topics were given the opportunity to speak about it using these techniques. Overall it was a very motivating workshop where many useful techniques and skills were imbibed. The teachers were oriented to the life skill training and made aware of the upcoming life skill workshops for classes III to XII. Thus, with an open and inspired mindset the workshop ended with renewed energy and vigor.
21st June - 2013 - Workshop on Story Telling
With the vision of “making a positive change in society by using storytelling as a tool of culture and learning”; the Academic Head, Mrs. Sumana Dutta took an extensive session with the teachers of classes Buds to II. The workshop aimed at motivating the teachers to take up storytelling professionally as well as add entertainment value by using it as an art form.
The workshop began with the teachers revisiting their childhood memoirs of the bedtime or school story telling sessions. The sketches drawn by the teachers of their favourite story were shuffled and redistributed. Each participant had to arrive at the name of the story by looking at the illustration and taking positive help by the illustrator herself.
The importance of body language and voice modulation in story telling was drawn out by various activities. Soon, all the teachers were geared up for the final session, but, before that, Sumana Ma’am herself narrated a beautiful story, which was full of emotions, expressions and voice modulation. During this session, teachers could relate to the story emotionally. They were then made to illustrate the part of the story which appealed to them the most. Sharing of understanding was done. This session helped the teachers understand and appreciate the essentials to be a great story teller and the ingredients for an amazing story narration session.
Finally, it was time when the teachers were divided into two groups and given a task of creating a story, developing it and enacting it out. This activity saw a great deal of energy, emotions and creativity.
By the end of the day-long workshop, teachers had a sense of discovery of their own creative abilities and they were inspired to use them in their day-to-day teaching effectively.
(21st -22nd) June 2013 – Workshop on Teachnext Software
SGS runs a smart class in every classroom in partnership with “Teachnext”. A workshop for teachers was organized on (21st -22nd) June 2013 to update the teachers about the latest changes that have been incorporated in the software and contents to make it more effective for students.
Interactive faculty-wise sessions were organized where the teachers discussed their queries and put forth suggestions for betterment. The resource person from Teachnext in turn updated the teachers about content that has been added recently.
It was one more step of SGS towards striving for excellence.
20th June 2013 – Workshop for Teachers on Class Management
A very interesting and in-depth talk was given by Mrs. Anu Singh, on the challenges teachers have to face in a school/classroom environment. She began with a tea cup analogy where she said in order to learn new things one needs to unlearn certain things, just like a cup of tea that is full cannot be filled further. As per studies, children come with pre-recorded messages of 24,000 on an average and they tend to behave in a manner they are familiar with at home. She also mentioned that parents often unrealistically expect a teacher to have a magical wand that will transform their child into someone like “Einstein” and the likes of him. It is the duty of every teacher to remind the parent that she needs a reasonable amount of time and cooperation from the parents to bring about any transformation in children.
She also highlighted the fact kids tend to differ in the way they behave at home from the way they do in school. Many children expect the same attention they receive at home even in a classroom setting which leads to behavioral problems. The fact that parents tend to be pushy with their children in today’s competitive world was highlighted. Parents need to be encouraged to trust the teachers and their ways of teaching as a professional. She also stressed on the fact that every child has a unique personality and an in-built disposition to react to different life situations. Teachers need to be sensitive to that and try and bring out the best in the child.
A child’s IQ is always not related to his/her academic performance only. As teachers we need to be sensitive not to label children. As educationists we need to focus on the main problem/issue rather than on the symptoms. Mrs. Singh gave the example of polarized parents from the movie- “Taare Zameen Par”. Many times without us realizing children come with a lot of emotional baggage and thereby it makes the kids act those frustrations out in the class. She impressed upon the fact that respect starts at home and parents need to be role models for their children, so they can imbibe respect for their elders at an early age.
She also brought to light the fact that in today’s world “the tuition-culture” devalues the efforts of the teachers in school. School is becoming a place to have fun, making attention span of children dip lower. These parallel classes create more issues or problems in the school setting. Teachers were urged to take time to know their students. Discipline in a child needs to be inculcated. She also advocated the fact that a teacher must make clear lines with regards to a teacher-student relationship. Abusive language must be discouraged. The need to sensitize parents about the effects of media exposure on a child was emphasized. There is a great requirement to boost teaching of life skills to students these days.
Overall, she motivated all the teachers to be insightful about their own selves first and learn to be more empathetic towards their students.
20th June 2013 - Workshop on Team Building
Sachdeva Global School, Dwarka, kick started the new session by conducting a special workshop on 20 June 2013, for teachers that focussed on Team building. The workshop also worked as an ice breaker for teachers who have joined the school in the current session. It provided a platform for teachers to interact and get to know their colleagues better.
The workshop was spearheaded by the head of our school, Mrs. Novita Chopra. It was an interactive session involving both group and individual activities. The session commenced on a light note with a fun introductory activity; what does your Ringtone say about you? The workshop consisted of various activities such as observation skills activity; this involved teachers to fill a questionnaire related to their immediate surroundings. There was another interesting activity that focussed on communication skills. It gauged the perception and understanding of teachers vis a vis what is being communicated. The Three word describer activity tested the mutual understanding of teachers and how well they know each other. In this activity each teacher wrote three words describing self and members of another group had to guess which description corresponds to whom.
The focus of these activities was not only to enhance teacher’s mutual understanding but also to bring home the importance of good team dynamics and how it impacts the work culture and overall efficiency of an organization.
In this context, certain activities also focussed on the importance of effective communication and the need to bridge the gap between information, perception and actual understanding. Good communication plays a pivotal role in the success of any organization and is essential for effective team work. To illustrate this point, an activity was conducted where few teachers were required to close their eyes and make a triangle by folding a paper as per the instructions given. In the end they were asked unfold the paper and it was discovered even though all of them were given the same instruction each one of them had folded the sheet in a different manner to make a triangle.
Mrs. Chopra also emphasised on how such activities help in establishing a stronger bond between co-workers which in turn increases collaboration among them during daily activities. It was an informative yet fun workshop that made us all realize the criticality of team efforts for individual and organizational growth.
20TH APRIL 2013 - WORKSHOP ON GENERAL PARENTING AND HEALTH CONCERN
An interactive parent workshop on ‘General Parenting and Health Concerns’ was conducted on 20 April 2013 at Sachdeva Global School for the classes Buds – III. A renowned child counselor Ms. Bandana from FORTIS, VasantKunj conducted the session. While there is no single definition or correct method of good parenting, she provided valuable parenting tips that could go a long way in ensuring the happiness of a child. The session included lot of queries of parents and useful suggestions from Ms. Bandana. The workshop proved to be an effective brainstorming session for good parenting.
16th April 2013 – Career Counseling Workshop
Career Counseling plays a vital role in helping students to make the right choice. A career counseling workshop was held in Sachdeva Global School on 16th April 2013 for student of class IX – XII. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Aditya Bhardwaj, a renowned career counseller. He created awareness among students about various professions by telling them about different institutions and career options. The basic aim of the workshop was to make students understand the importance of one’s academic potential, attributes, personality, strength and weaknesses. The workshop was very interactive, which helped the students in clarifying their doubts.
10th April 2013 - Workshop on Life Skills
A workshop on ‘life skills’ was conducted by the Promise Group in the school on 10-4-13
The workshop was divided into two halves. In the first half, the theme was ‘Leadership’.
To begin with, a story was enacted to showcase the importance of leadership in one’s life. Afterwards ‘Leadership Tree Activity‘ was done wherein each child wrote qualities of his/her friend, so as to motivate his/her peers.
The second half of the workshop was based on ‘Anger management’.
It began with a small play to make children understand, “what is anger”?
A story was narrated to the children about controlling anger. Some real life situations were also discussed on how anger could effect one’s life and personality.
Children were also taught ways to control anger and a ‘Power Point Presentation‘ was shown, which focused on right and wrong ways to deal with anger. All in all, it was a truly enlightening and beneficial workshop for the children.
6th April 2013 - Physical Fitness Workshop (Class II)
Physical fitness is a perquisite to mental activity’. Believing in this mantra, Sachdeva Global School had planned a demo workshop in collaboration with ‘Jump Bunch’ – a premiere physical education and sports specialization company on 6th April 2013. Parents of students of classes II A, B and C were invited along with their wards to attend this unique interactive workshop. Professional trainers exhibited and explained the benefits of warm up, exercises, breathing exercises and designed activities for hand-body coordination. Parents and students took part in the various exercises and games displayed by the trainers. Everyone enjoyed a lot and at the same time learnt about the benefits of physical fitness the workshop was a grand success.
4th April 2013 – Workshop on Educational Tour to USA
Keeping pace with the World and preparing students for life, sets the school distinctively apart as an educational establishment beyond compare.
A workshop on educational tour to USA was organized by INIZIO EOUTECH PVT. LTD, for the students of classes VI-X. The workshop was aimed at visualizing the opportunity for students to gain knowledge under eminent experts of NASA, MIT, Harvard and Broadway. This 12-day experience is an educational, inspiring and exciting opportunity for student to build management skills, enhance leadership qualities and learn about various space activities. International exposure of this magnitude will be a stepping stone in the student’s career.
30TH MARCH 2013 -ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
SGS organized ‘Orientation Programme’ for the parents of kindergarten students. The event witnessed the presence of parents and their kids in great numbers. The motive of the programme was to familiarize the parent with school infrastructure and its culture. While the parents attended the Orientation Programme, their tiny tots enjoyed the fun-filled activities in the activity rooms.
The parents were acquainted with the teaching methodologies and its well-trained teaching faculty. Chairman Sir Mr. S.K. Sachdeva, Vice-Chairman Mr. Anil Sachdeva and Principal of Queen’s Valley School, Mrs. Namita Sharma graced the occasion with their presence.
Mr. Anil Sachdeva addressed the audience and focused on the joint partnership of parents and the school, in nurturing their child’s holistic development. Mrs. Novita Chopra, Head of the school assured the parents that their children are in safe hands and the teachers will leave no stone unturned to groom their ward into a ‘True Globalite’.
It was followed by a skit presented by primary teachers focusing on uniqueness of every child. The highlight of the event was the interactive session taken by the renowned counselor Mr. Jitin Chawla, who gave parenting, tips in a very interesting, interactive and playful manner.
2nd March 2013 - Art of Living
“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence”
In an endeavour to invest in “Everlasting smile and increased, optimism“, a workshop was conducted by ‘Art of Living’ organization for the teachers of SGS on Saturday, 2nd March 2013. It included the powerful breathing techniques and certain exercises for effective stress elimination. A true teacher should be free from anxiety and should be patient and cheerful to help the students cope-up with the hardships of everyday life. The workshop proved to be a de-stressing activity and dealt with the ways of recovery from stressful stimuli. It was a boon for the teachers as it left them peaceful and contented.
18th February 2013 - Workshop on Medical Emergencies
It is rightly said “Safety First is Safety Always”
With this aim in mind, a workshop on ‘First Aid’ was conducted by CAT Ambulance for the students of Sachdeva Global School. The goal of the workshop was educating students about the necessary life saving skills and techniques. The students learnt how with timely aid, a person’s life can be saved and further aggravation of an injury can be prevented. The various first aid techniques which were taught ore Recovery Position, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on and Chocking Management.
16th February 2013 – Workshop for Teachers
Sachdeva Global School organized a workshop for the Science, Maths and English teachers on Saturday, 16th February 2013. The workshop included the usage of audio visual aid for teaching different concepts to the children. The software provided an interactive manner of teaching learning. The students could test their knowledge through various quizzes and they would also be provided with a detailed result showing the strength and weakness of each and every child. The report card would show the areas / concept, where the child needs to work hard in each chapter. Hence it was a step ahead of the other audio visual software’s, helping the students to cover up in their weak areas.
11th February 2013 - Hemophilia Workshop
A workshop was organized by ‘Hemophilia Federation of India’ for the students of Sachdeva Global School. The workshop aimed to sensitize and spread awareness students amongst about the genetic, life threatening disorder Hemophilia. The students were informed about the symptoms and the treatment of the disease. It was followed by an active question – answer session in which the students not only answered the questions about the disease but also clarified their doubts. To encourage children to participate voluntary in social initiatives. The workshop ended with an appeal for donation for the cause of Hemophilia.
6th February 2013 – Time Management Workshop
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 in Sachdeva Global School, Dwarka on 6th February 2013, in collaboration with HT Pace, to help the students as they are nearing their exams. Mr. A D Bhatt, speaker, provided students with some effective tips and also told them about the importance of time. He even ensured them that proper utilization of time can help them score better marks and hence a good result altogether.
The workshop served as an eye opener for the students.
2nd February 2013 - PHYSICAL FITNESS WORKSHOP BY ‘LEAPSTART’
‘Healthy mind rests in a healthy body’.
Physical fitness is a prerequisite to mental ability. In a way to crystalize this into reality, Sachdeva Global School planned a workshop on Saturday, 2nd February 2013, in collaboration with ‘LEAPSTART’- a premiere Physical education and Sports Specialisation Company. Parents of the students of Classes Buds - Blooms were invited to this unique and interactive workshop. Parents alongwith their wards were involved in a special training program, wherein fine motor skills alongwith eye-hand-leg coordination was further strengthened. Games involved playing with pylons, coloured scarfs and parachute, which also enriched the vocabulary of the pupil alongside strengthening their knowledge about colours. The session was indeed a great exposure for students as well as parents to gain knowledge about the importance of structured sports activities in the life of a young learner.
1st February 2013 - Art Teacher’s Meet
Khushboo Bhutani and Preeti Puri (art teachers) attended the Art Teachers’ Meet which was organized in Titiksha Public School, Sector-11, Rohini by Camlin Kukuyo. The workshop emphasized on the importance of art in education and our life. A PPT was shown which showcased that art is the first normal expression of a child and how it helps the child to express his experiences about his life; thus giving him joy. It also increases the child’s power of perception and visualization.
The workshop showed how Child Art is different from Adult Art. Child Art (upto 12 years) develops fine motor skills; and other basic skills like observation, imagination, concentration etc. It even helps in helping ADHD students to calm down. Hence it is important to encourage child artists and acknowledge all. There was a demonstration of the wide range of colours and brushes and other art related material. The workshop was a huge learning experience to the teachers.
10th January 2013 - Workshop on Experimental Learning
A workshop was conducted in Sachdeva Global School by the school’s Academic Supervisor – Mrs. Sumana Dutta on Experimental Learning and Multiples Intelligence. Experimental Learning and Multiple Intelligence.
The Ice breaker activity was “Spinning the Web” which involved sharing of feelings about one another. This activity set up – friendly mood for the workshop to begin.
The next activity was to depict an imaginary situation in pictorial form. This brought out the reality that the same instruction is interpreted, understood and reproduced in different ways by different individuals.
Mrs. Dutta then related this to the eight Multiple Intelligences in students which need to be addressed equally for effective understanding.
The third activity was to write about real experience vs others which have been heard / read about. Mrs. Dutta then brought out the need for learning to happen in classroom. Kolb’s Experiential Learning cycle was taught to the teachers as an extension of the same.
The teachers were enthused to put in innovation into their teaching and pledged to individual requirements of students so that they can prove the saying. “I teach a child, not a subject”.
9th January 2013 - Workshop for Teachers on Behavioural Problems
In the present scenario, it has become essential for the teachers to deal with their students tactfully and to solve their behavioural problems. A workshop was conducted in Sachdeva Global School on 9th January 2013 by Mrs. Ira Sehgal an eminent Psychologist, on the topic ‘How to Tackle Students with Behavioural Problems’. She took up some of the common issues faced by the teachers. These included usage of abusive language, attention deficit, disrespectful behavior, ego issues and so on. She discussed each of these separately and gave solutions. She advised teachers to be positive in their approach, and not to use discouraging words with the students. She stressed on teachers to be patient while dealing with the difficult students. Mrs. Ira Sehgal narrated a few of her own experiences and how she handled those cases.
It was an interesting workshop and the teachers gained a lot from the session.
9th January 2013 – Experiential Learning and Multiple Intelligence
‘I want my children to understand the world, but not just because the world is fascinating and the human mind is curious. I want them to understand it so that they will be positioned to make it a better place.’
Howard Gardener
Gone are the days when we used to talk about intelligence, we talked about IQ alone. Today, in this ever-evolving world, where making your presence felt is of utmost importance, the best way out is to show the depth of your grey matter.
In this view, teachers of SGS participated in an In-house workshop headed by school’s Academic head Mrs. Sumana Dutta Sarkar. The session was started by a couple of icebreaker activities wherein teachers of Nursery and Pre Primary levels were involved in a Phonetic drill while playing ring-a-roses and another being the best one-Talking positive things about the co-teacher by each one of them. This gave all the ‘individual’ teachers a sense of ‘group’ feeling. This was followed by an activity wherein the teachers were divided in different groups and experienced ‘Student centric’ and ‘Teacher centric’ methods of teaching young learners. In this process, teachers agreed to the fact completely that student can learn more effectively if they undergo an experience themselves. As teachers, we touch so many lives in more than one role that is of a teacher. We are actors for a three year old while narrators, musicians for a rhyme time and the list is endless. Multiple Intelligence inclusive of Moral, Linguistic, Logical-mathematical, Musical, Bodily-kinesthetic, Spatial, Intrapersonal, Naturalist, Spiritual and Existential Intelligence - were also elaborated in detail.
Hope is the lone weapon through which we, as teachers can keep the light of peace, faith and love shining bright. The workshop enlightened the teachers on the ways they can use in their teaching methodologies that will help them groom a child in a holistic manner.
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