“Experience is the teacher of all things.” – Julius Caesar

Competency-based education (CBE) is a method of education and training that gives people the flexibility to learn at a pace that suits them. A session on CBE was conducted by Prof. Ramachandran in the D Block  on 11 March 2024 for all Physics and Mathematics Teachers. The Resource Person explained the relevance of understanding knowledge, capacities, values and dispositions in teaching sciences. He illustrated the outcome based approach to teaching science of different stages of school education and the various curricular goals and competencies required at different stages of development. The session was extremely enlightening and informative.

“Exercise is a journey, not a destination. It must be continued for the rest of your life.” – Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper

A health and fitness initiative was organised on 8 March 2024 in the Assembly Grounds by Ms Sapna Gupta, Fitness trainer,with the aim of promoting general health awareness and encouraging regular physical activity. The activities comprised of light exercises such as brisk walking, stretching, and light aerobics, designed to accommodate individuals of all fitness levels. Emphasis was placed on the importance of regular exercise for overall well-being, with faculty members actively participating. The event successfully fostered a sense of community and support for health initiatives on campus, highlighting the significance of prioritizing wellness for all faculty members.

“Grooming Is The Art Of Teaching Others How To Perceive You.”

A workshop on Personal Grooming was organised by Dr Vibhinta Verma in the Audio Visual Hall on 7 March 2024. The session focussed on personal grooming, covering dressing and style, makeup and grooming, body language, communication skills, etiquette, and professional soft skills. Attendees learned practical tips to enhance their presentation and effectiveness in various social and professional settings. The Fours As framework— tailoring grooming choices appropriately to one’s roles, goals, and the occasion; presenting oneself attractively to leave a positive impression; reflecting one’s authentic personality values and attitude through grooming; implementing affordable grooming practices easily served as a guiding principle throughout the session.

“Take some time to learn first aid and CPR. It saves lives, and it works.” — Bobby Sherman
A workshop on First Aid Training and CPR was organised by Dr. Shilpa Sharma and Dr. Rakesh Garg on 6 March 2024 at the Audio Visual Hall for all teachers. The session focussed on recognizing distress signs like choking and nosebleeds in children, along with administering CPR and providing glucose for mitigation. The session also entailed hands-on CPR training on dummies, ensuring teachers gained confidence in providing effective first aid during emergencies. The workshop concluded with a Q&A session, empowering participants with crucial skills for immediate response in school settings.

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha

A few minutes of meditation during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily-in both the body and mind. Keeping this in mind, Dr. Puran Chand conducted a meditation session based on the mindfulness technique to experience self-awareness, greater focus and silence. This session was conducted for all teachers in the Audio Visual Hall on 4th March, 2024. In the end, the resource person also explained remedies for personal health problems to the participants with a lot of patience.