It’s all about helping teachers, educators, and students access the tools they need to embrace the joy of learning, including reading and critical thinking.
The first Retreat we attended was a wonderful experience. It illuminated all aspects of learning, exploration, and giving. It was exhilarating to witness a blend of three distinct cultures from Varanasi, Punjab, and Meerut coming together to showcase their unique ideals. The reality of diversity was undoubtedly at its peak during the retreat. The high standards set by our chairman, Mr. Sandeep, along with Mr. Amit, Mr. Jugjiv, Mr. Assad, Mrs. Manisha, Mr. Devgan, Ms. Feroza, and many others who motivated both students and teachers, left a lasting impact. The efforts of these remarkable individuals know no bounds. I am deeply grateful to all these nation builders who, in their own way, are supporting A FA. Thank you for the warm hospitality.
Adolescence is a stage in which children undergo a lot of changes, like physical, mental and social, which affect their behaviour. Along with being enthusiastic, at the same time, they also become apathetic, which we as parents are unable to understand and we often tell the children that their company is not right, whereas in reality, the children are confused about right and wrong. We parents are also responsible for that, somewhere or the other because sometimes we ask them to behave like adults and sometimes we consider them children
Many times children do not talk meaningfully at this age, the reason for this is that physical development, practical knowledge and mental development are not able to connect together because a part of the brain is still developing, so children are not so far-sighted in adolescence, they just keep experimenting due to which sometimes they get into trouble. In such a situation, parents and teachers will have to understand the ups and downs of this age. Just like we become suspicious and cautious when we see even a slight change in our children's behaviour, similarly a teacher should also be cautious in school. If we feel some change in a student's daily behaviour, then we should take the child into our confidence and try to understand his mental state. This is possible only when the student has faith in us so that if he is going into the wrong company due to a feeling of rebellion or pressure from classmates, we can rescue him from that situation with great success.
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."
We are blessed to be surrounded by the future of our nation. It takes me back to the year 2016 when I had joined the school. I was warmly welcomed by the staff and the students of the school. The very first sight, I saw was the happy faces of the children. Each and every child made sure to make me feel comfortable here. I tried talking to everyone, however, there was this particular child who was a bit different than others.
She was a very joyful, talented child - a good singer, great leader, her academics were very impressive. I was observing this child every now and then because there was something different in her. Slowly I could see some changes in the attitude of the girl. She looked a bit disturbed. I tried talking to her many times but she simply said, "Everything is fine, Miss." I was getting a feeling that something was bothering this young vibrant girl.
One fine evening, after their games, when all the girls went to take a wash. I saw this child approaching towards me. Suddenly, she started crying. I somehow consoled her and she had something to share it with me. In fact, she was in a relationship but she did not want to continue it.
She was not being able to put it to end which was disturbing her both physically and mentally. I spend almost an hour talking to the child and trying to make her understand that everything is possible. After a while, she was felt a little better.
Next day, I saw her running towards me. She came and hugged me and said, "Miss, I did it, I made it possible. I put an end to it." Now, she has become a fine lady and doing well in her life."
- Preeti Rai <raihappu15@gmail.com> for Visioners @ Sacred Heart School Siliguri
