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SEMINAR

May6

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A brain – storming daylong session on exploring various methods of educating Children and effective teaching was conducted on April 28, 2018 by Rev. Fr. Sunny Jacob SJ , the secretary of Jesuit Educational Association of South Asia. Over 250 teachers from the five Schools of Auxilium, Kolkata – Dum Dum, Bandel,  Barasat, Park Circus and Kalyani –  attended the seminar at Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum. Rev. Fr.Sunny Jacob touched on various subjects and problems that teachers deal with on a regular basis now a days He emphasized mainly on

  • Justice towards every Children
  • Different types of learning style
  • Multiple Intelligence Theory ( MI Theory)
  • Qualities of a good teacher.
  • Characteristics and behavioral Changes in adolescent period
  • Child Abuse and Child Protection Law.

His questionnaire on learning style inventory, based on MI & IQ tests helped the teachers to evaluate themselves better. The seminar was conducted in a lively innovative and interactive way which benefited and absorbed the teachers’ attention. He also showed relevant videos and power point presentation which constantly reminded the teachers about their role in today’s global upliftment.

The seminar was highly effective and appreciated by everyone. All the Salesian teachers, who attended the seminar, are grateful to the school Management for providing such a wonderful programme which would certainly change their teaching perspective and implement constructive learning methods from the inception of the new scholastic year.

Ms.Karatoa Banerjee

Parents’ Orientation – Auxilium Barasat

May4

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On 16 April 2018, the parents of the students of Cl.IX -XII, were cordially invited for an Orientation Day. The speaker was Mr. Wilson Joseph of the Effatha organization. The orientation commenced at 3:00 p.m. in the refreshingly cool auditorium, a stark contrast to the blazing outdoor.

A brief introduction and the purpose of the orientation were given by the Principal  Sr. Clara Saminathan and by two of the high school teachers Miss Sutapa Saha and Miss Sumona Banerjee. This was followed by the orientation in which Mr. Wilson Joseph with the help of a number of PowerPoint slides, lucidly elaborated on the vital, vulnerable stage called adolescence and how to help troubled teenagers to cope with the increasing workload, peer pressure and insecurities entering a child’s mind. Various other issues like addictions which grip a child, being driven by “hard mentality”, etc, were also discussed. Mr. Wilson Joseph’s warm disposition and amicable approach encouraged the parents to pose questions of their own. The highly informative session ended at 5:00 p.m.

Aditi Banerjee IX A

Parent’s Orientation – Auxilium Barasat

May4

On 27th April 2018, parents of Nursery and K.G students gathered for an Orientation programme with the teachers of Nursery and K.G. The orientation was conducted in the school’s Auditorium at 3 pm

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This motivational session was conducted by counselling psychologist and Director of UMEED – Madam Saloni Priya. In her speech, she said that “Parenting is an artistic science and scientific art!!!” She discussed about balancing love with logic, importance of learning and being there with one’s child. She also advised the parents to connect to one’s child everyday and enjoy growing up with them.

The parents were asked to co-operate with the school management. Parents were delighted to attend such a seminar on effective parenting and they are grateful to the institution for the advice and suggestive measures.

Ms.Sujata D’Costa

Orientation Programme for the parents and teachers

Aug24

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Auxilium Convent School, Kalyani firmly believes that “A parent is the First Teacher and the Best Teacher.” An Orientation Programme was organized for the parents and teachers of the school for two days 19–20 August 2016. On the first day the animation was for the parents of English Medium and on the second day the same programme was repeated for the Bengali Medium. The programme began with a warm welcome to the parents followed by the lighting of the lamp together with a devotional prayer song and a welcome dance presented by the students.

The Headmistress Sr. Geraldine Barratt FMA, addressed the gathering. She introduced Br. Lawrence Mondal SDB, the resource person for the animation programme and requested all the parents to carry home something from the day’s programme organized primarily for them.

Br. Lawrence conducted the animation programme very efficiently and professionally. At the beginning there was a heart throbbing icebreaking session and all the parents took active part and played a game and some even danced with the beats of the old Hindi music. Br. Lawrence presented to the parents the present situation of the children at home and at school, through the help of various appropriate and very powerful inspirational video clippings. He gave an insight of the guidelines about ‘How to help the child to succeed in school’. The Preventive System of Don Bosco was competently presented to the parents, so as to tell the parents the methodology that is used in the Salesian schools to educate the children. Being the Year of Mercy the theme was presented proficiently to the parents so that the spirit of the year of mercy can be practiced wellby parents too at home and teachers in the school.

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Thus, an overview of the various aspects of parenting, school matters and the co-scholastic activities which gave them an assurance that the curriculum involves self-directed, hands-on learning activities which not only give vent to their creative talents and energies but also help in their all round holistic development of the child. The teachers and parents as partners in progress can make learning happen in a play way method, without stress at their own space. The parents need to become role models and inspire, empower and stimulate learning to create successful learners because “Learning is the key to success”.

The parents involved themselves actively, enthusiastically and expressed their opinions on various points that were discussed on the floor. To familiarize the parents with the curriculum, rules and regulations of the school, teaching methodologies and the co-scholastic activities, each teacher aired their views and suggestions at the end.

By: Sr. Margaret Barla FMA

Teacher’s Orientation at Auxilium Barasat

Jun28

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On 25 June 2016, Teacher’s Orientation was held at Auxilium Convent School, Barasat Auditorium for the teachers and sisters of Auxilium Dum Dum, Bandel and Barasat.

“Teaching is an art and teachers are the artists” “Teachers are made, not born,” “Real teachers do not inform, they transform” – with these magical words touching the hearts of 176 teachers and sisters started the orientation session of Mr. S.C. Dubey – reputed teacher’s trainer, Pranic Healer, Hypnotherapist, Midra Healer, Reiki Healer and director of Academy of Life organised by Pearson Group under the under the supervision and initiative of the respected Principals – Sr. Esther Rani Abraham, Sr. Regina Joseph and Sr. Clara Saminathan.

It was a life changing workshop where the teachers  participated with vigour and enthusiasm. Mr. Dubey stressed on teachers to become worshippers of their own body and mind to become healthy and only then would they be able to impart holistic knowledge to bring in a change in their students. Children are different in different decades and teachers should never try to create ‘Xerox’ copies in children. Mr. Dubey’s enriching session on activating the seven chakras of our body, power of meditation, Yoga, hypnotherapy in which the teachers participated with great enthusiasm, invigorated their mind and soul. The school auditorium metamorphosed into a magical world as Mr. S.C. Dubey opened the ‘secrets’ to change and heal ourselves.

Teachers of Auxilium will ever remain grateful to Sisters for organizing an Orientation Session with an enthralling personality – Mr. S.C. Dubey.

Mrs.Sutapa Saha

Barasat

Orientation Programme

Dec8

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On 5th  December 2015, an orientation programme was organised by Parwarish Institute of Parenting and Teacher Training in collaboration with the Bharati Bhawan Publishers and Distributers at HC Auxilium School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi for the benefit of the Teaching Faculty of both R K Puram and Vasant Vihar.

The Principal Sr. Celine A welcomed the guest speakers and introduced them to the audience. During the four and a half hours interactive session the resource persons Mr. Sushant Kalra, the founder and director of the Parwarish Institute, and Ms Deepti with Ms Chanchal talked about how to conduct the class room activities, diagnose the difficult areas of students and how to solve it.

To break the ice the team of resource persons introduced the faculty members to interesting games, such as ‘stone, paper and scissors’ followed by ‘egg, chick and rooster’. After the large number of audience was divided into smaller groups, each group was given to prepare and present a lesson.

The resource persons emphasized the benefits of integrated teaching and discussed the difficulties faced by the Faculty members during the teaching-learning process. They further stressed upon giving a chance to the students to think out of the box as the students of today are well informed.

The programme was highly informative and will help in planning and executing integrated lessons effectively. The guests were thanked and presented the mementos.

Rita Bakshi

 

Teachers’ Orientation programme

Apr9

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The scholastic year 2015 -16 began with great zeal and promise. The teachers of Auxilium Convent School Barasat had three days orientation programme from 30th March to 1st April 2015.The programme was mainly led by Rev. Sr. Rosy Veliyan the principal and Sr. Stella the animator. Every new academic year embraces a ‘Thrust’. The thrust of 2015 -16 is “The Auxilian messenger of love in Don Bosco way”.

Therefore the orientation was mainly laid to follow, guide and imbibe as teachers and mentors within all the Auxilians the Spirit of Don Bosco, enabling them to be true Auxilians, following the footsteps of this great EPITOME. The programme comprised of different interactive sessions- revision of Service Rules, detailed discussion of the striking characteristics of the Preventive System and analysing and synthesising the responsibilities and duties of every faculty member of the Institution. Even a humorous ambient was created, when the teachers had to enact a small extract of the various encounters of Don Bosco with his boys; assigned by Sr. Stella the animator. This was an endeavour mainly done by her to make teachers realise and feel different means which one can adopt as teacher to transform mere pupils to extraordinary assets. Lastly, the orientation programme concluded by extending warm welcome to all the teachers and especially new faculty member and pledging altogether to make better future Auxilians.

And…..all the teachers departed with happy hearts and strong determination to set on in one’s vocation and wishing each other Happy Easter.

Ms. Anindita Choudhury