On 4th April 2024 Ummeed sensitized the class 10 students of Frank Anthony Public School, Kolkata.

Resource Person Mrs. Salony Priya made students aware of Anger a strong emotion that can be regulated and need not be suppressed.

During the session we discussed the strategies to create our happiness list to channelize aggressive behaviour.

'Lets learn to be angry yet sensible, angry yet logical, angry yet well behaved and angry yet quite"

- Mrs. Salony Priya.

"This session made me realise that we can change ourselves, nothing is impossible in life. We should deal with our problems patiently. Everyone gets angry but it depends on how we react to it. Being angry is okay but being aggressive can cause problems." - Student, Class 10.

On 28th March Ummeed sensitised the new school going parents in The Frank Anthony Public School on the play way method of learning.

Salony Priya, Director, Ummeed also focused on Fit Family Forward that spoke about outdoor chores with children to develop fine motor skills.

During the session she guides the parents to avoid becoming " Helpless parents -

Parenting is an art to say 'No' with firmness and make children understand I love you so I say No."

On 28th March, Ummeed  brought their expertise to Frank Anthony Public School, Kolkata, on empowering the junior school educators with proactive techniques for self management and class management. They emphasised the Art of giving instructions to create a happy and productive classroom environment.  The resource person focused on Paanchaadi technique, which is a five step approach for skill acquisition are Adithi meaning introduction, Bodh meaning conceptual understanding, Abayas meaning practice,  Prayog meaning application, Prasar meaning expansion of teaching. She also spoke on National Curriculum Framework core focus.

On 6th and 12th March Ummeed empowered the educators of St Lawrence School,Kolkata on proactive techniques for self management and class management. Art of giving instructions to create a happy classroom.

Two days of intensive deliberation and evolving strategies with senior and primary section educators.

"Salony mam‘s way of presentation is very unique and entertaining. It was a great learning experience. She has a very good sense of humour. The number of workshops should be increased. The key learnings from today’s session was that labelling should be avoided. We should build a relationship of trust with students. We should reduce fear among students and acceptance is the key to provide a good mental health".- Indranil Ghosh

Happy Empowered & Enanled Educators of Don Bosco Academy, Patna

All set to create Happy schools A place where we create safe spaces for our children and adolescents to explore, to share, to learn, to cope and adapt !

35 teachers took the 75 hour experiential learning with Ummeed from July 2023 to January 2024 and with tremendous hard work , received the well-earned certification on 19th January.
All are now equipped with Ummeed advocated Basic course on being guidance counsellors Active listening skills, empathetic approach with Non-judgmental attitudes teachers are all set!!
Mrs Mary Alphonso Principal Don Bosco had the vision and foresight, to skill up educators to face the adolescence challenges.

Ummeed thanks Alfred Rozario Sir, Director Don Bosco Academy for all your belief support and dedication this is the culture, that makes your teachers such a committed team.

Ummeed's Positive psychology interventions with educators and students of Birla International School, Kishangarh Rajasthan on 12th and 13th February.

"I found the session incredibly valuable and inspiring. It provided the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being, both for myself and for the students I work with.I look forward to applying the knowledge and insights in practices in my personal and professional life. Thank you once again for organizing such an impactful session." - - Dheeraj Tiwari.

"As usual ma’am Ms. Salony Priya provided an insightful and comprehensive counseling session on understanding mental health. Her expertise in the subject matter was evident through her clear explanations and practical examples. She created a supportive and non-judgmental environment, allowing us to openly discuss our thoughts and concerns. Ms. Salony's emphasis on destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting self-care strategies was highly valuable. Overall, the session was informative, engaging, and beneficial for all of us." - Pankaj Kumar, Teacher.

Avenir at Indian School, Darsait, Oman a three day event from 7th December 2023 to create possibilities for 12,000 plus students in Oman across 21 schools of Oman.

Resource person, Ms. Salony Priya’s keynote address emphasised Building Emotional competencies along with hard skills as an emerging need in the market of Artificial Intelligence.

Members from the Ministry of Education from Oman were very keen to understand the potential in Indian education and their presence, support to Avenir was a true testimony to the success of Indian students in various careers.

"An excellent guidance to students Salony , pragmatic and strong message with clarity to make students make the most of the new world opportunities, my students did not want you to stop." - Ms Papri Ghosh, Principal Indian School, Gubhra.

Language skills - language is not just grammar or literature, it's the base for all social and communication skills - NCF reflection

Core essence of engagement with educators at Guwahati on 1st December 2023, more than 65 educators from various schools attended the session.

Resource person Ms. Salony Priya explained the participants that the role of an English teacher is beyond syllabus, it is teaching values, expressions, identity and sense of belonging.

"The session was truly empowering. Your insightful perspective and introspection on the subject were remarkable, igniting a spark in all the attendees. The emphasis on fostering a classroom environment where students 'register' instead of 'copy' promises a positive change, making it a magnificent and impactful learning experience.

I have attended many sessions till date. But your session was indeed something very special. You emerged as a beacon of wisdom and inspiration throughout the session.

The unique eloquence, coupled with a profound understanding of the subject matter, made you a truly wonderful speaker. What set this session apart was your unwavering commitment to introspection. The way you delved deep into the intricacies of imparting not just language skills but also fostering emotional intelligence within the learning environment took the interactive session to a great height.

Your insights went beyond the conventional boundaries of language teaching, offering a holistic approach that resonated with all the attendees. The true magic of the session lay in the ignited spark that you effortlessly kindled in every participant. The call to shift from mere 'copying' to 'registering' resonated powerfully. The attendees left the session not just armed with teaching techniques but also with a renewed sense of purpose and enthusiasm to cultivate a more profound educational experience for their students. The pivotal point is all the participants were spellbound throughout the session.

In essence, it was a transformative experience; it was more than a professional development opportunity; it was a journey into the realm of empowering education where language teaching becomes a conduit for socio-emotional growth. The ripple effect of this session is poised to create a positive and lasting impact in classrooms.” - Dr  Manoj Kumar Choudhury, Academic Dean, Sai Vikash Educational Institutions, Guwahati

Ummeed Empowered Educators of Sunbeam group of schools, a residential set up on Good mental health practices and anger management on 28^th November.

Session focused on Self-reflection and social insights, Group work leading to effective strategies for self and students in Ummeed way.

A wider perspective for developing Linguistic Skills NCF Framework REFLECTION NEP 2023

Ms. Salony Priya conducted a wonderful insightful session with educators at Rourkela from 27 schools on 25th November.

Language is more than just words!!

Language provides a base to all Social emotional and professional skills

Session focused on revisiting basics of skill based language learning pedagogical tools, connecting to developmental milestones of children, a comprehensive strategy to improve communication skills.