Best School in Gurgaon, Shikshantar School

Open and inclusive spaces that reflect openness to learning.

Enduring respect for children as thinkers and explorers.

Structures and processes ‘led’ by children, experiential education, collaborative work and skilful feedback.

Choices with a purpose that define children as individuals far more than their abilities.

VISION/ PHILOSOPHY

We believe all beings inherently love to learn. Children learn by sharing their discoveries with each other, their teachers and parents.

The vision of the school is to create and nurture a learning community of students, teachers and parents – a community that believes in the possibility of progressive development of children and adults through change in education. Each child is recognised for her own strengths, creating an environment free of judgement and conformity.

It’s a place where ‘I can be me’; true for a facilitator as much as for a student! Our Vision is to enable each child to develop a character that engages with the world with self-worth and acceptance of the other.

Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of Integral Education integration of physical, mental, social, emotional and psychic self of children is emphasised. We believe that acceptance of the self and conflict resolution through dialogue opens pathways to peace.

In the school children and facilitators are both learners; together they discover and construct knowledge. Collaboration is not limited amongst humans; we believe in co-existence and learning to live with and from Nature.

We believe in the philosophy of inclusion and facilitate an inclusive environment for children with varying abilities and from different socio-economic backgrounds.

Session on Substance Use and Misuse

Substance abuse is a major public health challenge in the youth, particularly among adolescents who may start it off as experimentation but can quickly develop substance use disorders. These disorders can lead to a myriad of negative consequences for individuals, communities, and society. To address the vulnerability of our young adults to various substances and the dilemmas concerning their increasingly commonplace presence, a session was facilitated by Dr. Shambhavi Jaiman, Consultant Psychiatrist with Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Healthcare on 17th September, 2024. The session was conducted in two groups, one for Classes IX and X and the other for Classes XI and XII.

Through interactive engagement, Dr. Jaiman elucidated on the substances available, the reasons that may act as ‘pull factors’, their repercussions and a way out of them. Initiating a discussion about the substances themselves, Dr. Jaiman delved into the harmful ingredients that can lead to compromised physical and mental health, including irreversible effects such as substance- induced mania, VALI, condensation in lungs, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and psychosis, to name a few.

The children highlighted some of the potential factors which attract young adults towards substance misuse like peer pressure, stress, social media, and the need to be a part of cliques to navigate social dynamics. They also shared their observations of the world around them as a factor - about how adults at the workplace often get ‘smokers break’ from work. Numerous observations and queries of students about how social consumption of substances can gradually evolve into addiction were all addressed.

The session concluded with underscoring a need to build assertiveness amidst the pressures and influences and giving pre-eminence to individuality in wake of such lures. While the dangers of substance abuse were effectively communicated to the children, the session also provided a reminder that an adult must be mindful to provide a good example to young minds around them.

Best School in Gurgaon, Shikshantar School

VISION/ PHILOSOPHY

Session on Substance Use and Misuse

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