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Continuing the spirit of World Mental Health Day, ORC, in collaboration with Svarnim Puducherry and Sri Aurobindo Society, carried forward awareness initiatives into November and December across government schools. Competitions such as Creative Individual Poster Making, Slogan Writing, and Banner Painting on the theme “My Mental Health”encouraged students to express their understanding of emotional well-being.The final celebration was held at Kasthuriba Gandhi GGHSS, Bahour, where over 100 students participated enthusiastically. The event was led by the ORC team — Dr. P. R. Vinothkumar, Ms. M. Pavithra, Ms. K. Gunalakshmi, Mr. R. Ganesamoorthy, and Mrs. G. Devi — who recognized students’ efforts with appreciation and gifts.
East Coast Institute of Medical SciencesTopic: Empowering Young Minds and Building a Better FutureA total of 51 students (12 boys and 39 girls) participated in a session that focused on self-regulation, emotional awareness, self-reflection, and the importance of education. Students actively engaged through role-play and discussions, showing improved confidence, teamwork, and life skills awareness.
SVRGHS, Maducarai – Career Guidance ProgrammeFor 53 boys, a structured guidance session helped students understand various career pathways, identify their strengths and interests, and explore educational routes for future professions. This initiative supported informed and confident decision-making among students.
PM Shri MOHFMGGHSS, Kalapet – Resilience Building ProgrammeTopic: Unbreakable Spirit: Building Resilience in Young WomenConducted for 47 NSS girls, this program focused on interpersonal relationships, empathetic thinking, decision-making, critical thinking, communication, and educational values. Sessions were facilitated by Ms. Pavithra M., Mrs. Devi G., and Ms. K. Gunalakshmi, who guided students through reflective discussions. The school appreciated the sessions for their strong positive impact on students’ mindset and confidence.
This month, ORC provided individual counselling to 18 students (14 boys and 4 girls) and 1 parental counselling session across multiple schools including MAGHSS Embalam, GHS Kalmandapam, GHSS Karayambuthur, Annai Sivagami GGHSS Mudaliarpet, and PKGBHSS Muthialpet.Additionally, the team participated in a PTA Meeting at SVRGHS, Maducarai, engaging with 35 boys and 20 parentsto strengthen school-family support systems.
As part of the Water Literacy initiative, a poster-making competition was conducted, followed by prize distribution in completed schools. Awareness reached multiple institutions including GHSS Karayambuthur, CGHS Abishegapakkam, ASNGHS Mudaliarpet, KGHSS Nettapakkam, Thiru.Vi.Ka GHS Arumparthapuram, PDGHS Pethuchettipet, GHS Kombakkam, GHS Kodathur, SVRGHS Maducarai, and PKGBHSS Muthialpet.
The ORC team also carried out regular school visits for counselling, permissions, coordination, and prize distributions across several government schools, continuing their mission of nurturing emotional well-being, resilience, and awareness among children.
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Mental Health Celebrating Mental Health and Self-Awareness Mental Health Empowering Young Minds through Life Skills and Mental Health Education September 2025 was a month of learning, reflection, and growth under the Our Responsibility to Children (ORC)initiative. Through life skill training, ..
Mental Health Empowering Young Minds through Life Skills and Mental Health Education September 2025 was a month of learning, reflection, and growth under the Our Responsibility to Children (ORC)initiative. Through life skill training, ..
September 2025 was a month of learning, reflection, and growth under the Our Responsibility to Children (ORC)initiative. Through life skill training, ..