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(vi). Faith Formation
Seminars for Catholic Students: Special seminars are arranged for the Catholic students every often in cultivate faith in them. (vii) Students support initiatives Orientation Programmes At the beginning of the academic year an orientation programme is conducted for all the students for one day. Bridge Course For about 15 days in the beginning of the academic year bridge-course is conducted to enable the students refresh their learning. Seminars and workshops to advance learning Apart from the regular curriculum, we take different efforts to cultivate learning and understanding in the students. Special seminars are organised with the help of resource persons in the following diverse fields: ecology awareness programmes, English learning coaching classes, human rights classes, leadership training programme, media education, personality development workshops, psychological assessments and counselling, sex education, yoga classes. Computer Education Computer education is part of our curriculum to keep students abreast of the developments in information technology. In all our schools computer labs are well equipped with required infrastructure. So Computer Education is beneficial for our students as they step out into the world which has become techno-savvy. Establishing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Teaching Facilities Establishing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Teaching Facilities
Tuition and remedial classes For the academically challenged students who are slow learners, remedial classes are conducted during weeks after/before regular class hours. Special care and attention is given to the weak students which is quite difficult in the general class room situation. The remedial classes have benefited the students and many students have a chance to pass and realize their potential. Remedial class has gone a long way in improving our results in the board exams. At the beginning of the academic year an orientation programme is conducted for all the teaching staff at least for two days Retreat for the staff Once in a year two-day common retreat is conducted for all the teaching staff. Refreshing Course Once in a year two-days refreshing course is conducted for all the teaching staff besides the government - organized programmes. The following are the some of the programmes organized for the teachers in our institutions: To improve teaching skills
Seminars and workshops
Spiritual formation to the Catholic Staff
Also as and when needed parents are called personally to discuss about their ward. Based on that corrective measures are taken and many a time qualitative improvement for the better is seen in our students. In certain cases home visit are made by the staff members to look into their family background and render help if necessary Thinking Big’ in terms of giving quality education that forms persons of integrity, intellect and innovation is the hallmark of Higher Education as it makes every student to make choices and engender a new society. Jawaharlal Nehru, in his address to the graduates of the Allahabad University in 1947 said,“Higher Education stands for humanism, for tolerance, for reason, for the adventure ideas and for the search for truth. It stands for the onward march of the human race toward higher objectives.” These words focus on the formation of character Higher Education ought to free young to be themselves with the power to discern, to challenge, to appreciate, to be positive and different and to be fully human and fully alive. The ultimate goal of higher education is the insertion of the young person into society as responsible citizen. We consider always that education is a noble mission in which the students undergo all round formation. We take preferential option for the girls who hail from the marginalized sections of the society. It is with this intention, we establish colleges. We receive this vision from our Mother Foundress Thatipathri Gnanamma. She contemplated over the situation and empathized with women of her time in the 19th century who were deprived of education and thus marginalized. She lit the candle of education and enlightened the women to stand the challenges of life.
The role of teachers in influencing the minds and hearts of students is undoubtedly remarkable one and all generations have recognized this fact. The success story of our educational institutions is solely due to the team work and uncompromising conviction of the call of God and the vision of our Foundress Mother Gnanamma. While it is true that the whole world experiences all kinds of change, whether it is economics or social or political, the truth is that Education of Girl children do empower them with economic freedom, family responsibility and social commitment. Indeed it is heartening to note that students who have passed out from our institutions hold on to cherish the values they have inculcated during their formative years and are strongly convinced that these are the things that make them stand apart from the rest. Nothing could be more fulfilling than to realize the team spirit, the eagerness and dedication of all the sisters who are involved in the Educational apostolate of our congregation. We are convinced, deeply committed, strongly encouraged and whole heartedly work towards fulfilling the great vision of our Foundress Mother Gnanamma. Our Education Ministry aims to broaden the opportunities for growth and optimize human potential to create an innovative and competitive community of individuals. We believe that creative and holistic education leads to the development of a value system, resilient economy and a thriving society.
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