“Tell me and | forget. Teach me and | may remember. Involve me and | learn” is one popular quote that | strongly connect with. Education is the holistic process of learning and knowing, which isn't confined to text books. It is not mere academic skills but all about the physical, social and emotional growth of oneself.

Learning happens in a variety of ways either independently or through others. The focus needs to be on creating a conducive environment with shared experiences that are targeted based on close observation of children. This practice enables the children to take charge of their own learning with confidence and courage to face the world. The school works in tandem to provide encouragement and impetus to the children for self-growth combined with a realization of achievement and joy.

Dr.Vasanthi is a member of the panel appointed by CBSE for the design of the Holistic Progress Card as envisaged by the NEP and a core member of the CBSE team that has designed the Schools Quality Assessment and Assurance -(SQAA) manual as well as a Master Trainer in the same. Dr.Vasanthi is also an active member of Manodarpan- an initiative by the Ministry of Education ,Government of India –as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan-to ensure psychosocial support for mental health and wellbeing of students during the Covid Outbreak and beyond.

Let us keep alive the child’s in born sense of wonder, let us arouse their curiosity to discover the enigma of the world we live in!