Life Skills

“It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.”

To reiterate this fact and enlighten our young learners we had Dr. Amardeep Singh, veterinary medical officer as a guest speaker. He is renowned pet practitioner with an experience of more than 11 years. He guided our little ones with do’s and don’ts in taking care of animals. Our young learners benefitted from this opportunity and learnt to be empathetic and caring towards animals.

In the quest for excellence, Life Skills program in DPSGV is intricately woven into the school curriculum since 2005 and is working with a resolve to shape well rounded personalities. It is a platform for students to share their confusions, firm up their minds and take responsible decisions.

The term ‘Life Skills’ refers to the skills you need to make the most out of life.

Any skill that is useful in your life can be considered a life skill. Tying your shoe laces, swimming, driving a car and using a computer are, for most people, useful life skills. Broadly speaking, the term ‘life skills’ is usually used for any of the skills needed to deal well and effectively with the challenges of life.

The term ‘Life Skills’ refers to the skills you need to make the most out of life. Any skill that is useful in your life can be considered a life skill. Tying your shoe laces, swimming, driving a car and using a computer are, for most people, useful life skills. Broadly speaking, the term ‘life skills’ is usually used for any of the skills needed to deal well and effectively with the challenges of life.

The Top 10 Life Skills recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) are Essential Skills for All Individual to face the challenges of leaving and maintain mental equilibrium. These life skills have to imported to every child or adolescent during the educational period in schools and colleges. Parents, Teachers and all the concerned should join hands in this activity.

CATEGORY 1: SKILLS OF KNOWING AND LIVING WITH ONESELF

Self awareness: It is very necessary to have an insight into self, one’s capabilities, and limitations. One’s strength’s & weaknesses. Appropriate Self Esteem should be present. Both Inferiority & Superiority feelings about self are harmful.

Self esteem: Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Coping with emotions: Appropriate & Healthy Methods of managing one’s stresses go a long way in the prevention of physical and mental disorders.

Coping with stress: Appropriate & Healthy Methods of managing one’s stresses go a long way in the prevention of physical and mental disorders.


Igniting Young Minds	Fighting against the Evil


Mental Health on Wheels	Promoting Happiness, wellness and Peace

A healthy attitude for a better society

CATEGORY 2: SKILLS OF KNOWING AND LIVING WITH OTHERS

Effective communication
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Friendship formation
Assertiveness
Peer pressure resistance

CATEGORY 3: SKILLS OF EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING

Critical thinking: One has to learn to evaluate and critically look at an issue, information situation or requirement or recommendations made by others. One should not blindly accept or get carried away by other’s statements or pressures.

Creative thinking: One should be innovative and creative; explore new ideas & methods.

Problem solving: The individual should know the steps in problem-solving i.e. understanding the nature of the problem, its onset, factors which aggravate the problem, different solutions and how to choose the best.

Decision making: Before taking a decision, one has to list the pros and cons, loss and the gain, the risk involved. One need not hesitate to consult the appropriate people.

The ‘School Health Program’ conducts weekly classes across 1 to 10 which includes sessions on Safety and Responsibility, Self-awareness, Understanding Emotions, Building Attitude of Gratitude and much more through well planned methodologies.

Our vision for all DPSGVites is be Aware, responsible and empowered

PROGRAM NAME	MAIN BENEFITS	MAIN MODULES	DURATION
School Health Program	Holistic development of the child	Life Skills modules/ spirals	40 minutes period once a week
Life Skills Enhancement Sessions (LSES)	Discussion over sensitive issues	Separate session for boys and girls	40 minutes period once a week
Peer Educator's Program	Student Empowerment	One day grand program empowering students and leaders	Once a year for one day
Wellness Club	Fostering Creativity	Theme-based classes promoting happiness, well-being, and wisdom	40 minutes period once a week
Remedial Teaching	Academic	Help provided to the child inside the classroom and taking the child for outside help	As and when required according to the need of child in question
CARE Cell	Exam Assistance	Helping children with special needs	Daily