"Every child deserves to feel safe, respected, heard, and protected. Awareness is the first step towards prevention."
Our School organised a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Awareness Workshop for the students of Classes III to X on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, with the aim of creating awareness about child safety, personal boundaries, and the importance of reporting any form of inappropriate behaviour.
The programme commenced with an introduction to the POCSO Act, during which students were sensitised about their rights, personal safety, and the significance of speaking-up against abuse. The students were also informed about the Child Helpline numbers, and their attention was drawn to POCSO awareness posters, helpline numbers, and complaint boxes displayed prominently across the School campus to ensure easy access to support whenever required.
The highlight of the programme was a thought-provoking Nukkad Natak (Street Play) on POCSO Awareness presented by the students of Class VIII. Through powerful performances and relatable real-life situations, the students conveyed important messages on safe and unsafe touch, body boundaries, consent, seeking help from trusted adults, online safety, and breaking the silence against abuse. The performance effectively emphasised that every child has the right to feel safe and that speaking-up is a sign of courage. It also informed students about the POCSO helpline, the confidentiality of complaints, and the locations of the complaint boxes within the School premises.
Following the street play, Ms Akriti Sharma and Karmendra conducted an interactive awareness session on the POCSO Act. They explained the purpose of the Act, children's rights, and the appropriate steps to take if a child experiences or witnesses any form of abuse. Students were encouraged to remember the simple safety rule: "Say No, Go Away, and Tell a Trusted Adult."
The session was further enriched by an inspiring address by Headmistress, Ms Sanjeeta Roy, who reinforced the importance of the "No, Go, Tell" rule. She encouraged students to trust their instincts, never remain silent in uncomfortable situations, and immediately seek help from parents, teachers, counsellors, or any trusted adult whenever they feel unsafe.
The workshop concluded with all students taking the POCSO Safety Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to respecting personal boundaries, supporting one another, and contributing towards creating a safe, secure, and child-friendly school environment.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks. The workshop proved to be highly informative and impactful, empowering students with the knowledge, confidence, and awareness needed to protect themselves and others. It reinforced the school's unwavering commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every child feels respected, protected, and heard.
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