The Indian School-Second Shift recently observed Self-Discovery Week from April 1st to 6th, an initiative designed to nurture self-awareness, creativity and emotional intelligence among students. This enriching week of exploration caters to learners from Pre School to class 9, providing a diverse range of activities customised for each age group. Its primary goal is to offer students a chance to reflect on their identities, values, and their relationship with the world, all while blending academic subjects with essential life skills in an enjoyable environment.
The little ones in Pre School Sparrow kicked off their journey with self-introductions and a 'Show and Tell' activity, promoting confidence as they shared their favourite things. They also engaged in playful enactments of their favourite cartoon characters, sparking their imaginations. The week included interactive sessions like Clay Play and Story Narration with Music, focusing on themes like “Happy Health” and “Share and Care” which not only entertained but instilled important values and basic self-care practices.
In Pre Primary Dove, students participated in reflective and creative tasks, such as, "All About Me" posters that highlighted their preferences and personality traits; Emotion Charades to help recognise and express various emotions through fun dramatisation; My Body and Senses Exploration to enhance their sensory awareness and Self-Portrait Creation and Name Tracing, merging art and literacy with self-identification.
Classes 1 and 2 students delved into their personalities as it were, through a mixture of creative and reflective activities. They composed self-portraits and wrote short introductory pieces in Hindi, boosting their confidence and self-awareness. In Math, they crafted portraits with geometric shapes, merging creativity with numerical understanding. The “My Future Self” writing task allowed them to envision their future careers, fostering goal-setting and imaginative thinking.
Class 3 engaged in diverse creative tasks across subjects. In English, they took part in the “Meet My Inner Friend” activityconceptualising characters that symbolise their inner emotions and thoughts, thus promoting imaginative expression. The "My Dream Destination" task in Hindi let them visualise and describe aspirational places they wish to visit. Through EVS, they designed self posters focused on their strengths and growth areas, fostering empathy toward their peers.
Class 4 students embarked on a journey of self-expression by crafting acrostic poems with their names, intertwining personal traits and aspirations. Their storytelling skills blossomed in Hindi with the “My Journey” activity, where they illustrated memorable travel experiences. Additionally, they constructed Travelogue Timelines in Math to map out chosen state trips, blending narrative skills with personal reflection and data representation.
In classes 5 and 6, students engaged deeply in personal growth activities. They wrote letters to their 'future selves' reflecting on the past year's experiences and setting meaningful future goals. In a Timeline Activity, they detailed five major life events, mixing storytelling with chronological records. Their “My Life Tree” posters illustrated their journeys, with the tree's branches signifying strengths, memories, and aspirations. Class 6 further explored identity through creative presentations. Puzzle Posters highlighted different aspects of their identities for an Identity Wall, celebrating diversity and peer empathy. They crafted haiku poems on self-love, fostering emotional expression through poetry. Pie charts illustrated personal strengths and areas for improvement, merging self-analysis with mathematical understanding.
Class 7 students used Bar Graphs to visualise daily routines, encouraging reflections on their time management and lifestyle. In English, they penned diary entries inspired by Gandhi’s quote “Be the change you want to see in the world”, prompting critical thinking about their societal roles. Their digital identity maps explored the connections between their online and real-world selves. Students also incorporated concepts of Commerce in real-life scenarios and explored Francophone countries, enriching their global perspective.
Class 8 engaged in a deeper exploration of the Francophone world, studying countries such as Belgium, Senegal, and Switzerland through essays and presentations, appreciating the diversity of French-speaking cultures.
Finally, for Class 9, the week concluded with a reflective exercise where students wrote letters to their future selves, articulating their goals and the necessary steps to achieve them. This exercise reinforced personal accountability and a proactive mindset.
Overall, Self-Discovery Week at The Indian School-Second Shift was more than just an event—it was a valuable journey of reflection, creativity, and personal awakening. Students across all classes took advantage of the occasion to explore their identities, values, and potential for growth. The activities fostered emotional intelligence, interpersonal insight, and a clear sense of purpose, leaving a lasting impact and empowering students to pursue their self-discovery journeys beyond the classroom.
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