British Council’s International Dimension
Introduction Global learning is of the essence in this century, as the barriers between nations and people continue to fade. From the food we consume and the business we conduct, everything is interdependent.
Being aware that our lives are becoming ever more global and owing to the fact that, there is a dearth of multicultural learning environment in our school, we are in a place to edify the students that the world doesn’t revolve around the cites they live in, but it encompasses the whole world.
XSEED Super Teacher Award
Mrs. Cassandra Maria Fernandez was honored with the prestigious XSEED Super Teacher Award - 2019. This nationwide competition engaged an impressive pool of 75,000 teachers from across India. This recognition underscores the remarkable dedication and excellence demonstrated by Mrs. Fernandez in her role as an educator. The award not only acknowledges her outstanding teaching abilities but also underscores her commitment to fostering quality education.
Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar
The Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Education (formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development) of the Government of India. It aims to promote and recognize efforts made by schools across the country in maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene practices.
The initiative is aligned with the larger Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign) which seeks to create a clean and hygienic environment throughout the country.
The Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar program encourages schools to focus on various aspects of cleanliness and hygiene, including clean water availability, proper toilet facilities, waste management, handwashing practices, and overall cleanliness of the school premises. Schools that excel in these areas are rewarded and acknowledged through the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar awards.
The objectives of the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar initiative are:
The initiative follows a competitive process where schools are evaluated based on their performance in various cleanliness and hygiene-related parameters. Schools are categorized into different groups based on their location (urban, rural, and others), and awards are given to the top-performing schools in each category. The awards include recognition certificates, cash prizes, and other incentives to further encourage schools to maintain and improve their sanitation and hygiene practices.
The Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar not only helps in improving the overall cleanliness and hygiene in schools but also instills in students the importance of maintaining a healthy environment. This initiative plays a significant role in fostering a culture of cleanliness and hygiene right from the grassroots level, contributing to the larger goal of a cleaner and healthier nation.
Promote Hygiene
Encourage schools to adopt and maintain high standards of sanitation and hygiene.
Behavioral Change
Create awareness among students, teachers, and communities about the importance of cleanliness and hygiene.
Infrastructure Improvement
Motivate schools to improve their sanitation infrastructure, including toilets, water supply, waste management systems, and handwashing facilities.
Recognition
Recognize and reward schools that demonstrate outstanding efforts in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.