Mary Ward (1585 - 1645)

On 14th February, Ms.M.Mushtaq and Ms.S.Paul attended an insightful workshop on the 19th Century Indigo Rebellion, and it's imapct on Colonial India. The workshop was organised by the Kolkata Centre for Creativity in collaboration between Weavers Studio and the Teachers Centre. The workshop was facilitated by noted Historians and Educators Ms. Amita Prasad, Director, Manovikas Kendra and Ms.Priyadarshinee Guha, Associate Vice-President, KCC.

This intensive workshop emphasized on the plight of the indigo cultivators in the latter half of the 19th century that led to the Indigo Rebellion in Bengal – with a discussion on the production of Dinabandhu Mitra’s play Neel Darpan, the prevailing political climate, and its impact on the British and the Indians. Ms.Guha linked the Indigo Rebellion to the present day Tolly Club, James Long Sarani, Harish Mukherjee Road, offering fresh perspectives for teachers. We would like to thank our Principal Ms.P.Bagchi for giving us an opportunity to attend this well-structured and meaningful workshop based on the 19th Century Colonial India, which forms a part of our Class XI ISC Syllabus.

Mrs.S.Bhattacharjee and Mrs.S.Dass

attended a three day knowledge-enhancing workshop on Child Safeguarding and Protection. The workshop was conducted by Mudita Foundation for the CPOs of all Loreto Institutions across India from 23rd to 25th November 2024. The intense interactive sessions were immensely enjoyed by the participants. On 28th November Mrs.S.Bhattacharjee and Mrs.S.Dass shared the different methods of child protection policies with our Principal, Coordinators and all teachers, which could be implemented in our school to secure the safety and well-being of each child.

ISC Chemistry Workshop
30th August, 2024

Ms. Sumita Bhattacharyya attended a professional development workshop for teachers on ISC
Chemistry on 30th August 2024 at St. Thomas’ Girls’ school, Kidderpore. It was organised by the Executive Committee of the Association of Heads of Anglo-Indian schools, West Bengal Chapter. The Resource person was Ms. Chandrani Som and the duration of the workshop was 2hrs (3pm to 5pm).

The workshop was programmed to strengthen our teaching skills and knowledge while providing practical insights that can be directly applied in the classroom. Ms.Som
discussed the ISC Chemistry scope of syllabus, a few specimen questions on theory and practical and the marking scheme of the ISC
Chemistry paper of 2023. She also shared some valuable tips for teaching Organic Chemistry to students. Overall, it was an enriching experience and also a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow educators.

A workshop on AI tools in the Mathematics class room for classes 5 to 8 was conducted on 23.08.2024 by Teachers' Centre at La Martiniere for Girls School. This workshop was attended by Mrs. Smita Singh. The workshop was conducted by the Senior Maths teacher of LMG ,Mrs. Raturi Mukherjee. This excellent workshop aimed at AI driven Math activities and games to make learning more engaging and fun.

Teachers were introduced to authentic free Mathematics tools like, CK12; Mathgames. Com; Desmond and Geogebra.

In the discussions and sharing among fellow participants we learnt that many other apps like phetsimulation, mathspad etc. are used as AI generated visualizations to help students understand mathematical concepts.

However, it should be remembered that authencity of each AI tools should be carefully examined prior to using it for preparing Mathematical presentations, questions and worksheets

*30th August 2024, Mathematics (ICSE & ISC) Workshop at La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata Time : (3pm - 6:30) pm

Resource Persons: Mrs. R. Mukherjee and Mrs. S. Saha

Senior Coordinators La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata.

Mrs. Joyita Ghosh and Mrs.Smita Singh attended this professional development workshop for teachers . It was organised by the Executive Committee of the Association of Heads of Anglo-Indian schools, West Bengal Chapter.

The workshop was programmed to strengthen our teaching skills and knowledge while providing practical insights that can be directly applied in the classroom.

Teachers discussed the ISC and ICSE MATH COMPETENCY BASED FOCUSSED QUESTIONS - in detail connecting with the domains of Bloom taxonomy. Each group prepared the MCQ kind sums, which was presented and discussed . Teachers were also encouraged to use the AI tools to do Mathematics in classrooms. To conclude, it was an enriching experience and also a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow educators

*30th August 2024, Mathematics (ICSE & ISC) Workshop at La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata Time : (3pm - 6:30) pm

Resource Persons: Mrs. R. Mukherjee and Mrs. S. Saha

Senior Coordinators La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata.

Mrs. Joyita Ghosh and Mrs.Smita Singh attended this professional development workshop for teachers . It was organised by the Executive Committee of the Association of Heads of Anglo-Indian schools, West Bengal Chapter.

The workshop was programmed to strengthen our teaching skills and knowledge while providing practical insights that can be directly applied in the classroom.

Teachers discussed the ISC and ICSE MATH COMPETENCY BASED FOCUSSED QUESTIONS - in detail connecting with the domains of Bloom taxonomy. Each group prepared the MCQ kind sums, which was presented and discussed . Teachers were also encouraged to use the AI tools to do Mathematics in classrooms. To conclude, it was an enriching experience and also a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow educators

ICSE/ISC English Workshop
On 30th August 2024, two teachers from the English Department Mrs.S.Dhir and Mrs.L.Ward attended a workshop on English Literature(ICSE) at Frank Anthony Public School, Kolkata.

The resource person was Ms. Radhika Bagadthey.

The workshop was based on the effective framing of MCQ Questions. It was a well structured workshop and the teachers found it both enlightening as well as enriching. It provided practical tools and strategies which can be implemented while framing Question Papers.

Mrs. S. Sen and Mrs. R. Banerjee attended ISC Physics workshop on Tuesday, 3.9.2024, at St. Thomas Boys School, Khidderpore.

The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Sharmistha Chakraborty, veteran Physics teacher of La Maritinere School for Girls.

The Physics workshop focussed on the making of question paper at plus 2 level/ISC as per the new guidelines given by the ISC Council. It was a very well planned, interactive and precisely executed workshop.

A two day seminar titled ‘Dealing with Adolescence ‘was organized by the Education Office ,of South Asia Province. Middle School Co-coordinator Mrs. Banerjee and Mrs. S.Dey attended the seminar. Mrs. Kawaljeet Kaur served as the Resource person for the event.

On the first day she stressed on the problems of the adolescence faced in today’s world and how teachers can combat these complications by giving support and understanding the child. While on the second day an explicit discussion on Role Confusion was done followed by the affecting identity, causes of role confusion and identity states, how to strengthen identity and how to decrease role confusion group activity was conducted on general changes and general challenges.

The Toolkit to help adolescents was discussed and framed. It was truly an enriching session. We thank Mrs.P.Bagchi for giving Us the opportunity.

On 27th September 2024, a teacher from the English Department, Mrs.L.Ward attended a workshop on "MCQ as an Assessment Tool in English Literature" at Loreto House, Kolkata.

The resource person was Ms. Radhika Bagadthey.

The workshop was based on the effective framing of MCQ Questions in the Middle School. It was a well structured workshop. It was also enlightening and enriching. It provided practical tools and strategies which can be implemented while framing Question Papers.

A workshop on Project Based Maths for Pre-Primary and Primary School Teachers was conducted on 09.09.2024 between 3 and 5 p.m. at South City International School. The workshop was attended by Ms. Margaret D'Costa. This workshop aimed at exploring how skills developed and content learnt in Maths may be integrated with subjects such as Science and Arts through activity based pedagogy. Mrs. Ghose, who has 35 years of teaching experience and retired as Senior Faculty Member of the Teacher Training Department, Loreto House was the Facilitator of this workshop.

Mrs. T. Saha attended a Chemistry workshop on Friday, 19.07.2024, organised by the Teachers' Centre at Loreto Day School, Dharmatala.

The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Meenakshi Bhadrish Kapur.

The Chemistry workshop "Atomic Practices".. was a hands-on workshop focused to translate The Language of Chemistry into a joyful learning through innovative teaching and learning practices. The workshop also highlighted an interdisciplinary approach and the interconnectedness of Chemistry with other subjects. It was indeed an enriching experience.

Ms.T.Varghese attended a workshop on the 12th of July 2024 at Frank Anthony Public School, Kolkata . The theme was Integrated Learning Through Theme Teaching.

The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Angela Nawalkar Ghose.

Nearly 48 teachers from various schools of the city participated in this workshop.

Mrs.Ghose stressed that Themes should include all subjects as laid down in the NEP guidelines to ensure the lessons are meaningful and also to keep in mind the mental age of the student.

Teachers were divided into groups and were given various themes. Based on the theme they had to create a lesson plan ensuring that it's theme based and also child centric.

It was an enriching and an informative experience.

On 3rd July, Mrs.U.Ghosh attended a workshop on classroom methods and methodlogies organised by the Teachers' Centre at Loreto Day School, Elliot Road.

The workshop was conducted by Dr. Mandira Mukherjee.

The workshop rephrased the postulates of B.Ed studies emphasizing the topics of conceptual importance on pedagogy and the objectives of the methodology of teaching. A discussion on distinctive concepts of Teacher Centric and Student Centric approaches was also done amongst the teachers. The concepts of Bloom's Taxonomy were emphasized, and different classroom techniques were also exchanged and analysed by all the teachers who attended the workshop.

Mrs. S. Sen attended a Physics workshop on Friday, 28.6.2024, organised by the Teachers' Centre at Loreto Day School, Dharmatala.

The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Meenakshi Bhadrish Kapur.

The Physics workshop "Awakening the Latent Potential".. was a hands-on workshop focussing on bringing the laboratory to the classroom so that educators can create a scientific thirst in the students, at the same time get them to understand and grasp the concepts easily. It was a very well planned and precisely executed workshop.

Report on The Leadership Conference hosted by St Xavier's Collegiate School:

On the 3rd May, 2024, four students namely, Prajna Agarwal 9(2), Geet Jagpal 10(2) , Tulip Banthia 11(H), and Daniella D'Abreo 12(H) attended a Leadership Conference at St. Xavier's Collegiate School accompanied by our teacher, Mrs. S. Dhir. The theme for the Panel Discussion and presentations thereafter was "Multipolar World: Redefining Leadership Amongst the Youth." The Conference started with an introductory speech by the Acting Principal of St. Xavier's Collegiate School followed by speeches made by the three eminent panelists, Dr. Rituparna Basu, Mr. Raju Raman and Ms. Oindrilla Dutt. After the panel discussion we were given an hour's break to work on our presentations and corresponding PPT. This was followed by each School Team making its presentation. Even though we did not win, we were truly enlightened by the inspiring and enriching session. We were able to learn a lot about the qualities that one must have to be a leader and we hope to imbibe the values mentioned in order to become a successful leaders in the future who will work for the progress of society and the world at large.

On 4th May , Ms.P.Toppo and Mrs.L.Ward attended a workshop on English Language for Classes VIII to X organised by Teachers Centre at Olpadvala Memorial Hall. It was conducted by Mrs Hilda Peacock. The format and structure of Letter writing( formal) Notice Writing and Comprehension were discussed. It was an enriching and fruitful session.

On 19th April, 2024, Mrs.S.Mallick and Ms.M.Mushtaq attended a workshop on 'The Ideas for Peace in the Classroom' at the Modern High School. It was a thought provoking and interactive workshop. The resource person was Mrs.Shobha Das Moullick ,a media teacher and a documentary filmmaker. In this workshop we explored how discussions on peace can be taken to a point of culmination in the classroom environment and how to deal with the current situation and views pertaining to wars, how to involve the audio-visual aid in the teaching learning process and especially the role played by films in developing discussion and critical thinking in the classroom.

Ms.Mushtaq attended the Advance Guide Training organised by the Bharat Scouts and Guides Organization, at the Ganganagar State Training Centre from 23.01.24 to 29.01.24 . The training course extensively covered topics like mapping, compass, first aid, tent pitching, types of fire, B.P.Six exercises,knotting, estimation and cooking. Overall the sessions were enriching and practically applicable.

A workshop on "Principles of Value Education and its application in the classroom" was organized by The progressive educational techniques society on 10.01.24. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Mandira Mukherjee, highlighting the philosophical and educational concepts of value system.

The following elements were discussed in the workshop:
•Value as a way of life
•Foundation of value system
•Sources and classification of values
•Indian scenario as reflected in different educational reports
•Development of values among children
•Need for value education for teachers

ATTENDED BY:
Ms.T.Samaddar and Mrs.L. Ward

Ms. M.Mushtaq and Ms. S.Paul attended a talk on the Anti -Apartheid Movement in South Africa and its relevance in our History Curriculum.

The talk was given by Ms. Marjorie Brown who is a social, educational activist and currently works as a teacher coach and mentor researcher for the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship.

Through her experiences as an Anti -Apartheid activist, Ms. Brown encouraged both teachers and students present at the event to understand the current social, economic, and political inequalities that plague our society by looking to the past and showing us how History continues to affect our present.

Ms. Marjorie Brown's commitment as an educator to improve society by creating a just and equal world serves as an inspiration for all of us today.

Catechism workshop for Loreto Schools SA, was organised by Sr Phyllis Morris , Catechetics coordinator on 28th and 29th September, 2023

It was attended by Ms.P.Toppo and Mrs.L.Ward along with teachers from other Loreto schools. The resource person was Father Kumudu

here were sessions on Catechism,introduction to CCC, CCCC, YouCat was conducted on the first day.

Loreto Ranchi presented a PowerPoint presentation on the indigenous religion introduced in their school. Sister Sudha also conducted a brief session on the Life of Mary Ward

Day 2 Father conducted a session on 2nd pillar liturgy and sacraments, life in Christ and prayer, introduction to DoCat, tasks, and methodology in Catechesis. It was an enriching and informative workshop for the teachers to make learning among students more effective and interesting.

The teachers of the Junior Section attended a workshop on ‘Team Building’, on 07.10.2023.

The rejuvenating session wasconducted by Mrs. Suman Sood. Emphasis was laid upon the following:

>The meaning of the word team,

>Establishing objectives together,

>Key actions and goals of team building and

>Key factors to successful performance of a team.

While reminding the teachers these valuable team building skills, Mrs. Sood involved everyone in several enjoyable and bonding activities.

Date: 07.07.223
Time: 11:45a.m. - 1:45p.m.
Venue: Big Hall
Topic: Art Integrated Learning
Resource person: Mrs. V. D’Santos

Mrs. V. D’Santos conducted a workshop for the teachers of the Junior Section. She spoke about various techniques related to art integrated learning. Mrs. D’Santos shared her own classroom experiences. Through presentations and hands on activities, the session was made fruitful and engaging.

Workshop for students and teachers: International STEAM Research Organisation On 10th July, Monday, 30 students from Class VI and 2 of our teachers Mrs.S.Sen and Mrs.T.Saha attended a workshop conducted by International STEAM Research Organisation. The topic of the workshop was Experiential Learning with Futuristic Technology. The session was conducted by Mrs Swarnali Adhikari and Ms. Farhat Jabeen. It showed how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics can be integrated with hands-on experiments. It was indeed a wonderful experience. We would like to thank our Principal, Mrs Gomes for giving us the opportunity to attend this session, our Middle School Coordinator Mrs. Banerjee for encouraging us and our programme co-ordinators Mrs Sen and Mrs Saha for enhancing the learning skills of our students.

On the 23rd of June,2023 the Teachers' Centre held a workshop on the importance of Value Education. It was conducted by Doctor Reverend Franklin Menezes who has worked tirelessly to uplift the society from the grassroot level. He held an interactive session with the teachers of various schools asking them about the legacy they would leave behind for society. He drew attention to the main aim of Loreto schools and the legacy of Mary Ward .He shared short stories with reference to King Herod, Pontius Pilate and Jesus Christ, about their individual qualities. He further emphasized the importance of being a teacher who imparts knowledge and moral values to his or her students. He concluded the workshop discussing the unconditional love of God. The session was an enriching experience.

The workshop was attended by Mrs.S Dhir, Mrs.B.Mallick, Mrs.N Ramchandani and Ms.J.Haque from Loreto House.

Career and University Fair On 22nd June, 2023, a Career Counseling session was hosted for the students of classes XI and XII by the 'Student Outreach' organisation. It was hosted by Mr. Ajay Sharma, a career counselor. Representatives of several universities of India, such as Flame University, Ashoka University, GD Goenka University, and several others had gathered to provide assistance and guide the students in making wise decisions about their Higher Studies. The interactive session was a fruitful endeavour and was enjoyed by everyone.

Ms.M.Mushtaq and Ms.S.Paul attended two workshops ,
I. AFSPA with reference to Fundamental Rights
II.Caste and the Indian Constitution organised by The Progressive Educational Techniques Society in collaboration with the Seagull Foundation.
The workshops were conducted by Ms.Anchita Dasgupta and Ms.Urvi Shah , who are associated with the History for Peace Project at Seagull Foundation of Arts.
The workshops aimed at helping teachers develop lesson plans, which will enhance critical thinking in students. The workshops were conducted through interesting activities that helped teachers to identify ways in which non-traditional academic sources like photographs, literature, lectures, and oral histories can be used to teach Social Sciences for classes IX-XII To conclude, both the workshops were engaging as it involved all the teachers through various interactive group activities. The sessions proved to be highly informative and enlightening for all the attendees.