Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, hosted a one-day CBSE Workshop on “Life Skills Basics” on August 2, 2025, with the participation of 60 educators. The workshop aimed to equip teachers with essential strategies to promote life skills such as empathy, decision-making, communication, and stress management among students—core competencies required in today’s dynamic world. The session was facilitated by two esteemed resource persons: Ms.Ritu Sharma and Ms.Shilpi Jain Ms. Ritu Sharma is a certified Language and Skills trainer (PSDM) with experience training at IIT, ICAI, and CBSE. She specializes in promoting emotional intelligence and classroom resilience, for which she was recognized by the Lions Club, Kurukshetra in 2016.
Ms. Shilpi Jain, a Chemistry educator with degrees from Hansraj College and Kurukshetra University, has over 10 years of teaching experience. As an SIATP Innovative Ambassador and Subject Matter Expert, she promotes innovative and engaging science education. The workshop witnessed active participation, reflection, and group tasks that enabled teachers to explore practical applications of life skills in classroom settings. Participants expressed appreciation for the interactive format and meaningful content, finding the sessions both insightful and enriching.
The event was held under the guidance of Principal Ms. Gulshan Kaur, our mentor in promoting holistic education. Her dynamic leadership, nurturing presence, and unwavering commitment to student welfare have always inspired initiatives that touch hearts, uplift minds, and shape well- rounded individuals.