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Session on Safeguarding the Child – Primary Section
Session on Safeguarding the Child – Primary Section
-Mrs. Jasmine Samuel
“If you make the world better for kids, you make it better for everyone.”
– Anonymous
A session on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act was conducted by Ms. Mohini Joseph Goshi for the primary section staff on 11th January, 2025. The session aimed to raise awareness about the legal framework designed to protect children from sexual offenses and to equip educators with the necessary knowledge to safeguard children in their care. The session covered important topics, including understanding contact and non-contact abuse, promoting smart safety practices for children, and discussing E-safety measures to protect children from online threats.
The session began with an explanation of – Who is a child? and an overview of the POCSO Act, focusing on its purpose and scope. Ms. Mohini emphasized that the Act is designed to protect children under 18 from various forms of sexual offenses, including sexual harassment, assault, and exploitation. Teachers were educated on the different types of offenses covered under the Act and how to recognize the signs of abuse. The importance of understanding the Act’s provisions was highlighted, as it empowers educators to take appropriate actions when they suspect or encounter child abuse. A major focus of the session was on the collective responsibility of parents, teachers, and caregivers in ensuring a safe environment for children. Teachers were encouraged to foster open communication with children, identify signs of abuse, and take prompt action if abuse is suspected. She also highlighted the legal requirement of mandatory reporting, stressing that teachers must report any suspected abuse under the POCSO Act, and informed them of the legal implications of failing to do so.
In addition, teachers were introduced to various reporting mechanisms and support systems available to those facing or witnessing child abuse. Ms. Mohini shared helpline details along with relevant e-portals for reporting abuse. The session also discussed resources like the Sakhi Savitri Committee and the CHIRAG app (Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights), which provide additional channels for reporting and following up on cases of abuse. The importance of psychological and emotional support for survivors of abuse was also addressed, with a focus on the rehabilitation services offered by both government and non-governmental organizations.
The session included a highly interactive segment where teachers shared real-life concerns and scenarios related to child safety. Ms. Mohini addressed these concerns, offering clarifications on how to handle challenges in identifying and reporting abuse. To conclude the session on a light and engaging note, a Boom Boom Balloon Game was conducted. This game illustrated the concept of working together to protect what is important, using the metaphor that “We all saved our balloon but we tried to break others’ balloons.” This exercise emphasized the collective responsibility of safeguarding children while ensuring no one is left out of the effort.
Finally, Mrs. Griselda, the Head Teacher, shared insights from a recent LSP training program she had attended, as well as her experiences visiting various schools. She highlighted the significance of activities like reading exercises and math problem-solving to boost the confidence of students, particularly those who struggle with learning. Mrs. Griselda’s reflections reinforced the critical role that teachers play in creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Creating and maintaining a safe environment for children both at school and at home was another key takeaway. Ms. Johncy Varghese, the class teacher of II D said, “This session provided valuable insights on ways of protecting and supporting the students ensuring their safety and wellbeing.”
Report on Inter-School Elocution Competition by the Goan Institute
Report on Inter-School Elocution Competition by the Goan Institute
– Ms. Johncy
Poetry, painting, music, sculpture, architecture please, thrill, inspire – but oratory rules. – David Josiah Brewer
…and it was Master Kaden Dias who ruled, dazzled and did us all, at Don Bosco High School, Matunga, immensely proud, by bagging the first place in the Annual Inter-School Elocution Competition (Juniors) organized by the Goan Institute held on Sunday, 4th September, 2022.
Mst. Kaden Dias of Std III D was our representative at the above-mentioned Competition. After sailing through the elimination round held on 28th August, 2022, he qualified for the finals where he wowed the judges and the audience alike with his impeccable renditions.
The tough competition was judged on Choice of passage, Expression, Voice Modulation and Diction/ Articulation where he recited the poem, ‘Playing is Messi’, by Odil Medeira and secured the first place for the English Elocution in the Junior Category.
Kaden won The Mrs. Odil Medeira Challenge Cup for the Best Orator (Goan- Juniors) and The Goan Institute Best Speaker Cup – Juniors
Kudos Kaden!
Keep the Don Bosco flag flying high!
DON BOSCO BORIVALI GOLDEN JUBLIEE – Inter school (online) competition winners
DON BOSCO BORIVALI GOLDEN JUBLIEE – Inter school (online) competition winners
Solo singing – First place
Master Keegan Peres – Std 7 D
TRASH IT (BEST OUT OF WASTE)- First place
Master Ayden Louis Std I C
Solo Dance – Third place
Master Vansh Dhalawat Std. 10 F
Award winners at Mani Bhavan competition
6 March, 2020
Award winners at Mani Bhavan competition
The students of Std III and IV won the third place in the One Act Play competition performed at Mani Bhavan in Aug 2019. The awards were declared and given earlier last month. The students enacted a skit that reflected the words of Mahatma Gandhi ‘You must be the change you wish to see in the world’. They were rewarded with a certificate and a token of appreciation. Master Rushaan Marolikar won a special prize for his outstanding performance. The teachers in-charge Mrs. Kashmira Rodrigues and Mrs. Ranjana Bhandare were rewarded with a trophy.
The award winning participants of the one act play are:
Rushaan Marolikar
Athaang Shrikar
Jinang Jhaveri
Darrent Pates
Alvin D’Souza
Om Samgiskar
Burjis Irani
Liam Sequeira
Yohaan Fernandes
Linus Sancheevkumar
In the other events, our award winners were:
Special Prize- Bhajan Singing-Master Rushaan Marolikar
Third prize- English Elocution-RushaanMarolikar
Third prize – English Elocution-Yohaan Panjuani
Special prize – Devotional Song- Guitar player – Master David Cavale
Our NCC cadets bag first place in dance competition at CATC
4 December, 2019
Our NCC cadets bag first place in dance competition at CATC
12 NCC cadets from standards 8 and 9 attended a Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) from 4th November to the 12th November 2019, at B. K.Birla College, Kalayan.
As part of the daily routine, there was physical training, drill, sports and a cultural event every night, where the cadets could display their talents in singing, dancing and acting. Our trio- Purav Balani, Aryan Pawar and Mohan Meregu bagged the first place in the dance competition.
Our young star Master Yohaan Panjuani shines at the14th Annual Pearl Padamsee Trophy for Excellence in Speech and Drama
21 October, 2019
Our young star Master Yohaan Panjuani shines at the14th Annual Pearl Padamsee Trophy for Excellence in Speech and Drama
The finals of the 14th Annual Pearl Padamsee Trophy for Excellence in Speech and Drama by The CREATE Foundation, founded in loving memory of Pearl Padamsee were held at the Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Breach Candy from 4pm to 5:30pm on Sunday, 20th October 2019. The theme of the competition was “THE GOOD, THE BAD THE CYBER”. Master Yohaan Panjuani of Std 6D made it to the finals from over 150 children -15 made it to the finals-from the mainstream schools of Mumbai. Yohaan was chosen in the 10 to 13 years category.
School group wins miming competition at Amar Media Fest
28 September, 2019
School group wins miming competition at Amar Media Fest
Our school students representing the school at the mime competition at Amar media fest held at Auxilium, Wadala on 28th September 2019 won the first prize. The mime was on the theme, ‘Save trees, save earth’. The members of the team were:
Purav Balani-9A
Vansh Dhalawat-8B
Nilay Thakkar-9B
Kunal Khsirsagar-9E
Siddhesh Belavekar-9E
Kush Jain-9B
Keagan Fernandes-9D
They were trained by Mrs. Bela Mehta and assisted (props) by Master Craig D’Cruz (Std 10)
Our boys shine at inter-school Immaculata festival
4 July, 2019
Our boys shine at inter-school Immaculata festival
Immaculata is an inter-school event hosted by St. Mary’s (ICSE) school, Mazgaon that caters to multitudes. This year the school hosted this event for the seventh year in succession and it attracted the participation of schools nationwide. Our school too took part in this festival this year. The event hosted by St. Mary’s ICSE was an extraordinary fanfare extravaganza spread over two days on the 29th and 30th of June 2019.
21 schools participated this year and a contingent of 58 students from Don Bosco Matunga was a part of this festival in 23 events. The events were varied-literary arts, performing arts, fine arts and sports centre. Our students got an opportunity to showcase their wide range of talents at the different events. The event Back in Black (Band) was the striking feature of the day.
Our school won in the following categories:
1) Score four (Basketball)-1st place.
2) Off Guard (A mixture of sports games)-1st place.
3) Back in Black (Band)-2nd place.
4) Best performer-Ethan Dias.
5) Slip and slide (Football)-3rd place.
6) A for Alibi (Crime solving)-3rd place.