Parent Support Group - 6th January

Ms. Shilpa Khushalani, Gateway-Mumbai parent and life coach, conducted a Parent Support Group on body language this month. She explained how our body language reflects the emotions we experience and significantly impacts others’ perceptions of us. By applying the reverse, that is, by changing out body language, we can regulate our emotions such that they are more positive.  By “fak[ing] it till we become it”, our body language can serve as a powerful tool to empower ourselves.

Visit to India Fine Art with Mr Ramesh Gurjala - 5th January

Each year we provide our students with the opportunity to engage with professionals from the art world. A few of our Middle School students recently took part in a Master Class conducted by Mr. Ramesh Gurjala at India Fine Art Gallery. Mr. Gurjala taught our students ‘graduated textures’ and charcoal outlines of mythological characters. Out students used this experience to create items to be put up at our upcoming Annual Art Show. Thank you Ms. Penny Patel and Mr. Manvinder Singh for having us at your gallery, and Mr. Gurjala for sharing your time with us. We look forward to more visits with other artists this year.

School Psychiatry Seminar - 13th January
Manika Khanna, Coordinator - Counseling Department, attended a full-day seminar titled “School Psychiatry” at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Center. A panel of local Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Pediatricians, and Occupational Therapists discussed school-based strategies for children with various behavioural and mental health concerns. The seminar reiterated strategies already being used at Gateway-Mumbai

Visitors:

We had an Occupational Therapist, a Senior Teacher and a Head Teacher visit us from Aarushi Learning Centre. They were interested in our infrastructure, particularly our sensory gyms, as they are in the process of “revamping their school”. Their visit included a meeting with our Sensory-Motor Department Coordinator - Ms. Mala Lamba, a school tour and observation of a few classes.