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nurturing 21st century children

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         Heart to HEART



         Hey, Guys!
           At some point in your life you must have rebelled
         against the education system, like I did. Why should we
         slog so hard? I asked my parents. If  it was just to score
         high marks and feel proud of  it, that seemed a pretty
         hollow objective.
           Now, I realise that my parents who persuaded me
         to stay the course as well as my adolescent thoughts
         were both right. studying taught me a lot that I needed
         to know to pursue my chosen career in adult life. But
         I also know that it wasn’t just marks that mattered.
         What ultimately helped was academics plus the soft
         skills and values I learned. skills like communication,
         presentation, public speaking, team work and leadership
         mean a lot.
           While some schools and teachers help you acquire
         these skills, you also need to work on them yourself.
         That is why this issue focuses on ways and means to
         develop soft skills.


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         Your  home  theatre                               to ensure you get your act together.
                                                              Pay attention to small details like venue, time and
                                                           invitations. Invite friends, parents, neighbours and
         anu d                                             others for your shows.
                                                              If  you find yourselve quarelling or disagreeing while
            et up your own ‘home theatre’ where you and your   preparing a show, avail the opportunity to learn to
         sfriends can stage plays and shows.               resolve problems peacefully.
           You don't have to worry about teachers, schools    Remain united to make the show a resounding
         and their plans. You can plan your programme all by   success.
         yourselves.                                          Check with parents, neighbours and everyone
           scripting, designing backdrops and staging plays and   concerned to be sure you have permission to stage
         shows will enable you to develop your creativity.   your show in the chosen venue.
           Planning other programmes like dances and songs    Work hard and put your best into every show. When
         will help you develop team-building skills.       you present a successful show, the applause will be
           Presenting programmes and getting on stage will   worth the effort.
         help you conquer stage fright and improve your       More important, you'll feel good about yourself,
         presentation skills. so home shows are a great way to   and what you have accomplished. It will boost your
         develop soft skills.                              self-confidence as well as that of  your group, and
           Gather friends to help and ensure that everyone plays   encourage you to do more in the future.
         a significant role in your productions.              so get thinking and plan your show. You are sure to
           Practice makes perfect. so rehearse every production   have fun and learn a lot at the same time!



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