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ATS Valley School, Dera Bassi
Helping children cope with exam stress

xams can be challenging in a student’s life. A little stress is
good as it can serve as a motivational push to work harder
Etowards achieving our goals. However, exam stress can
give rise to anxiety, and hamper students’ social, emotional, and
behavioural development. The consequences of exam stress
are manifold. Not only students but parents also fell prey to this.
Therefore, it becomes important for the school to take care of
students at such a crucial time.
ATS Valley School has always focused on making learning
holistic and from time to time, helping students cope with
examination stress. Here are some of the programs listed
below: 1. True North Program -- Under this program, students
learn about various character strengths and the right values
in a fun way. 2. Kalpana -- Every year, a science exhibition is
organised for classes VI-X students where they demonstrate their fears but learn collaborative teamwork and ultimately stress
live experiments and working models in front of their parents. management. 5. Group A and Group B students benefit greatly
The idea is for students to learn science by doing. 3. Inter- from sports and the performing arts. a) Benefits from Sports
house events and celebrations -- inter-house competitions are -- Regular exercise or playing a sport increases blood flow to the
as important as academic activities. They help to develop the brain and activates endorphins, which positively impact mood
mental, physical and creative abilities of children so they can face and work performance. b) Benefit from Performing Arts (Music,
life’s challenges positively. English speech, board decoration, Dance, Art) – Children can freely express themselves, which
rangoli, folk dance, patriotic singing, cricket, dodge ball and kho not only releases emotions but relieves tension. Art is a form
kho tournaments are among some routine inter-house activities. of meditation which one can counter mental stress caused by
4. Masti ki Paathshala --After the stressful environment of academic pressure. 6. Evening academy -- Students who know
exams, students need to refresh themselves to welcome the new time management techniques feel less anxious. The evening
term with enthusiasm and energy. And when there’s a challenge, academy not only offers sports facilities to students but also
Team ATS Valley steps up to the task! We want our students teaches time management skills. Stress hijacks the brain when it
to conquer their fears and explore their abilities and potential. comes to learning. Therefore, we need to be aware of the stress
Masti ki Paathshala is a fun-filled interactive session where our students are experiencing in the classroom as well as in their
parents are invited to school to act as students while students personal lives. Through its ongoing programs, ATS Valley School
take on the role of teachers. This way they not only conquer provides the best support to students to handle stress.

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