Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy's Principals’ Meet to Greet focusses on key aspects of students' holistic learning and development

Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy on Saturday, December 7, hosted the Principals’ Meet to Greet programme at a city hotel. The event brought together esteemed Principals from various schools to discuss and share insights on holistic learning and development. It also featured a discussion on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its implications for schools.

The event was also attended by Sandip Banerjee, eminent academic administrator and columnist.

The objective of the programme was to provide a platform for principals to share their experiences, best practices, and challenges in implementing holistic learning and development in their schools. The programme also aimed to facilitate a discussion on the NEP 2020 and its potential impact on the education sector.

The event focussed on the importance of holistic learning and development for the overall growth and well-being of the students. It also focussed on developing cognitive, emotional, social and physical skills among students.

“The Meet to Greet programme is a testament to our commitment to fostering a community of educators who share a passion for holistic learning. By coming together, we can learn from each other’s experiences and best practices, ultimately benefiting our students and shaping the future of education,” said Arjun Ghosh, Chairman of Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy.

At the meet, the Principals highlighted on the importance of working together to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters the holistic development of students.

“As educators, we recognize that learning is not just about academics; it’s about nurturing the whole child. Our Meet to Greet programme is an opportunity for us to share our experiences, challenges, and successes in implementing holistic learning practices in our schools,” said Bobby Baxter, Principal, Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy.

This apart, the mental wellness of teachers, parents and students were also discussed at the meet as well as the need of special educators for specially-abled students were also discussed at the event.

“Holistic education is the need of the hour, and the Meet to Greet programme has reinforced this belief. The discussions and interactions I had with fellow principals have given me valuable insights into creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. I’m looking forward to sharing these ideas with my team and implementing them in our school,” said Deepsubhra Ghosh, Principal of Euro Kids.