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Ernakulam schools hold sessions on life skills, wellness sessions
Kochi: Schools across Ernakulam district launched this academic year with sessions focusing on life skills and student well-being. They have dedicated an hour daily during the first two weeks for sessions on health, hygiene, nutrition and anti-drug awareness.
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"Familiarization week began with students sharing their vacation experiences and exploring school facilities. Each day, we dedicate an hour to life skills to support their emotional and social development," said Govt High School, Edappally, headmistress Minimol V V.
According to Minimol, apart from the two-week sessions on life skills, the school will conduct Zumba dance sessions throughout the academic year to ensure student wellness.
According to Ramamangalam High School social science teacher Anoob John, key topics to be covered in the sessions include road safety, digital discipline, resource conservation and school property care. "Activities such as role-playing, visual aids and poster-making are being used to enhance student engagement," said John.
Simultaneously, district is witnessing a technological transformation in classrooms, led by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE).
The agency is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in schools, enhancing the state's push toward digital learning.
As part of this initiative, KITE distributed Arduino-based robotics kits to 270 high schools in both aided and unaided sectors. Teacher training and infrastructure development are also under way to support AI-based curriculum integration.
