Associations' / Institutions' News

Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 6, 2023 : By tailoring motivating speeches to each participant's unique situation during workshops, motivational speakers have the chance to assist thousands of individuals annually. For a day, St Theresa's School students in grades V through X were treated to this kind of inspirational talk.

The students from grades V to VII were inspired by the talks of Dr Ashwini Colaco and Dr Reshma Suvarna at the Mgr Raymond Hall, Bendur.

Dr Colaco focused her attention on the three aspects namely,
1. Blossoming and Blooming into Adolescence,
2. Body, Mind and Spirit in Puberty and
3. Good touch and Bad touch with alert signals.

Through an interactive game involving the students Dr Colaco showed and explained that there are a few changes in everyone’s physical development during puberty. The students were made to realise about the importance of accepting and respecting their body along with the other gender’s physical growth and changes positively during their puberty stage. The role to be played by everyone in paying attention to their own personal hygiene was stressed upon.

The students were made completely aware of their own private or safe zones which no outsider is permitted to touch. The Talk Alert, See Alert and Touch Alert was explained. The students were taught techniques to follow in case they were exposed to the Bad Touch.

The speaker ended the session by narrating the well known ‘popcorn story’ connecting it to the concept of accepting each physical growth calmly, responsibly and like a mature Individual.

Dr Reshma Suvarna spoke on the topic ‘Oral Health Awareness Among Children’. The students received a thorough explanation of the main indicators of poor oral hygiene, and how important it is to maintain good oral hygiene. To aid in comprehension, an image of the tooth's anatomy was displayed. The effect of maintaining good dental health on overall health was explained to them. The proper techniques for flossing and tongue brushing were demonstrated to the students. The students received information on the proper foods and diets to maintain their dental health. It was emphasised how important it is to see a dentist on a regular basis—at least once every four months.

Dr Suvarna discussed oral health during puberty and its significance, taking the audience's age range into consideration. Dr. Suvarna emphasized the significance of routinely cleaning and flossing teeth. Maintaining proper dental hygiene is critical to the body's development.

The students from grades VIII to X had the chance to listen to Dr. Guru Tej, co-founder and career counselling coach. Dr. Guru Tej encouraged embracing challenges for personal growth, delving into the conscious and subconscious mind to guide career choices. The impactful session resonated with students, fostering a shift in perspective and newfound determination to face challenges.

Following Dr Guru Tej, Sarah Shirley Crasta, a lecturer and student counsellor at St. Aloysius Pre University College delivered an inspiring speech. Mrs Crasta emphasised triumph over adversity, the power of self-belief, and the beauty in vulnerability, adding depth to the discussion on resilience.

The enduring impact of Dr Guru Tej and Sarah Maria Crasta's talks lingered in students' minds, sparking discussions and reflections throughout St Theresa's School. Brain twister exercises and personality check tests were administered, prompting intellectually engaging questions from students, skill-fully answered by the resource persons.

This transformative session, orchestrated by Principal Sr Lourdes provided students with a great challenge, leaving them with a renewed sense of purpose and motivation.