CAMPION SCHOOL: Value
Education Orientation Program for Teachers
June 5, 2012: The Archdiocesan Value education Centre held
its first Value based Orientation program “Managing By Values (MBV)” for nearly
forty teachers of Campion School on June 5, 2012. Fr. Glenford Lowe and Mr.
Rochwyn Fernandes were the resource persons. Mr. Paul Machado, Principal of
Campion School welcomed the speakers through a brief introduction.
The sessions began with an audio visual prayer song titled
“Go Light Your World”. Mr. Rochwyn then invited the teachers to go through a
few moments of reflective breathing and relaxation. He then gave a brief report
of the AVEC activities for the year 2011-12. “Managing By Values - MBV” was
taken in two sessions by Fr. Glenn. The first session involved the importance
of ‘Aligning Personal Values and Institutional Values’ and determining One’s
Personal Attainment Level with Institutional Job Satisfaction.
In the second session, on a more serious note, the Teachers
were asked to map themselves on the ‘Hall-Tonna Value Map” and to find ways in
which to Manage their lives by the Values that give significance to their
lives. Through a lot of practical examples and spiced with humor and moments
for personal introspection, the teachers found the entire session useful and a
good opportunity to realign their lives and to make a difference in their
personal lives and in the institution. A short clip by Robin Sharma summed up
the entire Value based Orientation program.
A token of appreciation was given to the two speakers. Mr. Cyril D’Souza, proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of the
teachers.
Given below are the words of appreciation by some of the
participants:
“Fr. Glenn spoke with such passion, conviction and humour
regarding the role of Values in our life. It made me realize that I have a long
way to go and the time to change is ‘now’. Nisha DSilva
A very interesting workshop on Management By Values.
Definitely, an eye-opener in today’s competitive world especially when one has
to deal with moulding young minds. The workshop was conducted with extreme
simplicity and accuracy and hence was very easy to follow.” Jennifer Noronha
“A extremely lively and interesting talk, completely
relevant to today’s times and lives. It did not delve into monotonous
instruction but showed a very practical and simple way of finding out who you
really are. Brilliant job.” Joyce
Noronha
“Both sessions were deep and insightful. The matter given
was SPOT ON! His earlier talk I felt was very good. This time I sensed certain
unease in the facilitator, a discomfort, and unpreparedness. What I loved about
the sessions is the fact that we must aim for our lives to be Significant
rather than being Successful. I also liked the idea of the necessity of knowing
our ‘True North’ Values and principles.” T.
Fernandes
“It is important that from time to time we evaluate our
Values based on the Values of the Institution. Hence, I genuinely feel that
this workshop on Values is a must for all young and not so young adults. It
gives times for introspection and getting to realize our place on this earth.” Celia Ann Robinson
“The printed handouts were very good and clear. The Video
shown was very meaningful. The facilitator had a good voice modulation.” Neha Raheje
”The workshop on Management By Values (MBV) was an eye
opener to some of us as some of the things were taken for granted. It showed us
how professionally we are responsible to the young minds”
“The session was helpful for me. It helped me re-evaluate my
goals and the values for which I aspire, it resonated with the Jesuit
philosophy of reflection. Hence, it helped me reflect before the start fo the
new academic year” Ashitha Rodrigues
“The session conducted by Fr. Glenn on ‘Management By
Values’ MBV was very innovative. It actually allowed me to introspect into my
personality, belief and value system. The course also allows us to change our
negative traits and rectify those negative values into positive.” Shashi B
“Interesting. It could have been more creative and
interactive. The workshop could begin with the Robin Sharma clip and end with a
fable” Sunil Almeida
“The workshop on
MBV was truly interesting. It enabled me to introspect and see what values are
dear to me. The workshop has bluntly directed me whether I should get off the
moving car or drive on ahead at my own risk”. – Cyril D’Souza
“The first talk was good but the second part became little difficult
to follow. But Father, your talk has definitely made me realize where I am
standing. Thank you very much for giving your precious time.”
Thanks to one and all for the wonderful opportunity to be with you all this morning. God bless you all and I pray every success on this year.
