DON BOSCO NAIGAON

DON BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL & JR. COLLEGE: VALUE ORIENTATION

June 9, 2012: Don Bosco Naigaon today welcomed the AVEC team to take a Value based Orientation Program for forty five teachers of the Primary, Secondary and Junior College. Fr. Flovi D’Souza, Principal of the school welcomed the guest speakers Fr. Glenn and Mr. Rochwyn Fernandes to the school and gave a brief introduction. 

 Mr. Rochywn Fernandes then explained the various Objectives and Programs that AVEC offers the various schools affiliated to the ABE. Mr. Fernandes took the teachers through some quiet moments of relaxation and breathing exercises to calm the mind and body. The teachers were now all set for the program.

 The Value based Orientation Program consisted of three sessions: Clarifying One’s Assumptions, Aligning One’s Personal and Institutional Values and finally charting one’s own Value Map based on the ‘Hall –Tonna Value Map’. Fr. Glenn, using a PowerPoint Presentation and through various reflective exercises, down-to-earth examples and diagrammatic representations, the importance of Values as ideals of significance and action were well discussed

 The Manager, Fr. Orville Coutinho summed up the session with a few words of appreciation, while, Mrs. Dorothy Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.  Mr. Rochwyn Fernandes presented the Principal with a set of 36 Value Posters.

 Here are a few words of appreciation written by some of the participants in the AVEC Log Book:

“”This was a real eye-opener session for me. The Management By Values (MBV) with its characteristics was nicely explained in a simple and lively manner. Father, please do come often for this Orientation Session to our school. I have learnt and realized that there is much to know about our Values and how to inherit such values and share it with our family members, thus making our family happier than earlier. If the family is happy then the environment where we work becomes still happier. Thanks a lot for sharing this immense knowledge and we hope to implement this in our day to day activities at our work place (school) as well as home”. Sanjeev Mujumdar (Math’s Teachers- Junior College)

 The session was thought provoking, well planned at Personal and Institutional Levels”­ Christine Thomas

“A very Educative, Inspiring and meaningful Orientation. Had a lot to learn”. Dorothy Fernandes

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.

St. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL – AGRIPADA

April 18, 2012: Teachers’ Orientation Program:

Nearly forty teachers of St. Joseph’s High School, Agripada had a one day Value Education Orientation Program that was organized by the AVEC team on April 18, 2012. Sr. Loveniea, Principal of the school introduced the speakers and welcomed the teachers to make the maximum use of the opportunity at hand to clarify and re-orientate themselves as better educators.

 Mr. Rochwyn Fernandes, program coordinator for AVEC, began the session with a prayer song followed by a session on calming down through a meditative breathing exercise. He then briefed the teachers on the various objectives and activities of the AVEC during the last year.

 Fr. Glenford Lowe, director of AVEC then challenged the teachers to view Value Education as an ‘Education to Becoming’ rather than a syllabus to be learnt in class. Taking the teachers through a battery of old mind-sets and assumption, he challenged the teachers to think anew in the light of one’s Personal values and Institutional values.

                                 

 Focusing on the three important acts of people: To Achieve – ‘Being by Doing’, To Connect – ‘Being by being with’ and To Integrate – ‘Being by Becoming’, Fr. Lowe inspired the teachers to ‘Manage By Values’ (MBV). The twentieth century will be guided by MBV and it is our Core Values that will determine our lifestyle and our contribution in making this world a better place.

                                 

 Through various interactive exercises, reflective moments and a PowerPoint presentation, the participants were able to pick up the importance of Value Education and to create an atmosphere that would be conducive for creating Diamond Valued Students in school and in society.

On behalf of the Management and the teachers, Mrs. Theresa Pinto proposed the vote of thanks.

 Below are some of the observations made by the participants in the AVEC appreciation log book:

“I thank our management for organizing this seminar on Value Education. I always felt that Value education is a subject, but now I know that is an Education to Becoming. You have changed our outlook to Value Education. Thank you for this inspiring seminar. At the end of the day, it is Values that define a person, more than one’s achievements”. – Theresa Pinto

 “This seminar has changed our view towards Value Education. It was very creative and the group work was a big help. It has built our confidence to shape and mould the young. The personal examples and experience has helped us to be role models to others. By focusing on the child’s strengths we can negate the weaknesses. It challenged us to move from being efficient teachers to being Effective and fruitful educators too.” ­ Swarna Patil, Serina Pereira and Archana Gonsalves

ST. AGNES HIGH SCHOOL – BYCULLA

April 11, 2012: STUDENT LEADERS’ VALUE ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Twenty three young budding Leaders of St. Agnes High School, Byculla attended a one day ‘Leading By Values’ Program that was conducted by the AVEC Team. Mr. Rochwyn Fernandes - AVEC Program Coordinator and Sr. Vera Almeida – AVEC Resource personnel accompanied Fr. Glenford Lowe – Director AVEC for the Leadership session. Sr. Louisa, Principal of the school welcomed the AVEC team and invited the students to make the best use of the opportunity that was given to them.

 Mr. Fernandes began the session with a prayer song and took the students through a small reflective moment to calm down and to connect with the program ahead. He then presented a brief of the AVEC activities. Fr. Lowe began by challenging the young student leaders to be ready for a ‘Leadershift by Values’ 

 Through a variety of small exercises and group discussions coupled with personal reflections and Value based activities, the young leaders were given ‘Ten Value based Leadershift Principles’. Striking a chord with the young leaders on the importance of learning from the past and keeping the focus on future goals, every leader was asked to take the personal responsibility to leading one’s life first before venturing to lead others. 

 Focus was given on the following Value based principles: the Power of Vision, the Importance of SMART Planning, the Mathematics of Team Work, the Art of Creativity, Personal Responsibility and Delegation of Tasks, the art of Problem Solving and Communication, the economy of Proper Time Management, the need for Personal Daily Holistic Renewal and finally the need to Leave a Legacy and Make a Difference.

 The school Head Girl, Chantelle Mascarenhas proposed a Vote of thanks on behalf of the Student Leaders. 

Below are a few impressions by the student leaders on the day’s program as written in the AVEC appreciation log book:

 “The talk was very inspiring. It showed us the different aspects of a good leader. It changed our perception many of our beliefs”. Abigail Pereira VIII

“It made us realize ‘how to use our Common Sense with Creative Sense’. It was really inspiring and it changed my view of a ‘Good Leader’. I loved all the ten points and especially all the value based activities along with it.’ Khadija Nasibdar IX

 “The talk was very motivating and I learnt to be creative and face every obstacle that comes my way with purpose and value based principles’ – Chantelle Mascaraenhas

“The beautiful Values are going to support us in all our lives and create good leaders out of us.” – Samrudhi Pingle VIII

 “All the values we learnt today won’t help me just for another year. They will last forever. All are important, and the complex important points were explained so easily with well planned simple activities too.’ – Ayesha Z. Matha IX

“The seminar held by Fr. Glenn was very inspiring and motivating. It helps us inculcate the good values and aspects of a good leader. The ten points that were taught at the seminar will help me not only in my school life by always.’ – Sonali S. Doray IX