Venue: School Auditorium
Name of the Speaker : * Dr. Alka Sahni – Master Trainer & Principal * Ms. Navya and Ms. Parul – School Counsellor
Organized by: Maharaja Agarsain Public School, Ashok Vihar
Objectives: * To promote awareness about children's mental health and emotional well-being.
* To help parents identify early behavioural and emotional warning signs in children.
* To familiarize parents with the key provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
* To strengthen collaboration between parents and the school in ensuring a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment.
Key Take always :* Parents gained a better understanding of children's mental health and emotional well-being. * Awareness was created regarding behavioural warning
A Mental Health and POCSO Awareness Session was conducted for the parents during the Parent-Teacher Meeting by Master Trainer Dr. Alka Sahni, along with School Counsellors Ms. Navya Aggarwal and Ms. Parul Sehgal. The interactive session focused on promoting children's mental well-being by helping parents understand their emotional needs and recognize early behavioural warning signs that may require timely support. Parents were also sensitized to the key provisions of the POCSO Act, 2012, including child safety, safe and unsafe touch, and the importance of reporting concerns promptly. Through discussions and practical examples, the session emphasized the shared responsibility of parents and educators in nurturing a safe, emotionally secure, and supportive environment for every child.