“ What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul. Education is not so much the feeding of facts into the mind as the awakening of curiosity of the soul ”
-- Albert Einstein---
-- Albert Einstein---
Children can learn affectively and successfully only when they are mentally healthy and fit. At SJIS, we also take care of their psychological health and growth and assist them in overcoming their emotional and behavioural problems. Our Counselling Department works with teachers and parents to address children's psychological, academic and interpersonal problems. The counsellors at the School are experienced professionals with a degree in psychology or post-graduate qualification in school counselling. They work with children of all age group from nursery to 10+2 and their parents.
The Counselling Department's work includes:
Counselling children
Assisting parents to make informed decisions about their child's learning
Advising parents about their child's school progress and education options
Assessing children's learning and behaviour
Identifying and addressing children's problems regarding study skills, organization, concentration, memorization, time management, goal setting and stress management
Assisting schools in identifying and addressing disabilities that affect children's learning
Exploring interest areas of every child and suggesting him / her for higher studies and career
Assisting schools in identifying and addressing disabilities that affect children's learning
Sharing children's information with teachers to meet children's needs for better understanding and holistic growth in and outside the school
Our qualified and experienced counsellors keep children and parents related information confidential and do not share children's information with anyone without their parents' consent.
