EFERT Connect 1H 2018 Magazine | Page 21

Life Skill Based Education Sessions Sahara progresses everyday with the support of Engro Foundation. To further refine the skills of our teachers as well as students, a TOT session for the teachers and a comprehensive session on Life skills based education were conducted for girls of secondary section. First Module of the program focused on confidence building skills, leadership, effective communication, sexual harassment, violence against women, financial management, mental and physical health and hygiene. Students were further guided in the second module on the skills which play a vital role in grabbing good jobs and other opportunities. The sessions concluded with a ceremony in which the respective teachers and students were awarded certificates for their active participation. New Block Extension and Inauguration Sahara Welfare Society has always been a torch bearer of philanthropy and humanitarian services. Sahara School – a landmark project – has been educating the underprivileged society neighboring Engro Fertilizers for decades now. To provide for better infrastructural facilities to the students of Sahara School, New Block Extension was initiated. Grand daughter of Mr. Chairman inaugurated the project on 25th February, 2018. A special program was organized during the inaugural ceremony in which students presented outstanding performances themed on social issues pertaining to ‘Women Empowerment’ and ‘Child Labor’. The hard work put in by students in flawless execution of these performances was well acknowledged by a huge round of applause by the audience and words of encouragement by Mr. Chairman in his address. Mr. Chairman appreciated the relentless efforts of Sahara Welfare Society in bringing about a positive change in the lives of many. This new block can now accomodate 64 more students totalling the number to 532. Scientist of Tomorrow To broaden the exposure of students beyond the scope of their academics, it is necessary to conduct extra curricular activities on regular basis. Sahara school always considers the overall development of its students of vital importance and therefore puts great emphasis on co-curricular activities. In this connection a science exhibition was held in school on Friday 9th March, 2018 at Sahara School. This exhibition displayed many science projects which allowed students to put to practice what they had learnt in classrooms. Students participated with great enthusiasm and came up with innovative ideas. Moreover such exhibitions can help students identify and pursue their area of interest for their future careers.