Program Details

Guidance & Counselling

Guidance and Counselling at Tagore Public School.

We know that adolescents and youth face various hurdles during growth, and these are academic stress, peer pressure, career, emotional health and self-development. To help them in every difficult situation, our guidance and counselling program is designed as a holistic support system that helps students grow intellectually, emotionally, socially and career-wise.

Through this program, each child is given individual attention, emotional support as well as academic guidance. TPS is a place with a safe and friendly environment, where students can express their concerns, and get counselled, motivated to achieve their full potential.

Areas covered in the program

1. Career Counselling

• Aptitude and interest tests to know the potential of an individual.
• Organising business meetings and seminars.
• Posting new information related to courses, entrance exams, scholarships and future opportunities.
• Helping parents and students make informed decisions about higher education in India and other countries.

2. Academic Guidance

• Helping students understand their strengths and weaknesses.
• Providing tips to be able to study effectively, concentrate and remember.
• Providing subject selection advice during crucial stages like Class 9 and Class 11.
• Helping students strive to set realistic and achievable academic goals.

3. Emotional and Psychological Counselling

• Providing individual sessions to students when they are facing stress, anxiety or problems.
• Helping students develop resilience, confidence and coping skills.
• Developing awareness about mental health and removing the stigma of seeking help.
• Provision of conflict management options for peer pressure, bullying and relationship problems.

4. Personal/Social Development

• Promote leadership, interpersonal and communication skills in students.
• Teach them to be empathetic, tolerant and team members.
• Teach students to interact positively with other students, teachers and family.
• Enhance emotional intelligence and ability to make informed decisions.

5. Parent Guidance

• Conduct periodic parent education sessions to talk about children’s academic performance as well as their emotional health.
• Provide information to parents about problems related to adolescence and developmental concerns.
• Develop effective parent-school partnerships regarding student achievements.

Counsellors and Teachers Role

In Tagore Public School, there is a collaborative effort between trained counsellors, psychologists and teachers.

• Counselors offer professional advice, nonjudgmental listening, and directions to the students in overcoming hardships.
• Teachers become mentors and detect any early signs of academic or emotional troubles and send students to counselling.
• School administration facilitates routine training programs, materials and trainings to the counsellors, teachers and students.

This combined practice is such that no student feels left behind and every child gets the attention which they deserve.

Guidance and Counselling Benefits

For Students

• Develops confidence and strength in oneself.
• Lessens academic anxiety and stress.
• Assists in the determination of strengths, interests, and career.
• Develops better decision making and problem solving.
• Gives a comfortable environment to share personal and emotional issues.

For Parents

• Provides parents with the knowledge on the developmental and emotional needs of their child.
• Gives an overview on career planning and education.
• Promotes free interaction of parents and children.

For Teachers

• Provides strategies to support students with special needs or difficulties.
• Assists teachers in coping with classroom challenges.
• Enhances the teacher-student relationship through understanding and empathy.

Future-ready students

The contemporary world is full of opportunities and specific challenges. Students need a good support mechanism not only to choose the right career, but also to ensure mental health. The guidance and counselling programme at Tagore Public School prepares them to:

• Close competitive examinations easily.
• Adjust to the fast-changing global environment.
• Cope with stress, relationships and duties.
• Become good leaders and good citizens.

Conclusion

The Guidance & Counselling program at Tagore Public School is a support mechanism, we strive to empower each student by providing academic advice, career guidance, emotional support and personal guidance to help them realise their full potential.

We believe that we must educate both the mind, heart and soul. Through our counselling programmes, we guide confident, compassionate and competent individuals who are prepared to face life's challenges positively and resiliently.

This programme reflects our dedication to developing our students not only towards success, but also towards happiness, balance and a meaningful future.