SCHOOL INDUCTION AND TEACHER ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Date: 29/05/2025(Thursday)

Time: 9.30 am

Venue: Blossom Public School New, Narhe

Chairperson: Mrs. Vidhyut Sahare, Principal

The School Induction and Teacher Orientation Programme held on 29th May 2025 at Blossom Public School (New) was a significant initiative aimed at setting the tone for the upcoming academic year. Led by the school’s Principal, Mrs. Vidhyut Sahare, and attended by all faculty members and coordinators, the session focused on aligning the entire teaching staff with the school’s vision, rules, academic expectations, and new teaching methodologies in accordance with NEP 2020. The programme emphasized key operational aspects such as punctuality, professional decorum, structured lesson planning, and the integration of innovative systems like the Annual Curriculum Planning Process (ACPP) and the Integrated Knowledge System (IKS). This orientation provided a platform for open communication, mutual understanding, and collective preparation, ensuring that all teachers are well-equipped and motivated for a successful academic year.

Key Points Covered :-

• Effective lesson planning with integrated assessments and project-based learning.

• Strategies for catering to diverse learning needs in the classroom.

• Promoting discipline, empathy, and engagement through student-centered approaches.

• Use of digital tools and platforms for interactive and blended learning experiences.

• Opportunities for teachers to attend workshops, webinars, and training sessions throughout the year.

• Lesson planning expectations, Integration of ICT and experiential learning tools, Co-curricular framework, Art integration and sport integration.

• Focus on competency-based learning and NEP 2020 alignment.

• Assessment structure: Scholastic and co-scholastic areas.

• Emphasis on life skills, values, and experiential learning.

• Plan, deliver, and assess as per CBSE norms.

• Maintain academic records and use digital tools effectively.

• Be a mentor, guide, and role model for students.

• Contribute to extracurricular and school development activities.

• Positive discipline strategies.

• Inclusive education practices.

• Differentiated instruction.

• Creating a student-centered learning environment.

• School ERP/Portal overview.

• Use of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Google Classroom, MS Teams).

• Record keeping and communication tools.

• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) approach.

• Tools for formative and summative assessment.

• Use of rubrics and portfolios.

• Remedial and enrichment strategies.

Conclusion :- The Teacher Orientation Program conducted at Blossom Public School (N), Narhe, was a comprehensive and insightful session that equipped educators with essential knowledge and practical strategies to enhance teaching and learning. The program successfully emphasized the integration of digital tools, inclusive practices, competency-based education, and the implementation of NEP 2020. It also reinforce the importance of planning, assessment, student engagement, and continuous professional development.