Sacred Heart Convent International School hosted an interactive and insightful Orientation Session on March 24, 2025, for parents of students from Nursery to Grade 1. The session was conducted by Dr. Harshita, a distinguished expert in phonics learning with 30 years of experience in the field.
Dr. Harshita began by emphasizing the importance of a child’s learning environment, discussing the time spent at home versus school. She encouraged parents to reflect on whether skill or attitude plays a more vital role in a child’s development and explored the key factors influencing success and failure.
The session provided parents with innovative phonics teaching methods that can be used both at school and at home. Dr. Harshita highlighted the significance of early reading habits and demonstrated creative storytelling techniques using toys, helping children develop a love for stories while enhancing their imagination and language skills.
Addressing common parental concerns, she shared effective strategies to reduce screen time and practical tips to improve writing speed for Grade 1 students. She also emphasized the impact of parental role modeling, encouraging parents to create a positive learning environment at home.
The session was highly engaging and interactive, leaving parents with valuable takeaways to support their child’s academic journey. Sacred Heart Convent International School remains committed to fostering strong parent-school partnerships and ensuring the holistic development of its young learners.
