Building
Confidence, Ensuring Safety: Safe Touch Awareness Sessions
at Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School, Sector 10,
Gurugram
‘The safety of children
is not a privilege; it is a right. Empowering them with knowledge and
confidence is the first step towards protecting that right.’
The Health & Wellness
Programme of Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School, under the mentorship of Dr.
Alka Saxena, Deputy Director (Health & Wellness), BBGS organized a
significant initiative to raise awareness about personal safety among students
and fostering a sense of security and safety. From September to November 2024, a
series of Safe Touch sessions were conducted for Primary and Middle school
students during their Value Education & Life Skills Education classes to
promote awareness of personal safety and security. The core objective of these
sessions, which were tailored separately for boys and girls, was to educate
students on recognizing potential risks in their environment and to empower
them to understand the importance of maintaining & respecting personal
boundaries.
In addition to discussing
personal and stranger safety, the sessions provided information about the
school’s health and wellness programmes, including access to counsellors and
the Child Helpline Number, ensuring each student is aware of the available
resources and seeks help when needed. Life Skills Facilitators played a key
role in guiding open discussions and encouraging students to build
self-confidence and consciousness. Overall, the sessions were a vital component
of the school’s ongoing efforts to safeguard and support its students.
