Sanatan Dharma Public School hosts session on adolescent challenges and solutions

A special awareness seminar on adolescent challenges, health and hygiene was organised at Sanatan Dharma Public School under the joint aegis of the Municipal Corporation and Rotary Club of Classic. Held on the directions of Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Prasad, the programme aimed to educate students about the physical, mental and emotional changes associated with adolescence and encourage them to adopt healthy habits.

Expert Explains Adolescent Changes and Personal Safety

Dr Meenu Kamboj of Kamboj Hospital addressed the students and explained the changes that occur during adolescence. She discussed the importance of understanding these changes, seeking reliable information and speaking openly about personal concerns.

Dr Kamboj also educated students about recognising good and bad touch, menstrual hygiene, hormonal changes, women’s safety, personal cleanliness, food safety and the safe and responsible use of social media. She encouraged students to remain aware of their health and safety and to seek guidance from trusted adults whenever necessary.

Emphasis on Personal Hygiene

The seminar highlighted the importance of maintaining personal hygiene in everyday life. Students were advised to bathe regularly, wash their hands with soap, keep their nails clean, wear clean clothes and use toilets properly. Information was also shared on maintaining hygiene during menstruation and disposing of used sanitary pads safely.

The session aimed to help students understand that personal hygiene is essential not only for preventing illness but also for building confidence and developing a healthy lifestyle.

Students Urged to Keep Their Surroundings Clean

Durgesh Kumar, Swachh Bharat Mission expert with the Municipal Corporation, encouraged students not to litter and to use dustbins for waste disposal. He stressed that maintaining cleanliness in the school and surrounding areas was a shared responsibility.

He underlined the important role students can play in promoting clean schools and healthier communities, urging them to adopt responsible waste-disposal practices and motivate others to keep their surroundings clean. The programme connected personal hygiene with public cleanliness, reinforcing the message that healthy individual habits contribute to a cleaner and safer environment.

Rotary Club Representatives Encourage Students

Rotary Club of Classic president Rotarian Harminder Sethi, director Rotarian Meenu Oberoi, CA Rotarian Kamal Bhatia and director Rotarian Gagan Sethi attended the programme. They encouraged students to take the lessons seriously and make informed, responsible choices in their daily lives. The students were also presented with gifts and certificates to recognise their participation and encourage continued involvement in awareness activities.

School Staff Participates in the Initiative

The seminar was organised under the guidance of Principal Sunita Sharma. Coordinator Bhawna, activity in-charge Anju Sharma and other members of the school staff were present.

The initiative aimed to equip students with practical knowledge about adolescent concerns, personal health, safety and hygiene. Through expert guidance and awareness activities, the organisers sought to encourage students to follow a healthy lifestyle, communicate their concerns without hesitation and grow into responsible citizens. The programme reinforced the message that awareness, cleanliness and personal safety are essential components of students’ overall well-being and development.