Salwan Junior School, Naraina
Heartfulness Workshop - Awakening the Mind, Calming the Heart
A three-day Heartfulness Meditation session was attended by Ms. Japsifat Kaur and Ms. Gunjan Bhatia from January 8, 2026 to January 10, 2026. The session emphasized the importance of meditation in achieving mental peace, emotional balance, and improved focus. Participants were introduced to the Heartfulness cleaning process, which helps in releasing stress, negative emotions, and mental clutter, leading to inner clarity and positivity. The session also highlighted the need for digital detoxification, especially for children, to reduce screen dependency and improve attention and well-being. Additionally, the Brighter Minds Program was discussed, focusing on enhancing children’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development through meditation. Overall, the session was insightful and offered valuable practices for personal and professional growth.
Salwan Public School, Gurugram
A Rhythmic Reverie: Pung Cholom at Salwan
On a crisp winter morning of 28 January 2026, the Block C Auditorium of Salwan Public School transformed into a vibrant window to the distant and culturally rich state of Manipur. In collaboration with SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth), the school hosted a captivating performance of Pung Cholom, a traditional art form of Manipur, presented by the renowned exponent Shri Khumukcham Romendro Singh Ji, accompanied by a highly skilled troupe of artistes.
The programme offered an insight into the grandeur of Pung Cholom, a seventeenth century Manipuri Sankirtana tradition recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The performance held the audience spellbound through a compelling symphony of movement and sound. The presentation reflected a powerful synthesis of rhythmic precision, remarkable agility, and deep devotional expression. Adorned in majestic traditional attire, the dancers spun, leapt, and drummed in seamless harmony, narrating themes of divine love and valour through movement and rhythm.
Following the performance, an interactive session provided students with a rare opportunity for direct engagement with the maestro. Shri Khumukcham Romendro Singh Ji shared valuable insights into the rigorous discipline, years of dedicated practice, and spiritual journey intrinsic to the art of Pung Cholom. Emphasis was placed on the understanding of Pung Cholom not merely as a performance tradition but as a form of worship and a way of life, deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Manipur.
The morning emerged as a deeply enriching and inspiring experience, offering students meaningful exposure to the living traditions of India’s cultural legacy beyond the written word. The programme stood as a reminder of the responsibility to preserve, promote, and celebrate traditional arts so that cultural wisdom continues to inspire future generations.
The event reached a formal culmination with the felicitation of the esteemed artistes and the dedicated SPIC MACAY coordinators by the school Principal. The vote of thanks underscored the enduring value of such cultural engagements and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to holistic education grounded in India’s diverse artistic heritage.
Gratitude was extended to SPIC MACAY and to Shri Khumukcham Romendro Singh Ji along with the accompanying troupe for creating a memorable cultural experience marked by rhythm, devotion, and enduring artistic pride.
Salwan Public School, Mayur Vihar
Brighter Minds Programme
A three-day training under the Brighter Minds Programme was conducted at the RK Puram Heartfulness Meditation Centre from 08–10 January 2026, attended by faculty members of SPSMV- Smt. Fouzia Khan, PRT Math, Ms. Manvi Shukla, TGT Social Science, Ms. Dimple Kathpalia, TGT Math and Sh. Sunil Choudhary, PGT Physical Education. The programme provided deep insights into mind functioning and thought regulation through meditation. Practical sessions included brain exercises, relaxation techniques and guided meditation, enhancing focus, calmness and mental clarity for holistic well-being.
Webinar on Biometric Security
Smt. Deeksha Mehra, Assistant Teacher, Primary and Smt. Shalini Raheja, TGT Science of SPSMV attended a webinar on ‘Biometric Security’ conducted by Educational Technology and Management Academy (ETMA) on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Dr. Surbhi Garg from Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) discussed data privacy, biometric authentication and cyber security challenges. Topics included cryptology, recent data breaches, spoofing threats and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Emerging research areas like deep learning and privacy-enhancing technologies were also highlighted, emphasising the importance of safeguarding personal and national data systems effectively.
Salwan Public School, Rajendra Nagar
Reimagining Teaching and Learning: Lessons from Bett UK 2026
Salwan Public School was represented at Bett UK 2026, the world’s premier education technology exhibition, by Ms Priyanka Barara, Principal, and Mr Deepak Bablani, IT Head. The global platform offered valuable exposure to emerging trends in AI, pedagogy, digital safety, and future-ready classrooms.
Day 1 featured immersive sessions on AI usage and policy, design thinking, and language-model–based software. A key takeaway from expert discussions was that AI is most effective when used for specific tasks and guided by human judgment, rather than as a one-size-fits-all solution. Sessions also explored Canva for classrooms, changing teacher roles, critical thinking in the AI age, BYOD practices, safeguarding children online, and generative AI concerns. The team engaged with demonstrations of interactive flat panels, curved displays, AI-based training tools, and modern school furniture.
Day 2 highlighted the power of blending strong pedagogy with purposeful technology, featuring sessions on Shakespearean curriculum, reading engagement, early STEM learning, digital assessment, inclusive education, and AI-driven safeguarding. The key highlight was educational software focused on peer learning and problem-solving.
The final day emphasised ethical leadership, digital literacy, student well-being, and virtue-led decision-making in times of technological pressure. Demonstrations of AR/VR tools, E-sports platforms, assistive technologies, and innovative learning solutions further enriched the experience.
Bett UK 2026 reinforced the commitment of educationists to responsible innovation, student safety, and human-centred education.
Brighter Minds Teacher Training Programme
A three-day Brighter Minds Teacher Training Programme was attended by the teachers, Ms.Jasmeet Kaur and Ms. Bhumika Sharma under the guidance of Heartfulness Certified Coach Mr. Sulabh Misra at Heartfulness Meditation Centre, R.K. Puram from 8-10 January 2026. The programme provided a comprehensive understanding of the Heartfulness philosophy and its structured integration into school education.
Day 1 and Day 2 focused on building conceptual clarity and experiential learning through guided meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation practices. Sessions highlighted the role of Heartfulness in supporting students’ emotional, social, and cognitive development, strengthening teachers’ facilitation skills, and fostering empathetic classroom environments. Key components included an insightful discussion on neuroplasticity, simulated Brighter Minds classes with brain gym, circle time, and movement-based activities, as well as interactive discussions and reflections that enabled effective communication of programme goals to students and parents.
Day 3 emphasised practical implementation in schools. Teachers were oriented to digital resources and structured modules for conducting a five-day Heartfulness programme using student kits and curated activities. Strategies to integrate Heartfulness into daily teacher–student interactions were shared, focusing on mindful listening, patience, compassion, and emotional balance.
Overall, the training equipped educators with practical tools and confidence to implement the Brighter Minds programme effectively, fostering calm, focused, and nurturing learning environments while supporting the holistic development of students.
