{"id":67,"date":"2023-11-08T11:53:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T07:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careersguidance.govmu.org\/careersguidance\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2023-11-13T09:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T05:32:57","slug":"developing-your-skills-at-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/careersguidance.govmu.org\/careersguidance\/?page_id=67","title":{"rendered":"Developing your skills at School"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Students should be able to learn and develop several skills and techniques during secondary school level. Without these skills, they will not be able to successfully participate and adapt in a working environment. Consequently, they won\u2019t be adequately prepared for university level \/ TVET Education and the world of work.<\/strong><\/p>

Skills that should be developed at school level are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Collaboration and teamwork<\/strong><\/li>
  • Creativity and imagination<\/strong><\/li>
  • Critical thinking<\/strong><\/li>
  • Problem solving<\/strong><\/li>
  • Leadership<\/strong><\/li>
  • Oral and written communication skills<\/strong><\/li>
  • Social responsibility and ethics<\/strong><\/li>
  • Self-confidence<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

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    The above mentioned skills are developed at schools through extra curriculum activities as descried below:<\/strong><\/p>

    Extra-curricular activities are activities performed in or off school setting \/ off regular classroom. This can help students meet new people with whom they share interests and improve their social skills as a result. Extracurricular activities also help students to expand their network, which is beneficial for finding career opportunities after graduation.<\/p>

    Various extra-curricular activities are done at secondary schools. There are mandatory activities that should be conducted whereas others are optional from schools to schools. Some of them are explained below<\/p>

    S\/N<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Theme<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Time Frame<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Extra-curricular activities<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    1<\/p><\/td>

    National Day Celebration<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    One day<\/p><\/td>

    Flag Raising Ceremony \u2013 mandatory activity<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    2<\/p><\/td>

    World Book and Copyright Day<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    2nd Term<\/p><\/td>

    Competition of Budding writers\/cartoon strips for primary\/secondary schools.<\/p>

    Literary activities on World Book Day\/ Week preceding World Book Day<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    3<\/p><\/td>

    Zonal Model United Nations (MUN) Conference<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    October – April<\/p><\/td>

    Participation in MUN conference \u2013 developing academic, social, leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    4<\/p><\/td>

    World Environment Day 2015<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    First 2 weeks of June<\/p><\/td>

    Students to understand and inculcate the need to sustain efforts for a better planet.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    5<\/p><\/td>

    World Music Day<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    21 June<\/p><\/td>

    Whole school population participate in music day \u2013 they are able to develop their social skills, public speaking skills, interpersonal and communication skills.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    6<\/p><\/td>

    SADC Essay Writing Competition<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    January to March<\/p><\/td>

    This activity is organized by Ministry of Education and HR,TE and SR<\/p>

    & Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade and it is normally for lower VI students. As such they are able to enhance their English writing skills and intellectual skills.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    7<\/p><\/td>

    Global School Enterprise Challenge- Pan-African Award<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    As from Jan 2015<\/p>

    On-going project<\/p><\/td>

    All classes including students opting for business studies & Accounting are called upon to participate in this activity. The theme is: \u201cTo teach a man to fish<\/em>\u201d<\/p>

    After consultation from the website, registration of participants is done on-line through schools. The project in line with EE :<\/p>

    \u00ab Entrepreneurship Education \u00bb<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    8<\/p><\/td>

    Convention on Students\u2019 Quality Control Circles- CSQCC<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Jan 2015 – Nov 2015<\/p><\/td>

    This activity was organized by City Montessori School-Lucknow INDIA in collaboration with Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research. Students from grade 9 to grade 13 were eligible to participate. This was On-going project on Quality control. Students has the opportunity to go abroad to participate in this project. Ample time was given for all formalities – the exchange programme and passport \/ visa procedures.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    9<\/p><\/td>

    Sports For Life – Swimming, Aerobic, Zumba, Yoga, Taichi<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Feb- May<\/p><\/td>

    Activities organized by Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with Ministry of Education, HR & SR. Students have the opportunity to develop technical sports skills in a bid to maintain a healthy weight and to learn various exercises so that they can practice same regularly. Students of form III and above can participate in those activities.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    10<\/p><\/td>

    All Africa Games\u2013Continental<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Handisports Games \u2013<\/strong><\/p>

    Jeux De L\u2019Avenir \u2013Regional and national competitions<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    National Youth Day Celebrations – Inter College Song & Dance Competitions<\/strong><\/p>

    Preliminaries \u2013<\/strong><\/p>

    Finals<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Special Vacances \u2013 Holiday activities \u2013Indoors & Outdoors<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Inter\u2013College Literary Competitions \u2013<\/strong><\/p>

    Regional and national competitions in Quiz, debates, SLAM and elocution<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Physical Education and Sports \u2013 Judo, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Handball, Karate, Table Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Volleyball & Swimming.<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    September 2015<\/p>

    September 2015<\/p>

    July \u2013 November<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    11<\/p><\/td>

    Talks on Sexual reproduction health, anatomy, physiology of reproductive tract, teenage pregnancy, personal hygiene, services available for adolescents, Family Life Education.<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Sensitisation talks on Healthy Lifestyle<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    1st<\/sup>\u00a0& 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Term<\/p><\/td>

    Students of Grade 7 to Grade 13 participate in the mentioned programme organized by Ministry of Health and Quality of Life and Action Familiale. Students are able to learn and become acquainted on various social and health issues. This will enhance their personal growth during the adolescence phase and those programmes will help students to understand themselves and their bodies. Consequently, changes occurring during puberty will be justified and ways to handle same are explained in details.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    12<\/p><\/td>

    Awareness Campaign \u2013 Talk on Suicide Prevention<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    One hour session \u2013 1st<\/sup>\u00a0term<\/p><\/td>

    Students of grade 10-13 participate in this activity. Resource persons from the befrienders association conduct this program. Students benefit from personal growth during this activity.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    13<\/p><\/td>

    Talk on self-discovery and successful living.<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Talks on stress management (pre-exams),<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Talk on l\u2019adolescence \u2018une Ecole de la vie\u2019,<\/strong><\/p>

    Talk on leadership via Responsibilities,<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Talk on Negative behaviours and root cause of psychological diseases<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    Counselling session are also provided to disturbed and imbalance students.<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    45 minutes to one hour \u2013 1st<\/sup>\u00a0and 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0term<\/p><\/td>

    Students of grade 12-13 participate in this activity organized by Bliss Capital Sant\u00e9 Natural Care Alternatives for Babies, Children & Adolescents. Students learn about various techniques of translating negative behaviours into a positive tool. They are able to develop their interpersonal skills, leadership skills, understand the adolescence phase and learn to deal with it amongst others.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    14<\/p><\/td>

    Talks on topics such as<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Definition of Adolescence<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Puberty changes (physical \u2013 emotional)<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Psychological & social changes<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Personal hygiene<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Advantages of physical exercise<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Healthy lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Effects of smoking & alcohol & drug abuse<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dangers of early sex<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Teenage pregnancy\/social problem<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Risk of abortion\/suicide<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dangers of a baby born by an adolescent mother<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Teacher\/children relationship<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    1st<\/sup>\u00a0and 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Term<\/p><\/td>

    Students of grade 8 and 9 participate in this activity organized by the Crac Anti-Drug Group. The objectives of this activity is to delay the onset of sex and dedicate more time to education \u2013a fruitful future for the upcoming youth.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    15.<\/p><\/td>

    Promotion of Healthy Living :<\/strong><\/p>

    Talks on topics such as<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sexual & Reproductive Health and hygiene<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vulnerabilities of youth<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0HIV\/AIDS Sexually transmitted infection (STIs)<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Behaviour change communication<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stigma Discrimination<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sexual & Reproductive Health and hygiene and HIV\/AIDS Sexually transmitted infection (STIs)<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sexual & Reproductive Health and hygiene and HIV\/AIDS Sexually transmitted infection (STIs)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    First term and second term<\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    This activity is organized by the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life. Resource persons are from the AIDS Unit. Students of grade 10-13 participate in this activity. They are able to understand the followings terms mentioned and become familiar with this infection so that same could be prevented.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    16.<\/p><\/td>

    (i) Sensitization Campaign in respect of Protection of the Elderly against abuse and violence and their rights<\/strong><\/p>

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    (ii) Inter-generational workshop:<\/strong><\/p>

    Bridging the generation gap<\/strong><\/p>

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    (iii) Essay Competition on Ageing<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    During the year<\/p><\/td>

    Activity organized by the Welfare and Elderly Persons Protection Unit \u2013 Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity & Reform Institution. Students of grade 10-13 attend this activity. They are able to develop social skills in relation to the ageing population and inter-generational issues.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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