KENNEDY HIGH the global school conducted a session for the Peer educators and Student Council Members of Class X, students from Class XI, Class XII, Grade 9, Grade 10 and students from A LEVEL on 29 October 2024. The session was conducted by Mr. Satyanarayana Murthy Suravajjula and Ms. Ishpreet Kaur from KPMG.

The session focused on various facets of Cyber Security such as cyber threats and how to combat the threats, cyber bullying and different types of viruses and worms. The session was very informative and helped the students comprehend the gravity of cyber safety in today’s fast paced digital world, in a better way.

KENNEDY HIGH the global school organized healthy growing up and menstrual hygiene and awareness session in the school for the girl students of grade 6, 7 and 8 from Cambridge and for girl students of class VI, VII and VIII from CBSE, using videos, PowerPoint presentation, case studies and subsequent discussions. These sessions were conducted by the school Counsellor in the first week of July as part of health and well-being.

The objective was to educate girls about menstrual hygiene practices and promote a healthy approach to growing up while enhancing life skills, self-awareness, empathy, problem- solving and effective communication. Students watched the video “hello periods” and reflected on the healthy practices during menstruation and adolescence, understanding menstruation, managing menstrual pain and the importance of regular exercise, balanced diet, and adequate sleep during menstruation.

Additionally, proper disposal of menstrual products like sanitary pads in an environment friendly manner, and the importance of maintaining personal hygiene during menstrual periods, was discussed. Students were guided to approach trusted adults, teachers and the in- house nurse and counselor for emergencies.

These sessions provided valuable information to empower girls in managing their menstrual health with confidence and understanding. Students were guided to be culturally sensitive while identifying myths and misconceptions with an open mind to reduce the stigma attached with menstruation and to live a happy and healthy life.

KENNEDY HIGH the global school organized a Mock Fire Safety Drill in collaboration with Usha Fire Safety Services on 22 June 2024 to spread awareness on Fire Safety. The students were instructed by the teachers to evacuate the building in an orderly fashion using the clearly marked “FIRE EXIT”, as trained earlier through live demonstration and Power point presentation. The students from both CBSE and Cambridge wings assembled on the school grounds at a pre-designated assembling point, awaiting further instructions. Shortly after, the instructor from the Usha Fire Safety team introduced himself and the rest of the team while informing the students that they were to learn about fires, five extinguishers and how to use them.
The instructor opened with measures to safely evacuate a building on fire. This included tips such as covering your nose with a wet cloth while evacuating or extinguishing a fire, and staying close to the floor to avoid smoke inhalation. It was explained that fires are classified into different types. Solid fires – ‘A’ level fires can only be extinguished using water on power extinguishers, followed by liquid fires – ‘B’ level fires, which call for carbon dioxide or powder extinguishers. The final level, that is, gas fires and electrical fires – ‘C’ level fires require only power extinguishers.
Next, the students were educated about parts of a fire extinguisher and how to operate them. The Usha fire safety personnel first demonstrated extinguishing liquid and solid fires. Then, class XI and XII students, teachers, security guards, drivers and Principal Ms. Rajyalaxmi Bhat were called for a hands-on experience regarding the same.
The Fire Safety drill organized by the school management was an insightful learning experience that taught the students and the staff of KENNEDY HIGH the global school on how to protect themselves in the dire situation of a fire.
(With inputs from Gauri C.K.and Samhita V from CBSE X – F)

On 22 June 2024, Usha Fire Safety in collaboration with KENNEDY HIGH the global school, presented an awareness program on First Aid for the secondary and the senior secondary students of both CBSE and Cambridge wings of the school.
First Aid, is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury which can help before the required medical assistance arrives. First Aid is required to preserve the life of victims of specific health emergencies.
The students were briefed about the items to be included in the first aid box available in the school such as, adhesive tape, rubber tourniquet, non-stick/anti-bacterial bandages, antibiotic ointments and a First aid manual. The students were presented with various situations wherein, people would faint due to heatstroke, dehydration, stroke, blood pressure etc. The students were briefed about the steps taken in those situations to perform first aid onto the victim. One is supposed to follow few steps in these situations, ensure a safe location for the victim, call for help, assess the situation of the victim, provide basic first aid, provide reassurance and then handover to the professional medical help.
Procedure like CPR was taught to the students, along with various other methods to clear up the airway of the victims. The staff of the Usha fire safety not only showcased these but asked students to perform and practice these procedures. The students were also taught how to carry casualty victims using 2/3/4 handed seats. Procedures of bandaging the wounded like arm slings, triangular head bandages, were showcased and practiced by the students.
This presentation proved to be very useful for each student attending it, as it provided vital information in the face of mishap which can occur without warning. The session was very interactive and informative.

FIRST AID AWARENESS SESSION HELD AT KENNEDY HIGH

Aakar Asha Hospital, a prominent healthcare institution, organized a highly informative and engaging First Aid Awareness Session for both students and teachers on August 10, 2023. This session was the result of a collaborative effort between Aakar Asha Hospital and KENNEDY HIGH the global school with the shared goal of promoting fundamental first aid knowledge among the students and staff.

To ensure an interactive and captivating learning experience, the experienced medical professionals from Aakar Asha Hospital incorporated hands-on demonstrations. Attending students from Class IX-XII/Grade 9 to A level and the teachers, were given an invaluable opportunity to actively practice crucial first aid techniques. These included CPR, proper wound dressing procedures, and the correct response to a choking incident.

One of the most impactful aspects of the event was the realistic scenarios that the hospital's team simulated. These lifelike emergency situations provided participants a chance to apply their newly acquired skills in a practical context. This hands-on experience was instrumental in bolstering their confidence in handling a wide range of medical emergencies.

Furthermore, the session actively encouraged participation through an interactive Q & A segment wherein the participants were encouraged to ask questions, seek clarification, and deepen their comprehension of first aid concepts.

In conclusion, the First Aid Awareness Session organized by Aakar Asha Hospital played a pivotal role in understanding essential first aid skills and cultivated a greater sense of preparedness in the students and staff of the school.

MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AND AWARENESS SESSION

 Girl students of Class VI-VIII/Grade 6, 7 and 8 girls attended an awareness session on menstrual hygiene during the Beyond Excellence hour on 2, 7 and 9 August 2023. This session was conducted by the student Counselor at KENNEDY HIGH the global school.

The objective of the session was to bring self -awareness, self -confidence, and to provide insight into the physical changes during puberty and adolescence. A basic understanding of menstrual cycle and ways to maintain personal hygiene especially during menstruation was the main focus of this session. Students watched a video titled “Hello periods” after that discussion was carried out. Pair share method was used to identify the physical changes in them and they had an interaction which helped them to overcome feelings of inhibition.

 Students came up with questions and queries for a better understanding. Myths about menstruation were also addressed. Students were guided to be culturally sensitive with a positive mindset, practice and adopt healthy and effective ways to maintain health and hygiene.   

A workshop on cyber security was conducted by KPMG on 31 October 2019 at KENNEDY HIGH the global school for students of class X, XI and XII (CBSE and CAIE). In this seminar, important topics like Internet browsing, Cyber bullying, Online gaming, Social media, Cyber threats like phising, identity theft and device safety were discussed. Students learnt the significance of cyber security, became aware of cyber threats and understood how to be proactive with regard to cyber safety.