Learning is a continuous process of acquiring knowledge, skills, techniques and tools. Training and workshops are an integral and a regular feature at Aatman Academy as the learnings keep us abreast of the latest trends and happenings in the community as well as the world.
U.S. Consulate General: Consular IDEA Committee Accessibility Exercise Invitation
The students of Aatman Academy were invited by U.S. Consulate General Mumbai’s Consular IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility Committee) to participate in the first consular accessibility exercise.
This exercise involved special-abled Aatman students participating in the consular customer service experience as visa or American Citizen Services applicants. The exercise aimed to highlight areas for improvement related to providing accommodations, making facilities more accessible, and training in-house staff.
Art Fest -2024
This year, the Aatman Art Fest 2024 – was based on the theme “Mera Bharat Mahan “. – The rich traditions, heritage, food culture, and handlooms of Our Bharat were showcased through handmade artifacts, charts, crafts, and food items made by the students under the guidance of their learning Facilitators. The fest was inaugurated by Ms Ayushi Ashar, director of Ashar Group, and special guest Shri. Sanjay Bhoir & Smt. Usha Bhoir attended the fest.
STint Program – 2023-24
Std IX students share their experiences of the STint(Social/Skills internship) program to understand the working environment of an organization and develop life skills.
Republic Day Celebrations
Aatman students pay a salute to the Nation’s Growth and Development through a street play at R Mall, G.B. Road.
Street Play on Menstrual Hygiene - By SYBA students, Kelkar College.
As a part of the Dimension College Fest, SYBA students put up a brilliant performance on the importance of Menstrual hygiene as well as busting certain myths on this topic .
CIF participants (Council of International Fellowship) visit Aatman Academy.
Social workers from around the globe visited Aatman Academy to understand its work as well as the learning needs and difficulties of students with special and diverse needs.
Parenting Session – Manjushree Patil
A workshop on Positive Parenting was conducted by Manjushree Patil to understand and co-create a positive learning space for all our learners.
Staff Development Workshops – November-2023
Aatman Learning Facilitators were part of training workshops on class management techniques. The facilitators also made presentations on the 21 disabilities to understand the learning challenges of our students.
Teachers Day Celebration
Bharat Vikas Parishad visited Aatman Academy to felicitate the students and the learning Facilitators as part of their “ Guru Vandan Chaatra Abhinandan” on Teacher’s Day.
BaraMaasa
Aatman Academy in collaboration with Mahaatsov Entertainment organised a fundraising event - a light classical musical concert conceptualized by Manjushree Patil- Founder Director to support international open water swimmer - Shubham Vanmali and Aatman Academy.
Trainings conducted in the month of June
English Language Workshop
A two full day “ Whole language Approach” workshop conducted for the teachers of Orchid International School and Aatman Academy.
Workshop on Steiner Approach to Education
Aatman Facilitators attend a 2 day workshop on the Steiner Method of Teaching conducted by the teachers of Reading Tree School, Thane
Online Session on Phenomenal Based Learning Approach
Ms Anu Aarnio a Fulbright DAI awardee from Finland conducted a workshop on
“ Phenomenon based learning approach of the Finnish Education system"
Read to Lead
Learning Facilitators updating and upgrading their knowledge and skills through research and activities
Occupational Therapy Workshop
Dr Shrisharsh Jagirdar conducted an OT session on games and activities which can be used in classrooms for students.
International Yoga day
Students did yoga exercises and meditation on the occasion of International Yoga Day.
STint Presentations
Students of Std X made presentations of their one week social and skill internship at various organizations.
Art fest - 2023
The Art Fest - 2023 on the theme “ The Art Of Giving” was held on 11th
March, 2023. Students displayed their artistic talents and communication skills while interacting with guests.
Aatman connects with the community
Senior Citizen Visit
Senior Citizens from the Chandanadi Senior Citizen Group,Thane visited Aatman Academy to spend time and interact with the students.
Interacting with Swachhata Sevikas
Aatman Academy invited the Swachata Sevikas of the Parisar Bhagini Vikas Sangh, part of the Anti Plastic Brigade Charitable Trust, TMC Thane to speak with the students about their work and life experiences.
Swachhata Sevak Visit
The TMC team of Swatchata Sevaks of Dhokali Naka visited Aatman Academy and shared information on garbage collection and ways to keep the environment clean.
Informative session by Goonj
Goonj, a NGO working in the field of disaster relief, humanitarian aid and community development visited Aatman Academy to share information on work they do for the marginalized communities.
Akal Academy team from Baru Sahib visit Aatman Academy
Talented musicians / students from Akal Academy presented a musical orchestra using traditional musical instruments. Sanjay Bhoir Sir who graced the occasion felicitated the musicians as well as the Director- Dr Neelam Kaur.
B.Ed Teachers visit Aatman Academy
A team of trainee teachers from Anjuman E islam B.Ed college, Vashi visited Aatman Academy to gain insight into its inclusive learning program. This visit was organized by Mrs Nilima Davkhare
Spl Educators visit Aatman Academy
Thirty Special educators from Ratnagiri visited Aatman Academy to understand the inclusive practices followed in classes
Talk on Leadership lessons through Indian classical Music
The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN) with Rotary Club Connoisseurs through its TEN connect sessions invited Ms Manjushree Patil to speak on leadership lessons through Indian classical music.
Save Soil Campaign
Learning Facilitators supporting the cause of Save Soil Campaign, a global movement launched by Sadguru of Isha foundation to address the soil crisis.
Go Red for Dyslexia Campaign
Students and Learning Facilitators support the campaign “ Go For Red Dyslexia” by wearing red clothes to celebrate and create positive change in attitudes towards Dyslexia.
Wellbeing and Partnerships - Gallup Strengths Finder
Workshop conducted on Wellbeing and Partnerships using Gallup Strengths Finder by Nitul Ojha - Strengths Coach
Read to Lead
Our facilitators share researched articles and books read on varied subjects
Decoding the Brain
A session by Dr Kamaljeet
Arpan Training
Nonviolent Communication
An in-depth training by Ranjitha Jeurkar on Non Violent Communication – an approach to communication- based on the principles of non-violence.
