By: Neha Bhardwaj (PGT)
Ms Saloni harish (TGT), Representative, Women Safety Committee
Date: ( 4 April 2026)
Venue: School Class, Himalaya Public School
Attendees: Girl Students of Classes VI and VII
📅 Event Details
The Women Safety Committee of Himalaya Public School successfully organized an informative and interactive workshop on Personal Hygiene and the Menstrual Cycle for the girl students of Classes VI and VII. The session aimed to demystify menstrual health, address common myths, and promote safe hygienic practices among young adolescents.
🎯 Objectives
The primary objectives of the workshop were:
* To provide accurate, scientific information about puberty, personal hygiene, and the female reproductive system.
* To educate students about the menstrual cycle and its significance.
* To encourage the adoption of safe and hygienic practices during menstruation.
* To create a comfortable environment for girls to openly discuss their queries and concerns regarding menstrual health.
📝 Workshop Highlights
The workshop was conducted in a friendly and engaging manner, ensuring that the young students felt comfortable and secure.
* Personal Hygiene Session: The session began with an emphasis on general personal hygiene, covering topics like proper handwashing, dental care, and daily cleanliness routines essential for maintaining good health, especially during puberty.
* Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A detailed explanation of the menstrual cycle, including the biological process and common physical and emotional changes, was provided. The instructors focused on normalizing menstruation as a natural, healthy biological process.
* Menstrual Hygiene Management: Practical guidance on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) was given. This included how to use and dispose of sanitary products correctly, the importance of changing them frequently, and maintaining cleanliness to prevent infections.
* Animated Video Presentation: An engaging animation video was shown to simplify complex biological concepts related to the reproductive system and the menstrual cycle. The visual aid proved highly effective in making the information easily digestible and memorable for the students.
* Q&A and Myth-Busting: The floor was opened for a Question and Answer session, which was instrumental in clearing up common doubts and busting prevalent myths and taboos associated with menstruation.
📈 Impact and Feedback
The response from the students was overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic. Many girls felt that the workshop significantly increased their understanding of their bodies and the menstrual cycle.
* Students reported feeling more confident and less anxious about managing their personal hygiene and future periods.
* The interactive nature and the use of the animation video were highly appreciated by the attendees.
* Parents' feedback, informally collected, indicated satisfaction with the school's initiative to provide this crucial and often-overlooked health education.
💡 Conclusion and Recommendations
The workshop successfully achieved its goal of educating the girls of Classes VI and VII on essential personal and menstrual hygiene. The Women Safety Committee believes that such sessions are vital for the holistic development and empowerment of young girls.
It is recommended that:
* This workshop be made a regular annual feature for students entering Class VI.
* Follow-up, advanced sessions be conducted for older students to address related topics like nutrition and emotional well-being during the cycle.
* Information pamphlets summarizing the key takeaways be distributed to all attendees.
The Women Safety Committee extends its gratitude to the school administration for their support in organizing this important health education initiative.
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