CBSE board exams are just around the corner

TDT | Manama                          

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com   

Reported by Zahra Ayaz

Many students are nervous about scoring the passing grades they need for the upcoming CBSE board examinations, but school administration is making every effort to motivate students. As students return to their schools after the winter break, term and model examinations will also begin for higher standards in various schools across Bahrain.

Educators had difficult times during the pandemic and are still struggling with new challenges yet schools introduce students to new ideas, teach them to socialise more, and participate in activities that enhance growth.

Speaking to The Daily Tribune, K Gopinath Menon, Principal of The New Indian School, said: “Our school management is working on three things: finishing the portion, ensuring students are performing well in revision, and holding remedial classes for pupils who are unable to cope following the pandemic.

“The remedial classes are held from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. We are conducting model exams at the end of January, so our calendar is set for all students, particularly those in the 10th and 12th grades. “Of doubt, students are frightened and concerned, but not all of them are; some are really relaxed about examinations and genuinely want to get the best grade possible.”

Mr Menon emphasised that parents are also under pressure, but in addition to all the studies, “we also hold motivational speeches and workshops for students, and we look for both high achievers who want to ramp up their marks and struggling children.”

Jaseela Mujeeb, an experienced counselor and psychotherapist, told The Daily Tribune: “Due to unexpected and forced transition due to Covid-19, most students were led to a heightened sense of loneliness, distress and boredom. Since the classes are offline now, most of them are facing anxiety to cope up with their curriculum.

“Some are facing exam fears, according to the number of students coming for counselling, and symptoms for anxiety is alarming. “Stress can affect your physical and mental wellbeing.

Parents and teachers have a great role in helping the students manage exam stress. Parents should refrain from enforcing their expectations on their children.” She pointed out that students should eat a well-balanced diet and follow a regular sleep pattern, and help them keep a routine for studies and revise often and be more social, get help from teachers if the students have any doubt.

“Relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation will help you overcome stress. For most students, school is not just about academics, it is also about social interaction. “School provides structure and outline to the lives of students. Since they were confined to the walls of their homes for the past four years, they lack social skills of adjustment.

“When they are exposed to the external society after the pandemic, some students are not able to express themselves. In that case, it is necessary to seek professional help,” she added.