Catholic Board of Education, Mangalore Report of the Hands On Training Session on Jolly Phonics on how to use Teachers’ Book and Pupil Book 1, 2 and 3 conducted for Pre Primary and Kindergarten Teachers from 1st April to 8th April, 2025. The Catholic Board of Education under the leadership of the Secretary, Rev Dr Praveen Leo Lasrado organized a workshop for 6 days from 1st April to 4th April, 2025, two batches at Lourdes Central School and on 7th and 8th of April, 2025and one batch at Infant Jesus English Medium school, Modankap for the Kindergarten teachers of all the schools come under the Catholic Board of Education. On April 1st, 2025 the programme began with a solemn prayer song. The Principal of Lourdes Central School, Rev Fr Johnson Sequiera welcomed the teachers and made them feel at home. The Secretary Rev Dr Praveen Leo Lasrado enlighten the teachers on the importance of good education and how we need to learn, share and grow to change the world by upgrading ourselves regularly. Ms Naina J Sequeira, the resource person for the workshop, was introduced by Rev Dr Praveen Leo Lasrado and welcomed by the Principal, Rev Fr. Johnson Sequiera. Ms Naina introduced Jolly Phonics and helped the teachers in the study of phonic lessons. She gave valuable information to the teachers by helping them to be creative and confident. 38 teachers were present on 1st Batch and 42 teachers present on 2nd Batch. On April 7th, 3rd batch began with prayers at Infant Jesus English Medium Hr Pry School, Modankap. The Headmaster of Infant Jesus English Medium Hr Pry School, Modankap, Rev Fr Melwyn Lobo welcomed the teachers. Joint Secretary Rev Fr Valerian DSouza, Catholic Board Secretary Rev Dr Praveen Leo Lasrado and resource person Ms. Naina J Sequeira were presented. 58 teachers were presssssent on Batch 3rd. The highlights of the workshop are as follows: a. Teachers should prepare themselves before entering their classes. Lesson plans and teaching aids should be kept ready and should go through the proper pronunciation. b. Phonics with actions were taught which will help the children to remember easily. c. The method of introducing a sound and its letter – through sound/story/song/ action pattern was done. d. Resource person Ms Naina J Sequeira guided teachers how to use Teachers Book and Pupil Book 1, 2 and 3. Various activities, songs and actions in collaboration with ‘Jolly Phonics’ were taught. Breakfast, lunch and evening tea was served. The program was concluded by prayer and vote of thanks. Report of the Hands-On Training Session on Jolly Phonics on How to Use Teachers’ Book and Pupil Book 1, 2, and 3, Conducted for Pre-Primary and Kindergarten Teachers from 1st April to 8th April, 2025 The Catholic Board of Education, under the leadership of the Secretary, Rev. Dr. Praveen Leo Lasrado, organized a six-day workshop on Jolly Phonics for Kindergarten teachers from schools under its jurisdiction. The workshop was held in two batches at Lourdes Central School from April 1st to 4th, 2025, and one batch at Infant Jesus English Medium School, Modankap, on April 7th and 8th, 2025. The first batch of the program commenced on April 1st, 2025, with a prayer song. Rev. Fr. Johnson Sequeira, Principal of Lourdes Central School, welcomed the teachers. Rev. Dr. Praveen Leo Lasrado, Secretary of the Catholic Board of Education, spoke about the importance of quality education and the need for continuous learning, sharing, and growth to improve the world. Rev. Dr. Praveen Leo Lasrado introduced Ms. Naina J Sequeira, the resource person for the workshop, who was then welcomed by Rev. Fr. Johnson Sequeira. Ms. Naina J Sequeira introduced Jolly Phonics and guided the teachers in studying phonics lessons. She provided valuable information and encouraged the teachers to be creative and confident. The first batch had 38 teachers, and the second batch had 42 teachers. The third batch of the workshop began on April 7th at Infant Jesus English Medium Higher Primary School, Modankap, with prayers. Rev. Fr. Melwyn Lobo, Headmaster of Infant Jesus English Medium Higher Primary School, Modankap, welcomed the teachers. Joint Secretary Rev. Fr. Valerian D’Souza, Catholic Board Secretary Rev. Dr. Praveen Leo Lasrado, and resource person Ms. Naina J Sequeira were present. There were 58 teachers in the third batch. The highlights of the workshop were as follows: • Teachers were advised to prepare thoroughly before their classes. They were encouraged to have lesson plans and teaching aids ready and to review the correct pronunciation of words. • Phonics with actions was taught, which helps children remember more easily. • The workshop covered methods of introducing a sound and its corresponding letter through a sound/story/song/action pattern. • Ms. Naina J Sequeira guided teachers on how to use the Jolly Phonics Teachers’ Book and Pupil Books 1, 2, and 3. Various activities, songs, and actions related to ‘Jolly Phonics’ were taught. Breakfast, lunch, and evening tea were provided. The program concluded with a prayer and a vote of thanks. Report of the Hands-On Training Session on Jolly Phonics The Catholic Board of Education, Mangalore, led by Secretary Rev. Dr. Praveen Leo Lasrado, held a six-day Jolly Phonics workshop for Kindergarten teachers from April 1st to 8th, 2025. Two batches were held at Lourdes Central School (April 1-4) and one at Infant Jesus English Medium School, Modankap (April 7-8). The program included prayers, welcomes from Rev. Fr. Johnson Sequeira (Lourdes Central School) and Rev. Fr. Melwyn Lobo (Infant Jesus English Medium School), and addresses from Rev. Dr. Praveen Leo Lasrado on the importance of quality education. Resource person Ms. Naina J Sequeira introduced Jolly Phonics, guiding teachers in phonics lessons and emphasizing creative and confident teaching. The workshop trained teachers on using the Jolly Phonics Teachers’ Book and Pupil Books 1, 2, and 3, incorporating activities, songs, and actions. Key topics included lesson preparation, phonics with actions, and methods for introducing sounds and letters. Breakfast, lunch, and evening tea were provided. The program concluded with a prayer and vote of thanks. Teacher attendance was 38 (1st batch), 42 (2nd batch), and 58 (3rd batch).
