A mirror that teaches a child to look inward. A gesture that speaks louder than a page of text. At St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Sector 44-D, Chandigarh, teachers explored the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) 2022 through three simple ideas - Look, Express, Balance.
The school hosted a CBSE Capacity Building Session on NCF-FS 2022 on 15th September 2026, focusing on strengthening teachers’ understanding of early childhood learning and holistic development. The sessions were conducted by Ms. Monica Chawla, Principal, St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Chandigarh, and Ms. Isha Anand, Language Teacher, Chandigarh Education Department, CBSE & British Council Resource Person.
The programme explored the aims and structure of NCF-FS, curriculum design, the Panchakosha Vikas approach and the importance of understanding child development during the foundational years.
Teachers also experienced engaging classroom-based activities through the Kinolearn Activity Wall and KINO-MOVE, demonstrating how movement, creativity and available resources can make learning more joyful and meaningful. A mirror-and-poem activity encouraged teachers to pause, reflect and connect personal understanding with their role in supporting young learners.
Principal Ms. Monica Chawla remarked, “The Foundational Stage shapes how a child looks at learning for years to come. Our teachers need to bring patience, imagination and a real understanding of how young minds grow.”
The school management appreciated the initiative, reaffirming its commitment to holistic development. The programme concluded with the reflection that true foundational learning grows through play, exploration, patience and meaningful experiences not merely textbooks.
