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Class 9: Foundation Year • 9 Core Modules

Focus: Communication Basics, Conduct and Personal Mastery

1. Clarity and Brevity

Active listening, organizing thoughts, clear and concise language, avoiding speech fillers.

Activities: Clarity Drill (30s speech), Summarisation.
Games: One-Sentence Challenge, Word-Limit Game.

2. Participating and Contributing

Confidence to express opinions, asking relevant questions, collaborative team dynamics.

Activities: Group Discussion, Think–Pair–Share.
Games: Token Talk Game, Participation Bingo.

3. Time Management

Prioritisation, identifying time wasters, 24-hr time mapping, academic and hobby balance.

Activities: Weekly Planner, Time Reflection.
Games: Time Auction Game, Priority Sorting.

4. Art of Public Speaking

Voice modulation, eye contact, speech structuring, overcoming stage fear and anxiety.

Activities: One-Minute Speeches, Peer Feedback.
Games: Spin-and-Speak, Emotion Speaking.

5. Setting and Achieving Goals

Short and long term goals, breaking steps down, habit motivation, tracking milestone progress.

Activities: Personal Goal Worksheet, Action Plans.
Games: Goal Ladder Game, Obstacle Cards.

6. Lasting First Impressions

Grooming, hygiene, introductions, posture, handshakes, polite confident body language.

Activities: First Impression Role Play, Grooming Audit.
Games: Impression Detective, Speed Introductions.

7. Social Graces and Civility

Table manners, dining etiquette basics, empathy scenarios, respectful behaviour at school/home.

Activities: Etiquette Role Plays, Do's and Don'ts.
Games: Etiquette Charades, Manners Matching.

8. Cyber Awareness and Social Media

Digital footprint awareness, cyberbullying prevention, ethical social posting, privacy safety.

Activities: Digital Case Studies, Online Safety Pledge.
Games: Post or Pause Game, Cyber Safety Quiz.

9. Health and Positive Lifestyle

Basic yoga postures, guided breathing techniques, meditation for focus, daily wellness habits.

Activities: Guided Breathing, Posture Routines.
Games: Breathing Count Game, Fitness Circuit.