The MECC Diakonia Department Holds Remedial Classes for 9-th Grade Certification from Which 100 Students Benefit
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The Middle East Council of Churches (MEC) through its Diakonia and Social Service Department, is committed to supporting education, believing that knowledge is the cornerstone of achieving security and peace worldwide.
In this context, the Diakonia Department – Syria Office organized remedial classes for 9th-grade students at the “Orphanage school of Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery”.
The remedial classes lasted two and a half months. It benefited 100 students by providing them with essential knowledge in core curriculum subjects to improve their academic performance and equip them with the necessary support during this critical educational stage. The aim was to prepare them to successfully pass their middle school exams.
The remedial classes was distinguished by the MECC team’s close supervision and guidance, along with the inclusion of psychosocial support sessions titled "Life Skills: A Journey with Myself." These sessions aimed to enhance young people's resilience in navigating their surroundings.
The students collaborated with the MECC team to select the topics they wanted to explore in greater depth.
As a result, the sessions covered diverse themes, including protection-related topics such as "Bullying" and "How Can I Protect Myself?" Other sessions focused on life skills, teaching students how to understand and appreciate themselves, recognize and manage their emotions, cope with stress, and communicate effectively within their social environment.
In addition to the remedial classes, students received hygiene and school kits, as well as winter clothing with essential items, at the end of the course.
The support extended beyond the students, with financial assistance provided to their families to help stabilize their financial situations and alleviate economic burdens.
The Diakonia and Social Service Department’s team at MECC also organized a training workshop for teachers responsible for educating students in remedial classes prior to its launch.
The workshop aimed to stimulate participants' ideas, help them exchange experiences with their colleagues, and encourage them to adopt new teaching methods and effective communication strategies with students in positive ways.
The workshop covered several topics, including children's rights, types of abuse, and effective communication skills, ensuring that teachers can interact with students in the best possible manner. Additionally, participants were introduced to safeguarding policies and measures to prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption.
