With great pleasure, we welcome you back to our Young Adolescent Peer Educators Leadership Conclave - “MIND MATTERS 2025". As part of World Mental Health Day, we propose creating awareness on the theme "Access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies" through various thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, collaborations with mental health institutes and organisations, stall exhibitions, inter-school competitions, and more. This year, as we organise the Mind Matters Conclave on the 10th and 11th of October, we invite you all once again for wholehearted participation on both days.

We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new addition to this year’s “Mind Matters 2025”, that is the psychology event Mind in Motion. This event is curated and led by passionate Senior Secondary students of the Psychology Department. This immersive experience invites participants to explore the captivating world of the human mind through interactive games and stimulating challenges. It aims to promote mental health awareness, spark curiosity, and make learning about human behaviour fun and engaging. Your participation and contribution are vital to the success of this Regional Conclave. We will truly be excited to see the impactful ideas and solutions that will emerge from our time together. The proposed event aligns perfectly with our school's vision and commitment to holistic development. The primary goal for the event is to nurture leadership skills and qualities among the youth in institutions and schools. This event will help the youth to share and empower each other through best practices of mental health and life skills employed in their respective institutions.

It gives me extreme delight to cordially invite you to MIND MATTERS 2025 - The Young Adolescent Peer Leadership Conclave. We are all aware that the need for mental health awareness and support has never been more critical than ever before. We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of your school to an important event - uniting schools, educators, parents, and students in a shared commitment to prioritise mental well-being.

The program is a one of a kind event which will feature -

• Presentations from the experts and faculty members will provide you with deep insights and practical strategies that can be implemented in your schools to create a more supportive and empathetic environment for all.
• Inter-school competitions that will serve to be the perfect platform for students to exhibit their innate talent, creativity and imagination to vocalize their ideas relevant to the assigned topics in their respective events.
• Stall exhibition - Schools are invited to put up their exhibits highlighting the best practices and strategies employed to inculcate life skills and create awareness on mental well-being among student, teacher and parent communities.

Let us embrace this opportunity to learn from one another and build a stronger, more resilient educational community. I look forward to the enriching conversations, collaborations, and insights that will emerge from this conclave. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and pave the way for a brighter, healthier future.

With warm regards,
Anitha Bijesh
Principal

The Peer Educators recognised the importance of mental health awareness and support within the school community, and they have created this platform to address and exchange information with peers from other schools and institutes on various mental health challenges faced by the youth and finding innovative ways to overcome the problems.

The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has initiated and supported the Adolescent Peer Educators Leadership Program in collaboration with Expressions India for enriching the life skills, holistic health, and well-being of students in our country. This program was launched in the year 2021, and Delhi Public School Bangalore South was one of the first few schools to have been a part of this program. From 2021, we have successfully conducted various mental health awareness programs for our students and the community.

• Enterprising and talented high school students from your school or institute from classes VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, along with first-year and second-year college students, can participate in this event.
• Groups of delegates from different institutes are welcome to participate in the event.
• Teacher Coordinators and Counsellors from participating schools/institutions
• Participants who have passion and true commitment towards raising awareness and promoting mental health within the school community and outside.
• Students with effective communication and leadership skills.
• Students who are interested in gaining more knowledge about life skills and mental health topics.

• To celebrate World Mental Health Day, being observed on 10th October.
• Promote Mental Health and Well-being among students, teachers, and other staff members within the school community and outside.
• Personal Growth and Learning.
• Promotion of holistic development in the school community.
• Nurture Leadership Skills.
• Gain knowledge from our interactive workshops and panel discussions by renowned mental health professionals and guest speakers from all walks of life.
• Exposure and awareness on the best practices of life skills and mental health in schools and institutes.

• The school team must be accompanied by two teachers— Teacher Coordinator and one School Counsellor.
• Students can participate in more than one event as long as they are aware of the date and time.
• Details of the event, the topics, and the venue have been mentioned in the brochure.
• Kindly register for the events using the link that has been given below by 30th September 2025.
• Internal registration for DPS Bangalore South students is open from 14th August to 25th August. Please use this link to register yourself, Google From (FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS ONLY)
• Please ensure that only correct information is entered, as no changes will be accommodated after registration.
• All participants must report for registration in Open Auditorium (DPSBS) at 8:30 am on Friday, 10th October 2025.
• Registration counters will open at 8:30 am.
• The inaugural ceremony with the lighting of the lamp is scheduled at 9:00 am on 10 October 2025.
• All participants must wear their school uniform and ID cards.
• If you have any questions, please contact Ms Swati Banerjee on 9945217954 between 3 and 6 pm.
• There is separate registration for external schools, Group Delegation (private delegations, not belonging to one particular school), and Internal(DPS South) students. For more details, check the Registration Details Page.

Peer educators are an existence of utmost importance, who serve as a weather vane on this journey known as life. They serve as a bridge to spread awareness of the healing of our minds and how to balance various aspects of mental health and well-being, while organising classroom interactions, exhibitions, and other events to talk about the importance of life skills in the youth.

Let us come together with the wind as we highlight the importance of the sound of our minds, emotional stability, and wellbeing at Mind Matters 2025. We hope to see you there!