
BEYOND ACADEMICS: HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT FOR GIRLS IN BOARDING SCHOOL SETTINGS
Feruza To‘laganova ,Fozilova Maftuna ,Kamola Maxkamova , Deputy director for Spirituality of the Presidential school in Nurafshon in Uzbekistan/2nd year student of Master degree, History Department, Namangan State University/Psycologist of the Presidential school in Nurafshon,Abstract
Imagine a young girl stepping into the grand halls of Nurafshon Presidential school, a boarding school buzzing with possibility. She’s a new 5th-grader, suitcase in hand, nervous but eager. Her academic journey is about to begin, but at school, it’s not just about textbooks and test scores—it’s about growing into a confident, compassionate, and capable young woman. For girls like her, boarding schools can be transformative, offering a chance to explore talents, build character, and master life skills. Yet, this holistic development comes with its share of challenges. At school, a multi-faceted approach ensures that every girl thrives beyond the classroom, though there’s always room to refine the journey.
Keywords
Holistic Development, Well-Being, Extracurriculars, Leadership, Life Skills, Safety, Child Safeguarding ,SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
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