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Student: At first, it felt awkward, but later boys Student: Yes, freely! We even share what we
became supportive. Now they learned with girls from neighboring
encourage us and understand the schools.
challenges we face.
ER: What message would you like to give other
ER: . How do you feel about attending school students?
during your periods now?
Studen: Menstruation is natural. Don’t feel
Student: We feel confident and don’t skip ashamed—learn, talk, and support
classes anymore. We know how to each other.
manage hygiene properly.
Interview with the School Headmaster
ER: What role did teachers play?
Q1. What was your initial reaction to this
Student: Teachers explained everything program?
sensitively and encouraged us to ask HM: I appreciated the sensitivity and innovation
questions without hesitation.
behind the idea. It was much needed for
ER: Did your parents support you? our students.

Student: Yes, after PTM discussions, parents ER: Did you face resistance from parents or
started encouraging us. Some even the community?
helped improve facilities at home.
HM: Initially, yes. But with awareness sessions
ER: What skills did you gain apart from and positive outcomes, acceptance

awareness? grew quickly.
Student: Leadership, confidence, teamwork, ER: How important is language integration in

and better English communication. this program?
ER: Do you talk about this with your friends HM: Extremely important. It not only improved
now? academic performance but also gave

students a platform to express themselves.

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