Ms. Sunita George, Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, Mumbai, participated in the panel discussion at the Maharashtra Educators’ Summit & Awards, 2026, on whether schools are equipped to support today’s anxious generation. The session brought together school leaders to examine the emotional pressures affecting students and the practical responsibilities of educational institutions in responding to them.
The discussion explored how anxiety can emerge from several influences, including academic expectations, family pressures, digital stimulation and changes in students’ social interactions. It also considered why schools need to understand the different ways in which children respond to stress rather than treating every behavioural concern in the same way.
As Principal of Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, Ms. George brought the perspective of a school leader to a conversation about the relationship between student well-being and the school environment. The issues raised during the panel were relevant to educators seeking to recognise students’ needs, create supportive learning spaces and strengthen communication between teachers, students and parents. Through its coverage of education leadership and school development, EducationToday also highlights the importance of conversations that encourage educators to look beyond academic performance and consider the wider needs of learners.
A key theme of the discussion was the importance of looking beneath outward behaviour. Withdrawal, social isolation, restlessness or changes in classroom engagement may indicate that a student needs attention and support. Responding effectively requires educators to observe, listen and understand the circumstances affecting individual children.
The session encouraged school leaders to consider how student well-being can be addressed as part of everyday school life. It highlighted the need for a balanced approach in which academic learning is supported by an understanding of children’s emotional and social development.
Ms. Sunita George is the Principal of Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, Mumbai.
Ms. Sunita George serves as the Principal of Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, a well-known educational institution in Mumbai.
School leadership helps establish academic goals, support teachers, encourage student development, and create a positive learning environment.
A school principal oversees academic planning, school administration, teacher development, student welfare, and the implementation of educational policies.
School leaders can support innovation, strengthen teaching practices, encourage critical thinking, and create inclusive learning environments that prepare students for future challenges.
