INVESTITURE CEREMONY (PRIMARY WING)

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt

 With an aim to inspire, motivate and empower the newly elected Student Council members to take on their roles and responsibilities with integrity and diligence, the Investiture Ceremony for the Primary Wing was held on May 09, 2023, at Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School.

 The young leaders received roaring applause from their parents and teachers as they marched into the Seminar Hall on the beats of the drum. The ceremony commenced with Diya Lighting and auspicious Ganesh Vandana. The presentations of a powerful song and a captivating dance by the students filled everyone with energy and enthusiasm. Amidst thunderous applause, the newly elected members took over their respective portfolios from the outgoing council members and were conferred with badges and sashes. The ceremony concluded with the administration of the oath, where the entire Council pledged to discharge their duties with sincerity.

 Speaking on the occasion, revered Principal, Mr. Trilok Singh Bist spoke about the importance of leadership and highlighted the role of the Student Council in maintaining discipline and order in the school.

POSH WORKSHOP

At Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School, utmost importance is accorded to maintaining a healthy work environment and educating everyone towards prevention of any kind of Sexual Harassment that might occur at the workplace. In sync with the same, the school organised a POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) workshop for the members of the Senior Teaching Staff of the school on May 03, 2023. The Resource Persons for the workshop were Dr. Alka Saxena, Deputy Director, Health and Wellness, Blue Bells Group of Schools and Ms. Kavita Arora, Co-founder and Director, Mittika. This workshop was the first in the series planned for the entire teaching and non-teaching staff.

The workshop aimed to create awareness about the Sexual Harassment of Women at work place (Prevention, Prohibition and redressal) Act, 2013 which is an extension of the Vishaka Guidelines issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in 1997. The aim was to create understanding about what kind of unwelcome behaviour or acts constitute sexual harassment at work place based on real life incidents. The workshop outlined the responsibilities of both the employer and the employees. It also explained who can complain, what should be the contents of the complaint and the repercussions of such complaints. The session enlightened the participants on the purview of the act and also sensitised them about their rights and responsibilities. The participants expressed their gratitude to the Resource Persons and shared that they felt more empowered after the workshop.

Tagore Jayanti Celebrations

The Senior Wing of Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School celebrated the 158th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in the school premises on May 09, 2023. Born on May 09, 1861, Tagore was a great writer, poet, painter, and dramatist. The day is celebrated all around the world to mark his astounding work in the fields of culture, literature, and poetry. On this occasion, the students of Class X C organised a special assembly to pay their respect to Gurudev and celebrate his writings. The students presented an informative talk and quiz on his life, along with reciting beautiful English and Hindi poems composed by him. They also presented a beautiful song taken from one of his collections.

 The opportunity was also availed to declare the members of the Cyber Congress from the Senior Wing who would be responsible for guiding their peers and ensuring that a healthy and safe cyber environment is maintained.

 The members of the Leadership team lauded the efforts of the students and congratulated the students who are a part of the Cyber Congress for the session 2023-24.

Assembly on Rabindranath Jayanti

"Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal." Rabindranath Tagore

A Special Assembly was organised by the students of Class VC on May 08, 2023 to celebrate the life and legacy of Rabindranath Tagore, the great poet, philosopher, and Nobel Laureate and to declare the members of the Cyber Congress from the Primary Wing.

The students spoke about Tagore's life, his contributions to literature, and his impact on Indian culture. One of the highlights of the assembly was the performance of the song ‘Ekla Chalo Re’, one of the most iconic compositions by Gurudev. The students also gave a presentation on some of the most important books written by Rabindranath Tagore.

It was followed by the introduction of the members of the Cyber Congress from Classes III-V.  In their well-organised presentation, the members talked about the importance of following safe online practices. They also encouraged the audience to seek help from trusted adults to prevent online threats.

Addressing the students on the occasion, Madam Meenakshi Malhotra, Primary Wing Leader, emphasised the importance of safe online behaviour and urged students to be responsible digital citizens. Ma’am also praised the students for their efforts in preparing for the assembly and urged them to pursue their passions and talents with dedication and perseverance.

Special Assembly on Buddha Jayanti

"A disciplined mind brings happiness." - Gautama Buddha

To mark the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha and to showcase deep respect and admiration towards him, our little Blue Bellians from Grade I conducted a Special Assembly on May 5, 2023.The assembly commenced with a soulful rendition of a devotional song and the chanting of the mantra ‘Buddham Sharnam Gacchami’. After the regular features of the assembly, students gave a very impressive presentation on Lord Buddha's teachings on honesty and selfless service to others.

Delving deep into the topic, students shared their perspective on the significance of this day. The presentation concluded with a beautiful dance performance that left the audience awe-struck.

Addressing the students on the occasion, Madam Meenakshi Malhotra, Primary Wing Leader, encouraged the students to practice meditation and put in their best efforts to be exemplary in all their endeavours.

THEATRIX 2023

THEATRIX 2023- THE TWO-DAY FIESTA OF THEATRICAL SKILLS

 I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. ~Oscar Wilde

 Theatre arts enhance both verbal and non-verbal expression of ideas. It improves voice projection, articulation, pronunciation, and fluency and guides the artist on how to express oneself with the body. In order to hone the theatrical skills and promote coordination among students, the Senior Wing of Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School organised an Inter-house Theatre Fest- Theatrix 2023 on May 04 and 05, 2023.

Capturing and presenting the emotions in the truest sense, the four Houses presented one English and one Hindi play each, over a period of two days. The English plays were taken from one of the greatest playwrights of all times, Oscar Wilde. Hindi plays by different playwrights were enacted on stage.

The event commenced with the Diya Lighting Ceremony and an invocation to the Almighty. Dr. Trilok Singh Bist, Principal, Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School, welcomed everyone to the occasion. Madam Soumya Gulati, Deputy Director, Academic Development and Innovation, Blue Bells Group of Schools declared the event open and encouraged the students to put their best foot forward for the event. The students were fortunate to be guided and adjudged by renowned experts and theatre artists including Ms. Gauri Nilkantan Mehta, Ms. Shefali Chopra and Mr. Pratham. Three schools from the Hubs of Learning project were also present to witness the mega event.

Ms. Gauri Banerjee, the famous writer, was the Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony. It was also graced by the presence of Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, Honourable Director and Madam Soumya Gulati, Deputy Director, Academic Development and Innovation, Blue Bells Group of Schools, the esteemed panel of judges and distinguished guests.

The judges expressed that they were mesmerised by the energy and performances of the students and mentioned that the competition was too close and tough to adjudge. The winners were awarded, congratulated and appreciated by the Honourable Director, Dr Saroj Suman Gulati, Madam Soumya Gulati, the Leadership Team, guests and the members of the jury. CV Raman House was declared as the Best House – Overall and in the English Play category, whereas the first position in the Hindi Play category was bagged by Sarojini Naidu House.

Madam Preeti Phutela, Senior Wing Leader, extended the Vote of Thanks and acknowledged the hard work of all the team members. The results of the Event are:

THEATRIX RESULT ( 2023)

BEST DEBUTANT HINDI - TAMANNA (CV RAMAN)

BEST DEBUTANT ENGLISH -ARKYA& AYUSHI (RADHA KRISHNAN)/(KALPANA CHAWLA)

BEST NARRATOR HINDI - YUVAKSHI (CV RAMAN)

BEST NARRATOR ENGLISH - SAISHA & VANSHIKA (RADHA KRISHNAN)

BEST STUDENT DIRECTOR-HINDI - PRAKHAR (SAROJINI NAIDU)

BEST STUDENT DIRECTOR ENGLISH - AAINA & VANI (CV RAMAN)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR MALE HINDI - GARVIT SANGWAN (C V RAMAN)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR FEMALE HINDI - JUHI ARORA (RADHA KRISHNAN)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR MALE ENGLISH - ARUSH (CV RAMAN)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR FEMALE ENGLISH - RASHI (CV RAMAN)

BEST ACTOR FEMALE-HINDI - MANYA (SAROJINI NAYDU)

BEST ACTOR MALE-HINDI - DAKSH & SAKSHAM (KALPANA CHAWLA AND CV RAMAN)

BEST ACTOR FEMALE-ENGLISH - BHOOMIKA (SAROJINI NAYDU)

BEST ACTOR MALE-ENGLISH - VIRAJ (CV RAMAN)

BEST PLAY HINDI - PARIVARTAN (SAROJINI NAYDU)

LABOUR DAY CELEBRATION

AWARD CEREMONY

BDBBPS HONOURS ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS FOR THE SESSION 2022-23

If you want to achieve excellence, you must accept all challenges and convert all obstacles into opportunities. To appreciate the hard work and boost the morale of the students, Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School, Sector 10, Gurugram, held its Academic Excellence Prize Distribution Ceremony on April 29, 2023, Saturday, in the school premises. It was the time to applaud and reward the students for their sincere efforts during the Academic Session 2022-23. The school honoured all its achievers for having attained a sterling record both in the scholastic domain and for maintaining Regularity and Punctuality throughout the session. The Ceremony was held in three different slots for Classes Prep to II, Classes III to V and Classes VI to XII.

The ceremony commenced by invoking God’s blessings through the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by a classical dance presentation. The audience was infused with energy and inspiration as the choir presented an uplifting and motivational song.

 The awards, trophies and certificates were conferred upon the well-deserving Blue Bellians by the members of the Leadership Team. The Principal also motivated the winners to go ahead to achieve their heart’s desire –whatever that may be. He went on to remind them to continue to uphold the values that are such an integral part of the institution. He appreciated the efforts put in by the students and the faculty for their overall performances and wished for them to come through with flying colours in future too. The event culminated with a Western dance performance celebrating the success of all the achievers.

 It was indeed a proud moment not only for the recipients of the awards but also for their Parents who had been invited to partake in the glory of their child(ren)’s success.

INTRA-CLASS NEWS READING COMPETITION

"The art of communication is the language of leadership." - James Humes

With an aim to provide a platform to the students to showcase their communication skills and to celebrate the power of effective news reading, an Intra-Class News Reading Competition was held on April 26, 2023 for the students of Classes III-V

Each class was represented by a team of four students who read the news of different genres, with all participants displaying their exclusive style and delivery. News was read by the participants from the newsrooms specially setup for the event and the audience enjoyed the live telecast in the Seminar Hall. This unique way of conducting the competition was a great way of integrating languages and ICT.

The young newsreaders wowed the audience as they showcased their creativity by using well-crafted Power Point Presentations and engaging videos to bring their news stories to life.

The competition was judged by Ms. Lakshmi, Ms. Heena and Mr. Anil, the English faculty of the school on various criteria, including fluency, pronunciation, voice modulation, confidence and body language.

The result of the competition is as under-

Class III

First Position          III A

Second Position      III C

Class IV

First Position          IV B

Second Position     IV A

Class V

First Position           V A

Second Position      V B

 The judges and the School Leadership Team praised the participants for their immense confidence and exemplary reading skills. 

Overall, the event was a huge success as it made the students realise the power of effective news reading and the importance of staying informed and aware.

INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY

CORNUCOPIA OF SYNERGY, SYMPHONY, AND COORDINATION:

INTER-HOUSE DANCE COMPETITION TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY

 ‘The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of movement and grace is simplicity…’

Dance is a sadhana, an intense communication with the divine that brings eternal delight. To pay a tribute to millions of people across generations who have dedicated their lives to this craft of enchantment and commemorate International Dance Day, an Inter-House Dance Competition was organized by Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School on April 25, 2023, in two genres -Classical and Western Dance forms.

 The students showcased a beautiful blend of dance forms by presenting Kathak, Jazz & Hip Hop, and Popping.  True to the theme of celebrating the versatility of life through dance, the vivacious dancers set the floor on fire with their energetic performances. The choreography, rhythm, synchronization, and presentation of all the students left the audience gasping for more. As they say, creative people make the pursuit of excellence their priority, the hard work, passion, and commitment of all performers were commendable.

The adjudicators, Mr. Sonu and Ms. Sakshi, dance faculty from BBMS,  appreciated and lauded the efforts of all four houses in both genres. In the closely contested competition, it was a difficult call for the judges to adjudge the winners.

Speaking on the occasion, Senior Wing Leader, Ms. Preeti Phutela appreciated the event and elaborated DANCE as a means of inculcating Discipline, Attitude, New Confidence and Expression. Dr. Trilok Singh Bist, Principal, highlighted the importance of dance and its positive effects on children. He also highlighted the importance of integrating dance with other curricular activities.

The result of the competition was:-