Grand Parents’ Day

Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School Celebrates Grand Parents’ Day

Grandparents are a family’s greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, and the keepers of tradition. They are the family’s strongest foundation. Through their special love and care, they keep a family close at heart. To honour the love and blessings they shower upon us, Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School celebrated Grandparents Day on October 10,2020.

Revered Director, Blue Bells Group of Schools, Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati congratulated the Grandparents on the occasion and explained to the students, the pivotal role played by the most beloved elderly members of the family.

It was followed by a host of cultural programmes including a song, dance, one-act play, display of artwork etc., which left the spectators spellbound and thoroughly mesmerized. The icing on the cake was the dance performed by students along with their grandparents, rapid-fire questions and 'nuskhe' shared by the grandparents, which showcased the special bond shared by the Grandparents and their grandchildren. The Grandparents shared some mesmerizing moments and relived their childhood through the programme. The success of the event was evident through the joyful smiles and teary eyes of the grandparents who were overwhelmed to share their experiences and see their grandchildren performing for them.

Special Assembly for Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti

“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti were observed with great aplomb by students of Class III of Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School at a special online assembly held on 30th September.

The assembly, held to commemorate these two great personalities, featured news, thought for the day, poem recitation, bhajans, a small bouquet of expressions called, ‘Following the Footsteps of the Mahatma’ and a dance presentation.

Students introduced vocabulary related to the life of these great leaders. An inspiring poem was recited in honour of Shastriji which was followed by a melodious medley of bhajans that included all bhajans close to Bapu’s heart.

‘Following in the Footsteps’, a heart-warming and endearing presentation, showcased how Gandhian values are relevant even today and how young children follow them in their day to day lives. It served as a reminder of the great ideals that Gandhiji stood for.

Based on Swachh Bharat, the dance presentation was inspiring and motivating. It highlighted the importance of cleanliness and encouraged everyone to join the mission and make it a resounding success. It was appreciated by everyone for its simplicity and its message.

Mrs Jyotika Saikia, Primary Wing In-charge, addressed the gathering and appreciated the effort of students in putting together a wonderful assembly that was valued by all.

National Sports Day

“Sports has the power to change the world and the ability to inspire people and unite them.” 

The entire world recognises the power of sports and the magical impact they have on the lives of those who play them.

National Sports Day is celebrated across the country on 29 August to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and to spread awareness on the importance of sports in our lives.

This year, on this occasion, students of Class V hosted a special assembly on Wednesday, 2 September. The assembly commenced with a recitation of the Gayatri Mantra which was followed by the school prayer and the Pledge. The thought for the day and the carefully chosen words were in sync with the theme of the assembly. News readers shared the latest news about the awards won by the primary section of the school. An excellent recitation of a poem on sports kept the audience enthralled as did the scintillating dance performance which imparted a wonderful message of never giving up. The highlight of the assembly was a well-researched role play on sports personalities which was greatly appreciated.

The comperes did a splendid job of anchoring the assembly.  Mrs. Soumya Gulati, Deputy Director (Academics and Innovation, Blue Bells Group of Schools) graced the occasion and was appreciative of everyone’s efforts. Her message for the day focused on staying in shape and following a fitness regime even in these difficult times. The assembly concluded with an inspiring message by the Primary Wing In-charge, Mrs Jyotika Saikia.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganapati Bappa Morya!

Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with immense joy and enthusiasm on Friday, 22nd August.

A special online assembly was organised by the students of Class VI in which they presented a variety of programmes including a skit based on the life of Lord Ganesha , Ganesh Puja, and an energetic dance to welcome Lord Ganesha on his birthday. This was followed by a melodious performance of devotional songs. The atmosphere was festive and filled with energy.

The significance of the festival was shared with the students as were eco-friendly ways of celebrating. The programme concluded with an Aarti recital and chants of Ganapati Bappa Morya!

Parathenon

Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School Celebrates BBPSx Parathenon with great pomp and show

Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School believes that literature adds to reality. It majestically describes it by enriching the necessary competencies of life by providing a platform for the imagination to grow and prosper in totality. In pursuance of our mission to create sensitivity towards literature and appreciate it in its varied moods and genres our school organized an online Inter-School competition BBPSx Parathenon 2020 on August22, 2020.

Events like Artist Abode, Off the hook (Stand-up comedy), Verse vs Verse, Acropolis provided much-needed platform to the fiery competitors from the fifteen renowned schools of Gurugram to display their talent and creativity. The ninety participants were judged on the basis of originality, creativity, fluency, diction and articulation. Their spirit to excel and presentation overwhelmed the audience and judges equally. The event concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Madam Arpita Acharya,Vice-Principal,Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School who congratulated the winners and thanked the teams for their participations.

Emotional Intelligence – An Important Virtual Webinar

Dr. Alka Saxena, Deputy Director (Health & Wellness), Blue Bells Group of Schools, was a key speaker at a virtual webinar on ‘Emotional Intelligence’ organised by Unique Psychological Services,New Delhi on 5 July 2020.

The webinar’s selection of this important topic was in keeping with the current situation due to Covid-19 and its impact on mental health and well-being, both of which are critical to holistic wellness. Her talk focused on ‘Understanding Emotions and Decoding Anger’ – how to identify our emotions and how to address them effectively.

We all experience diverse feelings such as happiness, sadness, jealousy, anger, envy and others, but we each express the same emotions differently. She explained that emotions are normal, natural and neutral. What  is important is to recognise them, become aware of them, and understand how to deal with them. When we become aware of our emotions we are able to deal with them effectively.

Dr. Alka also shared tips on how to manage anger which included opting out of situations, taking a few deep breaths, using assertive communication, recognising your strengths and weaknesses and talking to friends and family.

Doctor’s Day Celebration

Not all angels have wings, some have stethoscopes At the time of ongoing pandemic, doctors are at the forefront and leading the battle. Their commitment to keeping the nation safe and healthy in these challenging times is truly exceptional. Today Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School celebrated Doctor’s Day to raise awareness about the roles, importance, and responsibilities of doctors and to promote the medical profession. Our happiness didn’t know any bounds when our alumni who have been serving in various hospitals as doctors agreed to spare their valuable time to honour the efforts made by their juniors, our students. It was overwhelming for all of us to thank physicians, doctors that they do for the patients, the communities they work in, and for the society as a whole. No doubt it is their hard work that keeps us all healthy. Our students expressed their heart felt gratitude through poems and speeches. Our alumni shared their experiences which really helped us understand how do they put their lives on stake daily to make sure that their patients should survive and live a healthy and happy life. The august gathering was addressed by Dr.Alka Saxena,Deputy Director Health and Wellness, Blue Bells group of schools and Dr.Saroj Suman Gulati, revered Director of Blue Bells group of Schools. Madam congratulated them for their successful life and bright career. The colourful and emotional program lasted for 45 minutes. At the end, the vote of thanks was proposed by Ms Arpita Acharya Madam, Vice-Principal, Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School.

Online Yoga session for the students and the parents

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“The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness and harmony in mind, body and soul.”  -Natalie Nevins

Difficult times are made easier with each other’s support and togetherness. To ensure that we are able to retain our calm and composure through this pandemic and improve on our overall health, the school took the initiative to start weekly, early morning, online Yoga Sessions for the students, parents and faculty members.

Beginning on a cheerful note, the session started with a discussion on the need to stay fit and benefits of Yoga. The well trained and certified Yoga instructors started the Yoga session with a warm-up which was followed by  the instructors performing the various asanas and encouraging the audience to do the same. Soothing music, step-by step learning and expert supervision took the 45 minute session to another level. The enthusiasm and the fervour of the learners was really praiseworthy. The instructors ensured that each asana was explained in detail alongwith the demonstration and its benefits. They also reiterated the need to get maximum benefit by doing the Yoga on a daily basis. The event went live on Facebook and the response of the audience was truly heartening. All in all it was a fun and knowledge filled Yoga session which was enjoyed by all to the fullest.

Digi Abhyas-Digital Well-Being and its Importanc

The digital world has always been very fascinating for the young and old alike. Staying safe and limiting screen-time are some of the pre-requisites to understanding its correct usage.

 The school organized a Webinar in association with Digi-Abhyas, for the parents and students, to make them aware of the concept and importance of netiquettes (being mindful online), the need to make a privacy list, spending quality family time etc. It was an initiative taken by Liquid works and the program partners were Better minds, cyber peace, DEF, and Learning Links Foundations in collaboration with Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School.

The Resource Person, Ms Sneha Ramanan, the senior consultant at Learning Links Foundations, explained the different ways and means to check our usage when it comes to technology and how to balance our online and offline relationships.

The following points were discussed during the Webinar.

·        The varied usage of Technology.

·        How smartphones enable us to do many things.

·        How technology impacts us when it comes to habits, relationships, and productivity.

·        Besides the value and empowerment through technology, the personal and social changes were explained.

·        How to identify strategies to balance our usage.

·        Activities to calculate our screen time.

·        The apps that can help us how to check and limit our screen time.

·        My DigiTracker, a unique way to manage our screen time.

·        The need to draft Digi Pacts.

·        The need to foster respect and empathy among users.

·        The importance of Mindful Sharing and Consuming Information.

·        Our expectations must not violate the rights of others, therefore we must be respectful.

·        If we come across inappropriate material or accounts, we need to report and block as the features are available on platform to get it removed and cease communication with such users.

At the end, the students raised their queries which were appropriately addressed by the Resource Person. The webinar lasted for 90 minutes and Deputy Director (IT) Madam Anshuka Aneja appreciated the learning received through the webinar. All in all it was a great learning for all of us.

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