VANMAHOTSAV CELEBRATION: A COMMITMENT TO CONSERVE THE PRECIOUS FAUNA 

Conservation signifies a state of harmony between man and nature and plays a pivotal role in the development of human race. To sensitize the students on the need to conserve the natural resources, the Eco Club and Heritage Club of the school, since its inception, has unfailing carried on the task of upgrading the environment in and around the school by planting and nurturing the saplings. Furthering this mission,  the school celebrated Vanmahotsav2018 on the theme “Connecting People to Nature” on July 13, 2018 .

It was an earnest attempt to lend a green touch to the school environment and sensitize the students about their role in conserving it.  Peepal Baba, the man who has planted more than 1 crore trees all over the world,  Swami Prem Parivartan, the Founder of Give Me Trees Trust visited the school and shared his vision for conserving the fauna . The team from Fever 104 FM  with RJ Rahul sensitized the students on recycling the things for conserving the  resources for future generation.

The focus of the celebration was towards forming a personal connect between the students and trees through a process of experience, reflection and creation, carried out through various activities. The teachers and students of the school were involved in spreading the message – ‘CLEAN INDIA, GREEN INDIA’, through an Eco Drive to the nearby areas to spread the divine color and cover of Mother Nature. The Rally was flagged off by Ms. Arpita Acharya, Vice Principal .

The students of Classes VI-VIII participated in plantation drive with the motto-‘EACH ONE PLANT ONE ‘,  wherein different types of medicinal plants like Neem, Aloe Vera, Basil, Giloy, Lavender etc were planted. The student of Class IX AND XI made beautiful, thought-provoking and mind-boggling posters on environmental awareness  which depicted their ideology of conserving the precious flora and fauna as well as our rich heritage .

The Primary Wing of the school conducted Science Week with the theme “Power of Wings  to sensitize the students about the conservation of forests to preserve animal and bird life from July 09, 2018 to July 13, 2018. Plethora of activities were conducted to spread awareness about the importance of Birds around us. The students researched about the various amazing facts related to birds and presented their write-ups in the class. They also exhibited the life cycle of birds with creative handmade models using eco-friendly material. The students presented a skit to spread awareness about various endangered species of birds and what measures should be taken  to conserve wild life. A special rendition “Birds just don’t fly, they fall down and get up” added to the sensitization drive motivating the little ones to be responsible and respectful towards nature.

Ms. Arpita Acharya , Vice Principal  congratulated the Blue Bellians for upholding the vision of ‘Clean Earth, Green Earth’ and religiously following the principle of 3 R’s – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.  She further motivated the Blue Bellians to pledge and  work as an effective team to save our earth from being depleted of its greenery and precious resources.

SCHOOL ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE 2018

It is not enough that we build products that function, that are understandable and usable, we also need to build products that bring joy and excitement pleasure and fun and yes, beauty to people's lives 

 The new initiative of the school  is School Enterprise Challenge – a project taken up by the Commerce Stream students of Class XI. This programme guided and supported the  teachers and students to plan and set up real school businesses. The students developed essential skills in business and entrepreneurship in a practical, fun and innovative way. Teachers act like facilitators of the project, with students being given the opportunity to take the lead in decision making. The students are given the chance to experience lots of areas of the business beyond production, such as marketing, sales and accounting.

INTER HOUSE POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

 “Intelligence is the ability to solve problems or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural environments…”

In the 21^st Century mindscape it is pertinent to hone various multiple intelligence in the students for their holistic growth so that they are equipped to face the competitive world with ease. Higher order thinking skills include critical, logical, reflective, metacognitive and creative thinking. They are activated when individuals encounter unfamiliar problems, uncertainties, questions, or dilemmas.

In sync with the same objective , the school organized Inter House Poster Making Competition for the students of Classes IX and XI on July 13, 2018 to mark the Vanmahotsav Celebration & World Population Day  . When the young members of the school were ardently working for  the awareness campaign and Eco Drive , the students presented their vision for conserving the resources and also how to control population of the country which is growing in leaps and bounce. Two teams per house competed and showcased their innovative thought process on the canvas and it was a difficult decision of the judges to adjudge the winners .

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SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON ‘SAY NO TO PLASTIC BAG’

A sea change in building technology arrived in the 1950s with the “Age of Plastic.” Industrial development of fossil fuels into a wide array of plastics changed formulations in everything from insulation to mechanicals to paint, and plastic is still a ubiquitous component of every building assembly. Unfortunately, the impacts of plastic production in its many forms are heavy in every phase of its life cycle. While there is a common general understanding that plastics have negative ecological associations, a closer understanding of what types of plastics create what types of impacts will empower us to improve the toxic footprint of our buildings.Plastics are not inherently bad, and they have many redeeming ecological features; in fact, many of the techniques we utilize in our designs involve targeted use of plastic products

To sensitize the students of Class LKG , the teachers conducted   an assembly on “Say no to Plastic Bag”  on July 12, 2018 , wherein a skit was presented to show the harmful effects of using the plastic . It was showcased how plastic bag is harmful for human beings, animals and our Mother Earth.

The important points were summarized as :

ü Don’t ask for a plastic bag for your purchases.

ü Make people aware about the harmfulness of using plastic bags.

ü Start using cloth bags, paper bags and jute bags.

WORLD’S CHOCOLATE DAY CELEBRATION

True learning is when students retain and can apply the information they receive in an environment that engages and excites them, when their emotions come into play. We, at Blue Bells believe that when children are given exposure with experiential learning and hands-on-activities , their inherent potential gets a platform to be honed . Thus , the aim of all learning is to get students enthusiastic about and eager to pursue a topic or project. Once students are engaged with the material, that’s when genuine learning is achieved.

In sync with the same , Chocolate Day was celebrated in the school on July 9, 2018 . The students of Class Nursery did “Cotton Dabbing” with brown colour in the big Chocolate Cutout given to them by their facilitator. The students were also informed on to how to protect the teeth by maintaining a good dental hygiene and specially brushing them after having chocolates and Sweets. All the students of Nursery were given chocolates as a token of love.

It was a fun-filled way of instilling values in the young ones where they not only relished the mouth watering chocolates but also learnt to do collaborative work.

SCIENCE WEEK CELEBRATION: AN INVINCIBLE FLIGHT

“Let’s take the Invincible Flight to save the birds from going off our sight”

Birds are the only unique living beings with their ability to fly. Birds have been significant to human society in myriad ways. Man’s impact on bird populations is very strong. Since 1680 approximately 80 species of birds have become extinct, and a larger number are seriously endangered. Human activity is the greatest cause of extinctions around the world, according to the first global assessment of threats to birdlife. Birds living on small islands, or in desert or mountainous regions, can be vulnerable to slight changes in climate, while even minor disruptions of forest habitats can affect the breeding habits and survival of others.

As a part of the Vanmahotsav drive in the school and to sensitize the students about the conservation of forests to preserve animal and bird life Science Week with the theme “Power of Wings” was conducted in the Primary Wing of Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School from July 09, 2018 to July 13, 2018. Plethora of activities were conducted to spread awareness about the importance of Birds around us. Students of Class I – V showcased their creative skills by decorating cut-outs of birds and bird’s nests using various techniques like thumb printing, tearing and pasting. Students researched about the various amazing facts related to birds and presented their write-ups in the class. They also exhibited the lifecycle of birds with creative handmade models using eco-friendly material.

As a step forward a special assembly “An Invincible Flight” was also conducted by the Science Club and Class IV C on July 11, 2018. Students presented a skit to spread awareness about various endangered species of birds and what measures we can take to conserve wild life. A special rendition “Birds just don’t fly, they fall down and get up” added to the sensitization drive motivating the little ones to be responsible and respectful towards nature.

The assembly commenced with a pledge by the students “The air up in the sky is pure and fine, it’s we humans who have to draw a line. Air pollution is what we will stop and love to see birds around us fly and hop”    

 An Invincible Flight : Sensitizing All on Conservation of Birds

“Let’s take the Invincible Flight to save the birds from going off our sight”

Birds are the only unique living beings with their ability to fly. Birds have been significant to human society in myriad ways. Man’s impact on bird populations is very strong. Since 1680 approximately 80 species of birds have become extinct, and a larger number are seriously endangered. Human activity is the greatest cause of extinctions around the world, according to the first global assessment of threats to birdlife. Birds living on small islands, or in desert or mountainous regions, can be vulnerable to slight changes in climate, while even minor disruptions of forest habitats can affect the breeding habits and survival of others.

As a part of the Vanmahotsav drive in the school and to sensitize the students about the conservation of forests to preserve animal and bird life Science Week with the theme “Power of Wings” was conducted in the Primary Wing of Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School from July 09, 2018 to July 13, 2018. Plethora of activities were conducted to spread awareness about the importance of Birds around us. Students of Class I – V showcased their creative skills by decorating cut-outs of birds and bird’s nests using various techniques like thumb printing, tearing and pasting. Students researched about the various amazing facts related to birds and presented their write-ups in the class. They also exhibited the lifecycle of birds with creative handmade models using eco-friendly material.

As a step forward a special assembly “An Invincible Flight” was also conducted by the Science Club and Class IV C on July 11, 2018. Students presented a skit to spread awareness about various endangered species of birds and what measures we can take to conserve wild life. A special rendition “Birds just don’t fly, they fall down and get up” added to the sensitization drive motivating the little ones to be responsible and respectful towards nature.

The assembly commenced with a pledge by the students “The air up in the sky is pure and fine, it’s we humans who have to draw a line. Air pollution is what we will stop and love to see birds around us fly and hop”    

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DOCTOR’S DAY CELEBRATION

“When one is involved in the well-being and advancement of one's own community then only there is progress and prosperity.”

In India the Doctor’s day is chosen on 1st of July as a mark of respect Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was a great physician. Dr Roy has left an indelible mark by his favorable contribution in the history of medical profession in India. His birthday and death anniversary falls on the same day July 1st in year 1882 and 1962 respectively.

Doctor’s Day was celebrated in the school on July 06, 2018. A Special Assembly was conducted by C. V.  Raman House to express gratitude and acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the doctors.  Chirayu of Class IXA apprised all about the importance of the day through his informative speech. The students of Classes VIII and IX mesmerized everyone with their energetic presentation through a Street Play (Nukadd  Natak) which highlighted the consequences of self-medication and falling in trap of  quack doctors. Ms Laxmi briefed everyone on the need to maintain personal hygiene and follow balanced diet for a healthy lifestyle.

The toddlers in the Pre-Primary Wing also joined the celebration by doing hands-on-activity like Nursery – Rhyme Recitaion – ‘’Brush brush your teeth’’, LKG – Making a Doctor Puppet with cutouts and UKG – My Medical Kit. The students were also briefed about the noble profession, ethics of doctors and the efforts they put to cure the ailment of the people.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms Arpita Acharya, Vice Principal urged the students to exercise and follow fitness regime to do well in life, sports and academics.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATION

Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being and wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing Yoga for the health of the world population. Yoga also brings harmony in all walks of life and thus, is known for disease prevention, health promotion and management of many life style related disorders. In sync with the directives of CBSE and  to promote the adoption of Common Yoga Protocol ( CYP)  issued by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, , International Yoga Day was celebrated by the students and teachers of the school  with great enthusiasm on July 3, 2018 .

Group Yoga Demonstration based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) was the centre-piece of activities related to the celebration .The students of grade VI to VIII demonstrated various asanas followed by Omkar chanting. Warm up exercises were taken and all the students performed sitting and standing asanas, importance of these were explained simultaneously. These asanas were taught to bring about holistic approach to health and wellbeing among the students. During the course of “Yogabhyas”, the Yoga teacher also briefed everyone on  the usefulness of different “Asanas”  in curing many Diseases and the usefulness of Yoga in the overall wellbeing of individuals.

The entire “YOGABHYAS” lasted for an hour and closed with a “Sanskrit Shloka” and Oath by all the participants that they will continue to practice Yoga for keeping their Body and mind in healthy, stress-free and cheerful condition.

The assembly was given a befitting close  with a song which was released by Ayush Mantralaya , Government of India for Yoga Day.  Regular practice of Yoga will surely help our students achieve a better life, physically, mentally and spiritually as Yoga leads to the union of an individual consciousness with the universal consciousness.

THE SUMMER BONANZA

Summer Vacation for students is an eagerly awaited yearly Holidays.It has its own charm and it gets multipled many folds when students enjoy the rich Heritage of India with each other.

69 Students from Brahm Dutt Blue Bells Public School were taken for an Educational Trip to Jim Corbett National Park, Bhimtal and Nanital on June 4,2018. The students practically learnt how the wildlife adapts itself according to atmosphere and the significant role played by Flora and Fauna in our life. The tour lasted for four days and the students really had gala time. JungleSafari, campfire, visit to famous Mall road,Disco night made it memorable for the students. The students reached back to school at on June 7,2018 with lots of memories to be cherished forever. Their conduct needs special mention as their behavior was really praiseworthy.All in all it was an amazing experience and fun-filled activity for the students