An enlightening educational trip for its Class XII Science Stream students to Gulzar Group of Institutions was organised. The trip aimed to provide students with a firsthand experience of the vibrant academic environment and the myriad career opportunities available in the field of science and technology.

During the visit, students had the opportunity to interact with faculty members, gaining valuable insights into various academic disciplines and career paths. A highlight of the trip was an interactive session conducted by Mr. Varun, where students learned about the importance of choosing an appropriate career path and the steps necessary to become career-ready.

Moreover, students had the chance to explore the state-of-the-art Robotic & Innovation lab at GGI, where they witnessed cutting-edge technologies and innovations in action. The visit left a lasting impression on the students, who found the experience both informative and inspiring.

BCMites showcased its commitment to promoting mental health awareness among adolescents through a dynamic campaign conducted at Government School Phullawal. This initiative was organized under the esteemed banner of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) program, RiseUp4Peace.

Departing from traditional methods, the students embraced a creative approach, utilizing a myriad of models and artistic expressions to convey vital messages regarding mental health. These imaginative models served as impactful mediums to captivate the audience and initiate meaningful dialogues on the subject.

From interactive sculptures depicting the journey of mental health to visually compelling artwork illustrating coping mechanisms, the exhibition vividly demonstrated the students' resourcefulness and dedication to fostering awareness on a significant issue.

In addition to the visual displays, students actively engaged their peers by imparting techniques such as Box breathing and mindfulness activities, further enhancing their understanding of mental well-being.

The event culminated with a palpable sense of empowerment and inspiration, as students pledged to persist in their endeavors to promote mental health awareness within their school and broader community.

This initiative not only showcases the innovative spirit of BCM students but also underscores the significance of adopting creative methodologies in addressing critical issues such as mental health. Ms. Charanjeet Kalra, the program incharge, emphasized the program's objective of extending its outreach to more schools across the city, thereby amplifying its impact.

Baisakhi, the harvest festival of Punjab was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm in School. The campus was decorated for the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. A special presentation titled “Farm to Plate,” where children  learnt about the journey of food from the farms to their plates was organised. In addition, some of the enthusiastic youngsters shared their thoughts on the significance of Baisakhi, highlighting its cultural and agricultural importance. Crops were shown to them to explain their relevance with the festival. The cheerful students transformed the entire day into one full of zest and zeal. 

The School Principal, Dr Vandna Shahi motivated the students to celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm  and respect to promote harmony and brotherhood all over the world.

'Echoes Of Excellence,' the annual prize distribution ceremony of middle wing , took place amid the celebration of academic achievements and punctuality. It brought attention to Mental Health Awareness, a crucial problem. Students of Classes VI to VIII explained the importance of mental health and shared insightful tips on how to effectively manage it through an informative presentation.  NukKad Natak was also organised in  order to educate the audience about the impending elections and encourage responsible voting.

As part of the Passionate Chasers: Professional Development Programme for Teachers, the school hosted a workshop on ‘How to Deal with Slow and Hard Learners’. The resource person, Mr. Ali Zama,  a dynamic counsellor, trainer, and facilitator  gave the teachers an overview of the many creative approaches to work with slow and hard learners.To get students interested in learning and alert, he recommended implementing the best kinesthetic activities and active teaching methods in the classroom.He  also shared tips about how teachers can help students develop inclusiveness and critical thinking skills.

A TRANSFORMATIVE TEN-DAY BOOTCAMP was held where the students embarked on a journey of creativity and innovation, showcasing their talents through a diverse array of coding projects.  They explored the limitless potential of digital creation by immersing themselves in a variety of coding platforms, such as MIT App Inventor, HTML, CSS, and Scratch, during the Bootcamp. The Tinkering Lab offered the ideal setting for pushing the frontiers of invention with projects like MECHATRONICS, CYBERNETIC ASTRO QUEST, COVER PAGE, TEXTURING, etc.,

The school held its annual prize distribution ceremony for classes I to III in an effort to improve students’ morale. God's blessings were invoked followed by a welcome speech.
In his speech, Dr. Prem Kumar, Executive Director of BCM Schools, congratulated all the parents for their children's diligent work .The school Principal and the members of the management team commended and awarded the students for their earnest work during  2023–24 . The trophies, certificates, and honours were given to the worthy BCMites.

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The school Principal has been honored in the March issue of prestigious Brainfeed magazine, spotlighting women leaders in education. Her article eloquently emphasizes that leadership is the thread weaving together the hearts, minds, and dreams of all involved, fostering a harmonious and empowering educational environment.

Remarkable author Swati Munjal visited the school under the auspices of the BCM Leadership Forum. She captivated the students with a vibrant book talk titled ‘Verse Voyage,’ in which she shared insights from her book ‘Teaspoons Full of Love and Positivity’. Passionate and inspired, Arshpreet Singh gave the author a personalized portrait as a token of his appreciation. The other students showed their excitement by making bookmarks that reflected the book's themes. As a part of the dual celebration, trophies were awarded to the successful Class XII winners and other high achievers, honoring the achievement of the students.

Parents of students of Classes II to VIII participated in a ‘Happiness Rainbow Activity’ on PTM as part of Happiness Curriculum. Along with the list of positive adjectives, a chart with the names of the students was pinned to the bulletin board. Parents were instructed to select a positive adjective for their child and write it down on the ‘Happiness Rainbow Chart’. Both youngsters and parents were pleased with the motivation and delighted to write about their kid's positive traits.

The school students watched the motivational play celebrating the life and time of Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal at Guru Nanak Bhawan with the subject ‘Hero Forever’. They were overjoyed to witness Brijmohan Lall Munjal's life story, which is a proof of his business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to societal welfare.

An aura of divine blessings was created in the school premises when Hawan Ceremonies commenced for all classes according to their schedule of final examinations. Students invoked blessings of the Almighty and put ‘Ahutis’ in Hawan Kund by chanting Mantras creating a soul stirring ambience reverberating with positive energy. They also paid obeisance to Goddess Saraswati seeking her blessings for optimum strength, courage, and confidence for the upcoming exams.

To raise awareness among youth regarding online safety, students of classes VI to VII participated in a variety of activities on Safer Internet Day, including debates, PowerPoint presentations, and poster making. The major goal of these initiatives was to encourage young people to utilize digital technology in a safe, responsible, and constructive manner.

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Throughout the academic year, a diverse array of engaging and enriching club activities were hosted in the school premises. The diverse club activities throughout the academic year provided Middle Wing students with opportunities to explore, learn, and collaborate beyond traditional classrooms. From Discovering India to coding, students showcased creativity in various art forms. Middle Wing Coordinator Ms. Anjan Kalia appreciated students, parents and teachers for the success. The School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi stated that such experiences contribute significantly to students' holistic development.

As part of the seventh edition of “Pariksha Pe Charcha ”, Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, discussed ways to handle the examination stress with students, teachers and parents in an interactive session Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
A group of students and teachers of class IX participated in this  informative session with the PM. It was a learning and lifetime experience for all the students and teachers.  They learnt from the Prime Minister how to prove themselves, how to meet the greater expectations of life and how technology can lead to expansion of their mind and soul and how to develop a pure bond with teachers.
 

"The spirit of freedom inspires us to build a future that is prosperous, just, and inclusive for all"
The 75th Republic day was celebrated with great pride and reverence in the school premises. The students and teachers of the Primary Wing participated actively in the ceremony.  The day started with the unfurling of the National Flag followed by a soulful rendition of the National Anthem. The school choir presented a medley of soul touching patriotic songs. The teachers also presented a colourful dance performance highlighting the unity in diversity of our beautiful nation. 
Teachers, school staff and students from all the classes joined  in the singing of the National Anthem. The Principal of the school Dr. Vandna Shahi, addressed the students  explaining the significance and importance of Republic Day. She motivated the students to be the enlightened citizens of the country, to participate in the development and improvement of the society around them. 

The school celebrated National Voter’s Day with the aim to instill a sense of civic responsibility and raise awareness about the importance of voting among students. The theme of the celebration was ‘Nothing Like Voting - I Vote For Sure’. PPts were shared to sensitize the students about the role of voters in shaping the nation’s future. The school organized various activities to engage students in understanding the electoral process. Educational sessions were conducted to elucidate the electoral system and the impact of citizens’ participation in the democratic process.
The day concluded with a pledge-taking ceremony, where teachers and students vowed to uphold their civic duties and encourage others to participate in the democratic process.

The school  vibrated with boundless enthusiasm and confidence as 'Accolade Assemblage', the Toppers' Day unfolded in the campus. It proved to be a dynamic celebration meticulously dedicated to honour the exceptional accomplishments of students.

The event was graced with the august presence of the Chief Guest Prof. (Dr) Manpreet Singh Manna, the Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University. The distinguished gathering further sparkled with the presence of Sh. Suresh Munjal (President ,SMC), Dr. Prem Kumar (School Manager), and other esteemed  guests.
The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the auspicious lamp, followed by a soul-stirring rendition of Shiv Tandava. The School Principal extended a formal welcome to all the distinguished guests, emphasising the profound significance of academic excellence in the lives of students.
In a jubilant celebration of unwavering dedication and intellectual brilliance, trophies and certificates were bestowed upon the students of Class X and XII by the dignitaries. Niranjan Kaur, the school's topper (ranking 3rd in the city), received not only a trophy and a certificate of excellence but also a cash prize. This was followed by the accolades extended to stream toppers and students achieving 90% and above, recognizing their consistent efforts. Beyond academic laurels, students were honoured for showcasing outstanding talents in various co-curricular activities, marking a moment of pride for students, teachers, and parents alike.
In its entirety, the ceremony fostered a positive and supportive environment, inspiring all students to pursue their academic goals with unwavering enthusiasm and determination.

Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab organized an InterSchool Vedic Speech Competition. The event was held under the guidance of Dr. Vandna Shahi, Principal, and in the presence of Roshan Lal Arya, the Provincial General Secretary of the Mandal On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, Subhash Chandra Bose. The function was presided over by Dr. Avtar Singh, Principal of GTB National College Dakha.The function was inaugurated by Shri Madan Bassi(the Managing Director of M/s Suraj Industries) along with Shri S. B. Pandhi, (President of Small Ideas Great Ideas Trust).Other dignitaries at the function included Mr. Rakesh Jain, (President of New Young Five Star Club), Mr. Gaurav Sarin, (Director of Airtel Technology Services Pvt. Ltd.), and Mr. B. L. Sharma, (Pradhan.)Swar Sandhya began the competition by conducting a draw and distributing badges to the contestants.The chief guest of the function was Mr. Surjit Singh Bhadour, (General Manager of Verka Milk Plant). Students from 16 schools participated in this competition. In addition to discussing Vedic culture, the contestants also presented their views on various current issues.Professor Sarojini Saida, Dr. Prabhjot Kaur and Professor Sarita Mata were the esteemed judges of the contest.

In his address, the chief guest of the function, Surjeet Singh, commended Ved Prachar Mandal for promoting moral values among the youth and awakening them to the rich Indian culture. He highlighted the significance of this initiative, especially in a time when we tend to blindly imitate western culture. He emphasized that it is the need of the hour to organise such events to keep the young generation connected with its roots.He also insisted that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose played a significant role in liberating the country and he urged the youth to follow his footprints.

In a concerted effort to address the growing concerns surrounding substance abuse among high school students,  the school  launched of its Nasha Mukti Awareness Campaign. The comprehensive initiative aim was  to raise awareness, educate, and empower students to make informed choices and resist the pressures associated with substance abuse.
The Nasha Mukti Campaign included a series of engaging and informative sessions specifically designed for high school students by School Counselor Charanjeet Kalra. These sessions covered various aspects of substance abuse, its impact on physical and mental health, and strategies to resist peer pressure. This guide was a valuable resource for parents, providing insights into the warning signs of substance abuse, effective communication strategies, and tips on creating a supportive home environment. The school recognized the crucial role parents play in shaping their children's attitudes and behaviors, and the e-guide aims to empower parents with the knowledge and tools to address the issue proactively.
We believe that education, awareness, and open communication are key elements in preventing substance abuse among teenagers."The school encourages the participation and support of parents, teachers, and the local community in the Nasha Mukti Campaign. By working together, we can build a resilient and informed generation that is better equipped to make positive choices for their future.

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Bcmites soar to newer heights as Shivansh Kapoor of Class VII added another feather to our cap by getting selected for 67th National Table Tennis Championship.

‘Veer Bal Diwas’ was celebrated to pay homage to the sacrifice of the Four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. BCMites paid rich tribute to the young souls and unparalleled sacrifice made by them for faith and justice. The event was felicitated by shabad and poem recitation by the school students. They also penned down the history of their valour and admired the courage and patriotism of Sahibzadas. The teachers motivated the students to take inspiration from their courage, sacrifice for the service of community and nation.

Christmas was celebrated to spread the message of hope, peace and goodwill among the students. The entire primary block was festooned with colourful streamers, balloons, and a brightly decorated Christmas tree. A wave of cheers enveloped the school campus. Depicting the true essence of Christmas, the children participated in various activities like card making, candle decoration, Christmas tree decoration and many more activities.

The school conducted a rigorous and knowledgeable session for the teachers on “Financial Literacy and the Use of Digital Tools” in accordance with the CBSE initiative to sensitise teachers on the same. BCM fraternity and HOL Members attended the session with the  prime objective to equip themselves with  the world of finance in a concrete manner. The resource person CA. Luv Luthra and Mr. Honey Kakkar (Deputy Manager, Kotak Mahindra Bank) threw  light on financial literacy, i.e. a basic understanding of 'How money works in this world'.
A practical underpinning to  basics of personal finance management and  necessary skills to talk to financial intermediaries were also emphasised. She focused on financial planning and how to avoid falling prey to phishing and cyber frauds, etc. The session witnessed an enthusiastic participation and all the queries were answered by the resource person. 

In observance of International Anti-Corruption Day, the school hosted an engaging article writing competition to encourage class VIII students to express their thoughts, insights, and perspectives on the importance of combating corruption and promoting integrity in society. The theme of the article writing competition centered around the significance of International Anti-Corruption Day and the role that young minds can play in eradicating corruption from the roots. The school's English department organized the competition, aiming not only to enhance the students' writing skills but also to promote critical thinking and social responsibility. The event provided a platform for students to articulate their views on a global issue that affects communities worldwide. Students enthusiastically participated and creatively showcased their views about corruption.

To commemorate the selfless service, indomitable spirit, and sacrifices made by the armed forces, the school celebrated Indian Armed Forces Flag Day with loads of zeal and fervour. An Intra Class Quiz competition was conducted for the students of class IX. Students engaged in a series of challenging rounds that covered topics such as military history, notable achievements of the armed forces, and the role of each branch – the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The questions were crafted not only to test the participants' knowledge but also to foster a sense of pride and respect for the armed forces. The participants showcased exemplary teamwork, quick thinking, and a deep understanding of the subject matter.

The journey of champions goes beyond the confines of gyms. It starts with a dream, a desire, and a vision that fuels their dedication and hard work. To support these young aspiring champions, an Annual Athlete Meet was organized in the school premises. This event aimed to provide a platform for these exceptional athletes to showcase their talent and inspire others to pursue their own dreams of greatness.

The middle-wing students enthusiastically participated in a wide range of events, showcasing their talents and spirit. From relay races and march pasts to gymnastics and 100-200 meter races, they displayed their stamina and zeal.

Not stopping there, they also brought their fun-loving side to the fore with activities like lemon race, sack race, and even the thrilling 3-leg race. And also not forgetting the impressive display of endurance in the exhilarating 400-meter race. Their enthusiasm was truly remarkable!

The deserving champions of various events were proudly recognized and celebrated with prestigious trophies and certificates. The school Principal emphasized the importance of participation. She compellingly stated that winning is not the sole objective, but rather it is the act of taking part that truly matters and makes a significant impact.

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School  recently organized a movie watch session as part of the International Kids' Film Festival (IKFF) for parents,students and staff. The event aimed to impart important life lessons such as honesty, integrity, and resilience to the students through the engaging medium of cinema pedagogy. The school collaborated with LXL Media Pvt Limited to showcase theme-based short movies that aligned with the educational objectives of the session.The primary goal of the movie watch session was to leverage the power of cinema to instill valuable life lessons in students. Recognizing the impact that visual storytelling can have on young minds, the school aimed to use the medium to teach essential values and foster character development.

The students of the middle wing came together to celebrate Constitution Day with immense enthusiasm and deep respect. The primary aim of this event was to educate and inspire the future generation of India about the profound importance and significance of our cherished constitution.

On this extraordinary day, the students from  Middle Wing had a fantastic opportunity to showcase their exceptional talents through various activities held within the school premises. The day began with an engaging activity called 'Classroom Preamble' in classes. During this activity, young minds enthusiastically demonstrated their skill in framing rules and regulations  to make their classmates  more disciplined.

Students also came up with a wonderful presentation of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in different calligraphic styles. The posters they created on the spot not only reflected their own unique ideas and creativity but also beautifully depicted the essence of our constitution.

The school  principal, Dr.Vandna Shahi reiterated the values contained in the Preamble and explained how this can be imbibed in every child studying in the school to create able human beings that can be the pride of the parents, the school and their nation.

Mr. Mohit Kandpal and Mr. Gurpreet Singh attended LSSC CBP on Addressing the Socio emotional needs of Adolescents at Sri Guru Harkrishan public school Dugri Road. Dr Navneet Kaur, Principal of host school was the resource person. She informed all about Implementation of socio emotional learning, skills that help students to manage emotion. She also informed that if socio emotional needs are not fulfilled, it leads to frustration and anger among students and use of abusive language. So, it is important to handle emotions of students very carefully.

 An Inter-class Art & Craft Competition was conducted in the school premises. The aim was to provide a platform to the budding artists to bring out their latent creativity. Students of class IX and XI participated in this competition. The participants gave vent to their imagination and aesthetic exploration creating magical expressions on canvas through Mandala Art and folk art.
The judges of the event were Ms Anupreet and Ms Jyotsna. The adjudicators were spellbound with the originality of the students and gave them blessings for future prospects.
The principal Dr.Vandna Shahi was amused by their creative skills in  making Mandala art  and   folk art and came up with amazing art work. 

The School hosted a captivating orientation session on the fascinating subject of Space Science and Astronomy for the students of grades III to VII. The session was designed to be interactive, interesting, exciting, and most importantly, fun-filled for the young learners. During this engaging session, the students had the opportunity to participate in various hands-on activities that enhanced their understanding. The captivating event included activities such as ‘How to create Comet with Kitchen Tools and ingredients’.

The session on space and astronomy ignited the students' curiosity and passion for learning. They were able to explore various astronautical terms and engage in activities that deepened their knowledge in the field. It was an enriching experience that nurtured their unrelenting thirst for information about outer space.

During the event, an impressive demonstration showcased a satellite being launched into space as part of the 'Hydro Rocketry' activity. Not only did the students from BCM understand the concept, but they also had the opportunity to witness firsthand experience about how the rocket successfully reached its designated geosynchronous orbit slot. It was a remarkable experience that further solidified their understanding and sparked their curiosity about space exploration.

Ms. Neeru Gandhi and Ms. Aruna Sharma attended CBP in Science at G NI P S Model School under the guidance of resource person- Gurbhej Singh Negi (Principal GNP), Dr. Vasundhara (Science Educator of Saint Anne school sector-32 CHD). The resource persons shared valuable tips to acquire enhanced pedagogical skills, subject knowledge enhancement, effective classroom management, assessment and evaluation skills and integration of technology.

Ms. Madhavi and Ms. Swati attended CBP at Nankana  Sahib  Public School. Ms.Harmeet Kaur Waraich was the resource person. She emphasized to teach children the value of money, managing and using it responsibly. Teachers should always keep themselves empowered through knowledge. For the overall development of the student, collaboration between teacher and student should be strong. She also gives tips on mindfulness.  

"Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man."- Rabindra Nath Tagore.
The students of primary wing celebrated the Children’s  Day with great fervour. The tiny tots along with their teachers, enjoyed celebrating the birthday of the first Prime Minister of India “Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru”, the most awaited day for every child. 
The event started with praying Lord Almighty to bestow blessings upon every child, followed by the dance party on foot tapping music tunes. Many students enthralled everyone with their dance performance on the peppy numbers. Teachers arranged some exciting fun games and a movie show for the students to make it a more pleasurable day. 
The celebration concluded with an appetizing feast. Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi greeted the students on their very special day. She prayed for their better future and motivated them to be disciplined and punctual.
 

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LSSC Competition ‘ Inside Scoop’ : The Market Campaign was tailored and hosted by school  where 20 teams from top city schools participated. The judges included Dr. Kawal Nain Singh - Head of the Department (Associate Professor) Management Studies. and Mrs Kamlesh Gupta (Radio, TV, stage corporate Anchor and Voice Over Artist). This competition was an opportunity to bring out individual talent of the students participating, and to provide them with a platform to explore their creativity and work on their stage presence. The first position was bagged by the team from Jesus Sacred Heart, South City. 

A session  on Disaster Management was organised for the class IX students. It was  aimed to give guidance to the students   to be ready to meet any disaster and emergency situations around them.

During the session the volunteers from NDRF along with Mr Manoj Bharadwaj presented demonstrations related to disasters to the students to overcome any disaster-related situation.

Moreover, demonstrations related to first aid treatment to injured ones during any untoward incident were also given to the students .During the program, students were given practical training on how to deal with it.

During the training program, search and rescue kit  was also displayed before the students. The  members of rescue team gave details about these kits and practically showed participants the use of the kits during emergencies. times.The students were made aware about their actions  during emergency times. All were thoroughly satisfied.

"Resilience is not a single skill, but a variety of skills and coping strategies that can be learned and developed over time.”

BCM Leadership Forum organised an inspirational session for the students of classes XI and XII. Session was conducted by Ms. Sandeep Rayat, Managing Director of Akal Springs Limited and a well respected figure in the business world, accompanied by Dr Prem Kumar ( School Manager) and Dr Vandna Shahi( Principal). The session aimed to emphasize the importance of resilience and its role in achieving personal and professional success.

Sharing her own personal journey as the Managing Director, Ms. Rayat passionately addressed the students, highlighting the significance of resilience and perseverance in overcoming the challenges.

During the session, she engaged the audience with captivating stories and real-life examples, illustrating the power of resilience in overcoming obstacles. She not only encouraged the students to embrace challenges but also guided the youngsters  to view them   as opportunities for growth. Ms. Rayat also emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, staying focused on goals, and developing a strong support system.

Dr Vandna Shahi, the Principal saluted the indomitable spirit of the key note speaker and advised the students to start measuring their sticks to achieve success in all their ventures.

Ms. Varinder Kaur and Ms. Harleen attended LSSC Capacity Building Programme at Spring Dale  Senior Secondary Public School. The resource person was Ms. Gurpreet Kaur ,counselor of Springs  Dale Senior Secondary School.  In this session, she discussed the importance of individual growth and connection of individual growth with professional growth.  She also guided the way to develop healthy habits and their contribution towards healthy life. Through various activities,  she told about ABCDE rule for time management.

In order to impart  important values such as kindness, empathy and the joy of giving, the school partnered with Ludhiana Municipal Corporation donation programme. The program's goal was to gather necessary donations, such as clothing, books, stationery and utensils, to be given to people in need. Students comprehended the fundamental idea of the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle by actively donating items to individuals who could utilise them more effectively. They also provided donation items in neatly packaged bags. Along with giving necessities to those in need, they also acquired priceless life lessons like empathy, thankfulness, cooperation and social responsibility.

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To aware the students about the safe use of social media,  various activities like digital poster making,power point presentation and speech for the students of classes VIl and VIII were conducted . Teachers  guided the students to stay safe while surfing on internet. They were taught about safety measures they should adopt while using internet. They were further sensitized towards privacy and security of data. The day was concluded by sharing some tips on ethical use of internet by the students through powerpoint presentation.

For the purpose of celebrating Students' Day, classes VI to VIII  participated in a variety of events.  The famous Missile Man, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, made his contributions known to the students through a presentation on his life . Honouring students' unwavering commitment and the priceless contributions they provide to our global community is the day's other goal. The students took part in a variety of activities, such as creating posters, giving presentations and writing a ‘All About Me’ essay in which they listed their strengths and pledged to improve themselves.

An Awareness Program was organised to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. The program was conducted to recognize  rights and challenges of girls in Indian society. Various activities were organized to spread awareness about the importance of  education of the girls, their right to live and their safety . The latent aim was to discourage society against female foeticide, which has grappled our nation since the ancient past.

World Mental Health Day was observed with the goal of raising awareness, eradicating stigma and offering useful resources for preserving emotional wellbeing. Ms. Gursabeen Kaur( clinical psychologist DMCH) gave a captivating discussion on ‘Mental Health: A Real Inner Wealth’ . The school counsellor led a special guided meditation session and provided advice on mental health during a special assembly. In order to promote teamwork and stress reduction among students, the school also arranged a variety of interactive games and art projects. Participants were asked to consider the good things in their lives and to express gratitude for the people, events and possessions that make them happy by  ‘Gratitude Note Writing’ exercise. The school informed parents about the Manodarpan, CBSE initiative for help in  distress.

To create awareness about the role of the postal sector in day-to-day life and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries,  World Postal Day  was organised with great ardour and zeal. The Primary Wing students took a journey back in time and got a glimpse of India before emails and social media. They were sensitized about the daily routine working of the Postal Department. Beautiful counters were put up showcasing the post office scene and the students bought stamps, postcards, and inland letters. Children wrote letters to their loved ones and posted them. A short presentation was shown to children depicting the vital role played by the Postal service. 

To identify young vocal talents from the diverse backgrounds,  School  hosted a Musical Talent Hunt in association with LSS( Ludhiana Sanskritik Samagam) Talent Hub. It aimed to give wings to the budding singers by providing them a platform to showcase their hidden latents. 160 participants participated in the event. The School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi welcomed all the participants and teachers with good wishes.
The auditions were taken under the able guidance of music genius Ms.Liza Dawar, Ms.Manisha Thapar and Mr.Sanjeev. The event witnessed the young musical prodigies as they performed a diverse range of songs, from classical melodies to contemporary chart-toppers. The mellifluous contestants displayed exceptional vocal prowess, stage presence, and an undeniable passion for music. It was an exciting and talent-packed event that  set the stage on fire with exceptional musical performances by the budding stars.
Serving as a powerful medium of developing the  confidence and personality of the futuristic singers, the experience received humongous participation. The selected participants would get the chance to showcase their acumen on the bigger platform.
 

A competition on the theme BEST OUT OF WASTE USING MILK BAGS was conducted at BCM School, Dugri for the students of grade IX by the Milk Bag Recycling Project team. The students participated enthusiastically and exhibited beautiful and creative work using Empty milk bags. They made torans, wall hangings, shopping bags, garlands, flower pots, and many other decorative items. This fun-filled activity not only enhanced the creativity and presentation skills of the students but also helped them realize the importance of recycling, reducing plastic, and reusing waste material.

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The Career Fair- EDUCLAVE 2023 was organised to offer an engaging and educational experience to the parents and the students of Classes X–XII The event was inaugurated by Sh. Suresh Chandra Munjal (President SMC) Dr. Prem Kumar (School Manager) and School Principal, expressed their deep gratitude to all the individuals and groups that devoted their time to have a significant positive impact on the lives of the students.

The youngsters were given career guidance from representatives from 20 major universities and institutions across India. The event included a wide variety of companies and organisations, each of which represented a distinct area of the job market. Additionally, it provided a distinctive forum for students to have a conversation with experts in many fields, pose questions and learn more about potential trajectories.

The School Principal and Ms. Nidhi Arora received Best Teacher Award from IIHM (International Institute of Hotel Management and International Hospitality Council London) at DCM Young Entrepreneurs School, Ludhiana.

Ms. Charanjeet Kalra, Ms. Anjan Kalia and Ms. Sukhnandan kaur attended a Workshop on ‘Addressing Adolescent Sexual Health Issues with School Counsellors’ on 18-19 September 2023 at NIPCCD, New Delhi. The workshop sessions encompassed a wide range of topics, including:

Adolescent Development, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and Understanding Adolescents etc. An overview of physical, emotional and cognitive development during adolescence was provided to emphasize the importance of age-appropriate sexual health education. The workshop facilitated networking and collaboration among professionals from diverse fields, fostering a holistic approach to adolescent sexual health.

The school held a challenging and in-depth workshop for HOL and staff of primary wing on ‘Financial Literacy and the Use of Digital Tools’ to support the CBSE initiative to educate teachers on the topic.  Financial literacy and ‘How money works in this world’ was discussed by the resource persons C.A. Luv Luthra and Mr. Honey Kakkar (Deputy Manager, Kotak Mahindra Bank). He concentrated on financial planning and how to prevent becoming a victim of phishing and other online scams.

To pay tribute and to mark the importance of the country’s most widely spoken language, Hindi Diwas was celebrated by BCMites with great zeal and enthusiasm. The students of classes II-X participated in various activities such as tory Narration, Hindi Recitation, Speech Delivery etc. The self-composed stories and poems were greatly appreciated by their respective teachers. Children also designed beautiful and thought- provoking posters.

Honouring and appreciating the young blooming buds with accolades, Class II Annual Day  was held with great ardour and fervour in the school campus. The event  RANGMANCH - 2023 included a series of thematic performances ranging from devotion to family values, patriotism to unity in diversity, parental love to social issues and many more. Commencing on a devotional note, the celebration encapsulated various faces of society and culture. The Guest  of Honour Dr. Gagan Preet  Kaur graced the occasion with her august presence.  The cultural event was set rolling by evoking the blessings of God through the lamp lighting ceremony. The event progressed by witnessing the mesmerizing performances by the young BCMites. The Guest of Honour Dr. Gagan Preet Kaur addressed the gathering and shared her pearls of wisdom.  The breathtaking dramatic journey culminated with the spectacular grand finale dance. The Primary Headmistress, Ms. Shilpi  Gurtu customarily expressed her words of gratitude. The School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi gratified the esteemed guests, the parents ,the audience and cherished the bedazzling and magnificent performance by the children. The spectacle left the  audience spellbound, craving for more. 

The young BCMites and their teachers attended the official launch of the ‘City Needs Campus Reporter’ programme at Ishmeet Academy. It was introduced by renowned District Commissioner Mrs. Surbhi Malik amid a buzz of excitement and anticipation in a stunning convergence of vision and purpose. A tapestry of luminaries, educators, aspiring young content writers, broadcasters, photographers and editors assembled there to witness the start of a new era. Maneet Dewan, the founder of The City Needs, emphasised the role of this effort as a conduit for building civic consciousness, community outreach, supporting ethical journalism and promoting the ideals of truth and honesty. 

Under the second edition of expression series on the theme-'G-20 India's Vision for a Harmonious World' many students participated. Out of which 4 best entries, one from each category, were uploaded on CBSE website.

In a splendid endeavour to expand the horizons of knowledge, the school planned an enlightening exposure visit for its science students to the renowned Poddar Tyre Limited industry. The students were greeted by the industrious personnel of Poddar Tyre Limited, Mr. MP Vyas and Subhas Batra. The sprawling expanse of the manufacturing facility unfurled before students’ curious eyes, a symphony of machinery and innovation choreographed in harmonious precision. Guided by Mr. Kushagra Jindal, the students traversed the labyrinthine corridors, each step weaving a thorough understanding as they observed the intricate materials and machines converging to create the final rubber masterpiece.

The top ranked magazine of educators 'Mentor' has featured the School and the School Principal as its cover story.The article titled ‘Curriculum: The Soulful Symphony at the Heart of Schooling,’ encapsulates the essence of the school's mission and the innovative approaches we embrace to provide a holistic education.

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To inculcate the spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie, Independence Day was celebrated  with great zeal and exhilaration by the BCMites. The energetic Bcmites enthusiastically showcased their talents in Badge Making and Tri-colour Salad Making, activities. Their creative works depicted the glory of nation. Recitation competition was also organised. Special assembly was conducted to pay homage to the painful chapters of history. It was a mesmerizing sight to see everyone swayed in the mixed emotions of joy, pride and hope.The celebration commenced with the flag-hoisting ceremony where the unfurling of the National flag was followed by National Anthem and the release of tricolor balloons into the sky. Young BCMites also presented  astounding dance performance on patriotic songs exhibiting their love for the nation.The School Principal, Dr.Vandna Shahi, addressed the gathering by reiterating the way our brave freedom fighters sacrificed their lives, happiness and families.  She appreciated the students for their participation in different activities.

Inter House Wall Painting Competition was held in the school where Kohinoor House bagged First position. Gulmohar House and Pukhraj House shared the Second position. Shalimar House bagged the Third position.

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day was commemorated to pay respect to our forebears who survived a heart-breaking era that left scars etched in history. The entire BCM family came together for a special assembly to acknowledge the strength and solidarity that survived tragedy and to pay tribute to the terrible chapters of history. The students viewed the digital exhibition with heavy hearts as it showed the countless lives that were disrupted, the families that were torn apart and their agony and sorrow even generations afterwards.

School hosted a 'Teej celebration' for its alumni with great cultural and aesthetic gaiety and traditional fervour. It was graced with the august presence of Dr Anuradha Kumar as the chief guest. The event was a harmonious blend of cultural richness and modern enthusiasm, creating a memorable occasion for students, staff, and alumni. The highlight of the celebration was the Alumni Ms. Teej Contest, where the talented alumni showcased their grace, poise, and cultural elegance. The participants elegantly adorned traditional attire demonstrated their talents, and shared heartwarming anecdotes of their time at the school. Dr Anuradha Kumar, the revered guest congratulated all the participants and inspired them to hold fast to their mother tongue in their hearts and keep participating in such activities. The Principal expressed her gratitude to all for making the celebration a resounding success. She added, "It is heartening to witness our alumni thrive while staying connected to their roots "

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Painting competition on the theme of Tribal Empowerment was conducted for senior students in the school.

Sucess is never final,failure is never fatal,It's courage that counts...

The ‘Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam’ plenary session was streamed live in the school. Teachers, parents and students all enthusiastically participated in the session.

The audience was ecstatic to hear our honourable Prime Minister's inauguration speech. The PM SHRI Scheme's first installment of funding was released and this inspired students because it will help students develop into engaged, productive and helpful citizens who will help build an equitable, inclusive and plural society as envisioned by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In addition, the session's link was shared with all the stake holders.

On the occasion of World Nature Conservation Day, the Primary Wing students presented a Nukkad Natak in the school premises.The objective of this performance was to spread awareness to the masses to conserve nature  for their own survival and for generations to come.The play emphasized on conservation of Mother Nature, natural resources and sustainable living.
The students rendered an enthusiastic and zealous performance.The purpose of the activity was fulfilled as the participants were successful in making the audience aware of the need to conserve nature and save the environment from the clutches of the demon called pollution. The young BCMites were lauded for leaving an indelible mark on the minds of the audience through their flawless performance.The School Headmistress Ms. Shilpi Gurtu applauded the students whole-heartedly for their energetic rendition. On this occasion, the School Principal  Dr. Vandana Shahi stated that we all should take small steps to bring a positive change in the environment.

School Principal attended the 17th Edition of The Education Summit held by Time2Grow media. She spoke to The Edu Bulletin and shared her thoughts about how to inculcate critical and creative thinking among students. She enunciated that it is the need of the hour that the teaching community must keep themselves upskilled to implement new or modified methods of a teaching-learning process to suit the requirements of the day. She also shared the steps her institution is taking in developing the skills of teachers and how a Principal should lead a school.

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Some students attended Internship program at a Ludhiana Stock and Capital Limited during summer vacations. The internship program at the stock exchange proved to be an invaluable opportunity for students to gain practical knowledge, valuable insights into the functioning of the stock market and develop skills essential for a career in finance. The program successfully combined theoretical learning with hands-on experiences, mentorship and networking opportunities.

To commemorate World Environment Day, a number of events were organised in the school with great zeal and enthusiasm. Students were engaged in meaningful activities to show their love and respect for the environment. Poster making and slogan writing activities were organised to sensitise the students to the issues of climate change and deterioration of natural resources. Students were seen curious while taking selfies at Green Corer, promising to follow 3 R's in their daily lives. Teachers also highlighted the fact that sensitivity to nature is everyone's moral responsibility and it should be taken by every human being.

 

Whole staff and students of Primary Wing paid tribute to Mahatma Satyanand ji Munjal on his 106th birth anniversary. The School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi, Deputy Principal, Mr. Rakesh Sharma along with teachers and the young BCMites paid floral tribute to the great visionary followed by a speech. A PPT was shown depicting the life of Bauji. The students took a pledge and promised to follow the ten Rules of Arya Samaj. The event ended with a mesmerizing choreography by the little munchkins of Kindergarten. The School Principal motivated the students and teachers to inculcate in themselves the values and principles that Mahatma Ji followed throughout his life, for a happy and wholesome life.

Whole staff and the students of Primary Wing paid tribute to Mahatma Satyanand ji Munjal on his 106th birth anniversary. The School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi, Deputy Principal, Mr. Rakesh Sharma along with teachers and the young BCMites paid floral tribute to the great visionary followed by a speech. A PPT was shown depicting the life of Bauji. The students took a pledge and promised to follow the ten Rules of Arya Samaj. The event ended with a mesmerizing choreography by the little munchkins of Kindergarten. The School Principal motivated the students and teachers to inculcate in themselves the values and principles that Mahatma Ji followed throughout his life, for a happy and wholesome life.

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Briefing session by Sci HOD Ms. Neena Tiwari on School Health and Wellness Program a joint initiative of Ministry of Human Resource and development and Ministry of Health and family welfare was held in the school auditorium.
Purpose,need and Steps for implementation of this program was shared with all the teachers.Resource material developed ny NCERT and UNESCO was also shared and explained to the educators.  
Discussed the Case Studies and Activities given in the 11 Modules  and solutions of some of the problems were given to the colleagues.

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Congratulations on Stupendous AISSCE & AISSE Result 2022-23

BCMites have proved their mettle once again by performing brilliantly in CBSE board examination.

CLASS - XII
 Total no. Students  - 234
 Pass percentage -    100%
90% and above -    37
 Scintillating stars of Class XII  

1. Niranjan Kaur      98.8%
2. Savleen Kaur  97.8%
3. Gurleen Kaur Khangura & Sachin Garg 95.8%

CLASS - X
 Total no. Students  - 291
 Pass percentage -    100%
90% and above -    38
Scintillating stars of Class X  

1. Karman Sharma 97%

2. Kusum Kumari 95.6%

3. Mohit Verma 95.2%

Keeping the students abreast with latest issues on Cyber Security,  an Inter House English Declamation Contest had been conducted for the students of classes XI and  XII. The competition also aimed to promote effective Public Speaking skills.The
participants enthusiastically expressed their views on various topics like Social Media Security, Online Payment Awareness.
They delivered their speeches with passion and enthusiasm, showcasing their communication  skills and their in-depth knowledge of the topic.
The panel of judges evaluated them  on the basis of  content, expression,fluency and confidence.All the participants gave outstanding performances, making it a challenging job for the judges to select the winners. However, after much deliberation, Pukhraj House emerged as the winner.  
Shalimar House and  Kohinoor House bagged the second and third  position respectively. 
 

'National Technology Day' was celebrated  with great heed and fervour. The main aim of the day was to mark the achievements and contributions of scientists, researchers and engineers. Teachers apprised the students about the significance and relevance of science in daily lives. They were also informed about the development in science done worldwide.

A glut of activities like poster making, display board competition and science magazine reading  were conducted for the students of classes VI to VIII. All the students of class VI participated exuberantly in the 'Scientist Spectacle' activity wherein they showcased their scientific knowledge. There was a display of projects made by BCMites where they  acquainted other children about the famous scientists and their achievements. 

The School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi applauded the efforts put in by the teachers and students. She fortified that such type of celebration proved to be the best way to ignite students' interest in science and technology and make them aware about the contribution of many scientists to India's growing technology.

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"The Beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people".To celebrate this diversity, Middle Wing students exuded an aura of royalty, culture and tradition of Rajasthan. The day was weaved with creativity, imagination and intriguing messages representing an array of diversity and possibilities. The programme was an amalgamation of different hues on a common theme of Incredible India. The euphonious folk music presented by the students enticed the audience. The students displayed the architectural beauty of Rajasthan  beautifully through the centuries-old palaces,forts and famous deserts.

The audience was delighted by the exotic Rajasthani cuisine.The show aimed to celebrate the unity in diversity and spread a message to respect and appreciate each other's individuality. School Principal, Dr Vandna Shahi lauded the efforts of the students and teachers and fortified that their main objective was to promote the tremendous culture and heritage of the country amongst the young generation.

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A four-day boot camp was arranged by the school   to foster the spirit of curiosity and invention in young minds.

Gobind Yadav, the founder and CEO of Vyomika Space Academy and Pragat Bansal, the CEO and creator of Sova Skills, started the camp's first day. They educated students about the accomplishments of ISRO and the significant turning points in Indian space industry. Students were informed about STEAM education and internship opportunities by researcher Mr. Sukhman Singh of Orbitx India Aerospace. Gaurav Mongia gave advice on entrepreneurial skills on the third day of the Boot Camp. Mr. Divjot Singh, an expert in cyber security and artificial intelligence, led the camp's final day, during which the students got hands-on practice with projects including gender detection.

"The first step to move towards achieving your goals is to have a comprehensive understanding of your life purpose".
In order to learn the same the school organised a session on "Way Forward To Create Comprehensive Classroom" under five days learning series of Extra Miles----- Innovative Teaching Strategies. 
The team of school counselors led by Ms. Charanjit Kalra shared an extensive information about the essence and requirements of a comprehensive classroom. They emphasized on the requisite of Inclusive Classrooms where all categories of learners are equally welcome. Various kinds of Learning Disabilities were described with real life examples.
The school Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi motivated the staff members to embrace inclusiveness in education not only for the welfare of the students but also to  equip the teachers to solve frequent classroom concerns with the  necessary technical knowledge and key to quick fix the  same. All in all it was a  valuable experience for each and every one.

A session on  'Embracing Multilingualism in Classrooms' under five days teachers' training program  ‘Extra mile….Innovative  Teaching  Strategies’ was conducted to acquaint the teachers with the  need of multilingualism while teaching.  The resource person, Ms. Paramjeet Kaur Dhillon, Founder Principal of Kamla Nehru Public School, Phagwara, globally validated master in 21st century core skills by the British Council, acquainted the teachers  with the importance of multilingualism in classrooms.
The School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi motivated her staff to embrace multilingualism in classrooms as it will lead to a better understanding of other cultures and a higher-quality learning process.

‘We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand because it is the pen and paper of today’s time’.
The third day of ‘Extra mile….Innovative  Teaching  Strategies’ program had Ms. Archana Malhotra, Head of IT Department as the resource person. It was designed for the teachers on the topic ‘ALL FUNCTIONS OF GOOGLE SHEETS’.

Ms. Archana Malhotra, Head of IT Department , Certified Google Educator and CBSE nominated Mentor for Cyber Security  in Schools. The seminar was aimed to give a comprehensive view of ‘Google Sheets’ to uncover how powerful this app was. It was a very informative seminar as Ms Archana enlightened the teachers with  products of Google Sheets such as Google groups, Format painter, Conditional Formatting, Referencing and numerous formulas for analysing results. The session saw an overwhelming response from the teachers.

The school principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi concluded the session with a wonderful quote ‘Technology will never replace teachers, but in the hands of great  teachers, it’s transformational’

“Regular developments in the field of education have made training as mandatory for the teachers as it is for the students”.  
This training program had Ms. Manisha Gangwar a CBSE HELPLINE TELE COUNSELLOR as the resource person. It was designed for the teachers of kindergarten and primary classes on the topic CLASSROOM STRATEGIES FOR SLOW/GAP LEARNERS.

Ms. Manisha Gangwar, a doctorate in Developmental Psychology and having more than 21 years of school educational experience in various capacities introduced many innovative ways of teaching to gap learners. The most appreciated of them was “ENCOURAGE REMEDIAL LEARNING” being one of the most effective strategies for slow/ gap learners. She said that teachers should start remedial classes for slow/gap learners to learn in an effective way. The more a child interacts with others of his/her age, the more confident he/she will feel.
 The school principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi concluded the session guiding the teachers to be life long learners to keep themselves abreast with the current pedagogical challenges.

Brimming with oodles of enthusiasm, self confidence and buzz, the school witnessed Stellars’ Fiesta Award Ceremony. The School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi,along with the Coordinators , bestowed the outstanding achievers with the trophies. Besides recognising academic excellence, students were also awarded for setting record of perfect attendance throughout the year. Young BCMites also talked about their resolutions for the upcoming sessions to prove their mettle .While addressing the students, the Principal expressed her heart’s elation and lauded their efforts for exemplary performances. It was exhilarating to see the students’ winning spirit which fuelled up the atmosphere with motivation for others.

Shri Sunil Kant Munjal, revered Chairman of Hero group, addressed the whole BCM fraternity. In the beginning of the session, Dr. Prem Kumar (Executive Director) acquainted Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal with the ongoing school programs and activities. Chairman Sir commenced the session with words of appreciation for all the teachers across the globe. He perceived that teaching profession deserves more respect, recognition and acceptance. He intimated about the 3 I- Principle of BML University i.e Innovate, Inquire, Impact. He also emphasized on maximum involvement of Alumnus in school programs. He advised the teachers to be a lifelong learner and cultivate values in students and create global citizens. He guided the teachers to replace traditional methods of teaching with innovative pedagogies to encourage intelligent conversations and discussions. He advocated NEP and urged to imbibe proactive approach to implement NEP. He encouraged the teachers to adapt technology in daily life as a tool. He also advised to take all the stake holders as partners in the mainstream of education and develop all the skills of the students to make them creative and innovative.

Ebullience and Zest swathed the purlieu of School, as it celebrated the Graduation Ceremony of Primary School. It was an occasion of felicitation, feast and festivity when students not only showcased their wonderful performances but also received honors for their curricular and co-curricular achievements. The entire show was based on the theme, 'REUSSITE’ which was beautifully exhibited by students of Primary Wing through myriad celebrations replete with music, dazzling dances, Yoga & Gymnastics and Play on Success Mantra.
Reviving the childhood memories, the Chief Guest Sh. Rahul Chaba appreciated the school's efforts in grooming the personality of the students. 

It is a matter of pride that Sukhman Singh and his team’s design representing the Lunasat along with the country and its culture has been featured in the GLEE Newsletter. Their design got selected through Monthly Media Hunt organised by GLEE Team.

School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi extolled the team members for their achievement and wished them good luck for their future endeavours.

Patience, Persistence and Perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success...

We are truly elated to share that our has been ranked second among the best CBSE Schools of Ludhiana by Brainfeed Magazine. The school was chosen as one of the top 500 schools in India in four major categories: Best Hybrid Teaching Model Incorporated School, Excellence in Inspirational Leadership, Excellence in Innovative Practices and Excellence in Safety and Security.

To commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian Physicist, Sir CV Raman, BCM Dugri celebrated, National Science Day under the theme ’Global Science for Golbal Well Being’. The students attended ElectroAsia Expo exhibition organised by Udan Media and Communications at Sahnewal. Unleashing the new vitality of Asia’s electronics industries, the event was linked with multiple exhibitions in the field of Robotics and Automation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Power Tools, Metallurgy, Laser Welding and Cutting etc. Young BCMites interacted with the leading exhibitors from across India and overseas market. 
The School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi notified India’s emerging global role in the field of science  and its rising visibility in the international arena. She further stated that it is imperative to have deep understanding of science to ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically.

The Student Exchange Programme in collaboration with YFU proved enriching for Parneet Kaur Sodhi (XI Humanities)of BCM School, Dugri. The expedition gave her intercultural understanding, life-long learning, global competencies, mutual respect, and social responsibility. She not only got a chance to stay with the Japanese family but also had a glimpse into their schooling, cuisines, language and religious ethics too. It was not just an academic experience for her but wholesome learning about a new country, its way of living and its people. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards the School Management and the Principal for providing her the opportunity of self development which would further lead to enhanced self confidence and self esteem.

To commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of the great spiritual leader and a man of vision, Maharishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati Ji, the whole Bcm family paid soulful homage to him. The commemorative celebrations included a myriad of activities like ,Painting Competition,Poem Recitation etc. Slogan writings depicting his life mantra – Simple Living, High Thinking , were aptly presented by the young BCMites. A short documentary related to the life of Swami Ji was also screened for them .
The Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi, paid obeisance to the great persona by saying that one should learn from the life and philosophies of Swami Ji and strive to achieve three P’s : Purity , Patience and Perseverance- the tenets of the teachings of Dayanand Ji.

With the prime objective to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children  and to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly and respectfully, Safer Internet Day was celebrated at BCM School, Dugri. Young BCMites were educated about cyber safety through plethora of activities like Debate, PPt, Poster Making  etc. 

The School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi, encouraged the students to control instincts of digital overuse and display safe online behavior by following cyber safety protocols.

An article was published on views of the school Principal in EDUCATION NEWS DIGEST magazine under title ‘Educational Metamorphosis: Expanding Horizons, Embracing Novelty’

With an objective to provide students a common platform to compete and showcase their talent in Abacus and Mental Arithmetic calculations, GËNIUS ACADÉMIÉ, Ludhiana organized an Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition on Jan.29, 2023. Twenty students of BCM School, Dugri, out of 77 students of various schools have brought laurels to city and school by winning the competition in their respective module and category. All the participants were awarded Medals and Certificates.

The School Principal shared her thoughts on the economic divide and the effect it has on a child under the title ‘Bridging the Economic Gulf’ in Mentor magazine.

The school hosted a National  Inter School Innovation Fest 5YFN 2023 (Five Years From Now ) to mark the celebration of National Startup Day i.e Jan 16,2023 where 23 teams participated in both online and offline events.
The motive behind the same was to provide a platform to the young learners for harnessing their innate potential and entrepreneurial skills. 
Mr. Harmeet Singh ( Deputy Director,IPR Cell of CT University) , Mr Aditya Gupta (Director of KUVAM Fashions Pvt. Ltd.) and Mr Ujjwal Talwar ( school alumnus and Russian Hair Stylist) were the worthy members of the jury. 
The fest was a blend of offline event named ‘Startup Pitch Competition’ and various virtual events like Cyber Command,Aliens Imagine Cup, Technovation App, Challenge and Docton Architect etc. The participants were adjudged on the basis of their content, innovation, presentation and originality of ideas. 
Dr Vandna Shahi  (Principal, Host school) congratulated all the winners and encouraged them to inculcate 21st century skills in themselves to keep pace with the changing scenario. The event came to a successful end with a vote of thanks by Dr. Prem Kumar who inspired the young learners to be  positive and productive in their  thoughts to scale new heights in their life.

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 A rigorous and knowledgeable session for the teachers on “Financial Literacy and the Use of Digital Tools” in accordance with the CBSE initiative to sensitise teachers on the same was conducted . BCM fraternity and HOL Members attended the session with the  prime objective to equip themselves with  the world of finance in a concrete manner. The resource person Ms Yashmita Luthra threw  light on financial literacy, i.e. a basic understanding of 'How money works in this world'.
A practical underpinning to  basics of personal finance management and  necessary skills to talk to financial intermediaries were also emphasised. She focused on financial planning and how to avoid falling prey to phishing and cyber frauds, etc. The session witnessed an enthusiastic participation and all the queries were answered by the resource person. 
The school Principal Dr Vandna Shahi acknowledged the information provided during the session and acclaimed that it is the need of the hour to be  financially literate as  it would help us   to invest and manage our  personal assets for smooth conduct of life.

Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi has been conferred with Global Principals’ Award 2022 at Global Education Fest held at Gurgaon.

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For the students of class VIII, the school organised an Inter House Interpol GK Quiz with the intention of educating people about Interpol and raising awareness of it. There were four teams overall, each with four competitors. Participants in this neck-to-neck competition enthralled the audience with their prompt and accurate replies in each of the four captivating rounds.

The audience engaged in unparalleled levels of active participation, and the students' level of knowledge astounded everyone.

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The school Principal along with five teachers Ms. Shallu Kapoor, Ms. Sunita, Ms. Navneet, Ms. Simmi Nayaar, Ms. Anuradha were honoured with Best Teacher Award by IIHM Delhi

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Everyone has the fire, but the champions know when to ignite the spark.

Ludhiana Sahodya Complex recognized and honoured the achievements of the school Principal at a felicitation ceremony held at DCM Presidency School, Ludhiana. She was awarded  for bringing laurels to the city as the President of India Ms. Draupadi Murmu bestowed her with National Award to Teachers - 2022.

She was also honored by Noble Foundational, bestowed with Swabhiman Award 2022 at Guru Nanak Bhawan, Ludhiana.

An enlightening three-day training session was organized by Reliance (Jio) for the faculty members of Math, Science, and Social-Studies with the goal of educating students and teachers about a new learning software called EMBIBE.

The team experts discussed the functionality, key features, and application of the software in various contexts of lesson planning for the relevant subjects.

"A teacher plants the seeds of knowledge, sprinkles them with love, and patiently nurtures their growth to produce tomorrow's dreams."

It is a matter of immense pride that our school Principal, Dr Vandna Shahi has been bestowed with the prestigious National Award to Teachers by Ministry of Education,Department of School Education and Literacy,Government of India New Delhi . 

"A teacher plants the seeds of knowledge, sprinkles them with love, and patiently nurtures their growth to produce tomorrow's dreams."

Congratulations Dear Parents & Students!!

It is a matter of immense pride that our school Principal, Dr Vandna Shahi has been bestowed with the prestigious National Award to Teachers by Ministry of Education,Department of School Education and Literacy,Government of India New Delhi . 

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55 students from classes IX toXII took part in the event by playing the roles of Ministers, Speakers, and Opposition Leaders. The event was organised by the school to help future Indian citizens appreciate and understand the democratic system and the working of the Parliament. It was under the initiative taken by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The students were able to experience the ferocity of our Indian Parliament through the enactment.

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"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, You will never cease to grow".

To follow the same the school has organised a session for teachers on topic Experiential Learning. The eminent resource person was Ms. Monica Chawla , Principal (St Joseph Public School, Chandigarh). The session was based upon the theme 'Connection Before Correction'. A  number of innovative teaching methodologies were suggested to strengthen the bond between the students and the teachers. Multiple creative ideas  like 3Cs  formula of teaching,Maslow and Bloom's hierarchy, Collaborative and Cooperative skills  were shared by the resource person. The session was aimed at offering the practical solutions for the day to day problems faced by the teachers as well as students in the classrooms . It was an interactive and  enlightening session.The session was concluded with an open discussion where various queries of the teachers were satisfied by the resource person. It was really a remarkable learning experience.

School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi, exchanged notes with other educationists on 'Pedagogical innovations and changing role of leaders' at the Education Summit held at The Lalit Chandigarh on June 25, 2022.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee foundation hosted a webinar on 'Building Entrepreneurial Skills in Students' where Dr Vandna Shahi, school Principal was invited as keynote speaker. The session aimed at motivating the youngsters to grow with an enterprising mindset. It highlighted the relevance of these skills in the present scenario to enable the young learners to find new opportunities and overcome  various barriers to achieve success.

In the series of Extra Miles -----Innovative Teaching Strategies , A workshop on 'Practical Ways to Build Entrepreneurial Mindset' was conducted virtualy. This virtual session was addressed by professor Davinder Singh CEO ACIC- BMU Foundation,In-charge of Incubation and Associate Professor. This session was aimed to enlighten the BCM faculty to enhance and update their entrepreneurial skills.These skills are vital for promoting innovation, competitiveness and to build a positive and confident mindset. Professor Davinder  Singh emphasized the importance of experimentation for students as well as teachers as it helps everyone to express their talents and creativity. It was aimed  to give equal importance to success as well as failure in the process of learning . Mr. Kunwar Parmar one of the panelists also explained Experimentation Cycle based upon observation, confirmation and conclusion. Queries of the teachers were satisfied by the eminent panelists. All in all  it was an  innovative , interactive and  immensely knowledgeable session.

The school faculty attended a session on “Post Covid Behaviour Issues Amongst Children & Interventions”. The resource persons were  Dr. Priyanka Kalra and Dr. Ritu Mehta.
The aim of this session was to make the teachers aware of Post Covid behaviour changes in children and how to tackle  them. The session empowered the teachers with a tool that will enable them to help the youngsters manage their stress,fear and anxiety. They emphasised on the need  of establishing an orderly environment in the classroom and also facilitating social and emotional growth of students.  Question Answers round was conducted to make the session more interactive and knowledgeable. She urged the teachers to join hands together to make a happy, better and sustainable world for everyone to live in. 
 

Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.

The school faculty attended a session on “Women Health & Concerns” by Dr. Mandeep Kaur Chahal, Gynaecologist @ Mandeep Nursing Home, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana.
The aim of this session was to empower teachers to take care of their health to ensure a healthy family, healthy community and healthy nation. The resource person shed  light on important preventive  health care steps to be followed in order to have early detection of health issues . Women being the cornerstone of a family’s overall health, must ensure to have quality care for themselves as well. She added that a number of illnesses that affect women can actually be prevented with proper woman’s care as a priority. She urged the teachers to join hands together to make a happy, better life with the motive “Let us together make it happen: Improve women’s health”. Overall it was a fruitful and insightful session which undoubtedly enlightened the female  teachers to lead a happy and healthier life.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 19 

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 19 

105th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Satyanand Ji Munjal - Our patron and great philanthropist

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E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 18 

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 18 

Augmenting another pearl in the bounty of attainments and bringing in recognition to the school, Sukhman Singh of XII Science bagged first prize in an open Innovation Challenge organised by IM Punjab and PCTE on May 11, 2022. It was an open challenge for school, college, university students and for all working professionals in Punjab, wherein anybody can participate by presenting their ideas. Around 25 schools and colleges throughout Punjab participated in the competition. The main aim of the competition was to find the next big entrepreneur from Punjab through an Ideathon targeting youngpreneurs. 

Sukhman Singh made a mark by  presenting his idea on Sign Language Translator, which was appreciated by the jury. His idea was adjudged as the most innovative idea of the month. He also got a monetary reward of rupees 10000/- along with the certificate. Dr. Vandna Shahi, the school Principal commending the achievement, encouraged other students to idealise the achiever and aim big. She motivated her students saying that nothing is impossible and hardwork always pays.

The young innovators participated in Global Lunar Exploration for Everyone (GLEE), a workshop event, inspired by NASA's Apollo mission. Thousands of schools across the world took part in the workshop. BCMites made their mark by securing their place among the 212 selected teams. They were chosen after being evaluated on the basis of their innovative ideas, knowledge, life skills, community cooperation and experience. The Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone is an international student mission which intends to send hundreds of miniature spacecraft called Luna-Sats to surface of the Moon to conduct scientific and technological experiments through hands-on participation by students from every member country of the United Nations by 2023. Its mission is to bring STEM education opportunities to anyone interested in learning.

The selected team of four students of the school, Sukhman Singh, Anurav Saini, Manleen Singh of XII Science and Ankit Pandey of Class X, will be mentored by GLEE program staff. The participants will be provided guidance through out the process of designing, building, testing, launching and data gathering. They will receive a LunaSat kit and have access to the modules containing base version of the LunaSat. It will have an area for them to add more sensors from an approved list provided by the GLEE Science Team. They will also be able to add code to the LunaSats for these sensors allowing them to carry out their own lunar science mission.  

Considering it a great achievement at International Level, the School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi applauded their accomplishment wholeheartedly and congratulated team mentor Ms. Neena Tiwari and her group for adding one more feather in BCM Dugri's cap. She also wished them all the success for their future endeavours. Ms. Neena Tiwari, HOD Science, quoted that Our team firmly believes that determination and commitment bring accomplishment and success.

• Divyanshi of III M/G participated in One Day Dance Competition organised by High End Dance & Fitness Studio,  bagged 2nd position. She was appreciated with a Trophy and Certificate for her exceptional performance. 
• Jhalak Jalan of class X Lily  participated in a National Level Scientific Creativity Competition "Jigyasa Vigyan Mahotsav 2022" and won third prize. She submitted an Infographic on Topic 'Health ' and received a cash prize of Rs 10,000 from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under Ministry of Science & Technology.
• Savleen kaur (XII- COM A) and Gurleen kaur panjeta(XII-COM-C) bagged III position in GNE'S APEX-2022 in the event- YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS. 
• We always believes in inculcating cutting edge skills in the students and let them explore the new horizons. Giving wings to his imagination, Arshpreet Singh of class VII Rose made a stupendous poster of Professor Philip Plowden, Vice Chancellor Birmingham City University, who was invited to the school for inauguration of ‘Innovation and Tinkering Lab’. He was impressed by the exuberant prodigy and appreciated his inherent artistic skills. The School Principal, along with the School Coordinators, awarded the budding artist with a cash prize of Rs 500/ - as a token of appreciation and wished him stellar success for all his future endeavours.
• Kiratpreet Kaur bagged I position in the event - Online Ted4me . It was a dance competition.
   

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 17 

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 17 

School, Acknowledges its Exuberant Prodigy

We always believes in inculcating cutting edge skills in the students and let them explore the new horizons. Giving wings to his imagination, Arshpreet Singh of class VII Rose made a stupendous poster of Professor Philip Plowden, Vice Chancellor Birmingham City University, who was invited to the school for inauguration of ‘Innovation and Tinkering Lab’. He was impressed by the exuberant prodigy and appreciated his inherent artistic skills. The School Principal, along with the School Coordinators, awarded the budding artist with a cash prize of Rs 500/ - as a token of appreciation and wished him stellar success for all his future endeavours.

Excellent performance in Jigyasa Vigyan Mahotsav- 2022.... 

We always aims to provide opportunities to its students to exhibit their creative skills and also develop their scientific knowledge. Following the same,Jhalak Jalan of class X Lily participated in a National Level Scientific Creativity Competition "Jigyasa Vigyan Mahotsav 2022" and won third prize. She submitted an Infographic on Topic 'Health ' and received a cash prize of Rs 10,000 from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under Ministry of Science & Technology. The School Principal, congratulated her on her grand success. She also appreciated her  dedication and perseverance and encouraged her to  keep up the spirit in the times to come too.

District Bureau of Employment & Enterprises (DBEE), Ludhiana in associations with C- PYTE LUDHIANA (ARMY TRAINING CENTRE) 

organizing Free Army Recruitment Rally (CUET)

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E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 16

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 16 

• Mohit Bhardwaj of X Daisy brought laurels to our school by winning the  Consolation Prize in Codeavour 2021 International Competition. More than 65 countries like USA,Egypt, UAE etc participated in this event to create innovative projects based on Artificial intelligence.
• Nimrat Kaur of X Daisy has got merit award in “Online Open Book Essay Competition” organised by The Passport Office,Ghaziabad under the aegis of the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with Nehru World School, Ghaziabad.

Dear Parents

Greetings for the new academic session!! 

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the new academic year that has come with a new hope - a  silver lining after the dark clouds of COVID 19. The past academic year, 2021-22 was a challenging time for students. It started with panic in mind; however it ended with a hope in heart. 

A good beginning makes a big difference. So let's make sure to begin this academic session 2022-23 with new hopes and a positive mindset to make it a brighter chapter in the life of our children. We must keep in mind though that after two years of online classes, coming back to school is a transition that children may take time adjusting to. We all need to take care of their physical, emotional and social well-being. The school assures a safer and healthy learning environment inside the campus, make sure to provide the same at home too.
 
I extend my best wishes to the parents and request them not to worry about your children who are appearing for the #cbseboardexam2022. They are born to succeed, no matter if they score high or low. Be patient, be understanding and be kind as these young children are facing their first big challenge in life. Teach them to overcome fear at every step of their lives. Once again, I pray that all our students perform well and come out with flying colours.

Regards
Dr.Vandna Shahi

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 15

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 15 

Listening is one of the most important skills one can have.  To enhance the same  workshop - Active Listening as Key Skill was organised. The resource person, Ms. Charanjeet Kalra emphasized how a better listener  can improve the productivity as well as ability to influence, persuade and negotiate. She explained the  fundamental importance of listening for teachers as well as students. The session was quite  informative and well organised. The school Principal  also shared her pearls of wisdom and motivated the audience to work on listening as well as the other skills of language.

Dear Parents

Greetings of well being and good health & Congratulations on the promotion of your ward!!

It is gratifying that the institute has completed the last academic session successfully despite the pandemic situation. This year too we ensure that the learning process shall continue unabated.

Life is getting near normal after the pandemic and we are initiating the new session from April 4,2022. The timings for the same would be 7:30 am -1:30 pm.

We understand, the massive closure of schools was a daunting challenge for both students and parents, yet we seek your cooperation to enable the children readjust themselves into the normal school routine. 

Kindly mark the following rules and regulations for strict compliance in the upcoming session:

1.  It is the prime duty of the parents to ensure 100%attendance of their wards. 
2. Kindly make sure that your ward comes to school regularly and in proper uniform. 
3. Regularity, punctuality, disciplne and seriousness are the essential elements of student life and must be observed by every child. 
4. The school fee will not be accepted in cash from now onwards. Only UPI, Card, Online and Cheque will be accepted.
 You are also requested to ensure timely clearance of school dues, as per the dates mentioned to avoid any last time hassles. 
5. No child till class X is allowed to bring two wheelers (Scooter, Activa,Bike) to school.
6. In case your ward comes by bicycle, he/she will have to pay and get a token from clerical department.
7. Educate your child to freely discuss with their class teachers in case of any problem. Let’s together channelise our energies in the right and positive direction.

May the new session be filled with abundance of new hope and life moving towards normalisation.

Regards
Principal

Common University Entrance Test (CUET)

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Drama and theatre play an important role in the educational process because they encourage students' creativity, smart learning, critical thinking, and logical reasoning. A webinar on "Drama and Theatre in Education" was organised to provide light on the subject. The School Counselor, Ms. Charanjeet Kalra, educated the teachers on the benefits of theatre and theatre in education. She emphasised the good impact of theatre education on students' growth in a variety of areas, including language and communication, social skills, teamwork, and problem solving, among others. She emphasised more on acting expressions, voice modulation, and other aspects of the performance. She encouraged the teachers to tell related anecdotes to pique interest of the students and keep them focused on the subject.

The Covid- 19 pandemic has disturbed the global school system, wreaking havoc on the most vulnerable students. A unique virtual webinar on "Psychological Interventions for Countering Challenges and Managing Anxiety in Post-Covid Schooling" was held to mobilise and support learning continuity. Dr. Ajay Khosla, Professor of DAV College Abohar, presided over the session, which aimed to empower the school's instructors. He noted a clear understanding of the teacher's duty and responsibility, as well as the school's ultimate purpose of facilitating each child's optimal growth. He covered key features of anxiety and concern, as well as ways for identifying students who may be struggling with it. He underlined the need of teachers being aware of changes in the behaviour of the students and serving as positive role models for their students. He also shared helpful hints for teachers on how to deal with stress and deal with obstacles in today's competitive society.

Article on ‘The Future through Entrepreneurial Education’ published in this month’s (Feb 2022) Mentor Magazine.

Emphasizing the need to inculcate the 21st century skills among the students, a webinar on “21st Century Skills” was organized by the school. The School Principal, enlightened the teachers with terminology of these skills. She drew special attention towards critical thinking and creativity, problem solving, metacognition, collaboration, communication and global citizenship. She inspired the teachers to incorporate 21st century skills in their lesson plans. The session was concluded after taking queries of the participants and guiding them with innovative ways. It left the teachers fully charged up and excited to integrate all the skills in their classes. It was really an informative and empowering session for all the teachers.

Many students from all the  wings of the school participated in the Story Telling Competition which was announced by CBSE as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on the theme  'The Story of India'. The videos were made and uploaded on CBSE portal.

                                                                                                     Heartiest Congratulations to the Young Dazzlers !

• Bhavik Garg (V Rose) clinched Gold Trophy in 7th International Brainobrain fest Abacus Competition.
• Kiratpreet Kaur (II ROSE) participated in Dance competition organized by Ishmeet Music Institute under 5-8 category and bagged 1st position.
• Lovepreet Singh of class XI Arts B got first position in photography contest organised by Gobindgarh Public College, Alour, Khanna.
• The School participated in International level- SASYA- 2022 hosted by Harvest international school, Bengaluru. Almost 60 schools participated and our students bagged the following positions

Panelist in Notebook's 155th session of Together for Education webinars held on Feb 9, 2022.

Selected as collaborator for Society's World Researchers Summit 2022 by Charles Walters Council held from Feb 26-28, 2022.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 14

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 14 

It is a moment of great pride that the School Principal has been bestowed with Leadership Excellence Award – 2022.  Ms. Archana Malhotra (Head of IT) got ‘Teaching Excellence Award -2022’ and Mr. Nayak (Head of Physical Education) got ‘Activity Excellence Award -2022’ from G.H.G. Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana.

Ms. Archana Malhotra, the HOD(IT) was ranked among the ‘Top Fifteen’ in the Google Master Trainers Programme Level 1 conducted by CoE Chandigarh in partnership with Mahattattva and Google. Fee for Goggle certification exam was waived as a reward for her excellent performance.

Story: Reward of Hard Work 

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School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi shared her views as keynote speaker for Educational Conference on Disruption in Education: A Peep into the Future organised by ICAE  at  Amritsar.The session highlighted the requisite to create enlightened, productive and future ready children. Dr. Shahi also emphasized on the integration of technology in education to empower young learners to compete with the world beyond. Overall, the main objective of the session was to enlighten the attendees on the need to nurture the inherent potential & talent of each child, thus creating lifelong learners.

• Komal Kakkar and Harleen Kaur of X Daisy secured second runner up position in LSSC Power Point competition organised by BCM School Basant City, Ludhiana.
• Sahibpreet Kaur of XI Science bagged 2^nd position in paper reading competition at Inter School cultural fiesta- Matrix 2022, organized by GGN Institute of Management and Technology.
• Kiratpreet kaur of  II ROSE  participated in Dance competition organised by Ishmeet Music Institute under 5-8 category bagged Ist position among 30 students.
• Jaskaran Singh of XI Arts bagged Runner Up Trophy in (Under-18 category) in All India Ranking Tennis Tournament organised at Unique Tennis Academy, Ludhiana from Jan 24 to Jan 28.
• Armaan Sharma of XI Arts bagged First Position in virtual Folk Song Competition organised by Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana.
• Gunnet Kaur of V-Tulip got I position in International Live Dream Booster Advance Drawing Competition organised by child Cream Boostrr Hub. 
• Bhavik Garg of V Rose had clinched Gold Trophy in 7th International Brainobrainfest Abacus Competition.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 13

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 13 

Story: Sand and Stone  

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E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 12

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 12 

Story: He Locked Door: Never Assume 

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Congratulations!!!!

BCM School honours Sanchi for her glittering achievement.... 

The students participated in Heritage India Quiz under the theme ‘Freedom Struggle of India’ on MyGov & DIKSHA Platform. Students completed the quiz within the allotted time and proudly downloaded their e-certificates.

Story: Drops of Oil: The Secret of Happiness

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It is a glorious moment for the school as four of its talented artists got their art exhibits displayed during the virtual 27th National Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes hosted by Gwalior Sahodaya Smiti. Dirgha Gupta(XII Science), Hargunjeet Kaur (XII Humanities), Preetkamal Kaur (XII Commerce), Ridhi Dawar (XII Humanities) beautifully portrayed their idea on theme 'What India means to them' on canvas. Their artwork marked their winning presence in the prestigious NAV KALA - VITHIKA an e-Exhibition during the conference. The School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi enunciated upon the fact how medium of art allows the young minds to explore their own thoughts and imagination and extended her best wishes to the budding artists.

PROFESSIONAL CAREERS AFTER X and XII

PARENTS' HANDBOOK OF PROFESSIONAL CAREERS AFTER X and XII

Story: Self Control

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BCMites participated in CBSE Science Challenge 2021- 2022. They proved their mettle in Science Quiz on DIKSHA PORTAL. They were awarded with the certificates for the same. The challenge helped them to develop their curiosity and high order of thinking.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 11

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 11 

The school staff, students and their parents took an e-pledge titled "Say yes to life, No to drugs," which was commissioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau and the CBSE. The goal was to educate students about the negative impacts of drugs. They received e-certificates for the same.

Shri. Sunil Kant Munjal, revered Chairman of Hero Group, addressed the BCM fraternity. This distinguished session was moderated by Dr. Prem Kumar. He lauded the educational profession as well as all Frontline workers for surviving and grooming during the Covid pandemic. He referred to this time period as a ‘great learning opportunity’ and advised one and all to follow the guidelines and protect themselves  against the Omicron virus. He encouraged each member to extend their horizons in order to groom themself, as well as to reflect, meditate, and build capacity within themselves. He articulated his idea for a new BCM, pioneering appropriate counselling and support for students with learning disabilities. He advocated NEP 2020 and underlined the importance of enhancing the educational system through experiential learning, making classes activitybased, interactive, and engaging students. 

"The will to win ,the desire to succeed,the urge to reach your full potential are some of the keys that unlock the door to personal excellence."

• Aagastya Kaushik of class II daisy made all the Bcmiets proud through his achievement in 6th ISKU National Karate Championship 2021.He bagged 3rd position in (8 years) Individual boys Kumite which was held on 25 and 26 December 2021 in Meerut.He is selected for self defence training camp which will be held on 20-26 April 2022 in Ontario, Canada.

• AKSHIT AGGARWAL of class II ROSE  participated in chess competition under 9boys and bagged 3rd position at district level.
• Pearl (XII Science) bagged 3^rd prize in Ludhiana District Chess Championship (open girls category) organised by Ludhiana District Chess Association.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 10

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 10 

PARENTS AS PARTNERS 

1. Teach your child not to trust stranger or accept gifts from them.
2. Don’t allow them to play on the road.
3. Ensure that blenders, toasters, dryers, and other electrical appliances are always unplugged after every use.
4. Keep knives and sharp kitchen objects like peelers, graters, mixer and food processor blades locked in a cabinet.
5. Ensure all openings of your home are secured.
6. Make use of corner and edge guards on furniture with sharp edges.
7. Do not let children play rough games, wrestle or try to hug pet.
8. Warn your child to stay away from an animal who is caring for its young, growling or showing its teeth, or acting strangely.
9. All solutions and chemicals should be out of their reach.
10. It is necessary that your child has a safe group or safe circle that they can approach whether they’re in trouble, unhappy, or just want to talk. A safe circle is the few most-trusted people in your child’s life.
11. Observe changes in your child's behaviour which may reveal signs of abuse.
12. Teach them emergency contact numbers like police, fire, child safety etc.
13. Teach them to maintain a safe distance from the swings to avoid accidents.
14. Monitor his Internet usage.
15. While going to school, leave early enough to arrive at school at least 10 minutes prior to the start of school.
16. Teach your children to recognize and obey traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
17. Avoid talking to strangers. If a stranger does approach your child, make sure they know to immediately report the incident to you or a teacher.
18. Teach your children to never get into a vehicle with anyone, even if they know them, without your permission.
19. Be firm about telling your child to remain inside the school while you are not yet around.
20. Keep school informed about your latest contact details.
21. Make school aware of your child’s illness or medication (if any)
22. Talk to your child about their day, the happy moments and not so happy moments in their day, their friends, and their lives not only keeps them connected but also helps them feel safer.
23. Know your children's friends and observe any new influences which may affect their behaviour. 
24. Report Bully

Story: Never Lie

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• Yashika Thakur( X  M/G)bagged Gold Medal in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Kyorugi & Poomsae Open Taekwondo Championship held at Chandigarh University, Kharar.

• Jaskaran Singh(XI Arts A)   got 2^nd Position in Individual Singles and 3^rd Position in Individual Doubles in 6th Junior State Soft Tennis Championship organized by Soft Tennis Association of Punjab.

• Komal Kakkar , (X Daisy) bagged 3^rd  Position in Essay writing competition at Interschool Maths Meet - Ramanujan Carnival, organised by KPR College Of Arts , Science & Research, Coimbatore, TamilNadu.

• Shaurya Bhagat ( IV Rose )won Second Prize in Role Play at 4 th Ramanujan Maths Fest organised by DAV Public School BRS Nagar, Ludhiana.

• Jasdeep Singh ( VIII Daisy) won Third Prize in Cube competition 3x3x3 at Ramanujan Maths Fest  organised by  DAV Public School BRS Nagar, Ludhiana.

• Narois Sohi of class 6th Daisy secured Second place (Silver Medal) in Open District Athletic Championship organised by District Athletic Association at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana.

• Ikjot Singh (VIII Daisy) showcased his sharp Gatka skills and bagged Gold Medal at 5th National Open Gatka Championship held at National College of Physical Education, Patiala. He also won Gold Medal in 6^th Punjab State Gatka Championship held at Mansa.
• Dilnawazpreet Singh (9th Daisy) showcased his sharp Gatka Skills and won Gold medal in 6th Punjab State Gatka Championship held at Mansa.
• An Interschool Dance Competition was held at Sacred Soul Convent School Dugri. Harshita Dhamu (X M/G) got 1^st Position in Classical Dance Category and Meharpreet Kaur (VII Aster) got 2^nd Position in Folk Dance Category.   
• Tarnampreet Kaur (Class IX Aster) exhibited her tremendous brilliance by winning The Ultimate Talent Show organised by Entab at National level.
• Garima Sharma (III Jasmine) got 2^nd Position in a virtual Storytelling Competition organized by LSSC which was held at SGPHS School.
• Sai Aadhya (Class I) got 2^nd Position in an Inter school competition Technophilia 2.0, category Gear Up (AI Around Us), organised by Mamta Modern Sr. Sec. School New Delhi.
• Niranjan Kaur (XI Arts) got 3^rd position in LSSC Hindi Declamation held at Atam Public School.
• Ikjot Singh (VIII Daisy) got Consolation prize of Rs.1100/- in an Inter school Shabad Gayan Competition held at GNIPS.
• A virtual Quiz was organized by a team of Questt for students of classes I-XII on Oct 24. BCMites participated enthusiastically. The winners are Saanvi Rana, Mitansh, Ishaan,Hursukh Singh, Ranvir Singh, Rattan Singh, Madhav Singla, Aarush, Vihan Khanna, Harshit Gandhi, Parneet Kaur, Divanshi  and Aditya. 

As part of the ongoing celebrations of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav(AKAM), CBSE started the ‘75 Lakh Post Card Campaign’ along with the Department of Posts(DoP). Students of classes IV-XII enthusiastically participated in the campaign and expressed their views on the given topics. 10 post cards having the best ideas were uploaded on the CBSE portal.  

With the aim to stimulate school learning environment with innovative teaching pedagogy, the School Principal took sessions with the school faculty on ‘Annual Pedagogical Plan’. All the descriptors of APP were elaborated by her. She gave a clear perspective of teachers’ role and responsibility towards building a culture of inclusion and taking initiatives for professional development. Accentuating the need to create a culture of innovation, she urged to prepare the students for the ever-evolving competitive world. The sessions ended with a round of in – depth discussion of SMART goals and doubt clearing which actually helped the staff to comprehend Annual Pedagogical Plan.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 9

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 9 

International Space Olympiad motivates students to endeavour for better and a deeper understanding of space science. Our young achiever Amritjyot Singh of  XII Science  participated in this Olympiad and brought laurels by clearing final round of International Space Olympiad. He bagged 4th Rank in State and Rank 33 in India.

A riveting session with the theme ‘Dilemma of Learning Loss and Academic Fatigue in Implementing NEP 2020’ was led by prominent educator and MD of LXL Ideas- Syed Sultan Ahmed and  Dr. Vandna Shahi, School Principal. The Principals and Directors from various schools provided solutions on the pressing problems of present day educators.

In order to disseminate the details of acts of bravery and the life stories of armed forces among the students, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has started with Veer Gatha Project in collaboration with CBSE. As part of project, BCMites composed poems, made powerpoint presentations, drew paintings etc on various gallantry award winners.

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E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 8

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 8 

Courage

BCM Star Saksham Sharma Scintillates the Silver Screen......

The Super Dancer runner up Saksham Sharma has once again brought the school to limelight with his entry into the silver screen. He recently returned after completing the shoot of his first movie, Dehati Disco which shall release shortly under the TSeries production banner.  He was accorded a warm welcome by the Principal, Teachers and his friends.

MOVIE TEASER

School conducted an activity-based session on Cyber Web Safety. The session was kept for the students of classes VI and VII. The session was conducted by School Counselor Ms. Charanjit Kaur Kalra. She guided students to stay safe while surfing on internet. The trainee teachers from BCM College of education enacted a short skit on theme 'Unethical Practices on Social Media'. Through this activity, children were taught about safety measures they should adopt while using internet. They were further sensitized towards privacy and security of data. The session was concluded by sharing some tips on ethical use of internet. School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi appreciated the efforts done by the teachers and  also guided the students to be vigilant while using the internet.

Story: Hope and Greed

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E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 7

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 7

The School Principal got an opportunity to be one of the key speakers at Virtual Indo - Finnish Education Conference, an International Event - Success in nurturing all-round development of kids during lockdown. She apprised the attendees about the positive impact of pandemic created by exploring technology innovatively. She highlighted the need to adopt Story Telling in teaching pedagogy for every subject as it stimulates the minds of young children effectively. In order to boost mental and emotional health of kids, the efficacy of counselling sessions with parents and students was brought into the limelight.

International Centre for Advancement of Education invited School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi  as keynote speaker for Educational Conference on Disruption in Education: A Peep into the Future. She emphasized that the world is currently moving at lightning speed that requires curious flexible and proactive generation and to achieve this education needs to be characterized by three ideas that is hyperspace ,hypermedia and hyperreality.The session aimed to incubate and evolve mindset to future proof learning that would help students develop meaningful competencies critical for success in an unpredictable world.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 6

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 6

The School celebrated 'Mental Well Being Week'. The main aim of the conduction was to raise awareness about mental wellbeing. Numerous activities were conducted to make students feel happy and connected. They were shown different videos on emotional wellbeing. BCMites were told to get rid of their worries by blowing worry balloons. Students were encouraged to express their feelings by making animal strips, digital posters and self composed poems. They were also suggested to spend less time on social media and instead build healthy relationships with their family and friends.

Story: True Wealth 

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• Jaskaran Singh (XI Arts- A) bagged Bronze Medal in 18^th Senior National Soft Tennis Championship(Men & women) organised by Amateur Soft Tennis Association on Madhya Pradesh from 26^th Sep 2021 to 30^th Sep, 2021.
• Namsvi (class VI) bagged III Position in District Level 2nd Inter Range Shooting Championship held at Rakh Bagh Ludhiana.
• Meharpreet Kaur (Class VII) bagged 1st Position in Slogan Writing Competition organised by Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Senior Secondary School, Dhandra, Ludhiana.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 5

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 5

Ms. Charanjit Kalra (School Counselor) and Ms. Sukhnandan Kaur (Primary Wing Coordinator) attended a 3-day National School workshop on ‘Education and Spirituality' in Himalayas at Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

Technical sessions on varied topics, delivered by Dr. Prem Kumar Khosla (Chancellor), Dr Atul Khosla (Vice Chancellor) and other faculty members, were attended by them. These sessions gave them an insight into the changing trends in higher education and unleashing students’ potential through coaching and counseling. Both of them participated in recreational activities like trekking, yoga and meditation sessions with other attendees and university faculty members. These power packed sessions with university professionals provided them a platform for collaboration, group discussions, opinion making and developing great understanding.

To acknowledge and applaud the efforts of teachers for their immense work, the School Principal and 8 teachers were felicitated with Teachers’ Day Award 2021 by IIHM (International Institute of Hotel Management). Ms. Nandita Rampal (PGT Bio), Ms. Jaspreet Kaur (PGT Comm), Mr. Ravinder Sharma (TGT Sci), Ms. Naghma Bhanot (TGT Hindi), Ms. Amandeep Kaur (TGT Eng), Ms. Rosy (TGT IT), Ms. Gurpreet Kaur (TGT IT) and Ms. Reetu Arora (Kindergarten Teacher) were awarded certificates for recovering and revitalizing education for the Covid-19 generation.

The school Principal along with 5 faculty members, Ms. Renu Grover, Ms. Neena Tiwari, Ms. Nidhi Sharma, Ms. Charanjeet Kalra and Ms. Simmi Dhiman attended a webinar on ‘Innovation and Tinkering in Schools’ held at BCM School Chd. Road. The Resource person, Dr. S.K. Rai (Vice Chairman, Hero Group), highlighted the role of teachers in cultivating curiosity in classrooms and creating opportunities to explore and experiment. He motivated the teachers to open up to innovative learning and searching for something new to know.

To build a culture of reading and the wholesome development of students by enhancing their vocabulary, deriving connections between stories and their own lives, and exposing them to new ideas, CBSE Reading Mission was launched. YouTube Link of Webinar on Building a Culture for Reading in Schools was shared with both the students and the teachers.

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 4

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 4

The school observed Swachhata Pakhwada as a part of ‘Cleanliness Drive for Swachh Bharat- Swach Pakhwada’. The prime objective of the initiative was to spread awareness about Swachhata Mission and its implementation across the country. The students excitedly participated in various competitions like Slogan Writing, Poem Recitation , Poster Making and Essay Writing. A virtual session by the School Counselor, Ms. Charanjeet Kalra , instilled understanding and importance of personal hygiene to maintain a good health and a better personality in the society. PPTs , highlighting the importance of cleanliness and water conservation, were screened for the students. BCMites  enthusiastically prepared placards and set out on a rally to publicise the theme of Swachhata Pakhwada among the nearby citizens. The teachers also performed a Nukkad Natak to develop a sense of responsibility in cleaning and protecting the environment for the betterment of society. Spectacular models, accentuating prohibition on the use of single-use plastics and following 3 R’s, were exhibited by the students. A small meeting was convened for the students wherein they made beautiful pamphlets to sensitise the community members to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 and also discussed how to evoke spark amongst the citizens to become active participants in cleanliness drive and get connected with nature as well. All the faculty members and the students undertook Swachhata Pledge and promised to make planet earth a beautiful place to live in.

The whole teacher fraternity completed the online training  -  WASH Related Precautions for School Reopening, provided on DIKSHA.

Prize winners were awarded with certificates and e- certificates were provided to all the participants.

School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi, addressed the students with the message to make cleanliness a habit and urged them to make sustained and comprehensive efforts to carry forward this legacy of a healthy lifestyle.

Teachers' Training Boot Camp was organized on Sep 13-14,2021. The first session 'The Goal Without Planning is just a Wish ' was conducted by Dr Vandna Shahi for the teachers teaching classes VI-XII. She enlightened them with various innovative pedagogical techniques and guided them to make activities an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers were motivated to keep themselves abreast with the upcoming careers in different sectors so as to guide the students. Story Telling as a pedagogy was emphasized to enable the students enjoy their learning. She concluded her session by advising the teachers to have smart goals in their mind as well the rubrics to achieve them. It was followed by a session 'Innovation- Step by Step' for the teachers of KG Wing and Primary Wing of the school. This session was conducted by the group of Innovation Ambassadors of the school i.e Ms Charanjit Kalra, Ms Neena Tiwari, Ms Simmi Dhiman, Ms Renu Grover and Ms Nidhi Sharma. It mainly focussed on the concept of Design Thinking and its relevance in education.   The group members explained the five stages of the concept i.e Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test to enable the teachers comprehend the concept well. On the whole the sessions were quite interactive and informative for the faculty members.

The school celebrated Rashtriya Poshan Maah by organizing different activities regarding importance of nutrition. Special Assembly Programme was conducted wherein students were informed about the importance of celebrating poshan maah and the importance of a balanced diet. They were also instructed to monitor the side effects of malnutrition and other health and hygiene issues in their daily life. Students of classes II- X participated in e – quiz focusing on malnutrition, nutrition awareness organized by Govt. of India through My gov Portal.

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An achievement in itself, a feather in the cap and something to be proud about!! The School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi, has been selected as CBSE Resource Person for Pedagogical Leadership Training Programme for Principals. Training programs for school leaders is a collaborative effort of CBSE and National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration. It is an endeavor to prepare CBSE school principals to traverse the path from being just an administrator to a self aware individual who understands, acts and reflects on the processes for evolving as a Pedagogical Leader.

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E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 2

E-Newspaper BCM Patrika Vol 2

Greetings of the day!!

Dear Parents
Bcm fraternity always believe in bigger goals, better experiences, more happiness and strong relationships, so with the focus on such things,we are pleased to inform you about  our new venture e-newspaper BCM Patrika.It will be a fortnightly newspaper which will connect you all with the school activities, students' achievements and performances. Let's celebrate the feeling of oneness in the best interest of the child.

Regards 

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To Commemorate the 75^th Independence Anniversary of India, Primary Wing of the school organized a poster making competition  regarding freedom fighters under the CBSE program Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - awareness program among students regarding India’s Freedom Struggle.

Students of classes IX-X participated in Online quiz based on the speech to be delivered by our worthy Prime Minister on August 15,2021.

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Story: The Monk & The Grasshopper 

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Keeping this prime notion in view, a virtual webinar for school teachers was conducted on the topic 'Magic of Gratitude'  by District Training Coordinator, Dr. Vandna Shahi. She explained the meaning of word 'gratitude' as the quality of being thankful. Further she told about its concept and how to practice it to remain happy and contented. Sharing the 'Magic Formula', she suggested attendees to deliberately think and say the magic word 'Thank You' and feel the abundance they receive. The session ended with a hope that this magic of gratitude opens up a new world of happiness for all.

Dear Parents

Warm Greetings!!

In the present context of globalization, the demand for skilled and multi skilled workers has increased. So, there is a critical need for quality skill development and training. The integration of skill development and education is essential for skilling to take wings.  Introduction to skill training at a young age can give the student an opportunity to explore various options and accordingly narrow down on a vocation of his/her liking. Apart from this, it will also help them prepare and adapt to real work situations without much effort. It will ease the transition phase from being a student to being a professional.

As per New Education Policy 2020 and CBSE notification “At Middle Level, one skill module of 12 hours duration could be offered as an option to the students for single academic session.” So, keeping the same in view, the school has decided to introduce following skill courses or vocational subjects from class VI onwards.

1.  Artificial Intelligence

2.  Information Technology

3.  Coding

4.  Data Science

5.  Financial Literacy

6.  Handicrafts

Looking forward to take learning on a higher platform.

Regards

Principal

Road to Tokyo 2020 Olympics Quiz was conducted for BCMites virtually by Fit India government. The quiz had questions from multiple themes – History of Olympics, Sports & Disciplines, Past Achievements of Athletes, World Records, Current and Past Indian Athletes. Students enthusiastically participated in the quiz and were felicitated with certificates after successful completion of the quiz.

Dear Parents 

Greetings!! 

We are pleased to inform that the government has allowed the reopening of the schools. Abiding the same and keeping the safety of our students at top priority, the school is planning to commence physical classes for students .We assure you to follow the appropriate Covid 19 related protocols and expect the same from the children. You are requested to send your consent  before we call them for the physical classes in the school.

Kindly note the following points:

• Timetable and class wise seating arrangement will be provided by the respective Class Incharge. 
• It is mandatory for every child to wear mask and carry a hand sanitizer. 
• Physical distancing of about six feet has to be strictly followed.
• Children are advised to carry their own stationery items and water bottle. 

All the Best!! 

Principal

To celebrate the 75th year of India’s independence, the CBSE Expression Series for the session 2021-22 is based on the theme India@75. Students of classes III-XII participated in different activities and showcased their creativity by composing poems, drawing paintings, writing paragraphs & essays. The best entries were shortlisted and uploaded through CBSE Expression Series App. Each participant got an online certificate of participation after the successful submission of entry.

Dear Parents

Keeping in mind the growing trend of underage driving and its fatal consequences the school bars its underage students from using two wheelers for commuting. You are urged to familiarize your wards with the risks associated with underage driving. Kindly beware them of the menace and take needful measures. Non license holders are strictly prohibited to bring vehicles as Police authorities can challan and impound the vehicles parked even in the school vicinity. The school will not be responsible for any such action from the authorities.

Ms. Suruchi Jolly was bestowed with Corona Warriors Award 2021 by Avantika Group for her voluntary efforts and contribution in the welfare of the students during the lockdown.

The school Principal and Sr. Wing Co-ordinator (Ms. Suruchi Jolly) were presented certificate of appreciation by IMAGIVATION - 2021 International Innovation Summit in recognition of their guidance to the students to explore innovation skills.

The school observed International Yoga Day with the theme “Yoga for Well Being during COVID-19 Pandemic” and physical and spiritual prowess that it has brought to the world stage. All the BCMites availed this golden opportunity to communicate with the inner self.

Keeping in mind the Ayush Ministry’s guidelines, both students and the teachers revived their chakras by performing various yoga asanas like, Sukhasana Vrikshasana, Tadasana, Trikonasana followed by Suryanamaskar, during a virtual ’Live Session’ conducted to mark this day. Laughter Yoga Session truly helped them to vent out all the stress in this period of isolation. A PPT, highlighting the importance of yoga in attaining total health and inaccessible Nirvana, was also screened for the students. Certificates were bestowed for their participation in Online Yoga Quiz.  Apart from this, senior students attuned their body and mind by performing yoga dance and various yoga asanas with Ms. Archana Jain - a certified trainer of yoga in a special ‘Live Session’ conducted in collaboration with *Entab Campus Care. They enjoyed the session to the core of their heart resulting in release of stress and anxiety. Students and the teacher fraternity also undertook the pledge to make all sincere efforts towards making yoga rooted in individual and familial lives.

School Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi, termed yoga as ‘Invaluable Gift of India’ and motivated the students to realize the importance of yoga in one’s life especially in the times when physical and mental health is under stress. She also urged them to make sustained and comprehensive efforts to carry forward this legacy of an active lifestyle.

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To celebrate National Reading Day, BCM School, Dugri conducted various activities for students through virtual platform. The main objective behind the celebration was to inculcate the habit of reading in children as it improves  writing and speaking skills. The fervour among students could be witnessed through the active participation in the activities like reading book of their favourite character, creating a bookmark and e- cover with their innovative minds. Students were able to learn the significance of reading and its application in daily life. Teachers also participated enthusiastically in the reading activity.Principal Dr.Vandna Shahi motivated the children to make reading their daily habit as it enhances vocabulary and upgrades our memory and knowledge.

Teacher fraternity of the School underwent a power packed virtual session on “Brain Gyming” by Dr. Jasdeep Kaur, Assistant Professor, BCM College of Education, Ludhiana. The session commenced with a hearty welcome by the School Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi. She highlighted the objectives and mandate of the schools for organizing such sessions to enhance the capacity of stakeholders during these unprecedented times. The resource person shed a light on how brain fitness and cognitive skills have a deep impact on learners’ development and learning outcomes. She drew special attention towards the scientific brain based strategies which would certainly help the educators to enhance students’ behavioral and learning capabilities, mindsets, resilience and overall performance. She emphasized on the prime importance of a healthy brain as a prerequisite for a healthy individual. She insisted to take this day as an opportunity to kick start a massive scale-up in the investment of brain health. Various techniques and mechanisms discussed by Dr Jasdeep Kaur were highly appreciated by the attendees. The session ended with a round of in-depth discussion and doubt clearing session. Overall it was a fruitful and insightful virtual session which, undoubtedly, prepared the teachers for the journey ahead.

Bullying is not restricted to physical or verbal aggression, but involves any act of intentional harm to the other individual, which could be in the form of verbal harassment, manipulation, teasing, gossiping, or even isolating a single person. Keeping this in mind school conducted an Online Session on “Understanding Bully” for the teachers .The resource person, Ms. Charanjeet Kalra(School Counsellor), talked about the negative impact of bullying on students’ sense of physical, emotional and social safety which are key components of a positive school climate.

She explained that the role of educators is very crucial not only in educating youngsters about bullying, but also empowering them with the ability to identify such incidents. Teachers learnt and reflected on different types of bullying, its behaviour, causes and consequences. The resource person suggested various effective ways to address bullying in the classroom. Questions and doubts of the audience were well addressed by the speaker. Educators, realising their responsibility, vowed to change their classroom environment and make the school anti bully zone where BCMites may grow and bloom fully according to their innate capabilities.

An interactive webinar on ‘Classroom Management‘ as a part of the virtual training session series was organised by the school for the whole school faculty.  The session commenced with the keynote address by the school Principal Dr Vandana Shahi on policy perspectives of Classroom Management and attributes of an effective classroom. The resource person of the day, Mrs Monica Chawla (Principal-Saint Joseph School, Chandigarh & District Training Coordinator- Chandigarh) shared a myriad of techniques for classroom management that are likely to be successful when consistently and effectively implemented in the educational environment. Concepts explained by her like 5 P’s, Maslow Hierarchy of needs, Bucket Filler Programme, Brag Bracelets, QQDP, Formula of 3-2-1, Classroom Currency, Reward Chart, managing discipline and unalike students (chatterbox, clinger, boycotter & debater) equipped the teachers to move the children from terror to trust.

This enriching and informative session aimed to examine proactive approaches to manage the classroom environment before inappropriate behaviors.

Teachers shared their insights and challenges faced during classroom management and found the appropriate solutions. The session came to a closure with the vote of thanks by School Discipline Incharge Mr. Dinesh Sharma. Overall, the workshop proved to be highly engaging, effective and enlightening for all and the attendees expressed their keen interest to participate in the follow up sessions of the series.

Learning is fundamental to teaching, thus teaching and learning are inseparable processes. Learning and acquiring knowledge leads to growth. With the same objective school organized an online webinar ‘How to Overcome Mathematics Phobia’ for its teaching faculty. The resource person for the session was Dr. Pushap Lata Sharma, Associate Professor Dept. of Mathematics, H.P. University, Shimla. The school  Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi,  extended her warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to the resource person for sparing time out of her busy schedule to enlighten the stakeholders. Through this webinar, the educators explored the fundamental role of mindsets in learning Mathematics. They learnt to differentiate between conceptual and procedural approaches and creatively designed activities that combine the two. The resource person gave few tips for the easy mathematical calculations. Mathematical games and activities also made the session more interactive. Participants found it very engaging and enjoyable to work together during the webinar on overcoming the Maths phobia. Queries of teachers were handled in the Question-Answer round. Ms. Suruchi Jolly, the Senior Coordinator, presented the vote of thanks to Dr. Sharma saying that it was really an enriching experience for the teachers.

The Principal highlighted that the New National Education Policy aims for promotion of Indian languages through regular use, preparation of pedagogical material, training of teachers, adoption of mother tongue as medium of instructions, etc.

The facilitator, Dr. Vandna Shahi, conducted a magical session on 'Magic of Gratitude' for CBSE school teachers. She defined the word Gratitude as ' Thankfulness' and emphasized that a simple 'Thank You' has magical qualities. It warms the heart and creates a moment of connection and peace between two people. This online training session made all the participants more optimistic and added value to their traits.

A session on the topic 'Teaching in 21st Century' was conducted by Dr. Vandna Shahi. In this session, she not only mentioned the characteristics of a 21st century teacher but also suggested tools and strategies required to teach Generation Z learners. Interdisciplinary approach and activities related to it were also discussed. As resource person, she shared the Tips for handling virtual classes and role of in service training was also highlighted. Overall, it was an insightful sessions for the attendees.

Quality concerns in school education are among the priorities of CBSE, for that a training unit has been set up by the Central Board of School Education. Being a part of this unit, the school Principal, Dr. Vandna Shahi has been acting as CBSE Resource Person (COE Chandigarh) and conducting various virtual sessions.

The School Principal along with Ms. Sukhnandan, Primary Wing Coordinator and 3 teachers, Er. Hema Aggarwal, Ms. Jaswinder Kaur and Ms. Divya Singh, received “Naari Shakti Samaaj Seva Award” by Shri Gyan Sthal Mandir as token of appreciation for their role as mentor and teachers in field of education.

BRIDGE INTELIA virtual science fair was conducted for the students of classes 1-12. It is a moment of pride for us that our students brought laurels to the school by bagging consolation prizes in different categories. The event was based on the theme of Technology, Science and Sports. Students were bestowed with e-certificates under the category Science and Technology.

Stories always give wings to our imagination and take us to place beyond the boundaries of physical world. Keeping this in mind, Teenager Talent Virtual Program: Hindi Storytelling Competition was conducted at National Level for grades II-X by “Everyone Star Organization” on digital portal YouTube. The objective of the competition was to provide an opportunity for students to develop an appreciation for the beauty of Hindi language. It also aimed to hone students’ skills in imagining and visualizing stories and enhance their presentation and communication skills by sharing their stories with others. The participants made Story Telling videos which were uploaded on YouTube. They were adjudged on the basis of content, voice modulation, confidence and creativity. The stories were liked and appreciated by the viewers and judges. BCMites bagged different positions at District, State and National level. Certificates were provided to the winners along with all participating students.

Annual Inter school Techno-Edu festival “Wiztech 2020” was organized wherein the children got an opportunity to learn and discover the latest in the field of IT and technology by participating in various online /offline events. BCMites proved their mettle by winning various positions in the competition.

                                                             The winners were congratulated by the School Principal for their exemplary performance in different events.

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The school Principal , Dr. Vandna Shahi, was bestowed with  IIHM Teachers Day Award 2020 organised by International Institute of Hotel Management(IIHM) for her  enduring and  selfless service in field of education. Along with her, other teachers, Ms. Archna Malhotra(TGT IT), Kapila Sodhi (PGT Eco), Ms. Sharanjit Kaur(TGT Hindi),Ms. Rashmi Baghla (TGT Sci) , Ms. Isha Mehta(TGT Maths),Ms. Bhupinder Kaur (Primary Teacher) and Ms. Deepali Bhaskar (Kindergarten Teacher) were also awarded certificates for their consistent efforts in the last one year and specially during the pandemic towards imparting education

Ms. Charanjeet Kalra(School Counsellor), Mr.Vinod Kumar(PGT Maths), Ms. Rohini Munjal(PGT Eng), Anjana Rani (PRT Science) and Ruchika (PRT Eng) were adjudged as international corona warrior educators by COAE, an educational assessment and certification body. The Principal congratulated the teachers reminding them that they are the torch bearers of all the values and urged them to continue with their responsibility with commitment and integrity.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Only one student from classes 9­-12 can participate.
• Time limit given to each  participant will be 1.30 m. to 2.00 minutes.
• Exceeding the time limit will tend to disqualify.
• Please dress-up according to your dance form.
• Use of props is allowed.
• Kindly submit your dance video on given date through submission link(already provided in Brochure?)
• Video should be MPEG4 or AVI format.
• Kindly Note- Ambience, Song and attire of the performer should be decent and match with the performance.

You can choose any one Theme:-

1. Covid  warriors.

2. Save our Planet.

JUDGEMENT CRITERIA

• Choreography
• Use of Props 
• Dress
• Performance (Execution and variety of dance forms).
• Theme + Expression.

FOR DOUBTS AND QUERIES CONTACT

Event Coordinator-

Ms. Prerna (9417427337)

Event Incharge:

Ms. Ambika(9464372878)

Email: 

youthfestbasantcity@gmail.com

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Only One participant from classes XI-XII can participate.
• No on the spot registration is allowed.
• All the participants have to join through  the link 10 minutes prior the given time on the day of competition.
• The language of the contest shall be English only.
• Time allowed 2 – 2:30 minutes. The time limit will be strictly enforced. First warning bell would be rung at 1:30 min. Final bell will be given at 2:30 min.
• Paper reading is not allowed.
• School identity should not be disclosed.
• One teacher from each school would be allowed to join the link.
• The decision of judges would be final and binding.
• The contestant may keep in view the following points will delivering their speech:-
• Greetings and introduction of the subject. Exposition of the main theme (conciseness and clarity of message, originality/points of interest, incorporation of personal reference, quotations),Conclusion.

Topics:- 

• Time Is Ticking Before We Resolve Magnitude Of Water Crisis.                                 
• Green Marketing Is Panacea To Protect Environment.                                                      
• Success is not final, failure is not fatal.                                                     
• Hope - Dawn Comes After The Darkness.

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