COMM-KSHETRA 2.0 2022- CONTEST FOR THE BEST!

“Great business is built to last with passion and hard work.”

Knowledge has no boundaries and education gained in a lifetime is what helps us to reach our objectives, and grooms us for circumstances, situations and approaches. In pursuance of the vision to churn out newfangled entrepreneurs and knowledgeable leaders who would whole heartedly contribute for an opulent society, the Commerce Department of Blue Bells Model School hosted a coruscating Inter School Commerce Fest - “Comm-Kshetra 2.0 2022- Contest for the Best!” on August 26 & 27, 2022 on a digital platform. The competition thrived to enhance the commercial acumen of individuals from diverse disciplines through various competitions that formed a central part of this two-day event.

The event was lit up by the illuminating presence of Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, Director, BBGS and Madam Soumya Gulati, Deputy Director (Academic Development and Innovation), BBGS. The panel of judges was studded with experts excelling in different realms of Commerce -Mr. Akhil; the Co-Founder at Questt (Homework App) & Co Founder of nvol.in, Mr yash Chhabra ,Music Composer , Ms Anjali ,Senior Coordinator of VittClub- A Financial Literacy Cell of SRCC,New Delhi , Ms. Anshi Agarwal and Tanya Gupta (Co-Ordinator of Vittclub-A Vittshala of Financial Literacy Cell and Mr. Chaitanya Koti (Operation Head).

The event witnessed the participation of 400 students from 42 renowned schools of India. The young budding scholars competed with all their knowledge and might in the Online event. An array of competitions viz Plan-o-Vate (Business Plan), Digi- Mark (Digital Marketing),Bizz Brains ( Business Quiz),Rap-Verse(Lyrical Insight), Tactic-Comic (Comic Strip) and Nitikaar (Policy Makers) made the Gen Z boggle their minds, think out of the box and showcase their talents.

Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati commended the school team for a spectacular presentation and worthwhile concept. She further stated that talent, determination, motivation and attitude will make the Blue Bellians productive and progressive. Madam Soumya Gulati lauded the efforts of the school team and asked the students to live a purposeful life and explore the hidden talent.

The judges were spellbound with the level of the competition and appreciated the efforts of the school and all the participants. The result of the competition was declared in the Closing Ceremony on August 27, 2022.

The students and teachers of the school participated with full zest and zeal to make the mega event grab all the success thereby enhancing the grandeur of the contest. The event indeed proved to be a successful endeavour bringing the Blue Bells family under one beautiful umbrella and providing a grand platform to the students to showcase their talent and achievements thereby upgrading the prestige of the institution

International Connect

An enriching session with Manuela Correia from Portugal, on the TOPIC- The Global Plastic Cleanup Brigade!

"Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans."- Jacques Yves Cousteau, Oceanographer

With environmental challenges popping up faster than expected, children should be exposed to environmental awareness from an early age. Keeping in mind, we at Blue Bells Model School?collaborated one more time with Litter@sea mission which brings together educators and students from across the world to fight the Plastic Pollution crisis, especially in the ocean. The aim of the school team?comprised of Eco Warriors, SDG Club Members and Design Club was?to participate in the activities related to environment conservation following SDGs Goals.

On August 17,2022 students had?an enriching virtual session with Manuela Correia from Portugal, on the TOPIC- The Global Plastic Cleanup Brigade!

The session?created awareness?amongst?the students to the problem that the excessive use of plastic poses to our oceans, as well as share some little actions that we?could?all do to help fight it back. Students from Grade V-X participated in the session enthusiastically and discussed various ways by which they at their school, home and community are trying to cut on plastic.

Independence Day Celebration

Patriotism is recognition of that wondrous common essence in our greater surroundings -- our school, team, city, state, our immediate society --

As India stepped into the 76th year of its independence, Blue Bells Model School celebrated the grand occasion with a difference. The students from classes VI to IX were full of sheer energy and enthusiasm. The students geared up in their homes, attired in traditional dresses and reached the venue, Nakhrola Stadium, Nakhrola Road, Gurgaon with a lot of enthusiasm on 15 August 2022 and presented a spectacular dance performance.

The occasion was graced by Gurgaon Commissioner of Police, Revered Ms Kala Ramchandran, Deputy Commissioner, Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav , Assistant Deputy Commissioner , Shri Vishram Kumar Meena and Shri Kamal Gupta , Minister of Urban Development and Housing Government of Haryana . The students and teachers alike stepped forward enthusiastically, ensuring a dazzling display of creativity and talent, leaving all entertained and infused with pride. The Principal, Ms Alka Singh appreciated the efforts of all the students and teachers in putting together a magnificent show.

HAR GHAR TIRANGA WALKATHON

‘OUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL FEEL IGNITED WHEN WE SEE OUR TRICOLOUR FLAG SOARING HIGH UP IN THE SKY PROMISING PEACE, HARMONY AND BROTHERHOOD.’

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day , Blue Bells Model School organized Har Ghar Tiranga Walkathon on August 13, 2022 to inculcate a spirit of nationalism amongst the students.The event was flagged off from the school ground by Ms. Alka Singh, Principal of the school and spanned a radius of about 2kilometres from the school premises. All the staff members along with the Principal,100 NCC cadets and 100 students participated in the ‘Walkathon’ spreading the message of their immense devotion towards their motherland, India. During the campaign, patriotic songs and slogans rekindled the feeling of the freedom struggle, sacrifices of the martyrs and India's glorious history.

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76TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

‘Independence is a blessing which needs to be safeguarded and preserved and that is possible only when we work in unison overshadowing any impediment on the way.’

May the glory of Independence Day be with us forever. To live in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one nation, one flag. Thousands laid down their lives so that India becomes shacklefree and we Indians, salute their absolute commitment, loyalty and sacrifice. With this feeling of nationalism, Blue Bells Model School celebrated 76th Independence Day on 12th August, 2022 with a lot of zeal and allegiance for the country. The honoured guests of the pious occasion were Mr.Ashish Gulati,Vice Chairman BBGS, Ms. Soumya Gulati, Deputy Director, Academics, Development and Innovation BBGS, Gen. G.D. Bakshi SM, VSM and Shri Dharam Sagar, President RWA Sec.4, Gurugram. Gen. G.D. Bakshi hoisted the national flag with a fervour of patriotism in his heart. The NCC cadets and House Captains marched elegantly creating the perfect ambience for the grand celebration along with the patriotic song, ‘Galat mat kadam uthaao…’

Vanya Dahiya, the English Literary Secretary welcomed all the distinguished guests followed by the formal welcome of the august gathering by Ms. Alka Singh, Principal of the school. The Independence Day celebration got its momentum with an awakening call to the youth of the country which was commendably presented by Mishty Kaushik, the Humanities Wizard through her speech.The astounding instrumental rendition by the school students won everybody’s heart.The presentation of the group song ‘Hum bharat ke wasi Bharat hummara hai…’by the school singers brought forth their immense devotion towards their motherland, India. The energetic students of Primary and Middle Wing exhibited a fascinating mass yoga and martial art. To spread the message of unity and rich diverse culture of India, the dancers of the school presented dance forms of different Indian states and enchanted the spectators. The honoured guest for the day Gen. G.D. Bakshi SM, VSM who is a retired Indian Army Officer appreciated students’ earnest efforts in showing deep regards for their country.Mr. Ashish Gulati and Ms. Soumya Gulati congratulated students for organizing a spellbinding show on the occasion of Independence The day’s celebration came to an end with the vote of thanks delivered by Prassiddhi Sachdeva, the School Ambassador.

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Scouts and Guides Camp

The secret of sound education is to let pupils learn themselves, instead of instructing them by driving knowledge into them on a stereotyped system. In sync with this, Three Days Scouts and Guides Camp was organised by Blue Bells Model School.

STAGE –O- RAMA Day 2

….celebrating theatre that is enriching, engaging ,experimental and classic.

From epic re-tellings to powerful everyday narratives, the plays on 10 August 2022 were essentially human stories, making us laugh and cry at the same time. Day-02 witnessed English plays ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ and ‘Macbeth’while Hindi plays depicting ‘Satyug’ and ‘Dwapar Yug’ left the audience spellbound. The eminent jury members, Mr. Mohan Kant Sharma, a celebrated and well-known film actor, Major Mohammad Ali Shah, a renowned TEDX Motivational Speaker and an actor, Ms Gouri , Artistic Director of a leading theatre company, Ms Shefali Chopra, a prominent TEDX Speaker and a Storyteller, Ms Neha Sarkar and Mr Pratham Sharma, Alumni of BBMS graced the occasion. The curtain raiser by Dishita invoked the curiosity of the audience resulting in immersed participation till the end of the event.

The desperate eyes, irregular heartbeats and anxious eyes awaited the result. In a glitzy ceremony, Reverend Dr Saroj Suman Gulati, Director Blue Bells Group of Schools ,Ms Soumya Gulati, Deputy Director Academic Development and Innovation ,Blue Bells Group of Schools with eminent jury members gave away the prizes. Mother Teresa House bagged the Best English Play Award while the Best Hindi Play Award was bagged Indira Gandhi House .The coveted Best Actor and Actress in English Play were Kartikey and Krisha & Vidushi Gaur while in Hindi Play were Yash Gupta and Riya Aggarwal .The best male debut in English Play and Hindi Play were Ayush Singh and Gursimar while the best female debut in English and Hindi Play were Mishty and Milli Kushwah . Best performance by an actor and actress in a supporting role in English Play went to Daksh Bhatia and Riddhi Sinha while in Hindi Play the award went to Aryaveer Bagga and Lochan. Best Directors for English and Hindi Play were Aryan Bachhal and Molli Sharma.

Ms Saroj Suman Gulati, Director Blue Bells Group of School addressed the students and expressed that through theatre students can witness a range of possible strategies being played out and can use critical thinking to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and apply them to their own lives. The adrenalin-fuelled two days jaunt was indeed a delightful and thrilling experience for all the students, management, jury and faculty members.

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STAGE –O- RAMA Day 1

“The power of art can break the shackles that bind and divide human beings”. Theatre provides a ‘cognitive playground’ in which students can experiment with different choices and vicariously experience the consequences of their own and others’ behaviours in a safe environment. To develop empathy from the experiences of others and explore diverse perspectives, the school organized an Inter-House Theatre Fest, Stage –O- Rama on August 9and 10, 2022. The two days Theatre Fest was conceived and curated by Ms. Soumya Gulati, Deputy Director Academic Development and Innovation, Blue Bells Group of Schools.

The event commenced with diya lighting, shlok recital and school song “ Blue Bells ki Shaan” committing to treading the way to freedom and truth, to doing our best and to making a difference in the world. Ms. Alka Singh, Principal of the school extended a hearty welcome to the august gathering with an underlying message that the theatre world provides an opportunity for independent thinking, cooperation, for a healthy release of emotion and to build social awareness. The stunning theatrical rendition of Priyanshu was a highly applauded curtain raiser for the mega event. He played the role of Lord Krishna from Mahabharata depicting the fact that no battle will ever take place if rage turns into compassion. No side will lose precious lives if warmongers stop taking humanity for granted and no family will never lose their loved ones if people resort to peace over war.

An intense and riveting performance -the set, back projections and mastery of the cast showed brilliant passion and dedication towards learning the art. Different houses on Day-01, August 09, 2022staged both Hindi and English plays exhibiting their intrinsic proficiency of theatrical skills. The students’ zeal in playing various roles in English plays ‘Othello’ and ‘Tempest’ and Hindi plays depicting ‘ Treta’ and ‘ Dwapar’ were noteworthy and spectacular. Students deftly played an important part starting from selecting and editing the scripts, directing the plays and making the videos by lending light and sound effects. The day ended with a lot of promises for the next day.

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METAMORPHOSIS - HEALTH & WELLNESS FIESTA

METAMORPHOSIS - HEALTH & WELLNESS FIESTA, AN INTER-SCHOOL MEGA LIFE SKILLS EVENT HOSTED BY BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL, SECTOR 4, GURUGRAM

“With a powerful community, I can do much more. I am happier. I learn and expand and, possibly, I can transform.”- Elana, Educator

We, at Blue Bells, believe that in order to provide wholesome education to children we must nurture in them the interconnected dimensions of wellness. With the strong vision of equipping the students with knowledge and awareness of their Health & well-being ton ensure a strong foundation for their life; a workshop as a part of our annual feature ‘Metamorphosis-Health & Wellness Fiesta, An Inter School Mega Life Skills Event’ was organized on the Topic: ‘Draw the line: Stand up to Bullying’ for students of Classes IX to XII on August 05, 2022. The invigorating and enriching workshop was conducted by Dr. Alka Saxena, Deputy Director (Health & Wellness), Blue Bells Group of Schools, who has been the guiding force behind the concept, planning, and concretization of the event into a beautiful reality.

Ms. Alka Singh , Principal , Blue Bells Model School, accorded a formal welcome to the august gathering. Armaan Malik and Arshiya , Peer Educators from Class X donned the cap of Master of Ceremony. The Workshop began with the auspicious lighting of the diya followed by a motivational song and dance. Ashutosh Raghav, Health & Wellness Ambassador of the school presented the Health & Wellness updates along with the indigenous initiatives of the Programme.

In the workshop, Dr. Alka laid stress on the adverse impacts of bullying on a child’s personal, social, emotional as well as interpersonal functioning. Her inspiring words reached out to the participating students with a rationale to equip them to deal with the challenges posed by bullying in or outside the school premises. The interactive session was attended by more than 100 students from the reputed institutions of Gurgaon. Through this Workshop, the objective of the Health and Wellness Team to support students to understand, identify types of Bullying along with learning different ways to deal with this menace.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, revered Director, BBGS, emphasized on the importance of Life Skills in holistic development of the personality and extended her felicitations to Dr. Alka and her team for conducting the session on such a sensitive topic effectively. Ma’am also congratulated the school team for organizing the event successfully.

Dr. Chhavi Thakur, Senior Science Faculty and Harshita Garg, Peer Mentor proposed the Vote of Thanks.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

CBSE has taken an initiative to sensitize teachers across the country on basics of Financial Literacy and use of Digital Tools that are relevant in the current scenario. In accord with the same, Blue Bells Model School, Sector 04 Gurugram conducted a workshop for the teachers on 28 July 2022 under the flagship of very revered and inspiring Ms Saroj Suman Gulati, Director Blue Bells Group of Schools. Around 150 teachers from reputed institutions of the district attended the workshop .

Ms Sunita Dalal , CBSE Resource person and Chartered Accountant by profession briefed about financial challenges in our day to day life. In this session focus was to create awareness about basic financial planning, how to avoid falling prey to phishing and cyber frauds etc. She gave the educators an insight into managing their finances effectively and investing in ways and instruments which will make their money grow. Terms like inflation, types of funds, return on investments were explained in detail.

The response to this workshop was very positive and the educators felt financially enlightened after this session.