YOGA -THE FOREVER NORMAL Session IV

BLUE BELLS GROUP OF SCHOOLS HOSTED THE FOURTH SESSION OF YOGA -THE FOREVER NORMAL

Yoga means addition- addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul. It is the journey of the self, through the self , to the self. It  is a mirror to look at ourselves from within as it does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.

Keeping in mind the importance of growing spiritually and intellectually, Blue Bells Group Of Schools organizes Online Yoga Sessions for harmony , wellness, mental well being,  unity of mind and soul on the virtual platform. The Fourth Session of Yoga was hosted by Blue Bells Model School on August 8, 2020. The students ,parents and members of Blue Bells Family joined in enthusiastically taking further the vision of the institution for holistic well being . It was an enriching experience that was embedded with different Yogic Asanas and Pranayama followed by Question and Answer Round.

World Nature Conservation Day

‘Let’s nurture the nature so that we can have a better future’

World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on July 28 across the world in order to raise awareness about protecting nature and conserving our natural resources. A special virtual assembly was organized by the students of class V B to celebrate this Day.

The assembly started with the regular features of the assembly followed by a speech wherein the importance and purpose of nature conservation was highlighted. Role play on five elements of earth was performed which showcased the importance of conservation of air, water, soil, trees and animals. The role play enabled the students to develop deeper awareness and understanding about natural resources. Thereafter a stunning dance performance followed by a special song on Earth was sung to save and care for our planet earth.

The assembly was concluded with melodious School Song.

YOGA -THE FOREVER NORMAL : Session III

YOGA -THE FOREVER NORMAL : COMMITTED EFFORT FOR HOLISTIC WELLBEING  BY    BLUE BELLS GROUP OF SCHOOLS

“Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life. It adds years to your life and life to your years”

In sync  with the same objective , to bring calmness over the souls  and promote holistic wellness , Blue Bells Model School ,Sector – 4, Gurugram hosted  YOGA – The Forever Normal (Session 3)  on July 25, 2020  for parents, teachers, faculty  and students  of Blue Bells Group of Schools . It was a  refreshing and relaxing morning session  organized under the Mentor-Mentee initiative took by the institution where the juniors were effectively guided by their seniors. This session was mentored by Nirbhay Arora (Humanities Wizard, BBMS).

Starting from the pious Gayatri Mantra, Yoga Asanas to expert advices and interesting questions to ponder upon. This early morning Yoga session was truly a success and turned out to be a soul-soothing and surely miraculous !!

FELICITATING THE ACHIEVERS

FELICITATING THE ACHIEVERS: RENDEZVOUS WITH THE SCHOOL TOPPERS IN BOARD EXAMINATION

“ Success is counted the sweetest by those who have a vision to succeed…”

Keeping alive the tradition of excellence and awarding the academic achievers, Blue Bells Model School organized a rendezvous with the toppers in Board Examination on Saturday, July 25, 2020  on the virtual platform. It was an endeavour to acknowledge and award students for their continuing saga of glorious achievements in the Board  Examinations for the Academic Year Session 2019-20.

The stupendous result of the school is a proud testimony to the progressive learning ambience which helps the learners to acquire deep knowledge. The emphasis is also laid on honing skills like reasoning, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem solving to name a few. The scholastic achievers  attributed their success to the rigorous recapitulation sessions coupled with Mock Tests  for concept enrichment. They further added that the individual attention and hand holding they received in school helped them scale great heights. They gave the credit of their success to their school, teachers and parents. They also gave tips for studying, goal setting and time management to the juniors.

The proud parents who joined the session were overwhelmed and appreciated the efforts of the school in grooming and nurturing their buds into Wholesome Wholes. They openly shared their hearty happiness with all. It was a proud moment for the teachers to witness all their hard work reaching rich dividends.

While lauding the school team for the commendable effort, Ms. Alka Singh, Principal said that such laurels by our students reiterate our faith in the vision and mission of the school which believes in “Connecting to Learn and Collaborating to Achieve” in its pursuance to provide an ‘Education that inspires Confidence’.  

ONLINE INTER-HOUSE DEBATE COMPETITION

HONING ORATORIAL SKILLS IN YOUNG LEARNERS:  ONLINE INTER-HOUSE DEBATE COMPETITION AT BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL

“Effective Communication is a powerful tool and key to success….”

We at Blue Bells are committed to create and foster an environment of excellence in learning. We have in place a well-regulated system aiming at nurturing the core competencies- Communication Skills, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Collaboration. In furtherance of this vision,  the school organized an Inter House Debate Competition for the students of Classes VI to VIII on July 23, 2020 on  virtual platform . The topic chosen for the Debate was –‘Social Media is a New Age God.’

The students researched well for the Debate and expressed themselves explicitly. They shared their biggest learnings  from this lockdown due to Coronavirus. The interjectors asked thought provoking questions which foxed the debaters for a while. The judges found it a difficult task to adjudge the Winners. The performance of all the participants was heartily lauded by all .

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Alka Singh , Principal of the school appreciated the effort of the English Department and acknowledged the efforts of the debaters and interjectors for making the competition so enriching .

The Result of the Competition was :

ORIENTATION TO GAMING

ORIENTATION TO GAMING : INVIGORATING AND INFORMATIVE SESSION AT BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL, SECTOR 4, GURUGRAM

‘Technology is a great enabler which creates magic...’

Education today is undergoing a metamorphosis which has laid emphasis on getting children to interact and engage with intelligent machines and systems. This paradigm shift will empower in transforming young lives with the right amalgamation of technology and challenges. In pursuance of the same vision , under the inspirational leadership of Ms. Anshuka Aneja, , Deputy Director -IT, BBGS, the school organized an Orientation to Gaming Session for the students of Classes VI to XII  on July 18, 2020 on a virtual medium. The motive was to provide a platform to Gen Y to learn the art of Online Gaming  and also  stimulate their thinking skills , The informative  and invigorating session was attended by the students and teachers of Blue Bells Public School and Blue Bells Model School.

 Learning Links Foundation, an organization in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & Dell Technologies conducted the module and briefed the students about learning through game-based education & develop skills ranging from Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving by leveraging the power of technology. The session covered the walkthrough of the Gaming Platform, navigating through the courses, its alignment with UNSDGs and introduction to game engines to design and develop games. To garner the interest of the students, an Online Demo was given to create a game using various inbuilt tools. The session concluded with an interactive question and answer round taken up by the Resource Person.

FIRST SKILL SHARE PROGRAM

FIRST SKILLSHARE PROGRAM ON THE TOPIC - ENRICHING BLENDED LEARNING PRACTICES IN ONLINE TEACHING

·         Create Project Space

·         Virtual to real Kitchen Labs

·         Building competencies through PISA

·         Closure ideas

YOGA : THE FOREVER NORMAL -SESSION II

Rhythm of the body,  melody of the mind, and  harmony of  soul creates  symphony of life.” Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees it. It  is a spiritual and ascetic discipline, including breath control, meditation, and the adoption of bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health, happiness, harmony and relaxation. In sync with the vision of holistic well-being of all, Blue Bells Group of Schools proudly organized Session II of its series of Yoga Sessions on a virtual platform on July 11, 2020.

The  Yogis  of Blue Bells Family performed Sukham-Vyayam, asanas; like Surya-Namsakaar, Sukhasana, Vajarasna, Tadasana, Simhasana, Dhanurasna, Vrikshasna, Chakarasana, Shavasna etc. The Pranayamas performed were; Bhramari Pranayama, Meditation like OM chanting with Gyan Mudra and Relaxation.  It was an enriching experience for all.

WORLD POPULATION DAY

 WORLD POPULATION DAY CELEBRATED IN A CREATIVE MANNER BY BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL , SECTOR 4, GURUGRAM 

“Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.”

We at Blue Bells believe in providing an environment of creativity and innovation to our students where their inherent potential is honed. In sync with the same vision and to make the learning of the concept more interesting and absorbing, the students were asked to click a photograph showcasing the importance of  –‘Gender Equity’ in the progress of the economy as a part of World Population Day Celebration on July 11, 2020 . The students were enthralled by the idea and participated vehemently . It was a tough call for the judges to select the best entries which brought alive the theme .

The well thought and conceived  photographs gave a definite meaning to the celebration  and all the chosen photographs were uploaded on the school website and FB Page .

Kudos to the young  creative genius who with their lens  created a master stroke!

Emotional Intelligence – An Important Virtual Webinar

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

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

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

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