TRANSITION SESSION FOR CLASS VI

The Health & Wellness Programme of the school aims to provide accurate and age appropriate information. In sync with the same objective, the Health & Wellness Resource Center organized a “Transition Session” for the Students of Class VI who stepped into the Middle Wing on April 2, 2019, under the inspiring guidance of Dr. Alka Saxena, Deputy Director (Health & Wellness), Blue Bells Group of Schools.

The aim of the session was to prepare the students for the transition from Class V to VI. Dr. Saxena addressed many feelings of the students which they had related to moving to a new wing and shared ways in which they can adapt effectively to the change which is pertinent to growth. The students shared their feelings, doubts, fears as well as their excitement of becoming part of the Middle Wing. Ma’am motivated the students to move forward with a belief in their heart and welcome all the new opportunities that come their way. She apprised them of the challenges they are likely to face and the ways to deal with them effectively. Dr. Alka assured them that transition is an essential part of development. Students’ concerns were well addressed and answered.

Ms. Sapna Sinha, the Life Skills facilitator introduced the students to the Health & Wellness Programme followed in the middle wing, the Life Skills Education classes, as well as various activities in which the students can participate. The Health & Wellness facilitators and counselors introduced themselves.

Ms. Sanjana Arora from the Examination Department, gave a brief about the changes and addition of subjects, activities, and the Evaluation and Assessment Scheme as per CBSE directives.

The Primary Wing Incharge, Ms. Meenakshi Malhotra encouraged the students to step ahead and congratulated them for their performance in class V. The Middle Wing Incharge, Ms. Anshu Malika Kumar warmly welcomed them and introduced them to the subject teachers of Class VI. The school team assured the students that they would not only get the support of their new teachers but also their previous teachers in this phase of transition.

It was a very enriching session which helped the students understand and adapt the changes with ease.

Green Day Assembly

 “Nature has painted for us, pictures of infinite beauty. To preserve it with ceaseless efforts is our duty.” 

The Earth and its ecosystems are our home. In order to achieve a just balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations, it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Sh. B.D Gulati ji, Honourable Founder Chairman of Blue Bells Group of Schools, April 21 is declared as the Green Day in the school. To spread awareness about conservation of Environment on this special day Class V A presented an assembly “Clean & Green is Our Perfect Dream” on April 22, 2019 for the students of the Primary Wing.

The assembly started with a special rendition by the school choir. The song conveyed nuances about the little things we can do in order to take care of our Earth like recycling waste material. It also highlighted the importance of conserving resources for the future generations. Students of class V A presented a skit “Cleaner. Brighter. Greener”. It aimed at motivating all to keep the planet beautiful. The skit illustrated how we humans are mercilessly depleting the Earth’s resources and its’ our responsibility now to conserve the environment.

Plethora of activities were conducted to mark the occasion.  In order to sensitize students about disposal of E –waste, Science Activity “Drive to collect E-waste” was conducted for class V. Students bought old CDs, used batteries from home and put them in a bin provided for the collection. This E-waste will be given to an authorised scrap dealer for reuse. English Activity - Write a Commitment was conducted for Class IV. It was a group activity where students wrote their pledge to save environment on cut-outs of leaves. Art Activity - Dream Green was also conducted for Class III where students used Leaf Printing and painted flowers. These activities motivated the students to become the brand ambassadors of the green revolution.

A TRIBUTE TO THE VISIONARY: GREEN WEEK CELEBRATION AT BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL, SECTOR 4 , GURUGRAM

“Nature has painted for us, pictures of infinite beauty. To preserve it with ceaseless efforts is our duty.” 

Conservation is a state of harmony between men and nature and plays a pivotal role in the development of the human race. By encouraging conservation, increasing investments in clean and renewable sources of energy,  we can build a more secure future for our country. The school commemorated the Birth Anniversary of Founder Chairperson Shri. B. D. Gulati ji by celebrating GREEN WEEK from April 22 to April 25, 2019 . It was an earnest effort to sensitize the students on the necessity to protect Mother Nature and Water as ‘ Blue Is The New Green’ is the new mantra to save the elixir of life .  An endeavour in sync with Sir’s  vision, idealism and philosophical perspective . It is his   philosophy of selfless service to the society which we , at Blue Bells deeply cherish , and revere it as the vision and mission of the school.

A special morning assembly  organized by the  Primary Wing , Middle Wing and Senior Wing on April 22, April 23 and April 25, 2019 respectively showcased the commitment of the Blue Bellians on the dire need of conservation of resources for the future generation. It was also to enlighten all with the problems being faced by Mother Earth due to acute shortage of water  and alternative ways were suggested to stop the slow and steady degradation of the nectar . Plethora of activities  were organized  to mark the occasion  like Dream Green Art Project , Writing Slogans , E-Waste Management , Inter Class Poster Making Competition and Plantation Drive. The students enthusiastically participated in all the activities and assayed their commitment of heralding a new era of conservation of this elixir  for a safe and secured future.

An Awareness Campaign, WALKATHON -  “A Green Walk” coupled with a Signature Campaign was also organized by the students of Classes IX to XII  in the vicinity of the school , in Sector-4 to sensitize the residents about the importance of saving WATER  along with the ideas of Cleanliness and Go Green.

Ms. Alka Singh ,  Principal  lauded the efforts of the students and faculty members to carry forward the rich legacy, values and ideals established by the   Founder Chairperson Sir  who himself was a great environmentalist. It was indeed an invigorating and reviving experience for one and all.

World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on  April 18 to raise awareness about preserving human heritage, diversity and vulnerability of the world’s famous monuments and heritage sites. To en kindle and induce love for our country’s heritage and to sensitize the students about understanding the importance of monuments of our country , Visual Art activities were conducted for the students of Primary Wing on April 18, 2019. The students were given examples from our national heritage monuments/sites which make us feel proud of our rich cultural heritage. Students of class IV made Monuments using different art work and displayed the same on a Display Board. Sculpt-A Monument Activity was conducted for Class V. Students sculpted the monuments using mud-clay and exhibited their Sculptures in the Primary Wing of the school.

Class Assembly -VIII

'Every day is a gift from above, a reminder that we all are here for a reason.'

The students of Class VIII D conducted their assembly on the occasion of Baisakhi and Ambedkar Jayanti. The assembly began with the words of B R Ambedkar, "If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help!" The speech on the Baisakhi Festival threw light on reasons why Baisakhi is celebrated all over the nation. A video was showcased featuring inspirational and motivational words of B R Ambedkar in order to guide the audience towards the attainment of leadership qualities in them. Nukad Natak and a workshop conducted by Cyber Congress on ‘Cyber Awareness’ were eye-openers for the audience as these proved to be informative to a great extent. The students were made to understand the need to be aware about the nitty-gritties of cyber-crimes happening around them and knowingly or unknowingly they might fall in trap to them. The assembly came to an end with the stirring words of the Wing Incharge – Ms. Anshu M. Kumar emphasizing on the correct usage of internet.

B R Ambedkar Jayanti Celebration

To commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R Ambedkar "Scroll Making" activity was conducted for the students of classes III -V on April 15, 2019. Students designed their own scrolls using eco-friendly material . Class V students made a Preamble on the scroll, whereas the students of Classes IV & III wrote about "My Rights" and "My Duties ". The objective of the activity was to apprise the students about Dr. Ambedkar’s contribution towards framing the constitution of our country . The students saluted this great leader on his birth anniversary with their creativity.

CYBER SAFETY CAMPAIGN “BE CYBER SMART”

Internet has opened up a whole new world for everyone. Teaching children how to remain secure in a world full of connectivity and technology is the need of an hour.  To sensitize the students on the use of the technology wisely, the school has initiated a Cyber Safety Awareness Program under the guidance of   Ms Anshuka  Aneja , Deputy Director , IT (BBGS) .

A special assembly on Cyber Security and Safety Rules “Be Cyber Smart” was organized for the students of Primary Wing on April 15, 2019. Dramatics Club students presented a Street Play “Smart. Safe. Responsible” enlightening the children about the Do’s & Don’ts while using Cyber space like various social networking sites and social applications. Peer Educators from the Middle Wing gave a presentation to create awareness about keeping personal information secure on the internet. The students were made aware about the following :-

·        Use internet wisely to gather information if required.

·        Visit websites for information under the supervision and guidance of Parents or Facilitators.

·        Share their ID details like usernames and passwords with their Parents in case they have an E-mail account.

·         Discuss their online activities with Parents about games, if they play any.

·         Follow internet rules. Understand the Age Criteria for Social Sites and avoid creating an account.

·         Use Security Filters.

·         Use proper privacy settings and do not share location and photographs with strangers online.

·          Understand netiquettes. Be careful, responsible and safe Tech users.

·         Use Encryption Softwares.

As a reflection of what students learnt from the presentations, a Poster Making & Jingle Making Activity was conducted for students of classes IV & V. Students used their creativity to compose jingles and made illustrations. A “Know My Cyber Space Awareness Questionnaire” was given to Class III to understand their internet usage and provide them tips to stay safe.

EMPOWERING THE NETIZENS WITH NETIQUETTES: CYBER AWARENESS WEEK

“Education is the human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rests the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.”

Internet has evolved into a force strong enough to reflect the greatest hopes and fears of those who use it. The Internet treats censorship as a malfunction and routes around it. Our alma mater aims at enriching the educational mindscape of each individual child and in catering to all round development of child’s personality.

Under the inspirational leadership of Madam Anshuka Aneja, Deputy Director-IT, BBGS, the school celebrated the Cyber Awareness Week from April 15 to April 18, 2019. Special Morning Assembly was organized by the Primary Wing, Middle Wing and Senior Wing on April 15, April 16 and April 18, 2019 respectively. The motive of the each assembly was to sensitize each and every member towards the right use of technology so that it becomes bliss for all. Along with all the regular assembly features blended with the theme effectively, the students presented a street play emphasizing on the need of Safe Internet Practices highlighting the problems faced by Gen Now in this technology driven era. Peer educators from the Middle Wing presented their research on Internet Usage - pro and cons via a PPT presentation along with Nukkad Natak. The students were made aware about the following:-

· Use internet wisely to gather information if required.

· Visit websites for information under the supervision and guidance of Parents or Facilitators.

· Share their ID details like usernames and passwords with their Parents in case they have an E-mail account.

· Discuss their online activities with Parents about games, if they play any.

· Follow internet rules. Understand the Age Criteria for Social Sites and avoid creating an account.

· Use Security Filters.

· Use proper privacy settings and do not share location and photographs with strangers online.

· Understand netiquettes. Be careful, responsible and safe Tech users.

· Use Encryption Software.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Ma’am appreciated the efforts of the entire team and shared her views on Internet and social networking sites and urged all the members to be vigilant and careful while using them.

CULTIVATING INNOVATIVE LEARNING : AN EXPRESSION  THROUGH PERFROMING ARTS

There are two gifts we should give to our children, one is roots and the other is wings. We at Blue Bells strongly believe in imbibing in our children a strong value system which empowers them to be resolute towards their goals and recognize their inherent potentials and the uniqueness within so that they dream big and can soar high in life with commitment and conviction.  In sync with this vision , the morning Assembly on April 11, 2019  by Class XII F was an exemplary depiction of the power of   performing arts in honing and shaping the personality of an individual .

All the assembly features were weaved magically on this theme and a picturesque image was created by the students wherein everyone was spellbound and mesmerized by the presentation showcasing the positive impact of dance and music in expressing our feelings and channelizing the energy into productive practices.

 The students gave an orchestrated performance where there was a perfect blend of song , powerful MIME act  ( self composed poem by  Depanshi , alumnus) and self composed poem by  Raunaq showcasing the different feelings one undergoes in different stages of life. On the Spot Painting encapsulating the theme of the assembly by Darpan Hans , Head Boy  added a divine touch and gave a perfect closure to the assembly along with the scintillating dance which left the audience gasping for more .

Baisakhi Celebration

“Plant the seed of determination in the dreams &imagination to grow the harvest of Invention – Be an innovator”.

Baisakhi – The Harvest Festival, marks the beginning of the solar year. People of North India, particularly Punjab thank God for good harvest. The school celebrated Baisakhi with a great zeal and fervour. Starting from the morning assembly with theme based activities, the day was full of joy and learning for the children.

A special assembly “Mera Punjab - Meri Shaan”was organised by Indira Gandhi House for the students of Primary Wing on April 10, 2019. Besides the regular features like Prayer, News and Thought of the day, the school choir presented a soulful rendition that carried the true essence of the celebration. Dressed in typical folk attire, students presented a foot tapping Bhangra dance. A talk on the importance of Baisakhi apprising their peers about the rich culture and heritage of the country was given by the students.

Bringing their inherent creative talent to the fore students made Dhol using eco-friendly material.

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