THOTS PROGRAMME AT BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL

Blue Bells Model  School has initiated the THOTS(The Higher Order Thinking Skills)programme  under  the Health & Wellness Programme spearheaded by Dr. Alka Saxena , Deputy Director ( Health & Wellness), BBGS. 

Under this unique endeavour ,  the students are provided with a structured approach for the development of thinking skills and processes. Under this interactive program designed by Mind Edutainment Pvt. Ltd each child of classes III to VIII is provided with innovative learning tools to hone their thinking skills. A class is conducted every week to develop various kinds of problem solving and thinking abilities in the children. These classes are conducted by THOTS Facilitators who have been trained to work on the development of thinking processes. A detailed, periodic assessment is conducted in order to draw an annual, child-specific Thinking Skills Developmental Record for each child.

HONOURING THE DIGNITY OF WORK : “AABHAR” - LABOUR DAY CELEBRATION

To commemorate the Labour Day and to appreciate and thank the selfless service of the support staff of the school, who work with utmost  dedication and ensure the hygiene and security of the school, Class V B conducted a special assembly on April 29,2019 for the students of Primary Wing. The event started with a soulful rendition by the school choir.  The students presented a Street Play on the importance of this day and expressed their gratitude to the support staff.

The students of classes III - V made “Thank You” greeting cards to appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of everyone who help them through the day. They presented these to the support staff who  felt exhilarated and motivated by this gesture of affection by the students.

INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY CELEBRATED WITH UTMOST ENTHUSIASM  AT BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL

“Dance is the loftiest of the movements and connects the soul to the Almighty bringing eternal delight ...”

The school celebrated International Day of Dance on April 30, 2019. The students showcased a beautiful blend of Classical and Western dance forms by presenting Kathak, Jazz & Contemporary, Funk Jazz , Theatrical Contemporary and gave a befitting close the presentation with the Signature Steps by the masters and performers on the foot tapping music amidst thunderous applaud and appreciation.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Alka Singh , Principal highlighted the importance of dance and its positive effects on children. It can help children grow physically, intellectually and emotionally. On the physical side , it helps children with their strength, flexibility and posture. On the intellectual side, it improves a child’s brain function not only through their thought process but through muscle memory.

The celebration brought alive the idea that dancing gives us the ability to communicate emotions frequently deeper than our own language. The endeavor was a tribute to millions of people across generations who have dedicated their lives to this craft of enchantment.

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Session on: Goal Setting

Setting goals leads to long term vision and motivation.

Health & Wellness team has always believed in guiding students to stride ahead, create new opportunities and set r realistic goals which helps students with developing a compelling future in a confident and realistic way.

The Health and Wellness resource team has designed interactive module on Goal Setting for class XII students under the able guidance of Dr. Alka Saxena, Deputy Director, Health & Wellness, Blue Bells Group of Schools. These modules are meant to empower students in utilizing their time to the optimum so that they can take academic responsibilities efficiently. This will further result in enhancing their knowledge along with following their passion.

School counsellors, Ms Renu Khare and Ms Shreya Kumar imparted methodologies to students on the  importance of Planning and Effective Time Management. Students were apprised about time wasters and how we can manage them affectively.

Facilitators further shared about how one can increase ones productivity by using simple tips like - planning a day in advance, consolidating similar tasks together, learning to say no when busy and so on. Long term and short term goals were also effectively illustrated and discussed with students at length.

In the session, the facilitators focused on importance of the goal setting, setting SMART (Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound), goals, and the importance of setting goals for oneself.

Lastly, some steps on setting goals were discussed in detail with the students. These steps included: identifying goal (as SMART goals), making action plan to achieve goals, identifying the problem along with looking for a solution and reflection where we give  time to reflect on the outcome of our goal.

Students participated actively in activity, discussions and posed their queries and confusions. The session was indeed very motivating and effective for increasing the productivity of students. They learnt that goal has to be realistic with a stretch, requiring effort and focus to achieve it.

HONING LEADERSHIP SKILLS: INVESTITURE CEREMONY AT BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL , SECTOR 4, GURUGRAM

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. —Warren Bennis.  

To inculcate the leadership qualities in students and to give them a feel of functioning of the administrative body, a school cabinet was chosen  and the Investiture Ceremony was held on April 25, 2019 . The Investiture ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the school consigns in the newly invested office bearers. Donning the mantle of accountability, they also pledge to bestow their duties to the best of their abilities.

The ceremony was held with  zeal and zest. The badges to the council members were given by Madam Chandan Dhawan and Ms. Alka Singh ,  Principal. The Principal passed the School Flag to    Mannat Arora, School Ambassador . Darpan Hans  and Yagika Beniwal  ,the Head Boy and Head Girl for the Academic Session 2019-20  gave the  House Flags to the Captains of all the four Houses . The Health & Wellness Ambassador is Akshita Raghav . The Students’ Council took the pledge to hold the school motto of Loyalty, Truth and Honour in high esteem.

Speaking on the occasion , the revered Principal Ma’am   congratulated  and apprised  the Council members that  with position comes responsibility towards themselves, their school and peers which further  helps  to achieve heights. The function closed  with the National Anthem.

Cooking Without Fire

Experiential learning brings together observation, creativity and active interactions. It allows children to see purpose and to enjoy their learning experience. To give hands- on experience to the students and develop the skill of non- flame dishes, a Home Science Club  activity ‘Cooking without fire’ was organized for classes IV & V on April 23, 2019. The aim of the activity was to provide a platform for students to showcase their talent in “Salad Making” . It was conducted with a view to create awareness about the nutritional value of food cooked without fire. The students prepared healthy salads using variety of fruits , sprouts , cucumbers etc using easy and quick recipes. They served the dishes in an artistic and aesthetic way. It was learning with fun and students participated enthusiastically.

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.