REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION

Let us remember the golden heritage of our country and feel proud to be a part of an ever shining India

Blue Bells Model School, Sector-4, Gurugram celebrated 70th Republic Day to mark the iconic day of Indian history when India's constitution came into being declaring the country as an Independent Republic Nation. Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, Director Blue Bells Group of Schools graced the occasion by her benign presence. The day’s proceedings commenced with hoisting the pride of Nation -the National Flag by the Director. March past by different houses and NCC cadets lent a spectacular sight. The oath was taken by the Sports Captain-Tushar Gupta. Everyone took a pledge to uphold the honour, integrity, dignity and uniqueness of our nation. The entire school was resplendent in the shades of tricolor with the melodious group song ‘Kranti Ki Mashal….’ that was sung by the students. It was followed by inspiring Chat Show by the students of class XI on how being republic has helped in the growth of India. The captivating recital of the poems ‘Bharat Desh Mahaan’ by the students of class VIII and Tanay of class XI C enlivened the atmosphere. The Primary Wing students’ Zumba presentation aimed at honing their kinesthetic skills. Mass PT display by the students of classes VI &VII exhibited their self-discipline and ability to synchronize as a team.

Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati in her address motivated Blue Bellians to dedicate themselves to the Swachch Bharat Mission and become responsible citizens of the country by following the principles of democracy.  

The daylong event proved the students’ devotion and commitment towards their nation. The event culminated with the formal vote of thanks.

‘Dum-E-Rukhsat’

Every great dream begins with a dreamer and you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion  to reach for the stars to change the world

“I cannot say goodbye to those whom I have grown to love, for the memories we have made, will last a lifetime, and will never know a goodbye.” It’s a tough moment when one has drawn the curtain on one’s school life and forge ahead in pursuit of  higher education. To make this moment more memorable, the students of class XI, filled with exuberance and zeal gathered to bid farewell to the outgoing class XII students on January 23, 2019. The fiesta was devoted to the years spent together with friends and teachers and to reminisce joyous moments. The valedictory event began with the lightning of ceremonial lamp swathed with the chanting of Shloka. The students of Class XI put forth a mix of scintillating dance performances, entertaining theatre, melodious songs and pulsating music that festooned the whole ambience and aptly set the momentum for other performances of the evening. An array of interesting and tricky games was designed for the out-going students to pep up the environment. Students also competed in Fashion Show that charmed the audience. Titles were conferred to class XII students. Neha Sarkar was crowned as Miss Blue Bells and Bharat Tanwar as Mr. Blue Bells. The investiture ceremony was organised to delegate the duties and responsibilities to newly appointed council members. The old council members congratulated the new Council members and honoured them with badges. Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, Director-Blue Bells Group of Schools wished the students a bright future ahead and appreciated the efforts of organizing team to make the event a success.      

New Year Activity

“The countdown has begun and it’s time to welcome the new year with good cheer and happiness.”

In order to, evolve a different style for greeting and conveying heart-warming greetings some activities were designed for the students of Middle Wing. The students of Classes 6 – 8 spent some time creating impressive craft work. The students of class 6 and 7 decorated balls and bottles while the students of class 8 made greetings to convey their New Year wishes.

Christmas Celebration

 Christmas waves a magic wand over the world and makes everything more beautiful. The spirit of festivity was strengthened by Christmas Tree Making and Card Making Activity in the Primary Wing on 21^st December 2018. Students used beautiful coloured balls, bells, ribbons, stars, balloons, glitters etc. to decorate Christmas trees. The same was followed by a special assembly wherein students sang carols and danced on the tune of ‘Jingle Bells Jingle Bells…’. Some students were dressed up as Santa while others wore Santa caps to give the function a festive look. They wished each other Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

Ganit Week

‘Mathematics is the music of reason’.

Mathematics as an expression of the human mind reflects the active will, the contemplative reason, and the desire for aesthetic perfection. Its basic elements are logic and intuition, analysis and construction, generality and individuality. If mathematics is to be understood widely, one needs to emphasize its elegance and its applications. To enjoy and know more about Maths, the school organized Ganit Week for the students of classes III to VIII on 20^th December 2018. The event commenced with the rendition of Shlokas followed by the welcome speech. An informative talk on the famous mathematician, S. Ramanujan and ‘Maths in Daily Life’ was presented by Vansh Tyagi and Vaibhav Semwal of class VIII. A series of activities were carried out to encourage students and generate their interest in Maths by enhancing their logical reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.  Students also participated in a Quiz hosted by Mr. Rahul Goel, Assistant Manager and Academic Trainer  from NIIT, Gurugram. Team Beta comprising of Vaibhav, Akshat and Bhoovi was the winning team from Middle Wing and Team Alpha with Arsh Jain, Riddhi Jain and Rishika Singh as contestants was the winner team from Primary Wing.  An array of interesting games on Odd-Even Numbers, Number Antakshari and Match Stick Puzzle was designed for classes VI to VIII. The students of Primary Wing took keen interest in Hop Scotch, 100m Obstacle Race and Relay Race. ‘WOW Cards’ as appreciation were given to the Maths teachers. The student winners were felicitated with certificates and medals. The Activity Coordinator proposed vote of thanks and congratulated students and teachers for their sincere endeavours.

‘La Musique d’ ambiance-a melody of moods

Live in complete harmony with nature,  experience the grace of God  in the splendour of the universe.  Be blessed by God’s reassuring love  and the serene music of your soul   will guide you towards peace and prosperity.

?Human life is a rich fabric which gains colour and emotions within the series of situations that shape it. “Rasas are the essence of our emotions that permeate through our mind and soul. Projecting this symphony of moods, Blue Bells Model School celebrated ‘La Musique d’ ambiance-a melody of moods’ the Annual Day cum Prize Distribution Ceremony on December 15, 2018.  The occasion was graced by the benign presence of Shri Yashpal (HCS), Commissioner Municipal Corporation, Gurugram as the honourable Chief Guest. Shri Mahesh Chandra, Chairman, Blue Bells Group of Schools, Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, Director, Blue Bells Group of Schools, Mr. Ashish Gulati, Vice Chairman, Blue Bells Group of Schools, Mrs. Saumya Gulati, Deputy Director, Academic Development and Innovation, Blue Bells Group of Schools were amongst the coterie of other distinguished guests.  The grand event commenced on a ceremonial note with Jyoti Prajvalan by the Chief Guest followed by formal welcome by Ms. Chandan Dhawan, the Principal of the school.

The students invoked the divine blessings through ‘Sanidhya Sharanam-Ek Vandana’.  ‘Steering towards the Zenith’ the Annual Report for the session 2017-18 was presented by Neha Sarkar, The Head Girl and Jaskaran Singh, the Head Boy of the school. The scholastic gems of the school exhibiting exemplary performance in the Board Examination were honoured by the Chief Guest for their meritorious achievement. Shri Yashpal Ji, the honoured Chief Guest for the day felicitated the proud achievers and appreciated their diligence and academic excellence. He also appreciated the school for instilling positive values and traditions in the students. He praised the school for the thought provoking theme, as life is a concordia of music and moods, so we need to amalgamate them for perfect living.  

The gala presentation ‘La Musique d’ ambiance’ depicting the melody of moods – Navras provided an astounding visual treat and enthralled the audience.  The navrasas, showcased in all their grandeur, presented the beauty of the unique human life in all its moods, swaying from one rasa to the other. From shringaar to Hasya, from Adbhuta to Vira, bringing in the Shanti and balancing it with Raudra, the Bhayanaka, the Vibhatsa and the Karuna Rasa all gracefully blended together to fabricate la vie- the life. 

Theme based dances drew an unceasing applause and captivated the guests. The props and costumes added colour to the festive occasion with the synchronized dance movement at the foot tapping music.?  

The dance drama on Nav-rasas witnessed the glitz and glamour.  The programme was an amalgamation of various hues. Emotions pertaining to Love, Joy, Wonder, Courage, Peace, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust came alive on the stage with the students displaying style and resplendence.  A glittering bonanza of theatrical play, musical performances, orchestra and dance presentations highlighted how we ourselves are responsible for the emotional turmoil in our lives and how to regulate our emotions.  

Vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Anshu Malika Kumar, the Middle Wing Incharge. 

The program culminated with the tribute to the nation through National Anthem. 

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CAREER CONFLUENCE

Career is an individual’s metamorphical journey through learning, work and other aspects of life. With an aim to accomplish the objective of career development and one’s inclination towards the specified intrusion into the global world, Blue Bells Model School, Sec.4, Gurugram organized a two days ‘Career Confluence’ on 30^th November and 1^st December 2018 under the guidance of   Dr. Alka Saxena, Deputy Director Health and Wellness, Blue Bells Group of Schools. The Confluence was a platform which provided an opportunity to listen to learned stalwarts in the field of career counselling. . The purpose  was to apprise the students of classes IX - XII and their parents, about the wide spectrum of career choices, the students can opt for achieving their goals. The Director of Unique Psychological Services, Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, a presidential Double Gold Medalist and a Child and Clinical Psychologist, was the resource person.

She acquainted the students with a myriad of emerging careers in science, commerce and humanities.She also updated the students about the plethora of courses and institutions available. She also spoke about the off-beat and unconventional careers that students could explore.

The workshop   organized   for  the parents of students from classes 9th to 12^th on 1^st December,’18 was an edifying session for them. She presented an informative session on stream selection, effective career planning and career options. She spoke on common myths regarding career and elaborately discussed on untrodden   careers   in vivid fields which can prove to be rewarding in the future. The necessity of formulating a career plan and honing the required life skills and study skills were emphasized along with due consideration given to aptitude, interest, passion and personality type. The interactive session helped clarify several concerns regarding careers as well as reiterated the requirement for parental support in making the right choice. The session was awakening and informative, where students’ and parents’ queries were answered satisfactorily. The parents and students were also informed about the career counselling committee headed by Ms. Chhavi Thakur. The   Confluence certainly achieved its objective with an overwhelming participation of students as well as parents.

NCC Day Celebration

NCC cadets celebrated NCC Day.  Col. Vikram Bhan Commanding Officer of 5 Haryana Battalion NCC, Gurugram graced the occasion as esteemed guest. An inspiring PPT on NCC was prepared and presented by our cadets. The cadets prepared posters on themes like ‘Say No to Plastic’ & ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’. Khanak recited mesmerizing poems. Col. Vikram Bhan interacted and motivated cadets to join Armed Forces. The programme ended with NCC song. Col. Vikram Bhan Commanding Officer appreciated the efforts of all the cadets and sensitized them towards keeping the National Flag high.  

‘Organ Donation Walkathon 2018’

‘There is no bigger gift than the gift of life. Take the pledge to be an organ donor.’

With this objective, NDTV and FORTIS healthcare organized ‘More To Give Walkathon 2018’ on November 25 to commemorate National Organ Donation Day that garnered huge support across India. The event was organized to raise awareness about the cause of organ donation in India and get more people to take the pledge to become organ donors. The event was graced with the participation of the eminent personality Mr. Rajkumar Rao, a Blue Bells alumnus, as chief guest.

A clique of students from Blue Bells Model School Sector 4 joined the Walk for Life which was not just a walkathon, but a revolution showing support and solidarity towards the noble cause. The idea was to voice the opinion and promote donation for the welfare of the society and mankind as a whole.

Visit to Golden Jubilee Nature Camp

'Visit to Nature establishes the harmony between man and the universe.'

The trip to Golden Jubilee Nature Camp, Bhondsi, organized for the Primary Wing students was a successful attempt in sensitizing them towards nature and to re-create their accord with the cosmos. The scintillating beauty of the camp, the melodious sound of the chirping birds, the attractive animal statues, the fragrant flowers and relaxing natural tents left the students speechless. All were astonished by the sparkling lake side view and also enjoyed cycling and trekking while appreciating the scenic natural beauty. They were acquainted of different herbal plants, birds and trees. To further enhance their understanding, they were also shown a documentary highlighting nature and its importance. The students enjoyed amongst themselves, shared and relished the snacks and sumptuous meal, and had a great time together. The students filled up reflection sheets wherein they gave strokes to their experience as well as expressed the same in their own words. The nature was at its best and so were the students.

Overall, the trip was an opportunity for the students to know more about their surroundings and importance of nature. This Nature visit imparted a new vigour to their mind.