BCM TINKERING LAB: A HAVEN OF LEARNING

14 Feb., Teachers and students of BCM School Chandigarh Road tried their hands on a variety of equipment and devices in the school’s prestigious BCM Tinkering Lab. The lab offers an opportunity to the students to gain knowledge about robotics, electronics and electricals, aero spacing, mechanical and safety equipment.

Mrs. Vandana Sahi Principal BCM School Dugri along with one of her teachers was also present while they all learnt about the modus operandi of four levels of the lab namely – Pre thinkers, Tinker Club, Tinker Lab and Post tinker lab. The attendees were briefed about the objective of the levels and how to achieve these levels.

The Principal Mr. DP Guleria encouraged the students and teachers to utilize this platform given by the school to tinker their minds with novel innovative ideas. He said that the objective of establishing this lab is to foster curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young minds; and inculcate skills such as design mind-set, computational thinking, adaptive learning, physical computing etc. He motivated all that by confronting problems in the lab they can also solve real world problems faced in life.

BCM SCHOOL CHANDIGARH ROAD today organized a mega vaccination camp on the campus for protection against COVID-19, for the students in the age group of 15-18 years. 

The camp was organized in collaboration with the District Health Department, under which a 6 member team carried out the vaccination drive. Apart from the students, the parents of the students who had their second dose due also became the beneficiaries of this camp. Approximately 350 students from classes IX to XII got vaccinated along with a good number of parents and guardians.
 
Principal Mr. DP GULERIA expressed  his heartfelt gratitude to the team of District Health Department , Ludhiana and the parents and the guardians who as responsible citizens came forward to make this camp a great success.

The 73rd Republic Day celebrations were held in the school campus with great spirit and enthusiasm by following all the Covid 19 protocols. Principal D P Guleria and Dr. Prem Kumar, Manager BCM Schools unfurled the National Flag, while section coordinators and few members of support staff were present on the occasion. The day was celebrated virtually by engaging students in various activities and enlightening them about the Constitution of India and the rights & duties of its citizens. In addition to sharing knowledge on the significance of the day, A documentary was shared with the students highlighting the bravery of Unsung Heroes of our Nation. As a part of the celebration ‘Know India Quiz’ was also organized to generate awareness among the students from an early age. Students of class 1 to 3 were involved in Drawing and Coloring of Tri Color and National Symbols. Students of class 4 sang melodious patriotic songs during an inter section singing competition. An Inter section dance competition was organized for students of class 5. Participants tapped to the tunes of patriotic songs and thrilled the audience with their exhilarating performances. Republic Day is an important day for all Indians and celebrating it with pomp and fervour sensitizes students about the importance of this day and helps them to grow as aware and responsible citizens of the country. 

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's birthday or “Netaji Jayanti” is celebrated in the light of patriotism and a breeze of love for country on 23rd January.  To instill dedication, sincerity and fighting spirit in the students and to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation the day was celebrated virtually. Students of class I-V were enlightened about the life of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose through a PPT Show during online classes. Azad Hind Fauj song was also played which brought with it a saga of love for nation and feeling of Unity Students of class IV penned down the life history of Netaji in an Inter section Bio sketch writing competition and students of class V made portraits of this great leader expressing the valor of the brave soldier and torch bearer of India. 

Festivals help to spread good cheer and are welcomed by one and all. Lohri which is the first festival of the year and celebrated on 13th January, bids adieu to the winters and welcomes the spring season with a lot of cheer. The festive mood was upbeat and the students of primary Wing immersed in the festive spirit with virtual Lohri celebrations. They were made aware of the significance of the festival. Interesting facts revealing the scientific, mythological and regional outlook of the festival were explained to students. Thereafter students of class 1 and 2 sang the lohri folk songs during the online classes. Students of class 3 to 5 participated in funfilled activity in which they prepared tri colour kites. An inter section Bhangra and Giddha competition was organized for the students of class 5. The children danced to foot tapping Punjabi Music to the fullest.  On this pious occasion Principal alongwith some staff members and support staff gathered in the school play field where a bonfire was lit.  Everyone came forward to take the blessings of the holy bonfire and prayed for the well-being of all. The melodies of the lohri song “Sunder Mundariye” filled the air of the campus with festivity. Folk songs were played to make the mood and soon everybody joined in the energetic rhythm! Overall, it was a fun filled day for everyone.

Students from class III to X participated In Ramanujan Fest conducted by DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana and brought laurels to school by bagging positions in different events.

Bhuvika Jain of class III got third prize in Story telling event on the theme " Maths in Daily life".
Archit Sharma of class IX and Sukhmani Guleria of class X got second prize in PPT making Competition.
Congratulations to the winners and the concerned teachers.

A weeklong celebration of GANIT (Growing aptitude in numerical innovations and training) week culminated in BCM School, Chandigarh Road on December 21, 2021. A series of hands on activities was organized for the students of classes I to VIII during this week. The concluding day began with a heartfelt tribute to the great Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. Students were informed about the life history of Dr. Ramanujan through a Speech and PPT. An interactive session on Vedic Math was organized for the students of class VI to VIII. Students participated in a plethora of activities like Multiplication Flower, Fun with Calendar and Clock on paper plate, Drawing of angles using matchsticks, Rubric Cube etc. Students of class IV penned down life history of Dr. Ramanujan also. An Inter House Math Quiz was also conducted in which Beas House emerged as a winner.   The whole event was highly productive and helped students develop interest, analytical abilities, concentration & co-ordination in challenging situations.

 Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. It is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. December 9 is designated as International Anti-Corruption Day by United Nations. To raise awareness about this evil among the students, a “Comic Strip Making Competition” on the theme “Your Right –Your Role: Say no to Corruption”- and a “Hasya Kavita Gayan activity on the theme “Bhrashtachaar ka Badhta Prakop” was organized in classes V and IV respectively.  Students of class V depicted prevailing issue of corruption in every walk of society through their humorous but thought provoking Comic Strips. Geet Kaur of V G and Niyati of V D bagged 1^st position. Kanwalnoor of V G and Shivam of V F stood 2^nd and Kanika of V A stood 3^rd.  Students of class IV recited entertaining poems raising  issue of corruption.

As a part of Swadesh Manthan Project started by our school, an Inter Class Display Board decoration competition was organised in the Primary Wing. All the sections decorated their boards as per the state allotted to them. The class display boards were adorned with the vibrant hues of different states of our country. Through this activity students learnt about the culture, food, geographic and climatic conditions of different states.

As per "Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat" an initiative taken by CBSE, every State and UT in the country has been paired with another State and UT. Punjab is paired with Andhra Pradesh.  To make students aware about the official language of Andhra Pradesh, Social Studies teachers helped the students to learn alphabets of Telugu language.  Later on they were made to speak and learn those alphabets in the language of paired state.

Ministry of Defence in collaboration with CBSE initiated Veer Gatha Project in order to disseminate the details of acts of bravery and the life stories of these brave hearts among the students. Students made posters of brave soldiers of Indian Armed Forces. The best Poster made by  Manmeet kaur of VIII C was uploaded on mygov.in portal for the main round.

As a part of Book Week Activities, Semi-final round of an Inter House Story Telling competition was conducted. Semi Final round was organized by the House mentors and one best student was selected for the final round which was conducted on Nov 24, 2021. Students participated with full zeal and fervor. Best story narrators were declared as the winners . Beas house emerged as overall winner house.

Jesus Sacred Heart Convent School organised GS Memorial annual Kids festival. Students of middle wing participated in various events and brought laurels also. Gitanshi Grover and Manya Kwatra participated in Barrel of Laugh. They bagged 2nd runnerup. Vanshika, Jassmeet, Labdhi, Harseerat, Nandini and Sneha of VII B participated in Role Play on Healing Earth. They also bagged 2nd runner up. Overall, our school bagged first runner up position.

BCM School is always ready to make the society aware about their rights and duties. Elections are around the corner.  Keeping this in mind, an awareness rally was conducted by the students of class VIII  in Sec 32 A.  students actively participated in the rally by raising slogans on the rights and importance of casting individuals vote for selecting their representatives

Students from classes I-IX participated in G.S. Memorial 2021-An Inter School Kids Festival, an annual extravaganza, conducted online by Jesus Sacred Heart School, South City on Nov 20th – Nov 23rd, 2021.  BCMites managed to bring laurels to school by winning different positions in various events.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India organised Eat right creativity challenge in December 2020. Mokshita Of class VII-I participated in poster making competition. She received her certificate of appreciation and a gift for her creative presentation.

Books are the gateway between the past and present or future. To celebrate the joy of reading books, a plethora of activities were organized for BCMites during a week-long celebration commencing from November 20 to November 24,2021 for students of classes I to V. Students had a joy of reading books of their interest available in their homes or in the school during zero period in- “DEAR” activity. They also prepared Bookmarks and Book Covers during zero period. On the concluding day, students were asked to pen down book review of any book of their interest. Students participated enthusiastically in all the reading week activities and they were motivated to make reading a habitual routine of their life.

To celebrate the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji a ‘Shabad Gayan Competition’ and Sakhi Narration Comp. was conducted for classes IV and V.  Teachers also shared teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Devji in their respective classes. For ‘Shabad Gyan and Sakhi Narration Competition’ a semi final round was conducted by the class incharges. One student from each section of IV and V was selected for the final round.  Students participated in both the activities enthusiastically. 

The Wild Wisdom Global Challenge is an attempt to provide a unique opportunity for students to delve deeper into amazing wildlife, gain knowledge and take pride in its natural diversity. Team of two students comprising Rupashi of VII E and Mohit of IX D participated in it. Our school ranked 4th in the Quiz. They have cleared the National Level Round and now eligible for International Level round which will held on December 2, 2021

BCM School Chandigarh Road Ludhiana organised Shabad Gyan competition on the occasion of 552nd Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Total 26 students from classes VI to VIII were selected for the final round which was conducted in the school activity hall. The competition started after acquainting the audience with the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. All participants rendered shabads based on ragas as set in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Peace, devotion and serenity filled the environment during the Shabad- Gayan. Result for the same is as follows:

Class VI :

Name                        Position

Balkirat Singh          First

Nishant & Bhakti     Second

Jasmine kaur            Third

Class VII :

Parneet Singh          First

Pratham                   Second

Harshit                     Third

Class  VIII:

Jasdeep kaur            First

Brijith                         Second

Kashish                      Third

As part of the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), CBSE announces the second Expression Series for the session 2021-22. Students made posters on the theme ‘People who gave us the 75th year of India’s Independence’.  Later on entry of Udhriti Kundu of Class VII-J was selected and sent to CBSE for the next round of Competition. She also got the participation certificate for the same.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti organised  ‘Ganga Utsav’ with an aim to establish a strong public–river connect specially with Ganga and its ecology. Keeping this in mind, A slogan writing Activity was conducted. Students wrote slogans to sensitize the need of clean rivers. A report for the same was sent to CBSE.

It’s festival of lights today.

It’s again the day of Diwali

It’s time to dress up folks

It’s time to adorn the thali

To create the festive ambience in school premises, a plethora of activities was organized for the students of classes I to V. The activities were organized as under.

Class I – II : - Recitation of Chopayeeans from Ramanya

Class III: - Toran Making

Class IV – V Rangoli Making of A4 size sheets

Children participated in all the activities enthusiastically. Vibrant colours of Rangoli emerged as expression of joy and happiness. Students also took the pledge to celebrate Diwali with candles, sweets and non-polluting green crackers.

Vigilance Awareness Week is celebrated every year to encourage the fight against corruption. As per the guidelines of CBSE, A pledge was administered and students were also made aware about the ill effects of corruption in our society in the morning assembly so that ethical values are ingrained permanently in the minds of the younger generation.

On the occassion of Rashtriya Ekta Divas (31st October, 2015), Hon’ble Prime Minister of India presented the idea of a sustained and structured cultural connect between people of different regions. Towards achieving this, every State and UT in the country has been paired with another State and UT. Punjab is paired with Andhra Pradesh and As per CBSE circular no. 83, Weave a Way activity was conducted in class VI. Social Studies teachers help the students to learn Telugu language. Students wrote basic sentences in Punjabi and telugu. Later on they were made to speak and learn those sentences in the language of paired state.

As a part of Swadesh Manthan Project started by our school, A display board decoration was organised in the middle wing. All the sections decorated their boards as per the state allotted. The classes whose boards stood out from the rest and made best boards are Vi G, VII F, VII I and VIII F.

World Food Day is celebrated every year in order to raise awareness about hunger, malnutrition, sustainability and food production. Students of middle wing presented one act play on the topic malnutrition and caring for the needy. They also participated in speech competition in which they talked about ill effects of junk food.

Dreams transform into thoughts and Thoughts result into action.

These golden words of Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam have inspired thousands of youngsters in our nation. The students of BCM School Chandigarh Road are not an exception. The enthusiasm of the students of middle wing was revealed in their celebration of Dr. Kalam’s birthday. They wrote his biography describing not only his life history but also his achievements and ideals in the betterment of Nation. They also recited famous poem written by him.

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It was an endeavour to acknowledge and award students for their continuing saga of glorious achievements in the School Examinations for the academic year session 2019-20. It was the time to applaud and reward the students for their sincere efforts. The school felicitated all its achievers for having attained a sterling record in scholastic domain. The ceremony was conducted during Live Morning Assembly. All the students and teachers present in school, students and parents at home joined this Live Assembly to appreciate these achievers.

The trophies wer conferred upon the well deserving students. 

HUBS OF LEARNING (DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENT)

Sukhmani Guleria of X-C bagged third position in an inter- school Digital Advertisement  Competition organized by Hubs of Learning.