NEWS & EVENTS

BOSS Blood Donation Camp

Bhavan Vidyalaya Old Students’ Society (BOSS) successfully conducted the 31st Annual Blood Donation Camp in partnership with Peddlers, Sector 35, Chandigarh on July 12, 2024. Blood Bank, PGIMER assisted at the camp. The event was organised by Senior Member, BOSS, Mr Vipul Dua and President, BOSS, Mr Keshav Garg.
A significant turnout of donors marked the event, with numerous individuals stepping forward to contribute towards the noble cause. The camp saw a collection of about 90 units of blood. It aims to maintain a steady supply of blood for patients suffering from thalassemia.

Heroes at War Memorial

In order to instill a sense of respect and national pride among our students, and recognise the valour and sacrifices of those who protect the nation’s sovereignty, the students of Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh (Class 6) visited the War Memorial in Chandigarh on July 24, 2024. This visit was a part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas in the school.
The students stood before the grand memorial in a moment of poignant reflection, as they read the names of the soldiers inscribed. Teachers briefed the students about life in the army, offering valuable insights into the daily challenges and dedication required of servicemen and women.
The visit concluded with a calming yoga session, allowing students to reflect on the lessons of the day and the true cost of freedom.

Kargil Vijay Diwas

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, students of Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh sent heartfelt letters and cards to soldiers of the Indian Army, expressing their gratitude and respect for the olive green through poems, drawings, and personal messages. These creative expressions of love and admiration aimed to honour the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers who protect our nation.
The students took great care in crafting their letters and cards, each one a unique reflection of their thoughts and feelings of deep respect for the Indian armed forces. The initiative not only allowed students to showcase their creativity but also helped them understand the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas and the importance of honouring those who serve.
Through this heartfelt gesture, Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh hopes to instill lasting values of respect, gratitude, and national pride in its students, reminding them of the sacrifices made by our soldiers and the importance of showing appreciation for their unwavering dedication.

International Tiger Day

Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh celebrated International Tiger Day on July 29, 2024 with a special assembly led by Std 3. The students shared facts about tigers and their importance in the ecosystem, raising awareness about conservation.
During the assembly, the students spoke about conserving tigers, chanting the slogan, “We want to see tigers in forests, not in history.”
The highlight was a dance drama by the third graders, showing how human activities threaten tiger habitats and the impact of killing tigers. The assembly inspired the school community to take action in tiger conservation, aiming for a future where tigers thrive.

Box Cricket Championship 2024

The Inter Alumni Box Cricket Tournament hosted by Bhavan’s Old Students’ Society (BOSS), the official alumni network of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, concluded with great success on May 27, 2024.
The Yadavindra Public School Alumni Team, OYA 2024 under the captaincy of Ikrab Ghai emerged as the Champions for season 2024 while SJOBA (St. John’s High School Alumni Association) under the leadership of Mr. Tejas Kang were the Runners up in the Tournament. Mr. Aman Cheema (EVA 2024) was declared the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance.
Mr. Gurmannat Kang and Mr. Arjun Talwar, both from SJOBA, bagged the Best Batsman and Best Bowler of the Tournament awards respectively.

ODYSSEY 2024

As part of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative, the 6th Annual Cyclothon, Odyssey 2024, was held from May 26 to June 5 2024. It was organised by the Cycling and Adventure Club of Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh. The cyclothon successfully culminated after completing a 550-km journey, traversing the challenging route from Shimla to Kaza, Spiti. The event was flagged off by Shri R. K. Saboo, Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chandigarh Kendra. Odyssey 2024 is the sixth expedition organised by the school, continuing their tradition of such successful ventures. The team, comprising 18 students and five teachers, put on an admirable display of physical endurance, determination and teamwork as they resiliently faced challenging terrains, while soaking in the beauty of breathtaking landscapes.

5th National Championship 2024

Khushi Mahajan of Std. 7, Bhavan Vidyalaya, secured 3rd position in U-14 Inline 1000 mtr Rink Race Category at the 5th National Ranking Amritsar Open Championship 2024 organised by Roller Skating Federation of India from April 24-28, 2024.

Cricket Match

Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, organised a friendly match between the Bhavan’s Old Students’ Society (BOSS) and its senior students. The BOSS XI team led by Arsh Bhardwaj, beat Principals XI captained by Ayush Mittal of XIC2, by 7 wickets.  Inaugurating the event, Senior Principal and Director, Mrs. Vineeta Arora was introduced to the team players. Mr. Keshav Garg, President, BOSS, and Mr. Nitish Gupta, Social Media Head, BOSS, attended the event to support their team.

CBSE Class-X Board Results

The school’s long-standing tradition of excellence was yet again upheld by Jahanvi Nayyar and Shreya Lamba who stood first with an impressive score of 98.8%, Gauri and Anshika Kansal secured second position with 98.6%, while third position was jointly bagged by Sabhaysanchi Singh and Gunnar Singla with 98.2%.
The overall result of the school showcased remarkable achievements as 67 out of 199 scored 95% and above, and 123 students secured 90% and above.
Bhavan is delighted to announce the special achievements of Sachchit Kumar Sharma who scored 96.4% marks and is entitled to visit Japan this year, to participate in the SAKURA Science High School Programme.
Pulkit Rastogi, afflicted with Bilateral Profound Sensorineural hearing loss, secured an outstanding 92% and made the school proud.
Adding to the school’s exceptional academic accomplishments, a perfect hundred was achieved by 19 students in Mathematics-Standard, five each in Social Studies and in Sanskrit, and one each in Basic Mathematics and Science.

Sports Achievements

1. Shreya Lamba scored 98.8%. She is a Silver medallist in UT Interschool Tennis State Tournament and Bronze medallist in CBSE North Zone Tennis Tournament.
2. Ananya Sharma scored 96.8%. She is an International Level Fencer and represented India at the Youth Fencing Asian Championship in Kuwait. She has won various medals at the District, Inter-School, State and National Level Tournaments.
3. Dhriti Parashar secured 96.2%. She is a Silver Medallist in UT Interschool Tennis State Tournament.
4. Anish Sharma scored 96%. He is a Silver Medallist in UT Interschool Table Tennis State Tournament.
5. Samkit Jain secured 91.2%. He is a National Level Table Tennis Player and represented Chandigarh in SGFI (School Games Federation of India). He has won various medals in Interschool State Tournaments.
6. Khushi Chhikara scored 90.6%. She is a State Level Fencer and a Gold Medallist in UT Interschool State Tournament.
7. Vaibhav Kashyap secured 89%. He is a Silver Medallist in UT Interschool Table Tennis State Tournament.
8. Harshmeet Singh scored 81%. He is a Silver Medallist in the Chandigarh State Roller Skating Championship.

Outstanding Class XII Results

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, has once again upheld its tradition of academic brilliance. The school is proud to announce outstanding results in the CBSE Std. 12 Board Examinations, for the academic year 2023-24, with students securing top ranks and achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate.
School Toppers
1st—Arshpreet Kaur of Commerce Stream emerged school topper with laudable score of 98.8%.
2nd—Anushka of Commerce Stream and Divya Singh of Humanities stood second in the school with 98.6%
3rd—Vardaan Goel of Commerce stream stood third in the school with a score of 98.4%.
Stream Wise Toppers
Commerce
1. Arshpreet Kaur emerged school topper as well as topper of the Stream with 98.8%. She scored perfect hundreds in Accounts and Maths.
2. Anushka stood second with 98.6%.
3. The third position was bagged by Vardaan Goel who scored 98.4%. He scored a perfect hundred in Business Studies.
Humanities
1. Divya Singh, who topped the stream with 98.6%, scored a perfect hundred in Sociology.
2. Naaz Ansari and Mishika Rana stood second with 98.2%. Naaz Ansari scored perfect hundreds in Political Science and Psychology, and Mishika Rana scored a perfect hundred in Psychology.
3. The third position was bagged by Sabreen Kaur Shergill and Vanisha with 97.6%. Sabreen Kaur Shergill scored perfect hundreds in Psychology and Sociology, while Vanisha scored a perfect hundred in Psychology.
Science
1. In the Non-Medical stream, Siddhant Agrawal topped with 98%.
2. Aryasiddhant Vedantam stood second with 97.6%.
3. Vedant Saini and Arnav Garg jointly bagged third position with 97.4%. Arnav Garg scored a perfect hundred in Chemistry.
Perfect Hundreds
1. 7 students scored perfect hundreds in Psychology.
2. 6 students scored perfect hundreds in Accountancy.
3. 5 students scored perfect hundreds in Math.
4. 3 students scored perfect hundreds in History.
5. 2 students secured a perfect hundred each in English, Business Studies, Political Science, Sociology.
6. 1 student secured a perfect hundred each in Chemistry, Economics, Hindustani Vocal.
Sports Achievers:
The sports achievements of this outgoing class XII are as follows:
1. Guneet Singh of Commerce Stream scored 98% with a perfect hundred in English. He represented Chandigarh at SGFI Nationals in Table Tennis Chandigarh in SGFI. He also participated in various UT state Inter School Table Tennis Tournaments and won medals.
2. Kritvee Sharma of Humanities scored 96.2%. She is a Bronze medallist in UT Inter School U-19 Rhythmic Gymnastics 2022-23.
3. Aman Garg of Commerce scored 94.8%. He is a National Level Chess Player and represented Chandigarh in U-19 in SGFI Nationals.
4. B. Ujjvala of Science stream scored 82.8%. She is a Bronze medallist in Chandigarh State Basketball Tournament and UT Inter School Basketball Tournament. She also represented Chandigarh in Junior Nationals and SGFI Nationals.
5. Manvi Tomar of Science scored 75.8%. She represented Chandigarh in UTCA and NCA Preparatory Camps in Cricket at Bangalore. She also represented Chandigarh in U-19 in SGFI Nationals.

India's Best Schools Award

Bhavan Vidyalaya, known for its tradition of excellence, has once again been conferred with the prestigious India’s Best Schools Award 2024 by Careers360 for the fourth consecutive year. The school has earned an AAAAA rating under Day School Category, reflecting its exceptional learning outcomes, along with other quantifiable parameters like infrastructure, the strength of the faculty and academic results. Out of the sizeable pool of 9000 schools across India, the school has secured the top position in UT.
Over the years, the school has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovation in education, embracing modern teaching methodologies and opening new vistas of opportunities jointly for teachers and students. Making its mark, yet again, with the Tri-city toppers from the school, the school continues its legacy of excellence. Winners in various Olympiads and sports events at National and International Level stand testimony to the healthy competition promoted in the school.

ODYSSEY 2024 Cyclothon

The Cycling and Adventure Club of Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh has embarked on its annual Cyclothon, ODYSSEY 2024, traversing the challenging route from Shimla to Kaza, Spiti and Manali. The gruelling 950-km journey will be undertaken by 18 students and 5 teachers in 12 days, starting from May 26 to June 6, 2024, marking the first time they cycle such a strenuous terrain. The event was flagged off by Shri R K Saboo, Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chandigarh Kendra, marking the beginning of this remarkable endeavour.
This event aims at paying tribute to the brave ITBP soldiers guarding our frozen frontiers. It also intends to instil the values of loyalty, patriotism and discipline in the participants. The initiative seeks to inspire and motivate students to consider a career in the Indian Armed Forces and serve the nation with dedication.
ODYSSEY 2024 marks the sixth expedition organised by the School, continuing their tradition of such successful ventures. The previous cyclothons include routes from Chandigarh to Amritsar (2018), Dandi (2019), Chail and Shimla (2021), Longewala (Jaisalmer) in 2022, and Kathmandu (Nepal) in the last year.

Palettes Unbound

The Art Department of Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh organised a vibrant art workshop, ‘Palettes Unbound’, in the school premises on May 21, 2024, in which about 30 student artists participated exuberantly and showcased their talents through colourful canvases, intricate sketches and various other art works.The workshop was inaugurated by Ms Vineeta Arora, Director cum Sr. Principal of the school. The first-of-its-kind workshop unleashed the students’ creative potential, allowing them to tap into their artistic talents and explore a diverse range of art forms, including modern art, mandala, and sketching. With skilful brushstrokes, the young artists brought their emotions to life on canvas. The most outstanding pieces were chosen to be showcased across the school campus, adding a splash of colour and creativity to the surroundings.

Investiture Ceremony and Annual Prize Distribution

Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh, hosted its Investiture Ceremony coupled with the Annual Prize Distribution, showcasing the school’s commitment to nurturing holistic development among its students.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Madhukar Malhotra, the distinguished Guest of Honour. The ceremony began on an auspicious note with the lighting of the lamp and ‘Shloka Gayan’, followed by the School Prayer by the dynamic choir group, invoking the blessings of the Almighty.
The Investiture Ceremony saw the student council assuming their roles with solemn pride. The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, which infused a sense of exhilaration and anticipation in the gathering, honoured students for their outstanding achievements in academics, sports and co-curricular activities. With great pride, students received certificates and trophies symbolising their dedication and hard work throughout the academic year of 2023-24. The accompanying cultural extravaganza, comprising the ‘Mystique of the Dunes—Kalbelia Dance’ and ‘Wings of Fire—A Motivational Dance’, showcased the rich cultural heritage of India and indomitable spirit of the students. The ceremony reached its crescendo on the vibrant beats of Bhangra, infusing the atmosphere with energy and jubilation.

SOF - Academic Excellence Scholarship

Aarush Singhal of Class 10 has been awarded the prestigious SOF-Academic Excellence Scholarship for 2023-24, a testament to his outstanding performance in the Zonal SOF Exams. He received a trophy, a Merit Certificate and a cash award of Rs 5,000.

First School-cation

Bhavan Vidyalaya school organised a one-of-a-kind School-cation from April 20-21, 2024, featuring an overnight stay at the school campus for Class 6 students. The students forged new bonds with their class fellows and cherished the moments spent together. They engaged in various entertaining activities, enjoyed scrumptious food, pitched their tents, practised yoga, and even had an engaging night time story reading session. 
The young ones learnt the importance of appreciating every meal and understood the value of teamwork through exciting games. The event culminated in the students leaving with lasting memories and radiant smiles as they returned home.

JEE (Mains) Chandigarh Topper

Heartiest congratulations to Vedant Saini on achieving all-India rank 26 in the JEE Mains. This accomplishment is a testament to his hard work and has added another feather to his cap.

Synergy 2024

The Science and Web Designing teams won first prize in Science and Computer Science categories, at Lawrence School, Sanawar’s Synergy 2024, held on April 20, 2024.
Science Team Winners: Mohd. Reyan Asim (Class 7), Ansh Mittal (Class 8), and Abhiraj Jain (Class 9)
Web Designing team Winners: Arnav Kaushik and Aditya Sharma from Class 10.

Blood Donation Camp

The Interact Club of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, organised a Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) on April 27, 2024. This life-saving mission was planned for the first PTA meeting of the academic session. Enthusiastic teachers and parents came forward in great numbers to donate blood and to make this noble cause a success.
A team of doctors from PGI played a pivotal role in coordinating the blood donation camp. The effort resulted in the collection of around 43 units of blood.

World Book Day

On the occasion of World Book Day, the school library at Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh organised a weeklong series of activities to promote reading among the students and to celebrate the joy of books. Students and teachers participated in various events throughout the week making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The celebrations started with the D.E.A.R. activity where everyone in the school, staff and students, dropped everything and read books of their choice. Various literary activities were organised by the school library for students of all classes to help them explore the vast world of books.

Birth Anniversary Celebration

Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh conducted a Special Assembly on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the esteemed Baba Nabha Dasji on April 8, 2024.
The assembly was conducted by Std. 8 students who enlightened the audience about the remarkable life of Baba Nabha Dasji. With fervour and dedication, the students eloquently shared insights into his life, emphasising the profound lessons of compassion and humanity for all. It was a momentous occasion aimed at instilling the values of benevolence and goodwill within the student community.

Atharv Salwan's First Book Released

Atharv Salwan, a budding author from Std. 12, Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh, got his debut book titled ‘The Metamorphosis of Success’, published.

Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration

Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on April 10, 2024, with full fervour, zeal and enthusiasm. The special assembly conducted by Std. 5 students included an informative speech elucidating the significance of Eid-ul-Fitr. The assembly also showcased captivating performances, including a Hindi poem recitation and a mesmerising dance performance on the theme of the festival. In keeping with the spirit of the festival, prizes were distributed to students for their charitable contributions to HelpAge India Foundation. Achievers of the National Cyber Olympiad were also felicitated, which highlighted their outstanding performance in the field of technology. The Primary wing also joined in the festive celebration and merriment through engaging activities, story-telling and interactive sessions, aimed to provide the young learners with a meaningful and educational experience as they learned about the cultural and religious significance of Eid. The pre-primary students were introduced to the traditions and values associated with Eid through a special assembly that also featured a song performed by children on Eid, and a dance performance by the students of Nursery class.

Budding Author

Embarking on her literary career, Ayera Kathuria of Std. 11, Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh, has penned a book, advising youngsters on how to overcome challenges. The book was released by the Director (Edu.) and Sr. Principal, who wished the budding author great success.

Healthy Tiffin Day

The students of the special cell of Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh relished delectable meals on Healthy Tiffin Day. They learned the importance of making healthy choices and enjoyed their millet-based dishes.

Baisakhi Celebration

Students of Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh celebrated the joyous harvest festival of Baisakhi on April 15, 2024. The assembly began with ‘Shabad Gayan’, where the school choir harmoniously presented shabads (sacred songs) related to the significance of the month of Baisakh. The meaning and traditions of Baisakhi were elaborated upon, emphasising the celebration of unity, brotherhood and community spirit. The students also presented a heartfelt poem in Punjabi, capturing the essence of the festival and its cultural significance. The students put up an energetic Bhangra performance that resonated with the festival’s spirit and added a lively and joyful touch to the day. The tiny tots of the Pre-primary wing also participated in the festive celebrations through a song and dance performance, adding vibrance and joy to the environment with their enthusiastic contributions.

Induction Ceremony

The Induction Ceremony of the Senior Cabinet was held at Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh. In a special assembly, Arushi Ahuja and Narayani Khanna took over as Captains, while Kriti Markanday and Kanish Garg were appointed Vice-Captains. The newly-elected cabinet members pledged to fulfil their duties with dedication and effectiveness.