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Hyderabad Kendra

Times Inter School Quiz Competition

A school team from Bhavan’s Public School (Vidyashram), Jubilee Hills, comprising Animesh Panigrahi (Class 9), Sutej Reddy (Class 9) and Arnav (Class 8) bagged the first prize at the fifth edition of the Times Inter School Quiz Competition 2023-24. 144 teams comprising 9000 students from 72 city schools participated in the quiz competition presented by WOXEN University. Bhavan’s Public School’s team was awarded a cheque for Rs.1 lakh on January 18, 2024.


Kochi Kendra

5th Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi Memorial Oration

The birth anniversary of Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi, the legendary founder of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was commemorated by the Kochi Kendra with the 5th edition of the Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi Memorial Oration. This year’s annual oration by the Chairperson of M.S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Soumya Swaminathan on ‘Lessons from the Pandemic’ was held on December 29, 2023.
Dr. Swaminathan’s eloquent address emphasised the imperative need for resilient health systems, echoing the sentiment that timely decision-making is paramount, especially at the local level.
Furthermore, she advocated prioritising public health and emphasised the criticality of government-led strategies aligning with public health priorities.
The oration was attended by the members of the Kendra committee and education and research wing, heads of all institutions under Kochi Kendra, teachers, staff and other invited guests and well-wishers.


Kolkata Kendra

Annual Exhibition

Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir organised its annual exhibition on December 7–8, 2023. The chief guest, Professor Basab Chaudhuri, Senior Director (Education) Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. Professor Chaudhuri’s encouraging words highly motivated the students. The active participation of a large number of students across all classes and the many visitors made this two-day exhibition a grand success. Not only the parents and ex-students but also students and teachers of various neighbouring schools thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition. All the departments put up their exhibits in different rooms. Along with the mainstream academic subjects like science, social science, mathematics, and language, co-curricular subjects like sports, arts, etc. also were part of the exhibition.

'Sampriti' the Annual Programme Celebration

On December 10, 2023, the secondary wing of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir organised their annual prize distribution and cultural programme called ‘Sampriti’ or The Harmony. The event was graced by the presence of Honourable Justice (retd.) Subrata Talukdar, Calcutta High Court, and Professor Amlan J. Pal, Director of UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research and J. C. Bose National Fellow. The programme started with an invocation by chanting a Brahma Stotra, followed by a Ganesh Vandana. This was followed by the lighting of the lamp by the chief guests and other dignitaries. The dignitaries released the annual School Magazine ‘RIPPLES’.
In the prize distribution ceremony, prizes were awarded in diverse categories. Next, a few alumni of the school who are now renowned in their respective fields were felicitated. The prize distribution and alumni felicitation ceremony were followed by a brief cultural programme—Geetmala, a medley of Bollywood songs and their Bengali originals along with dance presentations from various states of India.

Annual Sports Meet

The secondary wing of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir organised the Annual Sports Meet 2023 on December 22, 2023. Justice Ashim Kumar Banerjee, Honourable Justice (retd.), Calcutta High Court and Smt. Ruma Roy, Ex International Player, Coach, and Chief Archery Coach-SAI and Shri Pranab Nandy, ex-Bengal cricketer, graced the event with their presence, along with other dignitaries of the institution. The enthusiasm and excitement of students and parents made the sunny day even more bright and cheerful.


Agartala Kendra

Youth Day Celebration 2024

Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir organised National Youth Day on January 12, 2024.

Winter Camp

A three-day winter camp was conducted at Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir.


Panchkula Kendra

Achievements

With great joy, Bhavan Vidyalaya Panchkula celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of its students Lavanya Khurana, Ishrat Sandhu, Utkarsh, and Tanisha Singhi. These students were recognised as being among the Top 100 at the esteemed Youth Ideathon 2023. Over 1.5 lakh school students countrywide participated in this competition, which focused on innovative ideas. The Certificate of Excellence has been given to the winning students as a token of appreciation for their exceptional participation in the competition. Among the large pool of talent, their creative ideas shone out, demonstrating the depth of intelligence and creativity at Bhavan Vidyalaya. Shri Ashu Gupta, a teacher at the school and team mentor, was also named among the Top 100 mentors, which is a testament to the school’s dedication to developing mentor excellence and student success.

Patriotic Fervour

Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, observed the solemn and grand celebration of Republic Day 2024. The entire school echoed with enthusiasm and patriotism, featuring teacher performances in dance and patriotic song renditions. A special highlight of the event was the Hasya Kavi Sammelan. The jugalbandi of music and dance by Aadil and Naina mesmerised everyone.


Honour for Principal

The Principal of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula Smt. Gulshan Kaur was honoured by Panchkula administration. She has been recognised for her remarkable and commendable contribution in the field of education. The distinguished guest at the event, Shri Gian Chand Gupta, MLA of Panchkula and Speaker of Haryana Legislative Assembly, personally bestowed the honour upon her, acknowledging her exemplary dedication and unwavering commitment to the cause of education.


Chandigarh Kendra

Lohri Celebrations

The auspicious festival of Lohri was celebrated on January 12, 2024 with great zeal and zest. The members of the Bhavan Family gathered for the traditional bonfire lighting ceremony. The ritual of lighting the bonfire, going around it, and distributing traditional goodies like rewri, popcorns, peanuts and gajak, brought much cheer.

Pre-Nursery Draw of Lots

In a highly awaited event, Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh organised the Draw of Lots ceremony for Pre-Nursery admissions for the academic session 2024–25.
The draw of lots was conducted virtually, with 20 parents witnessing the proceedings offline from the school premises. Conducted transparently and fairly, the school ensured the virtual presence of other applicant parents through a YouTube Live link shared on the school website. The school emphasised inclusivity, provided seat allocation details, and outlined the draw of lots procedure for all the categories.

75th Republic Day Celebrations

Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh celebrated the 75th Republic Day with great fervour and patriotism. This special day is also earmarked for the Annual Prize Distribution and Investiture Ceremony of the school.
The celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the flag by the Chief Guest, Shri R. K. Saboo, esteemed Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh Kendra followed by the National Anthem. The investiture of the new senior school cabinet was an event eagerly looked forward to by everyone. An inspirational dance drama based on the life of the valiant Queen of Jhansi was then presented.
The prize distribution ceremony commenced with students being felicitated for their commendable achievements in various fields. The most coveted C. Subramaniam Award for Excellence in Character went to Abhishyant Kathuria of Class 12, Jagriti of Class 10 and Daksh Veer Nikhanj of Class 8, while the Pranlal Devkaran Nanjee Award for Harmonious Behaviour was bagged by Pragya Thakur of Class 10. Shri Venkatesan Memorial Award for Best Outgoing Student was bagged by Charvi Singla and Kriday Mahajan of Class 10. The coveted Luis Vincente Giay Trophy for Outstanding Leadership was given to Guneet Singh of Class 12. The prestigious Col. & Mrs B.K. Sharma Memorial Award for Self Determination and Motivation was conferred upon Ananya Makkar of Class 12. The K.J Khosla Memorial Award for promotion of Sanskrit was given to Samanyu Vyas of Class 9, while the BOSS (Bhavan’s Old Students’ Society) Award for Outstanding Leadership Quality was given to Animesh Dewan of Class 12. The Chief Guest Shri R.K. Saboo then unveiled the School Yearbook 2024, which chronicles the myriad school activities and showcases students’ creativity and imagination across its vibrant pages.


75th Republic Day Celebrations


Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh joyously marked the 75th Republic Day of the country with an impressive celebration, filled with patriotic enthusiasm.
The ceremony commenced with a solemn school prayer, ‘Ek Tu Hi Bharosa’, invoking blessings for the nation and wisdom for the journey ahead. The school choir captivated the audience with a musical medley embodying the spirit of the nation. Young athletes showcased not only their skating talents but also the spirit of teamwork, reflecting democratic values. A compelling role play highlighted fundamental rights of the citizens of the country, and a mesmerising dance performance celebrated India’s cultural diversity.
The celebration ended with a prize distribution ceremony, honouring students for outstanding achievements in national and international sports events. Rayandeep Singh won three gold medals in the district level 60 m, 100 m and relay races and a silver medal in the state level relay race. Dhairya Narula was selected for the Chandigarh State Shooting Team after winning the 4th position in pistol shooting, and Malvika Negi represented India in the Jiu Jitsu Tournament held in Abu Dhabi. She won the 2nd position in the tournament.


Tirupati Kendra

Professional Development Programme

A two-day professional development programme for science teachers was held at Bhavan’s Sri Venkateswara Vidyalaya, Tirupati on February 6–7, 2024, jointly organised by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), IISER Tirupati and ISTF in association with the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh.
The event brought together around 80 educators from various institutions.
Eminent scholars and renowned scientists in the field of science research and technology like Dr. D. Narayana Rao, President, ISTF and Prof. Vijayamohanan K Pillai, Registrar, IISER, Tirupati emphasised the role of science and technology in the economic development of a nation and also explained how such programmes guide teachers to develop scientific temper in students.
The resource person Ms Karima Anjum, Royal Society of Chemistry, India Foundation, elaborated that the main objective was to discourage rote learning among students and enhance pedagogical skills by encouraging teachers to upgrade their abilities through the utilisation of various techniques.
The valedictory session marked the culmination of the comprehensive and enriching programme and teachers presented their reflections highlighting their key takeaways and learning experiences.


Navi Mumbai Kendra

Art Dhamma

Commodore Sunil Rajashekharan, Commanding officer, INS Tanaji inaugurated the art exhibition titled ‘Art Dhamma’, curated by Shri Vidhu Pillai and Shri Suresh Nair. The 8–day event showcasing eight artists was held by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Navi Mumbai Kendra from December 23–30, 2023.
The artists were mainly from Bengaluru, including Dr Shantala S, Nagaraj Hanehalli, Makarand Joshi, Nishad MP, Rupesh Bhandarkar, Shiva Hadimani, and Bhaskaran Achari. The exhibition was visited by many people who appreciated the beautiful works of the artists.

Sports Day

An exciting sports day was organised keeping Jai Shri Ram and Republic day in mind on January 21, 2024 at the Kendra premises. An archery contest saw Aavya Mahajan, Mukund Kamath and Vivaan Kapoor nearly hitting the target.
A 100 metre race was organised where the children held the national flag in their hands while running. In the boys group, Mihir Kukreja, Vivaan Kapoor and Arjun Adige won the first three prizes, while in the girls group it was Prisha Barai, Parisshi Kukreja and Aavya Mahajan who won the first, second and third prizes. In another race, the boys Mihir Kukreja, Yagya Kapoor and Vivaan Kapor won while Leysha Saxena, Sumedha Pai and Yessica Doshi won the first, second and third prizes in the girls category.

Sports Day

The 75th Republic Day was celebrated by the Navi Mumbai Kendra with the former Joint CP Sanjay Mohite as the Guest of Honour. The flag hoisting was followed by an interesting discussion about Bhavans and the Kendra by all the invitees and guests.
Navi Mumbai Kendra Office bearers and other distinguished guests were present.


Pathanamthitta Kendra

Christmas Celebration

The Christmas Celebration of Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir School was held on December 22, 2023. Rev. Fr. Bijin Arackal inaugurated the function and conveyed the message of Christmas.

A Capacity Building Programme

A Capacity-Building Programme for Teachers was conducted on December 16, 2023, in Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir School. Dr. Susan George and Rakhy Prince were the Resource Persons. The Topic was, ‘Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies’.

Sports Meet

Bhavan’s Pathanamthitta Kendra conducted the Sports Meet on December 14, 2023, at Kodumon EMS Stadium Pathanamthitta.
Dy S.P. Shri. Nandakumar was the Chief Guest. Excise Preventive Officer Prabhakaran Pillai distributed the Medals.

Career Guidance

The Logic School of Management, Ernakulam, conducted a Career Guidance Class for +2 Commerce Students. This programme was initiated by Commerce Department of Bhavan’s Pathanamthitta.

Sahodaya Cultural Fest

Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir Pathanamthitta won many prizes at the State Level Sahodaya Cultural fest.


Vishakhapatnam Kendra

Sankranti Celebration

The vibrant festival of Pongal was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm at Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam. Students, teachers and staff came together to commemorate this traditional harvest festival, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of our nation.
The school premises were adorned with colourful rangoli that created a festive atmosphere. The corridors echoed with the excitement of the upcoming celebrations.
The highlight of the celebration included the Bhogi Pallu and students playing the roles of Sodamma, Haridasu and Basavanna. The Burrakatha was a very fine piece of recitation. The cultural programme featured various performances, including classical dance and music highlighting the significance of Pongal and its cultural importance.
The festivities extended to include a rangoli competition where students participated and the best three were awarded prizes.

LEAD Championships 2023

In a spectacular triumph, L. Dhruvika Aaryana, a fifth-grade student from Bhavan’s Public School, Vizag, clinched the title of the national level winner in the recently concluded LEAD Championships 2023. The championship, hosted by LEAD EdTech Company, held over two and a half months, showcased Dhruvika’s exemplary speaking and story-telling skills.
The event attracted over 1 lakh students from across the country in its initial qualifier round. Dhruvika excelled in the subsequent rounds, displaying prowess in public speaking, story-telling, and even pitching a product during the finals.
The grand finale took place on January 7 at the prestigious Taj Yashwantpur Hotel in Bangalore, where Dhruvika secured her victory. The competition not only tested speaking and story-telling skills but also provided a platform for cultural exchange among students from various regions, fostering camaraderie and mutual understanding.
The English Champs Junior panel of judges included renowned personalities such as Mr. Chetan Bhagat, best-selling author of iconic books like Three Idiots and Two States, Mr. Sumit Mehta, CEO and co-founder of LEAD EdTech Company, and Mr. Anupam Gurani, Chief Marketing Officer of LEAD EdTech Company.
Dhruvika was honoured with a trophy, a framed certificate and a laptop, making her achievement even more commendable.


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