SESSION 2024-2025
For Teachers
DigiShakti 5.0 Launch: Empowering Women in Cyberspace
Ms. Ruchi Gupta, TGT Computer Science, Ms. Deepali Singh, Lab Attendant and 46 students from Class XI attended the launch of Digital Shakti 5.0 at Vigyan Bhawan. Organized by the National Commission for Women and CyberPeace Foundation, the event aimed to empower women and girls in cyberspace and enhance online safety.
AI IN EDUCATION
On May 27, 2024, Bal Bharati Public School (BBPS), Brij Vihar, organized a workshop on the topic "AI in Education." The workshop was conducted by Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, a distinguished coach from Vidya Mandir Classes. The event saw participation from various teachers across different units of BBPS.
The primary aim of the workshop was to familiarize educators with the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its significant presence since 1913. Mr. Sharma provided an insightful overview of AI, emphasizing its integration into the educational sector. He highlighted how AI can coexist with traditional teaching methods, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience. Teachers found the session highly relevant and engaged actively with Mr. Sharma. They posed several queries, turning the workshop into a dynamic and interactive discussion. Mr. Sharma introduced various AI-based platforms designed to assist teachers, showcasing practical tools that can be incorporated into their teaching practices.
A key takeaway from the workshop was the emphasis on the irreplaceable nature of human intelligence. While AI can serve as a powerful educational tool, Mr. Sharma reiterated that it could never substitute the unique capabilities of human educators. Overall, the workshop was a resounding success, leaving teachers better equipped to integrate AI into their classrooms while appreciating the enduring value of human intelligence.
Integrating Storytelling and Gamification in Social Studies
Attendees: Ms Shashi Sahni Ms Rupinder Kaur Ms Alka Nagpal Ms Saumya Sharma Ms Kaveri Kamra
The workshop explored the powerful combination of storytelling and gamification to enhance student engagement and learning in Social Studies. We examined how these methods can bring historical figures, events, and concepts to life, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the subject.
Storytelling in Social Studies
Storytelling has been used for millennia to transmit knowledge and culture. In Social Studies, stories can:
Make history relatable: By connecting historical events to personal experiences or fictional narratives,
students can empathize with historical figures and understand their motivations.
Enhance memory and retention: Vivid stories create stronger memories than dry facts, making it easier for students to recall key information.
Develop critical thinking skills: Stories can pose questions and encourage students to analyze different perspectives and motivations.
Gamification involves incorporating game mechanics, like points, badges, and leaderboards, into non-game activities. In Social Studies, gamification can:
Increase motivation and engagement: The game-like environment fosters healthy competition and a desire to learn and progress.
Promotes collaboration and teamwork: Cooperative games encourage students to work together towards a common goal.
Participants were tasked to create sign language for integration of subjects. Teachers were made to play dumb charades which proved to be interesting and helps develop a better understanding of the terms taught. By strategically integrating these techniques thoughtfully, teachers can create an engaging and effective learning environment for Social Science.
CYBER SECURITY WORKSHOP
| DATE | 27 MAY 2024 |
| TOPIC | CYBER SECURITY |
| RESOURCE PERSON | Ms Ruchi Khanna Arora |
| NO. OF TEACHERS ATTENDED | Staff Members of the Middle Department |
The workshop unfolded like a captivating adventure story. Ms Ruchi Arora began by unveiling the hidden world of cyber threats, exploring concepts like malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering. Interactive activities brought these threats to life, fostering a sense of awareness and sparking curiosity.
Teachers then donned the armour of cybersecurity best practices. We delved into the creation of strong passwords, the importance of multi-factor authentication, and the responsible use of social media. The session buzzed with questions and enthusiastic discussions, highlighting the teachers' commitment to creating a safe digital learning environment. The workshop wasn't just about defence; it was about building resilience. We explored data encryption, the power of firewalls, and the importance of keeping software updated. Teachers actively participated in hands-on exercises, learning to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
The workshop culminated in a symphony of empowerment. Our teachers emerged equipped with the knowledge and tools to orchestrate a secure digital learning environment. They felt prepared to not only shield themselves from cyber threats but also to become cybersecurity champions, inspiring their students to become responsible and safe digital citizens. This workshop wasn't merely about cybersecurity; it was about safeguarding the very foundation of future learning.
Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Approach for Teachers
Bal Bharati Public School, GR Campus organised a workshop on “Collaboration and
Interdisciplinary Approach for Teachers” on 21 May 2024, in the School Auditorium. The workshop began with the welcoming of the resource persons, Ms. Sudeshna Sen Gupta and Ms. Leanne Shetty. The session acquainted the teachers with the power of collaboration and innovation by turning the seating arrangements of the auditorium from single entity to a team as one whole unit. The session revolved not just around the resource persons being the teachers rather they acted like the facilitators and the teachers used their own creativity and critical thinking by collaborating with distinct subject teachers and solve the various activities. There were numerous rounds of asking different questions related to the subject knowledge and connecting them with other disciplines. The session culminated with a wealth of experiential learning gathered and skills of collaboration harnessed. There was a 3-minute documentary which sensitized the entire audience about the poet of education as a tool of community upliftment and empowerment.
School Library Policy:What,Why and How
The workshop on "School Library Policy: What, Why, and How" was an enlightening session conducted by Madhu Bhargava, the esteemed librarian from Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad.
Ms. Bhargava highlighted the "why" of a library policy, emphasizing its role in supporting the educational goals of the institution, fostering a love for reading among students, and ensuring equitable access to resources. She detailed the various components that constitute a robust library policy, including collection development, resource management, user services, and technology integration.
Ms. Bhargava provided practical steps and strategies, such as conducting needs assessments, involving stakeholders, setting realistic goals, and continuously evaluating and updating the policy. Her insights were complemented by examples from the Aga Khan Academy’s library policy, illustrating best practices and real-world-applications.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WORKSHOP
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Health and Wellness Club, in collaboration with the "Yes to Life" NGO, organized a workshop on Breast Cancer Awareness at the BBPS, GRHM auditorium on May 18, 2024.The event aimed to educate and inform educators about the critical aspects of breast cancer, including its stages, early detection procedures, and the alarming rise of cases in urban areas. Dr. Neeti Leekha, a renowned expert in the field, led the session. The workshop was commenced by Dr. Neeti Leekha Chhabra, Founder and President of the "Yes to Life" NGO, and Ms. Monica Thareja.
OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP
- Raise Awareness
- Educate on Stages of Breast Cancer
- Highlight Early Detection Procedures
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM DR. NEETI LEEKHA’S SESSION
Dr. Neeti Leekha provided an in-depth presentation covering:
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- Understanding Breast Cancer
- Recognizing Early Symptom
- Lifestyle Recommendations
- Stages of Breast Cancer
- Early Detection Techniques
- Monthly Self-Examinations
- Genetic History and Risk Awareness
CYBER SECURITY & ETHICS- One Day CBP Workshop by CoE ,East
Host : The Pinnacle School ,Panchsheel Enclave
Date : 18 May 2024
Timings: 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Attendees : 40 Teachers across all grades
Mode: Offline
Resource Person :
Ms Bhawna Garg ( TGT , BBPS, GRH)
.Naveen Gupta (PGT ,St.Marks,Meera Bagh)
The ever-expanding digital landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for educators. While technology can enhance learning and collaboration, it also introduces new cybersecurity threats. Recognizing this critical need, CBSE conducts regular capacity building workshops for educators on "Cybersecurity and Ethics " . The workshop offers a comprehensive learning experience for educators to navigate the complexities of online safety.
The workshop aimed at addressing a comprehensive range of essential topics. Participants gained insights into the most common cybersecurity threats, including phishing scams, malware attacks, data breaches, and the growing sophistication of online predators. The workshop started with a few mind and body relaxing exercises. The efforts were made to transcend the workshop from a traditional lecture format by fostering an interactive environment that encouraged active participation. Real-world scenarios presented in the form of case studies acted as springboards for discussions. Participants were invited to analyze challenges, brainstorm best practices, and consider ethical implications. Sharing practical experiences from their own encounters with online threats further enriched the learning process. This interactive approach ensured that participants weren't just absorbing information, but actively building a framework for decision-making and problem-solving in real-world situation
INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The National Award Authority organised an Award Leader Face to Face National Training Workshop on 1-2 May 2024 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The seminar aimed to bring together Award Leaders and YES Centre managers to inspire creative strategies, create opportunities and forge stronger relationships to ‘Equip for Life’ as many young people as possible.
Ms. Kavita Bhatia, from Bal Bharati Public School, GRH Marg, actively participated as a Coordinator Award Leader in the two-day workshop from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
21 Coordinator Award Leaders of the Award Programme from all over Northern India demonstrated interest and involvement in extending the Award into the wider community to meet a higher need.
Delegates were required to complete 3 mandatory IAYP pre-courses before attending the workshop.
The Workshop focused on building core competency and capacity through two days, on how the Award Programme meets individual needs of all of young people; training and development to augment Award Leaders with enhanced skills and to help in exponential growth of the Award Programme in India. It also allowed Coordinator Award Leaders to network and engage in further social commitments together.
It was an event where questions found answers, and knowledge shared. The conference demonstrated the Award’s values and the need to engage in the Award Programme through partnerships for social inclusion.
SENSITISATION TOWARDS DISABILITIES
Bal Bharati Public School organised an informative workshop on “Sensitisation towards Disability’ in the School Auditorium on April 06, 2024, to enhance the knowledge of the teachers and make them aware about disabilities, encouraging them to use different resources for the betterment of the students. The event started with the resource person, Mr. Zuber highlighting the essential viewpoints. He started with the different types of disabilities that exist around the world, how students are affected by these disabilities and on what levels can empathy and compassion help the students do better in their respective fields. He had a fair list of helping aids which should/can be adopted by the teachers for a smooth teaching-learning process of students with disabilities. There were equipments like braille taylor frames, books, snake and ladder, dice and watch that were presented outside the auditorium. Sign language was taught by Ms. Khushi who was extremely patient and compassionate with the audience as they practiced with her to learn the language well.
ART HOUR WORKSHOP
The Art faculty of the Middle Department conducted an art workshop called ‘The Art Hour’, for its teachers, that aimed at channelizing the creative zeal of the teachers towards the world of art. The workshop also allowed the teachers to unwind their creative zest and relax their mind at the same time through an artistic journey of learning Zentangle art. The workshop provided teachers with a creative outlet to manage stress and promote overall well-being through art therapy techniques. By engaging in various artistic activities, participants were encouraged to explore self-expression, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.
For Students
SENIOR DEPARTMENT
NIE TIMES OF INDIA
Our School proudly hosted the Law Summit 2024, organized by NIE Times of India and Clat Possible. Students from 25 schools across Delhi and NCR participated in the event. It covered a wide range of topics including the scope of law in India and abroad, exam patterns for CLAT and AILET, life at law schools, and career opportunities post-graduation.
WORLD PLASTIC SURGERY DAY
World Plastic Surgery Day, observed annually on July 15th, is dedicated to raising awareness about the field of plastic surgery, its benefits, and its transformative potential in the lives of individuals. A special session was organized in the school to educate all about the medical, cosmetic and reconstructive aspects of plastic surgery, highlighting how these procedures can enhance both physical appearance and overall quality of life.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR MUN AND Youth PARLIAMENT
Bal Bharati Public School, GRH Marg, organised an orientation cum training session of 80 students from classes VIII-XII, on 29 April 2024, Monday from 9:00 - 10:30 AM, in the School Auditorium.
The training session was administered by Ms. Kavita Bhatia (NYP Coordinator),and VSLLS Youth Parliament Committee of VIPS Law School, Pitampura, Delhi.
The platform provided for the young minds to come forward, extend their Fundamental Right to free speech and expression into political debates and discussions about the growing nation of India with a sense of security, and elucidate their thoughts and perceptions.
During the course of the event, the participants were provided with an opportunity to take part in dynamic learning through debates and discourse, not just imitating real parliamentarians but to improvise and adapt according to the situation or crisis at hand.
The team of members who conducted the Training Session
- Mr. Sushen Singh (President YP Society)
2. Mr. Somesh Singh (Core Member)
3. Ms. Ridhi Batra (Member) - Ms. Radhika Singhal (Member)
- Mr. Yash Dham (Member
The session was a journey that changed perspectives, filling minds with new ideas and inspiration!
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR MUN AND Youth PARLIAMENT
Bal Bharati Public School, GRH Marg, organised an orientation cum training session of 80 students from classes VIII-XII, on 29 April 2024, Monday from 9:00 - 10:30 AM, in the School Auditorium.
The training session was administered by Ms. Kavita Bhatia (NYP Coordinator),and VSLLS Youth Parliament Committee of VIPS Law School, Pitampura, Delhi.
The platform provided for the young minds to come forward, extend their Fundamental Right to free speech and expression into political debates and discussions about the growing nation of India with a sense of security, and elucidate their thoughts and perceptions.
During the course of the event, the participants were provided with an opportunity to take part in dynamic learning through debates and discourse, not just imitating real parliamentarians but to improvise and adapt according to the situation or crisis at hand.
The team of members who conducted the Training Session
- Mr. Sushen Singh (President YP Society)
2. Mr. Somesh Singh (Core Member)
3. Ms. Ridhi Batra (Member) - Ms. Radhika Singhal (Member)
- Mr. Yash Dham (Member
The session was a journey that changed perspectives, filling minds with new ideas and inspiration!
MIDDLE DEPARTMENT
GENDER SENSITISATION
On the 9th and 10th of September 2024, a life skill workshop themed "Gender Sensitisation" was conducted for students of classes VI to VIII. This workshop was aimed at raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of gender equality and sensitization among young learners. The initiative was designed to challenge traditional gender norms and encourage students to embrace equality, justice, and respect for all genders.
ROUTES TO ROOTS
An online workshop was conducted in the Computer Lab through the senses board on 9th August 2024. The workshop started on time with the guide straightaway introducing the objective of the workshop to students i.e. of designing a game. The speaker Ms. Sarita Doshi introduced students to the fundamentals of game design through Scratch, a visual programming language that is widely used in educational settings. Scratch is known for its user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop coding blocks, which make it an ideal tool for beginners.
E-Waste Revolution: From Disposal to Sustainability
On August 7, 2024, Bal Bharati Public School, GRH Marg, hosted an impactful workshop titled "E-Waste Revolution: From Disposal to Sustainability," organized by the Bajaj Foundation in collaboration with UNICEF YuWaah, Meri LiFE, and MAIT. This initiative is part of a broader campaign aimed at enhancing awareness and promoting sustainable practices regarding e-waste.
Life Skills Workshop
On 6th August 2024, a Life Skills Workshop themed "Nurture Your Critical Thinking Skills" was conducted for the students of class 6th in their respective classrooms. The workshop aimed to enhance the students' critical and creative thinking abilities, providing them with tools and techniques to effectively analyse and approach various situations.
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP
A collaborative DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP was conducted in Bal Bharati Public School, GRM in school auditorium by Samsung in partnership with The Times of India. 120 students participated in the event with 24 students from the Middle Department (3 from each section of classes VII-VIII). The event aimed to provide students with insights into modern technology and foster innovative problem- solving skills through the principles of design thinking.
GOSHARPENER AWARD CEREMONY AND SESSION ON
ANTI-BULLYING
The school auditorium buzzed with pride on July 4, 2024, as Grade VI and VII students were recognized for their remarkable contributions to the GoSharpener app, focusing on sustainability and environmental efforts. Fifteen students from Grade VII received badges of honor from the Headmistress Ms. Nita Nijhara, while the top five were awarded ₹100 Amazon vouchers and honored as Sustainability Superheroes with personalized posters.
Following the awards, Ms. Yamina Rizvi, a distinguished child rights lawyer, conducted engaging anti-bullying sessions for both grades, emphasizing kindness and empathy. Students actively participated, sharing experiences and learning strategies to combat bullying, reflecting our commitment to holistic education and student welfare.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB WORKSHOP
The Photography Club, ‘BALCHITRA’ of Ba Bharati Public School, GR Campus organised its first workshop, ‘Nuances of Photography’ on May 18, 2024, in the Senior Dance Room. The workshop began with welcoming the resource person, Mr. Ratan Sonal. The ceremony was graced by Ms. Nita Nijhara, honourable Headmistress, GR Campus, Mr. AVL Raghvendra, Convener, Photography Club, Ms. Anju Arora, Dr. Ankush Sharma and Ms. Sumanya Sehgal, members of the Photography Club.
The workshop was organised to acquaint the students with the basic of photography. The different aspects of photography like the aperture and shutter. The session revolved not just around the lecture method but also, asked them different questions related to the prior knowledge of the students. There was an interactive session wherein Mr. Ratan Sonal also answered their queries with full enthusiasm and zeal.
The session culminated with experiential learning by providing practice time on their own mobile phones.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT
For Parents
SESSION 2023-2024
For Teachers
TISB Professional Development Programme
TISB Professional Development Programme for Teachers of Primary Department, Pusa Road Campus The role of educators is evolving rapidly in response to the changing needs of students and advancements in technology. Today, educators are not just providers of knowledge but facilitators of learning and mentors for students’ well-being. To effectively navigate this shifting landscape, continuous professional development is essential. It equips educators with new instructional strategies, technological skills, and cultural competence, enabling them to meet the diverse needs of the students, embrace innovation, and stay abreast of the latest research and educational trends. The Professional Development Programme in partnership with TISB Training Academy organized from 24.05.23 to 26.05.23 was indeed a reflection of our school’s vision. It was yet another endeavour to create a new and advanced generation of educators capable of meeting the ever-evolving needs of the students. The three days Programme with five engrossing sessions was conducted by TISB Training Academy (TTA) which works in partnership with the NPS group of institutions, NAFL, TISB & experienced educators and is committed to providing high quality professional development courses tailored to meet the needs of teachers and place them in real classrooms to maximize their teaching skills. The Module 1, Student Engagement and Active Learning – SEAL held on 24.05.23, focused on activities and techniques for engaging students to promote their attentiveness, motivation, and critical thinking skills, leading to a more dynamic and effective educational experience. Through the module, the teachers developed a comprehensive understanding of various active learning strategies. They were able to interpret the impact of different learning approaches as presented by Edgar Dale. They recognised the advantages of active learning in fostering student engagement in the classroom. They collaborated and explored different activities which can be incorporated in day-day teaching. The Module 2, Conducting Collaborative Activities (CCA) was aimed at apprising the teachers of the benefits of collaborative learning activities & providing strategies to effectively implement
them in the classroom. It highlighted the purpose of collaboration and benefits of collaborative learning. Various tasks and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom for collaborative learning were discussed. The Module 3, Experiential Learning for Enhanced Teaching and Learning (EL) held on 25.05.23, focused on exploring and understanding Experiential Learning (EL) and its key characteristics. It delved into the various stages of EL through Kolb's Experiential Learning cycle, emphasizing the importance of students actively engaging in hands-on experiences and reflecting on them. The module also highlighted the vital role of teachers as facilitators in creating ample opportunities for experiential learning, enabling students to connect classroom theories and knowledge with real-world situations. The teachers were engaged in different activities which helped them recognise EL strategies that can be taken up in classroom teaching. The Module 4, Behaviour Management, focussed on managing students in the class. The teachers were able to identify the difference between punishment, consequences and logical consequences. Various activities, exposed them to different situations wherein they identified the role of a teacher in building the self-esteem of students & understand the difference between appropriate & inappropriate behaviour of a teacher. In Module 5, Professional Ethics held on 26.05.23, the teachers were engaged in various activities and discussions to facilitate better understanding of Professional ethics in depth. It equipped the participants with a range of skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their
profession while upholding professional ethics, promoting a positive work environment, and positively impacting the educational journey.
For Students
MIDDLE DEPARTMENT
LIFE SKILLS
The Middle department of Bal Bharati Public School, GRH organized the Life Skills Workshop for class VIII in August 2023.
The theme of the workshop was ‘Social Media and Mobile Etiquette and Behaviour’ which is one of the most relevant and important topics for our students in the present times. The resource person Ms. Jyotsna Bharadwaj (Founder Director Envision India Eduservices) facilitated the session profoundly.
POTTERY WORKSHOP
Middle Department organised a week long Pottery Workshop from 21 August, 2023 - 25 August, 2023. It was for the students of Classes III to X. The resource person was potter Mr. Ramswaroop. Each day more than 150 students and teachers took the opportunity to learn the pottery technique and created one pot or diya each.
Go Sharpener
BBPS recently partnered with Go Sharpener to introduce a mobile app that aims to empower young people to make a positive impact on the world. The app allows users to join communities, discuss ideas, take action, and win rewards.. To facilitate the use of this platform, a training session was conducted for students from Class VI-VIII. The training was conducted over a period of three days, covering different grades and sections. Resource persons such as Ms Medha, Ms Surbhi, Mr Ankit, and Ms Himani helped our learners to get familiar with the application.
PRIMARY PR CAMPUS
Healthy Lifestyle in collaboration with AYAKSHA Health Care
On July 26, 2023, of Bal Bharati Public School , GRH Marg organised a workshop for the students of Class III in collaboration with Ayaksha Healthcare. The workshop was skilfully facilitated by Ms. Shivani from Ayaksha Healthcare, who emphasized the core objectives of promoting a healthy lifestyle to ensure a balanced and sound body, mind, emotions, and attitude among the students. During the session, the importance of physical activity and participation in recreational activities was underscored, emphasizing their role in maintaining overall health. Ms. Shivani engaged the students in a meaningful discussion on various ways to achieve and sustain good health, encouraging critical thinking among the young learners. A crucial aspect of the workshop revolved around the responsible use of electronics, helping students strike a healthy balance between physical activity and screen time. Through pictures and interactive discussions, the concept of responsibility was vividly explored. The workshop concluded with an imaginative activity, prompting the participants to close their eyes and visualize exploring different places. This creative exercise aimed to foster sensitivity and awareness towards the world around them.The insightful workshop, reaffirmed our commitment to the well-being and holistic development of children and instilled in them the knowledge and motivation to lead a healthy lifestyle for a brighter and happier future.
Safe & Unsafe Touch
Bal Bharati Public School, GRH Marg, in collaboration with Ayaksha Health and Care, organized a highly enlightening workshop for the students of Class II on 21.07.2023. The workshop focused on the theme of 'Safe and Unsafe Touch', aiming to equip the children with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and foster a secure and nurturing environment for their holistic development. Ayaksha Health and Care, dedicated to children's overall well-being and safety, partnered in this endeavour. Ms. Anu Gautam, the resource person for the event, adeptly covered essential topics like understanding different types of touches, distinguishing between safe and unsafe touch, and addressing the concept of strangers to sensitize students on ensuring their safety. By imparting this invaluable guidance, we strongly reinforce our belief that children are our most treasured assets, holding the key to a promising future. We are committed to nurturing a safe and conducive atmosphere for their growth and development.
PRIMARY GR CAMPUS
STORY TELLING
STORY TELLING
In a quest to ignite the flames of creativity and storytelling prowess, an engaging workshop on Story Telling organized by NBT (National Book Trust) for the students of Class V was conducted on November 2,2023 in the school auditorium. Through a dynamic blend of storytelling, music, and interactive actions, the workshop aimed to enhance students' creative expression while simultaneously strengthening their language skills. The Resource Person Ms. Simi Srivastava shared stories accompanied by songs and actions to create an interactive and enjoyable learning environment.
Students developed a heightened ability to express their creativity through engaging storytelling; incorporating music, actions, and facial expressions. Our young learners gained insight into essential storytelling techniques, including the art of "showing" to create vivid mental images for readers. The workshop created a harmonious blend of creativity and education, leaving a lasting impact on participants.
COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS
Go Sharpener in association with PETA organised a workshop for the students of Class V on the theme ‘Compassionate Citizens’ on October 30,2023. The NISHABD (Compassionate Citizen) workshop aimed to raise awareness and foster empathy towards animals by exploring their emotional lives, communication methods, and unique characteristics. The workshop highlighted the golden rule: "Treat others the way you want to be treated” and proposed solutions and actions to protect animals like, ‘‘say no to animal bullying, avoid littering in water and on streets, seek adult help when needed, raise awareness about animal feelings, advocate against animal testing, and discourage the use of animal products.’’
Through engaging discussions and interactive sessions, the workshop laid emphasis on challenges faced by animals, encourage responsible actions, and showcase positive examples of human-animal interactions.
PUBERTY WORKSHOP
To provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and support needed to navigate the complexities of puberty with confidence and resilience, a workshop on Puberty was organised for the students of class V.
The Puberty workshop aimed to introduce students (boys and girls) to the concept of puberty. It was conducted to help the children understand and cope with the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty while acknowledging and addressing their curiosity and related concerns about growing up. The topics were disseminated through self-reflective exercises, activities. .
The resource person discussed emotional ups and downs that can accompany puberty and provided tips on managing and understanding these emotions. To reinforce the concept discussed and encourage students to share their thoughts and questions, an open discussion was conducted on the topic. The discussion promoted body positivity and self- acceptance. The resource person also addressed concerns or misconceptions related to puberty.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
An engaging workshop on "Cultivating a Positive Attitude" was designed to empower students of Class V on September 26,2023 with the mindset and tools they need to navigate challenges, foster resilience, and ultimately achieve their goals. It was conducted so that children can learn to adapt positive attitude in life by changing perspective. The workshop aimed to help individuals understand the profound impact of attitude on their daily experiences, relationships, and achievements. The facilitator presented "Super Six Tips" for maintaining a positive attitude in various situations and changing one’s perspective. Through engaging activities and discussions, it encouraged participants to embrace positivity as a transformative force, capable of turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
POTTERY MAKING
To acquaint students with the art of pottery making, with an aim to develop artistic and aesthetic skills in them, Primary Department, GR Campus organized a fun-filled and engaging workshop on Pottery Making for the students of Class IV on August 24,2023. The resource person was Mr. Ramswaroop. He showcased the objects made from clay to the students to introduce them to the art of pottery making. On his potter’s wheel, he shaped, molded, and manipulated the material to create functional and decorative objects like gullak, glass, diya, bowl etc. After teaching students, the art of pottery making, he provided our young artisans hands on learning experience. The students were truly fascinated by feeling and touching clay, the beaming smiles and sense of wonder and happiness on their faces said it all.
LIFE SKILL WORKSHOP: PEER PRESSURE- BULLYING AND VALUING FRIENDSHIP
To equip the students with essential life skills that are crucial for personal development and success, Life Skills Workshop on the theme Peer Pressure- Bullying and Valuing Friendship was conducted for the students of Primary Department, GR Campus. The workshop focused on various aspects of peer pressure, refusal skills and anti-bullying factors. The resource person explained the concept of peer pressure and how it is an unavoidable part of friendships and other relationships. He illustrated the instances of bullying through different situations and strategies emphasising the principle of S.T.O.P- Say no in a firm voice; Tell why not; Offer other ideas; Promptly leave. Strategies for refusal and self-control through discipline and tactfulness were also discussed. Students were encouraged to embrace their unique traits and work on building a strong, confident, and empathetic relationships. The workshop's content and interactive approach left a lasting impact on the young minds, empowering them to face life's challenges with confidence and wisdom.
LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP - Self Discipline - A key to Success
LIFE SKILL WORKSHOP- SELF DISCIPLINE- A KEY TO SUCESS
To equip the students with essential life skills that are crucial for personal development and success, Life Skills Workshop on the theme Self Discipline - A key to Successwas conducted for the students of Primary Department, GR Campus. The workshop laid emphasis on CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning) with a focus on strengthening the foundation of self-discipline which is made up of ‘thoughts - actions - attitudes - feelings. The importance of making responsible choices was the central theme of the workshop. Our young learners were guided on how their decisions could impact their lives and the lives of others. They were encouraged to consider the consequences of their choices and to make informed decisions. The workshop delved into the concept of personality and how it evolves over time. Students were also motivated to embrace their unique traits and work on building a strong, confident, and empathetic personality. The workshop's content and interactive approach left a lasting impact on the young minds, empowering them to face life's challenges with confidence and wisdom.
For Parents
CYBER SAFETY WORKSHOP
In continuation of our endeavors towards strengthening the partnership between school and parents, the Middle Department organised a crucial workshop on cyber safety on 24 July 2023, an issue of utmost importance in today's digital age. Dr. Gaurav Gupta , Additional Director with Ministry Of Electronics & Information Technology and a cyber and forensic expert had kindly conceded to be the resource person for this comprehensive workshop aiming at addressing the challenges and concerns faced by parents in ensuring the well-being and security of their children in the digital realm. The workshop was attended by around 35 parents and our PTA and Alumni members. Specific questions of a few parents were also satisfactorily addressed by Dr. Gupta. The workshop culminated with a formal vote of thanks.
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SESSION 2022-23
For Teachers
SHIN PROGRAMME
The ability to think in a clear and rational manner, and to understand how ideas can be connected is an essential part of modern education. In essence, it is about being an active learner rather than a passive recipient of information and requires your ability to use more reason.
In order to develop high order thinking skills, Mr. Take Hiro, a member of the Shin Program conducted a workshop on March 17, 2023 for the teachers of the Primary Department, GR Campus. The objective of the programme was to enhance 21 st Century skills, ensure holistic development of the child. The workshop was designed in a manner where various cognitive and non-cognitive abilities were utilised and methodologies to provide hands-on learning experience to the students were taught.
The aim of the workshop was to develop essential skills like problem solving, logical reasoning,
communication, teamwork, spatial and kinesthetic intelligence in our young learners by providing different tools of instruction like teacher’s resource manual, exercise book and a creative kit.
The workshop turned out to be fruitful and a great learning experience for the teachers.
ONLINE WORKSHOP BY MICROSOFT ON FLIP TOOL
The workshop aimed at introducing Flip earlier Flipgrid as a video discussion app available online and free from Microsoft which enables teachers to connect with students via videos. It can be used for flipped learning ,assessments and as a very effective teaching tool .This tool facilitates personal interaction of teachers and first and information to students it also allows students to participate in discussions and express themselves freely. The workshop was conducted on 21 January 2023 and was attended by Ms Bhawna Garg, Ms Anju Arora, Ms Rupinder Kaur, Ms Kaveri Kamra, Ms Sapna Chugh, Ms Shashi Sahni, Ms Pearl Khurana, Ms Archana Bindal, Ms Shweta Shukla and Ms Sandhya Thapar.
CAPACITY BUILDDING PROGRAMME
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PEDAGOGIES
On 6 October, 2022 a Capacity Building Programme was organised for teachers by Central Board of Secondary Education at M.M. Public School,Vasudha Enclave, Pitampura , Delhi. The resource persons for the sessions were Ms. Neera Chopra and Ms. Jyotsana Kumar. The specific objective of the programme was to enhance the capacity of teachers to be able to frame appropriate learning outcomes, to plan suitable activities to achieve these learning outcomes using different pedagogies and to create suitable assessments to evaluate the learning outcomes in students. The teachers learnt in detail regarding the difference between learning objective and learning outcome, need and importance of learning outcome, key points of Learning outcomes document designed by N.C.E.R.T. and learning outcomes for Children with Special Needs. Teachers were also introduced to Bloom’s taxonomy of Educational Objectives and Outcomes. The programme also laid stress on structuring an appropriate learning outcome and vividly explained in detail the use of action verbs for Cognitive domain, Affective domain and Psychomotor domain or Conative domain by Simpson. The teachers were apprised of the sixteen sinister verbs which should never be used while framing learning outcomes as these Learning outcomes cannot be measured. Teachers were also engaged in a collaborative session and various group activities. The session entailed hands-on learning and enabled the educators to attain a set of differential skills. Overall, it was a very interesting and informative session for our teachers and will definitely be fruitful in designing lesson plans more efficiently.
WORKSHOP ON “DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND FIRST-AID TRAINING”
"Training proves to be the key ingredient to handling any disaster." ~ Walter Maddox
An enriching workshop on ‘Disaster Management and first-aid training’ was organised in the school auditorium by Ayaksha Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. that specializes in providing quality healthcare and safety services to schools so that the children start out healthy and can live a fulfilling life. Teachers from Primary , middle and senior department enthusiastically show up to attend the workshop.
The workshop was organized with the following objectives-
- To enhance understanding concerning-
- The nature & extent of the threats to schools due to disasters.
- The concepts & issues involved in school preparedness to deal with disasters.
- To describe different activities involved in disaster preparedness of school.
- To enhance capability to develop &analyze plans for better disaster risk preparedness & mitigation measures to minimize the impact of disasters on school.
- To enhance the skills of the teachers & the support staff in using the tools related to safety.
The resource persons, Mr. Rakesh Raval, Ms. Preeti & his team of qualified personnel made the workshop highly interesting & informative. It was explained why disaster management plans in schools are important & how these steps can help in preventing injury, and keeping students & faculty safe in the event of a disaster. The various disasters that can happen in school such as fire, shocks, choking, any animal bite, falling, seizure, at the time of an earthquake, fractures, etc. were explained in detail through a PowerPoint presentation & a live demo.
KEY TAKE AWAYS FROM THE WORKSHOP:
The training provided on first-aid ensured that we do not become vulnerable to accidents and injuries. Additionally, the importance of disaster management planning in schools was discussed as an important tool in preventing injury and keeping students and faculty safe in the event of a disaster. Important aspects of disaster management and planning like installation of PA systems and its proper use in times of emergency, methods of preventing stampede during disasters, conducting mock drills, setting up of a disaster management team etc. were discussed in the session.
The workshop created a culture of safety and helped build disaster resilient communities .
MOCK DRILL :
The workshop concluded with a demo where it was explained how to use a fire extinguisher in school. The teachers volunteered & understood how to open a fire extinguisher & use it in case any fire breaks out in the school premises.
OFFLINE CBSE WORKSHOP ON ART INTEGRATION
Dated:- 9th May 2022
Venue:- Mamta Modern Public School, VikasPuri North Delhi
Organized:- COE, West Delhi
Resource Persons:-
1. Ms. Priyanka Bhatkotti
2. Dr. C.B. Mishra
Teacher’s presence is like a pinch of salt. If that salt is absent, one cannot relish the taste of dish. Though the topic was ‘Art Integration into Curriculum’ but it focused on how to connect more with students. The whole workshop revolves around the word ‘Engagement- a recipe of Success’. we all know that education is a pure process of learning. The learning has to be done within a class and class is combination of unique set of humans. A trust bank has to be built with those unique ones, that you as a teacher will respect their unique possibility within them. We were guided to invest our energies and time well, only way to build the trust bank. Many activities, project work, demonstrations were organized to help us understand the real aim of a teacher.
Attendees
Ms. Deepika Wahi - PRT
Ms. Shashi Sahani- TGT
Mr. Sunil - PGT
CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME ON SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Date : August 4,2022
Time : 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue : P.P International School, Pitampura
Theme/Topic : School Libraries
Organised By : CBSE- Centre of Excellence, Delhi West
Resource Person : Ms. Neera Kohli
Attended by : Ms Sapna Chugh
Session I
The Session started with the welcome and introduction of the resource person for the day i.e., Ms Neera Kohli. She is an innovative and forward- thinking Senior Educator and Administrator with over 33 years of experience in teaching and demonstrated expertise in developing strategies to drive academic improvement at all levels of educational development. It was followed by an ice breaking session wherein she asked the teachers to share what were their expectations from the training session and self-introduction of all the present participants.
As the session progressed, she spoke about the importance and objectives of library in schools. Following key points were discussed-
- Understanding school libraries
- Piloting and managing
- Collection and documents
- Library Personnel
- Book Selection committee
- Library Advisory Committee
- The Power of School Librarian
- What is a good library?
- Importance of library period
- School library in 21 st Century
- Activities for library periods
- Enhancing reading skills
- Why is reading important?
- Reading strategies
- Suggested Reading list
Session II
The second session of the day began with an activity. All the participants were given cut-outs of a leaf. Participants were supposed to write their ideas about how to enhance the library and shared with all. Afterwards, the cut-outs were pasted on a Banyan Tree. Resource person was elated by the ideas shared by all the participants. This activity was followed by another hands-on session which included Bookmark and Book Cover making. All the participants created and decorated the Bookmarks, Book Cover using innovative ideas to make them look more interesting and capture the reader’s imagination.
In the end, the session concluded with the distribution of certificates to all the participants. It was a great initiative taken by the CBSE to organize programme for School libraries. Altogether, the session was very informative.
For Students
PRIMARY PR CAMPUS
SAFE AND UNSAFE TOUCH
CLASS I & II – 23.09.22
A child’s emotional, social and physical development can be stunted by inappropriate experiences. Thus, it becomes imperative to broach and sensitize the children towards the need to be safe-aware and equipped to react appropriately while dealing with uncomfortable situations in life.
With an objective to spread awareness among children about ’Safe and Unsafe Touch’ and sensitize them about the dark realities of the society, an interactive session was conducted for classes I & II in collaboration with Ayaksha Health Care on 23.09.22. The workshop focussed on different strategies to be adopted for being safe and secure. Besides this, students were apprised of the safety rules and respect for ‘body space’. The enriching workshop concluded with a quiz in which the students participated wholeheartedly. The session was edifying and informative and would help the children safeguard themselves from any potential abuse in life.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN COLLABORATION WITH AYAKSHA HEALTH CARE
Attitudes towards foods are shaped during early school years, forming the basis for future eating habits. With the prime objective of raising awareness among children to make the right choices in terms of their diet and well-being, a workshop was organised for Class III on 09.09.22. The interactive workshop focussed on the need for good nutrition, healthy eating and importance of healthy lifestyle. The facilitator guided the children to attain and maintain a healthful lifestyle. Through the workshop the students were educated about the importance of food, eating right, exercising regularly, sleeping on time and remaining hydrated.
PRIMARY GR CAMPUS
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE - AN INTERACTIVE SESSION
In order to lead a happy and healthy life, one needs to work constantly on their lifestyle. It entails getting proper sleep, including a minimum amount of physical activity and a well-balanced, nutritious diet. Our body is our temple and a healthy mind resides only in a healthy body.
To motivate the students to lead a healthy lifestyle, a workshop on ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ was organised by AYAKSHA for the students of Class IV in the Primary Department, GR Campus on September 9, 2022. The Resource Person, Dr. Shilki Bhatia highlighted the importance of nutrition. She emphasised on including more protein in the regular diet of the child as it will aid in a holistic growth and development. Healthy carbs, fats, vitamins and minerals should also be a part of a balanced diet. While reiterating the necessity of sleep, she also focused on how a good amount of sleep is directly related to a better work behaviour.
It was an enriching and a much-needed session for our young learners.
PERSONAL SAFETY EDUCATION WITH CHILDREN TO PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
The students of Class IV in the Primary Department, GR Campus underwent an awareness programme through the workshop that was organized on ‘Personal Safety Education With Children to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse’. The workshop was conducted on August 26, 2022 by Bal Bharati Public School and the Resource Person was the school counsellor, Ms. Anjali Kaushik. She emphasized on a comprehensive model on personal safety education to empower children in order to prevent the risk of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and seek support in case of violation. The session focused on child safety which aimed to empower children to understand how to protect themselves from abuse of any kind.
The session also encouraged the concept of open communication between parents and their child. Child helpline number (1098) was introduced to children for the protection of all children aged from 0 to 18 years. The young learners were sensitised about their safe circle and safety measures were provided to them to facilitate awareness.
LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP : MANAGING EMOTIONS AND DEALING WITH AGGRESSION
A life skill session on ‘Managing Emotions and Dealing with Aggression’, which is the need of the hour, was conducted for the students of Class V of the Primary Department, GR Campus. The workshop was organised by Aspire India Envision India Edu Services on August 25, 2022.
The session focused on the distinct ways to manage emotions in different situations. Managing emotions is the ability to identify and express our emotions appropriately. The interactive workshop emphasised on managing emotions by understanding, expressing and releasing for a healthy well-being. The session was addressed to make students understand the methods to deal with and the ways to express their emotions by depicting a story of a girl named “Arshia’. Group activity and situational statements were given to students for which an enthusiastic response was received.
The session concluded with an insight on tips to handle emotions effectively and reflected the importance of mindfulness.
LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP : TIME MANAGEMENT
The skill to manage time is one of the most important skills children learn at school. This skill should be reinforced and encouraged across various educational institutions.
Thus, a thought-provoking life skill session on ‘Time Management’ was organised by Aspire India for the students of Class V in the Primary Department, GR Campus on August 22, 2022 emphasising the importance of time in one’s life.
The session focused on the importance of time and its effective utilisation. External stimuli like distraction and working styles were discussed with students. Bandit activity and self-assessment statement test on time management was conducted for each student where children altogether did the scoring and the results were interpreted.
It was a remarkable experience for the learners as it added to their overall awareness.
SELF DISCIPLINE: MY KEY TO BEING A WINNER
The art of getting perfect self-control requires hard discipline and dedication and the motivation for a disciplined life comes through a constructive vision and regular practice.
The Primary Department, GR Campus organized a workshop on August 16, 2022 for the students of Class V on the topic ‘Self-Discipline’. The resource person, Ms Jyotsana Bhardwaj from Envision India Eduservices elaborated on the multiple ways to achieve success in life. She reflected on the idea that one needs to be a disciple right from the beginning. Only through discipline, one can stay focused and form a strong opinion of one’s own. It was explained in the workshop that the foundation of self-discipline is the ability to control one’s thoughts, actions, attitude and feelings. Ms Jyotsana Bhardwaj believed that when a person leads his/her life without any rule or discipline, his/her life tends to become dull and directionless. Thus, this lack of understanding of the need for discipline makes the person ignorant.
The young learners were active participants and involved themselves in the discussions during the workshop. Their vocabulary related to life skills was enriched with new words like determination, restraint, willpower, stability, patience, consistency and firmness. The main aim was to enrich students with a sense of discipline and the ways to lead a disciplined life.
MIDDLE DEPARTMENT
MASAN CHITRAKALA WORKSHOP
In an arduous attempt to do popularise the tribal art forms, Mr Madhusudan Das in association with the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, has been exploring the unexplored in remote regions of the country and disseminate the art forms gained amongst school and college students. He has been actively painting a plethora of unique art forms and teaching the same across the globe. Our school graciously welcomed Mr Das for conducting an art workshop on 10 and 15 November 2022 for the students of classes VI-VIII in the art room of the Middle Department. Our children availed this opportunity to acquaint themselves with the Rajvanshi’s tribal art of North Bengal ‘Masan Chitrakala’. The two days’ workshop witnessed an astounding participation of 90 students from all three classes who swayed and swindled in sharp strokes and colours that it achieved it’s true essence.
Session 2021-2022
For Teachers
For Students
| Class | Date | Conducted by | Name of the Workshop |
| IV – V | 29.12.21 | Tiger Trust | Waste Management and Environmental |
| IV- V | 23.02.22 | National Museum | Excavation In A Box |
| V | 05.03.22 | Ms. Anjali Kaushik, School Counselor | Adolescence And Safety Education |
| Class | Date | Conducted by | Name of the workshop |
| IV-V | 29-07-21 | Tiger Trust | Movie Screening-Macchli |
| IV-V | 30-07-21 | Scholastic India | Story narration by Ms. Arti Sonthalia |
| IV-V | 4-08-21 | Times NIE | Webinar on Creative Writing |
| IV-V | 14-08-21 | Times NIE | Webinar on Vedic Maths |
| V | 28-29 -8-21 | Amoli Trust | Personal Safety |
| IV | 4-5 .9.21 | Amoli Trust | Personal Safety |
Session 2020-2021
For Teachers
With an aim to equip teachers with Asthma emergency preparedness, a webinar was organized by Lung Care Foundation (LCF) in association with the BEST Club of the school on 5 May 2020 .Fifteen teachers of the Middle Department participated in the virtual hour-long webinar and strengthened their competence in managing Asthma in schools. The expert panelist for the webinar Dr. Neeraj Jain, Pulmonologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi provided detailed information on Asthma, its triggers, emergency medical care, myths, Asthma Policy for schools, Asthma checklist and Emergency Response Plan for Asthma attack. The LCF will also provide e- certificates to all the participating teachers. The webinar was definitely efficacious in broadening the health possibilities at large.
For Students
Session 2019-2020
For Students
The students of class VIII participated in the workshop conducted by the Cello company on 1 November 2019 and learnt about effective ways of handling stress related to examination and emerge as winners.
HT organised a Puppet show for class IV & V. Mr Mahesh Kumar was the Resource person of the workshop. The show was entertaining and had a touch of humour in it.
The characters were quite comical and the resource person delivered the dialogues in a very amusing manner which captured the attention and imagination of all the students. On the whole the programme was very enjoyable and fascinating for the students.
The Primary Department of the school in association with Cello organized a workshop on Secret to Great Handwriting for Class V on 1 November 2019. Activity sheets were distributed to all students and then they were instructed to write and copy a short paragraph in their activity sheet in a span of 5 minutes.
After the task the resource person explained the five factors of handwriting namely – Speed of handwriting, letter formation, connectivity, zones in writing and spacing and also apprised children how they can choose a correct pen according to their nail size and showed some yoga for hands.
Students were also informed about Write to Win Competition where they can record one minute of their speed handwriting and can submit at writetowin@cellopens.com to win attractive prizes.
Mentoring Session for Class X
An interactive Mentoring Session was held to apprise students of class X to attempt the CBSE Science Examination. The resource person, Mr. Suraj Prakash, Director, BBPSTC, familiarized the students with the blue print of the question paper of the board exam and shared numerous significant tips to help students write the exam calmly, systematically and within the allotted time.
For Teachers
Yoga Workshop for Staff Members
A three-day Yoga Workshop was organised for the staff members of the Primary and Montessori Department at the Pusa Road Campus from 4.07.19 to 6.07.19. It was conducted by Yoga instructor Ms. Suryanka and Ms. Shweta.The session was aimed at introducing the foundational yoga poses and asanas which can be practised regularly to keep the body fit & refresh the mind , thus bringing positivity in life. The session was very rejuvenating and all the teachers participated with great enthusiasm.
Session 2018-2019
Mentoring Session for class X
An interactive Mentoring Session was held to apprise students of class X to attempt the CBSE Science Examination. The resource person, Mr. Suraj Prakash, Director, BBPSTC, familiarized the students with the blue print of the question paper of the board exam and shared numerous significant tips to help students write the exam calmly, systematically and within the allotted time.
| Class | Date | Conducted by | Name of the workshop |
| III A- H | 26.11.18 | The Hindu(Young World)
Resource Person: Ms Jasvinder Kaur |
Skill Enhancing Games |
| IV –V Girls | 26.11.18 | BBPS,GR
Resource Person: Ms Anjali Kaushik |
Adolescence Education Workshop |
| II A-H | 19.12.18 | Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd.
Resource Person- Ms Nitika Dutta Gupta |
Story Telling |
| III A- H | 21.12.18 | The Hindu(Young World)
Resource Person: Ms Jasvinder Kaur |
Behavioural Skills |
| III A- H (Girls) | 24.12.18 | BBPS, PR
Resource Person: Ms Latika Bhalla, Ms Neerja Bhardwaj |
Good Touch, Bad Touch |
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The Psychology students of class XII went to VIMHANS Hospital on 23 December 2018 for an educational visit. |
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| Name of the Workshop | Date | Conducted by | Attended by |
| Inter School Collaborative Workshop on evaluating subject wise class X Board Papers | 11.01.19 | CBSE
ResourcePerson - Dr. Joseph Emanuel, Dr. Shweta Singh |
Mr. Rajeev Maakan
Ms. Kavita Bhatia Ms Malini Dhall Chawla |
| Inclusive Education | 09.01.19 | DoE, Thyagraj Stadium
Resource Person: Ms Seema Tuli, Principal Mr T.D. Dhariyal, SCERT Ms Shailja Sharma , Advocate |
Ms Poonam Sondhi |
| Courtesies & Manners | 16.11.18 | BBPS GRH Marg at PR Campus
Resource Person: Ms Nanu Rekhi |
All Montessori Teachers |
| CRISP- The Consortium for Research and Innovation in School Pedagogy | 17.11.18 | BBPS, GRH Marg
Resource Person: Mr Rajat Krishnan |
60 teachers of the Primary Department (GR and PR campus) |
| CRISP- The Consortium for Research and Innovation in School Pedagogy | 27.11.18 | BBPS GRH Marg at PR Campus
Resource Person: Mr Rajat Krishnan |
Group-1 of Primary Teachers |
| Webinar(MASP) | 30.11.18 | BBPS GRH Marg at PR Campus
Resource Person: Ms Tanushree |
Ms Maninder Kaur
Ms Nitu Khurana Ms Natasha Jain Ms Mridula Ghai Ms Reena Sharma Ms Jeevika S Kumar |
| EduDays | 04.12.18 to 05.12.18 | Microsoft in Education
Resource Person: Dr Vinnie Jauhari, Director of Education Advocacy |
Ms Monika Thareja
Ms Mallika Sharma |
| CRISP WORKSHOP | 01.12.18 | BBPS, GR
Resource Person: Mr. Rajat Krishan |
Group-1 of Primary Teachers |
| CPT Mathematics Workshop | 01.12.18 | BBPS, GR
Resource Person: Prof. Dharam Prakash, Mr. Anoop |
Primary Department
Teachers Ms Neelam Dhingra Ms Charu Saxena Ms Sandhya Thapar Ms Nidhi Bajaj Ms Sanju Sehgal |
| 3D Lab Training Session | 01.12.18 | BBPS , PR
Resource Person: Ms Reetu Dawar |
All Primary Teachers |
| CRISP- The Consortium for Research and Innovation in School Pedagogy | 07.12.18 | BBPS, PR
Resource Person: Mr Rajat Krishnan |
Group-1 of
Primary Teachers |
| Theatre in Education | 11.12.18 | BBPS, GR
Resource Person: Ms Rekha Sharma, Ms Sonia Chhabra |
Primary Department Teachers |
| CRISP- The Consortium for Research and Innovation in School Pedagogy | 11.12.18 | BBPS, PR
Resource Person: Mr Rajat Krishnan |
Group-2 of Primary Teachers |
| Microsoft ‘Team’ | 14.12.18 | MICROSOFT | Ms Sonia Sharma |
| CRISP- The Consortium for Research and Innovation in School Pedagogy | 18.12.18 | BBPS, GR
Resource Person: Mr. Rajat Krishan, |
Group-2 of Primary Teachers |
| Commerce Workshop on Case Studies of Business Studies | 19.12.18 | BBPS, GR
Resource Person: Mr Tapan Pathak |
Ms Paran Mehta |
Under the aegis of Road Safety Campaign 2018 -2019 a workshop was conducted by Delhi Traffic Police on 26th July 2018, at Punjabi Bagh Traffic Training Park. It was attended by Ms.Reetu Dawar and Ms Ruchi Sethi Gupta. The workshop commenced with a short movie on road safety, followed by a talk by ASI Manoj from the Road Safety Cell. Ms. Pushpal Kaur, SI, Road Safety Cell, also delivered a lecture on how to discourage minor driving among the students and the necessity of wearing helmets by pillion riders.
The significance of road signs, signals and markings as well as traffic rules was also explained. Various activities which will be conducted by Delhi Traffic Police during the current session were listed and explained. The role of school teachers in motivating the children to observe the traffic rules was discussed. The workshop ended with an interactive on session in which all the participants exchanged their thoughts on need, importance and means to spread road safety awareness.
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WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS AT BBPS TRAINING CENTRE, Pitampura (15.05.17-19.05.17 )
A workshop was conducted at BBPS Training Centre Pitampura for the teachers of Montessori Department from units all over Delhi,NCR and associated branches of BBPS.It was a 5 day Capacity Building programme from 15th to 19th of May 2017.
All the participants were welcomed by Mr. Suraj Prakash, Director Bal Bharati Training Centre and Dr.Romila Soni.
The chief areas covered were
• How to conduct Circle Time
• Ways to go about the Theme Based Approach
• Assessment through reflective practices, observations and portfolios
• Puppet Making through use of waste material and paper
• A theatre based workshop on motivating teachers was the highlight. Techniques to relax, refresh and replenish through meditation and effective communication were given.
Certificates of Participation were handed out by Mr. S.K Bhattacharya, Chairman Bal Bharati Training Centre at Pitampura.
Workshop on Good Touch and Bad Touch
| Class | Date | Conducted by | Name of the workshop |
| STREAM SELECTION GUIDANCE WORKSHOP:Stream Selection Guidance Workshop was conducted for the parents of students of class X on 4 February 2017. Relevant information about the available subject options in class XI was shared. The school counsellor also guided the parents about the criteria for selection of stream and the major career avenues available for each stream. The queries of the parents were satisfactorily answered. Altogether, 90 parents attended the workshop | |||
| SAMPRESHAN:
On 24 January 2017, the documentary film ’Zikr us parivash Ka’ on the life of the legendary singer Begum Akhtar was screened for the students of class VII in the school auditorium. It was a presentation by Sangeet Natak Akademi. The students were apprised about the objectives of the Sangeet Natak Akademi by Ms. Shruti Lal, Ms Ruby, the Resource persons from the Akademy. The film was followed by an Interactive session which concluded with students penning down their views regarding the entire session. |
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| ANUBHUTI:
A learn of 19 members of Anubhuti, the street play society of Janki Devi Memorial College presented a ‘Nukkad Natak’ in the school premises on 13 February 2017. Students of class VII were shown the Natak, ‘Maila Kuchaila’ which was conceptualised, scripted and directed by the Amit Tiwari. The play, attempted to sensitize students to the life of manual scavengers, their miserable living and working conditions and the inconsiderate attitude of society towards them. The play was followed by an interactive session with the members of Anubhuti. |
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| 7 Students of Class X | 30.01.17 | BBPS, Dwarka
Resource Person: Mrs. Shweta Bhardwaj – TOEFL Mr. Soumajit Dey -IIHM |
Career Fair |
| 4 Students of Class XI | 25.01.17 | Expressions India
Resource Person: Dr. Jitendra Nagpal Moolchand Medcity. |
Youth and Leadership Summit |
| 61 Students of Class XI | 21.01.17 | Visited Bennett initiative at University-A Times Group Greater Noida
Resource Person: Prof. Sunit Tuli Ms. Deepika |
Educational –cum-Career Guidance visit to Bennett University |
| 20 Students of Class VII | 28.01.17 | BBPS,GR
Resource Person Mr Vaibhav Kush |
Leadership Training: Ride Safe India Programme by ROSES |
| 20 Students of Class VII | 13.02.17 | Road Audit , Nanak Sar Gurudwara
Resource Person Mr Vaibhav Kush |
Leadership Training: Ride Safe India Programme by ROSES |
| 20 Students of Class VII | 18.02.17 | Meeting with School Coordinators
Resource Person Mr Vaibhav Kush |
Leadership Training: Ride Safe India Programme by ROSES |
| XII | 19.04.16 | FIITJEE
Resource Person: Mr. Rajiv Gokhlany |
Motivational Talk - Setting Goals and Achieving Them. |
Structured life skills programme ‘ASPIRE’ is being run in collaboration with Envision India for classes IX and X in the session 2016-17. The programme includes six modules which will be conducted section-wise in an interactive manner. Parents are also invited to attend the same.
Following workshops were held for the students during the period of the report:
| Class | Date | Topic |
| IX – A,B,C | 12.07.16 | Enhance your self confidence |
| IX – D,E,F | 13.07.16 | Enhance your self confidence |
| IX – G,H | 14.07.16 | Enhance your self confidence |
| IX – A | 14.07.16 | Positive attitude – a key to success |
| IX – B,C,D | 19.07.16 | Positive attitude – a key to success |
| IX – E,F,G | 20.07.16 | Positive attitude – a key to success |
Workshop for Teachers- 'How to inculcate reading habits in young learners'
An interactive session for the teachers of the Primary Department on 'How to inculcate reading habits in young learners' was organised on 17 February 2018, at the Pusa Road Campus. The resource person Mrs. Shikha Malhotra highlighted the importance of books in the session and cited various learning situations where a book can do wonders and help children in decision making & choosing the correct path. She emphasised that parents must read to their children right from their childhood as every new book opens a new world to the child. She displayed & shared interesting titles on Maths fiction, grammar fiction and other social issues like gender equality. She even presented wordless books which had only images and can be used for story telling in various regional languages.
 It was suggested that students must be encouraged to do silent reading for at least fifteen minutes every morning. The session ended with a conclusion that reading skills can be honed if students have access to books and other reading material right from their play schools.
WORKSHOP FOR BBPS TEACHER, Primary Department on the topic Learning Outcomes – Pedagogy, Assessment and Quality Assurance Date- 17th May 2017 - 19th May 2017 Venue- Bal Bharati public school, GRH Marg; School Auditorium Resource Persons- Mr. Suraj Prakash, Dr. Anoop Rajput, Ms. Pratibha Kohli (for EVS) The informative workshop was divided into three sessions. In the first session, Teachers were apprised to quantify learning of pupils which is really important to fulfil the learning objectives. What are learning outcomes and the pedagogy to achieve desired learning outcomes were discussed. In the second session, Dr. Anoop gave an insight to how student centred learning helps retaining knowledge better. How a teacher should adopt a technique to teach students from whole to part was also an interesting and useful tip discussed. After a tea break for half an hour The third session was taken in respective classrooms by different resource persons for each subject namely Maths, Hindi, English and EVS where teachers actively took part in group discussions and also had an interactive talk with the resource person focussing on the challenges a teacher faces during subject teaching and ways to deal with them effectively. The key words to design learning outcomes were listed. Teachers got a chance to design their own learning objectives, decide corresponding pedagogy and also to select the learning outcomes based on the keywords mentioned to them taking any topic of their subject. This helped the teachers to practically apply their learning. The session ended with boosting up teachers with a new zeal to provide a better learning environment for students and to quantify assessment of learning. WORKSHOP ON FIRST-AID: A Workshop on First Aid was organised on 14 March 2017 for the teachers of Primary Department. Around 30 teachers attended the workshop. Conducted by Dr Debashis Dhar Senior Consultant, Department of Critical Care and Emergency, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, the workshop aimed at disseminating information about the techniques of administering Basic First Aid and training in Health Care. Dr Dhar discussed the causes, symptoms, and first aid to be given in several health conditions ranging from common to critical, such as Asthma, Seizures, Fainting, Nose Bleeding, Abrasions, Fractures and Sprains. Different splints and method of using them was also explained. Critical Conditions like Cardiac Arrest and Choking; and the technique of giving compression; mouth to mouth and bag mask ventilation to revive a patient were also demonstrated using a human sized dummy. He also discussed the use of AED- Automated External Defibrillator. |
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| Name of the Workshop | Date | Conducted By | Attended By |
| Supercharge your class room | 04.03.17 | Resource Person:
Mr Mathu Shalini (Khan Academy) |
Ms Geeta Balani
Ms Kiranjeet Chugh Mr Rajiv Maakan Ms Neelam Dhingra Ms Sanju Ms Nidhi Bajaj Ms Sandhya Ms Savita |
| Workshop on 3R’s | 13.02.17 | NPC in Collaboration with Ministry of Urban Development
Resource Person: Ramakant (Dy. Advisor PHE) Mr. N.K. Verma (Former Director(PCB), Vaishali Nandan (Sr. Advisor, GIZ) |
Ms. Pooja Seth
Ms. Shashi Sahani |
| Paper Plane Workshop | 15.02.17 | Australian High Commission
Resource Person : Mr. Dylan Parker Mr. James Norton |
Ms. Maninder Kaur
Ms. Anita Dua |
| NPSC Conference 2016-17 | 16.02.17
to 17.02.17 |
NPSC
Resource Person: Mr. Amitabh Kant, IAS CEO,NITI Aayog Mr. K C Singh, former Ambassador Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs. Dr. R.K. Chaturvedi IAS,Chairman CBSE Prof. Sugata Mitra Director, Sole Central + Many More |
Ms Sonika Babbar
Ms Sunita Rawat |
| FRENCH WORKSHOP:
On 27 January 2017, the School hosted a workshop for teachers of French, organised by Rachna Sagar Educational Publishers. It was attended by 60 teachers from schools in Delhi NCR. The resource person, Dr. Kiran Chaudhry, Professor of French, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi focused on different forms and activities of grammar feasible in an Indian classroom; and the latest techniques and methods for teaching French as a foreign language. |
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| Combating NCD’s at an early age” | 31.01.17 | Indian Academy of Paediatrics | Ms Shashi Kala Jain
Ms Arti (French) |
| Bringing computational thinking to schools | 20.6.16 | CompTA, Google, TCSResource Person:
Prof. Pankaj Jalote Ms. Neelima Gupta |
Ms. Monika Thareja |
| Cyber Security | 11.6.16 | Computer Teachers Association (CompTA)
Resource Person: Mr. Kshitij |
Ms Vinita Dhawan
Ms. Monika Thareja |
| Hindi Vyakaran: Bhasha Aur Vartni | 14.5.16 | BBPS GRH MargResource Person:
Ms Vandana Sharma |
All Montessori & Primary Teachers |
| Capacity Building Programme on Scholastic aspects of CCE | 01.04.16
& 02.04.16 |
CBSE Resource Person:
Ms Archana Sharma Ms Alka Kher |
Ms Vaneeta Gupta
Ms Anju Marwah |
| Ethics in Elementary Education | 07.04.16 | D S Kothari Centre, Delhi
Resource Person: Ms Meenakshi Thapan |
Ms Anuradha Goel |
| Are We Opinion Leaders or Bottle Necks? | 18.04.16 | Goonj
Resource Person: Ms Anshu Gupta |
Ms Renu Malhotra |
| Youth Parliament | 21.04.16
to 22.04.16 |
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Resource Person: Mr. R.C. Mohanty |
Ms Alka Nagpal
Ms Nisha Negi |
| Green School Project (GSP) Audit 2016 | 28.04.16 | Resource Person:Ms. Ajanta Sidkar | Ms Deepanjully Mahanta |
| Accountancy Workshop | 29.04.16 | Sultan Chand & SonsResource Person:
Mr. S.S. Sehrawat Mr G.S. Grewal Mr R.K. Khosla |
Ms Vaneeta Gupta
Ms Shailja Nagpal |
| Name of the Workshop | Date | Resource Person | Attended by |
| Onsite Capacity Building Programme (Conducted at BBPS,GR) | 04.02.17 | Resource Person- Ms Aradhana Sharma | All Primary Teachers |
| Action Research | 13.02.17 to 14.02.17 | Resource Person: Dr. Neerja Raghavan | Ms Anupam Sachdev
Ms Sunita Gehani Ms Deepa Ahuja Ms Deepanjully Mahanta Ms Pushpinder Kaur Ms Sukriti Sehgal |
| Onsite Capacity Building Programme (Conducted at BBPS,GR) | 18.02.17 | Resource Person-
Ms Inderbir Kaur |
All Primary Teachers |
| Just in English Please | 22.02.17 | BBPS,GRH Marg Pusa Road Campus
Resource Person: Ms Rekha Sharma |
All Montessori & Primary Teachers |
| Capacity Building Programme on Action Research:
Reflective Teacher |
21.04.16 | Ms Neeraja Raghavan | Ms Kanika Sareen
Ms Maninder Kaur Ms Sonia Sharma Ms Satinder Kaur Ms Savita Mehta |
| Capacity Building Programme for TGT’s | 11.05.16 to 15.05.16 | Ms Neeta Rastogi
Dr. Suraj Prakash Prof. Ahrar Husain Ms Rita Talwar Dr Gurjeet Kaur Dr Kalyani Mr Hari Om Gupta Mr Kapil Tripathi Dr. Amarendra Prasad Behera |
23 TGTs (English, Maths, Science and Social Science) |
| Capacity Building Programme for Mont. Teachers | 16.05.16
to 18.05.16 |
Prof Aadarsh
Ms Romila Soni Ms Upasana Dembla Ms Madhvi Menon Dr. Bharti Ms Madhu Pant |
26 Mont. Teachers |
| Capacity Building Programme for Primary teachers and TGT Hindi | 16.05.16
to 20.05.16 |
Mr R. MeganathanDr Dharam Prakash
Mr Anup Kumar Rajput Ms Sudha,Rangarajan Dr Madhu Pant Mr R. Meganathan Ms Villie Aria Ms Sudha Rangarajan Ms Shilpa Jaiswal Dr. Satya Veer Singh |
07 TGT Hindi &
41 Primary Teachers |