Session on Handling Stress and Anxiety was organized at BCM School
Stress is a physical reaction to a person's emotions. Both positive events and negative events can cause stress. An interactive session on How to handle stress and anxiety in teenage was organized for the students. The resource person Dr. D.S. Batth, MD Pediatrician & Elected President of Adolescent Health Academy of Punjab had a talk with more than 200 students. This session was organized especially for the students of Classes VI to VIII those who are on the threshold of facing challenging situations ahead. Because of the fast developing technology and media exposure, the tender minds of the young boys and girls are often perplexed which makes them vulnerable to negative forces. He laid great emphasis on the ways and means to cope with stressful situations which teenagers pass through, especially exam related stress. He also said that stress to some extent is useful too, for it creates an urge in their minds to gear up and start their preparations. Very useful tops like creating the right study environment, identifying the essential information, summarizing revising, taking care of one’s health etc were also given.

A Special assembly was conducted by Class VIII D on the theme  Importance of Aim in life.

School  assembly   class presentation  was conducted  on CULTURE  OF PUNJAB  by X F which provided an overview of the customs , traditions and life styles of Punjabi people. Students  presented GIDDHA, BHANGRA in traditional  outfits .They also presented MIME ,SPEECH, GROUP SONG  and STAND UP COMEDY in which students  showcased their  talent and vibrant the aura of the auditorium. Parents and concerned authorities  appreciated  the efforts  of the students.

BCM School ,Chandigarh Road orchestrated a magnificent cultural carnival on May 13, 2023. The vibrant event brought together the school's talented students and esteemed alumni, who curated an enchanting array of attractions within the school playground. The stalls boasted an enticing blend of mouthwatering delicacies, captivating nail art, thrilling games, mesmerizing henna designs, and much more.
The carnival exuded an atmosphere of sheer excitement, showcasing an impressive showcase of talents. A multitude of parents, students, teachers, and their loved ones flocked to the festival, captivated by the diverse range of activities on display. The event served as a poignant reminder of India's rich cultural heritage, highlighting the unity found within its diverse tapestry.
Mr. D.P Guleria, the esteemed Principal of the school, took a moment to express his heartfelt appreciation towards the students and teachers for their unwavering dedication, which undoubtedly contributed to the resounding success of the event.on May 13, 2023. The vibrant event brought together the school's talented students and esteemed alumni, who curated an enchanting array of attractions within the school playground. The stalls boasted an enticing blend of mouthwatering delicacies, captivating nail art, thrilling games, mesmerizing henna designs, and much more.
The carnival exuded an atmosphere of sheer excitement, showcasing an impressive showcase of talents. A multitude of parents, students, teachers, and their loved ones flocked to the festival, captivated by the diverse range of activities on display. The event served as a poignant reminder of India's rich cultural heritage, highlighting the unity found within its diverse tapestry.
Mr. D.P Guleria, the esteemed Principal of the school, took a moment to express his heartfelt appreciation towards the students and teachers for their unwavering dedication, which undoubtedly contributed to the resounding success of the event.

The students enthralled the audience by showcasing their diverse talents in a plethora of activities, including power point presentation on history and culture of Punjab, role play on Immigration, soul-stirring poetry recitation, mesmerizing song, and captivating dances like Giddha and Bhangra performed in vibrant traditional outfits.
The auditorium was filled with an electric atmosphere as the students effortlessly displayed their skills in Mime and passion in playing instruments like Tabla and Guitar leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. The diligent efforts and hard work put forth by the students were duly acknowledged and appreciated by the concerned authorities, who commended their dedication and talent

BCM school, sector 32 has always aimed at the overall development of its students as a result of which we have earned a reputation for producing well trained and competitive youngsters across all groups. Keeping in tune with the same, BCM school organised a 2 day inter- house basketball tournament for senior section boys on May 10 and 11. After the formal opening by the Principal of the school, Mr DP Guleria, the basketball court was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome atmosphere. The budding players were beset by various emotions like apprehension, pride and aggression. After the initial league of matches , the final match was played between Ravi and Yamuna Houses. Ravi house emerged as the winner.  All the members of the winning team were awarded medals and a trophy was presented to them by the Principal. The players learned that a game is not only about winning but also about knowing how to accept defeat gracefully.

A special assembly  on Mother’s day was organized by students of X B to celebrate Mother’s day on 10th May, 2023.The main idea was to highlight the importance of mother in the life of a child and to make our mothers feel special.To make the  celebration more special , mothers of students of class X B were invited to the school to be a part of the colorful celebration.
On the theme of ‘Mother’s Love and sacrifice’, special songs, dances, mime and poetic recitation were presented. The heartfelt and stellar performance of the students was a moment of reckoning for the mothers to introspect on the immense influence and pivotal role one has to play in a child’s life.

School  assembly    class XG presentation  was conducted  on  Brain Drain which provided an overview of the India’s brain drain that  is West’s brain gain.”. Students  presented diversed dance form of India like Garba, Bharatnatayam, BHANGRA and even western dance also.  They also presented MIME , SKIT WITH SONG, SPEECH, POEM , STAND UP COMEDY AND QAWWALI in which students  flaunted and their  talent created a good ambience for audiences. Even one parent has expressed her views on the topic that was showing the interest of the parents with assembly and its topic. Parents and concerned authorities  appreciated  the efforts  of the students.

World Hand Hygiene Day is a global event, intends to unite people to increase awareness about Hand Hygiene. An awareness session on Hand Hygiene was organized  for the students of class VI. The Resource Person Dr Benika Kajla, Microbiologist Consultant at Fortis Hospital, explained the importance and correct ways of washing hands during the workshop. Students were also explained how bacteria spreads through different sense organs. The workshop aimed at making children aware about different ways of washing hands and the importance of using soap or hand wash. A practical demo was also given by Dr Kajla’s team for a better understanding of washing hands properly to children. Later on, the organizer of the event Mr. Sanjay Ojha, General Manager Ferro India Pvt. Ltd. cleared the queries related to usage of soap and sanitizers.

The students enthralled the audience by showcasing their diverse talents in a plethora of activities, including captivating speeches,Mime, soul-stirring poetry recitations, mesmerizing folk songs, and captivating dance, performed in vibrant traditional outfits.The auditorium was filled with an electric atmosphere as the students effortlessly displayed their skills and passion, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. The diligent efforts and hard work put forth by the students were duly acknowledged and appreciated by the concerned authorities, who commended their dedication and talent.

On the occasion of Labour Day, the students of Class X A conducted a week-long celebration, which included a special assembly. The assembly was filled with various performances, such as choreography, mime, poems, speeches, and greeting cards for the labourers of the school.

The students put in a lot of effort and hard work to make the assembly a success. They wanted to showcase their appreciation for the labourers who work tirelessly to keep the school running smoothly.

The performances were not only entertaining but also had a deeper message. The speeches and poems emphasized the importance of treating labourers with respect and dignity. The students also learned the importance of speaking politely and behaving generously towards the labourers.

Parents were highly appreciative of the efforts put in by the students and the teachers. They felt that such activities helped inculcate the values of empathy and respect in their children. Overall, the special assembly on Labour Day was a huge success, and the students learned valuable lessons that they will carry with them for life.

The Labour Day celebration held at BCM School, Chandigarh Road was a resounding success. Students from classes l to X took part in a wide range of activities, including a special assembly, role-playing, poster making, and thank-you card making, singing,mime etc. The students demonstrated their talents with great enthusiasm and zeal. Besides this ,the school also honoured its support staff by providing sumptuous lunch to mark this day..

                      Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body-Martha Graham

BCM School Chandigarh Road has always emphasized on the importance of extracurricular activities which include dance and music. Students of various classes set the stage on fire with their scintillating performances, from hip hop, Zoomba and Free style to our very own Bhangra and Gidda. The show made BCMites aware of the diverse dance forms prevalent across the world. The engagement from the audience proved that it was an enriching experience for the audience as well. In the end, Students grooved on their favourite music along with their teachers.

An inter-class display board decoration competition was held  at the School. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from students of different classes who created visually stunning and informative displays on a variety of topics ranging from environmental conservation to historical events. The judges were impressed by the creativity and efforts  put in by the students and found it difficult to choose the winners. The competition was a great success, fostering a sense of healthy competition among the students while also encouraging them to learn and explore new concepts.

The following classes has won the prizes:

Result are as follows

In ix class

FIRST -IX A

 Teacher name Ms. Manpreet Kaur

SECOND - IX B

Teacher name Ms.Heena vashist

THIRD - IX C, D

Teacher name - Ms.Renu and Ms. Shipra

INTER HOUSE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT  

Volleyball, one of the most exciting outdoor games, had kept the energetic volleyball enthusiasts of BCM, sector 32 A waiting for a very long time. The Inter house volleyball tournament for class XII students started on April 26, 2023 with the inspiring words of the principal Mr. DP Guleria. The first day, four league matches were played out of which the Yamuna house emerged as the first finalist. On 28 April, the second day began with a decisive match between the Satluj house and the Ravi house to get the second finalist. The final match started with the formal introduction of both teams’ players to the Principal who boosted the morale of all the finalists and wished them luck. The players of both the houses performed their best to bag victory. Their conviction to give their best numerous smashes and serves, sneaky drops and fearless blocking and rotation patterns left the audience dumb – stricken. At the end, the Yamuna house emerged as the winner. All the team members of the winning house were awarded medals and a trophy was presented to them by the Principal and other dignitaries. The tournament ended with a beautiful  bhangra performance by students of class XII.

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work !!

Meeting of students of BEAS  House was conducted today to discuss and plan various house-related activities and events. House In-charge and House teachers  were also introduced to the students .House captains extensively stressed about the need for more participation of students from their respective houses.This infused a renewed house spirit as they vowed to work upon their weaknesses, build upon their strengths, work in cohesion and take their houses to greater heights. Such  meetings promote teamwork, leadership and healthy competition among students, as well as foster a sense of belonging within the school community.

Literary Week is an exciting annual feature on our school calendar. It aims at infusing in the children across the classes, an appreciation, understanding and love for literature.   Literary Week was observed with much aplomb in its various genres from 17 to 24 April 2023. A week-long celebration of literary week was organized in the remembrance of great poet and author William Shakespeare on his birth anniversary on April 23. The whole week was denoted to improve the literary skills of students in all the classes. A plethora of activities was organized by literary club in order to provide a great opportunity to students to showcase their talent in various skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening. Students participated in an array of activities like Reading Challenge, Oration of Favourite Story, Word Chain, Dictionary Navigation, Vocabulary Tools, DEAR activity, Spell Check, Book Cover Making, Acrostic Poem Writing, Extempore, Biography writing , Slogan Writing etc. Students were made aware about the life history of the bard of Avon, William Shakespeare. A video show on the famous drama of William Shakespeare “The Merchant of Venice” was arranged for the students. The week-long literature carnival thus came to a successful end. It was a week filled with flurry and excitement.

Orientation Sessions, in the starting of new session, help the students to get to know about the rules and regulations of the school and also help the students to adjust in new environment. School Counsellor Mr. Sagar Khandelwal conducted orientation session of Class VI students. He acquainted them with the rules and regulations of school and made them understand that change is an integral part of life. They should be ready to cope up with the changes that would occur in their life. He also made them aware about the house system and the house mentors of middle wing.

Every year, Earth Day is celebrated at BCM School, Chd. Road to remind the students of their duties towards ‘Mother Nature.’ As a part of environmental education, "Go- Green" initiative was taken to engage the whole school community in making a difference. A plethora of educational and action-oriented activities were organized by Eco Club through which students conveyed the message of “Save Earth, Save Lives”. The school campus buzzed with different activities like Poem Recitation, Poster Making, Model Making, Making of Herbarium sheets, Transforming Trash into Treasure, Video Presentation and Bird Feeder Making.  In an Inter House Poster Making Competition for the students of class IV and V students prepared thought provoking posters showcasing Environmental challenges. Students of class I to III recited beautiful poems and expressed their concern for our ailing planet. An awareness session on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle was organized for the students of class VIII. All the students participated in these activities with full exuberance.

With the vision  to foster a passion and aptitude for science and technology and to provide a unique platform to Innovative and creative Innovators, the Innovation Club at BCM school, Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana  organized the inaugural activity of Power point presentation for the students of grade IX & X on the theme The Future world and My innovative idea on April 21, 2023. The Innovation Club  aimed to promote a culture of innovation and a conducive environment for generation of ideas.

The opening video gave an insight into how an ideal platform helps individuals to develop nimble thinking so they could identify problems and find solutions that create value. The students led the entire event from planning to execution.

The participants presented their ideas with great enthusiasm and creativity. The topics covered a wide range of areas such as renewable energy sources, health and wellness, education, and transportation.

Innovation Club is set up to provide students a platform to think out of the box. The hands-on activities in club promote innovation, creativity and engagement.

Mr. D. P Guleria applauded the teachers for their endeavour of igniting intellectual inquiry in the students. He asserted that through Innovation Club, school aims to revolutionize the conventional paradigm of learning into a modern and futuristic layout by providing an intriguing reality-learning environment to the student to learn and engage.

Name of the winners are

??1st    Rishav and Arnav

??2nd   Aryan Shriwastav  and Upneet

??3rd  Ishaan and Sanal

Self-introduction activity for the students of class IX was held successfully in our school. The objective of this activity was to help the students introduce themselves to their classmates and teachers in a fun and interactive way.

The students participated enthusiastically in this activity and shared interesting information about themselves such as their hobbies, interests, and achievements. This activity helped them gain confidence and encouraged them to express themselves freely.

The  activity provided a platform for the students to get to know each other better and foster a sense of camaraderie among them.

BCMites celebrated World Heritage Day with great splendor. Tiny tots of KG prepared placards & collages of Seven Wonders of the World. Students of classes 1 to 10 shared facts related to heritage sites and also decorated their display boards on different states of India showing its rich culture and heritage. They were also made aware about the rich heritage of India through Power point & video presentation. Special speech on the topic was delivered by the students of Classes VI to VIII.

Strengthening the initiative of Swadesh Manthan,  class V A showcased the vibrant culture of Rajasthan in the form of different dance forms and folk songs of the state. Students presented a choreography also to present the hues of the state. All the students participated enthusiastically.

Food is one of the 5 key factors of Mission Prakriti. An awareness session was organized for the students of class VIII to make the students aware on how to prevent food wastage.  A lot of people find it difficult to earn even their 2 meals a day. On the other hand, a large quantity of food is wasted during festivals & wedding season. Volunteers of Hunger Aid India made the children aware about their NGO how they provide food to the needy people. They also cleared students’ queries regarding collection of food from different resources who contact them in case of need. They motivated children not to waste food and also to contact them in case if they come up with such situations.

To mark the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar, Students of class VIII participated in biography writing competition. The competition aimed to encourage students to recognise Dr. Ambedkar's vision to create a nation on the firm grounds of democracy and social justice along with sustainable development. Students were also made aware about his contribution in the framing of our Indian Constitution and also its application which is our future responsibility. They displayed their writing as well as their artistic talent in writing biography

A session on Entrepreneurship and Happiness was organized for the students of class VIII. Resource Person Mr. Shibanandan Das from MBCIE gave examples of famous entrepreneurs like Warren Buffet, Ruskin Bond, Madam Currie etc. who took risk in their life and became successful. He also added that the real meaning of happiness is creating and inventing something. We can’t be happy if we just follow the race. This kind of happiness is just momentary. Over all, it was an interesting session in which he motivated students to follow their passion without thinking about societal pressure.

To acquaint the students about the World Health Day, various activities were conducted. Students relished healthy food and also shared nutritive value of the respective dish with their classmates. Health tips were given by Health Club members. There was a Teachers’ Talk in every class to make the students aware of the importance of the day and good health. Students were motivated to keep good health by following health tips. Students were inspired to have personal Hygiene and also to take a balanced diet. Students enjoyed healthy food during fruit break and lunch break.

A rally that aims at creating awareness among the public on the need to preserve bio diversity & save energy was taken out by the Eco Club students of classes VI to VIII of BCM School, Chandigarh Road. The rally was themed as Mission Prakriti in order to create awareness among the people of the nearby locality. School Principal D.P. Guleria along with School Manager Dr. Prem Kumar inaugurated the rally and praised the students for their initiative in creating awareness. He also added that such kind of efforts are quite significant as they not only make the society aware about the social issues but also enable the children to realize their responsibilities as a citizen. The students carrying banners and placards with messages about preserving biodiversity, traversed through the main thoroughfares of Sector 32 A, before culminating at the school premises. The highlight of the rally was the Nukad Natak presented at the center point of the rally that was seen and appreciated by majority of the people.