With a motive to acquaint the parents with the accomplishments & achievements of the UKG & LKG students during the session 2017-2018  “An Open Class Room Presentation“  was organized in Kindergarten Section. The children mesmerized the parents acting as an audience with their confidence & oratory skills. The slew of events managed at their own by the students left the spectators spell bound. The demonstration of telephonic conversation, lemonade making, table manners and conversation between doctor & patient were appreciated by one and all. 

Aweek-long ‘Ganit Week’ celebrations flagged off in BCM School, Chandigarh Road from 16^th December to 22^nd December in view of commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr Srinivasa Ramanujan, and in order to drive away the maths phobia and to help students see maths-learning in a new perspective. A host of events were organized in BCM School, Chandigarh Road, with children from classes 2to 5 and 6 to 8, put in different categories and activities, conducted according to their age group. The junior category children took part in activities related to the concept of Fractions, Study of angles in different objects, Perimeter and Area through drawing of irregular figures and Indian Currency and facts related to it. The higher category students took part in a portrait making competition in which they made portraits of Dr Srinivasa Ramanujam .  In another activity they were made acquainted with importance of Math in daily life and Fun with shapes. Apart from these activities students were also made familiar with Ramanujan’s number i.e 1729. This was a non routine way of getting learners involved in Mathematics activities. The aim of the event was to infuse spirit of innovation and the aptitude towards the subject of mathematics and also to increase the scientific temper. 

The Kids of BCM Kindergarten organized  Fruit Chat activity for ukg class on 18 december 2017. The event was planned  to develop healthy eating habits among the children . Little BCMites assisted their teachers in making chat with a varity of fruits  like banana, apple , papaya, etc . All the children  relished the chat . This activity also gave them a golden lesson  of helping their mothers at home . It  was really a wonderful experience 

Calligraphy is known as an art of Stylish hand writing. On 13 December 2017 calligraphy Competition for LKG Class was organized in   BCM Kindergarten Sec.32A Chd. Road. 20 Short listed students competed with each other.  Mrs Kiran Malhotra judged the competition. Winners were given the Prizes by the Headmistress of school. 

BCM School, Chandigarh Road became the proud host of Avantika, Dr. Radhakrishnan Samman (For Principals) Ceremony. The Award Ceremony was organized in Mata Thakur Devi Hall where the Principal of BCM School, also Director LSSC, Mr. D.P.Guleria was conferred with the prestigious award. Nearly 12 other Principals of the reputed schools of the city, including Dr. Paramjit Kaur (BCM Arya), Dr. Vandna Shahi (BCM Basant Avenue), Mrs. Poonam Dogra (Bal Bharati), Ms. Nupur Nutan (DCM Presidency), S. Karnail Singh (GGN), Mrs. Mona Singh (GNPS), Ms. Harmeet Kaur Waraich (Nankana Saheb), Mr. Yogesh Gambhir (DRV DAV Centenary) were also honored with the award.

The momentous event commenced with the lighting of the lamp amongst echoes of Gayatri Mantra. The founder and National Director of Avantika, Dr. Anand Agarwal, while addressing the elite gathering explained mission and vision of Avantika Group that has attained an all India status with more than 600 centers all over India. The group organizes variety of co-curricular activities like essay & painting competition, dance, song, debate competition, national integration camp, medical camp, awareness programs etc. and also sponsors international tours for under privileged children; providing them a platform at National and International levels.

Mr. Guleria extended his gratitude to Avantika and thanked the Principals mentioning their distinctive roles played in the development of the society and country.The function concluded on a very positive note with National Anthem.

In the Painting Competition 2017 organized by The Tribune ,Pawani (VIII-E) bagged 2^nd position & I-Ball Tablet. In the same competition Aasma (VII- D) and Manya (VI-B) bagged Consolation Prize and a coloring kit of Fabre Castel.   

 Rash driving , frequent  accidents  and open  violation  of traffic rules put a  big  question  mark  on the safety of life on roads and this chaotic Scene  makes it  mandatory  for  educational  institutions to aware the children  at very young age of the rules of traffic . Realizing  the  responsibility B.C.M . K.G. section  organised  an activity  of road safety  for the tiny tots  of L.KG. The students  were  intimated  about  the  different  rules  eg :  Always  move  on  the  left hand side , ensure   to wear  seat belt  in car , follow  the traffic  lights ,use the pedestrian  crossing to cross the road , open the door  of  the car carefully , not to take  hand out of the window  of a moving  vehicle  etc. The teachers  demonstrated these though the well planned activity in the school campus .

BCM Kindergarten, sec.32A, organised ‘Button Tucking’ & ‘Shoe Lacing activity’ for the students of UKG. The aim of this activity was to make the kids self-reliant. The teachers in their class-rooms first of all gave the demonstration of tying the shoe laces and tucking the buttons of shirt. Children really enjoyed doing these activities.

 Origami competition  was  organized   for LKG  class in B.C.M  Kindergarten  Sec -32 A . The aim  of  this competition  was to develop  creativity among  students . Kids exhibited  their  great  ideas  and  lovely  creative  skills  by  skillfully folding  & cutting  the  paper  with  their  deft  hands . The competition was judged by Ms Upasana & Ms Bindu Sood.Winners were given certificates and  participants  were given  books as a souvenir by the Headmistress Ms Pragati  kapoor.

Beauty  is the  realm  of the  poetry , the  children  enjoy  the  beauty  of  expression , thoughts,  feelings,  rhythm  and  music of words .Taking  all these  facts  into  considerations  the  kindergarten  section  of  B.C.M  school  organized “ English  Rhyme  Recitation  competition”  for  the  students  of  Nursery . The  participants  used  attractive   props  to make  their  performance  eye  catching  and  lively . Mrs  Pragati  kapoor  Headmistress  of  the  school  appreciated  the  winners  by  giving  away  the  prizes.

As per the guidelines of DC Office, Ludhiana, on November 18, 2017,about 300 students and 50 teachers of  Senior Secondary Section of BCM School ,Sector 32A took ‘Oath of Road Safety’ with an objective to create awareness among the students about the need &importance of road safety. The oath highlighted the need to be cautious, vigilant and sensitive while in traffic as little negligence on our part can cause huge harm to our lives and to the lives of others. Another objective of the event was to remember and pay tribute to the road traffic victims.  The students realized the preciousness of human life and resolved to follow safety norms while driving and spread the same message among the masses. 

Kriti Singh Behl of class VIII-B brought lauresl to the school by bagging First position in the activity Yuva Sampadak organized by Dainik Jagaran Newspaper . She was awarded with certificate & Tablet at Guru Nanak International School on 8 November, 2017.   

Hindi Articulators’ Club of Middle Wing organized ‘Kavya Goshthi’ for the classes VI, VII & VIII on the topics- Prakriti , Dharmik Parv , Rashtriya Parv respectively .Students enthusiastically participated in this activity. The artistic as well as oratory skill of the students got a boost through this activity. It was an assortment of patriotism and celebration

 B.C.M. Kindergarten  Sec -32 A Chd. Road  organised  a seminar for the  class    IV  employees  of the school  to make them aware  of  issues  related  to  safety  of  the students . It was conducted by the school counselor Dr. Renu Gupta.    She guided the class IV employees to impart their duties ethically & morally and be a helping hand in giving a safe and conducive environment to the tiny tots.

The students of classes IV-VIII participated in TERI Green Olympiad. The questionnaire included the questions related to environment. The main objective of this Olympiad is to make awareness about save environment & save life.

The festival of Diwali was celebrated in B.C.M Kindergarten Sec-32 A Chd. road with great enthusiasm. The children attired in colorful attires added vitality to the day. The little BCMites hailed Deepawali  by   enthusiastically taking  part in  Diya & Candle  decoration activity   planned  for  the  day .  The   participants  showed  the   creativity to  their  best and  made  the  judgment an  ordeal  for  the  teachers   activiting as judges . The  teachers  also   told  the  students  about  the   relevance  of    this festival & advised  them to  have  green & safe  Diwali . The   Prizes  were  given  to  the  winners  & books   as  souvenirs were  given  to  the  participants  by  the  Headmistress Ms. Pragati Kapoor. Mr. D.P. Guleria, Principal BCM Senior Secondary School congratulated the students and wished them a happy and safe Diwali.

A  Story   telling   competition was    organized   in  B.C.M  Kindergarten  Sec-32 A Chd. Road for the students of LKG. This   competition  provided  ample   opportunity   to   the   kids   to  showcase  their   narrative   and   descriptive   skills. The   participants   exhibited   their   confidence   while    narrating   different    stories    like    Tenali  Rama’s-   magical numbers, Honest woodcutter,   Value   of  Things  etc.  The   students used   different    props   and   charts   to  make  the   stories   lively.  The   winners   of the   competition  were    given  trophies  and   books   were   given  as   souvenirs to   the   participants.

Cleanliness is next to Godliness. So it is a habit which must be inculcated among the kids. Personal hygiene and cleanliness go side by side. Keeping all the things in mind activity of hand washing was carried out in BCM Kindergarten, Sec 32A,  Chd Road. Children were made aware of the reasons responsible for hands getting dirty which are the real cause of different diseases. Teachers taught the different steps of washing hands and showed the kids the importance and steps by using audio visual methods. 

October 11 is celebrated as ‘International Girl Child Day’ since 2012. It is celebrated to call attention towards the different issues faced by the girls under 18 years of age. One of the main goals of International Day Girl Child is to help every girl in the world have the same rights to education, nutrition, medical care etc. To make the students aware of the day and its importance ‘A Poster making Competition’ for class IV and  ‘A Declamation Competition’ for class V was  organized. Students spoke out against the unfair treatment given to girl child around the world. Through the posters students gave a message to save girl child  to save humanity.

To   inculcate  the  good  habits of  hygienic living  practices  integrated  with  values & ethics  of  care  for  nature BCM  Kindergarten  Sec -32A  organized activity  “Clean  India  Green India” for the classes LKG & UKG .

To   fulfill this  motive  the  teachers guided the  young  ones  to make the proper   use  of  dustbins  and  motivated them to  keep  the  surroundings  clean  by  throwing the  garbage  in the  dustbin only. The teachers also told them that trees are man’s best friends and students planted   different saplings   in the school garden.  

107 students from classes I to V participated in G. S. Memorial Event conducted by Jesus Sacred Heart School, South City on Oct 6 and Oct 7. Students brought laurels to school by bagging prizes in different categories. Students showcased their talent in Atheletics, Art, Dance, G.K. Talk Show, PPT Presentation and Cultural Aerobics etc. students from more than 35 schools of the city participated in the event. BCMites proved themselves and were able to stand ahead of all schools by bagging overall second position. It was a proud moment to cherish. 

Keeping the festive spirit alive B.C .M Kindergarten, Sec-32 A, celebrated Dussehra  with great enthusiasm and energy . A special Assembly was organized on the day where the  kids  spoke  about  the importance of the  festival. A movie was  shown  to  the  depicting story of Lord Rama and Ravana.  Students took part in different activities eg. kids  of nursery and L.K.G  filled  colours  in  the  picture of   Ravana whereas students of UKG drew the pictures of Ravana. Principal Mr DP Guleria appreciated the efforts of students and conveyed that this festival comes with an edifying message that good always triumphs over evil.

Tiny tots of BCM Kindergarten 32 A reveled in the rhythmic wonders of Rhymes as they enthusiastically participated in the Rhyme Recitation Competition organized for the students of nursery. It was indeed a contest which unfurled the confidence & elocution of the tiny tots who effervesced with pride while reciting rhymes. The children looked cute as rippled and swayed in accordance with the musical tune of their respective poem. The participants were judged on the basis of selection of rhymes ,voice modulations, clarity, action and confidence. The winners from each section were given certificates by the Headmistress of the school.

To hone the articulatory skills and to instill confidence in the little BCMites a Show & Tell Competition was organized for the students of LKG & UKG in BCM Kindergarten Sec.32 A, Chandigarh road. Kids astonished the audience comprising of parents of the participants and teachers with their excellent performance. In this competition kids spoke on different topics like GST, Child labour, Solar system, Healthy food, National flag etc. They described the objects used as a prop with a lot of confidence, facial expressions & voice modulations. Winners were given the trophies & books were given to the participants as souvenirs.

THE NAME OF THE WINNERS OF UKG( SHOW & TELL COMPETITION)

 To teach students a lesson of self dependence Lemonade Making Activity was organized for the U.K.G and L.K.G class on September 9 & 16 ,2017  in B.C.M kindergarten  Sec-32 A. The  students  had a  real fun  while  making  lemonade. They  enjoyed  squeezing  sprinkling   and stirring in  the  company  of  their  respective  teacher. Sharing   &  sipping  self made  lemonade in  the  company  of  their friends was not  short  of a  feast  for  the  tiny tots.

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks- Muir With the motive to generate love for nature in the tender minds  and sensitize   them towards the beauties of nature ‘A Nature Walk’ was planned for the kids of LKG class in BCM kindergarten on September 12^th & 13^h. The school gardener helped the children in planting different saplings. The teachers not only acquainted the young ones with names of varied flowers and plants but also familiarized them with the different parts of plants in the school garden. They also enjoyed watching different shapes of clouds. Children really enjoyed learning varied lessons in the lap of nature.

BCM Kindergarten, Sec. 32-A, celebrated Hindi Diwas to instilling love for the mother tongue in the hearts of little BCMites for the Hindi language. The  special  morning  assembly  was  conducted  where  the  kids  recited  poems in the mother tongue. The  teachers  told  the  importance  of mother  tongue to  the  kids  in  their  respective  classrooms.

Children exhibited their artistic skills and creativity in the Greeting Card Making activity organized for the UKG students. Students used different colours, drawings, stones and stickers to beautify their creations. The students dedicated these cards to their teachers. The efforts of the children were highly appreciated by their respective teachers.

 “The best teacher is the one who suggests and inspires his listeners to achieve the great success”

5^th September is the birth anniversary of a great teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan , who was a staunch believer of education, & was a well-known diplomat , scholar President of India and above all a teacher. In India 5^th September is celebrated as the Teacher’s Day as a mark of the tribute to the contribution made by teachers to the society. To celebrate the Teacher’s Day Oration on ‘My Ideal Teacher’ activity was organized for the classes VI to VIII. The students from classes VI to VIII expressed their heartfelt euphoria by participating in oration. The students participated with full enthusiasm & glee in all the activities. The School Principal, Mr. D.P.Guleria said, “Teachers are the real shapers of the future building blocks of the country .They shape up the student’s life.” 

“It is the supreme act of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

Teachers  play a major role in making their students    responsible citizens of tomorrow and good human beings. Teacher’s day is celebrated to show our acknowledgement and recognition to the hard work put in by teachers towards development.

To mark the importance of the day a greeting card making and an Article writing (My Ideal Teacher) competition were conducted in classes I to III and IV – V respectively. The students showcased their talent through beautiful cards and thoughtful articles.