BHAVANASMITA NEWS LETTER
KINDERGARTEN 1.Dharma-Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non Violence 2. Jack and the Beanstalk (Seed Sowing) 3. Sprinkling a Bit of Rain (Watering the Garden ) 4. Building a Green Tomorrow 5. Walking With the Trees (Nature Walk) 6. My Heart is Pink (Think Pink Week Observation ) 7. The Victory of Good Over Evil (Dusshera Celebration) 8. The Lamp of Knowledge (Diwali Celebration) 9. The Roots and Shoots of the Saplings (Parts of the Plant) 10. The River That Flows Inside Plants (Capillary Action) 11. Blooming Buds (Blooming Flowers Activity) 12. Halloween Celebration 13. The Golden Ratio (Aarnith V Kumar) 14.The Dying Forest (Role Play) 15 .The World of Numericals 16. Flowers and Bees 17. The World of Words 18.The Council of Pupils (Student-Led Conference)
Dharma-Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non Violence It’s easy to stand with the crowd but it takes courage to stand alone. Kindergarteners celebrated Gandhi Jayanti donned in tricolour attires and indulged themselves in a beautiful art activity. Overall, the complete string of activities and discussions about the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi stirred up great interest in children.They understood how the life and teachings of Mahatama could be constructively mirrored in current times in both the teachers and the students, who constitute the future citizens of tomorrow.
Jack and the Beanstalk (Seed Sowing) Blooming Buds of BIS sowed the seeds in disposable glasses and were fascinated to see how the seeds were sown into the soil, eagerly waiting for the magical beanstalks; the plants to pop out of the soil, taking them to their world of imagination. They took care of the seeds by watering them daily. When the sapling popped out through the soil, the biggest smile and a feeling of ardor appeared on their faces, feeling hopeful about their dream and its fulfillment. With this hands on activity they learned the importance of water and light for the plants to grow.
Sprinkling Life (Watering the Plants Activity) “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” -Austin Alfred Children learn the best when they use their hands for the same. Water is an essential element not only for humans but even for plants. Heads of tomorrow, the tiny hands picked the watering cans and watered the thirsty plants of school nursery. Their hearts were filled with joy and their faces lit up like light bulbs, brighter than the sun- while sprinkling a bit of rain around them. Their beaming eyes showed that such activities had stimulated their interest in gardening by quenching the thirst of the plants daily.
Building A Green Tomorrow Keeping the essence of the theme of the month in mind, budding artists performed their craft on the topic “Life Cycle of a plant.” This activity brought out the creativity and imagination of young, creative minds. The activity aimed at the broad comprehension of the concept of the “Life Cycle of a Plant.” The entirety of the Kindergarten jumped to life with the vibrant colours.
Walking with the Trees (Nature Walk) “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” -John Muir Nurturing a connection between students and nature can build empathy and respect towards the environment around us. A nature walk is an excellent way to stimulate a child’s appreciation for the natural world. A nature walk was therefore organized for the young ones wherein they witnessed different varieties and kinds of plants, trees, and flowers. Through this activity, they were encouraged to make discoveries, be creative and solve green mysteries.
My Heart is Pink (Think Pink Week Observation) Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have. The young ones were dressed in different hues and tints of pink. The tiny tots immersed themselves in vivid art and craft activities, which included making butterflies aligning with the Think Pink Ribbon, heart-shaped flower cards with the message of being kind and generous written in them. In addition to it, the citizens of tomorrow took a pledge and promised that they would show kindness and extend their helping hand to humankind. Thus, the purpose of the celebration of the pink ribbon was fulfilled.
The Victory of Good Over Evil (Dusshera Celebration) The excitement of attending a festival is incomparable. Celebrations and festivities bring gleam and energize the soul. Dusshera symbolizes the victory of good over evil and it is celebrated in various parts of the world with great fervour. The Little Elves were donned in traditional dresses, which added to the festive mood. A beautiful handmade hanging decoration made the students feel elated. An energetic Garba dance was the highlight to celeberate this pious victory.
The Lamp of Knowledge (Diwali Celebration) It is time to remove the darkness of ignorance within us and replace it with the light of hope and knowledge. The festival of Diwali was celebrated with great fanfare, devotion and excitement. The little saplings shared ideas and insights on decorating homes with homemade festoons. The kindergartners wore festive clothes and unfolded their creative abilities through various craft activities. The kindergartners presented a special assembly, with dances and songs. Beautiful, vibrant Diyas (Earthen Lamps) were made to celebrate the joyous occasion. Learning how to make easy, yet delectable sweets was the icing on the cake. Teachers also explained the significance of the festival. The entire ambiance was truly lit up while celebrating the festival of lights.
The Roots and Shoots of the Saplings (Parts of the Plant) Knowledge is actively constructed by the students, not passively absorbed from textbooks. Model-making allows children to demonstrate their working capabilities while working independently. It shows their ability to apply desired skills such as doing research, and there by inspiring them to explore. Students of KG-II made a model of different parts of the plant and replicated their learning.
The River that Flows Inside Plants (Capillary Action) “Science is the knowledge of consequences and dependence of one fact upon another.”-Thomas Hobbes Capillary action helps to bring water up into the roots. Continuing with the theme of the month “Plants”, kindergarteners performed a time-lapse STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) experiment of ‘climbing water’, so as to comprehend how water flows in different parts of a plant. Capillary action occurs because water molecules bond together due to forces of cohesion and adhesion. It was a stimulating session for all students which enthralled each one of them, teaching them about the basic principle about the river that flows inside plants.
Blooming Buds (Blooming Flowers Activity) “Thought is the blossom, language the bud, action the fruit behind it” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Various hands-on activities enhance concentration and help in finding solutions and staying focused on the same. Children learned about the phonetic sounds of the letters of the alphabet through an engaging activity of ‘blooming flowers’.Their radiant smile and the perpetual twinkle in their eyes were evident to show that learning can be so much fun too.
Halloween Celebration “Halloween shadows played upon the walls of the houses. In the sky, the Halloween moon raced in and out of the clouds. It was a lovely and exciting night, exactly the kind of night Halloween should be.” -Eleanor Estes Halloween was celebrated with spooky costumes worn by the young ones and craft-making sessions. There were happy ‘vampires’, ‘fairies’, ‘witches’, ‘goblins’, and other interesting monsters. Exhilarating spooky experiments added thrill to their excitement. They made themed crafts of ghosts and enjoyed making them, which was self-evident from their beautiful smiles.
The Golden Ratio (Aarnith V Kumar) “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe.” -Oprah Winfrey BIS takes pride in announcing that Aarnith V. Kumar has added one more feather in his cap. He again proved his mettle by winning Star Icon Art Achiever’s award for number art. This victory is simply a milestone on the long road of life. Directors Mr. Himanshu Verma, Ms. Ritu Verma and Principal Mr. Saji Jacob congratulated Aarnith and his parents for his commendable performance. Keep winning and making us proud Aarnith!
The Dying Forest (Role Play) Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long time ago. Forests are where mankind got their origin. Forests provide vital habitats for the creatures of the world since time immemorial. A role play was enacted by the teachers of kindergarten to demonstrate not to cut plants and trees, that make up the green homes which we have manipulated to form the modern world and how it is disturbing mother earth. They also educated the students that more plants and trees should be planted to make the earth a better place to live in.
The World of Numericals Knowledge is power. It should always relate to reality. This is how learners learn their lessons for life. The young mathematicians of BIS did various activities to enhance their knowledge on the previously-taught mathematical concepts. They squealed with joy whenever they attained the right number. Their curiosity was quenched and they found a renewed interest in learning numbers.
Flowers and Bees Human mind is designed in such a way that we can recall the hands-on engagement more clearly than the theoretical download. Theme of the month “Plants” brings along lot of information .KG-II students performed STEM POLLINATION activity wherein they got engaged in learning about different agents of pollination and how these agents carry seeds from one place to another. Big wide eyes and astonished sounds were evident to show that the concept was relatable and exciting for them.
THE WORLD OF WORDS “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages even open a door along the way” - Frank Smith. KG-II students applied their learning on Hindi ‘swars’ or vowels and ‘vyanjans’ or consonants through puzzles and magnetic boards. They matched the pictures with the correct letter of the Hindi alphabet. Students were enthralled in doing these activities.
The Council of Pupils (Student-led Conference) A student-led conference is a meeting in which students demonstrate their academic performance by providing a review of their work for parents and teachers. The young learners shared their portfolio. They facilitated the entire meeting from beginning till end. The students were confident while exhibiting their learnings. The parents were proud to see their wards‘ performances.
Primary, middle, secondary & senior secondary sections 1. BIS Honors the Meritorious Students 2. Celebrating the Triumph of Good Over Evil 3. Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday Celebration 4. English Poetry Recitation Competition 5. World Students’ Day Celebration 6. A Special Assembly to Raise Awareness on Breast Cancer 7. Confidence V/s Overconfidence 8. Step Up, Step Forward, Stop Bullying! 9.Think Right - Think Pink 10. BIS Outshines Inter-Bhavans Hindi Elocution Competition 11. Bahrain Indian School – Qualifies Bhavan’s International School Quiz- BISQ 12. Diwali Celebration 13. Evacuation Preparedness Workshop 14. Charity Drive 15. Fostering a Daily Habit of Using Math 16. Workshop for Empowering Parents 17. Laurels at NMMUN 18. Special Assembly on National Unity Day
BIS Honours the Meritorious Students “A river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence” –James N. Watkins The award ceremony was held in the auditorium, on 3rd and 4th October, 2022 for the students of Grades 1 to 12 in the distinguished presence of the Directors Mr.Himanshu Verma, Mrs.Ritu Verma, Principal Mr.Saji Jacob and school Co-ordinator Dr.Preet Kamal Bhatnagar. Awards were presented to students who won podium positions in various competitions over the past three years. The gold medalists and outstanding performers in SOF exams (Science Olympiad Foundation) were also honoured . ,
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