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Senior School Newsletter OCTOBER - 2020 Principal’s Message HOD’s Message CCA Activities Cook­Along Workshop Career Session on Hospitality Business Learning Wheel Workshop Teachers’ Achivements GETI ­ A talk on the disrup ve educa on Career Education Hub Student’s Corner

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From the Principal’s Desk Charles Darwin famously said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” Never was this truer than in the present era. However, if one thinks of it, this statement has been true through the ages and has been the guiding principle through which we all have 'evolved'. I use the word evolved in its general sense as dealing with change rather than with evolu on. Educa on has gone through its own changes and over the years we have moved from literacy to educa on. We have moved from facts to applica on. We have moved from students being imparted knowledge by the teacher to the student being an ac ve par cipant in the process. We have moved from knowledge­based outcome of educa on to skill­based outcome. This shi has happened gradually but starkly. It has partly been a response to modern needs and innova ons; and partly due to technological advances. The one quality that has changed in today's students as opposed to those from the last century is their level of confidence. There is far greater confidence in conver ng knowledge into ideas which is a major no ceable shi . The students, these days, directly deal with the ideas that they extract from knowledge. They have understood the very essence of life that knowledge is universal and is accessible to everyone without any bias. To stand out, one needs to mould out an innova ve idea from the knowledge gained. This is what will make the difference. This paradigm shi has enhanced the confidence of the learner and made them comfortable in working with their own ideas as well as those of others. Cambridge Board lists this as one of its five a ributes, which their curriculum develops. Along with the development of confidence in working with ideas comes the willingness to take intellectual risks as well as skills of explora on, cri cal thinking, analysis and that of evalua on of all aspects in a balanced manner. We, at Bodhi Interna onal School ac vely propagate the same and enhance it star ng with the Student Agency at PYP and leading up to the young adult who leaves the school to enter university life post the A level examina on. Brahmam Bodhi Kishor Joshi Principal Bodhi Interna onal School, Jodhpur

From the Mathematics HOD’s Desk As the crest of the peacock and the gem on the head of a snake, Mathema cs is the paragon of all knowledge. It is no wonder that there exists no branch of science which is devoid of Mathema cs. That is why Carl Friedrich Gauss rightly said, “Mathema cs is the queen of all sciences.” \"Teaching virtually was a lot more work than actually teaching in class.\" I feel most of the children learn be er and benefit more when they're in the classroom. The benefits of social interac on and learning with peers are unparalleled and when it comes to Mathema cs, learning happens with more interac on and ac vi es. During my tenure of one Year at BIS, I personally felt that the students are embracing the importance of Mathema cs not only from the course standpoint but also in terms of its applica on in the real world. Their keen interest in the subject was reflected from the Board result of Secondary and Senior Secondary students. It's a lot harder to be the same person on a computer screen when there is no opportunity to have one­on­one conversa ons. It is tougher when the students feel disinterested in the virtual environment as compared to face­to­face sessions. There is no denying the fact that teaching is not always interes ng when taught virtually but it is heartening to see teachers trying their best to employ innova ve strategies, resources and approaches to benefit the students. Of course, when it comes to Mathema cs where learning is more interes ng with ac vi es and prac cal applica on, the teachers have taken up the challenge to make math exci ng by preparing videos, presenta ons and quizzes to ini ate the classroom environment in virtual teaching. Equal par cipa on by the students with deep interest in the subject is seen through their par cipa on in Interhouse math quiz, model explana on etc. which is commendable. It is my earnest request that the teachers, students, and parents hold hands to help students deliver the desired results in spite of the challenging circumstances. Will this mode of online learning stand the test of me? Let's wait and watch. Till then, the en re teaching fraternity con nues to take the courageous leap forward and empower the children to be prepared for an uncertain future. Brahmam Bodhi Ms Pree Verma HOD of Mathema cs Bodhi Interna onal School, Jodhpur

CCA ACTIVITIES Cook­Along Workshop ­ Indian School of Hospitality conducted a Gourmet Culinary Cook­Along Session with Chef Babu Nagarajan (Assistant Director, Culinary & Prac cal Arts) on 9th October at 12 pm. Our students cooked along “Spinach & Rico a Crespelloni” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Priyanshi Dhariwal, a Student of Grade 12, shared her experience: “It was one of the most interes ng workshops I have ever a ended. Step‐wise cooking procedure was explained methodically which provided the budding chefs, including me, the opportunity to learn and develop skills. The unique dish was Spinach and Rico a Crespelloni. Honestly, I never imagined crepes to be served like this. It was a very frui ul session to a end.” Career Session on Hospitality Business ­ Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) conducted a career session for grades 11 and 12 where the students were briefed about the various career possibilities in hospitality industry and the courses that ISH offers viz; B.A (Hons.) in Culinary and BBA in Hospitality on 19th October between 2:30 to 3:30 pm. This interactive session was a good source of information for our students who got to know the versatility BBA Hospitality provides to a student's profile and the fact that it does not limit them to only Hotel Industry.

CCA ACTIVITIES Learning Wheel Workshop ­ Learning Wheel provides services such as people management, training & development, content design, and facilita on of on­ground experiences. They intend to wheel the scholars of today towards excellence through real learning. With the idea to develop 21st century skills like communica on, collabora on, crea vity and cri cal thinking, we collaborated with Learning Wheel yet again and organized a workshop on Public Speaking covering concepts like extempore, elevator pitches, interview prepara ons and group discussions for grades 6 to 11. The workshop was conducted by Ms Arushi Jain, Ms Rashika Bhardwaj (Founder & Co­facilitator) and Mr Siddarth Sachdev (Main Facilitator). Mrs. Khushboo Bali, CCA Coordinator and Career Counselor steered the event flawlessly on 26th October from 2:30 onwards.

Teachers’ Achievements THE HIGH FLYER Bodhi congratulates its cherished staff member, Mrs Sreela Suji Kumar for a thought­provoking webinar where she suggested ways for the smooth transi on from ‘New Normal’ to ‘Normal’. Her sincere delivery, talent and insight in the field are noteworthy. We wish her all the best and hope she con nues to be the posi ve influence for everyone on the team with her hard work and dedica on. \"When the going gets tough, the tough get going” ­ Rightly said by our ancestors. Amidst the chaos of uncertainty, ambiguity and increasing complexities, it's our duty as educators to endorse a 'get going' culture in our learners. The time demands us to be agile without blaming the circumstances. It is my endeavour to make a small contribution to the abundance of knowledge flow happening during this 'New Normal'. ­ SreelaSujikumar Topic ­ Back to Normal from the New Normal Platform : GETI ­ A talk on the disruptive education.

Career Education Hub Exclusive Courses ­ Chapter 1 “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” ­ Coco Chanel Students, with the right a tude and skill sets, have unlimited growth opportuni es. Some mes, to have a breakthrough, you have to break the stereotype. Through this chapter on exclusive courses, I wish to bring to a en on some of the unique courses which high schoolers can give a thought to depending on their ap tude and interest. This chapter is dedicated to FAME and TASTE. Bulls & Bears: Finance, Accoun ng, Management, and Economics are commonly referred to as the FAME group of subjects. An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in FAME prepares you for a career in a range of sectors, including banking, financial markets, and insurance. If you have a good academic background with a nose for numbers, you can surely get admission for finance degrees which cover technical and theore cal knowledge. Finance is one of the fastest­growing sectors not only in India but across the globe and there is a great demand for professionals like Chartered Accountant (course offered by Ins tute of Chartered Accountants of India ­ ICAI); Company Secretary (CS) by Ins tute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and Cost and Work Accountant (CWA) by Ins tute of Cost Accountants of India. Any student who has passed 10+2 can register for these three courses Culinary Arts Vs. Hotel Management: It's the belly that rules the mind, the famous Spanish proverb says it all. As a course of study, Culinary Arts teaches you contemporary and classic cooking techniques and methods from around the world, food services, and professional kitchen management. Hotel Management teaches you management and opera onal aspects of hotels and restaurants that will fetch jobs as general managers, front office managers, etc.

Career Education Hub Several reputed ins tutes including the Ins tute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad; Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administra on, Manipal; offer BA or B Sc programs in this field. The Union government has set up the Indian Culinary Ins tute (ICI) in Tirupa , aimed at promo ng Indian cuisine interna onally. Top recruiters in India are star hotels like ITC Hotels by ITC Limited, Hya Hotels & Resorts, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Taj Group of Hotels by Indian Hotels Company Limited, Lemon Tree Hotels, The Leela, stand­alone restaurants, airline catering like Taj SATS, cruise liners, quick service restaurants, to name a few. You can opt to become a food stylist/scien st/writer/cri c, nutri onist, technologist, caterer, cooking school instructor, cookery show host, or an entrepreneur. The scope for chefs abroad is be er than that in India. You can even choose to work for meals on wheels. You can also opt to work in the F&B catering departments of cruise, casinos, airline catering, hospitals, and resorts. To know more, you may contact the Bodhi Career Educa on Hub. Informa on on exclusive courses will be con nued in the next edi on. Khushboo Vyas Bali Career Educa on Hub

Student Corner 'Colour Strokes’ Art can speak things that can't always be said with words. Bodhi International School thanks Vibhuti Agarwal, an AS level student for creating an art that is so relevant in these challenging times and presenting it with an open heart. It is invigorating to see her balancing her time with studies and doing something that brings her joy. He passion will be an inspiration to other students too. The monk represents the pandemic Covid­19; and the leaves represent the control the epidemic has on human species. The situation of the monk wearing a mask suggests that this virus has not only affected the rich or the poor but the entire population. The monk joins his hands and prays for the end of the pandemic, so that the human species can live in peace again. The library in the shape of the books, one being “The Little Prince” showcases the techno­equipped architecture. This generative design fascinates the book lovers and invites them to explore the trendy structure. The multicoloured unicorn represents the creativity of human mind; the out of the box thinking of a mythical animal in a variety of colours. This implies the positivity of thought and confidence. Vibhuti Agarwal

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