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Newsletter FEBRUARY 2020 Principal’s Message Highlight of the Month : Founder’s Day (Atheletic Meet) PYP Coordinator’s Message Science Quiz Kavya Path Appreciation Bodhi Career Education Hub Student Corner

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FROM PRINCIPAL’S DESK Gree ngs! Time has got wings, how true it is! The session 2019­20 is nearing its culmina on. It seems to be a ma er of yesterday­ the zealous prepara ons to welcome the students, new and old, to the school, the rigour to launch IB PYP, the anxious excitement to train the first batch of grade 12. Today when I look back at the journey of the session, I feel elated and contented with the success that came along the way. All that we planned has been achieved. Congratula ons to all of us for sailing through the new challenges! I remember our disguised apprehensions when we introduced IB PYP. It was a herculean task to venture out this new concept in the city. But our ardent effort coupled with your incessant support has made it possible. I am so apprecia ve of the PYP Coordinator, PYP teachers, PYP students and PYP parents for the reless work that will result into our PYP authoriza on soon; the authoriza on visit was a definite success. With contentment, there is nostalgia too. The first batch of the school is appearing for the final board exams now. Soon they will spread out in the world for their further studies. It will surely leave a void for all of us who are keenly associated with them but the show must go on! It gives me a feeling of accomplishment that most of the students have been placed well with good admission offers from colleges and universi es of interna onal repute. Indeed, it is a historical moment. My best wishes will always be there with my students. I am sure they will take over the world with their uniqueness and intelligence. The year­end examina on is in progress. This is the last most significant ac vity of the school. The school and students will progress to the next level in some me. Soon we will meet with freshness of the new session. Till then take care.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH 6th FOUNDER’S DAY “All works and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This proverb highlights the importance of playful ac vi es in our life. The much­ awaited Annual Sports Day was held on Friday 31st January, 2020 with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome atmosphere. The program began with the Principal, Dr. V.B Pillai welcoming the esteemed gathering and emphasized on the importance of sports in a child's life. The chief guest, Mr. Shailesh Gautam then declared the sports meet open. The students entered into the spirit of the occasion in a grand way with the oath being administered by the Sports Captain. An energizing Gymnas cs display set the tone for the rest of the event. The students of Grades 1 and 2 enthralled the audience with their energe c drill movements. Once the races began, the air was filled with cheering and tons of encouragement for the young athletes. Students of classes Seedling to 5 competed in events including sprints, relays and fun races. The highlight of the event was the family engagement cell performing for the students. The energe c moms mesmerized the audience with their performance. The event ended with a Zumba performance by grades 4 and 5 which forced the audience to get up on their feet and join the kids.









6th FOUNDER’S DAY The day to prove the me le, the day to exhibit grit & gusto, the day to believe­ Yes, I can do it, was celebrated in high spirits by Bodhians to commemorate Founder's Day of the school. The portals of Bodhi were blessed by the dis nguished presence of Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra, special advisor to the PM of India and some African countries. The men in uniform, Col. Chaturvedi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute of Bodhian marching con ngents and Lt. Colonel Chauhan graded the incredibly coordinated March past event which earned applause of the audience. The races s rred the adrenaline in the spectators when Bodhian athletes shot themselves at the speed of a bullet to hit the target. The day culminated with unmatched enthusiasm that added to the baggage of cherishable memories.







NEWS FROM PYP

FROM PYP Coordinator Message Dear Parents, As we come to the end of a very successful and hard ­ working year at Bodhi PYP, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support for the school to enable us to do the best for your children. The implementa on of the IB PYP Curriculum has been very challenging but we are proud to say that the students and teachers did a fantas c job in adap ng to this new system. We have received several apprecia ons from the na onal and interna onal visitors associated with the IB. It has once again been an even ul year and we have celebrated a range of achievements – in Sports, Arts and Academic areas. It has been a pleasure to present awards and prizes for excellent work and a tude and behaviour. Our PYP students have performed really well to produce another set of great results this year in their different na onal tests and assessments. This year we worked on basic reading, Math , Grammar, Punctua on and Spelling, with wri ng being in line with age appropriate benchmarks. Hard work and perseverance on the part of the children and the staff, as well as you, their parents and carers, have made this happen. Congratula ons to everyone concerned! I took great pride this week in handing out a large number of IB Learner Profile cer ficates to your children, and have seen the kindness, responsibility, respect for others, humour, talents in sports, science, arts and compu ng amongst so many other growing quali es, which tell me how much they gain from your support at home, and ours, at school. Our shared set of values is what makes our school successful. So please enjoy the term break with your children ready to return on Wednesday March 18th for Early Years (Seedlings, Buds, and Blossoms) and on Monday March 23rd for grades 1­5. For those of you who are saying goodbye to PYP as your children move onto secondary educa on or move to new primary schools, we wish you and your children happiness and success in the future. Thank you once again! Brahmam Bodhi Mrs. Shikha Srivastava

Science Quiz 14th February 2020 An Inter class Science Quiz compe on was held on 14th February, 2020. The students enthusias cally took part in all the rounds. The best five students who had topped in the Prelims went on to represent their respec ve classes. The four interes ng rounds tested every aspect of their knowledge in the science field. Everyone clapped and cheered for the winning teams.

Kavya Path 20th February 2020 An Inter­Class Hindi Poetry Recita on compe on was organized on 20th February 2020. As beauty is the realm of poetry, children enjoyed the beauty of expression, thoughts, feeling, rhyme, rhythm and music of words. Taking all these facts into considera on, the children got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence. The compe on inspired the par cipants to come forward and recite with confidence. The children came up with different poems on a variety of themes and recited them with great fervor and enthusiasm.

NEWS FROM SENIOR SCHOOL

APPRECIATION Appreciation To Grade 9 For Invaluable Contribution On Language Showcase Day

Bodhi Career Eduction Hub Making the Right Investment As proac ve and enlightened parents of this modern world, we all plan our investments in the child's future. From the paediatricians to school to college to the company he will work for, the plan is made, the financial investments are done. However, the need of the hour is to prepare them for uncertain es and adversi es. Recognizing our emo ons, having some control over them, having empathy for others, handling conflict well, and making good choices about personal and social behaviour are the few skills that are cri cal to school and life success. Let's take a quick quiz to see if you are making the right Investment? As parents: 1. Do you give opportuni es to your child to make decisions in their day­to­day life? 2. Have you ever no ced any par cular habit of reac on to a difficult situa on? 3. Do you o en surrender to the demands of your child? 4. Do you communicate your final decisions with authority or discuss it with valid reasons? 5. Have you ever reflected on the language, style and gestures you use in front of your children? Candid answers to these ques ons will give you adequate informa on about the level of social and emo onal skills your child has developed so far. If you think some modifica ons are required to give them the best environment, start today. This will be the best investment you will make in your child's future. From the psychological perspec ve, encourage a healthy sense of self­esteem by giving them responsibili es at home and allowing them to make age­ appropriate choices on their own. Express your apprecia on when they help around the house. Happy Paren ng!!! Chetna Sabharwal Head, College Placements & Guidance

STUDENT CORNER My Project: Vacuum Cleaner By: Siddhi Kothari 3B I made a vacuum cleaner on Saturday. It took me one hour to make it. I have used toy fan, some electric products, plastic box, a handle, sticks, pipe and some stickers to make it. I was very excited to make it and bring to school. It takes all the garbage inside the plastic box. It helps in keeping your house clean.

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