BIS Newsletter August-2017

BRAHMAM BODHI August-2017 NEWSLETTER Star Performers with Chairman Mr. Naresh Bothra and Director Dear Bodhian Parents, Warm greetings from Bodhi International School-THE Mrs. Nitu Bothra INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL HUB OF RAJASTHAN! We have all the right to say that now, as the school has been ranked Tiny Tots are with RAJASTHAN's NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL DAY SCHOOL in the Directors Mrs. Nitu Bothra, Mr. Namit Bhandari & Education World India School Rankings 2017-18. We are getting Guest Dr Vandana Lulla (Director of Poddar Int. School, Mumbai) Education World Award consecutively for the 2nd time; Bodhi was awarded the 3rd Emerging High Potential International School in India Harshi Kala is being appreciated last year. by the Principal Our students continue to get accolades as usual. Recently they went to Sangam School of Excellence to participate in Sangam Fest 2017. Their performance was greatly applauded and they won various awards. Harshi Kala won 3 Gold medals, Shazli Mekrani bagged 2 Silver medals & Harsh Saand carried off 1 bronze medal in the District Open Swimming Competition, hence adding another feather to our cap. 32 students participated in D.P.S. MUN-Jodhpur chapter and gave a neck to neck competition to other delegates. Abhay Jain received a high recommendation in International Court of Justice. Lakshya Bothra also received a high recommendation in United Nations Human Rights Council. Sneha Dhariwal received a special mention in Historical Continuous Crisis Committee. It needs a lot of dedication, devotion and toil to shine and outshine; such great achievements do not come easily. The joint endeavour of all - the farsightedness of the Management, the experience and acumen of the School Leaders, the hard work and skills of the facilitators, the readiness and zeal of the learners, and the undeterred trust and seamless cooperation by the parents-weave way for a fulfilling experience. Sincerely, Dr Venunadhan B. Pillai Principal

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Table Tennis Tournament 12th August 2017Bodhi International School stood 3rd in the 62nd District LevelSchool Tournament of Table Tennis organized by Shree Ram SwaroopGaneshi Devi Chilka Govt. Sr. Sec School, Shastri Nagar, Jodhpur.It was a tough competition but Bodhians out performed their toughcompetitors and brought laurels to the name of the school. The exhibitionof vigour and skill of the participants was applauded by all.Kudos to the star performers1. Vedansh Rathi - 9 A2. Harshit Chopra - 10 A3. Joy Jain - 10 A4. Khusheel Agarwal - 10 A

Independence Day 15th August 2017The school commemorated 70thIndependence Day with ardent patriotismand love for the Motherland. Enthusiasticspeeches by the Principal, CIE Head andstudents, melodious songs by the schoolchoir spun the adrenaline through the spinesof Bodhians.The thunderous voice of each speaker andsinger accompanied with the strongpromises of the audience evoked a sense ofresponsibility and made it certain that thehard earned freedom would be preservedand respected by the next generation.

Janmasthmi Celebration 15th August 2017 The tiny tots of Kindergarten phase tantalized the ambience with their beautiful disguise as Krishna and Radha on the auspicious occasion of janmashtmi celebration; the occasion was graced by Dr. Vandana Lulla (Director of Poddar Int. School, Mumbai). The students recited a melodious poem on the birth celebration of Lord Krishna. The boys dressed as Krishna played flute and enlivened the mood of the day. The girls as Radha gave enthralling dance performances to add to the fervor. The traditional practice of splintering the dahi handi was also performed. The celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna was marked with jubilation in the school premises. The courtyard turned into Vrindavan and the beautifully adorned students as Krishna and Radha performed significant episodes for Krishna's childhood and youth and songs in His praise were sung. Graceful dance presentations mesmerized the audience.

54thNational Roller Sports Championship 2017 17th August 2017The students of Bodhi participated in the RajasthanState Roller Skating Championship held in Jaipur inJanuary 2017. They were awarded the certificatesand medals at the school on 17th Aug.2017. Star performers MedalsName of Student PositionChitrangana 1st position 2 Silver and 1 BronzeAadityalekshmi S 2nd position 1 Silver and 1 BronzeTanushree Jain 3rd position 1 Bronze medals

Bawri Visit 18th August 2017The students of Kindergarten were taken for a visit to a reservoir called‘Raghunathji ki Bawri’. It was a learning experience for them where theylearnt the purpose of constructing a reservoir. They were informed how peoplesuffered from the crisis of water in earlier days, how some villages still sufferfrom the same and what measures they took in the past and take nowadays tostore water. The students then proceeded to the stepwell. They were amazed tosee the structure; they sat on the steps of the well and clicked pictures

Goa Cultural Fest 19th August 2017The verve and ebullience of vibrant Goa entices everyone. Bodhi InternationalSchool organized 'Goa Fest' to celebrate the zest of transcultural Goa. Abeautiful presentation on the Portuguese influence on Goa was given by thesenior students. Scintillating goan dance performances and melodious foottapping song presentations by the students and teachers transported theaudience to a cruise. Delectable vegetarian Goan cuisine tickled the taste budsof all. The day overwhelmed the ambiance and each one on the campusrejoiced in it.The dramatic arts of the budding artists of Bodhi InternationalSchool were put to a test on Inter House one act play competition. The studentsperformed scenes from famous plays of O Henry , Victor Hugo and CharlesDickens. The performances doubled the audiences up, on one hand and on theother, aroused their emotions.

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Robotics Project ISA (Grade 6-8) 22nd August 2017ISA Project: AVOID DELAY, SAVE LIVESRobotics students of grades 6 to 10 prepared anRF BASED TRAFFIC LIGHT CONTROLworking model to combat the problem of livesbeing risked because traffic delays the ambulances.The working concept of this particular system is tocontrol the traffic lights to provide green route,in cases of emergencies It's a good opportunity for students to learn how technology can help to solve day to day life problems; they got hands on experience of electronics and communication.They were introduced to: RF Module : Used for wireless communication. LED : Used to show the lights of traffic signal. Micro controller : Used control all the activity by programing.

Inter House English Debate Competition 22nd August 2017India, a developing nation, lives a vision to emerge as the strongest economy ofthe world in a couple of decades. But development never comes alone; there's adark side of it as well. The students of grades 9 and 10 competed in an InterHouse Debate Competition on the proposition: India 2030- The brighter anddarker side of Indian economy. The competition was judged by Ms Prita Baliyaand Ms Era Sisodia. The audience showed their awareness by interjecting thespeakers with intelligent questions, which were witfully answered. Winners Results Grade 9 Grade 10 1st Nishtha Yashwardhan 2nd Abhay 3rd Lakshya 4th Purvi Cherish Priyanshi Saniya Director Mrs. Nitu Bothragiving token of appreciation to one of the judges Ms. Prita Baliya

Ganesha Chaturthi Celebrations 24th August 2017The most awaited birth festival of Lord Ganesha has arrived. To honour theelephant headed God Ganesha, the tiny tots conducted a special assembly.Students chanted the shloka \"Vakratunda Mahakaya\" and invoked theblessings of Him. Famous stories of Ganesha's wit and prowess were narrated.A short movie was also shown to the kids which they enjoyed with popcorn andsweets. Kids' faces were lit up with excitement.

Sangam Fest.2017 28nd August 2017Sangam School of Excellence, Bhilwara organized 'Sangam Fest' in which 15thteams from different schools participated from all over India and Nepal. Bodhisecured the third position in the fest.Bodhians participated enthusiatically and won various accolades for theirexemplary performances in the events which are as under : Prize WinnersCategories Position Name of Student Harsehaj and CherishKho-Kho 1st position Saniya 2nd position LakshayWord Virus - Scrabble 1st positionTalk Show - Dil Se 2nd position Cherish 3rd position Yash, Juhi, Riddvi, Rishabh, Sanchit and Lakshay