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Newsletter December 2019 Principal’s Message Highlight of the Month : STEAM-2019 Junior Annual Function : Beauty & The Beast Christmas Celebration Night Stay Senior Annual Function : Pranaah Button Masala Workshop Vedatya Competition Bodhi Career Education Hub Student Corner

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FROM PRINCIPAL’S DESK Dear Parents Season's Gree ngs! December has successfully culminated; thanks for your support and coopera on. The month was a busy beehive. The school presented two kaleidoscopic annual concerts­ 'Beauty and The Beast' for junior school; 'Pranaah' for senior school. The verbal and wri en apprecia on we received from the guests and you, overwhelmed us and we reaped the fruits of days of hard work. With ignited zeal, we progressed to meet another important target of the month­ Pre­Mock examina ons. It is now me, like every year, for the senior school to gear up with academic showcase; board exams of IGCSE, AS and A Levels are just around the corner. A lot of prac ce, remedia on, extra­support classes are being planned to scaffold each and every pupil. Our first batch of A Level will pass out this academic session; the team is dedicated to produce worthy results. also feel very happy to share with you that the IB PYP Consultant's visit was successful. The consultant was very happy to see the way PYP is progressing with the curriculum and the confidence with which the teachers carry out the pedagogy. The last month of the year ended at a happy note; a lot of learning and a lot of accomplishments will surely give a new start to the year. Looking forward to a successful and fulfilling 2020. Regards Dr V. B. Pillai Principal

HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH STEAM Science is not only an intriguing subject but also a logic, an idea and a way of life, thus encompassing Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. The school organized THE BODHI STEAM­2019, an exhibi on­cum­ compe on. The par cipa ng schools came up with various working and non­working models that included SMS Smart Bin, Rain water Harves ng, Waste Water Treatment, Smart Home, Smart Kitchen, Smart Street Lights, Smart City, Angle Mania, Futuris c 3D Imaging, Smoke Absorber etc. Scien fic enquiry coupled with art n aesthe cs, the students of PYP came up with displays related to Sustainability and Conserva on. The en re premises oozed a sciencaholic vibrance and the audience enjoyed the aura.

STEAM Rocketeers Workshop

STEAM Exhibition-cum-Competition

STEAM Exhibition-cum-Competition

NEWS FROM PYP

FROM PYP COORDINATOR’S DESK Dear Parent, Gree ngs! Wish you a very happy and a prosperous new year! I hope everyone had a wonderful me and enjoyed their winter break! Our new year was filled with ny hugs, 'Ma'am I missed you' or 'I couldn't wait to get back to school' – all are rewards of being a teacher! It is always great to have students with us and the school buzzing with ac vi es. The month of December has been a busy month for PYP with two major events – the annual concert and the STEAM exhibi on and I am happy and proud to say that we came out with flying colours in both. Students and teachers worked very hard for the Annual concert which was much appreciated by all and they deserve all the applause! For the first me this year, students lead from the front while the teachers just facilitated them in their scien fic research in the STEAM exhibi on. The experiments were done and models created at school by the students. As the IB believes more in the process than in the product, many projects were not beau ful but they were original pieces of work which the students proudly presented. I was elated to visit each and every grade and was moved by the confidence students displayed in presen ng their scien fic findings, be it Grade 1 or Grade 5. Needless to say that I am very proud of all my students and teachers. The IB consultant's visit was another major milestone in our journey as a PYP school. The consultant Mrs. A ma Joshi appointed by the IBO to us, is a founder principal at the Eten House group of schools in Singapore. During her two day extensive interac ons with teachers, students, parents, senior leadership and management and her keen observa ons, she was quite happy and impressed with the way we are implemen ng the IB PYP curriculum. I would like to thank each one of you for all your support and encouragement and I am posi ve that we will con nue to do well in our endeavour to provide quality interna onal educa on to the children of Jodhpur in future as well. Brahmam Bodhi! Warm regards Shikha Srivastava IB PYP Coordinator

Junior School 6th Annual Function Beauty and The Beast T Handsome is what handsome does he celebrated fairy tale­ Beauty and the Beast was beau fully presented by the Pre­primary and primary phases of the school on the 6th Annual Day. The scin lla ng dance performances and the kaleidoscopic drama za on le the audience awestruck. Padma Bhushan Dr Shayama Chona, Founder Principal DPS R K Puram and Mr Ashwin Fernandez, Regional Director QS were the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respec vely. The day observed the felicita on of students who excelled in academics, sports and co­curricular. The guests were overwhelmed with the spectacular ensemble and congratulated the school for preparing students for true holis c development.

Beauty and The Beast

Beauty and The Beast

Beauty and The Beast

Beauty and The Beast

CHILDREN DAY Christmas Celebration CELEBRATION 24th December 2019 10th October 2019 The morning of 24th saw a vibrant and cheerful lot of students entering the school. The excitement ran throughout the day. The story of Christmas was shared in all classes. They made beau ful cra as take away. The special assembly looked spectacular with the decora on and all students in Santa caps. The assembly started with gree ngs and then incidences from the life of Jesus were narrated. The students gave away grain and sugar collected by them to all the support staff of the school to celebrate the Joy of Giving. They danced to their favorite music and took back goody bags.

Night Stay 24th December 2019 24th Dec was a land mark day as 112 students from PYP went for a night stay to Kites Adventure. The thought of sleeping in tents and enjoying a bonfire was evident on their excited faces. They danced to peppy music, enjoyed scrump ous meals and had adrenaline rushes while a emp ng the tasks given to them. They engaged in zipping, big swing and obstacle courses. Target shoo ng was thrilling. They also had a lot of fun just being together and enjoying the winter sun.

NEWS FROM SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior School 6th Annual Function PRANAAH Know your breath; awaken your chakras­ the mantra for a healthy and Bcontented life. ased on the theme of Pranaah, the 6th Annual Day of the senior school culminated with elan and gusto. Sandwiched with the ensemble was the display of the five elements­ air, water, fire, earth and sky; the five elements were presented in a unique fashion of clothes prepared neither by cu ng nor by sewing, but a concept called Bu on Masala taught to the students by Mr Anuj Sharma, the person who derived this. The splendid show was highly admired by the guests­ Mrs Rupa Sen and Dr Shayama Chona­ and parents. It was an overwhelming experience when the first passing out batch of grade 12 was presented before the audience; the batch performed a class walk in stupendous western formal a re carrying the confidence and poise, leaving the same legacy for the juniors to carry forward. Their class teacher and the parents joined them on stage crea ng a historic moment.

PRANAAH

PRANAAH

PRANAAH

Button Masala Workshop World is evolving and so are we. Sustainability is the call of the hour; a word most commonly used, heard and brought in day­to­day prac ce. Being a propogator of sustainability, Bodhians are the first in the city to learn a unique way to contribute to it. Mr Anuj Sharma, world acclaimed sustainable clothing expert, has been invited to the school to teach the students the art of clothing­ without cu ng, without s tching, the Bu on Masala. The students learnt to understand the cloth and how and why it should be valued. They also learned how a simple stretch of fabric can be transformed into an impeccable designer wear using just BUTTONS. The learning of the sessions was exhibited on the annual day.

Vedatya Competition TYoung #Bodhians making their mark!! he flexibility of the #curriculum at Bodhi gives ample opportuni es to students to explore their hidden talents and skills. Keeping up with the trend, a team of culinary and design enthusiasts went to Vedatya Ins tute, Gurgaon, to compete for the final round. Priyanshi Dhariwal & Pragya Deora won 1st Runner up posi on in the final round of Budding Chef compe on and the other team of youngest par cipants was applauded by the jury. Rishika Jain, Bhumi Mardia and Suman Rathore also received 1st Runner up prize in the Design Compe on. Both the compe ons were amongst the best schools of India.

Bodhi Career Eduction Hub Goals for 2020 As we embark our journey into the New Year, let's ASPIRE to become the best version of ourselves. As a student, it's important to reflect upon the achievements and failures both and then make a plan that is workable, achievable and tangible. ASPIRE here stands for Act, Serve, Persist, Influence, Respect and Encourage. Let me elaborate it further for you to lead a successful life as a student: Act: Taking ac on and going ahead with your projects/ac vi es/ studies is the key. Finish your assignments ahead of me. No ce your thoughts about stopping a task, and make a conscious effort to dismiss them. Focus on the task at hand. When you wake up in the morning, make a list of things that you want to get done that day that could be put off un l the next day. Make sure to get them done that day. Serve: Be kind and empathe c to yourself and others. Start apprecia ng your quali es and nurture them. As an individual, once we learn the habit of giving, it goes a long way. Helping or guiding others with your li le or vast experience is how you can make a difference in lives of others. Persist: Persist through struggles and setbacks. Persistence is defined as \"voluntary con nua on of a goal­directed ac on in spite of obstacles, difficul es, or discouragement\". You can developing persistence by working on your goals diligently, regularly and with the same rigour. As stated by Malcom Gladwell, 10000 hours of dedica on to any task will result in mastery of it. Persistence and perseverance are the keys to be successful. Begin using a me management aid of some sort. Find a system that works and actually use it. Influence: Each one of us has a desire to make an impact of our presence in our circle. Create rapport with the person you are trying to influence – it may sound like common sense but if they like and trust you there is a greater possibility that you will be able to persuade them. Spend me and interact with your peer group and juniors to have a posi ve influence on them. Respect: Respec ng self and others including the community, environment and resources is what will take you to greater heights. As students, you must inculcate habits of being sensible to the environment and community. Contribute with your abili es and talents to bring awareness amongst your immediate community. Encourage: Listen to others and encourage them to realize their poten al. Immerse yourself helping a junior in improving his communica on or musical skills and see the confidence you get. Empowering others helps us in boos ng our self­esteem. Wishing you all an inspiring year!!! Chetna Sabharwal Head, College Placements & Guidance

STUDENT CORNER Anandalekshmi Grade : 6 B

STUDENT CORNER David Chouhan Grade : 6 B

STUDENT CORNER To stand out, a student is required to hone many skills and abili es which is not a one day job. Prac cing everyday carves out these skills. These skills can be used to convey ideas effec vely. Thinking crea vely would expand imagina on. Idea on and crea on are thus, very elemental in helping them in understanding the world in a be er way and coming up with answers that might give the world a whole new perspec ve. To inculcate the skill of imagina on, we conducted a counterfactual wri ng ac vity with students of grades 6 and 8. Here are some excerpts from their wri ngs to give you a glimpse of their imagina ons. “I wish I were a ghost and scared everyone around me as it is so much fun to see people scared. I would love to scare those people away who bully others.”­­­­­Yashwardhan Singhvi, Grade 6 B “I wish I were a Robin (bird) so that I would fly high up in the sky. But I fear that humans would kill me so I would be someone's pet.” ­­­­­ Robin Singh Rathore, Grade 6 B “I wish I were an eternal unicorn!! Then there would be no limits to my world, my choices and most importantly my life.” ­­­­­Anandlekshmi, Grade 6 B “I wish I were I a cloud which would provide rain to the area where it is required the most” ­­­­­Hasmita Jain, Grade 6 B “I wish I were Jus n Bieber because I wish to be famous like him”­­­­­­­ Rohan Kapoor, Grade 6 B “I wish I were a shape shi er. All my problems would be resolved and all my worried would be gone. From a cloud to bill gates I would be anything to suit the need of the hour.” ­­­­­­­­ Yashaya Choudhary, Grade 6 B “I wish I were a Robot with a lot of super power. I would use that power to help the world. I would be a military robot and keep a watch over the borders of India.” ­­­­­­­­Lakshit Bhansali Grade, 6 B “I wish I were a Thor. I would be in Avengers' team to protect the earth.” ­­­­­­­­ Reyansh Bohra Grade, 6 B “I wish I were a Superhero.” ­­­­­­Darshan Chhajer, Divyansh Sethia Grade, 6 B “I wish I were a black widow spider. A non­insect ea ng spider. I would be spooky and dangerous” ­­­­­ Rishika Chetwani Grade, 6 B “I wish I were a robo­car, with the best of motor parts that a sports can ever have” David Grade, 6 B “I wish I were the Prime Minister of India. I would make changes in the Traffic regula ons.” ­­­­­­­Divyam Singhal Grade, 6 B “I wish I were Dy o, the famous dancer. I would love to change the thought processesof people through my dancing”­­­­Kanak Soni, Grade 8 “I wish I were a pet cat. I would be cuddled and pampered. I would indulge myself in sleeping mostly”­­­ Insha Mirza, Grade 8 “I wish I were the CEO of the Bighits. I would be in control and in power and would get to meet my favorite band almost every day!” ­­­­­­­Doris , Grade 8 “I wish I was the famous fic onal villain JOKER with the ability to destroy anything that would come my way. Just like him I would never give up in life.” ­­­­­­Ayush Parihar, Grade 8 “I wish I were a Rain droplet. I would be able to see the en re world before I would sacrifice my life for a greater good.” ­­­­­ Pranav, Grade 8 “I wish I were bill gates. I would be a self­made successful person and would be able to travel the big wide world and would open a tennis academy to serve the deserving free of cost.” ­­­­Nandan Joshi, Grade 8 “I wish I were a vulture. Just like the vulture I would be the fearless king of the sky.” ­­­­­­ Faheem Mekrani, Grade 8 “I wish I were a Tyrannosaurus Rex. I would be huge and strong and no one would ever mess with me.”­­­­ Raghav Chaudhary, Grade 8 “I wish I were a traveler. I would be a knower of different cultures and would have many different friends.” ­­­­­­Tanisha Gehlot, Grade 8 “I wish I were a celebrity. I would inspire people through my ac ng and crea vity” Minal Chaohan 8th “I wish I were Doctor Strange. I would open the telepor ng gates through my ring and help the world by saving them from disasters.” ­­­­­­ Nayab Khan, Grade 8

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