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Senior School Newsletter SEPTEMBER - 2020 Principal’s Message HOD’s Message CCA Activities Ashoka University Webinar IDP Virtual College Fair for Education in USA IIMUN Orientation Learning Wheel workshop on public speaking Glendale National Debate Career Education Hub Student’s Corner

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From the Principal’s Desk The longest journey starts with a small step. The pandemic has taken us on a roller­coaster ride of emo ons which included denial of the pandemic to acceptance of the inevitability of its existence and effects. Sadly, the dips have outnumbered the upswings in this ride. The rays of hope have failed to warm and lighten up the bleakness that surrounds humanity currently. Against the background of this grim situa on, we are taking the first small step towards the long journey to normalcy in every aspect of life, from economics to educa on. While we undertake this journey, we also need to be aware of the learning from the past few months. Not just aware but we also need to adopt these learning in the mes ahead. A few of the lessons that we have learnt are: a) The importance of hygiene and its impact on health. b) The importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. c) Being adaptable and developing skills at all levels. d) When preven on is not an op on, then protec on is the way ahead. The wri ng on the wall is clear. We can't hide behind lockdowns permanently and we will have to come out of it in a graded manner while along the way, we need to bear in mind and implement the following: a) Avoid being an alarmist. b) Si ing between facts and made up informa on which is disseminated indiscriminately through social media. As we take these baby steps on our path to normalcy, we cannot fall prey to any of the above. Along this journey, there will be obstacles and roadblocks and also there will be tes ng mes. We will have to navigate these with focus, determina on, care and by keeping safety as our prime mo o and guiding principle. We need to not only sustain ourselves through this journey but also care for our fellow travellers through empathy. There has to be solidarity and a spirit of togetherness that needs to be fostered and propagated. Here is wishing ourselves be er mes ahead with the hope that we lead this journey with faith and convic on and not be bogged down by the virus. Let us march together towards triumphant mes ahead… Brahmam Bodhi Kishor Joshi Principal

From the French HOD’s Desk How Learning French Can Benefit Your Career and Your Everyday Life More than 220 million people in the world speak French, whether as their first or second language and this is the second most widely learned language and the sixth most widely spoken language. French, as a foreign language is the second most frequently taught language in the world a er English. The Interna onal Organiza on of Francophonie has 51 member states and governments. Of these, 28 countries have French as an official language. French is the only language other than English spoken on five con nents. French and English are the only two global languages. Benefits of Learning French For Your Future In today's world, who speaks French is at a great advantage because it opens doors in many companies. It is also important to note that French is the official language in many interna onal organiza ons such as the Interna onal Olympic Commi ee, United Na ons, FIFA and UNESCO. French is a language for the interna onal job market The ability to speak French and English is an advantage in the interna onal job market. A knowledge of French opens the doors of French companies in France and other French­speaking parts of the world. As one of the world's largest economies and a leading des na on for foreign investment, France is a key economic partner. French a language of culture French is the interna onal language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and architecture. A knowledge of French offers access to great works of literature in the original French, as well as films and songs. French is the language of Victor Hugo, Molière, Léopold Sendar Senghor, Edith Piaf, Jean­Paul Sartre… French a language for higher educa on Speaking French opens up opportuni es to study at renowned French universi es and business schools, ranked among the top higher educa on ins tu ons in Europe and the world French a language that is fun to learn French is an easy language to learn. There are many methods on the market that make learning French enjoyable for children and adults alike. Mr Peyelinga Mangana Patrick HOD of French Bodhi Interna onal School, Jodhpur

CCA Activities Ashoka University Webinar 03rd September 2020 A webinar was conducted in collabora on with Ashoka University to understand the concept of liberal arts and sciences and Ashoka's unique undergraduate programs. Ms. Rangoli Dhingra, consultant Outreach along with Ms. Hina from Ashoka University, grade 9 and above a ended the webinar and understood the need for an interdisciplinary approach to educa on and its importance. The students were also briefed about the admission process of the university along with the informa on on what courses the university offers. IDP Virtual College Fair for Education in USA 08th September 2020 IDP Jaipur organized a Virtual Admission Day for USA aspirants on 08th September 2020 from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM in which around 40+ top USA Universities participated. Our students from grade 9 and above also attended this fair and learnt more about the admission processes of various universities. The following things were the highlights of the fair: 1) One on one interaction with the university from the comfort of your home. 2) Application Fee waivers available. 3) Scholarship opportunities available. 4) Recent updates on COVID 19 situation in USA. 5) Current Intake for application. 6) VISA Assistance and many more... Mr. Harsh Bhardwaj from IDP assisted us from the beginning to end. IIMUN Orientation 11th September 2020 IIMUN is the world's largest youth­run organization that aims to bring the world closer by empowering the youth by enabling them to solve global and local problems at an individual level. With the aim to orient our students from grade 7 and above about this, BIS collaborated with IIMUN and conducted an introductory workshop for them on 11th September. Participation in MUNs helps a student develop public speaking skills and also works in making them global citizens.

CCA Activities Learning Wheel workshop on public speaking 14th September 2020 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 make grade 12 college ready and to develop 21st century skills like communica on, collabora on, crea vity and cri cal thinking we collaborated with Learning Wheel and organised a workshop on Public speaking covering concepts like extempore, elevator pitches, interview prepara ons and group discussions. The workshop was conducted by Arushi Jain (founder & co­facilitator) and Omang Agarwal (main facilitator). Mrs. Prakash Rathore, Admission Officer and PRO BIS steered the event flawlessly on 14th September from 2:30 onwards. Glendale National Debate 17th September 2020 Debate provides experiences that are favorable to life­changing, cognitive, and presentational skills. It helps learners to see the power of deploying rational, reasoned arguments and compelling evidence in action. It enables them to explicate their standpoint through utilizing oratorical articulateness. It instills in debaters a great sense of poise and confidence. It teaches them the skills of researching, organizing, and presenting information in a compelling manner. With this idea we prepare students and encourage them to prepare and participate in various inter­school and national debating events. One such event was Glendale CROSS'WORDS 2 0, An Inter­ School, Cambridge­ Style Debate which was organized by Glendale International School, Hyderabad between 17th to 19th Sep where 52 School from 20 Cities contested for one trophy. Ms. Vinitha Vishwannathan and Mrs. Noopur Chaturvedi groomed Team Bodhi for this Virtual Event. Team Bodhi put up a good show and gained a lot in terms of experience!

Career Education Hub Are you College­Ready? \"Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest when you haven't planted.\" ­ David Bly College helps students develop into mature, responsible and independent adults. It opens their eyes to the world. But before applying to a college, a student must select a course and prepare oneself for the journey to unfold. Here are some ps to prepare for college admissions by choosing the right course:­ 1. People who read more know more. This habit will pay off when you take tests with med reading sec ons, like college admission tests. 2. Find something you really like doing, and then dive into it. You'll develop skills and show colleges you can make a commitment and s ck with it. 3. Have your family members work with your teachers and school counselors to get you on the path to the right course. 4. Courses may be voca onally inclined or tradi onal/professional degrees ­ make the choice that is the best fit for you. 5. Then find out about colleges which offer that right course. There is no dearth of courses that will make you job ready both in India or abroad, the key is to start preparing for college the moment you enter high school with right choice of subjects, working on profile building, inves ng me in research, se ng SMART Academic goals for oneself, understanding your interests and ap tude and working on life skills. \"There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.\" ­ Zig Ziglar Khushboo Vyas Bali CCA Coordinator

Student Corner I Wonder... I wonder this life in forest, seas, oceans in deep. Animals in this world, some unknown and some familiar to us do sleep. I wonder how these types differ to them. For them, all they are, is the lion as their roots, their homes the leaves, and, the family their stems. I wonder how they survive, while now people have cut their homes. Now, I think this me revenge can only be taken when they change their tones. I wonder how much they suffer, because if deforesta on these days, they miss their supper. I wonder how they live without any happiness, with so many problems they every me do witness. Find some way, my dear friends, all the me has come to an end. Pull up your socks, wear your boots. Save these animals, become their roots. I wonder jus ce comes to their way, save them, they also want to live anyway. Anandalekshmi S

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