Dhrishti 19-20 (1)

VISION • To prepare global citizens • To provide leadership for future MISSION • To make the students mentally developed, physically strong,socially adjusted, emotionally balanced, and technically talented. VALUES • Care for self and others • Try hard and pursue excellence • Produce and product the common good • Respect rights and privileges of every citizen • Act in accordance with principles of moral and ethical conduct • Treat others with consideration and Regard • Be accountable for one’s own actions • Be honest, Sincere and seek the truth

H.H.SHEIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN FOUNDER OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

H.H. SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES & RULER OF ABU DHABI

H.H . SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN CROWN PRINCE OF ABU DHABI & DEPUTY SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES



The UAE is incredibly diverse. It offers so much in terms of culture to anyone wanting to explore Emirati tradition. And that’s what makes this country unique and desirable for many. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE declared 2019 as the Year of Tolerance. The announcement was made at the World Tolerance Summit 2018 in the presence of various national and regional dignitaries. WHAT IS THE YEAR OF TOLERANCE? The purpose of the Year of Tolerance 2019 is to raise the UAE’s prominence as a global frontrunner for acceptance and coexistence. “We want the UAE to be the global reference point for a tolerant culture, via its policies, laws and practices,” H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid This theme of tolerance is a homage to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s legacy, stature and principles of forbearance, open-mindedness and concomi- tance. In simple words, the Year of Tolerance means to inspire and promote religious, racial, communal, cultural, sectarian and political tolerance within the country. The UAE plans to achieve this through comprehensive laws, policies and practices directed towards creat- ing an all-encompassing tolerant culture. THE PILLARS OF YEAR OF TOLERANCE UAE There are seven main pillars of this year’s theme of tolerance. The UAE government aims to deepen the values of tolerance among its people through a speci�ic focus on fostering: • Tolerance in the community, by encouraging greater acceptance among family members and creating a safe environment for different cultures to dwell together in har- mony. • Tolerance in education through cultivating the important values of tolerance into young minds by incorporating them in the curriculum. • Tolerance at workplaces via educational programs that instill the values of cohesive, safe and tolerant workplaces across the country. • Tolerance in culture by celebrating this 200-nationalities strong multicultural land with programs, events and promoted art to build stronger communities. • Tolerance in legislation through policy development aimed at enhancing the sus- tainability of mutual dialogue, tolerance and multiculturalism. • Tolerance in media by introducing targeted media projects and campaigns for rein- forced values of coexistence. • The UAE model of tolerance with the help of projects and initiatives that uplift the country as the global capital for tolerance.



OUR PILLAR OF SUPPORT The String that holds us together........Our Patron.. H.H.SH.SAEED BIN SAIF MOHD AL NAHYAN



Leaves of Contents Messages Bharatiya Vidya Introduction to Bhavan Brief History Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School Partnership Annual Report with other organizations BPWS Events Tours & Trips Students’ Teachers’ Involvement Articles Photo Album

Messages S.G.MEHTA PRESIDENT BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN WORLDWIDE The richness of Indian Culture has universal acceptance. The multi- faceted system of education that existed in India has undergone contemporary development spins over several centuries without transforming the core of Indian philosophy. And, at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan we reach out to the student community to excel in both academic and co-curricular activities giving impetus to human values raising them to be responsible citizen of the countries they live. This is unique to Bhavan.The Bhavan’s institutions both in India and abroad are committed to imparting quality education. The Bhavan’s school in Bahrin, Kuwait, and UAE have been playing an important role in the Middle East by providing quality education. We wish all the students a bright career ahead. We take this oppor- tunity to greet our teachers and the parents of our students. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 12

Messages H.N.DASTUR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY & DIRECTOR GENERAL BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN WORLDWIDE Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has global presence as an Institution of excel- lence. Apart from imparting quality education, Bhavan is committed to inculcate human values in every student. This includes providing every child the maximum opportunity to excel in academics and creativity. Our continued efforts to orient our pedagogy system by adopting state of the art methods, foreseeing global needs and equipping the students with multidisciplinary tasks have succeeded enormously in laying a strong foundation among the students to be successful in every stride of their academic career. We wish our students at the Bhavan’s Schools in Bahrin, Kuwait and UAE a bright future. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 13

Messages N.K.RAMACHANDRAN CHAIRMAN BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN MIDDLE EAST From the Chair 50, 40, 30, or even 20 years back – children were focused on age appropriate matters – be it their education and cultural activities in school, responsibilities at home or the social community they lived in. Character building was the essence in school and at home. Individual satisfaction and personal needs were not given importance or priorities. The change from then to now is visible at every home – The attitude of parents and children at every home – then and now is far different from the way it was back then. Change is necessary and even mandated as generations pass. But we as a school believe that culture and values should remain the same and be the solid foundation of every home for generations. During the last 15 years of my 24/7 involvement with children, parents and teachers, I am really surprised or in fact more saddened to see the current level of attitude of children from class 3 onwards. May be I belong to an older generation or still continue with the old school of thoughts. But I believe many of the children are diverting from their proper path, and chasing things that are not age appropriate, and not at all necessary in these years of their life. This will ultimately lead to more children being trapped in a whirlwind of activities and emotions that divert their attention and focus from matters most essential to set their future on track. Many of the children are in the trap. I am very sure that as a parent you belong to one of these parent groups – either the ‘trapped’, or the possibly ‘going to be trapped’. During several interactions with parents it has come to my notice that there are a number of instances where children lack respect, cases where they retort and answer back, and yell at, when even the slightest or basic questions are asked at home, but the very same child was obedient and mostly well-behaved at school. Yesterday I heard from my senior leadership team that grade 8 children have started answering back to Principal and Vice Principals. In the last couple of months, I have seen lots of such unhealthy incidents which warrant parents’ immediate intervention. I am sure many parents are experiencing the same, or similar situations at home, as well. Our children grow physically and they may be aware of many things not necessary for their age because of increased social media presence – but their emotional responsibility level is still that of a child and not of an adult. They need to understand the impact of their words and actions, and take responsibility for the effects of the same. At Bhavans we believe in character building which is the foundation of any child for a better tomorrow, better future. Education will follow automatically. Parents are requested to communicate with the senior management team of the school as and when necessary to discuss the progress of their children in all mat- ters of their growth or when you feel there is a visible change in child’s attitude and behavior. Let us work together for a better tomorrow. Trust us, we are with you. Middle East. Indian Educational School - Kuwait Bahrain Indian School – Bahrain Smart Indian School - Kuwait Bhavans Middle East Consultants WLL-Bahrain. Jack & Jill – Preprimary school - Kuwait Ram Global Foundation, Kochi-India Private International English School – Abu Dhabi Wise Indian Academy - Ajman – UAE Al Saad Indian School –Al Ain - Abu Dhabi Pearl Wisdom School – Dubai www.bhavansmiddleeast.com DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 14

Messages SOORAJ .K RAMACHANDRAN VICE-CHAIRMAN BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN MIDDLE EAST Dear Students / Teachers / Parents, It gives me immense pleasure to contribute to the First issue of our Annual School Magazine. The school magazine outlines the progress that the school has made during the academic year and recapitulates all events, showcasing the various activities of the school. This year has passed swiftly in a blur of achieve- ments and accomplishments, and I would like to congratulate and extend my best wishes to all those who have worked hard to ensure that the magazine remains a treasure trove of memories. To me, the magazine will always be an event-�illed journal, chronicling the exciting year that will be cherished by our students in the years to come. Through this magazine, I would like to greet all the stake holders of our school family. As always, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our teachers and students for our success during the year. The good work done by our team of teachers and students speaks highly of the excellent quality of education that is being imparted by our school. It is also a testimony to all the hard work that is put in by our teachers, day in and day out. I am most pleased to see progress by our students, as new batch- es will exceed previous batches, armed with an unstoppable motivation to excel. Our institution has always created an environment and ambience that fosters learning, as it provides the students with opportunities to explore and grow, through situations that challenge them to identify their strengths and reinforce them. In this regard, the words of the great scientist Albert Einstein are memorable when he said, “I don’t teach my children. I create conditions for them to Learn”. BHAVANS prides itself on the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual development of its students. We strive to impart knowledge that encompasses the prescribed syllabi of the institution as well as that of the world that lies beyond the classroom. It is our endeavor to shape well-rounded personalities that will contribute positively to the society. To this end of holistic education, we strongly believe that educational excellence cannot be achieved solely through book knowledge. At our school, it has been our aim to provide the right environment for young minds to take wings. We shape them for a globalized future, where changes take place every second and decisions have to be taken on the spot. We prepare them for situations that call upon individuals who can step up and become leaders. Based on this premise, we believe in empowering our children so as to help them become the best they can be. In this regard, BHAVANS owes much to its dynamic leadership whose untiring efforts have resulted in the overall development of the School. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all our staff members for their dedication and hard work that has ensured that our �lag is always �lying high. Kudos to the entire Bhavans team for their commendable efforts! I believe, that in the years to come, armed with commitment and perseverance in the pursuit of knowledge and education, Bhavans will continue to prosper. I pray that the Almighty God continues to bless this school, including the students, parents, and all those associated with this institution. I Thank You Once Again. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 15

Messages DIVYA RAJESH RAMACHANDRAN DIRECTOR BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN MIDDLE EAST One thing that we always wonder as a parent is are we doing right for our child? Are we letting them grow into responsible future citizens? I would like to share some interesting words on parenting goals by Khalil Gibran where he talked of our children not being our children – but sons and daughters of life’s longing – He said and I quote “ You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls' dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may strive to be like them but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday. You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.” The best thing we can do for our children is to allow them to do things for themselves, allow them to be strong, allow them to experience life on their own terms, give them the con�idence to be independent with the assurance that you will be there to hold them – should they lose their way or should they fall. Making mistakes is the best teacher ever – do not give them targets of perfection - let them be better people, let them believe more in themselves. You give your children a wonderful ground to grow up to be the kind of human beings they are destined to be. No book is going to teach what you want to know about how to do it right and neither is someone’s lecture going to practically guide you. Be present in their lives – There is no replacement for the time you give them. “ To be in your children’s memories – you need to be in their lives today \". Having children is a huge responsibility. As with any responsibility, comes huge risk – And as with any risk you have to take a giant leap of faith and do what you need to do in the best possible way. We often talk of toughening up our child to face a cruel and heartless world. Alternatively, we could think of raising a generation that would go out and make the world a little less cruel and a little less heartless. So, if your child goes out into the world being good, kind, ethical , compassionate, responsible human beings, who are comfortable in the skin of the person they have become and most importantly happy and content – then know that you have done justice to your responsibility. And I believe this as a person , a mother and the director of this wonderful institution. And this belief makes me determined to ensure that we make our next generation more aware, empathetic, practical and vocal enough to make their voices heard to bring a change. “Parenthood…it’s about guiding the next generation and forgiving the last.” Wishing all my children and their families all the very best. The coming year is going to prove to be very challenging, but we have faith that we will together be able to withstand any tough times and dif�icult situations and convert every challenge into an opportunity for learning. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 16

Messages DR.K.T.NANDAKUMAR PRINCIPAL BPWS-AL AIN I am really proud to learn that the �irst issue of ‘Dhrishti’ - the Annual Magazine of our school is going to be published. BPWS started functioning on 21st April 2019 and we have completed our �irst Academic Year. It is time for us to stop for a while and re�lect ourselves. Academic year 2019-20 was our �irst year and we could have remarkable achievements during this year in academics as well as extra-curricular activities. Academically, we could ensure better quality education which motivated and empowered our student community. Within a year of our exis- tence, we could become one of the most sought-after school in the region of Al Ain. At our school, education is not just the amount of information that is put into a child’s brain. Our education system is the one that caters the individual needs of our students. We want all our students to achieve their full potential. Our task is to make it possible, and our mission is to provide a platform for the same. Success for all students is ensured at our school by the delivery of an enriching, child centred, balanced and structured curriculum and a whole school focus on student welfare that focuses on the positive recognition of student achievements. Teachers at BPWS are highly quali�ied and experienced educators who are committed to supporting each student’s learning experience through quality instruction and guidance that addresses the needs of the individual child. Teachers work to provide students with differentiated support that address each student’s speci�ic needs both academically and socially. We do also give high priority for our Student’s safety. School also initiates the activities that actively promote safe and healthy lifestyle and contribute effectively to sustainability and conservation of our environ- ment. The school’s annual magazine is the re�lection of the creativity of our talented students, the activities, events, and programs conducted during the �irst year of the operation of our school. It is an excellent platform for them to showcase their talents. It is also considered as the historical document of the school and we are really happy to release it in the �irst year itself. It gives us immense joy and satisfaction to publish such a school magazine. A lot of effort has gone into the making of this issue. This issue includes articles, poems, anecdotes, art-works and all other major events conducted during the academic year 2019-2020 My profound gratitude to each and every member of our Bhavans fraternity for enabling, empowering and supporting us as we work together towards the realization of our goal. Special thanks to the chief editor of this magazine and the entire members of the editorial board for their tireless efforts in bringing out this issue of our magazine. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Management, Bhavans group of institutions -Middle East for their excellent support. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we have enjoyed making it. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 17

Messages Ms.Priya Paul CHIEF EDITOR BPWS-AL AIN “Good leaders create a vision, articulate a vision and passionately own a vision and turn it into a reality” - Jack Welch. Very few have fully realized the wealth of Sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effect of every educator should be to unlock the treasure and Bhavans Pearl is an excellent example where everyone strives indefatigably for this. I am overwhelmed to be a part of the school magazine. It was a unique experience for me. I am indebted to the principal for being instrumental in his publication. I am thankful to the student editors who had extend- ed full cooperation right from the beginning. The time spent by the students in school is the most memorable and special moments in their life. Some students these days have developed the attitude of “KNOW ALL”. They must remember that school is their second home and teacher is their second mother. In this regard, I would like to express my feelings about the position of a teacher in terms of all students. i.e Teacher student relationship. If teachers are taps with a fund of knowledge (water in the water tank), the students are like containers placed just under the tap, in order to quench their thirst for knowledge. If the tap is open, and the container is away from the tap, the knowledge can’t be gained (When the student is away from the class). If the tap is open and the container has a hole (When the student is distracted) the knowledge imparted goes waste. If the tap is open and the container is �illed and over�lowing i.e Knowledge gained in class is not revised or practiced at home, a student can excel. If the tap is open and there is no container i.e the recipient of knowledge, the situations is quite alarming. Dear children school life plays a pivotal role in learning lesson of life which will enable you to face this fast moving world. I hope that your parents would also agree to this. To keep oneself abreast of all the changes in socio-economic conditions- schooling is must. This is a time of great changes. In education too we see fast changes. The student today is an individual, is a real person with feelings of self-respect, sensitivity, responsibility and compassion. We need to recognize, appreciate, applaud and foster the �ine blend of sensibilities in a child – and thus this Edition is to be viewed as a launch pad for the children’s creative urges to blossom naturally. As the saying goes, mind like para- chute works best when opened. This humble initiative is to set the budding minds free allowing them to roam free in the realm of imagination and experience to create a world of beauty in words. This school attains its eminence in the �irst place through the achievement of children. This Edition also espouses the School spirit which is built up within the school through the collective actions, thoughts and aspirations. All these, I believe would spur higher growth and enterprise in children. My thanks are due to the Principal, editorial board, students and teachers to have been of immense help in breathing life into these pages. Good Luck. Happy Reading!!!!!! DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 18

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Brief History DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 19

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is a premier institution providing high quality education in India. Found- ed on 7th November 1938 by Dr.Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, a far-sighted visionary and practical idealist, who was also one of the chief members of India’s Constituent Assembly, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is an intellectual, cul- tural and educational movement dedicated to the twin tasks of interpreting the age old yet ageless message of our country and of integrating our varied and vibrant culture with the changing needs of the present day world. The Bhavan has the blessings of Gandhiji and other stalwarts of the Indian National Movement like C.Rajagopal- achari, Sardar Patel and Dr Rajendra Prasad. Bhavan represents Indian culture and reflects the ethos of Indian traditions in its true spirit. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 20

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN During the eight decades of its exis- tence the Bhavan has come to be recognized as a symbol of India’s glorious past and as a comprehen- sive national institution with an international out- look touching all facets of life and enriching all spheres of activity. Bhavan respects all cultures of all religions and communities and promotes under- standing and appreciation of their heritage and values. It believes in the fusion and synthesis of the basic ideals and tenets of all faiths and an equal respect for all religions. “Harmony of all faiths”. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan conducts classes from kin- dergarten to post-graduate research and imparts education in subjects ranging from Carnatic Music to Computers, from Sanskrit to Business Management and from Yoga to Journalism. This is being accom- plished through its centres spread all over the country and abroad. Today, the Bhavan is running over 400 schools in India and 10 international centres and schools in the UK, the USA, Singapore, Austra- lia, South Africa, Portugal, Kuwait, Bah- rain, Qatar and in UAE. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 21

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN BHAVANS - ABUDHABI BHAVANS - AJMAN BHAVANS -SIS- KUWAIT BHAVANS -BAHRAIN BHAVANS -IES KUWAIT BHAVANS -AL-AIN BHAVANS PEARL -AL-AIN BHAVANS -DUBAI DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 22

Introduction to Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 23

BPWS Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School (BPWS), Al Ain, is an English Medium K-12 school recognized by Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and is a part of the Bhavans Middle East Group of institutions- a premier organization that spear heads many leading educational institutions in the Gulf. BPWS started to operate on 21st April 2019 with the classes from Kindergarten to Grade 4. BPWS provides high quality education, thereby enabling the students to become global citizens who can provide leadership for future. The school also provides a holistic education experience that ensures high standards of academic excellence complemented by a kaleidoscope of co-curricular ac- tivities. BPWS creates an environment that fosters learning and provides students with opportunities to explore and grow through situa- tions that challenge them. It provides a planned and stimulating environment promoting a variety of teaching and learning styles, emphasizing the progress and achievement of individual stu- dents. Its student centric and value-based education equip the students with relevant 21st century skills and competencies. As the school imparts education to match the advancement of tech- nology and globalization, it keeps to its roots with the ethos of moral and ethical principles; never forgetting the values and views of the founder, Kulpati K.M. Munshi and allowing noble thoughts to come us from every side. BPWS believe and respect all cultures of all religions and communities and promote under- standing and appreciation of their valuable heritage, culture and values. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 24

Annual Report DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 25

ANNUAL REPORT Namaste! I feel really honoured to present the 1st Annual report of Bhavans Pearl Wisdom school- Al Ain for the academic year 2019-2020. First and foremost, I would like to thank God Almighty for all the blessings showered upon us. Special thanks to the school management, staff, students, parents and all the well-wishers for their immense support. Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School- Al Ain Kulpati K.M Munshi founded the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan in the year 1938 to inculcate the ageless message of Faith, Self-Discipline and Dedication. To carry the legacy forward, in the year 2006, Mr. N K Ra- machandran Menon established Bhavans Middlle East in Kuwait. At present Bhavans Middle East has a training centre and 8 schools. Bhavans Indian Educational School, Kuwait; Jack and Jill- Kuwait; Bhavans Smart Indian School Kuwait, Bhavans Private International School, Abudhabi; Bahrain Indian School-Bahrain , Bhavans Al Saad Indian School Al Ain ; Bhavans Wise Indian Academy Ajman, Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School- Al Ain and our new venture in Dubai, Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School -Dubai which will be operated from the next aca- demic year onwards. Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School (BPWS), Al Ain, is an English Medium K-12 school recognized by Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and is a part of the Bhavans Middle East Group of institutions started to function on 21st April 2019 with the classes from Kindergarten to Grade 4. BPWS believe and respect all cultures of all religions and communities and promote understanding and ap- preciation of their valuable heritage, culture and values. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 26

ANNUAL REPORT At Bhavans Pearl, we set standard and goals for ourselves and strive to achieve them- be it in the area of Academics, co-curricular activi- ties, discipline, leadership and more. ACADEMICS I wish to begin with our performance on the academic front. Achieving academic excellence is at the heart of our endeavours as educators. We believe that excellence in academics is the hall mark of our school, as a good institution. BPWS always strive for excellence and provides high quality educa- tion, thereby enabling the students to become global citizens who can provide leadership for future. The school also provides a holistic edu- cation experience that ensures high standards of academic excellence complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities. Its student centric and value- based education equip the students with relevant 21st century skills and competencies. 1.Curriculum School curriculum rationale is successfully prepared and exhibited in the school premises. Even though school follows CBSE curriculum, the school has established a successful process of curriculum devel- opment, review, modification and its implementation to meet the needs of our students. This process is done in three phases in an aca- demic year. 2. Department level programmes All the depts. in Pearls were successful in preparing and implementing verities of programmes including annual reading programme to en- hance the academics in our school. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 27

ANNUAL REPORT 3. Assessment system and student attainment BPWS could establish an effective assessment system which ensure stress free examination, which reduce the burden on our students. The system of result analysis is robust at our school and the analy- sis of student’s attainment in 2019-20, based on the school-based assessments conducted till January 2020 shows that our school's over all academic performance is 76.5% and our Target for the over- all academic performance for the academic year 2020-2021 is 82% and this is where we wish to take the school within the next few years. 4.Quality assurance in teaching All the efforts have been taken to ensure quality in teaching. We could successfully establish vigorous process of teacher’s lesson ob- servation which is digitalised. Number of lessons were observed fo- cusing modern, child cantered, creative and activity-oriented teach- ing approach, high quality lesson planning and the constructive feedback was given to the teachers for the further improvement in their performance. 40 hours of free Remedial programme called ‘Extra coaching’ classes were organised for slow learners as well as gifted and talented stu- dents from June to Jan 2020. STUDENT’S ATTENDANCE Average student Attendance from April to January is 94%. Our target for 2020-21 is 96%. All Students usually arrive at school and to lessons on time. To promote the regular attendance, certificate will be issued for those students who have 100% attendance every year. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 28

ANNUAL REPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS In keeping with the school’s policy of continuous upgradation of knowledge and skills of our teachers, a series of professional develop- ment sessions were organised in the academic year 2019-20. Teachers Academic orientation session was conducted on 19th April 2019 for all the teachers to enhance their knowledge about the plan of functioning of the new school and to acquaint themselves with the school curriculum and other programmes. 2. Other PD sessions includes session on Base Line Assessment (BLA) and Assessment system -conducted on 19th April, PD session on the usage of BENQ interactive panel – a latest German classroom technol- ogy gadget installed as an effective classroom resource, Training on learning management system, Session on preparing Year Plan, Unit plan and lesson plan, and session on school operational plan, Session on child protection policy, Behaviour management and discipline policy were also conducted. Session on Identification and support for students with learning dis- abilities was taken by Ms. Geeta Pillai, SENCO, Bhavans Abu Dhabi, Session of psychological support for students by Ms. Archana, Psy- chologist, Bhavans Al Ain, Session on Stress free education by Ms. Sndhu, Faculty of psychology, Bhavans Abu Dhabi were organised on 14th May. A series of PD sessions were organised on UAE school in- spection framework and the Process of Self Evaluation. In short, 40 hours of compulsory Professional development sessions were organised for all the teachers within the span of 11 months. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 29

ANNUAL REPORT Now, the annual report on Co- Curricular Activities conducted from April to January will be given by our students of Primary section. CCA ACTIVITIES In addition to the strong academics, BPWS offer wide range of CCA activities during this academic year which includes lots of events, cele- brations, sports and arts competitions, Bhavans fest and Bhavans kinder fest and club activities etc. The students of the school are divid- ed into four different houses, ‘SPARTANS’, ‘KNIGHTS’, ‘TROJANS’, ‘SA- MURAI’ and various house wise activities and competitions were con- ducted. 1.Earth day: The students of KG and Primary section observed world earth day on 22nd April to sensitise our students towards their role in global environmental challenge. 2. International workers day: Also known as world labour day was celebrated on 1st May to acknowledge the devotion and contribution of workers across the world 3. EID UL ADHA was celebrated on 11th June, with various cultural programs to mark the event. 4.Mother’s Day: Was celebrated on 12th May to show their love, re- spect and affection to their mothers, Special Mother’s Day cards were prepared by the children. 5.International day of families: was celebrated on 15th May to create and reemphasis the importance of our families. 6.World telecommunication day: was celebrated on 17th May with the theme ‘Bridging the gap”. 7. Anti-terrorism day was observed on 21st May in memory of the former Indian Prime minister Sri.Rajiv Gandhi. 8. Colours week was celebrated from 26th to 31st May in KG section as a part of the teaching learning process. 9. Best out of waste activity was conducted in KG section on 26th May DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 30

ANNUAL REPORT 10. Safe environment for better tomorrow- Students and teachers of BPWS celebrated world environment Day with great zeal day on 5th June. 11.Anti child labour day was celebrated on 13th June with an in- credible skit by the students of primary section. 12.Father’s Day was celebrated in an innovative way on 16th June Students along with their fathers made dish in their kitchen. 13. Teachers day was celebrated with great spirit on 5th September. Students organised several events to entertain their teachers. 14. International literacy day was celebrated with great fervour on 17th November to highlight the importance of being literate and edu- cated. 15. A space quiz programme was conducted on 8th September in order to create in space technology and awareness on Mission Chan- draayan 2. Director Ms.Divya Rajesh awarded the winners. 16.Onam was celebrated with great passion and exuberance on 10th September. Verities of cultural programmes were organised by the stu- dents and teachers. 17. Hindi Diwas was celebrated with exhilaration on 14th Sept. 18. Bhavans Junior sculpture day was conducted in KG section on 16th Sept to promote learning, creativity and imagination. 19. A quiz programme was organised on the occasion of world ozone day on 16th Sept. 20. Role play on community helpers – was organised by the KG sec- tion on 12th Sept. Children came dressed up as the community help- ers and spoke a few words about them. 21. International day of peace was observed on 21st Sept. 22. Kids with their stories – Story telling event was organised in KG on 26th Sept and students enacted the stories in front of their friends, teachers and parents. 23. Gandhijayanthi was celebrated with great passion on 2nd Octo- ber with various cultural programmes and competitions. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 31

ANNUAL REPORT 24.Vijayadashami was celebrated with great spirit and devotion on 8th October. A sangeetharchana titles ragamrutham was conducted by the teachers and students. The auspicious day also witnessed the com- mencement of Bhavans Kalakshethra classes. 25. World habitat day was conducted on 7th October 26. Viswa chhathra Diwas (world student’s day) was celebrated on 15th October 27. Look alike day was conducted in KG on 17th October and stu- dents of KG section dressed up as different characters and performed various dance performance. 28. Character week was celebrated from 20th to 24th October. Vari- ous programmes were organised to inculcate the value of six pillars of character. 29. United Nations day- UN day was conducted on 24th October 30. Rshtriya Ekata Diwas- National Unity Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 31st October to commemorate the birth anniver- sary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 31.On the auspicious occasion of Diwali celebration, BPWS organised Dyuti 2019 with great devotion. Various cultural programmes were staged by the students, teachers and parents. 32. Heritage walk- Students with teachers visited UNESCO’s world heritage site – Al Qattara Heritage centre at Al Ain on 3rd November as a part of heritage walk. 33. UAE national flag day was observed on 3rd Nov, with various ac- tivities and competitions in addition to the official flag hoisting ceremo- ny 34. Flower day was celebrated in KG on 7th November. 35. Students presented an enthralling performance on ‘Varnotsav’ organised by IFCA Al Ain at Zayed Central Library Auditorium. 36.Children’s Day was celebrated with great ardour and joy on 14th November with verities or programmes organised by the teachers to entertain our students. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 32

ANNUAL REPORT 37. National Anti -bullying week was organised in line with the direc- tion of MoE from 18th to 24th November with verities of programme including poster making, presentations by the students, campaigns, reading session on friendship and tolerance. 38. Students of Primary section visited Al Ain zoo on 21st November as a part of their education field visit. 39. UAE national day was celebrated with great spirit and enthusiasm on 28th November with varieties of events, programmes and competi- tions. 40. A transport exhibition was organised by the students on KG sec- tion on 27th November 41. Commemoration day was observed on 28th November with great spirit. 42.World Human Rights Day was celebrated on 10th December to create awareness on human rights. 43. A puppet show was organised by the students of KG section on 12th December 44. Christmas was celebrated with great passion on 12th December with verities of colourful programmes. 45. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day) was observed on 9TH January 202 by honouring a veteran senior doctor Dr.Sudhakaran 46. Pyjama Day was celebrated in KG on 14th Jan to inculcate the value of sharing. 47.Annual Sports meet was conducted for KG on 16th Jan and for Grade 1 to 4 on 23rd Jan. Sports day for parents also conducted on the said date. 48. Hindi Utsav Al Ain zonal level was organised at our campus by Indian People Forum under the patronage of Indian Embassy on 17th Jan 49.Netaji Subhash Chandrabose Jayanti was celebrated on 23rd Jan 49. Indian Republic day was celebrated with great spirit on 26th Jan 50. Emoji day was conducted in KG on 28th Jan DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 33

ANNUAL REPORT 51. Vishwa Hindi divas was celebrated on 29th Jan to promote skills in Hindi language 52. Martyr’s Day was observed on 30th January PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT BPWS 1.World safety day was celebrated on 28th April to promote safety of every individual at our school. School OSH team conducted a demo ses- sion for students and teachers. 2.International nurse’s day – was celebrated on 12th May. Students honoured the school nurse by preparing a special card. 3.Fire drill were conducted on monthly basis from the month of April onwards. 4.World anti-tobacco day was observed on 31st May. 5.World blood donor day was observed on 16th June 6.Eat healthy to stay healthy – To stimulate the importance of healthy eating, sandwich making day was held on 23rd June at our KG sec- tion 7.Cleanliness is next to godliness – A session by the school nurse was organised to promote the awareness of personal hygiene and cleanli- ness. 8.International Yoga day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 24th June. All the students, teachers, office staff and principal attend- ed a yoga session led by Mr.Giri Nath -our beloved parent 9.OSH session – To enhance the knowledge on Health and Safety, a session was organised by our school OSH team. 10.World first Aid day was conducted on 15th Sept. 11.Healthy heart- Healthy life – World heart day was celebrated on 29th October to create awareness on heart diseases and its risk factors. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 34

ANNUAL REPORT 12.Transport safety is utmost important for all. A session on school transport safety was organised for all the students. 13.World handwashing day was conducted on 15th October. The school nurse together with teachers demonstrated the technique of handwashing for entire school. 14.A special orientation session was organised for all the drivers and conductors on school transport safety. 15.Burjeel Health care centre conducted a medical camp for all the parents and teacher during the open house. 16.Cancer awareness programmes was organised on 11th November 17.School took great initiative to start the health club named ‘Pearl Burjeel Health Club’ in partnership with VPS healthcare. The club was inaugurated by Dr.Arun Menon (Regional Director, VPS Health Care) on 18th November 18.World diabetics day was observed on 28th November under the banner of Pearl Burjeel Health Club. 19.Free health check by the paediatrician was organised under the banner of Pearl Burjeel health Club on 25th Janauary. 20.An awareness session on Novel corona virus was taken by the school nurse on 4th Feb.2020. BHAVANS FEST AND BHAVAN’S KINDER FEST Keeping the competitive spirit in mind and to encourage students to use their full potential and talents, BPWS organised Bhavans Cultural fest called Bhavans fest for primary section and Bhavans Kinder fest for KG section. Verities of Competitions were conducted for different categories of students and the results of these competitions were pub- lished as circular on weekly basis and the photos of the winners were published in the school newsletter. There were 45 competitions for conducted as a part of Bhavans fest and 32 competitions conducted as a part of Bhavans Kinder fest. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 35

ANNUAL REPORT BHAVANS COMMUNITY SERVICE Students and teachers distributed 150 breakfast kits for the labours of a labour camp on the occasion of World End Hunger day. It was a great success since our parents took great initiative by sending the food with their kids. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY A parent satisfaction survey was conducted on 19th October 2019 to measure the level of satisfaction of our students and parents on 18 parameters. The Result was published in the December issue of our newsletter. The overall 78% parents are very satisfied, 20% of the parents showed normal level of satisfaction and 1% of the parents are slightly satis- fied. None of the parents showed dissatisfaction and 1% of the parents are not responded. SCHOOL NEWSLETTER AND MAGAZINE The school Monthly Newsletter -Bhavans Pearl and School Annual Magazine is the window to the activities of the school. Monthly news- letter is published on 10th of every month at our website. The school magazine widens the knowledge and helps in developing the power of writing of the budding writers. It also highlights the achievements of the school. First issue will be release today. BPWS IN SOCIAL MEDIA You can find us in the following social media, and we request you to encourage our activities in these social media platforms. Facebook : [email protected] Twitter: [email protected] Instragram: Bhavans_pearlwisdom DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 36

ANNUAL REPORT OUR PROUD PARTNERS Within the short span of time we could establish effective Educational partnership with Abu Dhabi University to organise Professional develop- ment programme for teachers and career development sessions for stu- dents in future. Thanks to Mr.Mousa Abed Al Mahmoud (Abu Dhabi University). We are also associated with Burjeel Medical Centre of VPS Health care group as health partner for Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School family, with special focus on Pearl’s Burjeel Health Club. Thanks to Mr.Nousheer Alam, Centre Manager Burjeel Medical centre and Mr.Shan Mohanan Pillai, Marketing manager, Burjeel Medical Centre for their immense support. We also have partnership with NMC Hospital Thanks to Ms.Krithika Rai, HR Manager NMC Hospital Al Ain . We have Orthoplus hospital in Al Ain as our very active health partners thanks to Mr.Essa KV, Marketing Manager of Orthoplus hospital. Additionally, school is also associated with and Indian People Forum (IPF) to organise various activities and programme in Hindi for our stu- dents. Thanks to Dr.Nilkamal Joshi, Coordinator, Indian People Forum, Al Ain. PROSPECTIVE PLAN FOR 2020-21 As John Dewy said “Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another” BPWS is presently an approved K – 12 school and has been approved by the ADEK (Abu Dhabi Dept. of Education and Knowledge). We are ex- pecting the formal approval as a Middle and Secondary School from the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E), New Delhi soon. 1. Expansion up to Grade 8: School will be expanded to Middle School (Grade 1 to 8) from the academic year 2020-21 and introduction of French as option for 2nd language. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 37

ANNUAL REPORT 2.Progressive Modern resource room classes: Traditional classrooms will be replaced by Progressive modern classrooms where each class- room are the resource rooms and students of Grade 2 and above will be moving to these resource rooms after every period. 3.Composite laboratory: Two composite science labs cum Science re- source rooms, will be set up for the next academic year 2020-21 and science classes from grade 2 onwards will be conducted in these labs. 4.International Assessments: Bhavans Pearl will conduct internation- al assessment such as IBT (International Benchmark test) PISA and TIMMS in the coming years which will be compulsory for all the stu- dents. 5.Proficiency test: Special mental ability test will be conducted in Mathematics to enhance the power of reasoning, ability to think, judge, evaluate or discriminate for the Grade 1 to 8 6.Academic Awards: Following awards will be given to strengthen the academic achievements. (1)Bhavan’s General Proficiency Awards: This is awarded to the students for their academic excellence i.e. top score in all the subjects based on the annual performance in written assessments. (2) Bhavan’s Scholar Medal: This is awarded to the recipients of Bhavan’s General Proficiency award for three consecutive years. (3) Bhavan’s Scholar Gold Medal: This is awarded to the recipients of Bhavan’s Scholar Medal for 2 con- secutive years. (4) Bhavan’s Proficiency certificate: This is awarded to the toppers in each core subject based on their annual performance in written assessments. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 38

ANNUAL REPORT (5) Bhavan’s Principal’s Award for considerable improvement This is awarded to students who has shown considerable improve- ment in their academic performance comparing first term and second term or comparing the performance of annual performance of the pre- vious year. 6. Bhavan’s Innovator award will be given to the students who have done the best innovative work. 7.Inter house sports tournaments and physical fitness test will be conducted by Physical education dept. for Grade 1 onwards. 8.Bhavans Pearl’s School App - Parents can keep a real time track of the status of their children for daily attendance, fee status, school communications, progress card, news etc. through the school app on Android and Apple mobiles. 9.A programme named “Well Being out of Waste” (WOW) will be intro- duced to encourage reduce and mange waste and to skilfully manage available resources at school as a part of pearl’s Green school pro- gramme. 10.A group of students named ‘Pearl’s Parivarthan group” will be formed to create awareness about healthy food, healthy habits, safety, hygiene etc across the school. 11.Pearl’s Practical life skill classes: Practical life skill classes such as stitching, first aid, gift wrapping, book wrapping, table etiquette etc. will be organised for different age group from KG to Grade 8 12.An innovative programme named Bhavans Pearls ‘BHASHA SANGAM” will be introduced in line with the ‘EK BHARAT SHRESHTA BHARAT’ project of Govt. of India, in which 22 Indian languages (ac- cording to the schedule 8 of constitution of India) will be introduced in 22 morning assemblies to enhance linguistic tolerance and respect. Parent volunteers will also be invited to teach regional languages of India. DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 39

ANNUAL REPORT CONCLUSION Many milestones have been achieved in this academic year and we know that many have to be achieved. We at BPWS continue our un- ceasing efforts to mould the young minds into the well- balanced per- sonalities with confidence. This report is a sincere and humble attempt to showcase Pearl’s prog- ress for last 11 months in terms of achievements and activities during this academic year and to share some of our prospective plans. On this memorable occasion as we recount our achievements and suc- cess with pride and happiness, I would like to dedicate whatever we could achieve to our beloved students and to the committed effort of a committed team of teachers and other staff of Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School. I thank our management team for their wholehearted encour- agement and support. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Abu Dhabi Dept. of Education and Knowledge for all their guidance and support. I believe that Bhavans is a vibrant learning community with an excel- lent reputation. The spirit of cooperation between children, staff and parents, is crucial in developing partnerships for improvement and success. We take this opportunity to commit ourselves to do our best to provide quality education for our student community. We seek the blessing from the God Almighty to help and guide us in the future in the right direction. I would like to conclude by quoting Bhavans motto – आ नो भदर् ाः कर् तवो यन्तु विशव् तः (Let noble thoughts come to us from every side. Thank you Dr K T Nandakumar Principal DHRISHTI 2019 - 20 40

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