Birla High School

ANNUAL DAY - 2022-23

The Annual Prize Distribution ceremony for the junior students of Birla High School was held on 29.4.2023. The day began with salutations to Goddess Saraswati. The short programme was an expression of the dreams that the young students had for a better India and a better tomorrow. Songs, dance and elocution expressed the aspirations, hope and courage of conviction the students have to lead their country and the world out of the innocent ignorance of tomorrow’s sorrows. Our Headmistress, Ms Farida Singh, presented the Annual Report of a successful academic session. The parents were happy to experience the joys of their wards going up on stage physically to receive prizes, certificates and trophies for various categories. The programme was graced by Major General V N Chaturvedi, Secretary General Vidya Mandir Society, Deputy Secretary General Col. T. Bera and other dignitaries from the fraternity.
With the grace of the Almighty, we are all set for another great session in the year ahead.

𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙇𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘿𝘼𝙔

The students of class 1C presented a special assembly on International Labour Day. The main essence of this assembly was to educate everyone to respect all kinds of work and the workers.
The students conveyed the same through a song, motivational thoughts and dance.

The Little Wonders of Nursery too celebrated Labour Day to acknowledge the efforts of the helpers of the society. The interactive session made the little ones understand and
appreciate the importance of helpers in our life.
Children made flowers with ‘Thank You' written on it and gave them to the helpers in school as a token of appreciation for the work that they do every day

𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙮
The young learners of the Nursery celebrated Earth Day for the first time with much zeal and enthusiasm. It allowed our little ones to explore and learn about the Earth. Through the medium of a globe, their tactile memory of the shape of the Earth was created. With the help of a PPT, the concept that Earth is our home and doing our bit to keep it clean was imparted. Children were encouraged to speak about how they can keep the Earth, their home, a clean place. Learning by doing has the maximum impact on young learners thereby the colour of the Earth was introduced to them through a hands-on activity of making balloon impressions using blue and green paint. As the young ones pledged to become Eco-Warriors, they made a beautiful Earth with palm impressions as a combined Nursery activity in the corridor with the message ‘We love you, Mumma Earth’. Children were empowered today to become proactive climate warriors of tomorrow by sensitizing them to understand the collective responsibility we share to look after the Earth.

𝙀𝙄𝘿 𝙈𝙐𝘽𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙆

On 21 April 2023, the boys of Class II D put together a special assembly on Eid -ul- Fitr which was viewed online. The students talked about the significance of the festival and spoke about how Muslims, after a month-long fasting during the holy Ramadan, from morning till dusk, look forward to celebrating Eid with joy and pomp. They expressed how India, being a secular country, celebrates all festivals with equal happiness and respect. They instilled the essence of the festivity by reciting a poem, singing a melodious song, and performing a dance. The students enjoyed the program wholeheartedly.

To New Beginnings...
SUBHO NABOBORSHO...

The students of Class VC were delighted to usher in the new year and the spring harvest festivals through a special assembly. The assembly commenced with a prayer. The brief programme references the significance, customs and traditions of Baisakhi, Bihu, Vishu, Puthhandu and Poila Boishakh. The students dressed up in traditional attire and celebrated the myriad hues of India. Song, dance and recitation added colour and vibrancy to the programme. Students became aware of and appreciative of the rich cultural heritage of our country.
The students also paid tribute to the Father of our Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar and his contribution to nation-building and social justice. The programme ended with a wish by the children to work together with wisdom and understanding and celebrate the unique Indianness of our great land.

"𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓..."

The first day of school is nothing less than embarking on a new journey in life, a journey that is filled with a promise of exciting moments.
Our little wonders were excited, as well as overwhelmed to be in school. They enthusiastically dipped their palms in paint and left a memorable impression to kick-start their formal education here at Birla High School.

"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." Keeping this in mind, on 28th March 2023, Birla High School had organised a workshop on "Teaching & Discipling with Empathy" for all the teachers. The session was facilitated by Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, an eminent psychologist and counsellor, who is also a Mental Health Expert and a key Resource Person with CBSE. Ms. Loveleen Saigal, Principal - Birla High School was also a part of this enriching event.

GRADUATION DAY
NURSERY - 22.03.23

“Graduation is a time to celebrate new beginnings and say goodbye to everything that has given you a reason to smile. It is warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.”
For pre-primary students, graduating from nursery school is an exciting milestone since it marks their entry into a future full of opportunities and possibilities. It represents a fresh start that gives their academic lives and their journey toward knowledge and education a new perspective.
Today at Birla high school the tiny tots of the Nursery were made to feel special in a similar way through a Graduation Day program. Our Headmistress Ma'am, Mrs. Singh, gave the nursery students privilege cards and a graduation badge to commemorate their growth and development. The celebration culminated with some rhymes and dances, which the children performed with their teachers. Students were extremely pleased and delighted and their smiles say it all.

KG Graduation Day
Date : 22nd & 24th March 2023

As the session 2022-23 comes to a successful end, it was time to celebrate new beginnings and say goodbye to everything that has given them a reason to smile. Thus, the students as well as teachers of BHS felt a sense of pride while they celebrated the Graduation Day by making students wear a Graduation badge as a symbol of their success and hard work. They were taken on a tour of their next class where they met their new class teacher. The teacher introduced herself while the students got a feel of their new classroom and new peers. This activity surely made the students feel comfortable about the transition as well as helped them feel confident about taking up the new challenges. This was followed by a fulfilled class party with children munching on their favourite snacks along with some dance and games. It was indeed a wonderful way to end a memorable school year.

The Inter-School Geeta Shloka Chanting Competition was held on 29th January 2023 at Chinmaya Mission, Kolkata. Three students from Birla High School bagged the 2nd and 3rd prizes in different categories.
The award ceremony was held on 19th March 2023 at Birla Academy of Arts & Culture, Kolkata.
Along with the prizes, students also received a special trophy titled' Chant Geeta Enchant Krishna'. Congratulations boys. Keep up the excellent work!

𝙁𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙇𝙇...
On March 17, 2023, the students of Class IV bid farewell to the pupils of Class V. The Headmistress first conveyed her best wishes through her encouraging words of wisdom. The students of Class IV had planned a brief cultural event for their seniors. It began with a solemn prayer song followed by a classical dance performance by the boys. Everyone appreciated the rendition composed to the beat of lilting classical music. A percussion cm instrumental version of popular songs was the next item on the program and was enjoyed by all. The much-awaited western dance set the tone of fun and frolic for the children. The students of Class IV sang a lovely parting song as they concluded their part of the programme. The students of Class V then took over the stage. Navoneer Bhattacharyya began by thanking his friends from Class IV and expressed the thoughts of his friends about moving to the Senior Section through a touching verse. A few students shared some sweet memories and experiences in the Junior Section. Then came a round of performances. The audience was mesmerised by the song sung by students in Class VA. The students of Class V continued to enthral the audience with a couple of modern and contemporary dance performances. A heartwarming presentation titled Down Memory Lane based on their experience in the Junior Section concluded the entire event. After this short and memorable programme, the students of Classes, IV and V enjoyed snacks arranged by Birla High School - Junior. Students of Class IV thoughtfully made handmade gifts for their seniors too. It was indeed a special occasion that the students would cherish in the years to come.

ONCE UPON A TALE...
Inter House Story Telling competition...

A storytelling competition can have a significant impact on children. It enhances communication skills, boosts creativity, builds confidence, improves listening skills and develops emotional intelligence.
Shivaji House organised an Inter House Storytelling Competition on 10th March for students of classes I & II students. Six stories were told & enacted by students representing six houses. The Race, Birbal and the curious case of crows, Gopal Bhar and the king, and The Ant and the Grasshopper are to name a few. Children excelled in their performances and the audience was left mesmerised. It was a neck-to-neck competition and the judges had a tough time determining the winners. Pratap House won the competition and Tagore House bagged the 2nd position. Heartiest congratulations to all the participants and the winners.

Spring is Here … It’s time to Cheer
The young Kindergarteners ushered in the ‘king’ of all seasons Spring to set the mood in perfect harmony with Mother Nature by enthusiastically participating in a special assembly named the ‘Colours of Spring’. A colourful programme was organized by the young enthusiasts of Kindergarten where everyone witnessed the vibrancy of Spring, through an amalgamation of a variety of events such as role play, recitation and dance depicting the beauty of the season in its full action. The role play showcased how bears, squirrels, and ants wake up from their long sleep, trees get new green leaves, buds bloom into colourful flowers, busy bees buzz all day long in search of nectar and beautiful butterflies flap their colourful wings. The spectacular dance performance on the song “Oerey bhai fagun legeche boney boney” not only mesmerised the audience but also added a splash of colour to the programme and reminded everyone to welcome the annual Spring festival ‘Holi’ with full enthusiasm and gaiety. Last but not least, the Hindi recitation spread awareness amongst the audience to play safe and dry Holi with herbal colours, save water, be kind to animals, and take care of oneself during the season. Kudos to our little wonders of Kindergarten who worked tirelessly in putting up such an extravagant programme to be in tune with the season and with the most popular Spring festival celebrated all over India with lots of grandeur and glee.

' SCI -VENTURE'

National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by the famous Indian physicist, Sir C.V. Raman.
To mark this occasion, Students of Classes Nursery to II enthusiastically organised a science exhibition that consisted of hands-on exhibits, models, charts, and demonstrations. The students displayed various artwork on topics related to Space Science, Environmental Science and health and wellness. They conducted interesting experiments on air, water, the formation of clouds etc. Some of the experiments showcased food colour magic, the movement of coloured water through the tissue paper to form a heart, and a hovercraft using a CD and a balloon. The students enjoyed demonstrating their experiments with great confidence and zest.
This exhibition was an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their creativity, scientific knowledge, and problem-solving skills.

The Blooming Buds of Nursery, KG and Class I took part in Abhivyakti, an Inter school Fest hosted by DPS Ruby Park. Children made us proud by winning the 1st Prize in Arcadia ( making a terrarium) and 3rd Prize in Splish Splash Bulletin. Heartiest congratulations to all the participants and the winners. Keep up the good work boys...

International Mother Language Day is a global observance held annually on the 21st of February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and to highlight the importance of preserving and promoting mother languages. The day is also a reminder of the tragic events that occurred on February 21, 1952, when students in Bangladesh protested for the recognition of their mother language, Bengali, as an official language of the country.
Our little wonders of Kindergarten, Class I and II put up a special assembly to celebrate this day and to raise awareness of the importance of preserving and promoting mother languages and cultural diversity.

'A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.'-- John Maxwell. Birla High School is blessed and privileged to have such leaders leading us from 'Darkness to Light'.

At the Economic Times Awards at the Taj Lands End, in Mumbai, Vidya Mandir Society received the award for the Best Educational Group and Secretary General VN Chaturvedi was felicitated with an award for being a Visionary Leader.

Congratulations to all!

Annual Sports Meet - 2022-23 - Classes Nursery & KG

To kindle the spirit of sportsmanship among the budding stars of Nursery and Kindergarten, Birla High School hosted the Annual Sports Meet for them on Saturday 4th February 2023.
Sports at Pre Primary is all about having fun, being physically active, learning the basics of sports, building coordination and developing motor skills so as to give the little ones an opportunity to display their self-confidence, patience & sportsmanship.
Ms.Amita Prasad, an eminent educationist and currently the Director of Indus Valley World Academy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Her inspiring words motivated the children as well as the august gathering.
Here are a few glimpses of the day for everyone to enjoy...

The Kolkata Traffic Police organized an event on the Park Circus 7- Point Crossing on Monday, 6th of February 2023 to flag off their annual Road Safety Week campaign.
A sergeant escorted 10 students and a faculty member from the school to the venue.
IPS Vineet Goyal was the Guest of Honour. The event was attended by several CPs and Joint CPs along with principals/ coordinators and students from reputed schools of the city and drivers of public transports too. They invited school children to the event as their campaign this year focuses on the safety of pedestrians and school children. They also encouraged pupils to spread awareness amongst their friends and family members about the importance of following safety rules on the road. Some principals and students
were invited to speak too.
The Road Safety campaign ended with a marathon run on the 12th of the month. Snacks were served to the dignitaries, school faculty members and pupils. Students also received some stationery items and were escorted back to the school.

On 3rd February 2023, Birla High School hosted the Annual Sports Meet for the students of Classes I & II. It was a day filled with zeal and excitement amidst thrills, shrills & cheers. The Chief Guest for the day was the eminent educationist Mrs. Suman Sood, whose inspiring words motivated the children. Mrs. Birla, Major General V.N.Chaturvedi, Deputy Major General Col. Bera, Ms. Lovleen Saigal, Ms.Farida Singh and all the other dignitaries of the Managing Committee were present to invigorate the spirits. 12 students from Saradya Vidya Niketan were invited to take part in this. They participated in the flat races and won accolades and prizes.
The audience witnessed Novelty, Relay and flat races, where healthy competitiveness among the students soar through the roof. The day's highlights were the colourful drill displays by the students of classes I and II. It was an occasion filled with sportsmanship, enthusiasm and memories to cherish.

Proud moment for all of us.
Yet another feather in the crown of Birla High School. Eldrok India K-12 Summit 2023 honoured Birla High School for 'Excellence in Imparting Futuristic & Life Skill Development Based Curriculum'. Principal, Mrs. Loveleen Saigal was present on behalf of the institution to collect the award at Taj City Centre New Town on February 2, 2023.

Congratulations to all!

Students of Birla High School took part in ' Practising the Preamble' a fest organized by Mahadevi Birla World Academy on 31st January 2023. Like always this year too the topic was fascinating. The events led to a rich learning experience for our pupils. It gave them a chance to understand, interpret and practise the words mentioned in the Preamble in a myriad of ways. Our students bagged a number of awards -
1st in Decoding
2nd in Chess
2nd in Bengali Drama
Exemplary Vocabulary - Preamble in Praxis

Our Heartiest Congratulations to all the participants. Keep the Birla High School flag flying high...

The Birla High School Cricket team made us proud at St.Xaviers Collegiate School. After playing a few matches they made their way to the Finals and received the Runners Up Trophy. Well done boys. Keep up the excellent work.

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐂𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐

A sharing session on Understanding and Implementing the National Curriculum Framework 2022 - Foundational Years (NCF) was held in school for the teachers by Ms. Aparajita Ghosh and Ms. Agnes Gomes.
The teachers were made aware of the NCF and its importance, the Developmental Goals, Panchakosha, Panchaadi, Spiral Curriculum, Toy Pedagogy, Scaffolding, Assessment, etc.
They were also engaged in different fun activities that could be done with the students in class.