Baroda High School, Alkapuri, Afternoon

Happy Women's Day in Advance
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the girls of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) at Baroda High School, Alkapuri – Afternoon Shift are proudly stepping forward as innovators and problem solvers. Through hands-on learning, creativity, and technological exploration, our young girls are building confidence and skills that will shape the future. In the ATL, they are not just learning robotics, coding, and design—they are learning to believe in their ideas and their power to bring change. As they experiment, invent, and collaborate, they truly represent the spirit of progress and equality.
Women of Tomorrow – Empowering Future Women Today.
At Baroda High School, Alkapuri Afternoon Shift, we celebrate the spirit of curiosity, courage, and creativity as our ATL girls continue to dream big and build a brighter tomorrow.

Baroda High School Alkapuri Afternoon Shift

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🌿✨ SDG Organic Colors Awareness Session – A Step Towards Safe Celebrations! ✨🌿
Today, our SDG Club students conducted a meaningful Organic Colors Awareness Session for the young students .The session was specially organized ahead of the upcoming festivities to encourage safe and eco-friendly celebrations. 🌈

Our young change-makers explained what organic colors are and how they are made from natural ingredients like flowers, turmeric, beetroot, and leaves. They highlighted the many benefits of organic colors — skin-friendly, chemical-free, biodegradable, and environmentally safe.
Students were also guided step-by-step on how to prepare organic colors at home in a simple and affordable way, making sustainability practical and fun.
The session thoughtfully addressed the disadvantages of chemical colors — such as skin allergies, eye irritation, pollution of water bodies, and harm to animals and soil — helping students understand why making the right choice matters. 🌍💚

🎥✨ Science Fair 2026 – Innovation in Action! ✨🔬
Today, the campus of Baroda High School, Alkapuri – Afternoon Shift came alive with curiosity and creativity during our much-awaited Science Fair! 🌟
We were deeply honored by the gracious presence of our respected School President, Shri Mayur Swadia, and our esteemed Trustees, Anjali Ma’am and Jagdish Shukla Sir, along with enthusiastic parents who encouraged and appreciated every young innovator.
Chief Accounting Officer - Dhaval Shah
🎥✨ Science Fair 2026 – Innovation in Action! ✨🔬
Today, the campus of Baroda High School, Alkapuri – Afternoon Shift came alive with curiosity and creativity during our much-awaited Science Fair! 🌟
We were deeply honored by the gracious presence of our respected BLCET President, Shri Mayur Swadia, and our esteemed Trustees, Anjali Ma’am and Jagdish Shukla Sir, along with Chief Accounting Officer - Dhaval Shah
ATL Facilitator – Dr. Krupa Narwekar,
Cambridge Facilitator – Ms.Hema Shah
Chief Academic Officer – Ms.Shweta Vaidya and enthusiastic parents who encouraged and appreciated every young innovator.
Students from Classes 3 to 8 confidently demonstrated their Science textbook-based projects, presenting them with innovative ideas and creative enhancements. From working models to practical experiments, each exhibit reflected conceptual clarity, teamwork, and scientific temperament. 🧠⚙️🌍
The confidence in their explanations and the sparkle in their eyes truly showed that learning goes beyond the classroom when curiosity leads the way. 🚀
👏 Kudos to our budding scientists and dedicated teachers for making this event a grand success!

✨ TFG Fest 2026 – Tor For Jor Fest 2026 ✨
We are proud to share that our students enthusiastically participated in Tor For Jor Fest 2026, organized by Vadodara Innovative Council at the premises of Vadodara High School Alkapuri.
Students from various branches of Vadodara High Schools showcased their talent, innovation, and confidence in multiple competitions. This fest was not just an event—it was a grand celebration of learning, creativity, and teamwork!
Throughout the year, students actively engaged in TFG sessions, where they explored new concepts, developed practical skills, strengthened critical thinking, and enhanced their presentation abilities. Tor For Jor Fest became the perfect platform for them to demonstrate their year-long learning journey.
From innovative ideas to confident stage presentations, our young learners truly reflected dedication, growth, and passion. 🌟
We congratulate all the participants for their remarkable efforts and thank the organizers for providing such a dynamic platform for experiential learning.

🚀 AI Responsibility Pledge goes LIVE on 16 February

The IndiaAI Mission (Ministry of Electronics & IT), in collaboration with Intel India, is leading India’s attempt at a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™️ title for
“Most pledges received for an AI Responsibility campaign in 24 hours.”
🕗 *Goes live: 16 February 2026 at 8:00 AM*
🗓️ *Closes: 17 February 2026 at 8:00 AM*
🌐 Join and pledge: http://aipledge.indiaai.gov.in/
✅ Receive your honorary badge
📢 Invite others to join at launch
Be there at 8:00 AM. Take the pledge. Be counted for India.

✨🔬 Proud Participation at Project Exhibition 2026! 🔬✨
Our students proudly participated in Project Exhibition 2026 organized by G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology.
With 62 schools and colleges taking part, the exhibition was a remarkable platform for innovation, creativity, and technical excellence. Competing among such talented participants, our students confidently showcased their project and demonstrated exceptional teamwork and presentation skills.
🏅 The team was honored with an Appreciation Certificate for their commendable efforts.
This achievement was possible under the dedicated mentorship and guidance of Suparna Sinha, whose continuous encouragement and support motivated the students to perform at their best.
Heartiest congratulations to our young innovators and mentors for this proud accomplishment! 👏
Onwards to many more milestones ahead! 🚀✨

🚨 ATL Hands-on Activity – Security Alarm System 🔔🔐
Our young innovators explored the concept of safety and automation by building a Security Alarm System using a PIR Motion Sensor and Buzzer. This practical activity helped students understand how motion detection systems work in homes, offices, and public spaces.
🔹 Project Title: Security Alarm using PIR Sensor & Buzzer
🔹 Objective: To design a basic motion-detection alarm system using sensor technology.
🔎 Sensor Explanation & Working
🔸 PIR Motion Sensor (Passive Infrared Sensor)
The PIR sensor detects infrared radiation (heat energy) emitted by humans and animals.
👉 When there is no movement, the sensor remains in idle state.
👉 When a person moves within its range, the sensor detects the change in infrared levels and sends a HIGH signal to the Arduino.
It works on the principle of detecting temperature difference between background and moving object.
🔔 Buzzer
The buzzer acts as the alarm system.
When the PIR sensor detects motion, the Arduino activates the buzzer, producing a sound alert.
🔌 Circuit Connections
✅ PIR Sensor:
VCC → 5V (Arduino)
GND → GND (Arduino)
OUT → Digital Pin (e.g., D2)
✅ Buzzer:
Positive (+) → Digital Pin (e.g., D8)
Negative (–) → GND
All connections were checked carefully to ensure proper grounding and stable power supply.
💻 Coding Logic (Arduino)
The program follows simple logic:
✔️ Read PIR sensor input
✔️ If motion detected (HIGH signal) → Turn buzzer ON
✔️ If no motion (LOW signal) → Turn buzzer OFF
Trial & Testing
✔️ Initially allowed the PIR sensor 30–40 seconds to stabilize.
✔️ Tested by moving hand in front of the sensor.
✔️ Buzzer activated immediately upon motion detection.
✔️ Verified detection range and sensitivity.
Students repeated trials to ensure accuracy and reliability of the system.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
✨ Understanding working principle of PIR motion sensor
✨ Learning basic circuit design and wiring
✨ Applying conditional statements in coding
✨ Developing debugging and testing skills
✨ Connecting classroom theory with real-world security systems
This hands-on activity strengthened students’ understanding of automation, security technology, and real-life applications of sensors.
Proud of our future innovators for building a smart safety solution! 🚀👏

🌟 ATL Innovation Activity – Automatic Door System 🚪🤖
Our young innovators designed and tested an Automatic Door System using an IR Sensor and Servo Motor. This hands-on activity helped students understand how automation works in real life — just like doors at malls, hospitals, and airports!
🔹 Project Title: Automatic Door using IR Sensor & Servo Motor
🔹 Objective: To understand motion detection and automated control systems.
🔧 Component Explanation
1️⃣ IR Sensor (Infrared Sensor)
The IR sensor detects the presence of a person or object. When someone comes near the door, the sensor sends a signal to the controller indicating detection.
2️⃣ Servo Motor
The servo motor acts as the door mechanism. It rotates to a specific angle (for example, 0° to 90°) to open the door and returns back to close it.
3️⃣ Arduino Board
The brain of the project! It receives input from the IR sensor and gives commands to the servo motor based on the programmed instructions.
4️⃣ Jumper Wires & Power Supply
Used to establish proper circuit connections and provide power to the components.
🔌 Circuit Connections
✅ IR Sensor:
VCC → 5V on Arduino
GND → GND on Arduino
OUT → Digital Pin (e.g., D2)
✅ Servo Motor:
Red Wire → 5V
Brown/Black Wire → GND
Orange/Yellow Wire → Digital Pin (e.g., D9)
The Arduino is programmed so that when the IR sensor detects motion, the servo motor rotates to open the door and automatically closes after a few seconds.
🧪 Testing & Observation
✔️ When no object is detected → Door remains closed.
✔️ When a hand or object comes near the sensor → Door opens automatically.
✔️ After a short delay → Door closes smoothly.
Students tested the project multiple times to ensure proper angle adjustment, timing accuracy, and stable sensor detection.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
✨ Understanding of automation and sensor technology
✨ Practical knowledge of coding and circuit building
✨ Problem-solving and testing skills
✨ Real-world application of STEM concepts
This activity beautifully connects classroom learning with real-life technology. Proud of our budding engineers for successfully building a smart solution! 👏🚀