BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• Holi celebrations with Chetna students on 17th MARCH 2022: Students celebrated the festival of colours with Principal ma’am. Few Students performed dances and thoroughly enjoyed the festival. Sweets were distributed to each child.




HOLI CELEBRATIONS

• Session began for students of Chetna group from 7th April 2022 with 29 students. Around 29 students who joined the Vidyalaya were from different age groups. Each and every child filled an admission form and submitted their adhar card for school records.
• World book day celebrated with NSS students on 25th April 2022: Students of NSS encouraged each child to read and write and grow. They donated and distributed drawing books and crayons to each child. Students enjoyed learning aboutWorld Book Day.


World book day

• Art & craft class by Mr Naveen on 26th April 2022: cfA workshop on paper craft was conducted for students where they learnt to make flowers and Xmas tree. Students were happy and excited to learn paper craft. Each child learnt to make a flower himself/herself. Few tried making Xmas tree which the little ones found difficult to make.
• Registration of every child with Government school and NIOS: Students registered with Government Model Sr. Secondary school for Girls, sector 15, Panchkula and 4 students registered with NIOS for X class and 2 students for XII class.
• Donation Drive started with staff members from 8th April 2022: A message was sent to all staff members making them aware of Chetna school run in evening in school premises for underprivileged children in school premises at 3pm to 5pm. All staff members were requested to give humble donations /contributions for these students so that their basic requirements of stationery are met. For cash- a donation box is kept in the staff room where the staff members can contribute generously on their special days. The amount donated is deposited with the school accounts office for time-to-time expenditure during festivals, celebrations for these students.

Staff members were also requested to give their services on a weekly basis for teaching these students with their area of expertise.

• Adult education launched on 30th April 2022 on account of Labour Day: All Grade IV members celebrated Labour Day in school premises wherein Vice Principal Ms Sonia Pabby conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the entire team for supporting in all aspects of school life. Students of NSS sang songs in their praise like “Saathi hath badana”, “Hum Hongekamyab” etc. Sweet boxes and Juiceswas distributed to all. On this day, under the able guidance of Principal Ms Gulshan Kaur, Headmistress Ms Anita Ranjan and Chetna School coordinator Mr Kanwarpreet announced the launch of Adult Education and called for all support staff member to learn and grow in society. 10 Support staff enrolled on first day for the classes.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• Bhavan Chetna school registered as NGO on 6th May 2022 with the Collaboration with INDIAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (IDF) whose Director is Mr. Narayan A B Iyer.
• Adult education first class commenced on 9th May 2022:

“Anyone who stops learning is old — whether this happens at twenty or at eighty. Anyone who keeps on learning not only remains young but becomes constantly more valuable — regardless of physical capacity,” Henry Ford

Bhavan Vidyalaya initiates Adult Education

On occasion of Labour Day, Principal Ms Gulshan Kaur launched and announced Adult education program for School’s Grade IV employees and invited all who yearned to upgrade themselves. Their regular classes commenced from 9th May 2020. On day 1 there were 10 employees who joined the class and now 6 are continuously learning and growing every day. A very beautiful initiative taken up to upgrade and up skill our own employees. Though the journey seems to be far and long, the employees are enthusiastic and looking forward to clear class X from open school. On 9th May 2022, 10 support staff joined classes. Notebooks and pencils were distributed to each one. Principal Ms Gulshan Kaur initiated the first class and taught them about English letter of alphabet and Hindi Swars and Vyanjans

• Got the proposal from NGO- Himalayan club trust for the collaboration with Bhavan’s Chetna Vidyalaya on 23rd May 2022 and the volunteers from the club started helping students in their studies from 30th May 2022: Volunteers from Himalayan club started working with the students for their all-round development and studies. The volunteers have divided the group according to their age group and conduct sessions for students. Students of class X have started gaining knowledge about computers as well. The volunteers are conducting training in dance, art and craft, self-defence etc.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• Self-defence training by Mr Navraj from Himalayan club on 18th July 2022: Students learnt techniques for self-defence and practised these with the trainer. They thoroughly enjoyed the session and learnt to defend themselves in times of need. Mr Navraj also gave an insight about good and bad touch and when to raise alarm.


• Volunteers of Himalayan club conducted a drawing workshop on 21st July 2022 :Students learnt about drawing techniques and learnt to make scenery and the younger ones learnt to colour correctly. Students enjoyed expressing themselves freely and made beautiful drawings.


• Learning through Fun games activity conducted on 23rd July 2022: Students learnt about changing sentences from Hindi to English. They had fun talking about commonly used sentences and enjoyed learning and speaking the English sentence for the same. Due to fumigation in school premises, students were taken to school grounds and played games like passing the ball and doing tasks given to them. They raced with each other on school tracks. They also danced freely on songs. The day was enjoyed outdoors with full fun and frolic.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• Fun games activity was conducted (Single Leg jump, Frog Jump, Double Leg Jump)on 3rd August 2022: Students again got an opportunity to play in the school grounds and enjoyed playing various games.
• Dictation was done in a quiz format of English and Hindi on 4th August 2022: Students were givendictation of words in English as well as Hindilanguage. These activities make learning fun and enjoyable. Students practiced words and learnt to spell out correctly.

• “ISKCON” Panchkula organised Rangoli Competition on 6th August 2022 in which four Chetna Student participated and one child got the consolation prize in the competition: Four students participated in rangoli competition organised by ISKCON temple on 6th August on occasion of Shri Krishna Janamashtami.Sheetal from Chetna Vidyalaya won consolation prize in this competition.

• Dance workshop was conducted by the Volunteers for the preparation of Independence Day Celebration from 10th August 2022 to 14th August 2022: Students learnt steps on patriotic song and practiced for days. They celebrated Independence Day with full enthusiasm in school auditorium on 15th August 2022 with all staff members of the school.

• Play at Tagore Theatre on 31st August 2022: In collaboration with Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy, theatre artist Ms Malvika and school theatre teacher Ms Arpana trained 24 students of Vidyalaya through a series of workshops held over a period of a month and prepared a play “Tamasha”. This play was staged at Tagore Theatre, Sec 18 B, Chandigarh on 31st August 2022. Students got an opportunity to express creatively and hone their dramatic ability. The performers were blooming with confidence and happiness for their achievement. Each one was awarded a certificate of participation by the organisers.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• Dance Workshop organised by Abhinaach (From Dance Academy Chandigarh) 2nd September 2022: A dance workshop was organised by Abhinaachin which the students learnt Bhangra steps. The exposure to dance and expressing freely made each and every child have fun while dancing.

• On 5th September Chetna Students and Volunteers Celebrated Teachers’ Day: The students enjoyed celebrating Teachers; day with the volunteers and their teacher Ms Anju. They danced and sang songs. They also gifted hand made cards to their teacher.

• DIY Art Workshopconducted on 9th September 2022 and a child Bhavya’s Birthday (Mrs. Swati’s Daughter) celebrated with Chetna Students : Students learnt making lanterns with coloured papers and also learnt to make decorative cards. Each one was excited to hone their creative ability. A staff member Ms Swati’s daughter’s birthday was celebrated with the students and they all discussed about their performance of play at Tagore theatre with principal ma’am. Ma’am also asked questions to instil curiosity in students about the colour of light that lamp would reflect.

•  Motivational Movie“Nil BanateSanata”was shownto Chetna Studentson 14th& 15th September in school auditorium: This movie was shown to students to influence children to work hard and exceed in life.

• Play “Tamasha” staged on NSS foundation day on 23rd September 2022in school auditorium:

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• Diwali Celebration with Chetna Students on 21st October 2022: Children celebrated Diwali with Teachers and Volunteers. Teachers explained the importance of Diwali, the festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Children decorated diyas with colors and Rangoli. Teachers and students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• On 14th November Chetna Students and Volunteers Celebrated Children’s Day: The student enjoyed the Children’s Day with the volunteers and their Teacher. They have learnt new skills like dot painting and perform various sports activities.They danced and sang songs.

• Organised Sports Day on 25th and 26th NOVEMBER 2022: Chetna students participated in the Sports Day organised by Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula. They have participated in various events like (50m dash, 50m One Leg Race, 50m Balancing the Book).

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2022-23

• A trip to ChowkiDhani, Amravati Panchkula: 35 students of Chetna Vidyalaya and five teachers along with them were welcomed with Dhol and Tilak.Students were served with Refreshments like Chowmeen, Jeerapani& Pakoras).Students enjoyed the ride on Columbus and were non-stoppable on the dance floor. Students even went to BhulBuliya and watched magic show. The students had their lunch and Rajasthani delicacies were served where all thestudents relished all the dishes.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2023-24

• Lohri celebrations with Chetna students on 13th January 2023: Students celebrated the Lohriwith Principal ma’am. Few Students performed dance and thoroughly enjoyed the festival. Sweets were distributed to each child.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2023-24

• Conducted the Workshop Himalayan Club Volunteers on the use of Paper bags instead of plastic bags: Students were made aware for the use of Paper bags instead of plastic bags. Himalayan Club Volunteers taught them the importance of paper bags likePaper bags are more environment-friendly than plastics bags because they are made for a renewable resource, and biodegrade and can be easily recycled. Students interacted well and enjoyed a lot.

BHAVAN CHETNA VIDYALAYA, PANCHKULA
SESSION 2023-24

World Health Day was celebrated with Chetna students on 6th April 2023:

• The World Health Day was celebrated among the Chetnastudents to tell the importance of health. Students are made aware of the prevention of infectious diseases. NSS students took a workshop on menstrual hygiene and problems associated with it. All female students of age above 12 attended the workshop. They learnt about hygiene to be maintained during cycle days. Each girl was given a parcel of sanitary pads.

World book day celebrated with Chetna students on 24th April 2023

Chetna Students were encouraged to read, write and grow. Drawing books and crayons were distributed to each child. The idea of D.E.A.R time - “Drop Everything and Read” was introduced in the class. Students enjoyed learning about World Book Day.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2023

Book Donation drive with Chetna Students

• With the aim of inculcating love for reading in the minds of young children, a book donation drive was conducted withChetna Students to read and grow. The students were excited to get books and tried reading these with help of students of BVP Change Makers.

Volunteers Taking Care of Academics of Chetna Students

Three students of Class VII (Ankit, Aarav and Mihika) have volunteered to take care of the academics of ChetnaStudents. The Volunteers are regularly providing academic support to the students to empower them with knowledge and skills for their holistic development.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2023

Spreading happiness: Toy Donation Drive withChetna Students

• To spread and share happiness, BVP Change makers conducted a Toy Donation Drive in which school students donated their used workable toys. These toys were donated to students of Chetna School. The smiles and happiness was so captivating and evident that it automatically brought happiness to all.

Best out of Waste: Workshop conducted on usingAluminium Foil for creative Art Work

To eradicate Aluminium foil from school campus, a new venture of ‘Say No to Aluminium Foil’ is being conducted in school by BVP Change Makers. The collected foil was used to conduct an Art Workshop for students of Chetna School by Ms Vandana Kakkar. She taught students to create new things with old broken things by covering it with aluminium foil. Each one enjoyed learning this new skill. They even learnt how to create oxidized objects using black shoe polish.

Kathak Dance Class conducted by the Volunteers

Naina and Mihika of BVP Change makers took a workshop for Chetna school girls and groomed them with basics of KathakNatyashali. The girls throughly enjoyed learning this dance form and have requested for regular Kathak dance class. The volunteers will be conducting more sessions for the same.

Class of IT been conducted by the volunteers

Dhruv of Class XII and Arav of Class VII of BVP Change Makers conducted basic class of computer and gave insight to the students of Chetna School. These students have been requesting for IT training since long and now the students of BVP Change Makers will be conducting 2 Classes per week in computer lab.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2023

Celebrated Independence Day with a play

• Bhavan's Chetna Vidyalaya marked Independence Day with a captivating play. Students brought to life the struggles and triumphs of India's journey to freedom. Through powerful performances and patriotic fervour, they paid homage to the nation's heroes. The play instilled a deep sense of pride and patriotism among the students, reinforcing the significance of India's independence and the responsibility to uphold its values. It was a memorable and inspiring celebration.

Amyra’s Birthday was celebrated with Chetna Students

A staff member Ms Shilpi Sharma daughter’s birthday was celebrated with the chetna students, acknowledging her achievements and bright future. It was a moment of pride and encouragement for the young talent. Jaljera’s, Biscuits and Toffees were distributed among students.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

Nikunj’s Birthday was celebrated with Chetna Students

• A staff member Ms Rachita Khurana Son’s birthday was celebrated with the chetna students, acknowledging hir achievements and bright future. It was a moment of pride and encouragement for the young talent. Jaljera’s and Oreo Biscuits were distributed among students.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023

Art Class Conducted by Chetna Coordinators

• The Art Class Conducted by Chetna Coordinators specifically caters to Chetna students, offering a tailored and enriching artistic experience within the Chetna community. This specialized class is designed to meet the unique needs and interests of Chetna students, providing a platform for creative expression and skill development. Under the guidance of experienced Chetna Coordinators, students can explore a variety of artistic mediums, nurturing their talents and fostering a deeper connection with the arts.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2023

Distributed Bananas by Bhavan Teacher

• Bhavan Teacher distributed bananas among the Chetna students, creating a moment of joy and healthy indulgence for everyone. The act not only provided a nutritious treat but also symbolized the teacher's dedication to fostering a positive and caring environment within the school community. The students, appreciative of this gesture, enjoyed the bananas while also imbibing the values of sharing and kindness. This thoughtful act further strengthened the bond between Bhavan Teacher and her students at Chetna School.

Bhavan’s Chetna Students Celebrated Diwali with BOSA

• Bhavan's Chetna students celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm and warmth alongside the Bhavan Old Students Association (BOSA). Diwali diyas, blankets, crackers and candles adorned every corner, illuminating the joyous faces of students and alumni alike. As part of the celebration, there was a collective effort to distribute sweets, symbolizing the spirit of sharing and togetherness. The Diwali celebration with BOSA not only brought together different generations of Bhavan's Chetna students but also fostered a sense of community, shared heritage.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2023

Workshop Conducted by Bhavan Art Teacher Vanadana Kakkar

• Bhavan's accomplished art teacher, Vandana Kakkar, recently conducted an inspiring workshop that delved into the intricate world of art. With a passion for nurturing creativity, Vandana shared her wealth of knowledge, guiding participants through a hands-on experience that explored various art forms and techniques. The workshop served as a platform for aspiring artists to learn, share ideas, and develop a deeper appreciation for the world of art under the mentorship of Bhavan's art teacher, Vandana Kakkar.

Attended the Workshop of Rhythm and Breath for Mindtfulness and Story telling Session on the Occasion of Kulwant Singh Literary Fest

• Chetna students had the privilege of participating in a transformative workshop on "Rhythm and Breath for Mindfulness" and a captivating Storytelling Session, hosted as part of the Kulwant Singh Literary Fest 2023. Guided by expert facilitators, the workshop aimed to instill a sense of mindfulness and creativity in the young minds of Chetna School.The combination of mindfulness practices and storytelling made the workshop a holistic and enriching experience for Chetna students, aligning perfectly with the spirit of the Kulwant Singh Literary Fest 2023. The event not only encouraged literary exploration but also promoted well-being and creative expression among the participating students.

MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBUARY 2024

Bhavan’s Chetna Vidyalaya organised an art competition

• An art competition was organized at Bhavan's Chetna Vidyalaya to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami. The event aimed to encourage artistic expression among students and foster a spirit of creativity and cultural celebration. Prize distribution ceremony was held to acknowledge the outstanding efforts and talents of the participants. The winners were selected based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the theme of Basant Panchami.Principal Gulshan Kaur graced the occasion and extended her warm congratulations to all the participants. She commended the students for their exemplary creativity and encouraged them to continue nurturing their artistic talents. Principal Kaur emphasized the importance of such events in promoting holistic development among students and fostering a culture of creativity and expression within the school community.