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The Visakha Kendra was started in 1976.
NEWS & EVENTS
Bhavan’s Public School commemorated the 80th Independence Day with immense pride, patriotic spirit, and enthusiasm. The celebration commenced with the ceremonial hoisting of the National Flag. The Investiture Ceremony of the newly elected Student Council was held thereafter. The young leaders took the oath of office, pledging to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, honesty, and commitment.
The cultural programme showcased the students’ love for the nation through a variety of performances. A patriotic speech in Telugu paid tribute to the sacrifices of the freedom fighters. The primary school students captivated the audience with a freedom-fighter-themed ramp walk, portraying the courage and spirit of India’s national heroes. This was followed by a soulful solo rendition of ‘Saare Jahan se Accha’, which further enhanced the patriotic ambience.
The celebrations continued with an inspiring Hindi patriotic speech and an elegant patriotic dance performance by the students.
Taekwondo Championship-2026
Students of Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam brought laurels to the school with an impressive medal tally at the 47th Sub-Junior, 12th Cadet, 45th Junior and Senior Kyurogi and Poomsae Taekwondo Championship-2026, held on August 16, 2026. The championship was organised by Lions Taekwondo Club, Ramnagar, Visakhapatnam, and provided a competitive platform for young Taekwondo practitioners to demonstrate their skill, discipline and sporting spirit.
The BVBPS champions delivered an outstanding performance, securing two Gold, one Silver and three Bronze medals:
* P. Guna Keerthi—Class 7—Gold Medal
* P. Thanusree—Class 7—Gold Medal
* M. Likith Krishna—Class 5— Silver Medal
* P. Bhavya Sree—Class 5—Bronze Medal
* P. Nihasvi—Class 3—Bronze Medal
* P. Mokshitha Sri—Class 3— Bronze Medal
Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam, conducted a series of awareness activities during the last week of July and the first week of August to commemorate World Elephant Day, observed on August 12, and to sensitise students towards elephant conservation and wildlife protection.
As part of the initiative, students participated enthusiastically in an awareness rally, carrying banners and raising slogans highlighting the importance of elephant conservation. The rally provided students with an opportunity to actively spread the message of wildlife protection and encourage greater public awareness.
A short awareness screening on Project Elephant and elephant conservation was also organised for the students. The screening helped them understand the significance of elephants in maintaining ecological balance, the threats to their survival, and the importance of conserving their natural habitats.
A Health Awareness Session
Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Vizag Metro, organised an engaging and interactive Health Awareness Session for adolescent girls of Classes 8, 9 and 10 on August 14, 2026.
The session was conducted by Dr. M. V. R. Sailaja, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who addressed the students on important aspects of adolescent health, personal well-being, and the physical and emotional changes associated with the important stage of growing up.
A Storytelling Session
Bhavan’s Public School in collaboration with Visakhapatnam Public Library conducted a special storytelling session titled ‘Whose Forest? Whose Freedom?’ on August 16, 2026. The session offered children a thoughtful perspective on freedom beyond the familiar symbols of Independence Day.
Led by eminent storyteller, voice recorder and voice artist Smt. M. Sita Srinivas, the session brought alive the story of Komaram Bheem and explored the deep bond between tribal communities and their land, forests and water. The theme of ‘Jal, Jangal, Jameen’ became the heart of the session, helping children understand freedom through the ideas of dignity, belonging, livelihood and the right to protect one’s way of life.
Through engaging storytelling, songs and reflection, children were encouraged to think about questions of ownership, justice and what freedom truly means. The session was followed by a creative craft activity based on the Independence Day theme.
Students of Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam, brought laurels to the institution by securing outstanding honours in the ITO Drawing Olympiad.
Devi Sri Priya P of Grade 4 secured State Rank 3 and was awarded a cash prize of Rs 1,200, along with a medal and certificate. Dileep Chakravarthy B of Grade 7 secured State Rank 8 and received a cash prize of Rs 700, besides a medal and certificate for his commendable performance. Adding to the school’s pride, five other students were honoured with the ITO Excellence Medal Award along with certificates for their outstanding performance in the Olympiad.
School Council Elections 2026–27
Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam, successfully conducted the School Council Elections 2026–27, providing students with a firsthand experience of the democratic process. Elections were held for the posts of School Head Boy, School Head Girl, Sports Captain, Sports Vice-Captain, and the Captains and Vice-Captains.
Voting was conducted through a digital voting system using Google Forms, enabling students of Grades III to X to cast their votes in a fair, transparent, and technology-enabled manner. The initiative not only encouraged students to step forward as responsible leaders but also instilled the values of democracy, leadership, accountability, and informed decision-making, preparing them to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
Miyawaki Storytelling Session
Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam organised the Miyawaki Storytelling Session in association with Visakhapatnam Public Library, offering children a delightful blend of storytelling, art, language, and values. The free session, open to children aged 6 to 13 years, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing various schools across the city.
The session was conducted by Mrs. Ravuri Vara Lakshmi, Certified Storyteller, who brought the timeless Japanese folktale ‘Tsuru no Ongaeshi’ (The Grateful Crane) to life through the traditional Kamishibai—a Japanese wooden paper theatre storytelling technique using illustrated picture cards.
The storytelling became even more immersive with the use of musical instruments to create sound effects, while children enthusiastically sang Telugu rhymes that celebrated the beauty of the mother tongue.
The interactive programme left the young participants inspired and demonstrated how storytelling can meaningfully nurture imagination, creativity, cultural appreciation, language development, and essential human values.
Students of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam actively participated in the Inter-School Recycling Championship, organised by ITC WOW (Wellbeing Out of Waste), an ITC initiative.
As part of the championship, an awareness session on waste segregation and recycling was conducted on July 15, 2026 in association with the ITC WOW team. The students enthusiastically participated in the recycling drive by bringing recyclable dry waste materials such as old books, notebooks, newspapers, and plastic bottles and wrappers from their homes.
Their wholehearted participation reflected a strong sense of environmental responsibility and commitment towards sustainable living.
Read-Aloud Book Session
Reinforcing the message that books can inspire both imagination and social responsibility, Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam in association with Visakhapatnam Public Library, organised an engaging Read-Aloud Book Session for children aged 6 to 13 years as part of the National Reading Month celebrations. The programme brought together young readers from across the city for an enriching morning of reading, discussion, creativity and environmental awareness.
The session was led by children’s favourite storyteller, Ms. M. Sita Srinivas, who is not only an eminent storyteller but also a renowned voice artist and voice recordist. The interactive read-aloud encouraged children to observe, question and reflect on the story’s deeper message.
The programme concluded with a theme-based creative activity in which the children designed colourful cloud-themed crafts inspired by the story. Each participant proudly carried home a handmade keepsake, making the session both memorable and meaningful. The children also took a heartfelt pledge to protect Mother Earth by conserving nature, valuing water and contributing towards a cleaner and greener planet.
On June 27, 2026, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri P. V. Narasimha Rao, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School, Visakhapatnam organised an Elocution Contest and an Essay Writing Contest for students of Grades 9 and 10.
The winners and runners-up of both competitions were awarded a trophy, a book, and a certificate in recognition of their performance. The event served as a meaningful opportunity to promote communication skills, critical thinking, and literary expression among students.