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Kolkata Kendra
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir (BGKV), Primary Section, Kolkata, celebrated its Annual Day on November 29, 2024, at the Science City Auditorium. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Bikram Sarkar, IAS (retd.), Chairman and Shri Raj Kumar Chajjer, Vice Chairman of Kolkata Kendra. The theme of the Annual Day was i.e., ‘Long Live Unity’.
The academic awards were then given away to the achievers, recognising their hard work and dedication. The cultural programme was a vibrant showcase of diversity, featuring dances, drama and other performances. The grand finale was a spectacular presentation of Unity in Diversity, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our nation.
Excellence in AISSE Examination
The extraordinary performances of a few students of BGKV in the subject of Hindi (2nd Language) in the AISSE examination 2024 have been recognised by the Madhuban Publication.
The publication house awarded Anushka Harsh (scoring 96%), Rishi Singh, and Akshara Maherotra (scoring 95%) medals and appreciation certificates.
International Karate Championship
Manaswini Ghoshal of Std. 7 of BGKV won gold medal in Kata and bronze in Kumite at the 20th WKI International Karate Championship 2024, held in Vadodara.
Table Tennis Championship
Arushi Nandi of Std. 8 secured the 2nd position in under 15 girls’ singles in the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championship 2024, held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from December 5 to 12, 2024.
Annual Sports 2024
The secondary wing of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir organised their Annual Sports Meet 2024 on December 20, 2024. Smt. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, renowned Indian athlete and Padma Shri awardee; and Shri. Somnath Dutta, district physical education officer, Youth Welfare, North 24 Parganas, graced the event with their presence. The enthusiasm and excitement of students and parents made the sunny day even more bright and cheerful. Finally, winners of different track events were declared and prizes were distributed by the dignitaries. The day concluded with the retreating march.
Excellence in Sports
On December 14, 2024, a few students of BGKV were felicitated by the 2nd International Sports Film Festival committee at Unnayan Bhavan, Kolkata auditorium, for excellent performance in sports. The students are Sunishka Dutta for Gymnastics; Anushka Harsh, Deepshikha Das and Anushka Bose for Shooting; Sandipta Patra and Akshit Pandey for Cricket; Aarushi Nandi and Indira Sen for Table Tennis; Anushka Roy for Karate and Venkatesh Das for Chess.
Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024
As part of Rastriya Poshan Maah 2024, the students of the Nutrition Department engaged in various activities to promote awareness about this year’s themes: ‘Shree-Anna: Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’ and ‘Sahi Poshan Desh Roshan’. Creative projects were undertaken to decorate the news board with relevant information. A group discussion was conducted, highlighting the importance of planning a balanced diet for overall health.
Kolkata Kendra
On November 22, 2024, NB Institute for Rural Technology, Kolkata, organised a Solar Ambassador Programme. As many as 12 students from Std. 11 of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir (BGKV) from Humanities and Science stream had attended the event. There were discussions and demonstration sessions on the proper utilisation of renewable sources of energy. The students got a chance to interact openly with experts. It was an enriching experience for them.
Visit to Keventer’s
On November 23, 2024, the students of Std. 12 (Commerce) visited the Keventer Agro Dairy Factory at Barasat. They witnessed each and every step involved in the production process which was going on in full swing. They also got an insight on the process of packing, packaging, labelling and many other things associated with the dairy industry. It was truly an enlightening session.
Annual Function – MANAN
On December 1, 2024, the secondary wing of BGKV organised their annual prize distribution ceremony and cultural programme, ‘Manan’ (or ‘Contemplation’), at the Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. The event was graced by the presence of world-renowned dancer and choreographer Smt. Tanusree Shankar and Dr. Dilip Maiti, Vice Chancellor, Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay.
The event started by seeking divine blessings with an invocation song followed by the dignitaries lighting the ceremonial lamp. After the welcome address by respected Deputy Director Mrs. Sujata Ghosh, the students of BGKV staged a wonderful musical event. The Principal of BGKV, Mr. Arun Kumar Dasgupta released the 22nd edition of the School Magazine, Ripples. The day finally ended with a spectacular cultural programme which emphasised on the different shades of emotions.
BGKV’s Young Chess Star
Sourodipto Bagchi from Std. 7 completed his SIP abacus journey and became Grandmaster on October 30, 2024. BGKV proudly congratulates the young chess star.
Kolkata Kendra
Sunishka Dutta of Std. 7 of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir (BGKV), Kolkata, has made her school proud again by securing the 1st position in the ‘vault’ and ‘beam’ category in the 68th State School Games 2024 -Gymnastics. She has also secured the 4th position in the ‘floor’ category and an all-round 3rd position. This event was held at Salt Lake, Kolkata, on November 16, 2024. She has been selected for SGFI 2024.
CBSE Heritage India Quiz
The CBSE Heritage India Quiz was held on November 18, 2024, at Hariyana Vidya Mandir, Salt Lake, Kolkata. Many renowned schools across West Bengal participated in this contest. BGKV was one of the six schools to reach the finals after scoring the highest in the preliminary round. In the final round, BGKV stood second after DAV Model School, Durgapur. The participants were Anandaroop Ghosh (Std. 11), Rudradev Datta
(Std. 10) and Pathikrit Maitra (Std. 10).
Red Ribbon Quiz Competition
The West Bengal State AIDS Prevention and Control Society, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, organised the prestigious Red Ribbon State Level Quiz Competition on November 22, 2024, which was held at Swasthya Bhawan. Team BGKV secured the second position in the quiz. The participants, Arjya Sarkar (Std. 11) and Rishi Singh (Std. 11) received certificates and a cash prize of Rs. 4000.
SIP Abacus International Prodigy 2024
Adrit Chakraborty of Std. 7 participated in ‘SIP Abacus International Prodigy 2024’ held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata, on November 10, 2024. He became the National and International Champion of Grand Module B level by defeating 11 countries (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, UAE, Bahrain, Philippines, Tanzania, New Zealand, Australia and USA).
Chess Tournament
Venkatesh Das of Std. 8 secured the 30th rank (main group) in the ‘1st Pro Skillcraft International Open Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament’ which was held from November 16 to 20, 2024, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. He was awarded a cash prize and a medal.
Kolkata Kendra
Indira Sen of Std. 10 of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir (BGKV) became the runner-up in the Under 19 Table Tennis team event in the ALL BENGAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS that was held on November 12, 2024, at Burrabazar Yuvak Seva, Kolkata. She had also reached the semi-finals in the Under 17 team event.
8th International Karate Championship
Rishant Das of Std. 9 of BGKV won the Gold medal in Kata Male 14-15 years event and another Gold medal in Team Kata Male 14-17 years event in the 8th International Karate Championship – Indian Challengers’ Cup.
Arena International Master
Venkatesh Das of Std. 8 of BGKV obtained the title of an AIM (Arena International Master) in chess, honoured by FIDE, Switzerland.
Drawing Competition
Vaibhavsri Choradia of Std. 9 won the 1st prize in a drawing competition organised by the Vigilance Department, DVC, Kolkata.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
To commemorate the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas which marks the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who was born on November 15, 1875, the students of BGKV presented some programmes and activities. Students enacted a small play which paid homage to this great leader. Poems in Hindi were recited by the students recalling the bravery of Birsa. Later, throughout the day, students were shown different videos on Birsa Munda, which served as an important opportunity to remember the struggles and contributions of tribal communities.
Bhavan’s Investiture Ceremony
The Prefect Investiture Ceremony was conducted on November 14, 2024, at the school grounds of BGKV. The outgoing prefectorial batch passed their duties to the new prefects and captains. Respected Director Dr. G. V. Subramanian addressed the new prefectorial batch and congratulated them. This was followed by announcing the names of the new Head Girl, Head Boy, Cultural Co-ordinators, Sports Captains, House Captains, and senior and junior prefects of individual houses. The new prefects and captains received their badges. This was followed by the
oath-taking ceremony.
CBSE Heritage India Quiz
CBSE Heritage India Quiz, an annual activity, is an inter-school quiz. This year’s quiz focused on the theme of ‘The conservation and restoration of cultural heritage’. The quiz aimed not only to educate students about India’s diverse cultural heritage but also to raise awareness about the need for conservation and restoration efforts. Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Salt Lake, Kolkata, secured the third place.
Sarada Jyotis Abhih Patha Chakra
On November 14, 2024, Sarada Jyoti ABHIH Patha Chakra completed 20 years. The Foundation Day celebration was inaugurated by the respected Prabajika Sadananda Prana Mataji. The students of Bhavan’s, Kolkata, participated in the Inter-School Drawing and Essay competition, guided by Swamiji’s thoughts and ideals. The event was conducted at IB Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
Kolkata Kendra
Bhavan’s Research and Development Centre, Kochi Kendra, organised an All India Conference for Teachers named DISHA. It was a three-day workshop from October 17–19, 2024 held at Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad, Kochi. The theme of the workshop was ‘Transforming education by integrating values across disciplines and fostering a global perspective through the English language across the curriculum.’ The training programme, attended by four of our teachers extended over a period of three days with five sessions, and proved to be greatly beneficial for the teachers. Moreover, it also provided a platform for free exchange of ideas and collaboration among all the teachers coming from various Bhavan's schools across the nation.
Cricket Star
Sandipta Patra of Class 9 scored a superb unbeaten 97 off 78 balls to help Bengal score 179/7 in 35 overs in a match which the Bengal girls won by defeating Baroda by 90 runs. The event was the Reliance G1 Under 15 Girls Tournament that was held in Ahmedabad on October 30, 2024. Bengal was crowned ‘Champions’ in this tournament.
The Advantage Champs 3.0
Arko Pal of Class 10 won first prize in ‘The Advantage Champs 3.0’— a national level online quiz competition, organised by the India Today group.
Kolkata Kendra
Bhavan Vidyashram, Jaipur, organised Bhavan’s 13th North and North Eastern Region Schools Athletic and Cultural Meet 2024 from October 16, 2024 to October 18, 2024. Several sports and cultural events were organised. The students of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir (BGKV) participated whole-heartedly in all the events and bagged several awards. Anushka Mitra secured the second position in the ‘News Panel Discussion’ and Devangshi Dutta Gupta came second in the ‘On the Spot Photography’ competition.
Intra Academy Chess Tournament
Ishaan Chowdhury of Std. 6 stood 3rd in the Bold Bishop Chess Category, which was held on October 20, 2024, at the Intra Academy Chess Tournament, Chakraberia, Kolkata.
International Abacus Olympiad (GEMA)
Ishaan Chowdhury of Std. 6 scored a Gold Medal in the INTERNATIONAL ABACUS OLYMPIAD (GEMA), which was held on May 18, 2024.
Bhavan’s Sports Meet – Jaipur
Bhavan Vidyashram, Jaipur, organised Bhavan’s 13th North and North Eastern Region Schools Athletic and Cultural Meet 2024 from October 16-18, 2024. Numerous students from BGKV, Kolkata, had participated in their events. Among the boys, Aarush Tiwary of Std. 9 bagged the gold medal in high jump and team BGKV won bronze medal for relay (100m).
Among the girls, Pragati Banik of Std. 12 won gold medals for the 100m and 400m race. Ahana Maity of Std. 9 and Srijita Chakrabarty of Std. 11 won silver medals for high jump and shot-put, respectively. In total, 1 memento, 6 medals and 14 certificates were bagged by BGKV.
Diwali Celebration
The students of the foundational stage enthusiastically celebrated Diwali through various engaging activities. The little ones of the preparatory classes creatively decorated ‘diyas’ with coloured dust and showcased their artistic skills by colouring an intricate ‘rangoli’ design. The young innovators of Prep-3 crafted paper lanterns and ‘diyas’ and decorated them with vibrant stone stickers. The students of Std. 1 and 2 completed worksheets on ‘diyas’, learning about their significance in the festival, and explored the theme of rocket crackers while embellishing them with colourful stickers.
The activities not only fostered creativity and learning but also immersed the students in the festive spirit of Diwali.
Inter-House Rangoli Competition
A vibrant Inter-House Rangoli Competition for the students of Std. 3 was organised, aiming to enhance creativity, cultural appreciation, imagination and collaboration. This exciting event brought together talented young artists, promoting teamwork and camaraderie. Participants used diverse materials like coloured powders, flower petals, diyas and natural elements to craft intricate designs.
The competition provided an engaging platform for students to explore their cultural heritage. By combining art, culture and teamwork, BGKV’s Primary Wing nurtured a supportive and imaginative environment, empowering young minds to reach their full potential.
Kolkata Kendra
The Primary wing of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Kolkata was abuzz with excitement as students enthusiastically celebrated the advent of Durga Puja.
To immerse themselves in the spirit of the festival, students were encouraged to dress in traditional Indian ethnic attire, adding to the colourful ambience. A ‘bagless day’ declaration allowed students to focus on the celebrations, unencumbered by academic routines.
Through engaging video screenings on the classroom smart boards, all the primary students delved into the legendary story of ‘Mahishasur Mardini’, understanding the significance of Goddess Durga’s triumph over evil. The pre-primary students immersed themselves in the festive essence of ‘Agomoni’, presenting a captivating spectacle.
The imaginative minds of Prep-2 students blossomed through vibrant colouring of ‘Chand Malas’. Meanwhile, Prep-3 children brought autumn to life by crafting fluffy clouds, soft cotton ‘kash phul’ and delicate ‘shiuli phul’ made out of paper cups. The students of Class V participated in a singing competition that resonated with the festive mood.
The Durga Puja celebration at BGKV Primary Wing was a testament to the school’s commitment to preserve our cultural heritage and foster community spirit.
FIDE Chess Festival
Venkatesh Das, a student of BGKV, secured the fifth position in the ‘BNKU 1st International FIDE Chess Festival’ which was held at Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh from October 22-26, 2024. He added 65 ELO points in his classical rating with 6 points out of 9 rounds. The event saw 508 chess players participating from all over India including the North-East regions.
Kolkata Kendra
In the CBSE Cluster II Table Tennis Under 17 Girls’ Event, team BGKV (Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir) became the champion, winning by 3/0 in straight sets. The BGKV team included Aarushi Nandi, Bristita Majumdar and Indira Sen.
Quiz Competition
On September 28, 2024, the BGKV team won a bronze medal in ‘Bharat Ko Jano (Know India)’, an interschool quiz competition organised by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Salt Lake. The event was held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Auditorium, Salt Lake.
Swachhata Pakhwada
Like every year, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir observed ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ from September 1-15, 2024. A ‘Swachhata Shapath’ was taken by the school students and a cleanliness drive was undertaken in the school campus.
Factory Visit
BGKV students of Std. 12, who have Nutrition as one of their subjects, visited Mother’s Recipe factory on September 28, 2024. The visit was organised to provide students with practical insights into food production, processing and quality control techniques. The students had the opportunity to interact with industry experts about nutritional labelling, preservatives, technologies used in food manufacturing, etc. It was indeed an enlightening experience for the students.
Kite Festival
The pre-primary students of Bhavan’s G.K Vidyamandir celebrated the Kite Festival on September 17, 2024, with great enthusiasm. As the vibrant kites soared high in the sky, the little ones cheered with delight, their eyes shining with wonder. Teachers also joined in, helping the tiny hands hold the kite strings firmly. The students coloured small kites with bright hues, decorated their handmade kites and wrote heartfelt wishes on their kites.
Oral Hygiene Session
On September 25, 2024, the students of Std. 5, from the Primary wing of Bhavan’s G.K. Vidyamandir, participated in an engaging and enlightening session on Oral Hygiene, expertly conducted by Dr. Aradhana Behera and Dr. Vinit Bhattacharya.
The informative session delved into the essential procedures for maintaining optimal oral health, emphasising on the importance of proper care and hygiene practices. Through interactive discussions and visual aids, the doctors demystified various aspects of oral hygiene.
Times Quizzard
On September 27, 2024, The Times of India organised an intra-school quiz competition, ‘Times Quizzard’ at Birla High School Auditorium. The BGKV team secured the second position and received a prize money of Rs. 30,000.
Shooting Championship
Anushka Bose, a Std. 8 student of BGKV, Kolkata, secured the 3rd position (Under 14 Women’s Category) in the CBSE Far East Zone Shooting Championship, held at Army Public School, Kalimpong. She has qualified for the CBSE National.
Kolkata Kendra
Keeping the motive of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in mind, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir commemorated the 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. The day began with Prabhat Pheri led by the school pipe band, followed by students who hummed patriotic songs as they walked around their school’s locality early in the morning. This was followed by the hoisting of the National Flag in the school campus. The final event of the day was a brief cultural programme where the students of primary and secondary sections and management college participated with equal enthusiasm.
Raksha Bandhan
The tiny tots of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir Primary Section, Kolkata celebrated Raksha Bandhan through various activities. They showed off their artistic skills by making a massive ‘rakhi’ through tearing and pasting activity. The Prep II children took it a step further by creating their own ‘rakhis’ and tying them on each other’s wrists rightly symbolising the beautiful bond of love, affection and responsibility.
Janmashtami
The students of the Pre-primary wing also celebrated ‘Janmashtami’ with immense fervour and zeal! They danced to a special Janmashtami song, ‘Gokuldham Biraj Kabasi Kanha Nand Kishore’. Their dance filled the air with joy and devotion. The festive spirit became livelier when all the little ones posed in colourful ‘headgears’ in front of Balgopal’s ‘jhula’.
Kolkata Kendra
On August 2, 2024, students of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir (BGKV) participated in TFSA Quizical, organised by The Future Scholar Academy School, Kolkata. The BGKV team bagged the first prize, with a whopping 185 points.
The Telegraph School Awards
BGKV is proud to announce that it has received several awards and certificates from the Telegraph team during their award ceremony, “The Telegraph School Award for Excellence 2024”, which was held on August 10, 2024. The school has received a total of 11 honour certificates, merit certificates, certificates of appreciation and courage certificates, in various categories.
The 78th Independence Day Celebration
Students of the Foundational Stage of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir proudly celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with a spectacular show on August 14, 2024. Through energetic dance performances, inspiring action-oriented songs, speeches on the National symbols and an engaging skit, the young patriots showcased their talent and creativity while honouring the spirit of freedom and independence. Prep-1 children exhibited their artistic skills by hand-painting the tricolour on their own vests. Meanwhile, Prep-2 children had a blast making badges of the national flag—a fun and interactive way to learn about our country’s flag. The students of Std. 1 and 2 explored their artistic skills by doing thumb painting and colouring worksheets using the three colours of the national flag, namely saffron, white and green.
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