ANNUAL REPORT
SILVER BELLS CONVENT SCHOOL
“Educational Insights: Nurturing Minds and shaping futures”
It is time now for us to PAUSE, TURN AROUND AND LOOK at the year gone by, analyze both the expected and the unexpected and then synergize ourselves to move ahead, afresh, with a positive attitude. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student can achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. We aim to foster a holistic development focusing on love of learning, critical thinking skills, and strong sense of community. We create Future Kids. We strive for academic excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of our educational programs. The 2023-24 was full of upholding ethical standards, joyful learning, celebrations collaborations and team work among students, staff, parents and community to achieve our goals. We embrace innovation and creativity to adapt to changing educational needs and provide innovative learning experiences.
STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF
Academic Achievements
Our students have continued to excel academically, with many earning top marks on standardized tests and in their coursework. Our school has also been recognized for its strong academic program, receiving several awards and accolades. I am proud to report that our Classes X and XII students have brought laurels to the school by their excellent results. As always, we have 100% pass both in X and XII. We appreciate and congratulate the combined efforts of our teachers, students and parents.
Staff
SBCS family comprises of 39 well trained, well experienced, dedicated teaching staff and 06 supporting staff. We duly appreciate the tremendous co-operation on the part of everyone associated with this institution who have strived their best to mould our students to work hard to make their dreams and aspiration come true. Apart from the various core subject teachers, we have dynamic teachers for physical education, yoga, music and dance.
GROUP |
NO. OF TEACHERS |
PRE PRT |
04 |
PRT |
13 |
TGT |
12 |
PGT |
10 |
TOTAL |
39 |
SUPPORTING STAFF |
06 |
NON-TEACHING STAFF |
02 |
PROGRAMMES, ACTIVITIES AND MUCH MORE
Wellness Program and Counseling
Feeling authentic and open in schools leads to better performance, engagement, and overall well-being. As Mental Health is one of the key elements for individual well-being, we offered Mental Wellness Programs and Counselled students based on our personal expertise in this area. Through workshops, conversations, trainings, guest lectures and more by our elite Counsellor, we create a safe space for everyone and support the improvement of performance, concentration and mental well-being among Students & Employees.
It provides:
- Adequate health and safety policies;
- Strong communication and management practices;
- A broad participation and sufficient control over a student’s work;
- High levels of support for students;
- Solid development of necessary skills;
- Motivated students;
- A safe space for either students or
POSHAN WEEK
POSHAN Abhiyaan is a Multi-Ministerial Convergence Mission with the vision to ensure the attainment of Malnutrition-Free India by 2022. On this occasion, children of our school enjoyed and learnt how to make Healthy Lunch, made a Collage of the food variety and Donated a Meal to the needy. They came to know about the importance of food and its nutrients.
JOY OF GIVING: DONATION CAMP
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.’’
Over the years we have created several innovative sustainable and scalable solutions in concurrence with the policies of the government of India that help us continue sharing the gift of clothes and food packets with underprivileged people who have no food and shelter. Students thru SBCS Charity service, tried to serve the needs of the people in an all- inclusive manner so that the roadside people can live healthier life and keep themselves warm in chilling winters.
ECO CLUB
Join the Race to make World a Better Place
Eco Club in school empowered students to participate and take up meaningful environmental activities and projects. It is a forum through which students reached out to influence, engage their parents and neighbourhood communities to promote sound environmental behaviour. Rally on ‘Say No to Plastic’ was organised where students came out on the streets and guided citizens. Swachta Pakhwada and Swachta Pledge was taken by the students and teachers together to keep a firm thought of keeping surroundings clean.
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
-Henry B. Adams
With the aim of spreading awareness towards the Sustainable Goals, the School made another attempt for the 16th sustainable goal i.e. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions. Students showed up and shared the knowledge to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. By engaging now, we are teaching parents and students to reach their academic goals and reduce inequality, which builds the foundations of a more educated community. In another SDG, Silverites showed the different sectors which majorly witness inequality along with the course of action to reduce it. In ‘Decent Work and Economic Growth’, children learnt to help at home and school, and to live together. Through role play, they learnt to relate to the work of people in their local community. Students performed a small act and portrayed about how government helps its citizens to learn employment skills and create self-employment. Food and nutrition sciences teach learners at this level how to identify the ways in which physical factors such as geographical location, growing seasons or food markets influence good food choices. A skit was prepared and presented on ‘Zero Hunger’ by the students to show how to become conscious citizens who reduce food waste and loss.
MOCK PARLIAMENT
On the occasion of Constitution Day, students conducted a Mock Parliament session where they represented Ruling and Opposition party and represented various ministries. Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties were also read before the students so that they can inculcate those values in themselves. They recreated the Mock session of Parliament.
AKAM: AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAVA
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava: was organized for all the classes from Primary to Senior Secondary. Activities like Quit India Movement Day; Poster Making Competition on Freedom Fighters- Independence Day Celebration, Har Ghar Tiranga; Poem and PPT by the Students; Paragraph writing about places related to freedom struggle – Hindi Diwas Celebration; Storytelling on Freedom Fighters by Children; Paragraph Writing on Freedom Struggle; Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and History of INA; Speech, Dialogue, Discussion, Popular Story; Poem Recitation about Freedom Fighters; Role Play on Freedom Fighters; Importance of Freedom of India- Grandsparents’ Perspective, were organised where students at SBCS actively participated and portrayed their outstanding talent.
OLYMPIADS
“The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it and there is no magic to achievement, it is really about hard work and choices.”
Olympiad exams help to create competitive awareness among students at school, national and global level. These exams aim to improve problem-solving ability and analytical thinking skills of students. As a student prepares and competes in such competitive exams, they build a positive academic foundation. Our young Silverites participated in the different SOF Olympiads and won gold medals in the various subject categories. They were awarded a medal as well as a certificate for their achievements. Computers olympiad was also held for the students of middle school by Future Tech Olympiad Organization.
SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS
Sports teaches us how to lose, but it also teaches us how not to be a loser”.
The domain of sports has the vast potential to ‘better’ the game of life itself. Besides promoting physical fitness, it lays importance on healthy lifestyle and helps in developing social skills. In sports, our school has excelled in various disciplines and has achieved great success at the district, state, and national level competitions. Our school has produced several state-level players and some of our students have represented the state in the national level competitions.
PARENTS-TEACHER MEETING
Parent Teacher Meetings were conducted during the academic session to appraise parents about their wards’ performance and discuss how we can, hand in hand, help make our students better learners and good citizens. Apart from these meeting, all teachers were in constant touch with the parents and students, keeping a watchful eye all the time and ensuring we were there for our students.
ADVENTURE TRIPS, VISITS, EXCURSIONS
Our school organizes excursions and field trips every year to help students gain first-hand knowledge and augment their academic learning transacted beyond the confines of a class room, in joyful company of peer & friends.
MAGIC SHOW
A magic show by a famous magician can be a great way to uplift the spirits of students in school and make them feel good. The event was organized by the school as a way to bring a bit of fun and excitement to the students during what has been a challenging year for everyone.
Magician Harry, who is known for his mind-bending illusions and daring stunts, wowed the students with his tricks and illusions. From making objects disappear and reappear in unexpected places, to levitating and escaping from handcuffs, the magician had the students on the edge of their seats.
But more than just entertainment, the magic show was also a way to inspire the students and encourage them to pursue their dreams.
FESTIVALS
The Richness & Depth of Celebrations express a Culture Accurately.
Festivals like Holi, Janmashtami, Dussehra, Diwali, Christmas, Eid, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Lohri, Pongal, Navratri and Makar Sankranti were celebrated with much enthusiasm. Students sang, danced, composed poems, enacted skits and honed their technical skills to make each special assembly video, par excellence. They not only sharpened their intellect and artistic skills but also combated stress by giving themselves a shot of moral boost with every event.
STAFF TRIP
Teachers at SBCS were recently treated with a staff trip, designed to give them a break from their busy schedules and to foster a sense of community among colleagues. The trip, which took place over the weekend, was filled with fun activities, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities for team building and bonding.
CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL DAYS AND VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
Celebrations sharing the happy moments together and spreading joy all around is a vital aspect of SBCS we follow every year religiously.
World Health Day: Celebrating World Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about common pests, pesticides, and diseases. By understanding the relationship between these factors, we took steps to prevent their spread and promote a healthy and safe environment for everyone.
National Youth Day: It was celebrated with full energy and in a healthy way by doing Surya-namaskar and Asanas. The P.E. teacher instructed and guided about the benefits of doing Yoga.
World Post Day: The students got engaged in various activities such as Letter Writing, Sending Postcards, etc. and gave them a chance to practice their writing skills, learn about the postal service, and experience the joy of receiving a letter in the mail. Some students also got the chance to visit Post Office to witness the working of this important institution.
World Photography Day: “PICK THE CLICK” The silverites clicked a photograph on their own and showcased their way of thinking and perspective towards the nature and various things.
Clay Modelling: Clay modelling is a great activity for students as it provides a tactile and creative outlet for their imagination. Our students of junior classes created different ornaments like rings, earring, bracelets etc. using clay and idols of Lord Ganesha were mould by our secondary class students.
Good Touch Bad Touch Session: The session aimed to educate students about different types of touches and how to identify the inappropriate ones. The session started with a presentation after which, an activity was conducted where the students were given different scenarios and were asked to identify whether it was a good touch or a bad touch.
English Language Day: An activity was conducted where students were divided into groups and given a task to create a short play or skit in English, using the language in a creative way. This activity was designed to encourage students to practice their English language skills in a fun and interactive way, while also promoting teamwork and collaboration.
International Dance Day: Students performed various traditional and modern dances from different countries to showcase the diversity of dance forms. This included cultural dances like the Salsa, Ballet, Bhangra, Hip-hop, Tango, or even the Hula dance.
Face Painting & Emoji Making: The Face Painting & Emoji Making (House) competition was organized by us in the school. The competition was open to all students from grades 1 to 12. The participants were given 2 hours to complete their entries, and were provided with all the necessary supplies, including paints, brushes, sponges, markers, and paper. The judges evaluated the entries based on creativity, originality, technique, and adherence to the theme.
International Mother Language Day: They sang beautiful songs in their regional languages and danced gracefully on their own folk music. Some students recited poems written by great poets to embed poetry in themselves.
National Symbols:
To remember and revise the importance of our national symbols an activity was held on ‘National Symbols’. Students drew and pasted the pictures of our national symbols and wrote the reason as why they have been chosen for the purpose!
Poetry Writing Activity: Poetry writing activity was held in school with full participation by students. This activity was great way to encourage creativity and self-expression among students. To inculcate the good habit of writing, students were introduced to small steps taken for writing poetry and they have written down their imagination and observations on the given topic.
BRIO’ 23:
“Overpower. Overtake. Overcome.” —Serena Williams
Organized ‘sports meet’ in school with full participation of students and teachers and won prizes in many games and sports. This was a great achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved. It is important to recognize the efforts of all participants, regardless of whether they won a prize or not.
WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS:
(By Saurabh Beniwal)
Organised a workshop on parenting, learning techniques, and challenges, where teachers obtained valuable knowledge and skills that will help them better support their students and create a positive learning environment. The event was attended by over 200 parents. Mr. Beniwal emphasized on the importance of communication, setting boundaries and creating a supportive environment for children to flourish.
CURRENT YEAR’S INVESTMENTS
Books |
– |
1,12,555/- |
Furniture |
– |
1,91,960/- |
(Including lab requirements) |
||
Classroom |
– |
40,000/- |
Computer Lab |
– |
4,05,000/- |
“Learning gives you creativity, ‘Creativity leads to thinking’, Thinking provides knowledge, Knowledge makes you great”.
Here, I conclude my report:
As we look back on this year, we can proudly say that we have accomplished our goal of providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our students. We have equipped them with the knowledge, skills, and values that they will need to succeed in their future endeavors.
In conclusion, we would like to thank our students, teachers, staff, and parents for their hard work, dedication, and support throughout the year. We look forward to another year of success and growth as we continue to strive towards excellence.
Thank you.