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FOUNDER‟S DAY 2016

“It is important to know where we stand today and where we have come from”

Founder‟s day is the most important day of the school calendar. On this day we are

reminded how the school was formed years ago and where we stand today. What

all we have achieved till this date and our goals for coming years. This day we

remember the Founder(s) and value their legacy.

The Gen. B.C. Joshi APS Pithoragarh celebrated its annual Founder‟s day on 16th

October 2016. The chief guests of the school were Mrs and Mr. Rakesh Manocha,

(SM. Brig. 119 Ind. Inf bg). The function started with the Lightning of Diya followed by

various programmes. There were breath taking performances like Ganesh Vandana,

Classical Dance, Fusion Dance, Dance on the patriotic song, Chhalia Dance, English

and Hindi Play, English and Hindi Group Songs. The prize distribution ceremony was

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organized at the end of the function. Thimayya House as holding number one

position in co-curricular activities was given the Champion‟s Trophy.

The school has laid another milestone in encouraging and motivating the students

to do better in academics, sports and co-curricular activities.

This year, in the field of academic excellence for an academic year, Panchshul

Cup, a new award was introduced and Bhagat House won this cup. This year two

other new awards were introduced. Scholar Tie, awarded to the students having

continuous excellence in academics for three years and Scholar Blazers, awarded

to the students having continuous excellence in academics for five years. The school

also gave awards to the students who

secured 10.0 CGPA in class X and who

secured good percentage in Class XII Board

in the academic year 2015-16. Students who

participated in various cluster, command

and state level tournaments and won were

also awarded. The School‟s chairmen on his

speech appreciated everyone for their

contribution for making the event

very beautiful.

School Principal Mr. Manish Panwar on his

various interactions with teachers and students thanked and appreciated all the

efforts put by teachers, students and parents. The function ended with the National

Anthem and a motivation to do great

infuture.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES IN MATHEMATICS AND

SOCIAL STUDIES 2016

MATHEMATICS: Under the guidance principal Mr. Manish Panwar The Department of

Mathematics organized Orientation

Programme on 28th Oct 2016 for the students

who are underachievers and need to focus

more on the subject.

This was the first phase of the programme and

the main objective was to obtain the highest

level of Mathematics Standards in

underachievers. The Programme was

conducted in two time slots, Classes VI- VIII

and Classes IX-XII. Parents of the students

(Underachievers) studying in classes from VI to

XII were called and issues related to their ward(s) discussed. The School

Principal Mr. Manish Panwar, HOD Mr. Hem Chndra Joshi, PGT Mathematics, Mr.

Rajesh Chandra Sorari, TGT Mathematics, Mr. Gurdayal Singh, TGT

Mathematics, Mr. Devendra Prasad Bhatt, TGT Mathematics and Mr. Kuldeep

Pandey spoke on the issues and challenges faced by teachers,

students and parents.

The points of general instructions discussed were the (i) Need of Mathematics and

Reasoning in 21st Century (ii) Phobia of Mathematics (iii) Interest in the Subject (iv)

Need of Practice (v) Role of Parents. The parents present also gave their suggestions

and complimented the efforts made by the school management and teachers.

SOCIAL SCIENCE: An orientation programme was organized in the school on 19

Nov 2016. All faculty members of Social Science department interacted with

Parents of students (underachievers). Principal addressed the parents on the

subject and Teachers answered the queries of parents. The parents complimented

the efforts of staff and the School management

„SWATCHHTA PAKHWADA‟

School is a place where a student learns so

many important things. And can apply them

for living a better and responsible life. To

inc

ulc

ate

the habit of cleanliness, respect for the school

and nature school observed „Swatchhta

Pakhwada‟ from 01 Dec to 15 Dec 2016. During

this period cleanliness drive and related

activities (Nukkad Natak, Shramdaan, poster

making, rally etc) held at school in which

students & staff participated with

enth

usia

sm.

WORKSHOP FOR FEMALE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Over the past few years, the issue of women‟s safety has become a prime

focus of public attention and concern in India. Harassment is any improper and

unwelcome conduct that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause

offence or humiliation to another person. A study of school girls in one south

Indian state also documented girls‟ vulnerability to harassment. There are no clear

statistics on the number of child abuse cases in India, primarily because of the low

reporting of such crimes. The new report from HRW said such abuse is disturbingly

common, government responses are falling short in protecting children and in

treating victims To make the female teachers and students aware

about it a workshop was conducted by members of Female Complaint Committee

on 06 Dec 2016. In the workshop female staff members and students

were sensitize on topic „Protection of Female employee/student from sexual

harassment at work place‟ through videos, PPT presentation and lecture.

SHRISTIR ANANDA (A WORKSHOP ON ARTS AND

MUSIC)

School is not only about academics it is also about overall development of an

individual. It is not only about text books and exams and results but also about

inculcating values and morals and learning

new skills and using this knowledge for

becoming a successful person and a

valuable citizen. Arts and Music are those

two very popular skills of human beings

that inspire millions. To inspire students of all

the schools of the towns Gen. B.C. Joshi

APS Pithoragarh organized a two days Arts

and Music Workshop „Shritir Ananda‟. Many

renowned artists, dignitaries, principals of

various school, teacher and students were

parts of this amazing and inspiring

workshop.

On the Opening Day the Chief Guest of the Day was Brig. Rakesh Manocha SM. The

esteemed guests of the workshop were Prof. Shekhar Chandra Joshi, Dean, Faculty

of Visual Arts, SSJ Campus Almora, Mr. Jaideep Mukherjee, Asst Prof, HOD Musics

Department of Dhirendra Mahila PG College Banaras and Tabla Artist from Banaras

Gharana along with two mind blowing little Vocal Classical artists Daalia and Julia.

Mukherjee. Some students from SSJ Campus Almora also were the part of the Event.

The students and teachers of various schools participated on the event. A painting

competition was conducted on the the “Kumaun and Its Scenes”.

The results of the competition are as under

1st Position: Sneha Chauhan (Gen BCJ APS Pithoragarh)

2nd Position: Vikash Sharma (SDS GIC Pitoragrarh) and

Rekha Bisht (Manas Academy)

3rd Position: Vishal Kumar (Maharishi Vidya Mandir Pithoragarh)

Consolation Prize: Swati Vishwakarma( Maa Nainawati Public School)

On the second day the guest of Honour

was Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Sinha,

District Magistrate Pithoragarh who on his

inspiring speech told students to

pursue hobbies for making a better life and

also thanked and congratulated

the school management and ICs. The

Limelight of the Function was two

little vocal artists Daalia and Julia

Mukherjee who stole the heart of every

listener. They sand some Ragas and

Bhajans.

The School Principal on his “Vote of Thanks‟ Speech appreciated the efforts

put by students, teachers and ICs and thanked all the guests members,

school principals, teachers and students for becoming the part of the event.

The in-charge of the Event was Mr. Ramesh Kumar Ghosh and

Music workshop was held under assistance of Mr. Harish Chandra Joshi.

CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAMME

Every student faces the question of „what next‟ after class 12th and 10th. Firstly, to

decide a stream, and then, to decide the graduation course!

A helpless 16 year old is faced with the choice of three streams - Humanities,

Science and Commerce, and the only career guidance he has is the opinion of his

parents, his teacher‟s judgment based on his marks and the comments of his friends

and neighbors.

But is that much help sufficient

for a child to base the

foundation of his entire

career?

It is at this point that a career

counselling for school students

can help the child sail through

these turbulent times.

How career counseling works

(Sources Internet)

Career counselling involves

scientifically developed aptitude tests and personality tests that helps the counselor

give the best suited career advice to the student based on his report of his aptitude

and personality. Human capacities are infinite and can never be measured, nor are

we to judge of what one can do. Every person has unique characteristics, for

everyone has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. The key is to identify these unique qualities is through career counselling.

Making an Informed Choice To Choose a Career

Career counselling sessions helps the students to know the pros and cons of the

different streams and the career path it offers, thus the students can make an

informed choice, and get a career assessment that helps avoid the risk of change in

career path later in life. The importance of pinpointing the work cut out for each

person can only be gauged when one sees the agony of extreme job misfits. Money

is important, but not more than contentment. So a career counselling and guidance

is needed to help organize ones thoughts and ideas on decisions. It can boost the

morale and confidence. To help students for choosing better careers Career

Planning Programme /Workshop for students & parents (Cl-IX to XII) held at school

on 12-13 Dec 2016. The workshop was conducted by Mr Jitin Chawla, Director,

Centre for Career Development, New Delhi.

VISITS

Month Date of Visit Name & Designation of the

Officer

Remarks

Oct 2016

Nov 2016

21/11/2016

Col (Retd) R V Singh, Dir AWES,

Central Comd

26/11/2016 Brig Rakesh Manocha, SM

Chairman Gen B C Joshi APS

Interaction with

Boarder Students

28/11/2016 Mr Sandeep Pant , Principal,

Army Public School No – 2 ,

Roorkee.

Annual Technical

Inspection 2015-16.

Dec 2016 19/12/2016 Brig Rakesh Manocha, SM

Chairman Gen B C Joshi APS

Tentative – Art &

Music Wksp

20/12/2016 Dr Ranjeet Sinha, DM

Pithoragarh

PARENTS TEACHER MEETING, FACILITATION AND

ORIENTATION PROGARMME

ON 24th December 2016 school organized Parents

Teacher Meeting, Facilation Programme and Open

Forum for Parents. The event was presided by School

Principal Mr. Manish Panwar and the Chief Guest of

the event was School Chaimain Brig. Rakesh

Manocha SM. The students achieved excellence in

academics in the academic year 2015-16 was

facilitated by awards and certificates

EXCURSION TOURS (IMA DEHRADOON, JIM CORBET

NATIONAL PARK AND NAINITAL)

IMA DEHRADOON: Gen. B.C. Joshi APS Pithoragarh

organized excursion tour to IMA Dehradun to

motivate students to serve the Nation by

becoming a part of INDIAN ARMY. In this tour 22

students participated. It was scheduled on 7th oct

to 9th of oct 2016. Student was scooted by Retd.

asst Commandant R. P. Singh (coast Guard),

Event Organizer - Jasvender Singh and Trip IC -

Pradeep Maurya and Ravinder Singh Saun.

JIM CORBET NATIONAL PARK AND NAINITAL

An educational cum adventure tour was organized by school from 08 oct 2016 to 12 Oct

2016, to Jim Corbett National Park Ramnagar and Nainital. 35 students along with 2

rticipated in the tour.

NATIONAL CHILDREN SCIENCE CONGRESS-2016

Students of Gen.B.C. Joshi APS Pithoragarh

participates in National Children Science

Congress Competition held in the month

of November at different levels and the

team made to the State Level which was

held in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The main

theme of the project was Sustainable

Development for the Development of

good future. And the subtopic on which

they prepared projects and conducted

the surveys was Degradation of Basic

Health, Hygiene and Nutrition Conditions.

The members of the group were Akanksha

Bisht, Dhriti Raghav, Suhana Nagarkoti,

Gunjan Pathak and Hitesh Joshi. The teacher i/c for the project was Mr. Gaurav Kapri, PGT

Biology.

National Children's Science Congress (NCSC) is a nationwide Science Communication

programme started in the year 1993. It is a programme of National Council for Science and

Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

It is a forum children of the age-group of 10-17 years, both from formal school system as well

as from out of school, to exhibit their creativity and innovativeness and more particularly

their ability to solve a societal problem experienced locally using by method of science