Health, Wellness and Safety Initiatives

Dancing for Fitness:
Zumba Sessions Held for Faculty

Pune, Maharashtra | 26th to 30th March, 2024

Whilst the holistic development of students is part of S.B. Patil Public School, it pays the same courtesy to its faculty as well by helping them develop professionally and personally. With academic trainings held in plenty the year throughout, the school also holds sessions to stress on the physical and mental health of faculty.

Ergo, during the last week of March, 2024, from 26th to 30th March, 2024, Zumba sessions were held for all faculty members with the aim to improve upon their overall (physical and mental) health, wellbeing and fitness.

Dance teachers, Mr. Ajay Chawaria and Ms. Varsha Kulkarni conducted the classes for the pre-primary and primary section teaching faculty in the morning, and for the secondary section teaching faculty and administrative faculty in the afternoons.

The classes benefitted all faculty by faculty by helping them be not only more physically active but also by creating a positive vibe and a way to release the day’s stress and strain.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and Administrative Manager, Mr. Manish Dhekale for organising this week-long session.

A big round of applause goes to our CCA in charge, Ms. Sujata Bhoite for aiding in the organising; and our dance teachers, Mr. Ajay Chawaria and Ms. Varsha Kulkarni for conducting these fitness sessions for all faculty.

Following are feedbacks from the faculty who participated:

“It was wonderful experience, enjoyed a lot. It makes me fresh and energetic. Thank you, school, for organising such a useful beautiful session. Outstanding session!” - Ms. Priyanka Mali (IT Teacher)

“It was a really nice session and I enjoyed a lot. We look forward to more of such sessions. Thank you!” - Ms. Kalyani Jadhav (School Nurse)

In Touch with the Senses:
A session on Sensory Processing Disorder

Pune, Maharashtra | 19th March, 2024

On 19th March 2024, a session on Sensory Processing Disorder was conducted by Dr. Sayali Havele from 10.00.a.m to 12.00 pm. A total of 32 teachers from pre-primary, and Grade I and II attended the session in the auditorium. The school counsellor, Ms. Sabitha Pramodh; and the special educator, Mr. Sujay Ghule also attended the session.

Dr. Havele discussed case studies of children with Sensory Processing Disorder stating that the percentage of sensory issues in school going children in India.

She further spoke on multiple topics such as proprioception, role of proprioception in sensory processing, touch/tactile, problems in tactile systems, hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, praxis, somatodyspraxia, etc.

The session aided faculty members to understand the technical aspects of sensory disorders especially when dealing with students.

We thank Dr. Havele for conducting the session which proved to be a great learning experience for all. We also thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; counsellor, Ms. Sabitha Pramodh; and special educator, Mr. Sujay Ghule for organising this event.

The Goals Project 2024:
Towards Good Health and Wellbeing

Pune, Maharashtra | 29th January to the 10th of March, 2024

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” - Mahatma Gandhi (1969 - 1948)

Our school has always fostered and encouraged a nurturing environment towards students’ wellbeing. Thus, making the students understand the value of Good Health and Wellbeing, which is the UN SDG Goal#3 is an essential.

The students of Grade II from S.B. Patil Public School, participated in the six-week Goals Project 2024 organised by Take Action Global and Earthproject.org starting from 29th January to the 10th of March, an online global platform for students and teachers to work together on the 17 UN sustainable development goals 2030.

The students were assigned the Goal#3 Good Health and Wellbeing with some classroom activities and lessons on the SDG # 3 for each week.

Below mentioned is the week-wise schedule for the Goals Project:

S. No.	Week	Dates	Topic
1.	Welcome Week	January 22 nd to 28 th	Welcome Teachers: Meet Your Group and Facilitators
2.	Week 1	January 29 th to February 4 th	Meet the Global Goals
2.	Week 2	February 5 th to 11 th	Meet Your Class Global Goal
3.	Week 3	February 12 th to 18 th	Design for Impact
4.	Week 4	February 19 th to 25 th	Data Visualization: Tell Your Story through Data
5.	Week 5	February 26 th to March 3 rd	Package Your Solution, Share Your Impact
6.	Week 6	March 4 th to 10 th	Celebration of Learning

 

A total of 280 students from Grade II learned about the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals 2030 in their classrooms with their class teachers and worked on the Goal #3: Good Health and Wellbeing.

They witnessed online speeches by global student youth ambassadors, participated in online global assembly of classrooms across the world, made posters, prepared for, and gave speeches, and also engaged in an online meeting with the students from a Yenimahalla School, Turkey on the theme Personal Hygiene and presented a PowerPoint presentation on 28th February 2024.

Our students were praised by teachers across the globe for making lovely posters on Goal#3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) and their PPT presentation on Personal Hygiene which is an essential for good health and wellbeing. All students and teachers received certificates for participating in the goals project 2024.

We extend heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Koen Timmers, Jenifffer Williams, Global Youth ambassadors, our facilitators Anisa and Zahida Batool, Merve Cadirci, Yenimahalla School, Turkey and all global participants for encouraging and supporting our students and organising the Goals Project 2024.

We thank our school principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; Headmaster, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; Section Head, Ms. Nayna Taru; all the class teachers of Grade II; and IDS coordinator, Ms. Anjali Gugale for providing all kinds of support in successfully completing the Goals Project 2024.

The Maajhi Shaala, Sundar Shaala Abhiyaan:
A Report on the Activities Conducted by the Students and Staff

Pune, Maharashtra | February 2024

Introduction

With the advent of Swachhta Abhiyaan, many projects have started so as to build awareness about the benefits of cleanliness and ill-effects of unclean surroundings. But spreading awareness is not enough. Each one needs to be an agent of change by not only practicing it themselves but also acting as a role model and instilling the values in others.

The Majhi Shaala, Sundar Shaala is one such project wherein school students take the charge of not just keeping their school clean and taking the necessary steps to maximise the beauty both externally and internally; but also participating in numerous activities and events wherein they grow holistically and mature mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.

The holistic development of students has always been part of S.B. Patil Public School’s creed. Furthermore, the school has always taken corporate social responsibility seriously: from using solar powered electricity to having a compost pit, and harvesting rainwater; from segregating wet and dry waste to aptly disposing e-waste.

Ergo, following is a report of all the activities and events conducted at school which make the students and staff of S.B. Patil Public School shout in unison: “Maajhi Shaala, Swachh Shaala!”

1. The Organisation of Student-Centric Activities and Participation of Students

Students participated in numerous activities throughout the year that would help in making the school better. Such included classroom and soft-board decorations; tree plantations activity in the school premises; school wall painting which was done under the supervision of the art instructors; and making of the school’s wall of thoughts.

2. Student Council and Students’ Involvement

With the Investiture Ceremony 2023-24 held and the Student Council being elected, they participate in the organisation of many events, and also lend their ideas when it comes to decision-making. Their contributions include the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana; ensuring that students bring fruits every day to eat during short break; making vegetable garden along with students wherein they grow many plants and vegetables.

 

3. Financial Literacy

Since financial literacy is crucial especially in this day and age, many financial-oriented workshops, seminars and programmes are conducted for both student and faculty. These include a workshop in collaboration with Education 10x; the introduction of Financial Literacy for Grade VIII as a pre-vocational skill subject since the Academic Year 2022; and teaching students how to maintain a savings notebook.

4. For the Education of Women: The Nav Bhaarat Saksharta Abhiyaan

It is an initiative launched by the Government of India initiative to conduct teaching-learning programmes for the non-literates aged 15 years and above. On 18th January, 2024, our school organised a three-day session wherein students from Grade VII to XII taught the school women support staff how to write their names as this is an essential part of one's identity. Each student spent a minimum of 30 mins. each with one maushi to teach her how to write her name be it in Hindi, Marathi or English.

 

5. Students’ Maha Vaachan (Reading) Contribution

Many activities to promote and inculcate the habit of reading are held. The Let’s Read Book Fair; the Let’s Read Another Book activity; and DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read) are some of those.

6. Quizzes and Writing Competitions

To enhance general knowledge and the aptitude of writing, quizzes and writing competitions and activities are frequently conducted. These include: The English Story-writing activity; the G20 Quiz, the quiz on the life of Swami Vivekananda, etc.

 

 

7. NCC, CSR AND Green Activities

To instill within students a love for the nation; and a responsibility towards society, events and activities such as the NCC/ Scout Guide Camp, the CBSE Cleanliness Drive, River-cleaning activities, Pavana Jaldindi, etc. are regularly conducted. Due to the school being an eco-friendly school, it has been recipient to many green awards.

Students even participated in the G20-themed Education Summit 2023; they went on a heart-warming trip to Guru Nanak Anand Ashram; the school hosted the Sagarmitra Abhiyan Session.

More so, we are not only a green school but a tobacco-free school: with no tobacco-selling shops within 200 meters of the school. Ours is even a plastic-free school: we avoid the use of plastic in all forms possible. Students are even encouraged to bring steel water bottles. We also follow the policy of “Don’t Burn but Compost” and recycle every product possible be it vegetable waste, e-waste, segregation of wet and dry waste, etc.

8. Understanding India

Activities like the CBSE Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat are annually conducted. In 2023-24, subject enrichment activities were taken on Sikkim. These included:
a. Grade I: EVS | Chart Making
b. Grade II: English | Story Telling
c. Grade III: Science | Group Activity
d. Grade IV: Social science | File Project
e. Grade V: Marathi | Speaking activity

9. Sports

Students participate in myriad sports activities, competitions and events throughout the year. They also partake in the annual CBSE Cluster Games and the ZP Matches.

Here we would also specially like to mention Arya Mhaske of VIII-B won the Gold Medal in Zila Parishad Zonal Pistol Shooting Championship. She is currently participating in the ZP state-leveI pistol shooting competitions; Grade X students won the gold medal at the district level handball league matches organised by the Hindustan Antibiotics School. At the ZP Zonal level, they won the silver medal.

Further, we are elated to announce Swamini Ghule, Aishwarya Gavali and Harshali Chinchwade (Women's Trio); Atharv Avte and Amit K. (Men's Pair); Sumit Chavan, Rishabh Mishra, Shreyash Mandre and Arnav Patil (Men’s Group); Paridhi Ambatkar and Om Patil (Mixed Pair). They all secured the first rank in their respective categories at the ZP Zonal Level Acrobatic Gymnastics Competition. Further Sakshi Gopale of Grade XI got the gold medal in the 100m running race at the ZP district level.

10. Health and Wellness

The health, wellness and safety of students is the top priority of our school. More so, if one has to ensure the holistic development of our students and faculty, one has to ensure that the utmost physical and mental health care is also provided.

 

 

 

 

This is why periodic health checkups are conducted; first aid boxes are kept on every floor; the school is facilitated with a sick bay and two full-time nurses; the faculty had a seminar on Adolescence and Teenage Issues with Dr. Kothale; a session on conjunctivitis and HFMD was also conducted for students; sessions on menstrual health, dental health, and physical and mental wellbeing.

Sessions on Mental Health Awareness Week; Good Touch, Bad Touch; gender sensitivity; handwashing techniques, etc. were all conducted for students throughout the year.

They also attended the NutriSoul Wellness Exhibition at the Pimpri Chinchwad University wherein they were enthusiastically explained about Nutrition and Dietetics’ scope in the field of science, and its prospects as a career.

11. Career Guidance, Orientation and Fairs

Right from Grade IX, students are engaged in career guidance sessions so as to help them plan for the future. With the help of the school’s career counsellor, Ms. Susmita Roy, many career guidance sessions are conducted for students, parents and faculty. Alumni even take part in these sessions to help steer students on what courses to take. Career fairs are also conducted at S.B. Patil Public School’s premises wherein reps from various universities and colleges come to showcase their course offerings.

 

12. Student, Parent, Faculty and Alumni Involvement

Being high on transparency, we involve our stakeholders (students, parents, faculty, alumni, management and society) in as many activities, events, competitions and other celebrations as possible.

They either act as judge, jury, visitor, chief guest, speaker, audience, or committee member.

The National Deworming Week

Pune, Maharashtra | 13th to 20th February, 2024

In addition to fostering children's academic growth, it's crucial to prioritise their physical development, which is significantly influenced by outdoor activities. And even though much precaution and care is taken, outdoor play can predispose children to various illnesses, notably worm infections, which are particularly prevalent in early childhood.

Worm infestations can compromise children's physical well-being, consequently hindering their overall personal development. These infections contribute to malnutrition and anemia, perpetuating a cycle of weakness and fatigue in affected children. This not only impedes their physical and intellectual progress but also undermines their ability to concentrate on studies.

Recognising the severity of worm infestations among children, the Government of India has initiated several measures to combat them. One such effort is the National Deworming Week, which was scheduled by the Health Department from 10th to 16th February, 2024.

The primary aim of the campaign was to distribute deworming medication to children aged 1 to 6 years and both school-going and non-school-going children aged 6 to 19 years at schools. The endeavor sought to enhance children's health, nutritional status, education, and overall quality of life

And thus, with student’s holistic progress and overall health being the prime focus of S.B. Patil Public School, the programme was also implemented and carried out from the 13th to 20th February, 2024

Albendazole tablets were given to schools which were then distributed to all students (or their parents) aged 3 years to 19 years as it is deemed a safe deworming medication for both children and adults with minimal side effects.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; admin manager, Mr. Manish Dhekale; and our school nurses: Ms. Sujata Bhalerao and Ms. Kalyani Jadhav for effectively.

The Power of Ayurved:
The Faculty Health Check-up

Pune, Maharashtra | 27th January, 2024

With the mission of “Ghar, Ghar Ayurved”, and headed by Praveen Badhe, a PhD in Ayurveda, Pristine Ayur India Charity Foundation conducted a free health check-up camp at S.B. Patil Public School for all faculty members on 27th January, 2024 from 10:00am to 04:00pm.

They conducted the check-up using a German technology machine that on holding scans the whole body. They prescribed Ayurveda medicines to the faculty based on the check-up reports.

Healthifying Us - An Interactive Session on Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Pune, Maharashtra | 6th November, 2023

On 6th November 2023, Prof. Ruchu Kuthiala, Head of the Department the School of Sciences at Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune; and a certified Clinical Nutritionist with a vast industrial and academic experience of 15 years held an interactive training session for all staff members on the topic: Physical and Mental wellbeing with Special Reference to Hormones and Emotional Eating.

The session commenced with Ms. Swaleha Mujawar introducing Prof. Kuthiala to all the faculty present. The principal of the school, Dr. Bindu Saini then warmly welcomed her with a token of appreciation.

It was an immensely interesting, interactive, and fun-filled session wherein Dr. Kuthiala elaborated on various aspects of physical and mental health, the linkage between the two, and how dietetics and hormones plays an imperative role in ensuring the wellbeing of both.

She used examples from everyday life which made understanding of the subject not just simple but relatable as well.

We thank Prof. Ruchu Kuthiala for lending her valuable time and expertise to enhance our understanding and knowledge of the subject. We also thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and administrative manager, Mr. Manish Dhekale for organising this wonderful event.

About Menstrual Health

Pune, Maharashtra | 12th January, 2024

On 12th January 2024 our school, in its efforts to sensitise adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 about Menstrual hygiene, health, nutrition, sickle cell anemia and leadership, conducted a session on the above topics.

The session included orientation and activities with active participation of girls in the programme. The session was conducted by Bharat Cares, a foundation funded by Metropolis foundation under there "Swasthya Saheli" program.

Mock Reverse Emergency Drill Conducted

Pune, Maharashtra | 23rd October, 2023

To ensure the safety of its students and staff, S.B. Patil Public School conducted a mock reverse drill om 23rd October, 2023 for all classes ranging from Nursery to Grade XII. Reverse emergency drills are conducted to prepare one in case of an external emergency such as riots, terrorist attacks, earthquakes, etc.

As soon as the alarm sounded in the halls of the school, the faculty members and support staff ensured that all students were rushed into the classrooms. Doors were locked as students kneeled below desks imitating what would be done in case of an external threat or earthquake.

We thank the school’s Emergency Response Team for conducting this drill and instilling preparedness in all students and staff.

Making Wellbeing a Priority:
The One-week Health Camp

Pune, Maharashtra | 16th to 23rd October, 2023

If the holistic development of its students and faculty is part of S.B. Patil Public School’s creed, so is ensuring their safety, security and wellness. And thus, S.B. Patil Public School organised a one-week health check-up from 16th to 23rd October, 2023.

A team from Yashashri Hospital, Ravet, headed by Dr. Rohit Petkar checked both students and staff. 3,380 students and 200 staff inclusive of teaching, administrative and support staff were examined by the team.

Dr. Petkar even held an interactive session with the higher grade students to discuss the issues of general and dental hygiene, TV and internet usage, etc.

We thank our school nurses, Ms. Sujata Bhalerao and Ms. Kalyani Jadhav; Dr. Petkar and the team from Yashashri Hospital; and our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and administrative manager, Mr. Manish Dhekale for organising this health camp

Celebrating Health:
At the PCU NutriSoul Wellness Exhibition

Pune, Maharashtra | 16th October, 2023

The Department of Nutrition and Psychology at the School of Sciences, Pimpri Chinchwad University organised a wellness exhibition: “NutriSoul” on Monday, 16th October, 2023 from 08:30am 04:00pm to commemorate World Mental Health Day and World Food Day. Vice Chancellor Dr. Manimala Puri; and Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Rajiv Bharadwaj were also present for the event.

The Chief Guest was Dietician, Dr. Richa Shukla, Head of Clinical Nutrition, Hon. Secretary, Indian Association for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN). The highlights of the event were: free fasting blood sugar check-up, free blood pressure (BP) check-up, BMI check-up, muscle strength test, personality test and an Emotional Intelligence test.

Dr. Richa Shukla was of the opinion that Sustainable nutrition and mental health leads to a happy life and is a way to a successful life.

The first batch students of BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics organised the entire event of NutriSoil. The first batch of BSc in Clinical Psychology was also present there. Faculty members present there enthusiastically explained about Nutrition and Dietetics’ scope in the field of science, and its prospects as a career.

S.B. Patil Public School students: Sahil Wagh and Swara Patil of IX-D; Ishita Jadhav of IX-E; Aarohi Nikam of IX-G; and Vedant Nichit X-A attended the event along with school counsellor, Ms. Sabitha Parmodh; and school career counsellor, Ms. Susmita Roy.

Overall, the exhibition organised was immensely interesting. It showcased a multitude of aspects that lead to overall physical and mental health and positivity. Our students learned and took back a lot from the visit that will surely and certainly not only benefit them, but also their friends and family, and of course the fellow students of our school.

Towards Mental Wellbeing:
The Mental Health Awareness Week Sessions

Pune, Maharashtra |4th to 10th October, 2023

Our school celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week from 4th to 10th October. As part of the programme, the school counsellor, Ms. Sabitha Pramodh conducted mental health and wellbeing awareness sessions for students of Grade IX and X. Topics included: an awareness session for Grade IX students; role-play for Xth graders; and positive note-making, poster making, and sending notes of gratitude note to one other for both grades.

Through these sessions, students were made aware of why mental health needs to be given equal importance as physical health, ways in which one can better one’s mental health, and methods to cope with the stress and strains of daily life.

We congratulate all students for participating so enthusiastically.

We also thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and especially our school counsellor, Ms. Sabitha Parmodh for organising these sessions.

Prepping for Safety:
Mock Fire Drills Conducted

Pune, Maharashtra | 11th and 14th September, 2023

S.B. Patil Public School has always ensured the safety of its students in many ways: from security at entry and exit points to CCTV cameras, and various committees amongst other methods.

Another measure taken are periodic evacuation drills. On 11th September, 2023, the Nursery to Grade V faculty were given training on reverse evacuation drills, wherein, should an exigency such as riots or external attacks occur, how students and faculty must evacuate into the safety of the school building to their respective classrooms along with their teachers.

A surprise mock fire drill was conducted on 14th September, 2023 for all classes: Nursery to Grade XII. All students promptly evacuated the building along with their class teachers to the playground and basketball court wherein they assembled until called back in .

We thank our Sports Department headed by Mr. Dhanaji Patil; and all the faculty and Student Council members of the Health and Wellness Committee for organising and conducting the drill

A Talk on Adolescence and Teenage Issues :
In Conversation with Dr. Kothale

Pune, Maharashtra | 9th September, 2023

On 9th September, 2023, a talk and discussion was organised for S.B. Patil Public School’s faculty with Dr. Sujata Kothale. The talk was on adolescence and teenage issues faced by students. The discussion was open-ended with Dr. Kothale speaking about various aspects on the subject, and faculty members raising a multitude of questions.

Overall, the conversation was an extremely eye-opening one with questions being asked on sensitive issues that could not have been talked on a regular panel.

And thus, we are thankful to Dr. Kothale for giving us her valuable time and expertise. We are also grateful to our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni for granting us all this opportunity.

Learning Life’s Skills:
Prioritising Good Health and Wellbeing

Pune, Maharashtra | 28th August, 2023

INTRODUCTION

On 28th August, 2023, a life skill class based on the Sustainable Development Goal: Good Health and Wellbeing was conducted for Grade IV.

This goal addresses all major health priorities: reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; communicable and non-communicable diseases; universal health coverage; and access for all to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines and vaccines.

The Sustainable Development Goals lay out a uniquely ambitious and compre hensive agenda for global development by 2030. NITI Aayog is the nodal institution for achieving SDGs in the country, leading the 2030 Agenda with the spirit of cooperative and competitive federalism.

TARGETS

1. This goal addresses all major health priorities: reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health.

2. Communicable and non-communicable diseases; universal health coverage.

3. Access for all too safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines and vaccines.

4. Targets of Sustainable Development Goal 3 to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

5. By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100 000 live births.

6. A target list consists of a group of individuals or organizations you want to include or exclude in a mass marketing campaign.

THINGS TO DO

1. Mentor young people.

2. Provide a healthy workplace

3. Encourage 'reduce, reuse, recycle'

4. Support education of the future generation – locally or globally

5. Prioritize child and adolescent health and well-being, including mental health.

PROCEDURE

1. Every Friday students are taught about Sustainable Goal and the theme for the month.

2. On 15th December, we discussed about the goal and showed PPT and videos based on it. We informed them about various facts about Good health and well-being and its present status and what we aim for.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students learned about the following things:

1. Understand and relate the important role of Good health and well-being.

2. Express facts about Good health and well-being.

3. Discuss and explain things to do!

4. Contribute to a progressive and healthy society.

5. Raise awareness about importance Good health and well-being for all.

6. Recognise the importance of their health.

EVIDENCES

Introduction of the topic via PPT

A Word on Health:
A Session on Conjunctivitis and HFMD

Pune, Maharashtra | 12th August, 2023

On 12th August, 2023, a session on conjunctivitis and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) was conducted for Grades III and IV by the school nurse, Ms. Sujata Bhalerao. She gave information on how to maintain hygiene, the symptoms of both diseases, and its treatment measures.

Whilst the session was verbal, Ms. Bhalerao also gave demonstrations to the students to magnify understanding.

We thank our nurse, Ms. Bhalerao; principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padma Banda; and HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni for organising this much-needed health session.

Giving a Colgate Smile:
A Visit by the Dentist

Pune, Maharashtra | 8th July, 2023

If cleanliness if next to godliness, hygiene and cleanliness of every sort is important be it household, clothing wise, physical and even dental.

And thus, to promote dental health, S.B. Patil Public School arranged dental hygiene session for Grades IV and V on 8th July, 2023 which was also bagless day for students

The session was given by Dr. Sheetal Zende, parent of Shravya Zende of IV-G. She explained about types of teeth, reasons to tooth decay, how to take care of one’s teeth, foods that promote dental health, etc. She explained all of this via models of the mouth and jaw showing the steps how to bush and how to clean one’s teeth with help of floss.

The hour-long session that was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in auditorium ended with students asking queries. They all were very happy and enjoyed the session very well.

HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and section coordinator, Ms. Archana Prabhune thanked Dr. Zende by presenting her with token of gratitude: a book and a sapling. Overall it was an interesting activity that gave a chance to students to understand about dental hygiene

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; section coordinator, Ms. Archana Prabhune for organising such a wonderfully interactive learning session

From Swastikasana to Vrikshasana:
Celebrating World Yoga Day

Pune, Maharashtra | 24th June, 2023

“Yoga is almost like music in a way; there's no end to it.” - Sting (1951 - )

S.B. Patil Public School never leaves a stone unturned when it comes to overall development of students. International Yoga Day was celebrated in school on 19th June, 2023 for all students ranging from the pre-primary section to Grade XII.

Students of the higher grades assembled in the auditorium wherein they performed a variety of asanas. Meanwhile, the tiny tots of pre-primary section chanted omkar mantras and meditated as they made a connect with their inner selves.

Their little hands and feet stretched taking various yoga poses like tadasana, uttanasana, vrikshasana, trikonasana to name a few. Little ones learned the significance of yoga and promised to make it an everyday habit. The celebration refreshed and rejuvenated everyone's mind and body spreading positive vibes and aura in the school premises.

On 24th June, 2023, our school also conducted a special Yoga Day event for parents. Ms. Nikita Kumbhar, a yoga teacher and leader at Yoga Vidhya Gurukul, Nashik who is certified in yoga levels 1, 2 and 3 from AYUSH Mantralaya, New Delhi; along with Ms. Sujata Pawar, also a yoga instructor at Yoga Vidhya Gurukul guided all present into various yoga asanas whilst performing on the stage.

Mr. Vishwas Chitre, an IT professional and VP in cybersecurity, who has been a Heartfulness Trainer for over 25 years, guided everyone present into a period of quietude and meditation.

Later that afternoon, Mr. Chitre conducted a meditation session for all the teachers present at school. This proved to be an extremely relaxing period for all those present, especially considering it was the last working day after a week of hard work.

We thank Ms. Kumbhar, Ms. Pawar and Mr. Chitre for lending us their valuable time and giving us the chance to experience the positivity in yoga and meditation. We also thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; primary section head for organising the event.

Our thanks also goes out to the PCET management and Board of Trustees: Mr. Dnyaneshwar P. Landge, Chairman; Ms. Padma M. Bhonsle, Vice Chairperson; Mr. Vitthal S. Kalbhor, Secretary; Mr. Shantaram D. Garade, Treasurer; Mr. Harshwardhan S. Patil, Trustee; and Dr. Girish M. Desai, Executive Director who have always ensured the overall development.

For the Wellbeing of One and All:
Hosting a Student Medical Check-up

Pune, Maharashtra | February 22nd, 2022

On February 22nd, 2022, a team from Talera Hospital in PCMC held a medical check-up for students aged 6 to 15 years. This check-up was conducted as part of the Jagruk Palok Sudrud Balak drive - to spread awareness about children’s health among parents, and to make them aware about taking care of their child’s health right from the start,

Over 2,000 students from S.B. Patil Public School partook in this drive as the team from Talera Hospital checked the students class-wise at the school’s multipurpose hall.

We thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale; the school nurse, Ms. Sujata Bhalerao; and of course the team for Talera for organising and conducting this essential activity.

Of Good Touch, Bad Touch, and Gender Sensitivity:
A Session by the SHY Foundation

Pune, Maharashtra | 14th and 15th February, 2023

On 14th and 15th February, 2023, the SHY Foundation conducted a session for the students of pre-primary to Grade IX so as to raise awareness of the POCSO Act.

For Grade III to V, a good touch, bad touch session was conducted; whilst for Grades VI to IX, a gender sensitisation session and cyber awareness was conducted by Ms. Reshamm Bamb from the SHY Foundation.

After the session, there was an interaction between students and the speaker. Students were also advised to approach appropriate adults so as to discuss of any type of issue which was covered in the session.

The SHY Foundation also gave fundraising/ donation cards to the students, wherein they can voluntarily donate. The funds are used to help the victims of sexual assault and natural calamities.

The HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and Section Coordinators, Ms. Vandana Sangle and Ms. Archana Prabhune felicitated and expressed gratitude to Ms. Bamb for imparting knowledge and awareness to the students.

From Vrukshasan to Trikonasan:
Celebrating World Yoga Day

Pune, Maharashtra | June 21st 2022

On June 21st, 2022, In accordance with the circular issued by the CBSE (Circular No. CBSE/ Director (Acad) / 2022/ 52) dated: May 5th, 2022, regarding the celebration of the International Day of Yoga; S.B. Patil Public School joined the worldwide campaign, instituted by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, and observed the 7th International Yoga Day.

The aim was to promote, teach and instil the passion of yoga amongst all students ranging from pre-primary toddlers to the secondary grades, and teacher’s alike.

The word Yoga means "union" in the ancient Sanskrit. Followers and practitioners of yoga seek this union through posture, breathing and meditation. Yoga, which originated in India, is now celebrated and practiced all over the world especially on International Yoga Day. The theme of this year's Yoga Day celebration was “Yoga for Humanity” and crores of people around the world participated in it for the better health and wellness of all.

The principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and the entire staff and students were present for the event wherein guests from the Heartfulness Institute, Pune: Mr. Eknath Khandkar, Certified Heartfulness Meditation Trainer; and his team members were present as guides for the event. They were accompanied by our school’s sports Instructors: Mr. Dhanaji Patil, Mr. Chandrakant Thombre, Mr. Shrikant Deshpande, Ms. Sunita Vasudev, Ms. Gauri Utture and Mr. Sandeep Ghadge

In cohesion, they conducted a very relaxing and interesting series of exercises, asanas and mudras under the globally-acknowledged ancient Indian art of exercise. These included meditation, Vrukshasan, Taadaasan, Paadahastasan, Dandaasan, Vajraasan, and Trikonasan.

Members from the Heartfulness Institute organised an online yoga session for the pre-primary section teachers and parents from the 18th to 20th of June; with the offline yoga session held for the students of grades II to X on the 20th and 21st of the month.

Yoga helps growing children to improve flexibility, balance, strength, and aids in reducing challenging behaviours by providing a physical outlet for children to express themselves.

The event saw a grand success and an overwhelming response from teachers and students. Children enjoyed the yoga sessions under the step-by-step guidance and supervision of their teachers. They were explained the benefits of yoga in simple words, and then slowly they were made to meditate, breathe and stretch whilst teaching the lesson: “Our body is a temple; keep it clean and safe with yoga.”

We are grateful to all the volunteers from the Heartfulness Institute; our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; primary section coordinator, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; sub-coordinators Ms. Nirupama Kale, Ms. Vandana Sangle, Ms. Archana Prabhune, Ms. Payal Nihalani, and Ms. Nayna Taru; all our sports instructors, the CCA team members, and mentor for the CCA, Ms. Swaleha Mujawar for organising this event.

We also thank the Board of Trustees: Mr. Dnyaneshwar P. Landge, Chairman; Ms. Padma M. Bhonsle, Vice-chairperson; Mr. Vitthal S. Kalbhor, Secretary; Mr. Shantaram D. Garade, Treasurer; Mr. Harshwardhan Patil, Trustee; and Dr. Girish M. Desai, Executive Director for their support to ensure the holistic development of our children, and to make this day a success.

Safety First:
A Second COVID-19 Prevention Training and Vaccination Drive Held at School

Pune, Maharashtra | June 18th, 2022

On Saturday, June 18th, 2022, a second COVID-19 prevention training and vaccination drive was held at S.B. Patil Public School for all the students between 12 and 18 years. The drive which was held between 10:00 am and 02:00 pm saw as many as 200 students get their first and second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

We thank Ms. Sujata Bhalerao, the school nurse for overseeing the smooth execution of the drive. We thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and the PCET Board Members and management for helping to organise this event. We also extend our gratitude to the team from Talegaon Hospital who administered the doses.

Immunising One and All:
A COVID-19 Prevention Training and Vaccination Drive Held at School

Pune, Maharashtra | April 25th to 27th, 2022

From April 25th to 27th, 2022, S.B. Patil Public School conducted a COVID-19 prevention training session and vaccination drive for the students of Grades VI to X. With each grade given a scheduled day, students arrived with their parents who, along with proof of identity, submitted a consent form

A team from Talera Hospital, Pimpri Chinchwad gave students information on COVID-19, its spread, social distancing norms, the need for wearing masks and other prevention methods. Later, they also gave doses 1 and 2 to a near-400 students

We thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; the administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale; and the Board of Trustees: Mr. Dnyaneshwar P. Landge, Chairman; Ms. Padma M. Bhonsle, Vice Chairperson; Mr. Vitthal S. Kalbhor, Secretary; Mr. Shantaram D. Garade, Treasurer; Mr. Harshwardhan Patil, Trustee; and Dr. Girish M. Desai, Executive Director who supported the organising the drive.

A big thank you also zgoes to the school nurse, Ms. Sujata Bhalerao; and all the volunteers for overseeing the smooth execution.

Being Cleanest and Greenest:
Winning the PCMC Swachh School Award 2022

Pune, Maharashtra | April 2022

S.B. Patil Public School has always prided itself in being eco-friendly, and promoting sustainability. From using solar power-produced electricity to having a rainwater harvesting system; from having a gardening zone and compost pit to students and staff practicing e-waste disposal methods, the school has always strived to be a green school.

It is for this reason that besides being laurelled with several green school awards in the past, S.B. Patil Public School was the proud recipient to the Pimpri Chinchwad Mahanagar Palika’s Swachh School 2022 Award.

This award has been the cohesive effort of our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; primary section head, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkari; all our faculty: teaching and non-teaching; and all our students who have, in everyday practice, made it possible for our school to receive this meritorious award.

We vehemently thank the Board of Trustees: Mr. Dnyaneshwar P. Landge, Chairman; Ms. Padma M. Bhonsle, Vice Chairperson; Mr. Vitthal S. Kalbhor, Secretary; Mr. Shantaram D. Garade, Treasurer; Mr. Harshwardhan S. Patil, Trustee; and Dr. Girish M. Desai, Executive Director whose efforts to ensure that the holistic development of both students and faculty leads to the holistic development of society.

For the Safety of One and All:
RAT and RTPCR Tests Conducted

Pune, Maharashtra | October 5th, 2021

Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, S.B. Patil Public School has been taking stringent measures to ensure the sanitisation of the school and its premises, and the safety of its faculty and staff from the installation of hand-sanitiser dispensers on every floor to making it mandate that every working member of the school has received both doses of either CoviShield or Covaxin.

So as to welcome students back this month after a year-and-a-half long hiatus, into an environment of guaranteed safety, S.B. Patil Public School in association with the staff from Talera Hospital conducted the RAT and RTPCR tests for every faculty and staff member.

We are thankful to the principal, Dr. Saini; the administrative officer, Mr. Dhekale; and the school management who have made the safety of their staff and students their topmost priority; and to the Talera Hospital for sending their staff to conduct the tests on the school premises.

Making Every Drop Count:
Hosting a Blood Donation Camp

Pune, Maharashtra | July 16th, 2021

The Lokmat Newspaper organised a blood donation camp at S.B. Patil Public School. The event was organised in association and with the aid of the Pimpri Medical Relief and Research Foundation’s Pimpri Serological Institute Blood Center.

Eight faculty members partook in the camp, with every donor receiving a certificate of merit and gratitude.

We thank the Lokmat Newspaper for organising such an important event, the Pimpri Serological Institute Blood Center’s team for conducting the event at our school, and our revered trustees and board members of the PCET and everyone at S.B. Patil Public School for granting us permission and to be part of such a meaningful and life-giving event.

Prevention is Better than Cure:
First Aid Training and Mock Fire Drill Held at Campus

Pune, Maharashtra | July 23rd and 24th, 2021

We at S.B. Patil Public School do not take emergencies lightly, be it health or situation-wise. We make certain to periodically train our faculty in various procedures and drills so as to keep them abreast of things when it comes to tackling an exigency.

On July 23rd, 2021, a First Aid Training workshop was held for all the newly recruited faculty in order to prep and prime them in dealing with situations that would need their instantaneous demand and presence of mind.

Stringently maintaining every social distancing norm and regulation, the workshop was conducted by the HoD of Sports, Mr. Dhanaji Patil; and the School Nurse, Ms. Sujata Bhalerao.

 

Dealing with wound and fracture treatment, handling snake-bites, dressing and bandaging procedures, CPR and choking aid techniques and requirements for a first aid box. Special stress was also given to precautionary measures to be taken regarding health and hygiene during COVID times with emphasis on the importance of vaccination.

On July 24th a mock fire drill was conducted that involved every faculty and staff personnel at the school. The drill was strictly timed and evacuation methods and measures were stringently followed in order to prep the faculty in handling a real-life situation of this sort.

Further to this, the water hydrants installed were also tested within the school’s premises so as to ensure their efficacy should an unexpected emergency arise.