Special Assemblies and Events 2023-24

To recognise her dedication in fostering excellence in education, Dr. Bindu Saini, the principal of S.B. Patil Public School, was awarded the Kamal Sharma Award for her role of Excellent Enablers by the Lexicon Group of Institutes in a grand ceremony on 5th September, 2023.

Dr. Saini was also the proud recipient of the ICWP Global Academic Excellence Award 2023 for her dedication, innovative strategies and invaluable contribution to worldwide education.

Our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Saini for this meritorious wins. We also thank 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 for ensuring that every faculty member and institute head grow and excel holistically.

The Primary Section Community Helpers Activity

Pune, Maharashtra | 4th September, 2023

On 4th September, 2023, a Community Helpers activity was carried out so as to broaden the children’s horizons and help them understand the world outside their homes specifically about community helpers: people whose services are of immense value to society. The objectives also included stimulating the students’ imagination and enhance their social development skills.

Students donned costumes and used props as part of their narratives. The dressed up as policemen, doctors, soldier, teachers, pilots, etc. Students described each character’s role in two to three lines. They presented their views happily emphasizing how proud they were to be dressed as community helpers and how they loved their jobs.

Mid-session, a quiz was incorporated which further aroused the excitement of the students. They enthusiastically participated in the quiz. The session ended with nursery rhyme videos on community helpers being displayed for all to learn via play way.

We thank all the teachers and faculty membe rs for working with our students and mentoring them to learn the tasks and jobs our community helpers undertake with the message of gender equality strongly emphasised as well.

On Keeping Egos Intact, and the Art of Communication:
The Day-long Administration Department Faculty Training

Pune, Maharashtra | 2nd September, 2023

On 2nd September, 2023, S.B. Patil Public School's Administration Department faculty underwent an all-day training session on "Keeping Egos Intact, and the Art of Communication Using the Communication Tool-Kit" by Dr. Pranay Oswal, the Founder and Managing Director of IQube.

At 09:30 am, all the faculty assembled in the school’s 6th floor computer lab wherein the programme commenced. Ms. Monu Dekate, the HR Executive welcomed the Dr. Oswal, and Dr. Rohit Sarkar, the Media and Publishing Department Executive introduced him giving all present a briefing on the background and achievement of Dr. Oswal.

The training was a highly interactive one with faculty members generously interacting, questioning, responding and engaging with the resource person. Dr. Oswal spoke on myriad subtopics such as: types of communication, the Communication Toolkit, factors impacting communication, knowledge and transformation, the art of disagreeing and complementing, diplomacy, body language and stereotyping, and self-esteem and respect, to name a few.

We are immensely grateful to Dr. Pranay Oswal for sharing his valuable time and expertise on the subject with all of us. We also thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale for organising such an insightful and interactive session for us all.

We also thank 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 for imbibing the culture of holistically developing not just our students, but our faculty as well.

Vibing and Jiving to Socially Eye-Opening Themes:
The Danceathon Inter-school Group Dance Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 26th August, 2023

With nearly a month of preparation, 26th August finally arrived: the day when the Danceathon Inter-school Group Dance Competition was held. Budding from a simple idea by dance teachers Mr. Ajay Chawaria and Ms. Varsha Kulkarni, the dream was finally realised.

The event saw 19 schools from all over Pune participate. Students were accompanied by their respective dance teachers. With all assembling and seated in the auditorium, the programme commenced at 10:00 am. The event was compered by CCA incharge, Ms. Erekar Durga Bhavani who led the audience into and through the show.

The competition commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and the judges. Judging the competition for the day were: Mr. Amol Kalunke a choreographer with 11 years of experience and who is the founder of Arts Passion Dance Studio; and Mr. Krishna Nair, who works at Stepping Stones High School, Sambhajinagar and has six years of experience in the field of dance and choreograph; Mr. Nikhil Chikne, the founder of Challengers Dance Studio with eight years of experience; and finally, Ms. Geetu Manocha, who is currently the event coordinator at Rose Kids International School and has to her credit over 12 years of experience.

The event was divided into two segments: the first half for Grades VI to VIII; and the second for Grades IX to X. Dances from all schools were beautifully performed using apt props and costumes. They were themed on patriotism, freedom and sacrifice; environmental cleanliness; gender equality; etc. Each performance received spells of cheer and applause from the audience.

Finally, the time for announcing the winners arrived. The winners are enlisted below.

We heartily congratulate the winners for not just performing so well but also for very bolding taking a stand on such sensitive social themes; but we also congratulate every participant and their respective dance teachers for all the hard work, dedication and hours of practice that went into each performance.

With the event nearing a close, the guest faculty and students all gave their feedback on the overwhelming experience they had which was received with positivity and the promise of hosting more and better competitions in future.

As we bring this article to a close, we thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; the section coordinators, Ms. Darshana Kamat and Ms. Vandana Sangle; and the administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale.

Our immense gratitude goes out to Mr. Ajay Chawaria and Ms. Varsha Kulkarni whose concept was brought to such fruitful reality with their hard work and dedication. Our thanks also goes out to the judges: Mr. Kalunke, Mr. Nair, Mr. Chikne and Ms. Manocha for so dedicatedly judging the competition.

We thank Ms. Durga Bhavani and Ms. Swaleha Mujawar for compering the show so wondertully, and for the splendid Vote of Thanks; to our IT Team: Mr. Abhijeet Gaikwad and Mr. Aman Yadav; and to Dr. Rohit Sarkar, Mr. Aman Yadav and Mr. Gomtesh Langare for aiding out in the recording of the show.

A standing ovation to every student whose hard work, dedication and hours of practice made them perform so well on stage. Our thanks to every parent whose support and encouragement helped students perform so well, and share with every audience member messages of such utmost importance.

We devote our wholesome gratitude 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 always motivating us to ensure the holistic development of our beloved students.

A Mission to Remember:
Robotics Activities to Celebrate the Chandrayaan-3 Landing

Pune, Maharashtra | 24th August, 2023

On 24th August, 2023 students of III-A, E and H; IV-A, V-B, &-A, F and G; and VII-D participated in Robotics activities to celebrate the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar south pole, whilst students of Grade II-E and G partook in activities to understand the concept of living things.

Under the activity entitled, “Chandrayaan 3: A Mission to the Moon”, students of Grade VII and VIII made models of the lunar lander and rover using NXT kits with the objective to understand and design space-related robotics models, the significance of space missions, and various features of Chandrayaan. The lunar rover was programmed to move across the lunar terrain.

Grades III to V prepared models of the Vikram Lander again with the objective to understand and design space-related robotics models, what is meant by a space mission, the various features of Chandrayaan-3, and how the soft landing was beneficial to accomplish the mission. Using the S&T (for Grade III) and Wedo kits (for Grades IV and V), students built the lander models

Students of Grade II had the topic: “To build Human Beings, Trees and Animals” with the objective to understand the meaning of what living things that can breathe, feel, grow, move, etc. They used ESM kits to build models of human beings, trees and animals thus understanding the topic by making examples of living things.

We thank our Robotics faculty, Ms. Sayali, Ms. Aakansha, Ms. Sneha, Ms. Asha, Ms. Varsha and Ms. Sandhya for conducting these multiple activities to teach students the fundamentals of space missions and technology through commemoration of an event of such significance.

Hosting the SketchpaintXprs Award Distribution Ceremony

Pune, Maharashtra | 19th August, 2023

S.B. Patil Public Public School is proud to have hosted the SketchpaintXprs Award Distribution Ceremony on Saturday, 19th August, 2023. The event, for which preparations started nearly a fortnight in advance, had as its audience the institution directors, principals, activity faculty and students from 22 schools all over Pune. Maj. Gen. Sanjeev Dogra was the Guest of Honour for the grand event. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Manisha Dogra. Other guests for the event were: Mr. Bijay Kumar, Mr. Dasvekar, Ms. Kanan Patel and Mr. Raj Kumar.

Students of S.B. Patil Public School participated in the SketchpaintXprs for India Programme which was organised by the B.N. Srivastav Foundation, Pune in 2022-23. Through this programme, students from Grades I to XII prepared rakhis whilst in school. Nearly 700 submissions were received. These were boxed, packed and shipped to the army headquarters in New Delhi, from where they were sent to our brave soldiers on the frontlines.

The Award Distribution Ceremony commenced at 10:00 am with the arrival of Maj. Gen. Sanjeev Dogra who was escorted in procession from the school premises to the auditorium. On arrival, and the commencement of the programme which was compered by Mr. Raj Kumar, the National Anthem was sung to which everyone stood at attention.

Following this was the lamp-lighting ceremony with the Saraswati Vandana being sung by the S.B. Patil Public School choir. Students of our school then performed an invocation fusion dance which received the applause of the audience

Also, another captivating performance was that by Siddhi Bohara and Vivaan Gupta from Kreative Change and Fitistan. Both youngsters, who were gold medalists in the inter-school yoga competition, and are currently heading for the national competition, performed body-bending feats that left the audience awe-struck.

With the yoga performance receiving a wholesome ovation, Mr. Raj Kumar gave an introduction of Maj. Gen. Dogra who was then felicitated by Dr. Saini and Ms. Patel. Maj, Gen. Dogra took the stage to address the audience with a motivational and immensely inspirational speech on never losing hope even amidst the greatest trials and challenges.

Mr. Dasvekar, who was also one of our prime guests then spoke about the journey of SketchpaintXprs for India since its foundation in 2006. He elaborated on how the organisation was formed with the intent of giving back to our brave warriors who fight for our security on the frontlines

With these riveting and applause- grabbing speeches coming to a close, the award ceremony then commenced. Maj. Gen. Dogra, Ms. Dogra, Dr. Bindu Saini, Ms. Patel, Mr. Dasvekar and Mr. Bijay Kumar presented trophies and certificates to the principals, activity teachers and students from each of the 22 schools as the audience applauded and cheered on

As the event neared a close, Mr. Bijay Kumar presented the Vote of Thanks, expressing his gratitude to one and all who made the event a grand success. But this was not the end. On ending the Vote of Thanks, group photographs were taken with Maj. Gen. Sanjeev Dogra and Mrs. Dogra: one with solely the principals, one with the activity teachers, one with all the student participants, and one with the faculty of S.B. Patil Public School

Our wholesome gratitude goes to Mr. Bijay Kumar and the team from SketchpaintXprs for India; and our chief guests for the event, Maj. Gen. Sanjeev Dogra and Mrs. Manisha Dogra; and also Mr. Raj Kumar, Mr. Dasvekar and Ms. Patel for being amidst our presence.

We thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; the vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; the administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale; faculty and staff of S.B. Patil Public School especially Ms. Erekar Durga Bhavani, Ms. Darshana Kamat, Ms. Payal Nihalani, Ms. Nayna Taru, Ms. Deepika Kannao, Mr. Dhanaji Patil, Mr. Shrikant Thite and Dr. Rohit Sarkar for aiding is the event.

We owe our gratitude to the art and activity faculty: Mr. Kuldeep Ghadge and Ms. Kranti Kulkarni; to our music faculty, Ms. Sulochana Pawar and our dance instructor Mr. Ajay Chawaria for organising the musical performances; and our IT team member, Mr. Aman Yadav for assisting in the display and sound.

We also profoundly thank the members of the Student Council and all the other students who helped out and performed so wonderfully, wholeheartedly devoting their time, effort, emotions and heart to this programme; and also to the parents without whose support this event would not have been possible.

Finally, a round of applause goes 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 for their never-ending guidance.

To India’s 77th Independence Day:
A Week of Patriotic Celebrations

Pune, Maharashtra | 11th to 17th August, 2023

On 14th August 1947, at the stroke of midnight, our nation, India was rebirthed into total independence. It has been 77 years since, and to celebrate the occasion, the students and staff at S.B. Patil Public School organised a multitude of events days before the big day celebrations.

Pre-primary Colouring Activities

To make the students of the pre-primary section understand the importance of this day, the little ones celebrated Independence Day on 14th August, 2023. Teachers enriched the students’ knowledge about our freedom fighters and national symbols by giving information and through songs.

Further, different activities like making national symbols using Grains Sticking, collage making, creativity of decorating national symbols with crumpled paper, drawing and colouring of the National Flag were, colouring of national symbols using finger dabbing, etc. were conducted for the Nursery, Junior KG and Senior KG classes.

Pre-primary Hindi Patriotic Song Activity

Music helps ignites all areas of child development: intellectual, creative, linguistic, social, emotional and even fine motor skills by helping the body and mind to work in cohesion. On account of Independence Day celebrations, our pre-primary section conducted a Hindi Patriotic song activity on 11th August, 2023.

Patriotic songs showcase our love and respect for our motherland. It expresses our devotion and inculcates reverence for our country blended with a sense of fulfillment and responsibility towards our country. And thus, this activity was organised to expose our children to music, enhancing their language and presentation skills, and to generate the value and respect for our national heroes.

The students sang patriotic songs with a lot of passion and confidence. They showcased a sense of pride, self-esteem and confidence for their country. It was really a great and proud feeling for the teachers to see their tiny yet dynamic soldiers display such patriotism, enthusiasm and energy.

The Grade V Red House Independence Day Special Assembly

On 14th August, 2023, the Red House of Grade V held a special assembly to commemorate Independence Day. They sang patriotic and Sanskrit songs, gave speeches, recited poems, performed a skit on Chandrayaan III and even gave a dance performance to end the grand show.

Comes Independence Day

On 15th August, in a grand celebration, S.B. Patil Public School celebrated the Nation's Independence Day. Celebrations began at 07:30 am with a march past welcome of our chief guest: Mr. Kailash Nath Singh, CPO, Indian Navy. The programme was organised, compered by and carried through primarily by the students and members of the Student Council.

With the hoisting of the National Flag and singing of the National Anthem, events included patriotic songs, dance performances to patriotic numbers themed on social issues, speeches in Hindi, English and Marathi, and a special message by Mr. Singh.

Ending the celebration, the EPTA members felicitated Mr. Singh, the chief guest; Dr. Bindu Saini, our principal; Ms. Padmavati Banda, the vice principal; and Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni, the school HM.

Post-Independence Day Celebrations for Grade I and II

On 17th August, a final celebration for organised Grades I and II. All 560 students from both grades participated in singing a patriotic song, giving a speech on Independence Day, and performing a dance to celebrate the occasion. The programme ended with a moving video on the occasion and the struggle every true citizen, freedom fighter and patriot underwent to achieve it.

A Note of Gratitude

We thank every person who contributed towards oragnising every programme during the past week. We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; the school administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale; all the section coordinators: Ms. Darshana Kamat, Ms. Vandana Sangle, Ms. Archana Prabhune, Ms. Nayna Taru and Ms. Payal Nihalani.

We also thank all the faculties: the pre-primary teaching faculty for organising the activities for our kiddies; the primary teaching faculty for the hard work they put in to the events held; and the CCA incharges: Ms. Sujata Bhoite and Ms. Erekar Durga Bhavani. Our gratitude goes to the music faculty: Ms. Sulochana Pawar and the team from Torrins Music; the sports faculty: Mr. Dhanaji Patil, Mr. Chandrakant Thombre, Mr. Shrikant Deshpande, Mr. Sandeep Ghadage, Ms. Gauri Utture, and Ms. Sunita Vasudeo. We owe our thanks also to the dance team: Mr. Ajay Chawaria and Ms. Varsha Kulkarni; and the IT team: Mr. Abhijeet Gaikwad and Mr. Aman Yadav.

A standing ovation to all the students and members of the Student Council who worked so hard to prepare and organise various programmes, events and celebrations; and a huge round of applause to all the parents, especially the members of the EPTA, without whose presence and support we could not have organised all these programmes to spread the joy of our nation’s 77th Independence Day.

In Memory of Padmashree Dr. S.R. Ranganathan:
Celebrating National Librarian’s Day

Pune, Maharashtra | 12th August, 2023

12th August, 2023 marked the 131st birth anniversary of who is known as the Father of Library Science. Dr. Ranganathan a librarian and mathematician and his most notable contributions to the field were his five laws of library science and the development of the first major faceted classification system, the colon classification.

To commemorate the occasion, S.B. Patil Public School’s library team organised a book fair for the teachers, parents and students of Grades III and IV.

We thank the librarians, Ms. Swati Khaire and Ms. Anjali Garge for their motivation and dedication towards inculcating and spreading the habit of reading amongst students, faculty and parents.

Remembering the Martyrs:
The Maajhi Mati, Maajha Desh Campaign

Pune, Maharashtra | 12th August, 2023

On 30th July, 2023, during the 103rd edition of Mann ki Baat, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi cited the unique idea to celebrate the 77th Independence Day: The Meri Mati, Mera Desh or Maajhi Mati, Maajha Desh campaign during the Amrit Mahotsav celebration. The campaign would be held from August 9 to August 15, 2023. and will honour and pay homage to our country’s martyrs.

On Saturday, 12th August, 2023, the Grade V students of S.B. Patil Public School’s students partook in the Maajhi Mati, Maajha Desh campaign.

The event commenced by taking the “panchpran” oath in the school’s auditorium after which they gathered and proceeded with the rally chanting slogans such as: “Maajhi mati, maajha dhesh”, “Total literacy, no poverty”,” Anekta mai ekta; Yehi Bharat ki vishestha”, Mitti ko naman, veeron ka vandan”, etc.

We congratulate all 123 students for partaking in this event. We also thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini, vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda, HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; CCA incharge, Ms. Sujata Bhoite; and all the faculty who organised the event. We also congratulate each one heartily.

In Honour of Our Armed Forces:
The Rakhi-making Activity

Pune, Maharashtra | 10th and 11th August, 2023

To create a platform for students to express their gratitude and respect towards the armed forces, the students of S.B. Patil Public School - as part of the Sketchpaint Xprs project - brought craft materials from home, and whilst at school made hand-made rakhi’s for the armed forces.

From Innovation to Startups, to Industry 4.0:
At the Y20 Summit Event

Pune, Maharashtra | 4th August, 2023
by Hridaya Nawal (X-E)

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and disruptive innovation, the Y20 Summit of Innovation, Startups, and Industry 4.0 held at D.Y. Patil College of Engineering on 4th August, 2023 emerged as a pivotal event at the intersection of visionary ideas and transformative technology. This dynamic convergence, insightful and immersive experiences, brought together trailblazers from the realms of startups, industry leaders, and the cutting-edge landscape of Industry 4.0.

More than 15 students from our school attended this summit which focused on Industry, Innovation, 21st Century Skills, and Start-Ups. The esteemed keynote speakers like Dr. Abhay Jere, Dr. Arvind Shaligram, Mr. Dinesh Virkar and successful startup entrepreneurs as Panel Member Speakers like Mr. Jeetendra Sharma, Mr. Rajesh Pawar, Mr. Yogesh Shinde, Mr. Uday Deo, Mr. Manish Potdar, Mr. Amit Bansal, Mr. Kapil Shelke were a storehouse of knowledge.

The Youth Summit was not only a space for learning and dialogue, but also a catalyst for generating innovative approaches to address the challenges that affect our world. Speakers painted a vivid picture of the ever-evolving Industry 4.0 landscape, where startups' ingenuity was poised to redefine industries and catalyze progress.

The speakers highlighted the need of the youth to be more problem centric rather than being technical centric because a problem centric mind leads to an innovation which further leads to a startup which thus contributes to the economy of the nation.

Attendees explored real-world applications, paving the way for informed decisions and strategic shifts. Panel discussions focused on the symbiotic relationship between startups and established corporations. Experts explored how collaborations, teamwork, and strategic partnerships could unleash untapped potential, driving innovation and propelling Industry 4.0 adoption to new heights.

The summit concluded with a resounding call to action. Speakers emphasized that the path to Industry 4.0 excellence rested upon collective determination, disruptive thinking, and continuous adaptation.

I would like to thank and extend my sincere gratitude towards our honorable Principal madam, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda ma’am; and our teacher, Ms. Anjali Gugale for mentoring us so extensively. I also thank our school alumnus, Mr. Prabal Mehrotra for inviting us to this event.

The students who attended this seminar are as follows:

Remembering Lokmanya Tilak:
The Tilak Punyathiti Special Assembly

Pune, Maharashtra | 1st August, 2023

August 1st marks the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak and to remember his great deeds a prayer service was organised in the school. Students were also made aware of his immense contribution to the freedom struggle.

On this occasion, Tilak’s portrait was adorned with a garland and a special lamp was burnt in his memory. Students of Grade IV performed a skit, recited a poem, sung a song, and narrated a speech and story on this great leader.

Of the Students, By the Students, For the Students:
The Investiture Ceremony 2023-24

Pune, Maharashtra | 28th July, 2023

It was that time of the year when S.B. Patil Public School, in a magnificent ceremony, held the Investiture Ceremony for the Annual Year 2023-24.

The investiture Ceremony is an Annual Event wherein students elected by the students themselves, the teachers, and the principal were sworn in to occupy various posts in the Student Council. The Council acts as mediator between the students and faculty, and will take part in the functioning of the school.

The Student Council includes members from all the four houses. The roles include those of the head boy and girl, house captains, and the in-charges of home affairs, sports and culture, environmental affairs, I&B, etc. - all of which comprise of 24 student leaders.

They have to maintain discipline, communicate information from students to teachers and vice versa, and assist in and organise co-curricular activities at the student level. They shall aid in the smooth functioning of the school by helping the teachers and management to delegate work and responsibility.

They shall also be part of various committees and clubs formed in the school, and participate in Student Leadership Camps/ Programmes.In addition to this, student leaders were also chosen from the primary grades for overseeing the Foundational and Preparatory Levels.

In the grand event, which was held in the school's auditorium on Monday, July 31st, 2023. CCA Incharges, Ms. Erekar Durga Bhawani and Ms. Sujata Bhoite compered, as they welcomed all Student Council Members and faculty present. This was folloed by principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and section coordinators, Ms. Vandana Sangle and Ms. Archana Prabhune lighting the lamp, invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati.

Following this, the Tilak and Badge Awarding Ceremony commence d wherein one by one, the student elects were called and tilaks applied, and badges awarded at the hands of principal, vice-principal and house-teachers.

Secondary and primary sections house teachers were as follows:

1. Blue House: Ms. Mohini Nair, Ms. Sucharita Roy and Ms. Rupali Patil
2. Green House: Ms. Nishtha Nath, Ms. Richa Sharma and Ms. Samruddhi Jadhav

3. Yellow House: Ms. Neha Niphadkar, Ms. Amrapali Nikalje and Ms. Mamta Kanheri
4. Red House: Ms. Priyanka B, Ms. Aparna Pandey and Ms. Sulochana Pawar

The principal, Dr. Saini then called all students forward, whilst all faculty stood at attention. She then led the students in the Oath-taking Ceremony.

She then went on to thank all those who were part of making the event a grand success, with special emphasis on the parents, who are the pillars of support.

With the Investiture Ceremony now coming to a close, all stood at attention to sing the Vande Mataram. Ms. Bhoite led the gathering to the conclusion of the programme with the Vote of Thanks.

And Thus, the grand ceremony ended. Of course, a group photo was taken not just for official purposes but also so as to create a fond memory for students.

We congratulate all the students who are now part of the student council. Their names and designations are as follows:

Once again, our heartfelt thanks also goes to our management and board members for their unwavering support and vision, which has paved the way for the growth and success of our institution. Your guidance and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the future of our students.

We are exceptionally grateful to our hardworking and dedicated team of faculties. Your relentless efforts, passion, and commitment have played a pivotal role in nurturing the talents and skills of our students, helping them realize their full potential.

We would also like to appreciate the PT team: Ms. Gauri Utture and Mr. Shrikant Deshpande for training the students; the CCA incharges, Ms. Erekar Durga Bhavani and Ms. Sujata Bhoite for overseeng the ceremony; the IT department who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth conduct of this investiture ceremony… and our support staff.

Last but not least, to all the young leaders and achievers who have taken up their new responsibilities today, congratulations on your well-deserved position. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and determination are commendable, and we are confident that you will lead by example, inspiring others to follow in your footsteps.

We finally thank all o ur parents whose support has been a ray of confidence to keep us going up the path of success.

In conclusion, we wish all the members of the Student Council the very best as they take on the responsibilities they are now in charge of.

A Memorable Field Trip to Tolani Maritime Institute

Pune, Maharashtra | 28th July, 2023

by Darshil Mali | X-A

On 28th July, 2023, all Grade X students from sections A to E embarked on an exciting field trip to Tolani Maritime Institute. The day was off to a promising start as we, a total of 180 students, gathered at the school campus at 8:30 am, eagerly awaiting the adventure that lay ahead. Accompanying us were our teachers: Ms. Darshana Kamat, Ms. Nirupama Kale, Ms. Rachana Sisodiya, Ms. Leena Verghese, Ms. Niveditha Biswas, Ms. Rashami Godiya, Ms. Anita Suryavanshi and Ms. Susmita Roy.

The journey to the institute was a delightful experience, thanks to the lush greenery that surrounded us due to the ongoing rainy season. The beauty of nature outside the windows added to our excitement, making the trip feel like a refreshing getaway.

Upon reaching the institute, we were warmly welcomed by Captain Sharma, who gave us a fascinating introduction to the world of Merchant Navy. His insights and experiences piqued our interest and left us inspired to explore the possibilities this field had to offer.

Tolani Maritime Institute left a strong impression on us with its well-equipped facilities and machinery, tailored to cater to the needs of Merchant Navy aspirants. The campus was not only modern but also impeccably clean and well-maintained, creating a conducive environment for learning and growth.

The staff at the institute were friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. They graciously answered all our queries, leaving us with a sense of assurance that this institute would indeed provide an excellent learning experience for those seeking a career in the maritime industry.

One aspect that stood out to us was the institute's emphasis on sports and recreational activities. In addition to academics, the institute promoted physical fitness and mental well-being through sports such as badminton, table tennis, swimming, and boating. The availability of these activities added a fun and balanced dimension to the learning process.

As the clock struck 01:30 pm, it was time for us to bid farewell to Tolani Maritime Institute and head back to our school campus. Despite our departure, the memories of this wonderful field trip will stay with us for a long time. We returned with a newfound appreciation for the Merchant Navy profession and a deeper understanding of the opportunities that await those who venture into this exciting field.

I would like to conclude by saying that the trip to this institute was not only a memorable and fun experience, but was also quite an informative one as many of the aspects of Merchant Navy which were unclear to us students before were cleared and elaborated greatly upon, with a spice of useful information on the top.

The enriching experience of exploring the campus, the students' life, the staff's personalities and the overall reverie that the institute had was mesmerizing and truly a wonderful experience. I am sure it encouraged many of the students to set merchant navy as their career goal for their bright futures.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini ma’am; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda ma’am; and all the teachers who accompanied us who helped us get such a memorable experience. Thank you!

Loyalty, Strength, Wisdom and Trust:
Celebrating Blue Colour Day

Pune, Maharashtra | 28th July, 2023

The pre-primary and primary sections of S.B. Patil Public School celebrated Blue Colour Day on 28th July, 2023. The objective of the activities held were to recognise the colour blue through different games and play-way activities.

Blue symbolises loyalty, strength, wisdom and trust; and all the children came dressed up in different shades and hues of blue

The classrooms were decorated considering blue as a theme. The significance of blue colour was reiterated through various activities like paper dabbing, palm printing etc which made an amazing learning experience and had a long lasting effect on each child. To make the activity more inclusive, children brought different objects like toys, decorative items, and drawings based on the theme.

All-in-all, it was a pleasant and cool Blue Colour Day for all students.

On Winning the Peace Ambassador Award

Pune, Maharashtra | 22nd July, 2023

We heartily congratulate S.B. Patil Public School's principal, Dr. Bindu Saini who was honoured with the prestigious Peace Ambassador Award for her efforts towards harmony, and building lasting alliances within the education system - all to ensure the overall excellence in academia.

The grand award ceremony was held on Saturday, 22nd July 2023 at the Principal's Conclave organised by Brighter Minds in association with Heartfulness, Ashwini International School and Bharti Bhawan.

The theme was "Education as Seen by Children" wherein students and parents participated in panel discussions on education from students' and parents' vantage point.

Once again, we congratulate Dr. Bindu Saini for this prestigious win. We also thank 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 for their never-ending guidance.

Towards a Sustainable World:
At the G20-themed Education Summit 2023

Pune, Maharashtra | 16th July, 2023

On Sunday, 16th July, 2023, S.B. Patil Public School hosted the G20-themed Education Summit 2023. The event was organised by Dr. Pratik Mungekar, scientist, researcher and published author; and Dr. Sarvajeet Kirad, Founder ScholarsTree Educare Private Limited and Vedgunn Foundation. Compering of the event was done Amey Ajgar, a Grade X graduate (2022-23) and alumnus of our school.

The event was organised to celebrate India’s presidency in the G20 event but also to bring about the radical change education and society deserves through students… who are the future of our country. The event was also a bridge between our current students and the alumni.

The event saw many prominent Guests of Honour: Ms. Kajal Chhatija, Adv. M.s P.S. Potdar, Dr. Prachetan Potdar and Dr. Sarvajeet Kirad; and Special Guests: Mr. Basavaraj Navalli, Ms. Sunita Rai, Dr. Shakir Shaikh, Ms. Anita Peer, Mr. Prakash Bhapkar, Ms. Preeti Dabadi, Ms. Shweta Pankaj and Dr. Capt. Ritu Biyani.

The event commenced with the lamp-lighting ceremony. This was followed by a grounding presentation by Dr. Pratik Mungekar who spoke on education and its changing and emerging trends. He emphasised on societal changes, and how the government and education sector can work together towards solving today’s societal issues.

Students from Grades VI to XII partook in the event with selected students speaking on their topics with immense passion and enthusiasm.

The speakers and topics spoken on are as under:

The audience comprised of parents, fellow students, and faculty who wholesomely and wholeheartedly applauded each student’s performance.

Dr. Prachetan Potdar took the stage and spoke on social media, its reach and influence, and how to effectively use social media for one’s person, educational and professional growth. Dr. Capt. Ritu Biyani, via a captivating presentation, spoke about her battle against cancer, her accomplishments in the army throughout the years, her passion for mountaineering, and her work to continue educating people about cancer. This was greeted by applause from every member in the audience. Next taking the center stage was Mr. Basavaraj Navalli who went on to speak on effective communication.

Amey, who is also the CEO and Founder of Skillectronics (a company whose purpose is to develop technical and scientific temperament in the upcoming generations through various activities, and design courses in different domains for overall technical development of the future India), spoke about the ventures his company has and will be undertaking.

He also spoke on how will G20 play an instrumental role in developing a better education system with special emphasis on government policies like NEP 2020, NCF 2023 and NRF 2023.

The event was highly student-oriented to the extent that our school students themselves were volunteers, something that has never happened before. With the event coming to a close, all speakers, guests, faculty and volunteers received certificates and trophies for their participation.

As an educational institute, we are proud to be associated with Dr. Pratik Mungekar and Dr. Sarvajeet Kirad, both educationists who, like ourselves, strive every day to ensure excellence in education. We owe them our heartiest thanks for organising this event.

As we bring this article to a close, we wholesomely thank each and every one whose contribution, big or small, made this event a grand success:

We owe our gratitude to Dr. Pratik Mungekar and Dr. Sarvajeet Kirad for organising such an educative and insightful event. We also thank everyone from S.B. Patil Public School: Dr. Bindu Saini, Principal; Ms. Padmavati Banda, Vice Principal; Mr. Manish Dhekale, Administrative Officer; Mr. Dhanaji Patil, Sports Department HoD; Ms. Swaleha Mujawar, CCA Incharge; Mr. Shrikant Thite, Administrative Assistant; Mr. Aman Yadav, IT Lab Assistant; and Dr. Rohit Sarkar, Media and Publishing Department Executive.

We extend our gratitude to all the parents and students without whose presence and support, this event would not have been possible. We even laud our support staff whose dedicated assistance helped us immensely.

And last but not the least, we thank our 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 whose pursuit towards excellence in education has become the creed of every faculty member in the institutes under the PCET.

Towards Innovation and Sustainability:
The IISER Biomimetic Model Making Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 16th July, 2023

On 16th July 2023, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune's 2023 iGEM Team organised a Biomimetics Model Making Competition to encourage students to explore the concept of biomimetics and draw inspiration from nature's solutions to address real-world challenges. The event was held in the LHC Foyer at the Indian Institute of Science Education Research (IISER), Pune.

Biomimetics is the practice of imitating or taking inspiration from natural designs, processes, and systems to create innovative and sustainable solutions. In this competition, students had the freedom to explore biomimetic concepts and design solutions related to any field of interest.

The theme for the competition was “Model Making Representing Technology Inspired by Nature. 37 Students from S.B. Patil School from Grade IX to XII participated in this competition in form of teams and exhibited their talent and hardwork by their model presentation on Biomimetic under the guidance of Science teachers Ms. Darshana Kamat, Secondary Section Coordinator; and Ms. Varsha Deshmukh, primary science teacher on the topics like Solar Tree, Evapotranspiration Toilets, Termite Building + Rainwater Harvesting, Water Filtration and Purification by Oysters, etc.

The team comprising of Aryan Durgude, Tanvi Naryan and Abeer Singh Nezar got an appreciation certificate for their idea on “Water Filtration and Purification by Oysters”. In recognition of the remarkable talent and effort put forth by the participants, all participants received a participation certificates.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; science teachers, Ms. Darshana Kamat and Ms. Varsha Deshmukh for organising the event and being such great mentors to our students.

AN UPDATE: On 18th July, 2023, principal, Dr. Saini interacted with all the participating students. Students spoke about what they did in the event whilst Dr. Saini asked questions and spoke on how research is a critical part of such activities, and how problem-solving and design-thinking it is linked to emotional intelligence. The essence was to make students into responsible and empathetic citizens who can make India shine on the globe.

Building on the Bond to Pave the Way:
Attending the Alumni-led Career Guidance Session

Pune, Maharashtra | 14th July, 2023

On 14th July, 2023 S.B. Patil Public School hosted a career guidance session by our alumni for the students of Grade X.

The session was an inititiative take by Ms. Susmita Roy, the school’s career counsellor, who mentored our alumni and current students as well. Representatives from the alumni were Ms. Anushka Aloni, Mr. Sharvay Tiwari, Mr. Gaurav Bhagodia and Mr. Aman Bhoge.

Anushka, who is a BA in Psychology, talked about different career options available in psychology and the importance of it in tomorrow's world. She clearly differentiated between the passion and hobby and the need of it in one’s life.

Sharvay, who is a student of College of Engineering Pune Technological University was of the opinion that one should aim to get admission in good institution or university. Gaurav, a student of Hospitality and Hotel Administration, talked about different career path available after HHA. Aman, a student at IIT Madras said that aim should be fixed and all have to work towards it.

In summary, they all were of the opinion that to be successful in life one has to be focussed, disciplined and know about one’s skill and ability to work towards it. The students, who attentively listened and then interacted with their now graduated seniors found it to very informative.

At S.B. Patil School, we not only nurture students to be better citizens also imbibe the spirit of brotherhood amongst those who are presently in school and those who graduate. And this is why there exists a strong bond between not just our institute and faculty and our alumni, but also a spirit of mentoring between our current students and the pass-outs.

In closing, we thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and school career counsellor, Ms. Susmita Roy for organising such a wonderful and insightful event.

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 dentist 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.

Charting India’s Global Education Path:
At the QS I-Gauge’s 2nd Academic Excellence Conclave

Pune, Maharashtra | 6th July, 2023

On 6th July, 2023 QS I-Gauge organised the 2nd Academic Excellence Conclave at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Pune. The event saw as its audience academicians from all over the city with a panel that included: Ms. Deeksha Kalyani, Director, The Kalyani School; Dr. Bindu Saini, Principal, S.B. Patil Public School; Prof. Hrridaysh Deshpande, Vice Chancellor, Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University; Ms. Astha Kataria, Managing Trustee, Ashoka Group of Schools; Dr. Seema Saini, CEO and Principal, N.L. Dalmia Educational Society; and Dr. Amrita Vohra, Director (Education), GEMS Education, India.

The panelists deliberated and discussed on various aspects of benchmarking and inclusion in holistic education, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), assessment driven learning, and global citizenship education.

We are immensely proud that our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini was selected to be an honoured member of the panel discussion, and we give her our heartiest congratulations.

We also thank our 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 whose pursuit towards excellence in education has become the creed of every faculty member in the institutes under the PCET.

In Reverence to Our Teachers:
Celebrating Guru Purnima

Pune, Maharashtra | 3rd July, 2023

“Gurus are like candles who burn themselves to give light to others.” – Swami Vivekananda

Guru Purnima is celebrated on 3rd July 2023 to honour our teachers and mentors. It marks the birthday of Veda Vyasa, the sage who authored the Mahabharata and compiled the Vedas

Teachers have always held a special place in the lives of their followers since ancient times. An age-old Sanskrit phrase “Matah Pitah Guru Daivam” states that the first place in a person’s heart and mind is reserved for the mother, second for father, third for Guru and fourth for God. Thus, teachers have been given a place higher than God.

A special assembly was organised by Grade III students on this day. They participated in the celebration by presenting cultural performances, reciting shlokas, gayatri mantras, delivering speeches, songs and dances all dedicated to their teachers.

Students performed a skit to show gratitude towards their gurus. Students even gave roses to our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini ma’am; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and coordinators, Ms. Archana Prabhune and Ms. Nayna Taru.

This assembly served as a platform to acknowledge the relentless efforts and dedication of our teachers in fostering holistic growth among students. This celebration was a testament to our deep respect and gratitude towards our teachers and mentors.

One of India’s 20 Pragmatic Women Leaders in K12 Education:
Dr. Bindu Saini Receives the Honour from Academic Insights

Pune, Maharashtra | 1st July, 2023

With a work history spanning 28 plus years across every level of academia, Dr. Bindu Saini is no less a veteran in the field who has spent the years ensuring excellence in the arena. And it is because of this, she has been recipient to numerous awards and accolades that honour her contribution to the field.

Once again she was recognised, this time by Academic Insights, an independent information web portal and a monthly magazine by being laurelled with India’s 20 Pragmatic Women Leaders in K12 Education award.

We wholesomely congratulate Dr. Saini on this paramount win. Her tenure as principal of S.B. Patil Public School has witnessed the colossal and inclusive growth and development of the school, its faculty and students,

We also thank 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; under their leadership and mentorship, all the institutes under the PCET and the faculty within are continually striving for, reaching and crossing the pinnacles of success.

Fun with Math:
Engaging in Fun-filled Art Integrated Activities in the Math Lab

Pune, Maharashtra | June 2023

Chapter 1: Rational Numbers (Grade VIII)

In the month of April 2023 conducted creative activity in Maths Lab on Rational Numbers. Group Activity. Students made a rotating number wheel model showing properties of rational Numbers.

Chapter 3: Understanding Quadrilaterals (Grade VIII)

Throughout the month of June, the Mathematics Department conducted creative activities in the school’s Math Lab. The idea was to foster art integration within the numerical subject so as to help ease the understanding of various topics in Math for students of Grade VIII.

For this purpose, the faculty, who were teaching students quadrilaterals, conducted an activity wherein students made earrings and necklaces.

This art integration surely brought about a deeper understanding of a subject many students are scared of. We thank the teachers of the Mathematics Department for organising such a fun-filled, innovative and knowledge-driven activity.

Chapter 1: Integers (Grade VII)

In the month of April 2023 conducted creative activity in Maths Lab, students made Integer machine to understand the rules of Integers.

We thank the math teachers and department for investing such thought and creativity to make learning a subject like math so easy.

We bring is article to a close with testimonials from the students who were part of these activities.

“I, Gauravi A.M, am student of S.B. Patil Public School, Ravet, Grade VIII-D. As a student I enjoy doing math. The thing I love most in the subject is doing it practically in Maths Lab.

One of my favourite and superb activity was “Jewellery Making Using Quadrilaterals from Paper”. It also cleared my concepts about quadrilaterals and its properties. I even got beautiful and adorable jewellery to add to my collection. Thanks!” - Gauravi A.M. (VIII-D)

“I am the student of S.B. Patil Public School, and I want to narrate one of my experiences of about Math Lab wherein I learnt rational numbers.

As a student I want to say that due to the mathematics lab, the concept of the properties of rational numbers which I was felt was hard to understand in the classroom, was much easier to grasp.

As part of the activity in the lab, we made a rotational wheel through which I understood the properties of rational numbers very easily. It was a very creative and interesting activity, and our teacher taught us very innovatively. I enjoyed doing it. It cleared my concepts about the particular topic. It was such a wonderful experience for me in maths. Now I do not have fear of the topic.” - Rudra Kharatmol (VII-G)

Walking with the पालखी सोहळा
Celebrating Ashadi Ekadashi

Pune, Maharashtra | 27th June, 2023

The showers of monsoon bring with them an array of festivals, Ashadhi Ekadashi being one of them.

On 27th June, 2023, the students of Grade I and II celebrated Ashadi Ekadashi with great enthusiasm. The objective of the celebration was to inform students about the culture of Maharashtra since it was a visually and linguistically expressive way to celebrate Maharashtra’s glorious heritage, culture and tradition. The occasion itself teaches us to forget enmity and embrace one another and create bond of love in an environment of cultural harmony.

With students dressed up as devotees: boys wearing dhotis, kurtas and topis; and girls wearing sarees and traditional dresses, two students dressed up as Lord Vithal Rukmai.

Teachers told the importance of the day, informing students that Ashadi Ekadashi is also known as MahaEkadashi. On this day, the devotees worship portraits of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. They spend the entire night singing hymns and prayers whilst keeping a fast.

They were also informed of how the famed Pandharpur Waari Yatra comes to an end on this day. Pandharpur God, Vithoba, an embodiment of Lord Vishnu is revered with devotion. The religious procession, or yatra, is a 17-day great event that draws travellers to this location. Palkhis featuring images of Maharashtra’s saints are also carried by them.

An image of Saint Dnyaneshwar is bought from Alandi; Saint Namdev’s image is brought from Narsi Namdev; Saint Tukaram’s image is brought from Dehu; Saint Eknath’s image is carried from Paitan; Saint Nivruttinath’s image is carried from Trimbakeshwar; Saint Muktabai’s image is carried from Muktainangar; Saint Sopan’s image is carried from Saswad; and Saint Gajanan Maharaj from Shegoan.

“Warkaris” is a name given to pilgrims. They perform Abhangas dedicated to God. Even a story was shown to them. Students took a round of the auditorium singing and dancing with the palkhi in their hands, and even played fugadi with their teachers. It was a moment worth cherishing.

In this way, teachers explained the importance of festivals which students enjoyed a lot.

Meantime, the pre-primary section of S.B. Patil Public School also arranged the Ekadashi palkhi procession. The little warkaris looked very cute in their traditional attire as they chanted "Vithhal Vitthal, Jai Hari!!"

Class teachers explained the importance of Ashadhi Ekadashi and the palkhi procession to students who understood the tradition. Teachers also narrated stories of Sant Dyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj.

The atmosphere was filled with gaiety and spirituality as students started the palkhi procession by reciting Bhajans and Abhangs of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj.

All teachers and staff members were enchanted by the enthusiasm of the tiny tots as they chanted, “ताल वाजे, मृदूंग वाजे, वाजे हरीचा वीणा। माउली निघाले पंढरपूर, मुखाने विठ्ठल विठ्ठल बोला। जय जय राम कृष्ण हरी।”

On an Educational Field Trip:
Symbiosis International University, Lavale

Pune, Maharashtra | 24th June, 2023

On 24th June 2023, the students Grade XI of S.B Patil Public School embarked on an educational field trip to Symbiosis International University. The primary objective of this trip was to expose the students to the academic environment of a prestigious university and provide them insight into higher education options.

Upon arrival at the university, the students were warmly welcomed by university representatives. The university staff provided a brief introduction history and academic offerings of the institution.

To give the students a glimpse of university academics, they had the opportunity to interact with faculty members from different departments. The teachers provided valuable information about their respective subjects, career prospects, and answered students’ queries.

In smaller groups, students attended presentations in three different labs on drone programming, robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students were also given a kit containing all necessary drone components. Experienced instructors guided them through the assembly process, explaining the purpose of each component, and how they work together to make the drone functional. The highlight of this activity was the flight session where students got an opportunity to see the working of their assembled drones.

In the robotics lab, students were introduced to the world of robots. Students gained a comprehensive understanding on the principles of robotics. The presentation on Artificial Intelligence was another interesting subject which students enjoyed. It began with a comprehensive overview of what Artificial Intelligence entails. Students were amazed to know how AI has already become an integral part human life.

At the end of the field trip, filled with excitement and enriched experiences, the student gathered to express their gratitude to the university faculty who had hosted the event. The representatives, in turn, reciprocated the gratitude, expressing their delight in hosting such enthusiastic and engaged students.

The field trip to Symbiosis University was an enriching experience for the Grade XI students of S.B Patil Public School. It provided them with valuable exposure to a higher education institution and helped them make more informed decisions about their academic and career paths. The trip not only broadened their knowledge about the university but also ignited their aspirations for higher education.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; and vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda for organising this educational field trip. We especially thank the faculty at Symbiosis International University for hosting this valuable field visit and for devoting their precious time to enlightening our students.

Unity in Diversity:
The CBSE Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat Bhaasha Sangam Activity

Pune, Maharashtra | 27th June, 2023

To familiarise students with all the 22 Indian languages of the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, to foster linguistic harmony among students and promote national integration through learning of languages, and to bring students close to the unique cultural hues and diversity of our country through languages, S.B. Patil Public School conducted the CBSE’s Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat Bhaasha Sangam Activity.

Here every month, students are taught about one state in India and familiarised with the culture, traditions, and a few words and phrases from the region.

Throughout the month of June, students of Grades I to V were taught about the State of Assam, and on June 27th, 2023, they performed multiple activities using all they had learned. Grade I and II learnt the numbers from one to ten orally in Assamese whilst students of Grade III to V learnt basic sentences like, “What's your name?”, “How are you?”, etc.

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.

Receiving an AAA+ Grade:
Winning the Careers 360 Best Schools Certification 2023

Pune, Maharashtra | 20th June, 2023

Careers 360, a data-enabled and technology-driven educational products and services company that helps millions of students to explore and achieve career plans based on their interests and abilities awarded S.B. Patil Public School an AAA+ Grade after evaluating the students’ academic performance, faculty quality, and infrastructure as a whole.

On behalf of everyone at S.B. Patil Public School, we thank Careers 360 for bestowing our school with such a prestigious creditation. We also thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; primary section head, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; the section coordinators: Ms. Darshana Kamat, Ms. Vandana Sangle, Ms. Archana Prabhune, Ms. Nayna Taru and Ms. Payal Nihalani; the administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale; all the teaching and administrative faculty; and of course, the students and parents for working so hard, in unity to make this school deserving of such a meritorious rank and many other such awards too.

We owe our gratitude 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 supported our school to ensure it reaches and crosses the mounts and pinnacles of success.

Apropos G20:
Participating in the Adolescent Summit

Pune, Maharashtra | 19th and 20th June, 2023

The Sahodaya School Complex, Pune, in collaboration with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organised a Two-day State-level Adolescent Summit in Pune City on 19th and 20th June, 2023 at the Kalyani School.

The purpose was to “facilitate and enable the students to think critically, innovate and communicate to become the change makers.”

The spotlight of the Summit was on life skills, mental health, safety and wellbeing and gender equality. The CBSE has planned year-long student enrichment activities to enable school students to understand the dynamics and India’s position at the global level to highlight India’s Presidency of the G20 for the first time.

For this event, S.B. Patil Public School also conducted the various activities in the school as per CBSE guidelines. Under the mentorship of principal, Dr. Bindu Saini, school students participated in various zonal inter-school competitions such as group dance, nukkad natak, poetry creation and recitation, poster making, action plan, paper presentation, etc. and got selected to showcase their performance at the Summit.

The Grade V Book Talk Activity

Pune, Maharashtra | 19th June, 2023

“A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” - Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)

Doing literary activities with students allows them to build their reading and writing skills whilst having fun at the same time.

With the motive to identify and comprehend vocabulary related to book reviews, and to strengthen students’ reading comprehension, a Book Talk activity was conducted for Grade V students on 19th June, 2023 at S.B. Patil Public School, Ravet.

Library books were given to the students ten days before and students were asked to prepare a brochure for the same. The rubrics for the activity were explained to the students. Students read the books given to them and prepared creative brochures which included the author’s name, new words they acquired, characters they liked, and the moral they learned. This was presented by them in front of their whole class. The Book Talk Activity was a grand success as every one of them participated with great enthusiasm.

We give a standing ovation to Ms. Jasmina Kamdar and her team from the English Language Department for mentoring the students so brilliantly, and for organising such a wonderful event.

We also thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; primary section head, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; the librarians, Ms. Swati Khaire and Ms. Anjali Garge; and CCA in-charge, Ms. Sujata Bhoite.

Bestowed with Another Golden Wreath:
Winning the BrainWorld Guru Award

Pune, Maharashtra | 17th June, 2023

We are proud to announce that on 17th June, 2023, our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini was awarded the Guru Award by BrainWorld at ‘The Guru 2023: A Tribute to Abdul Kalam Sir’ award ceremony held at Symbiosis Skill University, Kiwale.

Chief Guest for the event was Dr. Swati Majumdar, the Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences (SUAS), Indore. Other eminent guests included: Dr. Yogesh Pawar, Founder Director of SIL University; Ms. Inderdeep Kaur Nanda, NIE Head Pune from Times of India; Ms. Reshu Aggarwaal, Founder of Brain World; and Ms. Bhavana Narsingoju, Principal of Symbiosis Junior College.

In an enthralling speech, Dr. Mujumdar stressed on the paramount role teachers play in modelling the future of students. She emphasised the significance of recognising areas which students are passionate about, their inherent skills all whilst capacitating teachers to be mentors for students right from an early age so that they walk towards the choicest educational and career prospects.

The event saw the faculty and heads of educational institutes who have worked hard to ensure excellence in the field of academia, and who have developed themselves personally and professionally to be mentors and role models to others.

On behalf of everyone at S.B. Patil Public School, we congratulate Dr. Saini for being laurelled with this prestigious award.

We also give our gratitude 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 incessantly support the ever-mounting excellence of our school and everyone who is part of it.

A University in the Making:
A Visit to PCU at Sate

Pune, Maharashtra | 14th June, 2023

On June 14th, 2023, as their field trip, the students of Grade XII visited the site of the upcoming Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU) at Sate. The idea was to give them an understanding of the efforts the Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust undertakes in order to ensure world-class education reaches every strata and every citizen who yearns for knowledge.

Students were taken on a tour on the site wherein they witnessed the vastness of the campus, saw the numerous classrooms, labs and other facilities in the making. This helped them understand the efforts the PCET undertakes to ensure the pathway to students’ career is paved well.

Students and faculty even has the chance to meet Vice Chancellor of PCU, Dr. Manimala Puri.

The Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU) is the PCET’s latest crowning glory. It is a State private university situated at Sate, Mawal, Pune. The university will cater to academic facilities and other amenities for both students and faculty so that students are provided a technologically advanced, research-oriented, practically-driven education foundation.

We thank Dr. Manimala Puri, Vice Chancellor; and Mr. A.G. Patil, the Campus Incharge of the PCU for granting us permission to visit the campus. We also owe our gratitude to our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; the accompanying teachers, Ms. Praveena More, Ms. Shaileja Mestry, Ms. Richa Sharma and Ms. Gauri Utture for organising and being part of this insightful tour.

We also thank 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; under their leadership and mentorship, the PCET has founded the Pimpri Chinchwad University… another pillar of excellence in education.

Before we bring this article to a close, we would like to share the experiences of the students themselves in their own words:

“We, the students of S.B. Patil Public School, would like to express our gratitude for the educational trip offered to us by Pimpri Chinchwad University. The campus is located in a beautiful green environment with a great view in Sate near Talegaon. We were properly guided by the representative of the university who shared with us fascinating insights of the university including the advanced technological rooms like the digital library and classrooms on all the floors. They even answered all our questions with enthusiasm.

The infrastructure and facilities made for the students aside from academics made everything equally balanced and attractive. At last we would like to say that we enjoyed the trip and are looking forward to visit the university again once construction is completed.” - Ermina Khan (XII-A)
“A student visit was arranged at Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU). As the students of Grade XII who are always looking forward to future opportunities, we were glad to visit the university which helped us get precise information about the future academic life of students and particular courses after graduating Grade XII.

PCU is creating a campus for the betterment of all students. Just like the library we often dream of; "the world of words that made our world", we were enlightened when given the insights of the wide range of courses available. It was a great experience with gaining knowledge about several courses that will help us shape our future careers. We felt honoured with a feeling of immense gratitude for S.B. Patil Public School for arranging our visit to the prestigious PCU.” - Aditi Ranjan (XII-B)

Learning Outcomes and Pedagogy:
At the Day-long CBSE COE, Pune Workshop

Pune, Maharashtra | 2nd June, 2023

On 2nd June, 2023, S.B. Patil Public School hosted a CBSE COE. Pune Workshop on “Learning Outcomes and Pedagogy”. The day-long event had as its resource persons and speakers Ms. Vrinda Multani Joshi, Principal of Dr. Kalam Gurukul; and Ms. Radha Kore, Principal of Vidhya Pratishthan English Medium School. The event was attended by over 60 academics and veterans in the field of education with nearly half the crowd being our very own school faculty.

Held in S.B. Patil Public School’s auditorium, Ms. Joshi and Ms. Kore discussed and elaborated on pressing issues such as classroom challenges, 21st Century skills, teaching methodologies, teaching-learning cycles, classroom teaching, learning outcomes, and how with the advent of the National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) educators, education and the education system needs to mature and progress to be the change makers and bring about new changes in the education system.

The seminar brimmed with information and forethought as Ms. Joshi and Ms. Kore enchanted the audience through talks, Q&A sessions, and umpteen activities. The seminar was extensively interactive with continuous questions shooting to and fro: from trainers and the audience; and the numerous activities put all that was learned to the test.

On behalf of everyone here at S.B. Patil Public School and the Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust, we sincerely thank CBSE COE, Pune for giving us the opportunity to organise and host this prestigious event. We extend our gratitude to Ms. Joshi and Ms. Kore for devoting their time to enriching us through the seminar, and look forward to many more such collaborations.

Without a speck of doubt, we thank 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 ceaselessly ensure that every step is taken to ensure that our school and everyone part of it excel.

Creating Better Opportunities:
The Career Fair at S.B. Patil Public School

Pune, Maharashtra | 21st April, 2023

An Indo-global university career fair was organised by the school’s Career Cell for the students of Grade IX, X and XII on 21st April, 2023 with the prime objective to inform students about future educational and career prospectives available.

In a one-of-a-kind experience, representatives from 14 renowned educational institutes/ universities showcased their professional programmes and courses at this fair which was held in the school’s auditorium.

The interesting features of the fair were the introductory seminars by different university representatives as well as the prospects of studying abroad, new streams and avenues, etc. The representatives further went on to introduce the term, ‘liberal arts’ to the students which interested and attracted them immediately, and they thus tried to explore the avenues within this stream.

The fair saw an audience of around 500 students with the faculty too being part of the event. The school’s alumni too visited the fair and got expert guidance from well-qualified professionals with access to the latest information and technical expertise. Representatives interacted one-on-one with students thus providing them individualised guidance.

Students further went on to give extremely positive feedback regarding the event as this was something that provided them awareness especially since they are at the stage wherein they are deciding streams and courses to take.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; administrative officer, Mr. Manish Dhekale; and the Career Counsellor, Ms. Sushmita Roy for organising this insightful event.

Commemorating the Birth and Death of the Greatest Playwright:
Celebrating English Language Day

Pune, Maharashtra | April 24th, 2023

On 24th of April, English Language Day as celebrated, an event to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of playwright William Shakespeare.

The programme, was organised by our English Language faculty. Students from Grade X participated in the event where in they gave a number and variety of performances. Students and faculty of Grade X and XII were audience to the event.

First up, was a speech on the history and importance of English Language Day and Shakespeare's contribution to the language. This was given by Saina Joshi and Siddhi Vedpathak both of X-B. Stuti Jha of XI-B recited a self-composed poem on the occasion.

Following this performance, Saina J., Samruddhi P., Shravani K., Shreya W., Siddhi M., Aditi K., Anushka K., Kanak B., and Tanishka S. of X-B; Niharika M., Sucheta R., Shruti B., Arya B., and Arya S. of X-C; and Arya M. and Priyal J. of X-E recited the poem, “Daffodils” by William Wordsworth.

Next, Khushi B. of X-D presented a monologue from “Hamlet”, as it is one of the most famous and complicated skits in the world of drama. This was presented to give the students an idea of how a drama is.

Students from Grade VIII presented a funny recitation of the poem “Macavity the Mystery Cat”, a poem by T.S. Eliot, for all students who forgot that such a poem existed. Participating in this melodious and fun-filled performance were: Khushi K. and Aarna Z. of VIII-B; Spurthi D., Vedant S., Siddhiqua T., and Pinak A. of VIII-C; Swara P., Rhea N., Amey G. and Shreyash M. of VIII-D; Shourish S., Jay P., Swara P. and Vaiga T. of VIII-E; and Asmi P., Ayush B. and Rudra K. of VIII-G.

Students of grade X and IX then performed dance numbers with the girls’ group dancing to old classical music and the boys to an upbeat modern number. The purpose of this performance was to demonstrate how music has evolved over the years.

Dancing their best on stage were the boys: Darshil M. Mohit P. and Harshwardhan N. from X-A; Aryan K. from X-C; Shlok B. from X-D; Aditya K. from X-E; Akshay T. from X-B; and Parth C. from IX-G. The girls who swayed to the rhythm of classical beats were: Netra C. from X-A, Hridaya N., Arya D., Janhvi P. Unnati M. and Adurita K. of X-D; Avani B. and Ritka B. of X-E; Saee G. of IX-F; and Samruddhi N. of IX-G

Sarthak P. Tripura M. and Aarohi B. all students of X-C performed a skit on G20 which explained the concept and details. Anirudha G. Aryan B. and Prathamesh D. of X-B prepared a video presentation on well-known poets and novelists in English Literature.

Finally, to end the show, Tanushree Kendle of X-A gave the Vote of Thanks to appreciate the efforts by all the students and the teachers.

A standing ovation goes out to every student who partook so wonderfully and gave their best in the day’s event. We heartily thank the English Language Department and faculty: Ms. Snehal Shinde, Ms. Treasa Peters, Ms. Anita Patil, Ms. Amrapali Nikalje, Ms. Nirupama Kale, Ms. Vandana Sangle Ms. Leena Varghese, Ms. Ashwini Dilwar, Ms. Pranita Sharma, Ms. Parvati Sonawne, Ms. Anita Suryawanshi. and Ms. Niveditha Biswas for organising the various performances that received the countless cheers and applause of both students and faculty.

We also thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda for being great mentors to the faculty. Our gratitude goes out to Mr. Prathamesh Inamdar for helping in the musical numbers; and to Mr. Abhijeet Gaikwad and Mr. Aman Yadav of the IT Department for overseeing the music and presentations.

Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day

Pune, Maharashtra | April 24th, 2023

World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Celebrated annually on the 23rd of April, the day is commemorated all over the world to recognise the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.

On this occasion, UNESCO and the international organisations which represent the three major sectors of the book in dustry: publishers, booksellers and libraries select the World Book Capital for a year.

S.B. Patil too celebrated the day by organising a book viewing and lending event in the school library. Both faculty and students visited the library wherein they browsed through the array of books kept out for display, choosing ones that they liked for reading.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; primary section head, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and our librarians, Ms. Swati Khaire and Ms. Anjali Garge for organising this beneficial event.