Competitions and Conferrings 2024-25

The Sakal “Chitrakala Spradha” Drawing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 2nd February, 2025

A drawing competition, “Chitrakala Spradha”, was organised by Sakal at our school on Sunday, 2nd February, 2025. Nearly 230 students from our school participated in the event. The themes for each Grade were as follows

1. Group A (Grades I and II): Shoe Rack, Birthday Cake, My Pet, and Rangoli Design
2. Group B (Grades III and IV): House of God, My Friendship, Metro, and My Room
3. Group C (Grades V to VII): Flower Market, Bus Stand, Ganpati Immersion Procession, and Temple
4. Group D (Grades VIII to X): Dhol Tasha Squad, Yatra-Jatra, Waste Disposal, and Petrol Pump
5. Group E (Grades XI and XII): Jungle Safari, A Village Fair, Visit to a Famous Place in India, and Al Technology

We thank our art incharge teachers, Mr. Yogesh Deole and Mr. Kuldeep Ghadage for overseeing the event.

 

 

 

 

Clearing the IIT Madras Certification Programme

Pune, Maharashtra | 5th January and 1st February, 2025

We are happy to share that seven of our students from Grade XI have successfully cleared the Certification Programme from IIT Madras. After attending the certification course, they appeared for an exam which was conducted on Sunday, 5th January, 2025.

The following students cleared the examination:

S. No.	Student Name	Course	Final Exam Score
1.	Bhavya Angoji	Data Science and AI	88
2.	Bhavyashree Jaisingh	Data Science and AI	81
3.	S. Diksha	Data Science and AI	81
4.	Aryan Yadav	Data Science and AI	79
5.	Kunal Tashildar	Data Science and AI	79
6.	Swetha Senthilkumar	Electronic Systems	72
7.	Dishari Santra	Data Science and AI	67

On 1st February, 2025, all of them were felicitated by the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; and vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda during the Grade XII Graduation Ceremony. We congratulate every one of them and wish them the very best for the future.

We also thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and the Computer Department faculty for mentoring the students so well.

To the Moon and Back:
The F1 Formula Car Racing on Moon Digital Art Competition 2025

Pune, Maharashtra | January 2025

We are pleased to announce that Sanika Sarode, a Grade IX student, received recognition as an Art Astronaut in the “F1 Race to Moon” Art Contest, held during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in January 2025.

This marked her first venture into the world of digital art, where she had the opportunity to explore the fusion of art and technology, while thinking creatively.

 

 

Her achievement serves as a great example of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, embracing new techniques, and making significant contributions to the global art community.

 

 

 

 

The English Storytelling Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 23rd and 27thJanuary, 2025

The English Storytelling Competition for students in grades III to V took place on 23rd January, 2025, with the goal of boosting students' confidence, creativity, and communication skills.

Held in classrooms, the competition encouraged participants to narrate age-appropriate stories in English, each lasting no more than 3-4 minutes. Students were given different themes to focus on based on their grade level: Grade III students focused on being humble to family and friends, Grade IV students on being humble to nature, and Grade V students on being humble to the people around them

To make their stories more engaging, the children were encouraged to use innovative, homemade props or puppets, adding a visual element to their performances. The stories were self-created, allowing the students to showcase their creativity

The competition was judged on several criteria, including voice modulation and pronunciation, actions, stage presentation and confidence, content and moral, and the use of props or puppets. Each of these criteria was worth 2 marks, with a total of 10 marks available.

This activity was designed to help students improve their public speaking skills, as well as foster their language abilities, creativity, and coordination. The learning outcomes included enhanced verbal proficiency, longer retention of knowledge, and increased imagination.

The final round of the competition took place on Monday, 27th January, 2025, for the selected students, offering a wonderful opportunity to further develop their storytelling and presentation skills. The results are as follows:

S. No.	Students Name	Class and Division	House	Position
1.	Kavyan Gururaj Gomashe	V-B	Red	First
2.	Anvi Sandip Panhalkar	III-E	Red	First
3.	Krisha Heeresh Khatri	V-A	Green	Second
4.	Anay Singh	III-D	Blue	Second
5.	Mayank Jingid	III-B	Red	Third
6.	Mudra Hitendra Ahirrao	IV-C	Green	Consolation
7.	Tanuja Mahadev Erandole	V-D	Green	Consolation

We congratulate every one of them and wish them the best for the future.

A Showcase of Oratory Talent and Creativity:
At the State-level Skill Organisation’s Story Teller Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 20th and 22nd January, 2025

The Empower Skill Organisation recently held the Star Steller Storyteller Competition, offering students an exciting platform to showcase their public speaking, storytelling, and creative skills. With competitions designed for students in Grades II through VIII, the event was divided into two main categories: Storytelling for Grades II to IV, and Extempore for Grades V to VIII.

Both events were held at a state-level round, following a district-level competition, where winners from various schools competed for the top spot. The competition aimed to boost students' confidence, improve their creativity and communication, and enhance their public speaking abilities.

The first event, Storytelling for Grades II to IV, was held on Monday, 20th January, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in the school auditorium. A total of 37 students participated, eager to display their imaginative storytelling abilities. The evaluation for the competition was based on several criteria, including content and creativity, expression and delivery, clarity and language, body language, time management and audience engagement.

Each of these categories contributed to how effectively the students conveyed their stories, ensuring that both the content and the presentation captivated their audience.

On Wednesday, 22nd January, 2024 the extempore competition for students of Grades V to VIII was organised from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, also in the auditorium. Seventeen students participated in this event, where they were given a topic to speak about without prior preparation. The evaluation for the extempore competition focused on the following aspects: content and relevance, structure and organisation, language and vocabulary, confidence and poise, spontaneity and time adherence.

The extempore competition encouraged participants to think on their feet, articulate their thoughts clearly, and express their ideas with confidence and poise.

Both these competitions, in toto, helped boost the confidence of students by encouraging students to speak in front of an audience; it helped improve creativity, and enhance their public speaking skills with focus on clear expression and audience engagement.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; headmaster, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; the CCA incharge, Ms. Sujata Bhoite; and all the teachers who helped mentor the students so well.

 

Winning the District-level Computer Intelligence Exam

Pune, Maharashtra | 27th September, 2024; and 21st January, 2025

The Computer Intelligence Exam is a test that helps measure how well students understand computers and technology. It includes questions about how computers work, how they can solve problems, and how they can learn from data.

The exam is designed to test basic concepts like algorithms, patterns, and smart technologies such as artificial intelligence. By taking the exam, students can show how well they can think logically and use technology to solve challenges. This exam helps young learners prepare for the growing role of technology in everyday life and future careers.

A district-level Computer Intelligence Exam organised by the Computer Department at Jnana Prabodhini, Nigdi Kendra in October 2024. From S.B. Patil Public School too students participated. The names of the rank holders are as follows:
1. Anvi Panhalkar (Grade III)
2. Shraddha Dagade(Grade VI)
3. Aayushi Marathe (Grade IX)
4. Riddhi Mishra (Grade IX)
5. Aabha Kulkarni (Grade X)
6. Bhairavi Sarode (Grade X)

On 21st January, 2025, the students were felicitated by principal, Dr. Bindu Saini during the morning assembly. We congratulate all the students who actively participated and won the exam. We wish them the very best. We also congratulate our Computer Department faculty for mentoring our students so well.

Winning the Cyber Genius Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 14th to 19th November, 2024; and 21st January, 2025

Students of Grades III to V participated in online Cyber Genius Competition. The event was organised from 14th to 19th November, 2024 by Dr. Kalmadi Shamrao Primary School in association with Myelin.

Cyber Genius Inter-school IT Competition is a popular competition set for all Grades I to IV students across India that encourages students to test their computer skills. The competition was an online competition in which students participated individually. Students from several schools took part in the event, making it a diverse and competitive platform for young coders.

With the results announced on 24th December, 2024, we congratulate Harsh Patil of Grade I for winning the first prize, Durvish Jawale of Grade IV for winning the second prize, and Samanyu Chaudhari of Grade II for winning the third prize.

The Cyber Genius Inter-school IT Competition was aimed to inspire and enhance IT skills among students. It ensured a fair, transparent, and high-quality contesting experience. The remarkable performance of Harsh Patil, Durvish Jawale and Samanyu Chaudhari from S.B. Patil Public School underscored the quality and enthusiasm of the participants. They all were felicitated by the school principal, Dr. BIndu Saini on 21st January, 2025 during the morning assembly.

We once again extend our congratulations to all the winners and participants and look forward to more such enriching events in the future.

Stroking it Right:
Winning the Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Examination

Pune, Maharashtra | 26th September, 2024 and 17th January, 2025

On 26th September, 2024, the Govt. of Maharashtra organised an Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Examination. Students from all over Maharashtra participated in the event. The results were announced in January 2024. From S.B. Patil Public School, a total of 104 students took part in the event with 74 for the Elementary Exam and 30 for the Intermediate Exam.

On 17th January, students received winning certificates with over 68% of participants receiving an “A” grade, 23% received “B” grade and 8% received “C” grade.

Our special thanks goes to principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni. We also thank our art teachers, Ms. Kranti Kulkarni and Mr. Yogesh Deole for their mentorship and guidance.

 

 

 

Winning the First Prize at the Nrutyamalhar State level Dance Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 15th January, 2025

We congratulate our dance team comprising of students of Grades V to VII who won the first prize at the Nrutyamalhar State level Dance Competition held on 15th January, 2025.

We heartily applaud every one of them. We also congratulate the dance instructors, Mr. Ajay Chawariya and Ms. Varsha Kulkarni for their devout mentorship.

 

 

 

The SBPPS Choir Groups Rocks the Stage

Pune, Maharashtra | 14th January, 2025

On 14th January, 2025, the students of S.B. Patil Public School participated in the Inters-chool Patriotic Group Singing Competition organised by the PCMC. Through their performances they won the audience's and judges' hearts and applause.

We are elated to announce that both the Grades I and II Boys Group, the Grades VIII and IX Boys Group, and the Grades VIII and IX Girls Group all received the first prize.

 

 

We congratulate all of them. We are really proud of you all choir group students.

We also congratulate our music teachers: Ms. Sulochana Pawar, Mr. Aadinath Dhumale, and Ms. Maithili for mentoring our students so well.

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating National Youth Day with a Quiz Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 13th January, 2025

National Youth Day, celebrated on 12th January every year, marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the most influential spiritual leaders and social reformers in India. Swami Vivekananda’s teachings continue to be a source of inspiration for young minds across the world, urging them to embrace values such as self-discipline, compassion, and a sense of purpose.

To commemorate National Youth Day, S.B. Patil Public School organised a quiz competition to engage young minds in a fun and informative way, while also honoring the ideals that Swami Vivekananda stood for. This competition tested the participants’ knowledge of history, culture, and the life of Swami Vivekananda whilst also challenging their awareness of key issues and opportunities facing the youth today.

The primary objective of this quiz competition is to celebrate the essence of youthfulness and inspire a deeper understanding of the values promoted by Swami Vivekananda.

CCA Incharge, Ms. Durga Bhavani and her team took the competition for Grade IX students in school auditorium on 13th January, 2025. There were four rounds. Ms. Amrapali Nikalje did anchoring; and Ms. Sayalee Desmukh wrote the score board.

Students answered with enthusiasm with the Blue House being declared the winners with 20 points total.

The quiz competition on National Youth Day aimed to ignite curiosity, foster learning, and inspire young people to actively contribute to the betterment of society, just as Swami Vivekananda envisioned. By participating in this event, youth learned to honour the legacy of one of India’s greatest philosophers and also set themselves on a path of self-discovery and growth in alignment with the ideals of integrity, determination, and service to humanity.

 

 

Standing Tall at the National-level Abacus Examination:
Srinithi Achieves a Remarkable 5th Rank

Bangalore, Karnataka | 12th January, 2025

We are thrilled to share that Srinithi Gaikwad, a talented Grade II student from our school, has made us all proud by securing the 5th rank in the prestigious 20th National-level Abacus Examination, held on 12th January, 2025. The event was held in Bangalore.

This year, over 3,000 students from across India participated in this highly competitive event, and Srinithi stood out for her exceptional performance. Her dedication and hard work truly paid off. We congratulate Srinithi for her remarkable achievement!

 

 

Winning the Sanskar Pratishthan Bhavya Sanskar Jatra Dance Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 9th January, 2025

The Bhavya Sanskar Jatra Dance Competition was another event organised by the Sanskar Pratishthan Maharashtra State (PCMC) on 9th January, 2025. We are elated to announce that Unnati Chavan of Grade III won the third prize in the solo dance competition.

Winning the Sanskar Pratishthan Patriotic Group Singing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 9th January, 2025

A Patriotic Group Singing Competition was organised by the Sanskar Pratishthan Maharashtra State (PCMC) on 9th January, 2025. We are pleased to announce that the 15 students who participated in the event from Grades I and II won the first prize; and the 14 students from Grades VIII and IX also won the first prize.

We heartily congratulate every one of them for these splendid wins. We congratulate our music faculty: Ms. Sulochana Pawar, Ms. Maithili and Mr. Aadinath Dhumale for mentoring our students so well.

Our gratitude also goes to the leadership team: our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni for promoting the holistic growth of our students in all arenas.

A Showcase of Young Talent:
Winning at Interschool State Level Drawing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 8th January, 2025

On 8th January, 2025, the Sanskar Pratishthan, Maharashtra State (PCMC) hosted an Interschool State Level Drawing Competition. This event brought together budding artists from various schools, providing a platform for creativity and expression.

From S.B. Patil Public School fifteen students of Grades III to V participated enthusiastically in this inspiring competition, showcasing their artistic skills and imagination through colourful drawings. The event was a celebration of talent, with students eager to present their best works to be judged by a panel of art experts.

We are pleased to announce that, Shardul Kutal, a talented student from Grade III, stood out and earned a consolation prize for his exceptional creativity and effort. His achievement not only reflects his artistic abilities but also serves as an inspiration for his peers, encouraging them to explore their artistic potential.

We also congratulate his mentor teachers: Mr. Kuldeep Ghadage and Ms. Rohini Kanake.

Securing the National Rank 1:
At the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge

Pune, Maharashtra | 15th November to 7th December, and 27th December, 2024

We are delighted to share the success and highlights of the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge for the academic year 2024-25

Bebras is an international initiative designed to promote Informatics (Computer Science) and computational thinking among students of all ages. Organised in over 60 countries, the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge aims to engage students worldwide and get them excited about computing. The challenge is an excellent opportunity to learn about computational thinking and problem-solving skills

The Bebras challenges consist of short problems known as Bebras tasks. These tasks are fun, engaging, and based on problems that Computer Scientists enjoy solving. They require logical thinking and can be solved without prior knowledge of computational thinking. The goal is to solve as many tasks as possible within the given time-frame.

Bebras India has been organising the Bebras International Computational Challenge since 2018, with over 500,000 students participating. The 2024 Bebras India Challenge took place from 15th November to 7th December, 2024 for age groups 8-18 years in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

We are proud to share that four of our students secured the National Rank 1. All the students from Grade III to X were registered and participated for the event. Result of achievers are as follows:

India Bebras Challenge (A.Y. 2024-25) Result

Group	Student Name	Standard	Division	Achievement	Score Out of 165
Brahmagupta (English)	Purvi Gaikwad	VI	F	National Rank #01	165
	Swarali Javalekar				165
	Aradhya Koganur				165
Mahavira (English)	Naman Jain	IX	B		165
Aryabhata (English)	Spandan Gupta	IV	G	First Runner-Up in School	133
	Dhriti Gupta	IV	F	Second Runner-Up in School	111
	Anvi Panhalkar	III	E	First in School	137
Bhaskara (English)	Aryan Chaudhari	VIII	B	First in School	149
	Kavish Doshi	VIII	B	First in School	149
	Shaurya Handibag	VIII	B	First in School	149
	Shriya Pandal	VII	G	First in School	149
Mahavira (English)	Sharvari Bhondve	IX	A	First Runner-Up in School	149
	Sudarshan Jadhav	X	G	First Runner-Up in School	149

This remarkable achievement came from a pool of over 1,75,000 participants, and we are thrilled that our students have secured the top spot!

This accomplishment would not have been possible without the guidance, encouragement, and support of our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda, and HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni. A special thank you goes to all the section coordinators for their continued support.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to all the computer teachers who worked diligently to conduct the event successfully. Their efforts have made this achievement a reality, and we are immensely proud of our students' exceptional performance. Thank you to everyone involved for your continuous support and dedication. Let us continue to strive for excellence in all our future endeavours.

Winning the Cyber Genius Competition:

Pune, Maharashtra | 14th to 19th November and 24th December, 2024

Students of Grades III to V participated in online Cyber Genius Competition. The event was organised from 14th to 19th November, 2024 by Dr. Kalmadi Shamrao Primary School in association with Myelin.

Cyber Genius Inter-school IT Competition is a popular competition set for all Grades I to IV students across India that encourages students test their computer skills. The competition was an online competition in which students participated individually. Students from several schools took part in the event, making it a diverse and competitive platform for young coders.

With the results announced on 24th December, 2024, we congratulate Harsh Patil of Grade I for winning the first prize, Durvish Jawale of Grade IV for winning the second prize, and Samanyu Chaudhari of Grade II for winning the third prize.

The Cyber Genius Inter-school IT Competition was aimed to inspire and enhance IT skills among students. It ensured a fair, transparent, and high-quality contesting experience. The remarkable performance of Harsh Patil, Durvish Jawale and Samanyu Chaudhari from S.B. Patil Public School underscored the quality and enthusiasm of the participants.

We once again extend our congratulations to all the winners and participants and look forward to more such enriching events in the future.

Winning the District Level Computer Intelligence Exam

Pune, Maharashtra | January 2025

We congratulate all the students who actively participated in the District level Computer Intelligence Exam organised by Computer Department, Jnana Prabodhini Nigdi Kendra.

The names of the rank holders are as follows:

1. Anvi Panhalkar (Grade III)

2. Shraddha Dagade(Grade VI)

3. Aayushi Marathe (Grade IX)

4. Riddhi Mishra (Grade IX)

5. Aabha Kulkarni (Grade X)

6. Bhairavi Sarode (Grade X)

On 16th December, 2024, the team arrived at S.B. Patil Public School’s premises during the morning assembly timings and felicitate the rank holders.

Standing First at the National-level Abacus Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 22nd December, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Aadiraj Basavar of Grade II achieved an outstanding milestone by securing the first rank in the recent National-level Abacus Competition, which took place on 22nd December, 2024, in Pune. This prestigious event was hosted at the Dhyanpabhodini School in Nigdi, showcasing the remarkable talents of young mathematicians from across the nation.

Aadiraj’s exceptional skills in mental arithmetic not only highlight his dedication and hard work but also set a shining example for peers and aspiring competitors. His achievement brings immense pride to his family, school, and community, further inspiring others to pursue excellence in their academic endeavours.

 

 

The Grades III to V Creative Writing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 16th December, 2024

A creative writing competition was organised for the students of Grades III-V on 16th December, 2024

The objective was to develop essential skills of imagination, expression, and communication whilst preparing them for further studies and careers in the fields of writing, publishing, and related areas.

 

 

Students wrote on the following topics:

S. No	Grade	Topics	Word Limit
1.	Grade III	1) If I had a magic wand 2) The best day I every had 3) If I could touch the rainbow.	80–100 words
2.	Grade IV	1) If animals could talk like us 2) If I were a teacher for a day 3) My plans for summer vacation	100–150 words
3.	Grade V	1) A world without rules. 2) My best day ever. 3) A new friend from another planet.	100–150 words

The rubrics for the judging criteria were ideas, organisation, word choice, sentence structure and grammar usage. Students enjoyed competition and vividly expressed their thoughts.

From Detecting Health Issues to Preventing Floods:
At the Regional Level Science Exhibition 2024

Pune, Maharashtra | 16th and 17th November, 2024

Participation in science exhibitions is an opportunity to explore real-world challenges, learn more about science and technology, and apply scientific ideas to solve them. From S.B. Patil Public School, two teams participated along with one mentor teacher in Regional Level Science Exhibition 2024 in Amanora School, Hadapsar on 16th and 17th November, 2024.

Rudraunsh Gumaste of VIII-C and Paritosh Nikam of VIII-A were part of Team 1 and, Arnav Phulari of IX-F and Shireesha Kharamkar of IX-G were part of Team 2. Both teams were under the mentorship of Ms. Varsha Deshmukh.

The theme of this year was, “Science and Technology for Sustain able Future”; with the sub-theme for Team 1 being, “Health and Hygiene”. The name of their exhibit was “Traffmbrella” wherein students exhibited their model on traffic police personnel’s health problems. They designed the model to monitor and check the complete health of police personnel. They even developed a website and cooling jacket by using IOT. Their model was shortlisted amongst the best three models.

The sub-theme for Team 2 was “Disaster Management”. The name of their exhibit was “From Floods to Flow: Innovative Waterlogging Solutions”. Students exhibited their model that showcased the Water logging problem during rainy seasons. They found the solutions to avoid water logging in urban areas, and prevent flooding on roads as well as on river bridges. They developed a website to send the data of the road and bridge situation by using IOT. Their model is shortlisted amongst the best five models.

A Historic Victory:
Winning the India Quiz – My India, My Pride 2024

Pune, Maharashtra | 3rd and 4th February, and 14th November, 2024

The India Quiz – My India, My Pride is an attempt to make the young minds curious, to nudge the exploration, to learn, to know, to feel proud of our achievements

Questions span topics from the ancient Vedic Age to that of the kings and dynasties, our art, music, food, traditions, festivals, folklores, to the eminent personalities and their accolades, to the glorious freedom movement, to the modern inventions, about our forests and diverse geography, etc. There is a lot to learn about our country.

And so, the quiz aims to celebrate India, our rich culture, our traditions, the geographical diversity, archaeological marvels, art, literature, and treasure trove of knowledge.

Young learners of Grade III to IX got an opportunity to showcase their talent at the national level and compete with school students from across India. We celebrate the marvels of India and bring the knowledge nuggets to our young learners, in the form of a quiz.

The online national level quiz was conducted during the month of February 2024 in two segments:
1. Grade III to V on 3rd February, 2023 (30 MCQs)
2. Grade VI to IX on 4th February, 2023 (50 MCQs)

On the occasion of Children’s Day, on 14th November, 2024, the results were announced during the Children’s Day special assembly at our school. We are proud to inform you that two of our students shone remarkably getting placed amongst the top 50 champs on the national level.
1. Anay Singh of Grade III scored 98% marks, completing the contest in a historic 20 minutes.
2. Rihansh Gire of Grade IV scored 96% marks, completing the contest in 38 minutes.

The host organisation, Twinning Owl, also presented Certificates of Appreciation to our Principal Dr. Bindu Saini, coordinator faculty, Ms. Swaleha Mujawar, and to the school for providing an encouraging and conducive learning environment.

We heartily congratulate Anay Singh and Rihansh Gire for performing so exceptionally. We also lend our wishes to Dr. Saini, Ms. Mujawar and the whole S.B. Patil Public School family for their dedication in nurturing a learning environment that inspires and encourages excellence.

We thank our Board of Trustees: Mr. Dnyaneshwar Landge, Chairman; Ms. Padma M. Bhonsle, Vice-chairperson; Mr. V.S. Kalbhor, Secretary; Mr. Shantaram Garade, Treasurer; Mr. Harshwardhan Patil, Trustee; and Dr. Girish Desai, Executive Director for their constant support, encouragement and guidance.

Winning the Udaan 2.0 Dance Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 20th October, 2024

We are delighted to announce that our school won the first prize at the Udaan 2.0 State Level Dance Competition. The competition was held on 20th October, 2024, at PCMC, Pune. To add to this glory, S.B. Patil Public School was laurelled with further wins which are stated as follows:

1. Grades VII to IX Classical Category: 1st Prize
2. Grades IX and X Western Category: 2nd Prize
3. Grades V and VI Western Category: 1st Prize
4. Grades VII and VIII Western Category: 3rd Prize
5. We are elated to announce that our school even won the Best School Title Winner Award

Mr. Ajay Chawariya also won the Best Choreographer Award. Our heartiest congrats to the team, and the dance instructor, Mr. Ajay Chawariya for these magnificent wins. To add to this glory, our school won the overall award as well. We congratulate Mr. Chawariya and the school’s dance team for bringing these laurels to our school.

 

 

Winning the CMIS Inter-school Ekatvam 2024 Monsoon Drawing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 22nd August and 19th October, 2024

An inter-school monsoon drawing competition hosted by C.M. International School was conducted at S.B. Patil Public School’s campus from 18th to 23rd July, 2024. A total of 313 students participated in the competition. The young budding artists created artwork related to nature.

We are proud to announce that Ankoor Haral of Grade IX secured 1st position. Aditi Naik of Grade X, Aagya Naik of Grade VIII, and Shardul Kutal of Grade III all received consolation prizes in the event.

Whilst the results were announced in August, the certificates and awards were received via courier in October. And so, in closing, we congratulate all of them for performing so well, and wish them the very best as they colour their way to success.

The Torrins’ Battle of the Bands Competition, Round 1

Pune, Maharashtra | 19th October, 2024

On 19th October, 2024, students from our school, who are part of the Torrins’ Band partook in the inter-school competition, Battle of the Bands. The event was held at Euro School, Wakad and was organised by Torrins.

All schools which Torrins is a part of participated in the competition amounting to 20 teams from across Pune.

The students had been practicing for weeks, and their hard work paid off as they rocked the stage and won the 2nd runner-up position. We congratulate all the band members, and give our heartiest thanks to the Torrins’ team for mentoring them so well.

The next round of Battle of the Bands will be held in November, with the finals in December.

चिन्मय मिशन पी.सी.एम.सी द्वारा श्रीमद् भगवत् गीता स्पर्धा द्वितीय चक्र संपन्न

पुणे, महाराष्ट्र | १३ अक्टूबर २०२४

रविवार, दिनांक 13.10.2024 को ज्ञान प्रबोधिनी विद्यालय में चिन्मय मिशन द्वारा आयोजित श्रीमद् भगवत् गीता का द्वितीय चक्र संपन्न हुआ। इस स्पर्धा में संपूर्ण पिंपरी चिंचवड के विद्यालयों से लगभग 4,500 से अधिक छात्रों ने गीता पठन किया,जिसमें से लगभग 400 विद्यार्थियों ने द्वितीय चक्र में प्रवेश किया।

एस.बी.पाटील विद्यालय के लगभग 150 छात्र छात्राएं इस स्पर्धा में प्रविष्ट हुए। यह स्पर्धा छह समूह (ग्रुप) में आयोजित की गई थी। जिसमें समूह A - Nursery to Senior KG , समूह B - कक्षा प्रथम एवं द्वितीय ,समूह C-कक्षा तृतीय एवं चतुर्थ, समूह D -पंचम एवं षष्टम् , समूह E - सप्तम से नवम् तथा समूह F - दशम तु द्वादशम् तक संपन्न हुई। इस स्पर्धा का प्रथम चक्र शाला में संपन्न हुआ,जिसमें से लगभग 32 विद्यार्थियों ने द्वितीय चक्र में प्रवेश प्राप्त किया।

द्वितीय चक्र में लगभग 400 विद्यार्थियों में से हमारी शाला के समूह A से ओजस काळे (Junior KG) सांत्वना पुरस्कार समूह B से राघव इनामदार (l-E) ने प्रथम तथा शिवांश वहदडी (l-E) ने द्वितीय स्थान प्राप्त किया। ग्रुप C में शतानंद गणोरकर (IV-B) ने प्रथम स्थान तथा अवनी गुजराथी (IV-A) ने द्वितीय स्थान तथा अनिरुद्ध पाटील (IV-C) एवं स्पृहा कुलकर्णी ने तृतीय स्थान प्राप्त कर शाला को गौरवान्वित किया l पुरस्कार वितरण के समय शाला की शिक्षिका दीपिका काण्णव एवं वर्षा कुलकर्णी उपस्थित थे।

छात्रों की गौरवमयी सफलता हेतु शाला की प्राचार्य डॉ. श्रीमती बिंदु सैनी मॉम ने शुभकामना देते हुए उनके उज्ज्वल भविष्य की कामना की। शाला की उपप्राचार्या श्रीमती पद्मावती बंडा, मुख्याध्यापिका श्रीमती शुभांगी कुलकर्णी मॉम ने बधाई देते हुए छात्राओं को अभिवादन किया।

गीता स्पर्धा हेतु हमारे विद्यालय के संस्कृत शिक्षक श्री गोमटेश लंगरे एवं स्वप्निल लंबू का विशेष मार्गदर्शन छात्रों को प्राप्त हुआ।

We are also pleased to announce that Raghav Inamdar of Grade I and Shatanand Ganorkar of Grade IV have been selected to participate at the state level. We wish them the very best for the future rounds.

At the PICT Model School Strokes and Splashes Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 5th October, 2024

The PICT Model School hosted an exciting inter-school drawing competition, Strokes and Splashes on 5th October, 2024. The event brought together talented young artists schools across Pune.

Under the mentorship of the art teachers; and escorted to the event by Ms. Suchita Phulari, nine of our students too partook in the event.

We are proud to announce that Rahil Chaudhari and Rajvi Katkar, both students of Grade II secured the 1st position and received 1st position certificates. The whole team of the nine participants were awarded a meritorious trophy for their overall outstanding performance in their respective age-wise categories.

The Chinmaya Mission Geeta Chanting Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 13th September, 2024

On 13th September, 2024, the Chinmaya Mission organised its annual Geeta Chanting Competition. Students from pre-primary to Grade XII participated fervently in the first round of the competition. Held in the school’s multipurpose hall, the students passionately recited Sanskit sholkas.

Sanskrit shlokas are a way to develop oneself spiritually and even connect with the Almighty. It is said that recitation of shlokas brings about calmness of mind, instills humility and broadens one’s thoughts.

All those selected during the first round will participate in the second round which will be held in October 2024.

The Grade I to V Inter-house Group Singing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 13th September, 2024

To provide a structured platform for young talents to showcase their skills of singing and to motivate perform in front of an audience, an inter-house group singing competition was organised for the students of Grades I to V. Students participated house-wise in the competition.

The esteemed judges for the competition were Ms. Manisha Nitin Deshpande and Ms. Asmita Dipak Lagad. Students sang patriotic songs whilst the Student Council members of Grades IV and V did the anchoring part.

From Grades I and II, the Yellow House was declared the winner, and the Blue House the runner-ups. From Grades III to V, the Red House was declared the winners and the Green House the runner-ups.

We thank Ms. Palak Khatri and Ms, Akshata Adhav for guiding the students. We also thank the school’s music team: Ms. Sulochana Pawar, Ms. Maithili and Mr. Adinath for helping to organise and oversee the event.

Topping the MS Paint Cyber Champ Competition

Pune, Maharashtra |10th and 31st August, 2024

We are pleased to inform you all that Adwita Patil of Grade IV-E won the top position in the MS Paint category in the Cyber Champ competition organised by City Pride School on 22nd August, 2024. The award ceremony was held on 31st August, 2024. We give our heartiest congratulations to Adwita for this spectacular win.

Our gratitude goes to our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini ma’am for for providing us with the resources and opportunities to succeed; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and section coordinator, Ms. Archana Prabhune for their guidance; and Ms. Sayalee Toshniwal, Ms. Swapnali and Ms. Priyanka Chaudhari for mentoring the students,

Scoring Second on the Abacus

Pune, Maharashtra | 1st September, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Srinithi Gaikwad of II-C has achieved an outstanding feat in the State Level Abacus Competition held on 1st September, 2024. Competing against over 3,000 talented participants, Srinithi showcased her remarkable skills and determination, securing the second prize in this prestigious event.

Srinithi’s accomplishment is a testament to her commitment and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of her. Let us all celebrate this amazing achievement and continue to support our young talents. Well done, Srinithi!

Arising to a Crescendo::
At the Music Event for Budding Bands

Pune, Maharashtra | 31st August, 2024

On 31st August 2024, Arise International School organised their music event, Crescendo, Session 1 at its campus.

The event was not a competition but a stage to give school bands a platform for them to perform in front of an audience. Led by the Torrin’s Music Team, our school band performed at the event.

We congratulate Eesha Dudhal and Rishal Patil of VIII-A; Gargee Bhokre of VIII-E; Swarom Barhate of IX-D; Avni Bhalerao of IX-E; and Vedant Kedari and Jay More of IX-F. From the Torrin’s team, we thank Mr. Akash Lokhande and Mr. Dipak Ballal for mentoring our students so well.

We thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and the Torrin’s Music team for mentoring our students so well

A Saga of Heritage Success:
At the Puranava Quiz Fest

by Ms. Swaleha Mujawar | CBSE Activities Incharge
Pune, Maharashtra | 31st August, 2024

31st August, 2024 seemed to be totally a new episode in the legacy of success and glory S.B. Patil Public School. Another feather in the cap was added add as we won the runner-up position at the Puranava Heritage Quiz, organised by the Joy of Giving Foundation, Chennai.

Our school hosted the event wherein a total of 104 teams from nearly 13 schools from in and around Pune City participated. The organisers were spellbound at this whopping response as this was their first ever venture event in Pune.

Our students had been preparing for this event for nearly one-and-a-half-months. The event comprised of a preliminary paper-pencil test to select the six best teams that would contest in the final round.

From our school Anushree Katmore, Vaidehi Verma and Harshit Patil represented and contested in the final round of the quiz. The round comprised of six different categories quizzing from subjects such as history, mythology, coinage, ancient literature to sports, education, Artificial Intelligence, astronomy and the like.

The winners were awarded certificates, trophes and gift hampers at the hands of Dr. Rohini Patil, Executive Director, Dr. D Y Patil Public School, Pune. Dr. Patil appreciated the efforts taken by all participants and the excellent performances of the winning teams.

We wish to extend heartfelt thanks to our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini for mentoring us in the hosting of this grand event. We thank our vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; and our CBSE Activities Incharge, Ms. Swaleha Mujawar for preparing our students and constantly encouraging them for gearing up for this quiz event.

We also owe our gratitude to social science teachers Ms. Pravina More and Ms. Anjali Gugale for guiding the students in the preparations of the quiz; our Administrative Manager, Mr. Manish Dhekale; and his team for the excellent arrangements of the venue and the entire execution of the event.

On A Musical Journey:
Winning the ABSS and ALCO Awards

Pune, Maharashtra; and Pattaya, Thailand | 18th to 22nd August 2024

We are proud to announce that Arush Nischal of VIII-F, a young keyboard player and enthusiast, won the first prize in the ABSS competition and the silver medal at the ALCO Music Competition in the International Thai Gala. The event was held in Pattaya, Thailand from the 18th to the 22nd of August, 2024. Here is his testimony of the road he took to win these spectacular awards.

“Everyone in this world has different passions. For me, it’s music. But it wasn’t always my passion - it’s as if music chose me.

In 2021, just after the lockdown ended, I joined SAZ Music Classes, mainly because my parents wanted me to learn something new. Initially, I wasn’t eager to learn the keyboard, but in May 2021, I began my lessons. To my surprise, I quickly became captivated by playing the keys.

My first opportunity to perform came in May 2022, when I participated in a national competition organized by ALCO, where I earned third place. I also took part in another national competition organized by ABSS that same year. Additionally, I had the incredible experience of performing internationally in Dubai, UAE, where I received a bronze medal.

In 2023, I once again competed in the ALCO national competition, where I secured third place. Although I was disappointed with the result, thinking that it was my 2nd year, I didn’t let it discourage me. I persevered.

In 2024, I participated once more in the ABSS and ALCO competitions. This time, I finally achieved a significant milestone — I won first prize in the ABSS competition. This victory led to my selection to perform in Thailand, at an event organized by ALCO, where I proudly earned a second-place medal.

All these competitions were highly challenging, with participants from all over the nation. Despite the difficulties, my passion for music and determination kept me moving forward.”

We heartily congratulate Aarush on these wins as he plays the notes to success in his passion for music.

The Grades III to V Poster Making and Slogan Writing Competitions

Pune, Maharashtra | 20th August, 2024

To encourage students to research and present information on a topic of their choice, to motivate them to learn and allow them to express themselves through visual aids, on 20th August, 2024, a poster making competition was held for the students of Grade III, and a slogan writing competition was organised for the students of Grades IV and V.

The topics for the poster making competition were: Ganesh Festival. Harmful Effects of Plastic, Cleanliness Drive in School and Books Are Our Best Friends. For the slogan writing competition, Cleanliness, Say No to Plastic, Smile Every Day and Team Work is Dream Work were the topics

Both activities help in enhancing one’s creative skills, and challenges one to distil complex ideas into a few powerful words thus improving their communication skills as well. Students brought required materials from home and partook in the competitions during regular school hours.

Whilst the results are yet to be announced, we thank the CCA incharge, Ms. Sujata Bhoite for organising the event. We also thank all the class teachers for overseeing the competitions.

The Lokmat School Campus Club Inter-school Patriotic Song Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 14th August, 2024

The Lokmat School Campus Club inter-school patriotic song competition at PCMC was organised by daily newspaper, Lokmat on 14th August, 2024. 16 schools from the PCMC area were participated in the competition. S.B. Patil Public School received the consolation prize.

We congratulate all the participants who were students from Grades VI to IX: Payodhi Pansare, Sanvi Mahalley, Hardik Joshi, Avan Rathod, Vansh Kshirsagar, Gauravi Mauka, Nushant Chaudhary, Avani Bhalerao, Swarom Barhate and Rishal Patilp. We also congratulate our school’s music team: Ms. Sulochana Pawar and Mr. Aadinath Dhumale.

The Strawberry Fields High School Virtual Hackathon

Pune, Maharashtra | 9th to 11th August, 2024

A virtual hackathon, “Code Hack” was conducted from 9th to 11th August, 2024 at Strawberry Fields High School for the middle and high school students. The event was an engaging and intellectually stimulating event designed to challenge and showcase the coding skills of students from various schools. The competition spanned three days and featured both individual and group events, aimed at fostering a love for technology and problem-solving among middle and high school students.

The competition was divided into individual side events and group events to cater to different skill sets and preferences. Students from several schools took part in the event, making it a diverse and competitive platform for young coders.

Five teams from S.B. Patil Public School partook in the event. The teams participated actively across various events, demonstrating their skills and enthusiasm.

We are proud to announce that Romeesa Sayyad of X-G won the first prize in the Tech Adventure side event. She was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2,500. Romeesa showcased exceptional skills and creativity in the Tech-Adventure side event, thus earning the first prize.

The Code Hack Competition was a resounding success, providing a valuable platform for students to demonstrate their coding capabilities and engage in creative problem-solving. The event not only highlighted individual talents but also encouraged collaborative efforts through its group events.

The remarkable performance of Romeesa Sayyad and the active participation of the teams from S.B. Patil Public School underscored the quality and enthusiasm of the participants.

We extend our congratulations to all the winners and participants and look forward to more such enriching events in the future. We thank our IT faculty, Ms. Richa Arora and Ms. Anusaya Swami for mentoring the students so well.

Set the Stage for Dancing to Social Themes:
The Danceathon Inter-school Group Dance Competition, Season 2

Pune, Maharashtra | 3rd August, 2024

With last year’s show a grand success, on 3rd August, 2024, S.B. Patil Public School hosted the Danceathon Inter-school Group Dance Competition, Season 2. The event saw 17 schools from all over Pune participate in 28 performances. Students were accompanied by their respective dance teachers. With all assembling and seated in the auditorium, the programme commenced at 09:30 am. The event was compered by pre-primary teachers, Ms. Supreya Nitin and Ms. Athira Nair 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; section coordinator, Ms. Darshana Kamat; and the judges. Judging the competition this year were: Mr. Haneysh Shah, Mr. Amol Kalunke and Ms. Akshaya Bayas – all choreographers from Aurangabad with years of dance experience, online and TV presence.

The event was divided into two segments: the first half for Grades VI to VIII; and the second for Grades IX to XII. Dances from all schools were beautifully performed using apt props and costumes. The dances were themed on Relationships: Friendships and Family, Any Sustainable Development Goal, Indo-western Dance, Legendary Figures, Any Social Message and Technological Boom. Each performance received spells of cheer and applause from the audience.

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

For Grades VI to VIII

S. No.	School	Prize
1.	City Pride School, Nigdi	1 st
2.	S.B. Patil Public School	2 nd
3.	Beacon High School	3 rd
4.	Holy Angels School	Consolation Prize
5.	MIS International School	Consolation Prize

For Grades IX to XII

S. No.	School	Prize
1.	MIS international School	1 st
2.	S.B. Patil Public School	2 nd
3.	Beacon High School	3 rd
4.	Buds International School	Consolation Prize
5.	The Academics School	Consolation Prize

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 and the administrative team.

Our immense gratitude goes out to Ms. Varsha Kulkarni and Mr. Ajay Chawaria who worked so tirelessly and devotedly to bring this show to a grand success. Our thanks also goes out to the judges: Mr. Shah, Mr. Kalunke and Ms. Bayas for so dedicatedly judging the competition. We also thank the VIOSA team for sponsoring the prizes.

We thank Ms. Supreya Nitin and Athira Nair for compering the show so wonderfully, and for the splendid Vote of Thanks; to our IT Team: Mr. Abhijeet Gaikwad and Mr. Aman Yadav; Ms. Kranti Kulkarni and Mr. Yogesh Deole for the posters, banners and decorations; Ms. Chetana Mali and Ms. Rupashree Hedalkar; Ms. Sulochana Pawar, Mr. Adinath Dhumale and the choir group for singing the Saraswati Vandana; Ms. Sanjana Sabu and the dance team for perfoming the welcome dance; and Ms. Deepika Kannao for the Saraswati and Natraja puja;

We also owe our gratitude to Snehal Kulkarni for maintaining the registration desk; Ms. Erekar Durga Bhavani for the prize arrangement; all the PE faculty for maintain discipline; and Mr. Gomtesh Langare, Mr. Kuldeep Ghadage and Dr. Rohit Sarkar, for aiding out in the recording of the show. We also thank all the other faculty and support staff

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.

By a Democratic Election:
The Investiture Ceremony 2024-25

Pune, Maharashtra | 31st July, 2024

On 31st July, 2024, S.B. Patil Public School, in a magnificent ceremony, held the Investiture Ceremony for the Annual Year 2024-25. The Investiture Ceremony is an Annual Event wherein students from Grades IV to XII 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: Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. The roles include those of the head boy and girl, vice head boy and girl, house captains and vice captains, and the in-charges of home affairs, sports and culture, environmental affairs, I&B, and other significant roles - 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 Wednesday, 31st July, 2024. CBSE Activities Incharge, Ms. Swaleha Mujawar compered, as she welcomed all Student Council Members and faculty present.

This was followed 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 commenced wherein one by one, the student elects were called on, tilaks were applied, and badges awarded at the hands of principal, vice-principal and house-teachers.

 

 

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. Mujawar 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.

 

 

The names and designations of the Student Council Members are as follows:

S.No	Portfolio	Student Name	Grade and Division
1.	Head Boy	Aditya Ganjare	X-A
2.	Vice Head Boy	Devesh Pawar	X-E
3.	Head Girl	Vidhi	X-C
4.	Vice Head Girl	Lakshita Meena	X-D
5.	Blue House Captain	Aayush Bhise	IX-D
6.	Green House Captain	Ashley Lanelle	IX-F
7.	Red House Captain	Aayush Vaidya	X-B
8.	Yellow House Captain	Raoo Goswami	IX-E
9.	Blue House Vice Captain	Maitree Patel	X-D
10.	Green House Vice Captain	Pinak Agale	IX-C
11.	Red House Vice Captain	Sejal Nikam	IX-C
12.	Yellow House Vice Captain	Vrinda Kumbhar	IX-F
13.	Home Affairs In charge	Vaideek Sonawane	VIII-A
14.	Home Affairs Co-In charge	Vidisha Thakur	VIII-D
15.	Sports and Cultural Activities Incharge	Devyani Kawale	IX-A
16.	Sports and Cultural Activities Co-incharge	Shivnath Patare	X-E
17.	Environment Awareness In charge	Romeesa Sayyad	X-G
18.	Environment Awareness Co-incharge	Pinanshu Agale	IX-B
19.	Information & Broadcasting Incharge	Aarna Zanje	IX-C
20.	Information & Broadcasting Co-incharge	Devashree Dhokane	VIII-F
21.	Health and Safety In charge	Mugdha Bhise	IX-G
22.	Health and Safety Co-incharge	Peehu Chawla	X-G
23.	IT and Cyber Security Incharge	Aabha Kulkarni	X-A
24.	IT and Cyber Security Co-incharge	Rudraunsh Bhondave	VIII-G

Following are the names of the Primary Section Student Council Members:

S.No	Portfolio	Student Name	Grade and Division
1.	Home Affairs Incharge	Vihaan Bawaskar	V-B
2.	Home Affairs Co- incharges	Prateek Singh	V-E
		Darshil Shinde	IV-H
3.	Cultural Activities Incharge	Kavyan Gomashe	V-B
4.	Cultural Activities Incharges	Uditi Chawda	V-A
		Mugdha More	IV-D
5.	Green Environment Incharge	Jayveersinh S Jadeja	V-A
6.	Green Environment Co-incharges	Kshitij Ghumatkar	V-B
		Adwita Patil	IV-E
7.	Health and Wellbeing Incharge	Anvi Vaidya	V-A
8.	Health and Wellbeing Co-incharges	Anvika Ganjare	V-D
		Aniruddha Patil	IV-C
9.	Discipline Incharge	Sanvi Gaikwad	V-E
10.	Discipline Co-incharges	Anvita Bhoskar	V-A
		Vihan Takale	IV-G

The Grade III Inter-house GK Quiz Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 31st July, 2024

A Grade III Inter-house GK Quiz final competition was organised on 31st July, 2024. The semi-finals were conducted in the class itself. One student was selected per class per house.

The objective of the quiz was to test the general knowledge of students and broaden their understanding of everyday things around them. The quiz also helped enhance their critical thinking skills, and encourage curiosity. It helps in the holistic development of children by building self-confidence, improving communication skills and decision-making.

The Yellow House won the final round with the Green House being the runner up. The student’s names are as follows: Divija Takale, Shripad Survase, Anika Deore, Mrunmay Gambhire, Shreeansh Potdar, Mayank Thakare and Shruti Kure.

We congratulate all the winners. We also thank our principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal; Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; section coordinator, Ms. Archana Prabhune; the respective class teachers; and CCA incharge, Ms. Sujata Bhoite for organising the event.

 

The Grade IV Inter-house Elocution Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 24th July 2024

An inter-house English Elocution Competition was held on Wednesday 24th July, 2024 for students of Grade IV. The aim was to promote English Language speaking skills at the preparatory stage. Participants were expected to show their confidence, expression and talent.

The competition was open for all the students of Grade IV, with participants representing their respective houses. The screening was done in the classroom itself with the two best entries from each section selected for the final round.

Participants chose one topic from the following: “My Favourite Outdoor Activity”, “My Imaginary Friend” and “If I Had One Superpower”. Students were judged based on content, articulation (pronunciation, fluency, accuracy, intonation), dictation (usage of vocabulary), presentation and timing.

We are proud to announce that Nityasha Dutta of the Red House; Pavaki Singh, Avani Gujarati and Manas Bharambe all of the Green House; and Arnav Babar of the Yellow House all won prizes.

Under the Rainbow, Event 1:
The SVIS Inter-school Monsoon Drawing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 20th July 2024

Students from S.B. Patil Public School participated in the Inter-school Monsoon Drawing Competition hosted by Sadhu Vaswani International School. A total of 15 students from Grades V to X participated in the competition held on 20th June, 2024.

We are proud to announce that Shlok Kadue of Grade VI and Atharva Mali of Grade VIII received consolation prizes. They were accompanied by art teacher, Mr. Yogesh Deole.

Under the Rainbow, Event 2:
The CMIS Inter-school Ekatvam 2024 Monsoon Drawing Competition

An inter-school monsoon drawing competition hosted by C.M. International School was conducted at S.B. Patil Public School’s campus from 18th to 23rd July, 2024.

A total of 313 students participated in the competition. The young budding artists created artwork related to nature,

To Better Critical Thinking and Persuasion of Thoughts:
The Grade V Debate Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 15th and 23rd July 2024

So as to generate effective critical thinking on subject matter, and to enhance students’ ability to express their communication and persuasion of thoughts and arguments, a debate competition for the students of Grade V was held.

Students were selected house-wise for the competition: one from each grade with a total seven students. The semi-finals were conducted on 15th July, 2024 with the topics as “Internet is Boon” and “Healthy Food vs. Tasty Food”.

Students from the Blue and Green Houses were selected for the final round which was held on the 23rd of July. The topic was “Books are Important”. Students prepared well as they brought their information on charts, pictures and papers. They presented their viewpoints with confidence. Students from the Green House were declared the winners.

We thank our CCA incharge Ms. Sujata Bhoite for organising the event. We also thank Ms. Snehal Shinde and Ms. Leena Varghese who were judges for the competition with Ms. Jasmina Kamdar as the anchor.

In Black, White and Colour:
The Grades I and II Inter-house Drawing Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 25th June, 2024

An inter-house drawing competition was organised on Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 during regular school hours. The event was organised to help budding artists showcase their skills and experience diverse forms of learning. It further helped bring out their most creative ideas onto paper, and further helped to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and precision by using their hands and fingers to create intricate lines, shapes, and patterns on paper.

Students of Grade I drew from the following topics:

1. My Family
2. My Dream House
3. A Puppy with a Ball
4. Save Water
5. My Favourite Cartoon

Students of Grade II drew from the following topics:

1. Under Water Adventure/ Scenery
2. A Day at the Beach
3. My Dream House
4. My Superhero
5. A Funny Monster

As the results are awaited to be announced, we co ngratulate all the participants who drew and coloured so enthusiastically. We thank the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; Grades I and II section coordinator, Ms. Nayna Taru; CCA in charge, Ms. Sujata Bhoite; and all the class teachers for organising is event to help students express themselves most creatively.

To Our Everyday Superheroes
Winning the Lokmat Campus Club Father’s Day Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 16th and 17th June, 2024

Lokmat Campus Club organised a Father's Day Competition on 16 th and 17 th June, 2024. The event, “My Dad, My Superhero” asked students to send a photo of themselves along with their father with a creative caption. Students from various schools across the city of Pune participated.

From S.B. Patil Public School, Aaradhya Bahirat won the first prize; Samartha Dali won the fourth; Paridhi Nawal won the sixth; and Shreya Thakare and Avani Gujarathi won the 8 th and 9 th prize respectively.

Following are few of the captions by our students:

"Forever my guide, always in my heart. My Hero, My Papa. Grateful for your love and wisdom. Happy Father's Day! #GratefulChild.” - Samartha Dali

"Happy Father's Day to the man who always knows how to make me smile. Your love and dedication inspire me every day. Happy Father's Day! I'm proud to be your child.” - Avani Gujarathi

“बह चल कही, उड़ चल कही, दिल खुश जहां , तेरी तो मंजिल है वही” -परिधि नवाल

We congratulate all the winners of the event, and wish them all the very best for the future.

 

 

 

From Marvel to Geopolitical:
At the Echo-Echoes Debate A-Thon

Pune, Maharashtra | 8th and 9th June, 2024

Student-led organisation, Eco Echoes organised a debate-a-thon on the 8th and 9th of June, 2024. The event was held at Dr. D.Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Tathawade, Pune on 8th and 9th June, 2024

We, Romeesa Sayyad of X-G; and Lakshita Meena and X-D, students of S.B Patil Public School participated as a pair. The topics were ‘Marvel’, ‘Geopolitical’, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘General’. We both partook under the ‘General’ topic

This debate was an act of charity. It also proved to be very informative, exciting and an engaging experience for us. We are planning to participate in the upcoming activities of Echo-Echoes.

Striking the Right Chords:
Winning the ABSS Instrumental National Competition

Pune, Maharashtra | 1st June, 2024

We congratulate Aarush Nichal of VIII-F who won the first prize in the instrumental keyboard category in the national level competition at Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrutik Sangh (ABSS) and was selected for participating in the international level competition which will be held soon.

We wish this young melophile and instrumentalist the very best as he ventures to partake in the international arena

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Flying Colours:
The CBSE Grade X Board Examination (2023-24) Results Declared

Pune, Maharashtra | 13th May, 2023

With immense elation, S.B. Patil Public School is proud to announce the results of our students in the CBSE Grade X Board Examination (2023-24).

From Left to Right: Anirudha Gupta, Dhawala Patil, Manas Sanap. Aditya Thombare, Adwita Kurle, Harshvardhan Nimankar and Shivam Phulpagare.

For Grade X: Anirudha Gupta received 98.60%; Dhawala Patil achieved 98.00%; Manas Sanap got 97.80%; Aditya Thombare and Adwita Kurle both achieved 97.60%; and Harshvardhan Nimankar and Shivam Phulpagare both received 96.80%

The breakup of the overall percentage range with student count for Grade X is provided as under:

Percentage Range	Number of Students
91-100%	70
81-90%	67
71-80%	33
61-70%	26
51-60%	2
< 51%	1

For Grade XII: Science, Chitraksh Singh received 96.80%; Riddhi Vaidya achieved 94.40%; Nehal Chawda got 92.40%; Prapti Pandey achieved 90.20%; and Priyadarshini Patil 89.60 %

From Left to Right: Chitraksh Singh, Riddhi Vaidya, Nehal Chawda, Prapti Pandey and Priyadarshini Patil.

For Grade XII: Commerce: Kanishka Garg received 83.60%; Erleen Nezar got 83.00 %; and Aditya Yadav achieved 79.40 %

From Left to Right: Kanishka Praveen Garg, Erleen Kaur Nezar and Aditya Raj Yadav.

The breakup of overall percentage range with student count for Grade XII is also provided as under:

Percentage Range	Number of Students
91-100%	3
81-90%	13
71-80%	28
61-70%	24
51-60%	6
< 51%	1

On behalf of the PCET management; the principal, Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; HM, Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni; and all the faculty at S.B. Patil Public School, we congratulate our five toppers and every student who gave their best. We wish each and every one of them the very best for the future.

We are indeed grateful to 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 for their support and guidance.

Brazened with Bronze:
Winning the Bronze Medal at the Homi Bhabha Exam, Level 3

Pune, Maharashtra | 27th April, 2024

We are proud to announce that five students have crossed the first level of the Homi Bhabha Exam, Level 1 (2023-24). They are: Nirvan Shah and Arjav Agarkar of Grade VI; and Siddhi Jadhav, Tanishka Jha and Tejas Rane of Grade IX.

Whilst this is a wonder in itself, we are elated to further announce that Tanishka Jha reached Level 3, and was awarded the bronze medal. We congratulate her for all her hard work and efforts.

 

 

 

The World Heritage Quiz

Pune, Maharashtra |18th April, 2024

To help students in developing their thinking skills and learn about a specialised subject, the CCA team conducted quiz on the world heritage places on 18th April at 08:00 am in school auditorium for the Grade VII students.

CCA incharge. Ms. Erekar Durga Bhavani did the anchoring for the quiz with the semi-final round of the quiz being conducted in the respective classrooms by the class teachers of Grade VII. Aditya Yeryunkar from of Grade X-F showed a PPT on India’s heritage.

Students sat house-wise and participated in the quiz with great enthusiasm. They showed their preparedness by answering a majority of questions. The quiz was won by the students of the Red House with 20 points. We congratulate ever one of them.

We thank everyone who helped organise the event: Dr. Bindu Saini; vice principal, Ms. Padmavati Banda; section coordinator, Ms. Vandana Sangle; the Grade VII teaching faculty who helped maintain discipline; Ms. Labhashree Kawoor for maintaining the scoreboard; Ms. Rohini for setting up the stage and mic; Ms. Kranti Kulkarni and Mr. Yogesh Deole for the poster and taking photos and videos o f the event.