The activity ‘Spin – A – Yarn’ was conducted for the students of Grades 10 and 12 on 13th July 2021. It was an Intra-Class Activity, where the introductory sentence was given to the participants and they had to weave a story in continuation to the given sentence. They kept adding their interesting thoughts to make an innovative tale. Each story they wove, had some moral value attached and a suitable title.
The competition was conducted on MS Teams. It was overwhelming to see the participants adapt to the online method and give it an avant garde touch to the age-old activity. They created sway presentations imbibing story line and style formats available. This was an engaging activity where the students had to weave an entire story with the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and climax followed by the resolution. Students were encouraged to be creative and use their senses and emotions in order to create a strong visual in the reader’s mind. They were asked to incorporate a unique plot, evident theme and an imaginative language to make their stories out of the box.
To sum it up, the learners were involved in a fruitful session which challenged them to go back to their initial years when they learnt writing stories, be original, self-expressive and make leaps in subject and time taking the readers to unknown terrains. The activity concluded with the students sharing their sway link with the teachers.

Students of Grades 7 and 8 of Presidency School, Bangalore North participated in Citizens Forum – a fun filled activity to nurture our young minds, think critically, raise awareness to local issues and provide innovative solutions to the problems that citizens face.
The group activity was held on 13th July 2021, virtually on MS Teams. It was an amazing sight to see students communicate effectively to convey their thoughts and ideas on the given topic, especially because many kids are desperately missing group interaction with their classmates due to remote learning.
Students took part in this activity with a lot of enthusiasm engaging themselves in a meaningful dialogue, discussing key traits that active citizens possess. On the whole, it was a great opportunity for our students to communicate with their counterparts and in the process enhance their speaking skills, vocabulary and problem-solving skills- so critical for success in today’s world.

A day dedicated to make students aware of the importance of global population issues. Students learnt what the word population means and how many people there are in the world, in India, in Karnataka & in their own city – Bengaluru.
There was a “Did you know” session which students were eager to talk about. After the informative session, students were given a mini task to complete a drawing or writing about how everyone can do their part to help maintain our Mother Earth.

“Leaders are not born but are made by their experiences in life”.
Presidency School Bangalore North observed the Investiture Ceremony virtually, for the Academic Year 2021-22 on 10th July. It was marked with enthusiasm, great expectations, high promises and determination to achieve greater heights by following the three core principles of Leadership-Influence, Inspire and Impact.
The solemn ceremony began by invoking the blessings of the Almighty. This was followed by the lighting of the lamp by the Principal – Mr. Ramesh Mudgal. A beautiful collage of red, yellow, blue and green, the school flag was unfurled by the Principal along with the Vice Principal – Ms. Anu Gopapakrishnan and other team members. The elected Leaders’ profiles were displayed on the screen and their motto was read aloud by the two promising compeers Siddhi and Ambika. The student body was conferred with sashes by the Honourable Principal. The Head boy Rohith Nair and Head girl Namrata Chawla took the oath of office and promised to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as the school Head boy and Head girl with full diligence and sincerity. The students’ council took the pledge to lead the school by example keeping in mind the vision and mission of their alma mater.
The Principal welcomed the newly elected members and shared some of his ventures for the academic year. His words were truly inspiring for the students to strive harder for the betterment of the school. Parents of the Head Girl, Cultural Secretary and the Sports Captain congratulated everyone and shared their jubilance. To sound a note of gratitude towards all those who worked hard to make this occasion possible and ensure its success, the Sports Coordinator Ms. Tejaswini proposed the vote of thanks. The ceremony culminated with the rendition of the National Anthem.

A father is any child’s ‘Superhero’ who is always ready to take on everyday challenges for his children. To honor the all fathers and fatherly figures and to celebrate the paternal bonding, a special day is observed every year as Father’s Day.
Father’s Day at Presidency School, Bangalore North was celebrated for Grades 3-12 with an interesting Virtual ‘Skit’ to show to our students why a Father does what he does – making you wake up early, forcing you to exercise, inculcating discipline and so on !!
Watch the skit by PSBN students of Grade 5 – Dhruv Prasad, Nilaani D, Arya Tejaswi & Tharunika Sivaguru, below:

“God cannot be everywhere, so he sent the doctors with excellence and selflessness.” Amidst the Corona outbreak, one can witness their round-the clock dedication towards patients at different hospitals across the country. The day is celebrated in the memory of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, one of the most renowned physicians in India and the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, who was born on July 1st 1882 and died in 1962 on the same date at the age of 80.
The sacrifice that they are making for the safety and welfare of humanity is priceless and deserves lifelong gratitude from our end. So as a part of this gratitude we at PSBN conducted an Assembly on the 1st of July 2021, Thursday. The students of Grade 3 started the assembly with the prayer and thought for the day. Grade 4 students presented an inspiring speech to thank doctors for their selfless service. A touching skit by grade 5 students was a mark of respect for these selfless warriors in the present COVID scenario.
The assembly also saw a beautiful display of greeting cards which students made as their token of appreciation for Doctors. The assembly was concluded with the National Anthem.

A day dedicated in honoring the internationally renowned medical practitioner Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy was discussed during our special assembly for the students of Grade 1 and 2 at Presidency School, Bangalore North. Students listened attentively as the teachers explained who this great man was and why a day was dedicated to him and for all the medical staff around the world.

An activity was conducted for students to try and name various types of medical staff by identifying the pictures. Students drew pictures of doctors and shared with the class. The students learnt to appreciate medical professionals and their service to humanity. They also observed a moment of silence for the lives lost during COVID.

As educators it’s very important to inculcate the competitive spirit in our students. Competitions encourage students to adopt innovative techniques and develop their ideas and skills. Students of Grades 3 to 5 of Presidency School Bangalore North got an opportunity to put their thinking cap on and create beautiful and useful things out of waste material at the competition NEWTONIUM -Old Ideas Recreated held on 24-6-21.

This event brought out the hidden talents in our students where they effectively used various materials like old clothes, plastic bottles, broken ceramics, pebbles and papers to make amazing products which can be used effectively in our day to day life. It was an amazing sight to see students realise the value of recycling and reusing. It helped our students to construct their thoughts and ideas into a usable material.nts will remember this day for a very long time and continue this special bonding at home with the entire family.

To make students realize and appreciate their fathers, grandfathers and other father figures in their life, Presidency School, Bangalore North hosted a fun way to to bond with them over doughnuts.

Children were very enthusiastic to spend time with their Dads and introduce them to their friends. It was wonderful to see all their participation our brain teasers, drawing activity and treasure hunt and of course, enjoying the delicious treats at the end with their child. We are sure the students will remember this day for a very long time and continue this special bonding at home with the entire family.

Yoga Day is celebrated across the globe to highlight the importance of Yoga and how it has been beneficial in keeping the body and mind in sound health.

International Yoga Day in Presidency School, Bangalore North was celebrated on June 21, 2021. The students were filled with a lot of enthusiasm and confidence in celebrating the day. The amount of conviction and enthusiasm along with the positive attitude were cherished by everyone, as this was clearly visible in the pictures and the recordings which were played through the prerecorded video.

The Yoga day programme started with the chanting of the mantras with a brief introduction about yoga and why yoga holds such a significance in one’s life. This was followed by the practice of yoga techniques like suryanamskar, yogasana, pranayama then with the closing mantra chanting rendered by our beloved students and our teachers. As the session concluded, we could feel an astounding positive energy. The assembly came to an end with the National Anthem.

To make students aware of the environmental concerns and empower them to help preserve our environment, Presidency School, Bangalore North had a virtual World Environment Day celebration – A day dedicated to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment and known to over 143 countries.

The Class Teachers conducted a sorting activity with the help of the students, called “How I can help the Earth and how the Earth helps me”. Students learnt the Earth Day Song and drew what they would love to grow if they had a garden of their own !!!

Children need consistent contact with nature and ample time to explore and become familiar with the plants around them. In times where our interaction with the natural environment is minimal , it is important for students to engage with nature.

Presidency School, Bangalore North conducted an activity – Herbarium, for the students of Grade 6&7 on 15th June 2021 where the students created a Herbarium of their own. The activity helped the students know more about botany and the plants used in Herbalism and by creating their own herbarium, the students gained further interest to understand and grow their own set of plants at home.

There is something special about the Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony – innocence retrained, journeys begun and dreams waiting to be achieved. All this was experienced at Presidency School, Bangalore North as the children’s faces were glowing smiles which continued throughout the entire course of the event although it was virtual.

Through dance and poems children displayed their talent which were honed by their dear teachers throughout the year. The Graduation Ceremony was a great success and compliments from the parents kept pouring in !

Freedom in Mind, Faith in Words, Pride in our Heart, Memories in our Souls. Let’s Salute the Nation on REPUBLIC DAY.

Republic Day is celebrated across India with a lot of fervor. At Presidency School Bangalore North we celebrated this unique 72nd Republic Day virtually with the students. However, the Principal and few teachers hoisted the flag at the school premises. The students watched the celebrations online which included various cultural activities such as March Past, Flag Hoisting, Patriotic Song, Speech by our beloved Principal madam, speeches by the students on the significance of our constitution, video on the importance and making of the constitution, information on the less known facts about Republic Day, Special Awards given away by the President of India, Fancy Dress and the Collage on the theme “India of my Imagination”..

Students of grades 3 to 5 at Presidency School Bangalore, North got the opportunity to bring their favorite characters to life on paper during the Book Cover Competition- Picasso. There was an overwhelming response from the students and their beautiful creations impressed the judges. It was a great opportunity for young artists to compete with their peers and express their creativity, style and personality.

An Assembly was conducted at Presidency School, Bangalore North, on the topic – Peer Pressure, one of the threatening behavior among the children in the society. The assembly portrayed both the sides of the coin, the negative and the positive peer pressure. The children presented the theme that showed how the kids get into peer pressure for various reasons like fashion choices, academic performances, choice of friends etc through posters and presentations. The message conveyed was not to get influenced and say ‘no’ to negative peer pressure as it is rightly said- ‘To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.’

Presidency School, Bangalore North held a Virtual Assembly on Honesty on 16th July 2020 for the students of Grades 3- 5. The essence of honesty was explained through stories, videos and posters. Children shared their stories about a mistake they committed but never revealed it to anybody. The learning outcome was to understand that it is easier to share the truth instead trying to hide or being dishonest.