Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura, was conferred with the International Dimension in Schools (IDS) Award (2024-2027) by the British Council for the 7th consecutive time. We have been a recipient of this award for more than 20 years.
The international dimension in education has always been an integral part of our policy – ‘Sarvaswa Parivaar’ – the entire world is a family and the Bal Bharati fraternity has extended its horizons to include as many people as possible from different nations in this parivaar .
Recent advances in technology have made the world a much smaller place. Global issues are becoming local issues through massive inputs from omnipresent information channels. The younger generation today is more receptive to the fast pace of change in the world than ever before. Therefore, there is a greater need to equip our youngsters with skills to communicate and develop a better understanding and tolerance towards the diverse cultures of the world. A strong ‘international policy’ empowers the students for the same. Our students, bubbling with positivity and youthful energy, should be able to gauge the impact of global, social, economic, political and environmental trends on local issues and develop a wider perspective.
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- TEACHER EXCHANGE PROGRAM-As part of the ongoing three-year sister-school partnership between Mount Clear College, Ballarat and Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura, fostering global collaboration, Ms. Sujata Sharma (PGT Geography) and Ms. Kananshree Sharma (PGT English) visited Mount Clear College from 7th to 15th September 2025.The visit featured classroom observations, interactions across disciplines, and exploration of the school’s innovative facilities and wellbeing initiatives. The highlight was Namaste India Day, showcasing presentations on India, folk music, rangoli, traditional cuisine, and dance—warmly received by all.
- ISSE – CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH NC SCHOOL, MEXICO-As part of the International School to School Exchange Programme, the school hosted a Mexican delegation comprising 6 students and 2 teachers from NC School, Mexico, from 12th to 29th September 2025. The programme aimed to foster cross-cultural understanding and global collaboration. During their stay, the visitors participated in various interactive sessions and activities including storytelling, dandiya, plantation drive, peace initiatives and special assemblies. The guests also visited prominent cultural and historical landmarks.
- KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE-As part of our ongoing efforts to foster global perspectives, a group of 45 students from Classes XI and XII, accompanied by three teachers, visited the Korean Cultural Centre, Lajpat Nagar, on 30th July 2025.They also explored the Taekwondo Exhibition through a guided tour, gaining insights into the art’s heritage. They also participated in a Najeon Chilgi keyring workshop, experiencing traditional Korean craftsmanship firsthand.
- GENERATION GLOBAL -Thirty students of Class XI and XII participated in a Generation Global Video Conference on 5th August, 2025 on the topic 'Education’. 30 students joined the conference from across the world.
- Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura, has formalised an international Sister-School Partnership with Mount Clear College, Ballarat, Australia, through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding approved by the Victorian Department of Education. Ms. Sujata Sharma, PGT (Geography) and Ms. Kananshree, PGT (English), will be visiting Ballarat in September.
- Ananya Garg of Class XII has been selected to be a part of Generation Global ‘Youth Advisory Group’. She, along with the other members of the Advisory Group selected from across the globe, will help Generation Global in reviewing their programme ‘Ultimate Dialogue Adventure’.
- A series of virtual meetings was conducted between the ISSE team from the Primary Department and Nuevo Continente School, Mexico. They deliberated on the upcoming physical exchange program between the two schools. Two teachers along with six students will be visiting our school in September, 2025. The preparations are on and the host families are enthusiastically looking forward to the visit of the Mexican guests.
- An interactive virtual meeting was conducted between the Blue Horizon School, Millennium City, Kaduna, Nigeria and Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura, on 15th July, 2025, to discuss a comprehensive plan for the exchange program, with the aim of broadening students’ horizons and deepening cross-cultural appreciation.
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- Ms. Monica Keswani and Ms. Nidhi Wadhawan attended an Online Orientation Session organised by ‘Hello World’ (a Japanese company) in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan, on 24th January 2025. Led by Mr. Taiga Koizumi, the session provided insights into the vision and mission of the Online Exchange Program, connecting students in Japan and India. The program will be hosted on ‘World Classroom,’ enabling virtual dialogues where teacher coordinators and students from partner schools will participate in International Exchange Classes.
- A Letter Exchange initiative took place between Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura and Mount Clear College, Australia on 28th January, 2025. Students from Classes IX and XI wrote letters on the theme of 'Environment,' which were exchanged via email with their Australian counterparts. This initiative aimed to foster meaningful dialogue, encouraging students to reflect on environmental challenges and share diverse perspectives.
ISSE
- A virtual onboarding meeting for the International Student Exchange Program (ISSE) was conducted on 26th February 2025, with team members participating from around the globe, including Ms. Tanu Jain and Ms. Meena Katyal from the Primary Department. The agenda was to introduce ISSE members and provide an overview of the ISSE process. This included detailing the steps from the selection process to the successful completion of the exchange. Various forms required for the process were also shared during the meeting.
- Interactive virtual meetings were held with the following schools across borders, to promote cultural exchange, academic collaboration and providing global learning opportunities to the students:
- Mount Clear College, Australia
- High School 59, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Coatimundi School, United States
- Eagles Academy International Bilingual School, Nigeria
- Nuevo Continente, Mexico
- Mrs. Mary Stanton, a Fulbright Scholar from Richfield High School, Minnesota, visited the school on 26th November, 2024. She conducted a session on 'Animal Therapy’ which provided a cross-cultural perspective that expanded students' understanding of global educational practices. American classroom dynamics, new technologies and various academic challenges faced across borders were also discussed.
VIDEO CONFERENCES
- Regular Video Conferences are being organized in collaboration with Generation Global where students discuss key issues, share experiences thereby working towards change through open dialogue.
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Topic |
Classes | Date |
| Climate Change | IX - XII | 03.07.2024 |
| Rights of Girls and Women | IX- XII | 05.07.2024 |
| Fake News and Social Media | IX- XII | 20.08.2024 |
| Peace and Security | IX- XII | 19.09.2024 |
| Girls’ Day Dialogue | IX- XII | 11.10.2024 |
- GLOBAL INCLUSIVE EDUCATION NETWORK -Paramjot Kaur of Class XI was one of the few students selected globally to join the Generation Global Youth Advisory Group for the Biodiversity Challenge. She played a key role in promoting the dialogue based on the theme of ‘Biodiversity’ by engaging in the organization’s activities on social media platforms.
She is also a part of the student team which is collaborating with Mr. Lorenzo Raffio, the Digital and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Lead at Generation Global, for designing a curriculum tailored for the students with special needs, promoting inclusivity in education.
Charu Falwaria of Class XII and Paramjot Kaur of Class XI attended the 'Global Inclusion' conference, organised by GIEN, the School of Social Work at Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Brotherhood, at the India International Centre, on 31st July, 2024. They interacted with Children With Special Needs which deepened their understanding of the idea of inclusivity in education and society.
- CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGE- An introductory virtual meet was held between the Primary Department of our school and Eagles Academy International Bilingual School, Nigeria, on 16th October, 2024. 8 students and 2 teachers, along with their respective Heads, participated in thought-provoking discussions on the meaning of Peace, sharing inspiring resolutions to create a better world. This enriching experience showcased the students' passion for becoming responsible global citizens, leaving everyone motivated for the next session which is scheduled on 25th October, 2024.
- UNVEILING STORIES THROUGH MONUMENTS- As part of the RIDS curriculum, the students of Class IX engaged in a creative intra-class rangoli competition on 10th September, 2024. The theme ‘Unveiling Stories through Monuments’ motivated the students to explore and depict iconic landmarks from India, the UAE, the USA and Australia. The students described their vibrant and intricate rangoli designs while showcasing their talent and understanding of the historical significance of the monuments.
- INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE -Students across all classes celebrated International Peace Day on 26th September, 2024, by organising special assemblies. They affirmed their commitment to peace through inspiring speeches, melodious songs and graceful dances. The celebration culminated with all participants taking a collective pledge to follow the path of non-violence and spread this crucial message to the wider community.
RIDS ACTIVITIES
| NAME | CLASSES | DATE |
| International Day of Families | VII | 30.07.2024 |
| Be Safe in Cyber Space | III-V | 26.09.2024 |
| World Health Day | IX | 30.09.2024 |
| Peace Day | PS-XII | 26.09.2024 |
- LEGO – BUILDING MONUMENTS-In line with the theme of friendship between India and the UAE, the students of Class II engaged in an exciting 'LEGO – Building Monuments' activity on 23rd September, 2024. Using colourful Lego blocks, they recreated iconic landmarks such as India Gate and Burj Khalifa. Class I students put their problem-solving skills to test by assembling multi-piece puzzles, featuring monuments from India and the UAE. This hands-on learning experience not only introduced the children to famous architectural wonders of both the countries, but also fostered teamwork and sparked their creativity.
- CANVAS OF GLOBAL IDEAS-An inter-class Board Decoration Activity was held for Classes XI and XII on 12th August, 2024. The boards featured creative displays in the form of collages and 3D designs, with each board highlighting one of the countries: India, the UAE, the USA, and Australia. The students depicted the following topics on their respective class boards:
- Uniting for Better Health
- Impact of Digital World on the Youth
- Celebrating the Strength of Family
- Rich Culture and Diversity
- Building Bridges for Global Peace
- Reviving our Connection with the Planet Earth
- Unveiling Stories through Monuments
- GLOBAL GOURMET COMPETITION- The Primary Department hosted an inter-house ‘Global Gourmet – Cooking without Fire’ competition, offering young chefs a platform to showcase their skills while exploring global cuisines on 27th September, 2024. The students prepared unique dishes such as Chaat-e-Awadh and Kerala Jamun Smoothie (India), Aussie Fusion Feast and Cheese Steak Skewers (Australia), Umm-Ali Dessert and Fattoush Salad (UAE).
- Over 60 students from Classes IX to XI participated in a series of Generation Global Video Conferences held in the months of April and May. They interacted with students across the globe on various topics such as Earth Day, Climate Change, Fake News, Social Media, Civic Participation and Future of Work. These sessions helped them gain a deeper insight into different issues and improve their dialogue skills.
- An inter-house Global Cuisine Competition was organised for students of Classes VI to XII on 8th May, 2024. As part of the event, students prepared famous dishes of the countries - India, Australia, the UAE and the USA. The participants also charted down the nutritional value of the dishes and suggested ways of enhancing their nutritional content without changing the essence. The event saw an enthusiastic participation, with Kabir House emerging as the winner.
- GOI PEACE FOUNDATION-Children across Classes III, IV and V participated in an essay writing contest organised by the Goi Peace Foundation wherein they shared their experiences of having overcome any conflict in their lives and their learning from it. Results are awaited.
- A webinar on the theme ‘Growing a Peaceful Future with Nature- Building a Sustainable World through Empathy’, was also organised by Goi Peace Foundation on 13th July, 2024. The speaker, Mr. Joaquin F. Leguia Orezzoli, Founder and Director of ANIA, shared the need of today’s generation to connect with Mother Nature effectively.
- Ms. Nidhi Wadhawan, TGT English, attended the official launch of ‘Climate Skills-Seeds for Transition India Project’, an initiative by the British Council and HSBC, on 11th July, 2024. The project aims at empowering young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to address climate change and promote a green economy. It is being implemented across several countries including Brazil, Mexico, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and the UK.
- MOTHER’S DAY-Mother’s Day was celebrated by Preschool and Pre-Primary children on 10th May, 2024. Students made beautiful thumb and fingerprint creations to show love and affection towards their mother. It was a heartfelt gesture, fostering creativity and self-expression.
- The Primary Department participated in the ‘Letter to My Supermom Campaign’. Students and teachers wrote personalized letters to their mothers. The words, woven with love and gratitude, undoubtedly made Mother’s Day unforgettable.
- EARTH DAY-Earth Day was celebrated across all classes in April to celebrate the existence and importance of our beautiful planet. Students made badges and took a pledge to preserve Mother Earth. They were sensitized about the 3 R’s. The wrappers and plastic bags brought by students were collected in a box for recycling. Earth Day bookmarks were created using tree shaped/rectangular cutouts. Sustainable Tote Bags and Earth Day Buddies were also made.
- WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY-Let’s nurture nature, to have a better future! Students across all departments participated in various activities and organised special assemblies to commemorate World Environment Day, 14th May, 2024, with a special emphasis on the theme for this year, ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience’. The assemblies concluded with a pledge, wherein all the students and staff members committed to adopting sustainable practices in their daily lives.
- WORLD FAMILY DAY-World Family Day was celebrated on 9th May, 2024, wherein grandparents were invited to spend a day at school and share their fond memories with students. Children made their grandparents feel special by presenting badges to them, singing songs and dancing together.
- WORLD HEALTH DAY-World Health Day was celebrated by the students of the Pre Primary Department in the month of April. Children were sensitized on the importance of keeping fit by engaging in physical exercises and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Teachers and children presented a small skit and performed Yoga and Zumba.
- A puppet show on healthy habits titled ‘Our Superheroes' was presented by the dietician Ms. Sheetal Bansal.
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