siliconindia | | December 201919A Vision of Student Inclusion A unique, extremely inclusive school, BHS for the same reason doesn't have a strict admission policy. Unlike most of the institutions in the country that constantly strive to admit only the academically brightest students, believing that every child is blessed with a unique ability, BHS accepts even the bottom layer of academic excellence and brings them up the ladder. The school is home to students from all kinds of backgrounds and abilities. Having a 6:1 students-teacher ratio further complements this upbringing, as they personally know each child, their personalities and even the family background."We believe that every child has a prophecy in their own right. We just need to figure it out before stamping them with the seals of engineer or doctor. In BHS, we encourage and motivate kids to explore and involve in different kinds of activities," adjoins Aditi. The 100+ student activities including creative arts, specialized sports, information technology, and other life skills activities within the 18 acre campus are designed to involve every student, and these activities have transformed the lives of thousands of introverts among students, Aditi herself being the greatest example. Beyond the Four WallsWith BHS, it is never merely about the backboard or textbook. The students go out of the classroom and often cake-walk through the curriculum through hands-on experience. For instance, the students in class 10 who have Trigonometry as a part of their curriculum, along with their Math teacher developed a device. They today go out and measure things on their own, gaining matchless knowledge about its applications in real life. "After all, a residential school only meets its full potential when it is a home away from home. At BHS, we are a family. Our teachers become parents and fellow students are like siblings, while our entire team is trained to ensure that every child is happy, meeting their emotional and physical needs. We simultaneously inculcate a sense of self discipline and independence with the ultimate goal of raising responsible, global citizens," adjoins Aditi.A Skill-Based Era in the MakingWe live in an era wherein multinational companies like Amazon and Facebook hire candidates who don't necessarily top the class nor have degrees at all. Aditi believes that not just classrooms, but even the examinations should look beyond textbook to weave a skill-based system. There is no better way other than acknowledging the students right away for their independent thinking in the classroom. "Going forward, we strive hard to work on acquainting the students with a lot of life skills, how to be independent, and how to think outside-the-box," Aditi concludes. A YOUNG TURK, WHO WANTS TO MAKE A GENUINE CHANGE, ADITI KNEW THERE IS NO BETTER WORLD THAN EDUCATION TO DO SO
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