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Birla Public School Vidya Niketan- Learner’s Autonomy

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The Birla Public School Vidya Niketan now commonly known as Vidya Niketan is an all boys boarding school in Pilani, Rajasthan. Learners’ autonomy is a unique feature of the Birla Public School. The school believes in giving greater autonomy to the students in all possible manners.

History

Shishu Mandir, which was later rechristened as Vidya Niketan (Popularly known as Birla Public School) was established by the Birla Educational Trust in 1944 under the guidance of Dr. Maria Montessori, the world renowned practitioner in child education. The unique constructed design of the junior section campus of the school holds testimony to the great visionary, Madam Maria Montessori’s understanding of the specific needs of the growing children and her sense of aestheticism. The Institution remained a day school till 1948. In 1952, the school was made a purely residential institution. In 1953, the school was granted the membership of the Indian Public School Conference.

Academic

The school follows CBSE curriculum. The medium of instruction is English. Sanskrit is taught from class VI onwards & French is taught from Classes VI to VIII. The school has developed a curriculum management system which ensures the necessary structural and pedagogic changes to keep pace with the needs of the students.

Infrastructure

The school has a quaint sprawling campus of 100 acres. Birla Public School Vidya Niketan has the unique feature of a great campus infrastructure as it has: Well designed 16 boarding hostels with a capacity to accommodate more than 1100 students, 3 dining halls, ultra modern classrooms and two spacious auditoriums to match the standards of best boarding schools in India.

Activity

To ensure all-round development of the boys, Birla Public School conducts diverse co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. BPS has a vibrant Co – Curricular programme. BPS offers a variety of choices for their CCA and Clubs and Societies.

Few clubs and activities are:

  • Music
  • Art
  • Creative Writing & Public Speaking
  • All India Vidya Niketan Diamond Jubilee Memorial English Debate
  • Model United Nations
  • SPIC MACAY
  • Sahityika Club
  • Science Club
  • Geography And Environmental Club
  • Social Service League
  • CONTEMPLATION GROUND (GODHULI) – On festivals the students assemble at the Godhuli Stadium in the evening. A brief talk by students and faculty members on various topics are a regular feature of the assembly. It is also the time for meditation. The students are trained to sit in silence for a few minutes and practice meditation.
  • Horse Riding Club
  • Band Club
  • Mountaineering And Rock Climbing Club
  • Kalam Club –  Kalam Club is very actively functioning in our school. The children are planting different types of trees & going to villages to educate the villagers especially the girls.
  • USO CLUB –  The School is also a member of a United Nations School Organisation. Students are encouraged to participate in various programmes of USO so that they develop a sense of patriotism and universal brotherhood.
  • NCC

Birla Public School Vidya Niketan is one of the best boarding schools in India offering a world class learning infrastructure and residential environment. Find admission details, fees, reviews, contact address, online admission application process of Birla Public School Vidya Niketan.

KHUSHBOO MOHAMMED

Writer at Edustoke and Spectrum A teacher by profession Khushboo gradually moved to training teachers and designing curriculum on platforms like Edu-e-web. As a founding member of the team of the first Global Schools Alliance progressive school in India, she gained thorough training on Project based learning. Having taught in various schools for several years, Khushboo has gained her expertise in early years. She has worked in the capacity of a curriculum manager for preschool chains like Footprints and Klay Prep Schools and Day care.

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