Sited in the heart of Gurugram opposite Sri Ram Park, the flagship Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4 (BBMS, estb. 1980) of the eponymous group, has over the years built an excellent reputation in the national capital region for providing well-balanced holistic education rooted in Indian values and spirituality. Currently BBMS has 1,600 students mentored by 96 teachers on its muster rolls.
In the latest EducationWorld India School Rankings 2023-24, this CBSE-affiliated class III-XII school is ranked in the Top 20 nationally and #4 in Gurugram among co-ed day schools. Moreover, the school was also ranked #3 countrywide for Design Thinking Leaders in the EducationWorld Grand Jury India School Rankings 2023-24.
Founded over four decades ago by former Chief Town Planner with the Haryana government Brahm Dutt Gulati, his educationist wife Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, and Shri Mahesh Chandra, Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4, Gurugram was promoted with the objective to make progressive education accessible to the burgeoning middle-class of Delhi’s hitherto educationally underserved satellite city. Since then, the school has evolved into a fully-fledged coeducational school driven by modern technology and global best practices. BBMS is a constituent institution of the reputed Blue Bells Group of four institutions.
- The primary and secondary school curriculums are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and designed to explore the unique intelligences of every child and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. In addition, there is strong emphasis on developing students’ empathy, teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
- The school’s in-house Learning & Development Centre led by its curriculum team engages in continuous upgradation of teaching-learning pedagogies. As a result, new age pedagogies such as learning-by-doing, project-based learning and flipped classroom methodologies equip students with 21st century skills.
- BBMS teachers are provided round-the-year teacher competency building workshops and professional and personal development training to enable them to implement curriculum and pedagogy reforms. Advanced Teacher Training Programmes are also conducted by ADEPT — A Program for Enhancing Life Skills to train teachers and staff to acquire instructional skills.
- An inclusive school, BBMS’ Special Education Needs (SEN) department comprising four counsellors and one special educator mainstream children with special needs after consultation with a clinical psychologist.
- Teachers integrate the design thinking approach into STEAM education to boost students’ confidence and help them transform into independently motivated active learners and thinkers.
- The ‘Distress to De-stress: Handling Examination Stress’ program developed by school faculty is designed to help classes VI-XII students identify signs of stress, its triggers and learn adaptive ways to deal with stress during exams.
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Student Achievement & Support A+
- The school has consistently recorded 100 percent pass percentage in the CBSE school leaving class X and class XII board exams. In 2023, the class X average was 83.2 % and class XII 85.5 %.
- The D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) initiative helps promote reading culture among BBMS students, ‘Circle-Time’, allows students to express their thoughts freely, Moreover, ‘Unwrapping Learning Packages’ is an annual feature to enhance scholastic and co-scholastic activities making learning fun for students.
- A meticulously designed Health and Wellness Program supported by a team of doctors, nurses, counselors, special educators and life skills facilitators is in place for the socio-emotional, life and leadership skills empowerment of BBMS students.
- A well-equipped Medical Room staffed with a full-time doctor and trained nurses provides first aid services. The school has partnered with Sheetla Hospital for medical emergencies.
- The annual Career Confluence, an interactive session with parents and class IX-XII students is organised to help parents understand the various career options available so they can help their child make an informed choice based on their child’s aptitude, interest and passion. Guest lectures are also organised by eminent counsellors.
Technology Integration A+
- The school’s 18 ICT-enabled classrooms equipped with projectors and computers with software and Internet connectivity and 13 state-of-the-art laboratories including the hi-tech AI, IT, Atal Tinkering and Design Labs make up the school’s impressive academic infrastructure.
- The school’s management is fully committed to adopting the latest digital technologies to deliver engaging online and hybrid learning experiences. Among the digital tools frequently used are: Quizzez, Sway and Padlet
- BBMS students take pride in associating with the ICT Seagulls Project — a cyber platform developed to create “awareness of peace, quality and dignity” among community members at any age.
- To showcase the creativity and tech skills of its students, BBMS routinely organises the Cybermaze festival, which comprises a range of competitions related to Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence.
- BBMS students routinely compete and win medals at the IRC (International Robotics) Open League competitions.
External Linkages A+
- The school has been accredited twice with International School Award (ISA) 2014-17 and 2018-2021 by British Council for observing global standards in education.
- Students are encouraged to promote intercultural awareness, collaboration and leadership skills by participating in cross country cultural exchange programs like AMFIN (A Magical Intercultural Friendship Network Programme), BBIMUN, the Goals Project, and ICT Seagulls. They are also encouraged to participate in international conferences and campaigns.
- BBMS teachers participate in virtual exchange programme with partner schools in Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Dubai and Indonesia.
- Community service is integral to the curriculum. Therefore, students are encouraged to actively participate in Cyber Safety, Women’s rights and Green Communities awareness campaigns.
- BBMS routinely hosts the annual BBIMUN Conference inviting delegates from across the country and the world.
Sports and Co-curricular Education A+
- The BBMS top management is fully committed to providing holistic, well-rounded education and has invested heavily in providing state-of-the-art co-curricular and sports facilities.
- The school encourages an eclectic mix of academics with theatre, art, debate, seminars, MUN, Robotics, athletics, yoga, aerobics, music and dance.
- Well-equipped art and craft studios and music rooms nurture the artistic talents of students. Moreover the campus boasts a 200-seat amphitheatre and a 500-seat multi purpose hall.
- Classroom learning is supplemented by vocational training in subjects such as food production and beverages, design and innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Design Thinking.
- The school takes pride in being the first private school in Gurugram to introduce N.C.C. for boys and girls and open the gateway for a self-regulated and self-disciplined life.
- The school encourages student-led initiatives and clubs such as Design & Innovation, Robotics, Financial Literacy, Data Science, annual functions and inter-house activities which are routinely organised to showcase students’ talents and develop self-confidence.
Facts File
Estb: 1980
Board: CBSE
Co-Ed, class III-XII
Campus size: 2.25 acres
Students: 1,600
Teachers: 96
Teacher: Student ratio: 1:16
Special needs education: Yes
Admission deadline: September end
Admission age: 8 years for Grade III
Registration process: Offline & Online
Annual tuition fee range: Rs. 1.8-2 lakh
Fee payment schedule: Quarterly
Transport: Yes
Medical care centre: Yes
School meals: No
Encomiums
- BBMS was conferred the Global Education Award 2023 for “Distinguished Performance in Academics” by SCOONEWS
- Krisha Gupta, a class XII student and School Ambassador, won the Best Journalist Award at the Columbian Model United Nations (MUN) 2023, organised by St. Columba’s School in Delhi.
- Conferred Paryavaran Rakshak Award 2023 by MCG Gurugram for driving change towards sustainability in our communities, sensitizing young minds and presenting models for transformation.
- Achieved the prestigious 7-Star Rating Award for the academic year 2022-23 bestowed by CED Foundation.
- In 2023, BBMS was awarded Great Place to Work certification
- Alka Singh, Principal BBMS was honoured with the SDG-Superhero Global Sustainablity Award 2022 by ARC, Complete the Circle of Learning, in partnership with TERI, Earth Day Network, CEE, Council of Royal Roots, CITTA Foundation and Kalorex.
- Blue Bells Model School, received the GREEN CAMPUS AWARD 2022 on the occasion of the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Education at a Glance in New Delhi.
- In a Waste to Wealth campaign, BBMS students earned an entry into the Guinness World Records by 100 % participation through wasted paper collection drive.
BBMS, SECTOR 4, LEADER
Director
A political science, public administration and teaching alumna of Panjab University with an honorary doctorate conferred by the University of Columbia (USA), Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati acquired valuable teaching and admin experience in several K-12 schools of Haryana. Among them: DAV School, Karnal, the Senior Model School, Rohtak, Guru Nanak Public School, Chandigarh. Impacted by an acute shortage of good quality secondary schools in the fast-growing new city of Gurgaon, in 1980 she invested her modest savings of Rs.20,000 to start BBMS-Sector 4 over four decades ago. An advocate of innovative practices, Dr. Gulati has introduced several firsts at Blue Bells including the Atal Tinkering Lab, Language Lab, NIIT Lab, Design Lab, Music Production Room etc.
Dr. Gulati was conferred the Global Education Leaders Award by the India-UAE Partnership Summit in 2018. She also received the Bharat Nirman Award by the Promoting Achievements Foundation, Delhi in 2019 and the Global Innovative School Award by GISA Gala in Dubai the same year.