Under the aegis of CBSE COE PUNE, a CBSE Workshop on Capacity Building programme on Gender Sensitivity was conducted for the teachers at Bhavans Civil lines on 19th July 2025.
The resource persons for the workshop were CBSE appointed Master Trainers Ms Rupali Dey, Principal, Modern School, Nagpur and Dr. Mrs. Unnati Datar, Ex-Principal, Shrinivas Public School, Nagpur.
The workshop began on an auspicious note by lighting of the traditional lamp by the resource person and Mrs. Ashu Khanna, Primary Incharge, BVM, Civil Lines.
The sessions and discussions on Gender issues in education, Awareness about Genders, Role of Power and Violence in Gender Relationships, Gender Sensitivity Pedagogy and Reflections on Gender Sensitive School were highly interactive, activity oriented and Leaner centric.
The workshop emphasized and highlighted the need and importance of identifying and facilitating Gender Sensitivity amongst the students. The resource material was meticulously drafted in accordance to the topic of the workshop. The series of activities conducted by the highly learned and experienced resource persons proved to be not only sessions with Hands-on Training but MIND'S ON training.
The success of the workshop was an outcome of the exemplary leadership, vision, guidance and support of the Principal Mrs Leena Varghese who has always been propagating and relentlessly working in organising such quality workshops for the teachers. Mrs Juna Lakhotia conducted the proceedings for the workshop.
Bhavan's B. P. Vidya Mandir, Civil lines, Nagpur organised one day workshop on the topic of ‘Value Education' under the aegis of CBSE COE Pune.
The objective of the workshop was to foster respect, empathy, honesty and responsibility in students. It featured the interactive session led by CBSE master trainers Shri Manoj Karemore, Principal, DAV School, Katni, Dr. Dharitri Yashvant Raut, PGT, Yavatmal Public School, Yavatmal.
The mentors emphasized that teachers play a key role in modelling and teaching these values through daily interactions and lessons. The interactive session included discussion, real life scenarios and classroom strategies to help teachers integrated value-based learning across subjects. Teachers actively participated and appreciated the practical insights shared. This initiative aimed to strengthen character education and a positive, values-driven school environment. The event began with the traditional lighting of lamp, followed by Saraswati Vandana. The successful ‘Value Education workshop’, conducted under the guidance of the school Principal, Smt. Leena Varghese, empowered teachers with strategies to instill values like empathy, respect, and integrity in students.
Under the aegis of CBSE COE PUNE, a CBSE Workshop on Life Skills (Advanced) was conducted for the teachers at Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines on 5th July 2025.
The resource persons for the workshop were CBSE appointed Master Trainers Mrs. Manidipa Banerjee, Principal, Kailashpat Singhaniya High School, Vijaygram, Chindwara and Mrs. Reena Kale, Principal, SOS, Yavatmal.
The workshop began on an auspicious note by lighting of the traditional lamp by the resource person and Mrs Leena Varghese, Principal, BVM, Civil Lines. The sessions- Footprints, Internalization and Application of Life skills, Blending Together, Development of Life skills Education and Measuring Life skills- were highly interactive, activity oriented and Leaner centric.
The workshop emphasized and highlighted the need and importance of identifying and facilitating Life skills (Advance) amongst the students. The resource material was meticulously drafted in accordance to the topic of the workshop. The series of activities conducted by the highly learned and experienced resource persons proved to not only be sessions with Hands-on training but also MIND’S ON training.
The success of the workshop was an outcome of the exemplary leadership, vision, guidance and support of the Principal Mrs Leena Varghese who has always been propagating and relentlessly working in organising such quality workshops for the teachers. Ms Nidhi Purohit conducted the proceedings for the workshop.
Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur, organized a two-day workshop on the topic of “Experiential Learning” on 26th & 27th June 2025 under the aegis of CBSE COE Pune. The objective of the workshop was to equip teachers with innovative teaching strategies that foster hands-on learning, real-world application and joyful learning experiences in the classroom. The sessions aimed to shift teaching from rote learning to experiential approaches that deeply engage students.
It featured the interactive session led by CBSE master trainers Ms. Sarbani Bose, Principal, Bhavan’s B. P. Vidya Mandir, Koradi, Nagpur and Ms. Shobha Laxminarayan Soni, Principal, Bohra Central School, Parol, Dist. Jalgaon.
The session emphasized creating classroom experiences that connected concepts to life beyond textbooks, nurturing curiosity, creativity and critical thinking amongst students.
Under the aegis of CBSE COE Pune, a two-day workshop on Strengthening Assessment and Evaluation Practices was conducted on 23rd and 24th June. The session commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp followed by invoking the blessings of the Almighty.
The esteemed resource persons for the workshop were Dr. Minakshi .A .Kale, Principal Bright Scholars School, and Ms. Anuradha Sardeshpande ,former Principal, Gondwana School. Their vast experience and deep insights enriched the session immensely.
The workshop began with an engaging ice-breaking session, setting the tone for collaborative learning. Various key topics were addressed including:--
*Challenges faced in teaching and Discussion on Bloom’s Taxonomy and Understanding the Structure of Assessment with Insights into Internal Assessment and its Framework.
*Importance of Multiple Assessments and Role of Portfolios and Implementation of Subject Enrichment Activities.
*Teachers were thoroughly briefed about the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023(NCF-SE-2023). Guidelines were given on how to use the CBSE website. Importance of Physical Education and its grading system, designing of the report cards, scholastic and co-scholastic aspects were clearly explained.
Bhavan's B.P. Vidya Mandir, Civil lines, Nagpur hosted a two day workshop on the topic Competency Based Assessment on18th and 19th June 2025.
The workshop aimed to enhance teachers' understanding and application of Competency based assessment in all subjects at the secondary level. Fifty teachers participated in interactive sessions conducted by CBSE Master Trainers. The resource persons were Mrs. Sundari Sree Pisipati, (PGT) DPS, Nagpur and Mrs. Jagruti Gandecha, Vice Principal, SOS Yavatmal.
The workshop began by lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries followed by Saraswati Vandana rendered by Mrs. Ketki Polke.
The core objective of the workshop was to empower teachers to transition to Competency based approach from the traditional method of assessment. It emphasized on testing the students ability to not just recall but also to apply the knowledge gained in practical scenario.
The workshop was successfully conducted under the able guidance of the Principal Mrs. Leena Varghese.
The Programme was compered by Mrs. Vijaya Pawar.
Shri Vivek Mahure, Art Teacher attended Eco-friendly Ganesh Idol Making Workshop at Hillfort Public School, Ramnagar, Nagpur on 28th August, 2018.
Shri Vivek Mahure and Shri Mahesh Dabli, Art Teachers attended a Bamboo Painting Workshop by Maharashtra Bamboo Development Board, Deptt. Of Forest, Nagpur on 1st & 2nd September, 2018.
Shri Vivek Mahure and Shri Mahesh Dabli, Art Teachers attended Art Workshop for Grade Examination on 4th September, 2018 organized by Nagpur Zilla Kala Adhyapak Sangh and Nagpur Art Society, Nagpur.
Smt. Utkarsha Jahagirdar and Smt. Rosy Paul, Primary Teachers attended one day workshop on ‘Memorable Moments with Ruskin Bond’ organized by Ratna Sagar Pvt. Ltd., at Mumbai on 2nd November, 2018.
Shri Washington Gomez, Physical Education Teacher attended two day Review Cum Prospective Resource Programme on Physical Education on 30th & 31st October , 2018 organized by CBSE, Delhi.
12 Primary Teachers attended two days’ workshop on the topic “No Child Left Behind” on 19th and 20th October, 2018 at Bhavan’s B.P. Vidya Mandir, Koradi.
Smt. Pradnya Shilledar, PGT attended two days CBSE Capacity Building Programme for Master Trainers on Business Studies organized by CoE, Pune on 19th & 20th October, 2018 at Mumbai.
Smt. Chitra Dolke and Smt. Subani Chuckerbutty attended two day CBSE Teachers Training Programme on ‘Science for Class X’ organised by CBSE, CoE, Pune on 27th and 28th September, 2018.
Smt. Manasi Gade and Smt. Preeti Gotmare attended one day Interschool Librarian Meet on 28th August, 2018 at Saraswati Vidyalaya High School & Jr. College, Shankar Nagar, Nagpur.
Smt. Sanjukta Pathak and Shri Yashwant Malwar attended one day workshop on Dyslexia and L.D. on 25th August, 2018 at Sprouts Resource & Remedial Centre.
Smt. Snehal Chopde, Primary Teacher attended one day Maths Skill Meet organized by Macmillan Education on 1st December, 2018 at Hotel LB, Sadar, Nagpur.
WORKSHOP ON NATUROPATHY was conducted for staff members on 8th September, 2018. The eminent resource persons for workshop were Dr. Vilas Patil and Dr. Yogesh Kumar. Both are practitioners of naturopathy and represent the Maharashtra Rural Health Service Organizations, Nagpur.
A two day Capacity Building Training Programme for teachers was conducted on Classroom Management at Bhavan’s B.P. Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur under the aegis of Centre of Excellence, CBSE, Pune on 24th & 25th of November 2018.
The programme was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp by the Resource Person Mrs. Kana Roy Choudhari, Former Principal, Centre Point School, Katol Road, Nagpur and Mrs. Annapoorni Shashtri, Director, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur Kendra.
61 Teachers from Nagpur attended the workshop out of which 48 were from Bhavan’s Civil Lines. The session mainly focused on the following
Understanding Classroom Management.
Dealing with Misbehavior.
Managing Large Classes.
Classroom Management Plan
Smt. Sandhya Deshpande and Shri Washington Gomez attended CBSE Teachers Conference at Saraswathi Vidya Niketan Public School, Kochi from 16th May to 18th May 2018.
Smt. Sangita Shekatkar, Smt. Manasi Gade and Smt. Preeti Gotmare attended Workshop for Economics and Library Science Teachers from 14th May to 16th May 2018 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram, Jaipur.
Smt. Uma Durairajan, PGT (English) attended one day orientation programme of Head Examiner (English Core) on 15th March, 2018 organized by CBSE, Chennai.
Smt. Smita Raipurkar, PGT (Physics) attended one day orientation programme of Head Examiner (Physics) on 19th March, 2018 organized by CBSE, Chennai.
Ms. Marziya Haidari and Mrs. Uzma Ali attended one day workshop on_ “Bringing Computational Thinking to Schools” organized by ACM Nagpur Chapter on 15th February, 2018 at IT Department, YCCE, Wanadongri,
Smt. Utkarsha Jahagirdar and Ms. Padmadaya Menon, Primary Teachers attended one day workshop on Developing Reading Comprehension Skills” organized by Rising Sun Publishing Company, on 10th Febrary, 2018 at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, Nagpur.
Smt. Sonal Paturkar, Smt. Mrudula Athaley and Smt. Pradnya Chitaley attended one day Spring Board: a Holistic Pre School Programme” organized by Jeevandeep Prakashan on 20th January, 2018.
Smt. Sanjukta Pathak, TGT (Counsellor) attended one day training Workshop on Psycho-Social Care for School Teachers on 18th January, 2018 at National Civil Defence College Nagpur
Smt. Kalyani Dani, Smt. Seema Khatri and Smt. Subani Chuckerbutty attended Conference on “Study of Humanities and its relevance in the present day context” held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kochi from 28th to 30th December, 2017.
Smt. Smita Raipurkar, PGT (Physics) was a Judge for AVISHKAR-2018 a Competition on Science Model/Project & Poster held at KDK college of Engineering, Nagpur on 12th January, 2018.
Smt. Ratnaprava Banerjee and Smt. Archana Jadhav attended one day workshop on Remodelled Structure of Assessment for Secondary Classes at Bhavan’s B.P.Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur on 19th December, 2017.
Smt. Sandhya Deshpande, Primary Teacher presented Paper on ‘Fruits- a healthy diet for teenagers’ in UGC sponsored one day National Conference – IHC 2018 at Hislop College, Nagpur on 27th March, 2018.
Smt. Mrunalini Borkar, PGT attended Prospective Resource Persons Training in Physics at Bhavan’s Adarsh Vidyalaya , Kochi from 23rd & 24th February, 2018 organized by CBSE, CoE, Pune.
Smt. Ratna Banerjee and Smt. Archana Jadhav attended one day CBSE Prospective Resource Persons Orientation Programme for Master Trainers in Remodeled Structure of Assessment for Secondary Classes on 19th December, 2017 at Bhavan’s B.P.Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar organized by CBSE, CoE, Pune
Smt. Renu Pandey, TGT (Hindi) attended the Prospective Resource Persons orientation programme for Master Trainers in Hindi for Secondary Classes on 16th December, 2017 at Greenwood Public School, Gwalior organized by CBSE, CoE, Pune.
Smt Mrudula Athaley, Smt. Rashmi Mehta , Smt. Manjusha Rewatkar, Smt. Anupama Ghate and Smt. Seema Joshi attended one day teachers training programme for Pre-Primary Teachers on 09th December, 2017 at Hotel Heritage Lawns, Sadar, Nagpur.
17 Teachers alongwith Principal Smt. Anju Bhutani attended Quality Evaluation Workshop on 27th November, 2017 at Bhavan’s B.P.Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar, for Examiners/AHEs/HEs/CNS of AISSE/AISSCE 2018 organized by CBSE.
Smt. Asmita Mahajan and Smt. Dorris Vaz attended workshop on 21st Century Skills on English Language Teaching organized by Orient Blackswan Private Limited on 17th November, 2017 at Hotel LB, Sadar, Nagpur.
Smt. Smita Raipurkar and Smt. Meena Salodkar attended two day Capacity Building Programme organized by CBSE, CoE, Pune on 6th & 7th October, 2017 at Narayana Vidyalaya, Wardha Road, Nagpur.
Smt. Balbir Kaur and Shri Washington Gomez attended one day Physical Education Teachers Workshop on 23rd September, 2017 at Centre Point School, Amravati Road By Pass, Nagpur organized by Nagpur Sahodaya School Complex.
Smt. Sanjukta Pathak conducted one day Inclusive Education Workshop at N.K.Academy, Koradi Road on 2nd December, 2017 organized by CBSE, CoE Pune.
Smt. Sanjukta Pathak Conducted two days CBSE Teachers Training Programme In Inclusive Education at Narayana Vidyalayam, Nagpur on 23rd & 24th November, 2017 organized by CBSE, CoE, Pune
Smt. Anita Dubey, Primary Teacher (Hindi) attended one day Hindi Language Workshop on 9th September, 2017 at Pride Hotel, Nagpur organized by Madhuban Prakashan.
Smt. Shilpi Dutta, Smt. Asha Anasane and Chitra Dolke attended one day workshop on 9th September, 2017 at Bhavan’s B.P.Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, Nagpur organized by Woman’s Scientists Association, Nagpur “Online Labs”.
Smt. Chitra Dolke, PGT (Biology) attended 3 days State Level Training Course on Groundwater Development and Management organized by Central Ground Water Board from 4TH To 6TH September, 2017 at Hotel Gokul , Nagpur.