Mr. Arun Gandhi – Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi launched Peace Club on 13 January, 2006 in KBDAV-7

KBDAV-7 launched the City's First Peace Club on January 13, 2006 by the able hands of Mr. Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Director, M.K. Gandhi Institute for Non-Violence, USA to strengthen the Gandhian values by promoting non-violence among school students.
The enriched lecture by Mr. Arun Gandhi focused on simplicity, discipline, honesty and value of time which his grandfather and legendary leader Mahatma Gandhi gave him in inheritance. He said, “Concept of having Peace Clubs in school should be replicated in whole Punjab so that Punjab is known as land of Peace.”
School students presented melodious bhajans and dances on national theme, which soaked the souls of audience with moral and patriotic fervor.
Many activities like slogan writing and poster making competition, rallies and plays are being organized in the school.

Initiatives undertaken by the Club since its Inception

10^TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1 INDIA FRIENDSHIP CAMPAIGN AT KBDAV &

3516 New Woolens & Books Sent for Children in Kashmir Valley

Along with Thank U Cards for Army Soldiers

Chandigarh, December 12, 2023: Today, as a joint initiative of Yuvsatta-NGO, Peace Clubs of over 20 prominent local Schools, an Army truck carrying gifts of 3516 new woolens and books for children in Kashmir was flagged-off by Mayor Anup Gupta, from KB DAV Sr. Sec. Public School, Sector 7B, Chandigarh. This programme was organized with support of Northern Command of the Indian Army, CREST (Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society), Chandigarh Administration and Peace Club of KB DAV Sr. Sec. Public School, Sector 7B, Chandigarh.

Prominent dignitaries who participated included Mr. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigarh, Sant Baba Harpal Singh jee, Mukh Sewadar, Gurdwara Ishar Parkash (Ratwara Sahib), Mrs. Shipra Bansal, Chairperson, CCPCR, Mr. Surender Kumar, Additional District & Sessions Judge cum Member Secretary, State Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh, Mr. Arulrajan P, IFS, CEO, CREST & CF, Department of Forests & Wildlife, Chandigarh Administration, Prof. Monica M. Singh, Member, CCPCR, S. Baljinder Singh Bittoo, Chairman, FOSWAC, Prof. Devi Sirohi, former Chairperson, CCPCR, Educationist Dr. (Mrs.) Satinder Dhillon  and Mr. Pramod Sharma, Founder, Yuvsatta (youth for peace) NGO

Mrs. Pooja Prakash, Principal of KBDAV Sr. Sec. Public School, in her welcome address appreciated the efforts of all students and teachers involved in the endeavour of igniting the virtues of patriotism, friendship and compassion among young students, which can make them not only good citizens but also good human beings too.

Mrs. Shipra Bansal the Chairperson, CCPCR added that such initiatives of bringing armed forces and student’s closer will certainly strengthen the fibre of strong and united India, especially respect for the motherland-Maa Bharati.

Giving information of the initiative Pramod Sharma, founder, Yuvsatta shared that now from past ten years, they’re running this '1 India Friendship Campaign' of collecting new woolens with assistance of Peace Clubs of tricity Schools children in Kashmir along with New Year Greeting Cards and ‘Thank You’ card for brave soldiers of Indian Army posted in border areas of Kashmir. Indian Army extends a helping hand always with transportation and later its distribution among the marginalized children in Kashmir valley. This year the partner schools have also donated good books with woolens. A total of 3516 nos. with 1823 books and 1693 new woolens were sent today with help of the Indian Army to Kashmir valley.

Mr. Arulrajan P., CEO, CREST & Conservator of Forests, Chandigarh Administration addressing the gathering shared the tremendous work done by CREST in promotion of solar energy in Chandigarh and how educational institutions can partner with Chandigarh Administration to realize the dream of Solar-city Chandigarh.  

The programme started with felicitations by Mayor Anup Gupta and other dignitaries of partner schools namely Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, New Public School, Mount Carmel School, Gurukul Global School, RIMT World School, Madrassa, Manimajra, Government Model Sr. Sec. School, Dhanas, IS Dev Samaj Sr. Sec. School, AKSPIS School, Sector-45, AKSPIS Smart School, Sector 41 B, Delhi Public School, C.L. Aggarwal DAV Model School, Chitkara School, Shivalik Public School, Ankur School, Amity International School, Satluj Public School, DAV Public School, Sector-8C, St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School and KBDAV Sr. Sec. Public School, Chandigarh.

Mr. Surinder Kumar suggested that the Indian Constitution guarantees – equality before law and equal protection of law within the territory of India. It binds the State to ensure that there is no discrimination being practiced in the nation. And it's imperative for all of us to stand for the spirit of justice and equality at all levels.  

Mr. Anup Gupta, the Mayor remarked that this gesture of young children expressing their gratitude to soldiers by sending them ‘THANK YOU CARDS’ is a really remarkable effort. He also shared that the Indian Armed Forces, consisting of the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Coast Guard are India’s shield and sword, which keep our interests safe, our enemies at bay, and the people of our country secure and free.

The programme ended with the national anthem and flag-off of an Army truck carrying the message of love, friendship and patriotism from Chandigarh for children of Kashmir.

KB DAV - 7 MAKES YOGA DAY CELEBRATIONS SPECIAL

21.06.2023

“Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and “Har Angan Yoga” which is the theme for this year’s International Yoga Day, 2023, beautifully captures the shared aspiration for “One Earth, One Family, and One Future.” Yoga has grown into one of the most effective ways to improve both physical and mental health. Since 2015, International Yoga Day has been celebrated on June 21st every year. It is observed on the summer solstice every year. Believing that the wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing Yoga will be beneficial for the health of the world population," KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh, under the able guidance of the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) celebrated the most important day on its campus in a special way. Nearly 50 NSS Volunteers, Members of the Staff and students participated in the Yoga protocol with unmatchable nerve in their heart. With Mr. Anurag Sharma, the Yoga teacher of the School at the helm of the affairs of the day, things rolled out in the right direction in the most comfortable manner. What could be better than beginning the protocol with an explanation of the importance of Yoga in every person’s life.

Stating that the goal of the International Day of Yoga in 2023 is to enable “Har Aangan Yoga”, the Yoga Guru emphasised on the need for taking everyday Yoga practice to the corridor of each household. The practice session started with a prayer as a prayer creates a conducive environment to relax the mind. The chanting of the mantra: ||Om Saṃgacchadhvaṃ saṃvadadhvaṃ saṃ vo manāṃsi jānatām devā bhāgaṃ yathā pūrve sañjānānā upāsate ||, meaning we should let our mind be equanimous like in the beginning; let the divinity manifest in our sacred endeavours, echoed in the air. The knowledge regarding widely practised Yoga sadhanas like Yama, Niyama, Āsana, Prānāyāma, Pratyāhara, Dhārana, Dhyāna, Samādhi, Bandhas and Mudras, Shatkarmas, Yuktāhāra, Mantra-japa and Yukta-karma was disseminated to the Yoga enthusiasts along with the practical observation in the one-hour protocol set for the day.

TĀDĀSANA (Palm Tree Posture), VRḲ ŚĀSANA (The Tree Posture), PĀDA-HASTĀSANA (The Hands to Feet Posture), ARDHA CẠ KRĀSANA (The Half Wheel Posture), TRIKOṆĀSANA (The Triangle Posture), BHADRĀSANA (The Firm/ Auspicious Posture), ARDHA USṬ Ṛ ĀSANA (The Half Camel Posture), ŚAŚĀNKĀSANA (The Hare Posture), VAKRĀSANA (The Spinal Twist Posture), BHUJANGĀSANA (The Cobra Posture), ŚALABHĀSANA (The Locust Posture), MAKARĀSANA (The Crocodile Posture), ŚETUBANDHĀSANA (The Bridge Posture), PAVANAMUKTĀSANA (The Wind Relieving Posture) and ŚAVĀSANA (The Dead Body Posture were performed by the volunteers, following the directions of their Yoga Guru.

The Yoga session ended with meditation, deep silence and chanting of Śhānti Paṭha. The volunteers took home with them lots of fresh energy for the day and a resolution to make their bodies healthier and their souls more energetic with regular Yoga practice throughout their lives.

The protocol ended with the partaking of Buttermilk and Pinni!

KB DAV-7 Celebrates World Health Day

07.04.2022

The maxim ‘Health is Happiness’ was reinforced on the Campus by the learners of Class XII as they celebrated World Health Day.

This year the theme of World Health Day is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’ with a focus on the overall well-being of our planet and the people living on it. To highlight the significance of physical and mental well-being for an individual, the students of Senior Secondary Block were involved in Meditation and Breathing Exercises. It was a unique experience to come together to promote actions that can improve our health through simple practices. They could experience oneness, serenity, and peace in the moments of meditation with the soothing music in the background. It emphasized on correct postures and insisted on physical activities such as yoga and meditation with a message– ‘No action today-No cure tomorrow’. The students were advised to stop for a moment and ask themselves what they can do to make health and wellness a reality for themselves. 

23.12.2021

Virtual Christmas Celebrations  in full swing at KB DAV 7 Chandigarh

With the jingle of the bells resonating, hum of the carols in the wind, the ‘ho-ho’ of Santa and gifts and glee everywhere, Christmas celebration was  a grand affair at KBDAV-7, Chandigarh for the students of Class III to VII, who bought a bagful of surprises for everyone through their online celebration.

The celebration commenced with the online prayer meeting. The students watched a short film based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The MIDDLE wing vibrated with the echoes of Christmas carols and wore a festive look with bells, streamers and beautifully decorated Christmas trees A cultural program was put up by the students in the school auditorium and recordings were shown to all.

The students of classes VI - VII showed their enthusiasm by making wind chimes. To boost their confidence a fancy dress competition was organized. The students were attired as Snow Man, Reindeer, Santa Claus, Mother MARY. They decorated the boards with the colors of CHRISTMAS.

The students participated in the competition with great zeal and enthusiasm and they showcased their creativity and artistic skills by wrapping gifts with unique styles, decorating the Christmas tree with a plethora of beautiful things and making various types of bags. From wrapping of gifts, decorating the Christmas tree to making bags with various materials. The event was full of energy, passion and enthusiasm. The competitions brought recreation, entertainment and fun all together.

To charge up the atmosphere Zumba session was organized for the learners.

The students also spoke a few lines on the essence of Christmas. They shared and relished cakes, pastries, cookies and other goodies with their online class mates. The boundless joy of celebrating the occasion was evident on the faces of all the students.

Awards were given to the participants in categories like Christmas salad making competition, fancy dress, poster making and best PowerPoint presentation. 

At the end of celebrations, Students as well as teachers took the pledge to spread peace, harmony and brotherhood in the world and to make this world a better place to live for mankind.

27.11.2021

21.06.2021

YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE - KBDAV-7 CELEBRATES 7TH INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

The sunrise on 21 June every year brings a special day for India as Yoga is recognized and celebrated internationally as the International Yoga Day. Today was no different for the faculty of KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7-B, Chandigarh, who along with the young NSS volunteers, school parents and students of Class Nursery - XII, showed great spryness with which they prepared themselves to perform Yoga early morning and celebrate the 7th International Yoga Day. The staff members and volunteers joined the School virtually to follow the instructions of Yoga teacher, Mr. Anurag Arora, who like every year, guided the enthusiasts through the protocol.

The chanting of Gayatri Mantra filled the hall followed by different asanas. The importance of each asana was elucidated ny Mr. Anurag, Yoga Trainer. along with imparting knowledge about the importance of each asana. He reminded the audience that “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, and to the self”. He reiterated that asanas can help one in losing weight, getting rid of periodic cramps, diseases like hypertension, and thyroid and shooting up the health of the heart and digestion. Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body.

The audience both online and at School led by the Principal, Mrs. Pooja Prakash, matched their moves with the asanas being performed on their screens. From Sukhasana or Easy Pose to Vakrasana or Twisted Pose, the practice moved on to difficult asanas like Dhanurasana or Bow Pose and Halasana or Plough Pose. Other asanas included Tadasana (also called Samasthiti) or mountain pose which improves the alignment of our body, Dandasana or staff pose that tones the abdominal organs, the spinal, leg and chest muscles, Sarvangasana that helps in the proper functioning of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, and, finally Savasana or corpse pose that helps reduce stress & insomnia. The excitement of the students was notable on-screen as they geared up to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.

“Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within,” said an NSS volunteer and enthusiast who felt rejuvenated after the 45- minute session, and promised herself to include Yoga into her daily routine. The School will be conducting a yoga session for its staff, every alternate week, in a bid to reduce stress and improve general health of the participants.

24.12.2020

VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT KB DAV-7

Christmas is the festival which inspires the spirit of sharing, kindness, and empathy towards one another. It marks the birth of Jesus to Mother Mary. The life of Jesus was one of hardship and sacrifices, and Christmas aims to acknowledge that fact.

Soaking in the spirit of Christmas six hundred tiny tots of classes 3 to 7virtually celebrated the festival with enthusiasm on December 24, 2020.

The virtual classrooms were beautifully decorated with bells stars, streamers, and everybody was dressed in red and white attire. The teachers showed the PPTs on the birth story of Lord Jesus. They showed stories of Santa Claus and others animated with moral values. The significance of the festival was explained to the students through these stories. Different games were played, quiz on Christmas, tongue twisters, fun-based activity ‘who puts the cookie first’ was played. Students wholeheartedly participated and enjoyed this activity the most. The students made beautiful cards posters and decorative material for Christmas and sang melodious carols and danced to wish their teachers and classmates. The entire celebration was filled with the positive vibrations of Christmas carols.  

To inculcate the spirit of sharing the students distributed a small Christmas gift to underprivileged people. The boundless joy of celebrating the festival was visible on the faces of all the students. Whole staff along with Co-ordinator ma’am and students enjoyed the beats of ‘jingle bells’. Principal ma’am appreciated the hard work, energy, and the new innovative ways put in by the staff and the students to make this virtual celebration a great success.

13.11.2020

DEEPAVALI – ARRAY OF LIGHTS CELEBRATIONS AT KBDAV-7

Diwali, often referred to as the festival of lights, is perhaps the most exuberant and popular festival to be celebrated not only in India, but in many regions across the globe. At this time, all feuds are forgotten as people are on the zenith of rejoice.

KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7B, Chandigarh left no stone unturned to ensure that the students bask in festivities and yet learn something new.

Inter School Diwali celebrations at the KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7B, Chandigarh illuminated everyone’s heart with joy and fervour. The celebrations comprised a bunch of interschool exhilarating activities for the student of Classes VIII - X. The students of Class VIII heralded the festival of lights by exhibiting their culinary skills in the ‘Edible Diya Competition. Children participated with full zeal and enthusiasm as they doled out nutritious yet delectable delicacies. Diyas displayed were a visual treat and were presented in an artistic and aesthetic style. Judges were overawed by the efforts of the participants and results were announced amidst tough competition. First position was secured by Amrit Kaur of VIII-D, closely followed by Niharika of VIII-B and Aarushi of VIII-A who bagged the second position. The third position was shared by Nancy of VIII-B and Yash Marjara of VIII-C.

Wherein Class VIII students exhibited their culinary skills, Class IX students showcased their creativity and imagination in the ‘Al Hena Competition- Time to Adore You Maa - Mehndi Competition’. The children had an opportunity to display their innate creative talents through this competition. Their spontaneity and creativity was put to test when they were required to come up with attractive designs. Group effort, individual inputs in the form of planning, designing, outlining, analyzing the theme and presenting the final mehndi designs- made the day for the winning teams. Kritika Dhingra of IX C bagged the first position, followed by Arjoo Of IX B and Vedika of IX-A who clinched second position. Third position was shared by Mandeep Sahu and Shagun of IX-D. This competition was an interesting and unique way to express creative talent of young KBDAVians and gave each of them an opportunity to contribute in some way or the other to a creative pursuit.

Rangoli Making has been an essential part of Diwali celebrations in our country. Although Diwali is a festival of lights, the Rangoli colours play a big role in bringing out the festive spirit during these celebrations. Therefore, to promote this traditional art form amongst our students, an Interhouse Lakshmi Footprint- Rangoli Competition was organised for Class X students. Different theme was given to the students as the challenge was to creatively incorporate Lakshmi footprints in their design which added a slight twist to the competition and encouraged the students to think in an innovative manner. Such beautiful use of colours and designs added to the festive galore. Gorakshi Sinha of X-B bagged the first position, followed by Vanshika Bhardwaj and Noorakshi Anand of X-B who clinched second position. Third position was shared by Barleen Kaur of X-B and Harmannat Kaur of X-A. Both Teachers and students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.

24.12.2019

KBDAV-7 Echoes with Christmas Carols

KBDAV-7 celebrated Christmas as much more than just a day for opening presents, but as a day for opening hearts to Holiness and Godliness.Tiny tots of Primary Section exhibited their talent through song and dance performances. The students enthralled the audience by enacting the scene of nativity. They emphasized the importance of caring & sharing and spreading goodness all around. The children spread cheer with their smiles and lovely attires. Children performed enthralling dances adding to the festive spirits.The children carried home the pleasure and pride of spreading peace, true to the spirit of the celebration.

Mrs. Pooja Prakash, the Principal, expressed her delight on seeing such enthusiasm in the children who brought the spirit of Christmas to life. She said happiness of the festival lies in celebrating together as a family.

13.11.2019

 A truck load of 2000 new woolens & jackets for children’s in Kashmir valley and 1500 Greeting Cards for Soldiers contributed by 25 prominent tricity Schools sent from Chandigarh

Chandigarh, November 13: Today, in an effort to show their love & friendship for children’s in Kashmir, School students from many prominent Schools of the tricity sent over 2000 new woolens and jackets for them along with thank you greeting cards for army soldiers stationed in Kashmir valley. The programme was organized by Yuvsatta-an NGO, CREST and Peace club of KB DAV Sr. Sec. Public School, with support of tricity Schools at the KB DAV-7 School campus.

Prominent amongt those who participated included Shri Debendra Dalai, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests,  Director, Department of Environment, Science & Technology and CEO, CREST at Chandigarh Administration, Mr. Mahavir Singh, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Member Secretary, State Legal Services Authority, U.T., Prof. Devi Sirohi, Former Chairperson, Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights-CCPCR, Major Abhishek Rathi representing Northern Command of Indian Army, Prof. Monica Munjial Singh, Member, CCPCR & Chairperson, Centre For Social Work, Panjab University, Shri TK Razdan, Principal, Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management,  Prof. Dazy Zarabi, Chairperson, Centre for Community Education and Disability Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Mrs. Monica Chawla, Principal, St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Sector 44D, Mr. Chanchal Singh, Advisor, CCPCR and Pramod Sharma, coordinator, Yuvsatta-NGO.

In her welcome address Mrs. Pooja Prakash, Principal of KB DAV-7 shared that now from last seven years the Peace Club of their School is collaborating with NGO-Yuvsatta in this noble endeavour promoting patriotism and national unity with gifts of new woolens for children’s in Kashmir valley and greenting cards for Soliders positioned there. Such initiative do inculcate the concept of ‘love for all and hatred for none’ among young minds.

Mr. Hira Lal Yadav from Mumbai, an internationally acclaimed youth motivator who specially move with cycle as his company carrying Rakhis & letters for soldiers posted in distant terrains appreciating the gesture of spending of thank you cards to army soldiers posted in border areas said that people outgrew the "mass sympathy" once the conflict such as the Kargil war or Mumbai terror attack was over. Displaying last letters of martyrs and citing numerous instances of acts of heroism, he asked students to stand up for the nation's soldiers.

The Chief Guest Mr. Debendra Dalai appreciating the role of partner Schools in highlighting the cause of national integration by participation of young students in such initiatives, recommended a dire need to insulate the country and young minds with feelings of patriotism and love for the country. He also mentioned that Unity of all Indians at all times is the most important thing we all have to work for.  As the real strength of nation lies in being united. A country is strong only when its citizens are united, like a family is strong whose members stay together.

As this programme was supported by CREST Chandigarh Renewal Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society, so Mr. Dalai added that ‘Go Solar & Save Polar’ is the new age mantra of 21^st century to curb climate change. And while Chandigarh has to achieve a target of generating 69 MW in solar power generation by 2022, but in a short space of 4-5 years Chandigarh in now producing around 30 MW from solar panels installed in both residential and government buildings. He also said that as Smart City is can only become smart, when its residents act smart. And he expressed his full confidence among Chandigarhian’s that they will rise to the challenge to go solar by adopting green power.

Besides KB DAV-7, prominent other Schools which partnered in this initiative included Delhi Public School, Chandigarh, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, AKSIPS-41 Smart School, Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Chandigarh, CL Aggarwal DAV Model School, IS Dev Samaj Sr. Sec. School, Strawberry Fields High School, Carmel Convent School, Madrasa Eizahal-Uloom Mujahidi, Manimajra, The British School, Chandigarh, St. Jospeh’s Sr. Sec. School, Sector 44D, Satluj Public School, Panchkula, Gurukul Global School, Manimara, Alliance International School, Banur, Punjab, DAV Police Public School, Panchukula, St. John’s High School, IS Dev Samaj Sr. Sec. School, Col. VR Mohan DAV Public School, Derrabassi etc.

In his vote of thanks Pramod Sharma, Coordinator, Yuvsatta expressed his gratitude to all partner Schools for regular support of past seven years to this ‘1 India Campaign’ of inculcating seeds of peace building, patriotism, national unity and integration among young minds.  He also said that this child to child gifts of new woolens with friendship cards surely sow seeds of love and friendship and at the same time prepares a new generation with creative minds and caring hearts.

Today in total of over 2000 new woolens/jackets with friendship cards and over 1500 Thank You/Greeting cards for soldiers were dispatched with help of Indian Army in an Army truck flagged off by Mr. Debendra Dalai, IFS from KB DAV-7.

Date:25.10.2019

Diwali Celebration with full fervour at KBDAV-7, Chandigarh

To emphasize on a grand celebration of an Eco-friendly Diwali, Young learners of Class II of KBDAV-7 conducted a scintillating Morning Assembly based on divine theme-Diwali. The learners came attired in the traditional dresses as Lord Rama, Laxman, Sita and Hanuman. The programme started with devotional bhajan followed by poems and thoughts. The young learners kept the tradition alive by depicting Ramayan Scene. A dance on melodious song “Deepawali Aayi Re” was presented by learners. The programme was concluded with a pledge to avoid crackers and save mother earth. After this “Raj Tilak” of Lord Rama was done by Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash.

To add to fervour, Class III to VII children depicted “Rajya Abhishek” of Lord Rama in Ayodhya after his 14 years of exile. The students dressed up as various characters of Epic Ramayana, added a religious flavour to the ceremony. The “Tableau” of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Sita went from class to class in whole campus and it was a treat to watch them.

In the end Principal, Mrs. Pooja Prakash applauded the hard work and efforts of young learners and teachers.

Date:21.06.2019

September 9, 2013 International Literacy Day witnesses enthusiastic participation

The Staff and Students celebrate the International Literacy Day in the campus. Poster competitions, extempore and recitation competitions are held for students of Saral Ahsaas, in collaboration with Inner Wheel Club.

September 21, 2013 Curtain Raiser for the 8th International Youth Peace Fest

International Peace Day is celebrated through a curtain raiser for the upcoming 8th International Youth Peace Fest, being organized in the city by Yuvsatta and Dr. G.C. Mishra Memorial Educational & Charitable Trust. The theme “Safety of Girls” remains the highlight.

September 27, 2013 International Youth Peace Fest

The school played host to the International Youth Peace Fest Delegates. The evening was replete with memorable performances by foreign delegates. The Peace Club members from various tri-city schools received the Peace Awards for their commendable services in inculcating a spirit of brotherhood and tolerance among school children.

September 30, 2013 International Youth attend City’s Peace Fest
On the 5th Day of the ongoing International Youth Peace Fest 2013 in the city, nearly 65 International Delegates from China, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Venezuela, Thailand, Kenya & Brazil visited KBDAV-7, Chandigarh to interact with the Saral Ahsaas Children (A School for Underprivileged) of the school.
1st October being the Interfaith, Trust and Harmony Day, all International Peace-Activists, delegate students and teachers take a pledge for promoting Harmony, Goodwill, Love, Non-violence and Peace in the world. The Pledge includes respect for all human beings on grounds of humanity regardless of race, religion, language, gender and nationality.

October 1, 2009 peace parade by school students
During the 4th International Students’ Peace Fest 2009, 100 students of KBDAV-7 took part in the Peace Parade with a mission to promote “Disarmament” and “Ahmisa” in the world. Noted environmentalist Shri. Sunder Lal Bahuguna Ji & Smt. Vimla Bahuguna Ji; Mr. Bernie Meyer, American Gandhi; Mr. Donald Machvinchey, American Gandhi and other peace activists head the Peace Parade.

September 30, 2009 Multi- Cultural Evening of 4th International Students’ Peace Fest 2009

KBDAV-7, the co-host of 4th International Students’ Peace Fest 2009 organized a Multi-cultural evening on 30th September 2009 (Wednesday) for 450 young peace activists who converged from different countries like US, UK, UAE, South Asia and different states of India under one roof with a mission to provide a platform for cross-fertilization of ideas through greater interaction among the students. The prominent guests present to grace the occasion were noted environmentalist Shri Sunder Lal Bahuguna Ji & Smt. Vimla Bahuguna Ji; Mr. Bernie Meyer, American Gandhi; Mr. Donald Machvinchey, American Gandhi; Shri BC Gupta, IAS, Financial Commissioner, Government of Punjab & Vice President, Punjab Cricket Association, Mohali. Scintillating performances by the countries participating in the peace fest added colour to the evening.
September 27, 2009 Inauguration of 4th International Students’ Peace Fest 2009
KB DAV-7’s budding peace activists genuinely contributed their bit in the 4th International Students’ Peace Fest 2009 by being the host for the student delegates who visited Chandigarh from neighbouring countries for the cultural exchange programme. 10 Students of the school made stay arrangements from 27th September 2009 to 1st October 2009 at their homes for the guests.

September 17, 2009 Delegation from the US Embassy, New Delhi

 KB DAV-7, Chandigarh hosted a visit of delegates from US Embassy, New Delhi with a “mission to promote peace messages of the budding city enthusiasts, to be projected on a “global level”. The Chief Guest, Mr. Paul Herman, Chief of Immigrant Visa Services at US Embassy, New Delhi appreciated the efforts of Campaign Peace City and the KBDAV-7 Peace Members to promote culture of peace and non-violence. The highpoint of the visit was to discuss the upcoming 4th International Peace Festival to be held at Chandigarh from 27.09.2009 to 01.10.2009.

July 22, 2009 Presentation of Annual Peace Awards to Principal / Teacher Incharge of TRICITY Peace Clubs
Annual Peace Awards 2009 for the session 2008-09 was given to best peace clubs functioning in the city. The awards were given from Kailash Bahl B.S. Bahl Memorial Trust and Peace City Chandigarh at august hands of Mrs. Asha Hooda, wife of Chief Minister, Haryana. Kailash Bahl Memorial Peace Award from Kailash Bahl B.S. Bahl Trust was given to Dr. Surendra Singh, Principal, Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 33-D, Chandigarh. The award consists of a Cash Prize of Rs. 5100/- a shawl and a memento. Mrs. Anuradha Jairath, Coordinator of KBDAV-7 was also honoured for promoting KBDAV-7 Peace Club. The School Ambulance facility, available for 24 hours, was started by Mrs. Asha Hooda.

May 8 – 9, 2009 Peace Trainers Training Programme  

Peace Club of KB DAV-7 in association with Yuvsatta organized a Two Days’ Peace Trainers Training Programme for Teacher’s Incharge of around 100 Peace Clubs in various schools and colleges of the city. Noted environmentalist, Padam Vibhushan, Shri. Sunder Lal Bahuguna and his wife Vimla Bahuguna addressed the teachers. Gandhian scholar Prof. N. Radhakrishnan interacted with the teachers. Dr. S.V. Prabhat, Chairman, Indian Council of Rural Institutes, Hyderabad shared his knowledge with the teachers during the training programme. The highlight of the programme was to dedicate the academic year 2009-10 for promotion of peace in Chandigarh.

December 23-28, 2008 Shorya saptah –   an Army Attachment Camp  
 A six days’ Army Attachment Camp named as ‘Shorya Saptah’ was organized for 100 students of Class VI and VII. Students got the opportunity to understand the work ethos and details about Indian Army at Ferozepur Border. Students visited Anglo-Sikh War Memorial, Hussainiwala Border to pay homage to Saheed Bhagat Singh, Raj Guru and Sukhdev. Students visited Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh at Amritsar.

December 4, 2008 Flag Day awareness programme

Flag Day Awareness programme commemorated the valiant Martyrs, who laid their lives for the country. Major General Rajesh Pant, VSM, Chief Signal Officer, HQ Western Command presided over the function. School children paid tributes to the martyrs and brave soldiers who laid their lives in Mumbai Terror Attack.

November 20, 2008 Visit to religious places during national integration week

A trip of 40 budding peace activities was arranged to religious places like Gurudwara, Church, Temple and Mosque as a part of ‘National Integration Week’. Lectures by prominent priests, who gave one common message to live in peace, equality with truth, justice, compassion, love and human dignity, were arranged for the children.

September 28 to October 1, 2008 Students participated in 3rd International students’ peace festival 
Ms. Simran Verma of Class IX and an active member of peace club along with teacher incharge Ms. Anjana Sharma actively participated in 3rd International Students’ Peace Festival. School students shared their views, culture and school education system with other students visiting Chandigarh from neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Nepal and Iran.

September 2, 2008 Workshop for teachers of DAV schools to promote peace club
A workshop for teachers of various DAV Schools was organized to promote peace activities in their school and motivate Peace clubs in their school.

August 26, 2008 visit of Teacher - Student delegates from Singapore
A team of 60 teacher-student delegates from Singapore visit school under Education-cum-Culture Exchange Programme. The Singapore delegation participated in Havan organized by school students followed by demonstration of IT lessons of Mathematics by the Mathematics teacher from Yishun Secondary School, Singapore. Live Bhangra presented by school students was a special attraction for the delegation.

August 6, 2008 Hiroshima Anniversary marked in school

School commemorates Hiroshima Day. 500 City school students participated in Inter School Essay / Poetry Writing Competition. Mr. Pramod Kohli, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court awarded the winners.

 May 8 - 9, 2008 Inauguration of Peace Trainers Programmes

A two-day Peace Trainer Training Programme was inaugurated where Justice Mr. Suryakant, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Mr. S.K. Setia, DPI(S) were the chief guests. Around 150 teachers and principals participated in the programme. Special Commendation Award was given to Ms. Ramandeep, Coordinator, KBDAV for promoting peace club activities in his school.

April 9, 2008 Discussion on ‘Indo-Pak peace friendship’ 

Dr. Mubashir Mirza, Chairman, CYDA (Centre of Youth Development and Activities) visited school and addressed active peace members of the school clubs. Students actively participated in the discussion on “Indo-Pak Peace Friendship.”

April 3, 2008 Gandhi’s Autobiography reforming jail inmates 

The impact of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy came to the fore in the most unexpected place-the Model Jail, Burail. Tiding over stress, pain and growing isolation, over 200 inmates gathered at the lush green lawns of highly fortified Jail Complex to receive certificates and autobiographies of Gandhiji from Mr. Justice Vijendra Jain, Chief Justice, Punjab & Haryana High Court. The programme christened as ‘Gandhi Peace Exam’ unique by all standards was designed by KBDAV-7 and Yuvsatta (an NGO).

February 13, 2008  Visit of Teacher Ambassadors from U.K.

10 Teacher Ambassadors from U.K. visited school under education cum cultural exchange programme.In the informal interaction between the teachers, students and the guests, the detailed working of school was highlighted through the computer presentation.

January 7, 2008 Visit of American Gandhi Mr. Bernie Meyer- American Gandhi

 Mr. Bernie Meyer visited school as a part of ongoing campaign for Peace City Chandigarh. Mr. Pardeep Chhabra, Mayor Chandigarh was the Chief Guest on this occasion.  On January 4, 2008, 56 students were felicitated after a Peace mission to Belgaum, Karnataka. 13 school students, who left on a 13-day trip to Belgaum, Karnataka for an Educational cum Cultural Exchange Programme were felicitated by Mr. S.K. Setia, DPI (S) with certificates and momentos.

December 21, 2007 to January 2, 2008 Trip to Belgaum for Peace between two states

October 2, 2007 school hosts 2nd Indo-Pak Peace Mission 

School was a co-host for 2nd Indo-Pak International Peace Meet 2007. 150 students from Pakistan and neighbouring states visited city and school where informal interaction sessions were held.

August 6, 2007 Hiroshima anniversary marked at KB DAV-7  

To mark Hiroshima Anniversary, an Essay and Poetry writing contest was held on the theme of ‘Forgiveness’ and a film ‘War Games’ – a BBC documentary on nuclear threat was organized.

January 13, 2007 Promotion of Peace Club KB DAV-7   

KBDAV-7 Peace Club in association with Yuvsatta, Chandigarh, Peace City Campaign organized a function highlighting the need for promoting Peace and Non-violence amongst the students.
Smt. Tara Gandhi Bhatacharjee, Grand Daughter of Mahatma Gandhi and Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal, Union Minister of State for Finance were the special Guests on the occasion.

May 13, 2006 Visit of Pakistan Teacher Ambassadors in school   
KBDAV-7 took the first step forward in fostering friendly ties and extending the hand of friendship to the visiting teacher educators from Kot Billa, Pakistan. A Havan was performed in their honour and they were shown a detailed presentation of the working of the school.

 August 31, 2005 Indo-Pakistan Peace Mission
To strengthen the bonds of peace and harmony between India and Pakistan, Yuvsatta coordinator alongwith two Amercian followers of Gandhian values (John Silliphant & Mark Peters) visited the school on August 31, 2005.  They initiated and motivated the students to write friendship post-cards, letter cards and messages to be sent to the fellow students in Pakistan. 
40 Students of the school alongwith the guests, visited the Blind Students’ Institute in Sector-26, Chandigarh where the school students wrote friendship post-cards which the visually-impaired students dictated to them.

August 12, 2005 Gandhi Media Literacy Programme

To make students understand media and to empower them with Media skills, a Gandhi Media Literacy Programme was launched during an orientation workshop at Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36, Chandigarh on August 12, 2005. Forty budding journalists from KBDAV-7 took part in a day long Gandhi Media Literacy Workshop for Formal Training. Regular weekly interaction meetings / practical experiences of 40 budding journalists shall be held in the school campus. Emphasis shall be  laid on how to use media to develop and publicize messages that are healthy, constructive and too often ignored by our society.  Main aim of the Media literacy Programme Students shall be well trained by January 30, 2006 i.e. martyrdom day of Gandhi Ji to publish their own articles in the House magazine. The next step will be to help develop a critical understanding and analysis of media amongst students.
April 21 to May 5, 2005 The trip to Belgaum for Peace between two states 
15 students from KB DAV-7 alongwith other 15 students of the city went on a 13-day long trip to Belgaum, Bijapur (Karnataka) and Goa on a Peace-Mission from April 21, 2005 to May 5, 2005. The two cities Chandigarh and Karnataka had joined hands to promote peace in order to strengthen its ties through students.  The students met the former Minister of Karnataka and Chairman of Belgaum Integrated Rural Development Scheme (BIRDS). Students attended various seminars and workshops in Belgaum. After coming back from the 13-day long trip, the students shared their experiences with Mayor Anu Chattrath on May 06, 2005.