Principal Madhu Bahl, a certified Master Trainer for AEP Programme took “The First Step” wherein she launched the City Beautiful’s first Red Ribbon Club to promote awareness among youth for HIV-AIDS. Inaugurated by the August hands of the then First Lady, Mrs. Jean Rodrigues, the club has taken initiatives to sensitize the school children about crucial health issues and raised awareness about how their conduct requires the requisite reasoning and fore-thought every time they act.

The objective of the KBDAV Red Ribbon Club is to provide correct information on HIV-AIDS and to reduce the spread of the disease, which can have a heavy impact on the Indian economy.  This can be achieved by imparting proper education on sex, sexuality and HIV-AIDS by acquiring new skills on communication, self-protection, care, support and effective group interaction.

The school students are updated through workshops and documentaries about the current trends and the important need to maintain healthy life styles. The club continues to address the behavior, attitude and knowledge-based queries of its young members, for it strongly believes that support and effective group interactions are the keys to its success. Principal Madhu Bahl encourages several debate / declamation competitions, essay writing competitions, dramas, poem recitation competitions and skits to create awareness among her school children. 
Initiatives undertaken by the Club since its Inception

Blood Donation Camp at KBDAV - 7  A SUCCESS

Date:24.12.2022

Keeping up with the tradition of the School, a Blood Donation Camp was held on 24th December 2022 on the campus of KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 - B, Chandigarh in association with Blood Bank Society, PGIMER, Sector. 12, Chandigarh. A lot many parents and patrons came forward for this noblest cause. Blood Donation makes us someone's saviour, and is therefore, a virtuous gesture. As many as 63 units of Blood were collected by the dedicated team of doctors from PGI. Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash thanked all the donors for making this event a success. 

Date:27.12.2019

PROTECTION FROM AIDS,STDs LESSON FOR NSS CAMP

On the fourth day of the NSS camp at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh,  Mrs. Beenu Malhotra, the teacher of English from the school presented an inspirational session on  ‘SELF – ESTEEM’. The session included the elements of Self-Esteem and how to boost it by developing different strategies. The volunteers were suggested to believe in themselves and through a video were conveyed ‘Procrastination is the thief of time’.. They would benefit from their ‘altered routine’ even during their exams which are round the corner. The volunteers liked the session a lot and gave it thumbs up.

Two dedicated former students, Fairy and Febby from the previous year’s batch, paid a surprise visit to the camp and talked to the volunteers about their experience from last year, being NSS volunteers themselves.  They motivated the volunteers to attend the camp religiously and not for the sake of it. They said there is a lot to learn from the camp, if they wish to. They thanked their alma mater and the staff members for the support and encouragement extended to them during their stay with the school.

The day ended on a high note with Mr. Sunil Panghal  from State AIDS Control Society, U. T. Chandigarh addressing the volunteers on one of the most sensitive and vulnerable issues – AIDS. Mr. Panghal spoke in detail not only about causes, symptoms and diagnosis of AIDS, but also about other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), which are equally a matter of concern. He removed certain myths surrounding AIDS, and kept asking the volunteers certain questions in between to remove their hesitations about this condition. The volunteers felt informed and ‘protected’.

Date:07.12.2019

99 UNITS OF BLOOD COLLECTED AT BLOOD DONATION CAMP IN KBDAV-7, CHANDIGARH

“Blood can circulate forever, if you keep donating it.” An overwhelming response was seen by the donors that included the Parents, Teachers and Class IV Employees and the community people who came forward for this noble cause to the Blood Donation Camp organized by KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh on 7th December 2019 (Saturday) between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm. The Blood Donation Camp was successfully organized in association with the team from "Blood Bank, PGI" Chandigarh and the staff of KBDAV-7, Chandigarh, sponsored by HDFC Bank who wholeheartedly came forward for the noble cause.

Parents voluntarily donated in large numbers and the school registered 157 parents for the noble cause. Both Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff donated Blood for the noble deed. The Class IV Employees Drivers, Peons, Conductors, Sweepers, Aayas of the school made an honest attempt to be the active donors and came forward self-motivated to save lives of others. 99 units of Blood were collected successfully.

The NSS Volunteers of NSS Unit and staff of KBDAV-7 actively participated for the success of the camp. Putting their heart and soul into it, every staff member of KBDAV-7, Chandigarh took it as a mission to be accomplished.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by the able hands of the Secretary, DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi, Shri Ravinder Talwar who visited the venue and encouraged the parents, teachers and class IV employees engaged in this Endeavour to help the society.

Chief Guest Shri Ravinder Talwar said, “Every Blood Donor is a life saver and the school is doing a wonderful job by holding Blood Donation Camp twice a year.”

Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash said, “It is our commitment towards the society that School holds Blood Donation Camp regularly every year.” She thanked the parents and appreciated their noble gesture to donate blood by being the role model for their children and society. She says “Community connect has motivated the donors to come forward to the Blood Donation Camp.”

December 27, 2013 – Workshop on Leadership Skills and Human Rights

55 Volunteers of the club took part in the workshop on Leadership Skills and ‘Human Rights – a perspective’, along with interactive sessions on AIDS Awareness and First-Aid .

September 8, 2012 Blood Donation Camp 

Children learn to be a part of real-life situations and connect with the community when the school takes the initiative to organize a Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with Rotary Club, Chandigarh within its campus. The Parents of the school, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff, Class IV Employees, donors from sister DAV Institutions show their solidarity by collecting 85 units of blood.

February 5, 2012 AIDS awareness drive

A play on AIDS was performed by Senior School Red Ribbon Club members at Sip ‘n’ Dine in honour of Inner Wheel Club President and members, Chandigarh. The thought provoking play related to real life situations dealt with issues of drug abuse, prevalence of voluntary blood donation for money and misuse of freedom by youngsters in today’s time.

December 1, 2011 Growing Instances of Drug Abuse –Talk Show at PTC news Channel

15 Students from Class X to XII participated in the PTC News Channel Show on the growing instances of drug abuse among the youth in Chandigarh, organized by Yuvsatta. Aired on National Television, the show provided the young minds a platform to express their views and question experts on the crucial need to prevent it.

April 30, 2011 Poster Competition on prevalence of drug abuse 

Prominent Health Concerns take Centre Stage when A Poster-Making Competition on “Miracle Drugs” was held in school campus in association with Simply Health Plus, which is working hand-in-hand to raise awareness about good health practices among the school students. 

 December 11, 2010 Altruism reigns at School Campus 

Community connectedness remains the central philosophy at KBDAV-7. Parents, staff and Class IV employees joined hands to contribute 65 units of blood at Blood Donation Camp held in collaboration with Inner Wheel Club, Chandigarh. A Certificate and Gift was awarded to laude the effort of the donor. 

December 24, 2009 Human Rights Day Celebration

To celebrate Human Rights Day, children raised several issues of child labour, racial discrimination, terrorism and human rights through Power-Point Presentation, Poster Making Competitions and Quiz.

 August 3, 2009 inter School Elocution contest

As a part of ongoing “Forgiveness Week Observance” being marked in city to inculcate the greatest virtue “Forgiveness” among school children, Interschool Elocution Contest was held in school. 15 Students participated in the contest. Sh. T.N. Singla, FCA & Director, State Bank of India, the Chief Guest of the day, gave away the prizes to the winners. 

September 9, 2008 World Suicide Prevention Week Celebrated  

 As a part of ongoing “World Suicide Prevention Week, school students participated in various stress- relieving activities like cracking jokes, mimicry, poster making and laughing exercises.

April 14, 2009 Workshop for adolescent girls

A Workshop for adolescent girls was organized at KBDAV-7 by Simply Health Plus Pvt. Ltd. in association with KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School-7. Principal Madhu Bahl, being AEP Master Trainer organized the programme for the girl students of Class VI & VII. A movie on growth and development was shown to girl students in multimedia lab. Lecture by Dr. Ruchika Seth from Procter and Gamble was delivered. Dr. Manisha Sahni, Director, Simply Health Plus Pvt. Ltd., gave tips on balanced diet, right amount of exercise, health and hygiene.

September 2, 2006 Blood Donation Camp