KB DAV – 7 has broadened the students’ horizons by introducing NSS (National Service Scheme) in the school. NSS, another facet in the higher education system, provides orientation to the youth, preparing them for community service while they are studying in educational institutions. School NSS unit functions effectively in the school under Programme Officer Mr. Mantoshpal Singhand able guidance of School Principal Mrs. Madhu Bahl. It provides opportunities to students for being a part of a larger family and getting trained as NSS volunteer. NSS unit organizes extensive lectures on – HIV-AIDS Awareness, First-Aid, Hygiene, Human Rights, Drug Abuse, Female Foeticide, Women Empowerment while inculcating Moral Values through meditation, Yoga Practices and field visits to Old Age Homes and Institute for visually impaired. As a service to society, Regular and Special Camps are held from time to time giving exposure to volunteers about various life experiences.

NSS CAMP AT KB DAV 7 CONCLUDES ON A POSITIVE NOTE

The 7-day NSS Special camp at KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 -B, Chandigarh that began on 23rd December 2023 concluded on 29th December 2023 on a positive note. Dr. Nemi Chand, the State Liaison Officer, NSS Cell, UT Chandigarh graced the occasion. NSS song by the volunteers was cheered by one and all, and it set the Valedictory rolling. 

A sneak peek into the seven wonderful days of NSS camp was shown through a PPT. The video of Nukkad Natak staged during the camp by enthusiastic volunteers was played and appreciated by one and all. Aryan Gautam, a volunteer, spoke about the importance of NSS in a student's life. Prachi Verma recited a beautiful poem on the value of NSS. Some volunteers later came up and presented their charts on different serious issues. Finally, Dr. Nemi Chand spoke and encouraged the volunteers to take up the duties of NSS even at the later stages of their lives.

He further said that NSS would not only shape their futures, but also the future of the country. He then awarded some titles to the deserving NSS volunteers. A vote of thanks brought the function to its happy ending.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEARTS, VOLUNTEERS TOLD ON DAY 6 OF NSS CAMP

The volunteers at K.B. D.A.V. Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7-B, Chandigarh got to learn a few tips on how to take care of their heart, one of the most vital organs of our body. A team of specialist Doctors from Fortis Hospital, Mohali, regular visitors to the NSS Camp, came with their paraphernalia, and spoke of certain health issues related to heart. They also gave the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, and demonstrated how a patient of heart attack can be saved in that golden period. This was followed by a session by Ms. Aanchal Sharma, a counsellor from Fortis Hospital, Mohali, who guided the volunteers in managing their day to day stress that they feel during their exams days.

The most happening event of the day was the visit to Bapu Dham Colony, the adopted village of the School, where the volunteers went to perform Nukkad Naatak on the issue of political discord in the country. The Naatak was a huge success as the people who gathered around them clapped for the participating volunteers and cheered them on for their efforts. 

YOGA SESSION, ELECTION, AIDS AWARENESS DISCUSSED ON 5TH DAY OF NSS CAMP

The fifth day at the NSS camp at K.B. D.A.V. Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7- B, Chandigarh started on an energetic note as the volunteers gathered in the rink of the school to perform a Yoga session with Mr. Anurag. The learners were informed about the importance of Yoga poses on our body, spirit and mind. The learners so liked the session that they pledged to make Yoga a part of their daily routine. The next session was conducted by Principal Jayara from the Blind School at Sector. 26, Chandigarh. An excellent motivator as he is, Principal Jayara brought forth the challenges that are faced by the blind people throughout their lives. The blind, he said, also dream and imaginations of their own, though they know no colour, if they are blind since their birth. 

Another fruitful session happened when Mr. Sunil Panghal walked in from AIDS Control Cell, UT, Chandigarh to speak about the spread of AIDS through HIV virus that has been silently happening across the country. He also warned of how there is yet no cure for this disease, and prevention is the only remedy. The volunteers moved on to attend an informative session with Mr.Shankar from Election Office, UT, Chandigarh. Mr. Shankar made the volunteers aware of their voting rights and the serious responsibility attached with it. Post-lunch, the volunteers went ahead with a theatre workshop with Mr. Pradeep and prepared for the Nukkad Naatak.

4TH DAY OF NSS CAMP JAM PACKED WITH ACTIVITIES  

The 4th Day of NSS camp at KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7 B, Chandigarh was full of activities and lectures for the volunteers. The day began with a lecture by Ms. Manisha and Ms. Vinita from Prasanchetas Foundation, an NGO on ‘Raddi Se Pragati’ initiative. The learners learnt how to best use the waste and make the best creations out of it. This session was followed by a session by Traffic Police personnel from Chandigarh Traffic Police, U. T. Chandigarh. The personnel guided the learners towards following each and every traffic rule while driving on the roads. They showed some videos of accidents, some of them fatal, when the driver did not follow traffic rules and went careless. They awarded the learners who gave correct answers to their questions by the end of the session. 

Then came in Mr. Ishaan Dogra, an alumnus of the School from the 2007 batch, currently working as an advocate with the District Court and High Court. He talked to the volunteers about Legal Literacy. He talked about the legal awareness that each citizen must have. He said new laws are being implemented and old laws are being discarded, but hardly anyone is aware about the changes. He encouraged the volunteers to filter information that they receive, only to use the one that works for them the best. The day followed a session by Ms. Praveen Mahajan, from MOHAN Foundation, where MOHAN stands for Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network. Ms.Mahajan spoke about "living life after death" by donation of one's organs. She informed the volunteers that blood, bone marrow, single kidney, portion of lung, portion of liver, portion of pancreas and skin can be donated. She also said that one deceased donor can give life to nine people. She encouraged the volunteers to pledge their organs after they are gone. Post-lunch, the volunteers participated in a theatre workshop with Mr. Pradeep.

REFLECTION OF NOBILITY THROUGH BLOOD DONATION CAMP AT KBDAV- 7, CHANDIGARH

The School took the initiative for the noble cause of donating blood while maintaining its tradition. The Blood Donation Camp began at 9.00 a.m. and concluded at 1:00 p.m., collecting 54 units of blood. The School is always ahead in taking such initiatives, involving the community in this noble cause, which involves the parents of the School children. 

Mrs. Pooja Prakash, the Principal, expressed her gratitude towards the donor parents of the School.

The NSS Unit of the School started its 7-Day Special Camp with the noble cause of Blood Donation. One day before, the NSS volunteers took out a rally in Sector. 7, moving from street to street, promoting blood donation. The volunteers even distributed pamphlets that motivated them for this good cause. 

This was followed by an introduction to the NSS camp by NSS PO Mrs. Nitu Vashishth through a PPT.  She explained the importance of the 7-day NSS camp, and distributed duties to the volunteers. Mr. Harminder and Mr. Sachin Lohan from the Arts Department of the School took a session with the volunteers to train them in the art of glass painting, which was a unique experience for the volunteers. 

The NSS volunteers, by the end of the day, pledged to donate blood at regular times, when they turned 18.

KB DAV NSS VOLUNTEERS PLANT LIFE WITH A TREE PLANTATION DRIVE

It has not taken too long for the problem of global warming to be accentuated with the world average temperature soaring high and setting new records. Keeping in mind the need for more trees to be planted in the vicinity, KB DAV SENIOR SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL- NSS Wing shook hands with the Municipal Corporation office in Chandigarh to hold a tree plantation drive on 22 July, 2023 in front of the School building and Sports Complex area in Sector. 7, Chandigarh. As many as 60 saplings were planted by the NSS volunteers with the help of MCC workers present there. The NSS Programme Officer Mrs. Nitu Vashishth led the drive under the able guidance of the School Principal, Mrs. Pooja Prakash. The volunteers understood the need of not only planting one sapling every year, but also adopting that sapling and taking care of it from year to year till it becomes a tree. The volunteers pledged to keep their surroundings always green and propagate the message far and wide.

NSS CAMP AT KBDAV 7 STARTS WITH A NOBLE CAUSE

24th December 2022 was made special at KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 - B, Chandigarh for two reasons - one, a Blood Donation Camp was organised at the School to donate blood- the ultimate renewable resource- for the needy, and two, the jump-start of a Special NSS Camp for a Unit of 50 volunteers from Class XII. The day began with a PPT presentation by NSS PO Mr. Shekhar Juneja detailing the objectives, duties and responsibilities under the NSS banner. A quiz based on the PPT was organised among the volunteers to test how much they had understood the objectives of the camp. Simultaneously, a blood donation camp was held at Bio Lab of the School, with the NSS volunteers taking up charge. Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash then addressed the NSS Unit and encouraged the learners to gain the maximum from the different Resource Persons that come and speak to them on different social issues. The Art and Craft Department of the school gave the volunteers the knowledge of making masks, and encouraged them to help distribute those masks among the public. Later in the day, a documentary on Srinivasa Ramanujan, as a tribute to the great Indian Mathematician, was shown to the volunteers. The day was full of activities buzzing in the camp.

NSS VOLUNTEERS HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL ON DAY 3 OF CAMP

The third day at the NSS camp was jam-packed as the NSS unit had a bevy of activities one after the other, keeping the volunteers busy throughout the day. At the daybreak, the volunteers had their hands soaked in the material to make mural paintings, under the guidance of the Art and Craft Department of the School. The volunteers loved it and found the activity so easy and interesting. 

The immediate next session was with Mr. Gautam Bhardwaj from State Legal Services Authority, UT, Chandigarh who apprised the volunteers with the concept of Legal Literacy. He said that after many attempts, the Legal Literacy has been conceded as an instrument of qualitative change at the basic level. He mentioned that in recent years, the government has introduced a slew of measures to improve access to justice and justice delivery like setting up e-courts under a Mission Mode Project. The next session was with a team of Doctors from Fortis Hospital under the leadership of Mrs. Meena Batta who demonstrated the process of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to revive the heart in case of emergencies. The team of doctors also spoke about the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. The volunteers then got counselled by Ms. Anchal from the Hospital into their preparation for their final Board Exams and the ways to ward off the stress that approaches the young minds with the approaching exams. The day closed with a very interesting Theatre Workshop by Mr. Vinod Bharti who spoke about the nitty-gritty related to the theatre presentation. He also helped the volunteers preparing for the Nukkad Naatak to bring finesse in their acting skills.

Day 4 at NSS Camp at KBDAV 7  FULL OF INFORMATIVE STIMULUS ENERGY

Day 4 at the NSS camp at KB DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector. 7- B, Chandigarh opened on a Yoga Session with Mr. Suraj, the Yoga Instructor taking the volunteers on a journey of beneficial Yoga Asanas. He kept on informing the volunteers simultaneously about the gains that accrue from each asana that we perform, if we make it a habit. The next on the platter was a motivational talk by Principal Shri J. S. Jayara, the Head of Blind Institute, Sector. 26, Chandigarh. He spoke some motivational quotes and shared some stories of success that even the disabled people like the blind can also achieve.  The next session was with Mr. Shankar from Election Office, Chandigarh who enlightened the volunteers about the voting process and the dire need to have a voter I-card. He intimated them about the Voter Helpline App that each of them can access and apply for the same. Rolling over, through a video call, the volunteers got connected with Christ University, Bengaluru, from where the Professors spoke to them about the career options that they have after their schooling and the fields that they would like to join. The volunteers could not be more thankful for all the sessions that they attended one after the other today. The day ended once again at the Theatre Workshop where the volunteers got to know the depth of Acting skills and the preparations required for the same.

 FUN, FROLIC, INFORMATION - DAY 5 AT NSS CAMP HAD IT ALL

The NSS camp at KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 - B moved into its 5th Day today with the learners garnering more of information, but in a fun, playful manner. The first session received Mr. Siddaq Preet Singh, the Sustainability Instructor from  Thapar School of Management who came with his team to deliver a lecture on sustainability. He said that sustainability is not just environmentalism. Embedded in most definitions of sustainability we also find concerns for social equity and economic development. Adopting sustainable practices, whether large or small, can have significant impacts in the long run. He added that  by the end of the twentieth century, many of these ideas had come together in the call for ‘sustainable development.’

The next session was an unforgettable one with Mr. Bhupinder Singh from the Traffic Police, Chandigarh coming in to deliver his message in his unique way which he is known for widely. He sang songs to bring home the message that following traffic rules is all the more important if we wish to stay safe on roads. He encouraged the young volunteers in his own style to obey safety tips and not risk their and others' lives while driving. The next session was a question and answer session with Ms. Shelly Sood, a renowned counsellor, pitching in, and answering all curious queries of the young minds. The volunteers felt content by the end of the session. The last session before the lunch break found the young volunteers meditating to the instructions of Ms. Nisha, a Science teacher from the School who motivated them to make meditation a habit in this fast-moving and hectic life. The Theatre Workshop with Mr. Vinod Bharti continued after lunch.

NSS Camp Concludes On an Invigorating Note at KBDAV 7

The 7-day NSS Special Camp at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7 B, Chandigarh concluded on a high note on 30th December 2022. Mrs. Harinder Kaur, Regional Director, NSS, Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, presided over the function. The volunteers presented a PPT that showcased what all the volunteers did during the 7-day camp. A video showed the Nukkad Naatak performed by the volunteers at Mani Majra- the adopted village of the School. The theme of the Nukkad Naatak was: Mental Health issues with the youngsters. 

The volunteers then presented their charts that they had created on different social issues like Drugs Addiction and Recurrence of Covid Infection. The volunteers had created some mural paintings which they showed the next thing. 

The volunteers then recited poems and spoke about the lessons they learnt from the 7-day camp. The prizes were then given away to the winning volunteers on the camp. Khyati Jain won the Best Volunteer title for being involved in all tasks voluntarily. The Chief Guest of the day then addressed the volunteers and encouraged the volunteers to take up NSS even in their graduation as it can help them in more ways than one.

The Valedictory concluded on a Vote of Thanks by NSS PO Mr. Shekhar Juneja. 

NSS CAMP AT KBDAV-7 GOES FOR A THROBBING START 

December 24,2020- December 30,2020

A special 7-day NSS Camp started at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7-B, Chandigarh on 24th December 2020 bringing to action certain activities that the volunteers shall enthusiastically participate in. On the first day, the 50-member Unit of the school joined virtually as well as physically, with half of the learners connected online. The camp was inaugurated by the Principal of the school, Mrs. Pooja Prakash who addressed the volunteers and encouraged them to participate whole-heartedly in the activities lined up for them in a span of 7 days, and understand NSS from a closer look.

The NSS PO Mr. Shekhar Juneja then presented a PPT that highlighted the aims and objectives of NSS, with a special focus on the regular activities and the special camp. A session on Basic Life Support System presented by Ms. Natasha, the Clinical Instructor from Fortis Hospital under the guidance of Mrs. Meena Batta, Manager, Marketing Department, closed the day. The session was conducted online, but very effective as it gave a peep into what basically can be done in case someone around us receives a heart attack or a cardiac arrest.

KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 - B, Chandigarh, thanks to Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Head Constable, Swayam team from UT police. The training was to defend oneself in case one is face to face with an unpleasant situation/person. It was difficult to judge what was more interesting – Mr. Sanjay’s lecture to the boys and girls on the right mode of living or his training of different strong moves to defend oneself in case of emergencies. He spoke about the lifestyle that is responsible for making us dullards, and camouflaging our capabilities, which are otherwise integrally present inside us. He then demonstrated different moves that can be used for self-defence, focusing on the strong and weak points in a human body. Even the learners attached online did the moves at their homes and enjoyed learning them.

SELF-DEFENCE TRAINING – THE BEST EXPERIENCE ON DAY 2 OF NSS CAMP

The second session was taken by Mr. Harminder Singh, Mrs. Gaganpreet Kaur and Mr. Sachin Lohan, the Art and Craft faculty of KBDAV - 7, Chandigarh who very nicely taught mask-making to the learners. The learners from Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Sector. 8 – D, Chandigarh also joined in virtually under the PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME. This session was also a learning experience of its kind as the learners had never believed earlier that mask-making was such fun and so easy. The learners, both physically and virtually present, learnt the art enthusiastically.

RUN FOR THE HEALTHY YOU DAY 3 OF NSS CAMP

The third day of the NSS camp at KBDAV-7, Chandigarh saw the enthusiastic volunteers come out of their houses to go to the nearby park, and run/ jog/ cycle for an hour. The idea was to promote Health and Fitness among these youngins, and to imbibe the importance of exercising in a daily routine. Some of the volunteers also created videos of themselves exercising. They said they now realize the importance of including exercise and yoga in their daily routines.

VOLUNTEERS PONDER OVER CAREER CHOICES ON DAY 4 OF NSS CAMP

After taking care of their health and fitness the previous day, the volunteers at the NSS camp at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh, sat down today to ponder over the career choices that are open to them in future. Mr. Surinder Pal, a city-based career counselor, joined the volunteers to counsel them on what choices they can make once they come across the dilemma. He also shared his examples of thousands of students who visit him, totally confused and not sure till the end what to do. He motivated the volunteers to stay focused right from the beginning and never go astray. He also answered queries from the volunteers who joined online and satisfied them with his replies, replete with anecdotes.

Mr. Shonit Sharma, an alumnus from the School, then took over and delivered a motivational talk to the volunteers. He encouraged the learners to be the change that they wish to see around. He also told the learners to be the doers, not just be the believers. He took the queries and answered them in his usual quirky style.

KBDAV – 7 NSS VOLUNTEERS CHOOSE YOGA AND MEDITATION AS THE RIGHT WAY OF LIFE ON DAY 5

On Day 5 of their presence in the camp, the NSS volunteers of KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh found out the correct way of living life. Mr. Anurag Arora, the Yoga Instructor from the school was among them to once again remind them of the importance of making Yoga Aaasans an integral part of their lives. The instructor was good enough to not only have the volunteers perform different asanas, like Surya Namaskaar, Taar Aasan, Anulom-Vilom, and Shava Aasan, but also kept on informing them about the benefits of each  asanas on different parts of the body. He encouraged them to spare at least 15 minutes daily to perform yoga, failing which they may lose their immunity, and may age fast. He said the best way to keep the body function properly is to perform some common  asanas daily.

The second session of the day was taken by Sister Neha from Brahmkumaris Raj Yoga Bhawan, Sector. 33, Chandigarh. The session was about the impact that meditation can have in our life. Life will become much easier if we meditate daily in the morning and the evening, she said. All the negative emotions like hatred, jealousy, contempt, anger, impulsiveness, and adamance will go away, once we look into ourselves. We need to receive a better response from ourselves, she said, if we want to feel the internal peace, which is otherwise slipping far away from us. Just like Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, we need to find Aatma Nirbhar individuals to free ourselves from the shackles of emotional dependency, she said.

The NSS volunteers at KB DAV Sr. Secondary Public School-7, Chandigarh on the 6th day of their Camp, learned the way to de-stress themselves during the exam days with Ms. Anchal Sharma, the counselor from Fortis Hospital, Mohali delivering an impactful lecture on STUDY AND EXAM SKILLS IN DIGITAL ERA.  A wonderful session that dealt with all the aspects of exam-related anxieties were equally liked by all volunteers. Two videos at the end – the first a guide for the learners, and the second, a guide for the parents regarding dos and don’ts were quite helpful and informative.

Before this session, the learners participated in a small hand-wash activity near the water taps of the school. They underlined the need for proper cleaning of the hands so as to prevent being attacked by the virus, and break the deadly chain.

The last day of the NSS Camp had a visitor from the Election Department, Mr. Jiten Kumar, the Programmer, who joined online and made a PPT presentation. He highlighted the election process, and brought to the notice of the volunteers certain deep information about the election and voting process. The Valedictory Function of the NSS Camp under the theme: “Fight Covid Menace With Precautions and Grace” at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh was graced by Mr. Bikram Rana, State Liaison Officer, Chandigarh Administration, U. T. The function, that started with a welcome song, had a PPT presentation by Pratham and Sarthak Sharma who highlighted the different activities performed by the volunteers during the seven-day camp. The volunteers, Akanksha, Kritti and Tanvi had written poems which they recited during the function. Pratibha, another volunteer, spoke on the difficult times that Covid virus has brought at our doorsteps.

KBDAV VOLUNTEERS DE-STRESS THEMSELVES FOR THE ENSUING EXAMS

Mr. Bikram Rana then addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts of the Unit during the camp. He talked of the precautions that we must continue taking in order to break the Covid chain. He also inspired the volunteers to transform India and make it a better place to live in. He recalled the endless problems that the country has been facing since Independence. He talked of the investment that the country makes in the youth which should not go waste.

At the end, ten titles were given away to the most deserving volunteers. While Sarthak Sharma was adjudged the Best Volunteer (Male), Pratibha Beniwal walked away with the Best Volunteer (Female) title.

NSS SPECIAL CAMP - 2019
December24,2019- December30,2019

7 DAY NSS SPECIAL CAMP OPENS ON AN ENCOURAGING NOTE AT KBDAV – 7

The 7-day NSS Special camp (24 December – 30 December, 2019) kick started on the campus of KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B with the inauguration done by the Principal of the school, Mrs. Pooja Prakash. The theme of the camp is ‘Fit India Campaign’ with the tagline ‘NO PAINS NO GAINS’. The NSS contingent consists of 50 volunteers from Class XII who showed their utmost eagerness about this camp, and the programmes therein.

The day opened with the first session delivered by Mr. Jatin Kumar, the Technical Assistant from the Election Department based in Sector 18, Chandigarh. He introduced the volunteers to the nuances of election and voting processes. With the help of the PPTs and videos, Mr. Jatin made the volunteers aware that voting is not limited to the pressing of the button on a voting machine. It’s a great responsibility with each voter to give the best candidate a chance to lead. His detailed description of the election process intrigued the learners who answered his queries at the end, showing how much they had deeply understood it.

The next session was taken up by a learned team of doctors and trainers from the Fortis Hospital, Mohali who came up with their paraphernalia to demonstrate to the volunteers the sensitivity attached to the cases where a patient experiences heart and cardiac attacks. A timely help to such a patient can save not only a precious life, but also his entire family’s future, said Dr. Sunil Gupta who was accompanied by Ms. Meena, the Marketing Head, and Ms. Harvinder Kaur, the BSL trainer. Basic Life Support training is the basis of saving such a life that is on the cusp of being lost eternally. A cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack in the sense that the former often happens due to the latter, but the latter is never a result of the former. Cardiac arrest is sudden stoppage of heart beat, whereas heart attack shows signs of blockage of blood vessels, said Dr. Sunil Gupta. A demo of BLS and CPR on the dummies demonstrated to the learners brought them to try it themselves.

The NSS Programme Officer, Mr. Shekhar Juneja introduced NSS and its importance to the volunteers through a PPT Presentation, with a nod from the State Liaison Officer, Mr. Bikram Rana, with much to come for the volunteers in the coming days. 

The second day(December 25, 2019) of the ongoing NSS camp began on an energising note with the NSS volunteers folding their bodies into different ‘aasans’ that they performed under the tutelage of Mr. Anurag, the Yoga expert, attached with the school for a long time. So much lies hidden in Yoga practice that must become an inseparable part of everybody’s life, quipped Mr. Anurag, while guiding the volunteers on different ‘aasans’ and their importance for the different organs of our body. The volunteers braved the morning chillto do yoga and actually felt refreshed.

The next session with Mr. Sanjay Kumar, the Head Constable from Traffic Police, Chandigarh took the NSS group by storm. Hilarious, informative, enlightening and confidence-building was this interaction between Mr. Sanjay and the NSS volunteers who talked to them about SELF DEFENCE TECHNIQUES, which he said are manifold. He took a promise from the group to be good citizens and follow the rules of the society to be on the safe side always.

Mrs. Rubisha Pandit was the next speaker of the day and she talked at length about PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT, and the nitty-gritty attached to it. She not only defined ‘personality’ correctly but also had the group take a peep into the real-life personalities who have risen to fame, by showing them a couple of inspiring videos. She said failures should not hold us back as they only make us stronger and leave us more determined than before.

The day could not have ended in a better manner than it did with Mr. J. S. Jayara, the principal of the Blind Institute located in Sector. 26, Chandigarh, interacting with the NSS volunteers. Despite being blind, he has never allowed his disability impede his progress, and has moved on in an equally confident manner, if not better, as a successful person with no disability. Mr. Jayara has been an epitome of success and the best example to stop cribbing about our disabilities, and believe in our inner strengths. The NSS voluteers are not tired of thanking the school for making each passing day so interesting and enlightening.

The third day of the 7 – day NSS camp happening at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh introduced the volunteers to their individual personality that has been waiting inside them to be explored. The three speakers of the day took one session each with the NSS volunteers to introduce to them various ways of developing their personalities and a plethora of career options after they finish their schooling.

Mr. Sandeep Joshi, the famous cartoonist from The Tribune made the day for the volunteers with his ever-interesting way of presenting his journey to be at this famous platform today. He also encouraged the learners to develop some interest in art and craft, besides focusing on their targets. This will help the students to keep a balanced personality, and not go astray. Mr. Joshi received a huge applause for his interactive ways and charming personality.

It moved on with Miss Aanchal Sharma, the Counselling Psychologist from Fortis Hospital, Mohali delivering a mind-awakening session on not only identifying the personality within, but also develop it bit by bit with each passing year. She showed them a PPT and a couple of videos to corroborate the fact that certain hurdles are faced by everyone at this junction of the life, but they should all be overcome with grit and determination.

Equally interesting and informative was the next session with Ms. Jasleen Kaur, who introduced to the NSS volunteers to the options in life of Career Progression and the ways to Personality Development. She mostly spoke about it by talking about herself, how her life went on to be completely different when she chalked out a path for herself, instead of paying attention to hearsays. She guided students to be self-dependent, confident and progressive. She said depending on crutches like tuitions makes a person dependent forever.

Each passing day is leaving behind an indelible mark on the minds of the volunteers.

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’.

The fifth day turned out to be the most happening day of the NSS camp at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector.  7 – B, Chandigarh. The first day opened on a precautionary note regarding the natural disasters and calamities. And there could be no better person to deliver a talk on this ‘cracking’ issue than Ms. Promila Deol, the teacher of Social Studies from the school. She cautioned the students regarding various calamities and catastrophes which may occur any time anywhere in the world. Back home, Chandigarh is the 4^th most sensitive zone across the country, Ms. Deol said. She further said there is no need however to be panicky when a disaster strikes. Rather it requires apt preparedness to safeguard oneself. She said every school and college has a school/college plan to safeguard their staff and learners.

The next session swayed the learners with it, with Mr. Bhupinder Singh from the Chandigarh Police singing paeans about the traffic rules which this age group overlooks the most. He said that this age group of the volunteers is the most vulnerable when it comes to adhering to traffic rules. He also informed the learners about the revised traffic challans which have been raised only to sensitise the traffic violators. He quoted the latest figures and data to corroborate the fact how serious and urgent the issue of traffic rules is. But the best part was his singing the songs on traffic rules and creating ‘sensitivity’ in his unique way.

The third session of the day was taken up by Mr. Shiv Kumar Sharma from State Legal Services Authority who spoke to them about State Legal Services and Fundamental Duties. He spoke about the nuances of legal procedures, quoting certain cases that his office receives every day. He cautioned them against certain frauds, especially online, which are widespread now. He told them the procedure to follow and the offices and helplines to fall back on, in case one becomes a victim of a fraud. He closed his session saying that only our alertness can save us and hard-earned money.

A brief visit by Kshitij Singh and Charu from the previous year’s batch broadened the vistas of the volunteers about the options available to them once they take their ensuing exams seriously.

Mr. Shonit Sharma, another alumnus of the school and a good motivational speaker himself, further removed the haze from the eyes of volunteers who have dreams, aspirations and aims, but no clarity. A lot of questions in his session from both sides actually hit the nail on the head, as the conversation reached a fruitful conclusion about where to seek that final contentment from.

The day was laden with knowledge and eye-opening information.

NSS CAMP AT KBDAV – 7 CONCLUDES WITH MESSAGE OF SOCIAL SERVICE

The 7^th day of the NSS Camp (24 December to 30 December 2019) at KBDAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh as the Valedictory Day had the volunteers receive the lesson of social service and lots of precautions while being online.

The day opened with Mr. Harpreet Singh and Ms. Rimple Swami, the computer faculty from the school presenting their talk on the awareness regarding cyber-crime. Mr. Harpreet Singh acquainted the volunteers to the different cyber-crimes that are happening around us, and the unique ways that the swindlers adopt every day to swoop down on our hard-earned money. Ms.Rimple Swami focused more on safety precautions that we must take to keep ourselves safe, as all of us are ‘public’ when we go online, and leave behind our ‘privacy’ and ‘secrecy’. The speakers encouraged the learners to use different and unique passwords to ensure safety of their accounts on social websites so that the hackers cannot sneak into them.

The most awaited part of the day happened with Mr. Bikram Rana, State Liaison Officer, U. T. Administration, Chandigarh, gracing the occasion with his benign presence as the Chief Guest of the day. Mr. Rana spoke to the learners in his unique way of sensitizing them towards the issues that ail our country. It’s the vertical growth that is happening, not the horizontal one, quipped Mr. Rana. He said that the country requires the youth like these volunteers who can selflessly serve the society and be the solution-givers rather than trouble-pointers. Then only can the nation expect a good direction, under their dynamic leadership. He encouraged the volunteers to look beyond the aims of their lives, and be of a service to the nation.

The volunteers were also honoured with sashes and prizes for contributing the maximum during the 7 day camp. Shagun Vohra received the Best NSS Volunteer (Male) title, while Pakhi walked away with the Best NSS Volunteer (Female) title. The Prinicpal of the school, Ms. Pooja Prakash encouraged the volunteers to keep doing the good task, and learn the hard way. She wished them good luck for their future endeavors.

NSS SPECIAL CAMP - 2018
December24,2018- December30,2018

  The 16th NSS week-long camp took off at KBDAV–7 with pizzazz and ebullience on 24th December, 2018. The camp which has the presence of 56 NSS volunteers saw the inauguration happening at the hands of Mrs. Madhu Bahl, Founder Principal, KBDAV School flanked by Mrs. Madhu Bala Assistant Programme Officer, Regional Directorate, NSS Cell, UT Chandigarh and Principal, KBDAV-7 Mrs. Pooja Prakash. The day opened on a session by the Programme Officer, NSS Unit, Mrs. Arvita Kaur who apprised the NSS volunteers of all the activities that are to be undertaken during the week-long camp. She showed a PPT on the programme, especially that showed the NUKKAD NAATAK that is performed every year on various sensitive issues like saving girl child, and drug addiction. This was followed by a session by Mr. Sunil Paangal, programmer from AIDS Control Society, UT Chandigarh who talked on sensitive issue of AIDS, HIV and their prevention, and perpetuation of awareness. He stressed on the causes of acquiring AIDS the most common of which are unsafe sex with an infected partner and transfusion of infected blood. He removed certain assumptions about AIDS and HIV which infect the minds of the youngins. Next was a session by Mrs. Madhu Bala, Programme Officer, NSS Cell, U.T. Chandigarh who informed the NSS volunteers about the Youth Parliament. She also talked at length about the role of NSS in their lives and how they can capitalize on being the NSS volunteers and benefit the society. She talked of the motto of NSS which is EEDAM NAMAM, i.e. NOT ME, BUT YOU. The volunteers should be ready to serve the society 24/7. The session concluded with an encouraging address by Mrs. Madhu Bahl, Founder Principal where she encouraged the volunteers to attend all the sessions carefully and give their best to the camp to make it successful. 

  Under the guidance of the Yoga expert Mr. Anurag Arora the Volunteers refreshed themselves from stress by performing Yoga. Volunteers were enriched about the various benefits of doing YOGA. Surya namasar, Kapal bhatti and many more were on the list. With the popular shav-asana the session ended. Volunteers enthusiastically participated and this exercise of shaping body and mind was very fruitful for them. How safe is the girl on the Indian roads even as lot of safety measures are already well in place? “Learning safety techniques for self-defense is still the best bet”, says Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Senior Constable, UT police who visited the campus on the ongoing NSS He was at his best, detailing the self-defense techniques to the girls, demonstrating them with the help of his female counterpart. Mr. Sanjay made the session interesting by involving the NSS volunteers, and asking them a variety of questions which intrigued them. He also talked on the moral upgradation of the boys that should happen alongside. A lonely girl on the streets at night is not to be treated as a commodity, he said. He stressed on the girls keeping something sharp or a bottle of spray as a weapon to be used in eve-teasing instances. He brought out that even a simple thing like pen can be used as a weapon in emergency cases. The female NSS girls appreciated Mr. Sanjay’s point when he encouraged them not to consider themselves as weaklings. The session with Mr. Sanjay, which also touched on the provisions of safety of girls in the Indian Constitution, was truly educative. The presentation by the Traffic police personnel Wing Commander Jaswant Singh Khokahar reflected the callous attitude of the civilians while driving. It stressed upon the need of following the Traffic rules and the guidelines laid down by the Traffic police to maintain law and order and create safer roads for our children. Workshop to Manage Stress, maintain Self Esteem kept the NSS Volunteers riveted to the seats at the on-going NSS Special Camp being conducted under the headship of Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash and Programme Officer Ms. Arvita Kaur at KB DAV -7 Chandigarh. The resource persons for the day were Ms. Beenu Malhotra , Ms. Maneeta Guleria and Mr. Shekhar Juneja of KBDAV-7, Ms. Harvinder Head of Nursing Department Fortis Hospital Mohali. One of the most difficult life skills teenagers need to learn is how to control anger. They will experience a wide variety of emotions and the more equipped they are to handle these emotions, the more successful they will be in school, friendships and family relationships. Anger can be powerful and managing it can be challenging. This workshop was designed to help teens engage in self-reflection, to examine their thoughts and feelings that lead to angry emotions, and learn effective tools and techniques to manage anger. This workshop combined two powerful psychological tools for anger management: self-assessment and remediation.

  A session on stress, types of stress and techniques on stress management was delivered by Mr. Shekhar Juneja on 26 December 2018 at 10:00 am. A difference between acute stress and chronic stress was elucidated with examples. The types of stress like peer pressure stress, pressure of studies, stress from the parents and stress from the self were detailed. “Way out”-solution to the ‘stressful situations’ was then ‘stressed upon’. An awakening and enthralling session on Self-esteem was taken by Mrs. Beenu Malhotra. The students whole-heartedly and excitedly participated in the activity ‘Queen of Sheeba; which was further related to the theme of the Besston. Through various inspirational circles the students were conveyed the message to believe in themselves first and not let others rule over their minds. They were explained that Self-esteem is the foundation on which the building of Self Confidence stands. In concluding part the students were given a Keyline. ‘Fake confidence and you will eventually develop it’ Sister Harvinder and Sister Jaspreet from Fortis Hospital provided Basic Life Support Training to the Volunteers. They shared their views about Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).In the session through videos it was explained the requirement of CPR and method of providing compressions to a patient who suffers from heart attack. The volunteers were given training on reviving the person who suffers from choking. The volunteers were appraised on providing Basic First Aid. On 28 December 2018, a group of 110 students of Class XII of Kailash Bahl DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh visited the Parliament House at Delhi. This trip was unique in that it gave the students a lifetime opportunity for the exclusive privilege of an insider-view of the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India. The group, accompanied by their teachers, arrived at Delhi around early noon, during which they viewed some of Delhi's iconic structures, such as India Gate. Entry in the Parliament House took place around 12 noon, and every member of the trip underwent strict checking before being allowed an entry. The students attended an explanatory lecture about the basic functioning of the Parliament by Dr. Deepak Gusain, the Additional Director, Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Learning. He gave valuable tips on the origin and history of Parliament. Later on, the students, teachers and disciplinary instructors were served a lavish lunch at the Banquet Hall. The students then witnessed an important Lok Sabha session and gained insight into the deeply complex and dynamic operations of the government.

  The students witnessed proceedings going on in the House between the parties and the Speaker of Lok Sabha. The session concluded at 5 pm. The students also enjoyed a brief tour of the Parliament Museum, where they were enlightened about the rich history of Indian politics. The Parliament House trip proved to be a major success. The Day began with a brainstorming session on “IT TURNING INTO ICT” by ICT Administrator of KBDAV-7, Mr. Harpreet Singh Rana and Computer faculty Ms. Rimple Swami. The session started with awareness about usefulness of ICT tools in our daily life. Various group activities were conducted to enrich the hot prevalent issues namely Logic Bomb, Cyber Jacking, Cyber Stocking, Firewall, Hackers. Students shared their personal experience and skills regarding Internet Literacy Skills. Volunteers were enriched and made Aware on Cyber Crime .They also told the volunteers to be wary of the crimes happening online, and not to fall prey to all these crimes. He talked of how hacking happens and what tools can be used to stay chary of the cybercrimes. Mr. Harpreet also talked of fake calls made by criminals, presenting themselves as bank officials and how they extract all the important information from innocent citizens.

  Workshop to develop Empathy towards blind and Traffic Awareness Program kept the NSS Volunteers riveted to the seats on the second day of on-going NSS Special Camp being conducted under the headship of Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash and Programme Officer Ms. Arvita Kaur at KB DAV -7 Chandigarh. The resource persons for the day were Principal J. S. Jayara from Blind School, Sector 26, Chandigarh. Principal Jayara told the volunteers about the lack of civic sense in public which shows that our society need CHANGE. He elaborated the volunteers about the Braille textile script which they use to teach the BLIND students, which allows them to write any language using only six dots and the use SRS computer software for the BLIND which makes the BLIND STUDENTS to use computer without any Physical Problem. The NSS camp for the year 2018 that ran between 24 December and 30 December, 2018 at KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh sprang up a myriad of activities for as many as 56 volunteers, all from Class XII. The Valedictory Function on 30 December ended the camp on a high – octane session with Mr. Sandeep Joshi, the famous cartoonist from the popular The Tribune newspaper. He inspired the volunteers to keep the art alive in their lives. He gave examples of high profile politicians and bureaucrats who take to something creative, like painting, singing, clay modelling, only to de-stress themselves. He shared his roller coaster ride so far with the different caricatures and cartoons that he has made so far, and has been honoured for. He entertained the NSS volunteers by showing them different cartoons of his through the projector, and shared the story behind each cartoon.

  The Chief Guest for the occasion was Sh. Bikram Rana, the State Liaison Officer, NSS Wing, Chandigarh Administration, U.T. Chandigarh. The Chief Guest, Sh. Bikram Rana Ji spoke to the NSS enthusiasts and encouraged them to work whole heartedly for the service of the society. A good orator as he is, Mr. Rana talked of the importance of the NSS Camps, and how such camps can mould the direction of a student altogether in a positive and useful direction. He also stressed on why the problems of India have been lingering on, and what the present youth in different capacities can do to obliterate these problems once and for all from the soil of their motherland. Prizes and certificates were given away to the NSS Volunteers who were judged throughout the week. Chirag and Navya were adjudged the most enthusiastic and dedicated NSS volunteer. Bhavana Sardana and Sakshi Shah took away the Best Orators; Ishita Khanna and Ashutosh Malhotra were adjudged the Best NSS Female and Best NSS volunteer, respectively. Appreciation certificates were also given out to the NSS volunteers for their contributions during the blood donation camp held on the school campus on 8th December, 2018.

  Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash said that she was very happy to see the transformation that has taken place in the NSS Volunteers over theses seven days. She encouraged the volunteers to step into the world with a motive to connect with the community and bring about a change. She wished the volunteers good luck for their futures and motivated them to give their best to the society.

NSS SPECIAL CAMP - 2017
December25,2017 - December31,2017

  NSS (National Service Scheme) Special Camp started with full fervor and enthusiasm with NSS Volunteers participating whole heartedly in the school premises. The 7 day NSS special camp shall continue till 30th December 2017, where various activities have been planned. The idea behind the camp is to sensitize the school students to the changes in the society. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Sh. Bikram Singh Rana, the State Liaison Officer, NSS Wing, Chandigarh Administration, U.T. Chandigarh. After the traditional Jyoti Prajwalan, the Chief Guest, Sh. Bikram Rana Ji spoke to the NSS enthusiasts and encouraged them to work whole heartedly for the service of the society. He exhorted the volunteers to give their best to the society selflessly, keeping in mind always the motto of NOT ME BUT YOU. The Chief Guest praised the efforts of KBDAV Senior Secondary School, Sector. 7 – B, Chandigarh for up keeping the spirit of NSS among its volunteers. He asked the volunteers to think positively and aspire to reach to the sky. However, he stressed on their remaining grounded. He emphasized that the Youth are at the Helm of the affairs and that their contribution to the Nation is immense. The NSS Volunteers shall be participating in various activities like conducting rally on De-Addiction and Child Labor, Seminars on various social issues like HIV-AIDS, Awareness on Traffic Rules, Stress Management, Basic Life Support Training program, Disaster Management, Adult literacy Program, Cyber Crime and ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’. Today on the first day of the Camp, the School NSS Programme Officer, Ms. Arvita Kaur apprised the students of the role of a NSS Volunteer in Community, about the structure of NSS, activities to be undertaken by school NSS volunteers. The Principal of the School Ms. Pooja Prakash who is always leading ahead in several social projects, spoke about role of NSS in bringing together the youth and the society for the welfare of community. She inspired NSS volunteers to participate whole heartedly in not only the present NSS Camp but also in the social service in the later years of their lives. Workshop to develop Empathy towards blind and Traffic Awareness Program kept the NSS Volunteers riveted to the seats on the second day of ongoing NSS Special Camp being conducted under the headship of Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash and Programme Officer Ms. Arvita Kaur at KB DAV -7 Chandigarh. The resource persons for the day were Principal J. S. Jayara from Blind School Sector 26 Principal Jayara told the volunteers about the lack of civic sense in public which shows that our society need CHANGE. He elaborated the volunteers about the Braille textile script which they use to teach the BLIND students, which allows them to write any language using only six dots and the use SRS computer software for the BLIND which makes the BLIND STUDENTS to use computer without any Physical Problem. The presentation by the Traffic police personnel Wing Commander Jaswant Singh Khokahar reflected the callous attitude of the civilians while driving. It stressed upon the need of following the Traffic rules and the guidelines laid down by the Traffic police to maintain law and order and create safer roads for our children. The third day of the Special NSS Camp was as eventful as others. A lecture was given by Mr. Jiten Kumar from Election Commission, Chandigarh.He highlighted the pre-requisite of voting - Age, Eligibility, Indian Citizenship, Area of eligibility, and identity proof document. He also explained how the Polling process worked, about voter's list, polling station, booth officers. Then, he followed by asking us why to vote? And whom to vote? His enlightening lecture ended with a recap of the session and the different number of forms required for enrollment, modification, rectification and deletion forms were handed to eligible volunteers. In the second session Dr. Meena, Sister Harvinder and Sister Jaspreet from Fortis Hospital provided Basic Life Support Training to the Volunteers. They shared their views about Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).In the session through videos it was explained the requirement of CPR and method of providing compressions to a patient who suffers from heart attack. The volunteers were given training on reviving the person who suffers from choking. The volunteers were appraised on providing Basic First Aid.

  In the second session there was an interaction session with Mr. Shonit Sharma Alumni of the K.B D.A.V -7. He addressed the volunteers about the personality development. The conversation moved on to the medium of exchange money, charity, security, and politics. His views were thoroughly endorsed by the volunteers. The workshop on Leadership Skills saw an enthusiastic response from the volunteers who worked on segments like Reality Check, Follow the Leader, to understand the qualities of a Leader and the urgency to imbibe qualities like honesty, confidence, hard work, generosity. They enacted real classroom situations to understand the importance of focus, initiative, communication, competence and courage in real life situations. Workshop to Manage Stress, maintain Self Esteem kept the NSS Volunteers riveted to the seats at the ongoing NSS Special Camp being conducted under the headship of Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash and Programme Officer Ms. Arvita Kaur at KB DAV -7 Chandigarh. The resource persons for the day were Ms. Beenu Malhotra, Ms. Neha from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Mr. Shekhar Juneja of KB DAV -7. Fifth day of the NSS camp included the relaxing session of Yoga for the NSS Volunteers followed by an eye-opening workshop on HIV-AIDS by Mr. Sunil Pangal from State AIDS Control Society, Chandigarh. The information about the difficulties faced by those infected by HIV-AIDS, the misconceptions about the virus, the various tests to detect HIV, the most vulnerable groups and the highest risk groups were shared with the NSS volunteers. The workshop threw light upon the appropriate way to fight HIV-AIDS through medical help and through involvement of community and creating awareness among the masses. KBDAV-7 conducted an informative session on ‘Leadership Qualities and Emotional Intelligence’ by Mr. Vivek Atray, Former IAS Officer in the Multimedia Hall of KBDAV-7, Chandigarh on 30th December 2017 for the School Staff where nearly 50 teachers attended.

  Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash and the staff members gave traditional welcome to Mr. Vivek Atray, who laid emphasis on the importance of positive attitude, patience, perseverance, integrity and other qualities a person should have to lead a successful life. To motivate the teachers, he quoted examples of many legands such as J.R.D. Tata, Sudhamurthy for them to imbibe the qualities of leadership in them. He recommended teachers to read the Autobiography of Yogi Paramhansa Yogananda to learn the art of living. Towards the end of the session, the queries from the teachers were invited, which turned to be really productive and an interactive session. The concluding day of the NSS Camp started with a session on Cyber Crime by Mr. Harpreet Singh, ICT Administrator and Mrs. Deepti Sharma, teacher at KBDAV Sen. Sec. Public School, Sec. 7 – B, Chandigarh. They introduced cybercrime and certain intricacies related to the subject. They also told the volunteers to be wary of the crimes happening online, and not to fall prey to all these crimes. He talked of how hacking happens and what tools can be used to stay chary of the cybercrimes. Mr. Harpreet also talked of fake calls made by criminals, presenting themselves as bank officials and how they extract all the important information from innocent citizens. Mr. Sandeep Joshi, another important speaker of the day, is a well know cartoonist with The Tribune office. He shared his roller coaster ride so far with the different caricatures and cartoons that he has made so far, and has been honoured for. He entertained the NSS volunteers by showing them different cartoons of his through the projector, and shared the story behind each cartoon. The day ended with a Valedictory Function which had Mr. Vivek Atray, an inspirational speaker and former IAS Officer and Mrs. Madhu Bala madam, the Assistant Programme Adviser, Directorate of NSS, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, as special guests on the occasion. Prizes and certificates were given away to the NSS Volunteers who were judged throughout the week. Narinder won the Best NSS Scribe title; Vishnupriya was adjudged the most enthusiastic NSS volunteer; Minal Warudkar took away the Best Acting Skills prize for her powerful performance in the Nukkad Naatak; Parvesh Mudgal and Ferry were adjuged the most attentive NSS volunteers. Harmita Dahiya and Kshitij were adjuged the Best NSS Female and Best NSS volunteer, respectively. Appreciation certificates were also given out to the NSS volunteers for their contributions during the blood donation camp held on the school campus on 9th December, 2017.

NSS SPECIAL CAMP - 2016
December24,2016 - December30,2016

NSS (National Service Scheme) Special Camp started with full fervor and enthusiasm with NSS Volunteers participating whole heartedly. The 7 day NSS special camp starts on from 24th December and continued till 30th December 2016, where various activities have been planned. The idea behind the camp is to sensitize the school students to the changes in the society. The NSS Volunteers participated along with Programme Officer Ms. Arvita Kaur in various activities ranging from Rally on De-Addiction, Seminars on various social issues like HIV-AIDS, Awareness on Traffic Rules, Stress Management, Basic Life Support Training program, Disaster Management, Adult literacy Program, Cyber Crime and current issue of Cashless payment. The students were apprised of the role of a NSS Volunteer in Community and the structure of NSS. The volunteers were given training to deal with the situations of Disasters by Mrs. Promila Deol. I spoke about role of NSS in bringing together the youth and the society for the welfare of community and the need to participate whole heartedly in not only the present NSS Camp but also in the social service in the later years of their lives. Workshop to Manage Stress and Time and to develop empathy towards the Blind and Traffic Awareness Program and Personality Development Program were held on Day 2. Mr. Shekhar Juneja and Ms.Beenu Malhotra delved into the meaning of Attitude and the need to inculcate a positive outlook to overcome obstacles in life. Principal J.S Jayara from Institute for the Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh told the volunteers about the lack of civic sense in public which shows that our society needs CHANGE. The presentation by the Traffic police personnel Wing Commander Jaswant Singh khokahar stressed upon the need of following the Traffic rules and the guidelines laid down by the Traffic police to maintain law and order and create safer roads for our children. Heleno’grady International conducted a fun filled speech and drama and encouraged the Volunteers to adopt enthusiasm, energy and positive approach to life, develop confidence, self esteem and skill in verbal communication necessary for effective social interaction. The first session of the NSS camp on the fourth day included an eye-opening workshop on HIV-AIDS by Mr. Sunil Kumar from State AIDS Control Society, Chandigarh. The information about the difficulties faced by those infected by HIV-AIDS, the misconceptions about the virus, the various tests to detect HIV, the most vulnerable groups and the highest risk groups were shared with the NSS volunteers. The workshop threw light upon the appropriate way to fight HIV-AIDS through medical help and through involvement of community and creating awareness among the masses. Second session was taken by Mr. Harminder in which NSS volunteers hand crafted the bags and flowers to be distributed during adult literacy programme to the parents of Saral Ahssas Children. On December 29, 2016, the NSS Volunteers held a Rally on De-Addiction. Volunteers carried banners and charts depicting the message to “Watch Your Step”. Slogans were chanted by the volunteers, like "Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life ", in Sector- 7 market. Volunteers encouraged common masses to discourage the use of drugs and alcohol in their life. A Nukkar Natak was performed which depicted the lives of three types of people who involve themselves in usage of drugs and alcohol. The volunteers explained the effect of drugs in one’s life and they pledged to stop everyone from use of drugs. After the rally students held an adult literacy program where Saral Ahsaaas Parents (students adopted from Bapu Dham Colony and are provided free education since 2005) were given training on ICT. The NSS Special Camp at KB DAV – 7, ended on a high note on the 30th December 2016 with the NSS volunteers pledging to support causes of the community and guarding their thought process. An Awareness about Cyber Crime and Cashless Economy, advantages of being cashless and Discussion about Safety and Security measures one needs to take while making online transactions and credit cards was undertaken. The Valedictory function commenced with the felicitation of the Chief Guest, State Liaison Officer Shri. Bikram Rana and Guest of Honour famous Cartoonist and Artist Shri Sandeep Joshi.Mr. Bikram Rana addressed the NSS Volunteers and insisted on individual rectification and transformation. He felt that this was mandatory to bring about a change in the System. He spoke to the volunteers and urged them to monitor their habits for they are a reflection of one’s character. He reiterated that the youth of today will be at the helm of affairs tomorrow. Mr. Sandeep Joshi motivated the volunteers on Art, Creativity and to enhance their interest in Cartooning. Chehak Bhatia NSS volunteer presented the report of the 7-Day NSS Camp.

This was followed by speeches by NSS Volunteers who elaborated their experiences and the valuable lessons they have learnt through their journey. The NSS Volunteers presented songs and enlivened the environment by narrating the lessons they have learnt regarding community service, adhering to values and being self-disciplined. The 4 Best NSS Volunteers selected for their commitment, enthusiastic participation, team work and diligence were Navkaran, Chehak Bhatia, Jancy Jain and Saniya Ahuja. 

NSS SPECIAL CAMP - 2014
December 26 2013 - January 1, 2014

55 Volunteers from Class XI and XII participated in the NSS Special camp, held in KB DAV-7. The volunteers took part in the workshops on Leadership Skills and ‘Human Rights – a perspective’, along with interactive sessions on AIDS Awareness, First-Aid, Traffic Awareness and Meditation. Principal Mrs. Madhu Bahl flagged off a rally on ‘Protection of Women’, undertaken by Programme Officer Mr. Mantoshpal Singh, along with NSS volunteers, to bring out the urgency regarding protection of women in the city / nation. 
The Valedictory Function was presided over by Shri Bikram Singh Rana, Liaison Officer, Chandigarh, who gave away certificates to best NSS volunteers – Ravleen Kaur (Class XII-A), Paramjot Singh (Class XII-B), Samridhi Makkar (Class XII-A) and Keshav Kapoor (Class XII-A).

NSS SPECIAL CAMP - 2013
May 27 2012 – June 2, 2012

55 National Service Scheme volunteers participated in a 7-Day NSS Special Camp held under the school NSS Programme Officer, Mr. Mantoshpal Singh, in the school premises from 27th May 2012. Through the 7-Day camp, the student volunteers communicated and collaborated through rallies taken out to sensitize the local residents about their voting rights, social issues like HIV-AIDS, female foeticide and women empowerment. The student volunteers participated in tree plantation drives. They took part in active discussion during the Human Rights workshop, also enacting a Parliament Session bringing forth the flight of the common man due to the price hike.
A poster competition on ‘Water Conservation’ followed by a PowerPoint Presentation by an NSS Student Volunteer brought forth many thought provoking ideas.

A craft workshop, yoga session, workshops on First-Aid and HIV-AIDS and visit to the local Blind Institute, Sector 26, Chandigarh ensued in the following days, keeping the NSS Volunteers on their toes. Bhaskar Thukral, Anmol Singh, Niharika Mahajan and Smriti Wadhawan were adjudged the Best NSS Volunteers and awarded certificates and gifts by Mr. G.S. Bhatti, Assistant Program Advisor, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Mr. Bikram Singh Rana, State Liaison Officer, State NSS Cell, Chandigarh.

NSS SPECIAL CAMP - 2011
May 24, 2010 – May 30, 2010

Over 100 NSS Volunteers from Senior School (Class XII) participate enthusiastically under the Programme Officer, Mr. Mantoshpal Singh. The 7-Day NSS Camp is inaugurated by Smt. Satinder Dhillon, Principal, Divya Shiksha Gurukul College of Education, Derabassi and an active social activist. The NSS volunteers experienced a total soul fulfilling experience during the camp while teaching the illiterate people from Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26, Chandigarh. The camp mission seemed to be accomplished as all 100 volunteers adopted an adult and taught them, how to fill the form. People from Bapu Dham Colony people visited the school to learn various other issues. They were counselled on various social issues prevailing in the society.

Sanchit, an NSS Volunteer says, “My NSS motive “Not me but you” seems to be fulfilled by teaching a labourer who can now happily sign and write his name on the form.

Valedictory Function marks the successful culmination of the 7-Day NSS Special Camp in which 100 NSS volunteers from Senior School (Class XII) participate. 4 Boys and 4 Girls selected as Best NSS Volunteer Leaders and awarded by Sh. Bikram Rana, State Liaison Officer, State NSS Cell, Chandigarh. Adult Literacy, Workshop on First-Aid and Human Rights, Poster Making competition creating awareness against Global Warming, Female Foeticide, Communal Riots are the initiatives under taken to uphold the motto ‘Not me but you’ – during the NSS camp.