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==History== | ==History== | ||
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The school was the brainchild of Air Marshal M. S. Chaturvedi who encountered problems trying to get his children admitted to a school in New Delhi while he was posted there with the Air Force. The school was started by the Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society, which also runs [[The Air Force School (Suboroto Park)]] and [[Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute]], with the aim of educating children of Air Force personnel posted to the [[National Capital Region]]. AFBBS made its beginning as a primary school, on 15 July 1955 with 116 pupils and six members of staff. The school was housed in war time barracks. | The school was the brainchild of [[Air marshal (India)|Air Marshal]] M. S. Chaturvedi who encountered problems trying to get his children admitted to a school in New Delhi while he was posted there with the Air Force.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jabulee |first=Vaibhav |title=Air Marshal Mohan Swaroop Chaturvedi |url=https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/1195-m-s-chaturvedi.html |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=www.bharat-rakshak.com |language=en-gb}}</ref> The school was started by the Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society, which also runs [[The Air Force School (Suboroto Park)]] and [[Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute]], with the aim of educating children of Air Force personnel posted to the [[National Capital Region]]. [https://www.airforcebalbharatischool.in/Default.aspx AFBBS] made its beginning as a primary school, on 15 July 1955 with 116 pupils and six members of staff. The school was housed in war time barracks. | ||
By 1974 it had grown into a fully-fledged senior secondary school offering education to over 3300 pupils. Today, AFBBS functions under the aegis of Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society as a recognised, unaided private school. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and offers educational facilities under 10+2 scheme of education. | By 1974 it had grown into a fully-fledged senior secondary school offering education to over 3300 pupils. Today, AFBBS functions under the aegis of Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society as a recognised, unaided private school. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and offers educational facilities under 10+2 scheme of education. | ||
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In the mid 1990s in an ''India Today'' survey the school was listed in the top 10 schools of New Delhi, rising to first in 1995. Various agencies have since ranked it in top 10 or top 15 lists. | In the mid 1990s in an ''India Today'' survey the school was listed in the top 10 schools of New Delhi, rising to first in 1995. Various agencies have since ranked it in top 10 or top 15 lists. | ||
In October 2005, the school celebrated its golden jubilee with a week-long festival, "Swarnajyoti", with inter-school competitions. In 2007 AFBBS achieved ISO 9001-2000 certification. | In October 2005, the school celebrated its golden jubilee with a week-long festival, "Swarnajyoti",<ref>{{Cite web |title=Air Force Bal Bharati School Government Jobs 2022 - Sarkari Naukri |url=https://www.mysarkarinaukri.com/find/air-force-bal-bharati-school-jobs |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=MySarkariNaukri |language=en-US}}</ref> with inter-school competitions. In 2007 AFBBS achieved ISO 9001-2000 certification. | ||
In 2012 [[Air Force ranks and insignia of India|Air Marshal]] J. N. Burma at the school's annual day stated that as per Indian Air Force computer records, results of the school's pupils are the best in all schools run by the Indian Air Force. | In 2012 [[Air Force ranks and insignia of India|Air Marshal]] J. N. Burma at the school's annual day stated that as per Indian Air Force computer records, results of the school's pupils are the best in all schools run by the Indian Air Force. | ||
The [[President of India]], Shri [[Ram Nath Kovind]] graced the 2022 investiture ceremony, and felicitated all the members of the student council. | |||
== Co-curricular activities == | == Co-curricular activities == | ||
The school has various activities<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://airforcebalbharatischool.com/co-curricular-activities.php|title=Air Force Bal Bharti School|website=airforcebalbharatischool.com|access-date=2017-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523041636/http://airforcebalbharatischool.com/co-curricular-activities.php|archive-date=23 May 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> in every department and is an active participant in the annual football tournament, the [[Subroto Cup]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/subroto-cup-u-17-boys-2016-shillong-mizoram-atletico-sai-enter-quarterfinals|title=Subroto Cup U-17 Boys 2016: Shillong, Mizoram, Atletico and SAI enter quarterfinals|date=2016-10-16|access-date=2017-05-24}}</ref> | The school has various activities<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://airforcebalbharatischool.com/co-curricular-activities.php|title=Air Force Bal Bharti School|website=airforcebalbharatischool.com|access-date=2017-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523041636/http://airforcebalbharatischool.com/co-curricular-activities.php|archive-date=23 May 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> in every department and is an active participant in the annual football tournament, the [[Subroto Cup]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/subroto-cup-u-17-boys-2016-shillong-mizoram-atletico-sai-enter-quarterfinals|title=Subroto Cup U-17 Boys 2016: Shillong, Mizoram, Atletico and SAI enter quarterfinals|date=2016-10-16|access-date=2017-05-24}}</ref> | ||
The school also has a [https://indiancc.nic.in/ NCC] company, under the Air Force wing, consisting of both SD and SW, falling under the Delhi Directorate. | |||
== Evaluation System – Senior Wing == | == Evaluation System – Senior Wing == | ||
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In the Junior school the continuous evaluation system is used where students are graded throughout the year on the basis of class work, assessments, projects and activities. | In the Junior school the continuous evaluation system is used where students are graded throughout the year on the basis of class work, assessments, projects and activities. | ||
== Alumni == | |||
The School has a dedicated Alumni network, with its alumnus having gone on to win laurels in every field on every spectrum, national and international, some even being the first(s) in their dedicated field(s).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team Osa – OSAAFBBS |url=https://www.osaafbbs.com/management/ |access-date=2022-06-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> The alumnus network is spearheaded by the [https://www.osaafbbs.com/management/ Old Students Association], standing strong by the side of their [[Alma mater|Alma Mater]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Official website|https://www.airforcebalbharatischool.in/}} | |||
===Other Air Force schools in India=== | ===Other Air Force schools in India=== | ||
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* [[Air Force School Coimbatore]] | * [[Air Force School Coimbatore]] | ||
* [[Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute]] | * [[Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute]] | ||
* [[The Air Force School (Subroto Park)]] | * [[The Air Force School (Subroto Park)]] | ||
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Air Force Bal Bharati School (AFBBS) established 1955, is a senior secondary school situated on Lodi Road, New Delhi, India, and run by the Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.
History[edit | edit source]
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The school was the brainchild of Air Marshal M. S. Chaturvedi who encountered problems trying to get his children admitted to a school in New Delhi while he was posted there with the Air Force.[1] The school was started by the Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society, which also runs The Air Force School (Suboroto Park) and Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, with the aim of educating children of Air Force personnel posted to the National Capital Region. AFBBS made its beginning as a primary school, on 15 July 1955 with 116 pupils and six members of staff. The school was housed in war time barracks.
By 1974 it had grown into a fully-fledged senior secondary school offering education to over 3300 pupils. Today, AFBBS functions under the aegis of Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society as a recognised, unaided private school. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and offers educational facilities under 10+2 scheme of education.
In the mid 1990s in an India Today survey the school was listed in the top 10 schools of New Delhi, rising to first in 1995. Various agencies have since ranked it in top 10 or top 15 lists.
In October 2005, the school celebrated its golden jubilee with a week-long festival, "Swarnajyoti",[2] with inter-school competitions. In 2007 AFBBS achieved ISO 9001-2000 certification.
In 2012 Air Marshal J. N. Burma at the school's annual day stated that as per Indian Air Force computer records, results of the school's pupils are the best in all schools run by the Indian Air Force.
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind graced the 2022 investiture ceremony, and felicitated all the members of the student council.
Co-curricular activities[edit | edit source]
The school has various activities[3] in every department and is an active participant in the annual football tournament, the Subroto Cup[4]
The school also has a NCC company, under the Air Force wing, consisting of both SD and SW, falling under the Delhi Directorate.
Evaluation System – Senior Wing[edit | edit source]
Template:Uncited-section A student has to put in at least 75% attendance during the year to become eligible to appear for the Board Examination/Annual Examination. There are two Terminal Examinations. In order to be declared as 'Passed' at the end of the academic session, a student must secure at least 40% marks in each of the subjects offered.
In the Secondary and Senior Secondary (X and XII) students who appear in the Board Examinations at the end of the year will appear in the Pre-Board Examinations to be held in January. They will take Two Terminal Examinations like the other students.
For admission and allotment of streams in Class XI the results of the Class X Board Examination will be taken into consideration.
Evaluation System – Junior Wing[edit | edit source]
Template:Uncited-section In the Junior school the continuous evaluation system is used where students are graded throughout the year on the basis of class work, assessments, projects and activities.
Alumni[edit | edit source]
The School has a dedicated Alumni network, with its alumnus having gone on to win laurels in every field on every spectrum, national and international, some even being the first(s) in their dedicated field(s).[5] The alumnus network is spearheaded by the Old Students Association, standing strong by the side of their Alma Mater.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jabulee, Vaibhav. "Air Marshal Mohan Swaroop Chaturvedi". www.bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ "Air Force Bal Bharati School Government Jobs 2022 - Sarkari Naukri". MySarkariNaukri. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ "Air Force Bal Bharti School". airforcebalbharatischool.com. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ↑ "Subroto Cup U-17 Boys 2016: Shillong, Mizoram, Atletico and SAI enter quarterfinals". 16 October 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ↑ "Team Osa – OSAAFBBS". Retrieved 17 June 2022.
External links[edit | edit source]
www
Other Air Force schools in India[edit | edit source]
- No. 1 Air Force School, Gwalior
- Air Force School Coimbatore
- Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute
- The Air Force School (Subroto Park)