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The month of March brought with it the Telugu New Year and marked the start of many initiatives. We welcomed a new set of students as they took admissions and celebrated the success of our outgoing tenth graders. As many new activities took place, the highlights were our board results, which brought us smiles, visits from dignitaries, and other significant activities. Focusing on academics, vocational skills, health and social skills, read on for all the details.

Health and wellness

The welfare of our students is paramount for us, and we are blessed to have collaborations that feel the same way. Feeding India, a Zomato initiative, has been providing four nutritious meals to students and staff at the Residential High School on a daily basis. On March 5, Mr. Anish Menon, Program Manager at Feeding India, even visited the BCT Residential High School campus. Here he toured the campus, discussed progress with the BCT core team members and even interacted with the students, mess staff, and school faculty, 

In other news, a comprehensive Health Camp was also conducted at the school premises on April 3. Held in collaboration with Young Indians (Yi), general health check-ups were conducted for the 108 students. A special screening for skin allergies, and free medicine distribution, were also taken up. The visiting doctors also conducted an awareness session for girl students on personal hygiene, helping them understand essential practices for maintaining good health.

On April 17, an Eye Check-up Camp was organized in collaboration with Mohsin Eye Bank and Visakha Eye Hospital. 108 students and 10 staff members underwent comprehensive eye examinations. The initiative was instrumental in helping students assess their vision and take preventive steps toward better eye health

Prayers for Victory

As is the practice every year, this year too, the Vijaya homam was held for students appearing for tenth-grade examinations. Under this initiative, students come together to offer prayers for victory in their examinations. The puja was held on March 9 at the Sri Dwimukha Kalyana Vinayaka Swami temple in BCT campus, and 502 students attended. This included tenth graders from BCT Residential High School, along with tenth graders from the nearby villages.

Exams and results

29 students of BCT Residential High School wrote their tenth board exams this year. This included two specially abled students from the Sri PV Venkatesan Center for the Challenged. With results declared in the past month, we are happy to share that all students passed with good grades. Among them, K Sunitha secured the first position with 564 points, S Rohini secured the second position with 526 points, V Vennela secured the third position with 511 points, and S Bhavani secured the fourth position with 506 points. Students from the Sri PV Venkatesan Center for the Challenged also passed with good grades. We wish our students the very best for their future endeavours!

Innovation hub for students

The start of February marked the setting up of an Innovation Hub for the students of BCT Residential High School. This laboratory will provide students with the space to generate ideas and unleash their creativity. This Innovation Hub is supported by the generous donation of M/s JS Sastry, JS Prasad and their family in the memory of their parents.

Under the initiative of starting Innovation Hubs at the BCT Residential High School, BCT team members participated in a training program at Agastya International Foundation in Kuppam. BCT team members Mr Ganesh, Mr Chinnababu and Mr. Naveen participated for the three-day Igniters Training Program, which was held from May 8 to May 10. It was an interesting session, and the team members benefitted greatly from it.

Students raise awareness

Under the ‘grama prerana’ initiative, students of BCT Residential High School motivated villagers to save water. In this regard they visited various villages and showcased skits highlighting the need and ways to save water. Besides this, students showcased traditional folk arts of kolatam, chitikelu, bhajan and dappu. The program was organized under the guidance of village elders.

Sewage treatment plant project

On April 19, the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Water Purification Project for two of the school’s hostel buildings was formally inaugurated by BCT Secretary Sri B Sri Ram Murty, in the presence of the Central Coordinator, Principal, and the ITI team. This vital infrastructure was generously supported by SNF Visakhapatnam India Pvt. Ltd., whose contribution has enabled a significant leap towards sustainable water management and clean water access for hostel residents.

Spinning Khadi

As part of strengthening our Charkha vocational skill program, Mr. Satish and his team from Kora Organization visited the campus on April 16, 2025. They interacted with students and staff, offering valuable guidance and practical insights to improve the quality and efficiency of Charaka-based training.

A new year has begun, bringing with it many opportunities and promises. As we at BCT Residential High School step into the second month of 2025, we take the time to offer gratitude to all those who have been a part of our journey. With many milestones and achievements, both big and small, we bring you a summary of what the past few months held for us.

Sankranthi celebrations

The harvest festival of Sankranthi is an important time for Andhra Pradesh. At BCT Residential High School too, celebrations took place, both on campus and at village-level. Students conducted animation programs in the villages from 3^rd to 8^th January. During this time, BCTs Community Organizers and school teachers also participated in the program, which focused on the theme of saving water.

Students were given Sankranthi vacations so that they could celebrate this important festival with their families. However, before they left for their homes, they celebrated Bhogi with their school-mates and teachers on the campus. A huge bhogi bonfire was created, with beautiful muggulu surrounding it. Students and staff danced around the Bhogi fire and sang traditional songs.

Academic Focus

Academics continued to be in focus for all classes from sixth to tenth. As the tenth graders of BCT Residential High School ready themselves for their upcoming board exams, BCT provided the extra fillip to their preparations. All-in-one study materials were issued by Sri Sitaramaraju, BCT Central Coordinator, and school staff. This will enable the students to prepare better for their board exams.

Extracurricular Achievements

The extremely talented students of BCT school also won accolades and recognition in extracurricular activities. On December 28 and 29, students participated in the Kriya children festival at Kakinada. Here they got the third place in the events of Burrakatha, Kolatam and mime show. Students from the Sri PV Venkatesan Center for the Challenged also secured the third place in the mime show.

Health and safety

The health and safety of our students is paramount to us. On 18th September, a health checkup was conducted for the students. These regular visits ensure that the growth parameters of schoolchildren are on the right track. Besides regular health checks that assess the well-being of our students and ensure that their growth is on the right track, programs regarding their safety are regularly conducted as well. On 30^th December, a team from the Woman Safety Wing, Anakapalli District Police, visited the BCT Residential High school. They met the students and held discussions on the topics of child marriages, growing rate of cyber-crimes, and POCSO Act. They also spoke about various other aspects of protecting the society.

Dignitaries as visitors

In the past few months, our school students benefitted from the visit of distinguished dignitaries. On August 19, renowned TV anchor and actress Mrs. Suma Kanakala visited the BCT campus & interacted with students, staff and rural women entrepreneurs. Also, in September, Mr. Nitin Desai, Head of Agastya International Foundation visited the BCT school. This was a recce visit to forge a partnership between BCT and Agasta Foundation towards STEM education. As the first step, an Innvoation Hub is being established at BCT High School, work for which is now in progress. This will later be converted into a hub and spoke model for at least 1000 school children in the region to be trained here. During his visit, he interacted with the team, school staff and students. The children also showcased various folkart programs. Along with dignitaries, youth from BCT TMF SMART centers and colleges also visited the school and the Sri PV Venkatesan Center for the Challenged.

Children’s Day celebrations

Celebrated on November 14, Children’s Day this year was even more special for the students of the BCT Residential High School. A large credit for the bright smiles of the students goes to Feeding India, which has been providing students and staff with four healthy meals every day since September. On the occasion of Children’s Day, they gave amazing gifts that made the occasion extra special. From goodie bags to exciting sports kits including badminton, frisbees, footballs, and cricket gear, children are cherishing every moment playing and enjoying these wonderful gifts.

Constitution day

On 23rd November, students of BCT Residential High School celebrated India's Constitution Day. On this occasion, BCT organized Constitution Day activities across 11 locations, including 8 high schools and 3 SMART Centers, impacting 2,163 people. This initiative highlights the significance of the Constitution and encourages individuals to incorporate its values and principles into their daily lives

Other Celebrations

Besides the above highlights, various other celebrations were also held at the BCT Residential High School. On 5th September, the school celebrated Teachers Day, under the leadership of the 10th graders. The 10th class students conducted games for their teachers, and even awarded prizes to the winners. It was a fun-filled event, that brought joy to both the teachers and students. On 26^th January, students came together to mark Republic Day. The tricolor was unfurled by BCT Secretary Sri B Sri Ram Murty along with the youngest students of the school. This was followed by a scintillating cultural performance by the students of the school.

With all these activities making up our past few months, we look forward to sharing with you many more developments in the days to come. We thank you for your continued support and wish you a wonderful new year as well.