Value Based Skills Oriented Quality Education

The past quarter at BCT Residential High School (BCT-RHS) has been a period of vibrant student engagement, academic support, cultural celebration, and community outreach. Through a range of educational, social, and developmental initiatives, the school continues to create meaningful learning opportunities for children from rural communities.

Cultural Celebrations and Student Well-being

The quarter began with the much-awaited Sankranti and Bhogi celebrations on January 8. Students, teachers, and staff gathered around the traditional bhogi fire, singing and dancing together in a joyful display of cultural heritage and unity. The event strengthened the sense of belonging within the BCT family.

As students prepared for their tenth board exams, the annual Vijaya Homam was conducted on March 8 at Sri Kalyana Vinayaka Swamy Temple. A total of 401 students from 31 villages participated. The program aimed to help students overcome exam fear and anxiety while boosting their confidence through blessings, motivational support, and distribution of essential stationery items. Finally, the ninth graders organized a colorful and warm farewell for their seniors, the tenth graders, wishing them the best for their future.

 Academic Support and Student Achievements

Academic excellence continues to remain a key priority. As regular exams were conducted for all, support is being provided to students in areas where they lag behind. Additional study materials were distributed to Class X students, enabling better preparation for their board examinations. Students also participated in essay writing contests at school and expressed their views.

The school also hosted several dignitary visits during the exam period, where leaders and well-wishers interacted with students and motivated them to perform confidently in their public examinations.

Health, Nutrition, and Hygiene

The Feeding India’s daily nutrition program continues to impact student growth and well-being. Bringing delicious and nutritious meals for the school students, the program helps to enhance their health in these critical years. 

Raising awareness on cleanliness, hygiene, and healthy living was the ‘Swachhata Pakhawada’ event. Held under the Swachh Bharat Mission, BCT KVK conducted it from December 16–31 at the school and in surrounding villages.

Students also participated in the Drug-Free Tomorrow: Awareness and Education Expo, where they presented banners, posters, and speeches advocating for a drug-free society. Interaction with an IPS officer further strengthened awareness and civic responsibility. Additionally, a session on safety was also conducted by the Rambilli police station on drug side-effects, good touch/bad touch, cybercrime and road safety.

Experiential Learning and Skill Development

The school continues to promote holistic education through experiential learning. A five-day rural immersion program hosted 35 students from Vidyaranya School, Hyderabad, encouraging cultural exchange and shared learning experiences.

Innovation and technology education were strengthened through the Robovasis coding and robotics initiative, where students from Classes VI to VIII learned Scratch programming and built 16 robot designs using LEGO Spike Prime kits. Additionally, around 100 students are actively participating in Summer Camp 2026, focused on sports, teamwork, and physical fitness. Students also joined the Shabala Program from April 1–5, which promotes sustainable living, rural awareness, and experiential learning.

 Conclusion

Through academic support, student wellness initiatives, technology exposure, and community engagement, BCT Residential High School continues to empower rural children with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed for holistic growth. With exams now taking place, the coming months also promise focus on the academic, vocational and holistic well-being of every child, so that no one gets left behind.

As we approach the end of an inspiring year, we are delighted to share the remarkable progress made at BCT school. Each activity reflects our commitment to empower rural children, nurture talent, and foster inclusive growth, a work that is made possible through the support of partners like you. Here are a few highlights from the past few months

1. Empowering Every Child: Celebrations with Purpose

World Disability Day: A Celebration of Ability

At the Sri PV Venkatesan Center for the Challenged, students joyfully celebrated the International Day for People with Disabilities through sports and games, affirming our belief that every child thrives when given opportunity and encouragement.

Children’s Day: Gifts That Spark Curiosity

Our children were all smiles to receive the thoughtful gifts from Feeding India. These creative learning kits made Children’s Day extra special. The gifts included puzzles, sticker sets, and interactive games, delighting young learners at BCT Residential High School (RHS) and fuelling their love for discovery.

2. Recognizing Achievement: Students Who Inspire Us

Scholarships for Excellence

Our students are a constant source of pride, and their achievements in both academics and extra-curriculars bring us great joy. Seven school students were selected by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Vizag to receive merit scholarships. The visit of JCI team members to campus underscored the value of our work and the promise our children hold when opportunities meet determination.

Cultural and Academic Excellence

It was a time of academic celebrations as the tenth-grade passout students received their marksheets and skill certificates. As they recounted their school memories, experiences and goals, it was heartening to see them blossom. We wish them the very best for their future!

What began as an effort by BCT to revive dying folk arts by training school children in it, has brought back so much color and culture back to life. School students regularly perform the folk arts at various events, and showcased their dance at the prestigious Enterprising Bharat event in Vizag as well. Here they performed traditional folk dances of kolatam and tappetagullu.

Our students also participated and won accolades in various competitions. They took part in the Bhagavad Gita Sloka Chanting Competition by Chinmaya Mission. Multiple students secured top honors, proving that confidence and discipline go hand in hand at BCT.

3. Strengthening Partnerships: Visits That Inspire Collaboration

Feeding India Leadership Visits RHS

Ms. Sushma Emmadi, Program Manager at Feeding India, visited the BCT school campus to witness firsthand how daily nutrition supports learning. BCT Secretary Sri B Sri Ram Murty elaborated on the highlights of the program and its impact on students. Discussions focused on expanding collaboration and introducing innovative solutions like a facial-recognition attendance system for beneficiaries. The visit concluded with a symbolic sapling plantation—a pledge toward a greener, healthier future.

International Exchange with Indonesian Delegates

A delegation from Indonesia, accompanied by design expert Mr. P.N. Satish, engaged with our students to explore spinning and weaving traditions. The exchange was a powerful reminder that BCT’s grassroots innovations resonate globally.

4. Community Engagement: Students Leading Change

Training to be change agents for their villages, BCT school students stepped beyond the classroom and into the nearby villages of Shekalipalem, Addao, and Narendra Puram. Here they performed cultural shows and skits on water conservation and cleanliness. Their efforts were warmly acknowledged by village elders, reinforcing the role of schools as catalysts of social transformation.

5. Innovation & Future-Ready Learning

Launch of the Innovation Hub

Independence Day saw the inauguration of the RHS Innovation Hub by MLA Sudarapu Vijay Kumar. His encouragement to blend robotics with traditional Etikoppaka toys opened new horizons for creativity. Donors and well-wishers participated, reaffirming the shared dream of nurturing young innovators.

Atal Tinkering Lab Registration

With guidance from industry mentors, BCT School joined the HamaraLabs Atal Tinkering Labs ecosystem. Students are now routinely submitting projects, gaining hands-on exposure to science, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

6. Skills, Dignity & Livelihood: Learning That Earns

Self-Reliance Through Tailoring

In a remarkable display of learning-in-action, 164 students received school uniforms stitched by the students themselves under the Tailoring Vocational Training program. This not only provided essential clothing but also instilled immense pride and confidence.

Empowering Specially-Abled Students

At the Sri PV Venkatesan Center, specially-abled students acquired tailoring and micro-entrepreneurship skills. Starting from the basics of tailoring to joining parts and finally better finishing and business skills, students are taught everything. This year alone, six students stitched school uniforms, earning a collective 16,670. This amount was distributed to them based on individual contribution, turning skill building into direct income and self-worth.

A Year of Impact—And the Road Ahead

From scholarships and innovation to skill development and international exposure, the year has shown us one thing clearly: when children are nurtured with care, opportunities, and the right environment, they flourish.

As we scale our efforts, partnerships with donors play a pivotal role. Your support helps us reach more children, strengthen vocational training, enhance innovation labs, and deepen community impact.

Together, we can transform many more young lives in the coming year.