Dear Parents,
Choosing a school for your child is an important decision. We have prepared this prospectus to help you take a better decision and we assure you to five the high quality of education and vibrant school life that awaits your child at Bal Vidyalaya Madhyamik School, Dumari.
BVMS, Dumari was established in the year 2000. It is the second branch of Bal Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Prahlad Ghat which was founded by Acharya Pandit Sitaram Chaturvedi in 1968. Adjacent to our campus is the affiliated ASCMMV Degree College for Girls.
The overarching factor in my choice of this completely total area 12 acre of lush green site is its capacity to facilitate an expansive school complex. We offer students large, open spaces conducive to both mental and physical development in line with my vision of a school as physically beautiful as it is academically strong.
From our initial batch of just 15 students, BVMS, Dumari today caters to the educational needs of over 500 children from Nursery to 12th Standard and continues to expand. The basis of this growth is our Commitment to thoroughly modern and innovative teaching methods incorporating the use of Smart Classes and computers.
Our founder, Acharya Pt. Sitaram Chaturvedi quoted prominent English writer and activist, Dr. Annie Besant who, upon discovering that a teacher had struck a child, Brand Maria agad said, "What have you done? You have beaten Lord Ram & Shri Krishn." Acharya ji Abhorred capital punishment and we abide by his credo. I look upon my students with mother's love; it is acceptable that I scold them but unacceptable that anyone raises their hand against them. Respect borne out of the fear of a beating instead of love from the heart is unworthy.
Acharya ji was an advocate of Mdm. Montessori's 'learning by playing approach to education. He had originally named the school Bal Vishwavidyalaya (Bal=Children, Vishwa-Word, Vidya-Knowledge) in line with his vision of a school that would cater to all facets of a child's development. We were asked to remove 'Vishwa' for CBSE affiliation but our commitment to the philosophy of all-round education remains ever strong.
BVMS, Dumari aspires to instill children with such ideals that they go out into the world versatile individuals capable of the highest accomplishments. To this end, we employ educators who can be role models students aspire to emulate, professionals who cultivate culture, refinement and virtuous qualities in students. There is a Hindi saying:
"Guru Kumuhar Shishya Kumbh Hai, Gari Gari Kare Khot
Bhitar Haat Sahar De, Bahar Bahe Chot."
In translates as: The Guru is like a potter- he lovingly and protectively crafts and moulds shapeless lumps of clay into beautiful, functional Pieces. In the same vein, children must feel that the teacher is their shield and capable of molding them into the person they aspire to be. I have wholeheartedly embraced these values as an educator and continuously strive to instill the same philosophy in all my teachers.
Our ancestors have blessed us with a world-renowned culture and heritage, and entrusted us with the duty of preserving them for posterity. We are fully committed to this responsibility and undertake to inculcate our students with these same principles. My staff and I seek to lay the foundation upon which the prosperous and glorious future of our great country will be laid. We sow the seeds of learning within our students today so they reap the rewards of achievement tomorrow. I invite you to join us in this endeavor.
Dr. Jaisheela Pandey
Director