UK teachers visit to BBPS in 2006

Visit of two teachers from Paget School Birmingham to Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura .


Bal Bharati Public School played host to two teachers from Paget School, Birmingham from 4th February to 12th February 2006. Carole Thomas the assistant Head teacher and Jenny Zybdel came to Delhi on their first ever visit to the country.


Meera and I received them at the airport in the early hours of 4th February and settled them in their cosy room of the Hotel City Park. They got the first glimpse of our very big school on the same day when they came to witness the Good Luck Party. The program unfolded many traditions and rich cultural of our country. They were introduced to the other members of the ISA committee and the three supervisors.

The colourful cultural show of Mont-II on the next day left them awestruck. They were spellbound by the confidence of the students and the organization of the event. It was a treat for them to watch the rehearsal of The Bal Vatika Annual Show. They were enthralled by the enthusiasm and eagerness these young children exhibited.





Carole and Jenny had an enriching experience interacting with the teachers and appreciated the involvement of parents in the daily activities. They were inquisitive and interested in learning more about the festivals, costumes, means of communications, sports activities and the general administration of the school. Many students forwarded their letters to the Paget School students, thus taking a step to fulfil the aim of this project i.e. to create a global harmony­


The visit to the classes by the guests was an enriching experience for both the sides. The festivals, costumes the means of communication, Sports, Uniforms, the administration of the school were the main topics of discussion and exchange. Many students forwarded their letters to the Paget School students, thus taking a step to fulfill the aim of this project i.e. to create a global harmony.

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Apart from learning Carole and Jenny had fun doing Rangoli, sculpture, paper recycling and singing with the students.The cursive handwriting of the students from the Montessori was the thing the visitors wished they could start in their school. The uniform , the respectful attitude of the students made a special place of our school in their hearts.





Jenny's excitement for shopping was satisfied after she had visited Delhi Hatt, Cottage Emporium, Janpath, Surajkund Craft Mela the Lifestyle Mall. The architecture of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Akshardham Temple, Red Fort, India Gate was also admired by them. Not to be left behind were the delicacies of Indian cusine i.e. Dahi Bhalla , . Bhature Channa, Nan & Tandoori Chicken, South Indian food which tested their digestion to the fullest.

Different modes of transport were used for traveling - camel cart, horse cart, autorikshaw, car, van. The rides didn't make them miss the adventures of the Roller Coaster of Disney Lands.




A little bit of India unfolded in front of our guests in matter of just 8 days which made them crave for more. The guests were mesmerized with the Indian culture and tradition and the kind of values that we try to imbibe in our children.

Hopefully, we tried to make this visit a memorable one for our guests for which we thank Mr. S.C. Baveja - the Principal, Ms. Chopra Vice Principal, Ms. Bhat, Ms. Tyagi - the Head Mistresses for their guidance, Ms. Sandhya Kakkar - the convenor of the project for her support, Ms. Abha Luthra, Ms. Ruchi Chhabra & Ms. Ranjana Kapoor for their kindly help.

Deepika Kwatra Meera Sharma