“We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges." - Tim Berners
Under the esteemed leadership of Shri Nikhil Channa, President of the Child Education Society, and the dedicated guidance of Ms. Asha Prabhakar, Principal, Bal Bharati Public School, Noida, one of the best institutions of Uttar Pradesh proudly hosted the Inter Unit Bal Bharati Hackathon 1.0. The event was staged from October 24 to 26, 2024. This groundbreaking code fest, organized under the aegis of the Tech Council of the Child Education Society, marked a significant milestone in fostering innovation among students. As the top 10 CBSE school of Noida, this competition highlighted the importance of adopting and adapting digital skills that will make the young masters ready for future. As the pioneer of all unique activities, school initiated this event to inculcate coding expertise amongst the new age learners. This event saw the confluence of children who exhibited competence and competitive spirit in critical thinking and problem solving exercises. The two-day code meets not only highlighted team spirit but an amalgamation of bright minds working together to solve problems.
Proving to be the best school of Uttar Pradesh, it made well planned arrangements to accommodate outstation participants. The school arranged for boarding and lodging over three days, ensuring a seamless and hospitable experience. In alignment with the Prime Minister's vision of promoting technological advancement among the youth, this exceptional competition featured 23 units from Bal Bharati schools, showcasing 76 innovative project ideas, selected from a remarkable 85 submissions received from across India. The projects demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, underscoring the talents of the young coders involved.
The event at the school was highlighted by the presence of distinguished guests, Dr. Atul Sinha, Deputy Director General-ICT at NTIPRIT, and Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director of Skill Education at CBSE. Both leaders shared inspiring insights on the transformative role of technology in modern education, underscoring its potential to shape and enhance future learning experiences. Their presence underscored the importance of fostering digital skills within the educational landscape, preparing students to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world. In recognition of the school's exceptional achievements and the resounding success of this unique competition, the Guest of Honour and Chief Guest extended their congratulations, describing the school as the best CBSE school in Noida. Their accolades reflected the school's commitment to excellence in skill-based and holistic education.
Felicitating the Participants who addressed 14 diverse problem statements, evaluated on criteria such as problem-solving skills, innovation, and uniqueness the guests and the teacher fraternity of the representative schools gave accolades to the relentless dedication and ingenuity displayed throughout this month-long fest that had truly set a new benchmark in student innovation. Echoing the Prime Minister's commitment to empower the next generation the event culminated in a vibrant prize distribution ceremony, enhanced by cultural performances that added to the celebratory atmosphere, showcasing the rich talents of the students and reinforcing the spirit of creativity and collaboration. The Hackathon event not only celebrated technological prowess but also fostered a sense of community among the participants and thus scaled the school as the best that has excellent infrastructure in Noida .
