Our school campus was illuminated not just by the lights but by the brilliance and talent that took centre stage during The Annual Prize Distribution and Musical Evening on October 28th, 2023. It was a grand celebration that marked the culmination of hard work, achievements, and talents within our school community. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Peter Kucharsky, the esteemed Ex HOD of IT & Design Technology, and our respected principal, Ma’am Harika, who lit the lamp to set the stage for an unforgettable experience, which added an aura of wisdom and encouragement. The highlight of the evening was the distribution of prizes. The joy and pride on the faces of the students as they received their awards were a testament to the nurturing environment fostered by the school. The vibrant cultural showcase featured an energetic Bhangra, a graceful Giddha, a captivating Bharatanatyam, and enchanting performances by the school choir.
The event was a harmonious blend of talent, and recognition making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.

The school organized the 17th annual S. Amar Singh Kamboj Memorial Debate on 30th October, 2023. The esteemed judges were Dr. Swaraj Raj, Dr. Sangeeta Handa and Prof. Harpreet Kathuria.
Niamat Kaur Gill ( X JNS) and Kudratjot Kaur (X HJK) represented the BCEHS. The topic was “A.I simulations of real people should be made illegal”. The participants demonstrated their expanse of knowledge as a fiery debate was presented by each of them much to the appreciation of the judges. Our Lady of Fatima Convent School, Patiala was judged the winner. The debate topic was extremely relevant in this modern age.
~ Niamat Kaur Gill (X JNS)

“The Temple of Justice”, were the words we read outside the door of one of courtrooms I had the privilege to visit with my peers. On 16th of August, the students of Legal Studies were taken to visit the District and Sessions Court, Patiala. Setting foot in a court is every young and aspiring lawyer’s dream. This dream turned into a reality as we entered the Court Complex, Patiala. We were cordially welcomed by Advocate Avneet Singh Billing and Senior Advocate Angrej Singh Sandhu as they acquainted us with the multifaceted procedures of the court and shared their experiences as advocates. We also interacted with Ms. Manni Arora (JMIC), Secretary, District Legal Service Authority, Patiala in the Conference Room and she briefed us about the mediation procedings. We visited several courtrooms, and had the chance to witness actual court proceedings for both criminal and civil cases. Subsequently, we met Mr. Gurkiran Singh, JMIC – Judicial Magistrate First Class , Junior Division ,Patiala. He was kind enough to share his experience and inspire us with his hard work. After visiting all the courts, we made our way to the Lawyer’s Chambers. Lastly, we saw the ‘Bakshikhana’ where the criminals under judicial custody are housed until their trials. All things considered, observing the elements of law we had only studied on paper until now, has enkindled in us a renewed passion for law and justice.
– Sukhmanpreet Kaur (XI GSK)

The Inter-House English Debate (Middle School) was held on 9th September 2023. The topic was “Climate change is a disaster waiting to happen and not a technological challenge that can be overcome”. The topic was relevant to the present environmental scenario. The participants captivated the audience with their sagacious thoughts and impeccable content delivery. Tavleen Kaur of VIII NVS was adjudged as the best speaker. Teresa House won the competition followed by Tolstoy House and Tagore House.
~ Tavleen Kaur (VIII NVS)

The Investiture Ceremony endows promising students with responsibility and authority, paving the way for future leadership roles. Thus, selected students were inducted into the School prefectorial body for the session 2023-24 on 25th February 2023. The ceremony commenced with a speech highlighting the solemnity of the event. The new Head Prefects- Jishnu Khanna and Jaspiya Kaur Naina took their oaths while the former Head Prefect handed over the school flag to them. Followed by the Deputy Head Prefects, the three House Captains and Vice Captains respectively. Lastly, the Senior Prefects and the Prefects took the oath. All of this was done in the presence of our Executive Principal- Ma’am Rosa and the Principal- Ma’am Kiran Harika. Rosa ma’am gave us a motivating speech at the end of the ceremony and asked the juniors to be obedient and respectful to the newly appointed student leaders.
The ceremony was an inspiring experience for all the students. We all hope that these new student leaders “take the high standards of our esteemed institution, even higher”.
~ Abhinav Jindal (IX NEH)