Community Outreach
Arts
Art forms encompasses Visual, Literary and the Performing arts. Art, in its broadest meaning is the expression of creativity and imagination. Our school believes in the vital role played by preservation and promotion of different art forms.
Visual Arts
Integration of Visual Arts along with Scholastics subjects is very important. It helps students to bring out their creativity as well as develop their personality. Students learn important skills like observation, self-expression, focus, discipline, perseverance, self confidence and collaboration through art education.
Students who are visual learners, learn faster through the practice of art and craft. They develop aesthetic sense, understand and appreciate good art work. The school has age appropriate activities which are integrated with the curriculum to broaden the students’ thought process and creativity.
We believe in holistic development, freedom of expression and creativity in the field of the students choice. For the primary years, exposure to the different forms of performing arts like dance, theatre and music where they learn the basics is very important. When they come to the middle and higher grades they are given a choice to explore the skills further, in the area of their choice.
Each art form helps the child to open up and gain stage confidence, to be able to speak out without any inhibitions and also participate in cultural activities boldly. This also promotes the Multiple Intelligence and opens up doors to their future prospects and probabilities.
Performing Arts
Dance
Dance is an expression of joy through body movement and rhythm. Through dance students learn team work, focus and improvisational skills. Dance is a wonderful physical activity and provides rigour for healthy life style. Students are exposed to various dance forms and regularly participate in competitions.
Theater
To enable our students to be good orators and confident speakers, we offer theater as regular co-scholastic activity. This enhances the freedom of expression and stage confidence. Our in-house theater experts train our students in voice modulation, voice throwing, facial expressions and body language.
Music
It is a research fact that Music helps plants grow better, calms and soothens the human mind. Plato once said that music is a more potent instrument than any other form of education. It offers the growth of the child’s brain academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Our students are trained in western vocals and Indian music. The school choir functions as the base group for all school events.
Sports
The importance of sports and games in school encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity. Sports increase self-confidence, team spirit and mental alertness. This makes school sports and games necessary for every age group.
At primary, the school offers Specialized Sports Programme SPEED to help develop sports skills and create health awareness. Exposure to team and individual sports encourage a sense of team spirit, and individual effort and accomplishment. It includes free play and organized sports activities. The students physical progress is documented and reported.
For the Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary, the school is associated with a professional sports provider – Trugame, a grassroot level sports development organization for professional, regular sports training and after school sports programme. This programme, gives the students an opportunity to learn, build the skills and awareness of their favorite game.
The school has the facility and offers the following games:
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Football
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo.
Along with professional guidance on sports, Trugame also includes nutritious diet guidance, access to tournaments and leagues, international academies and coaches, strength and conditioning programmes and sport travel programmes. The progress of the student is monitored, recorded and reported
After School Sports Programme
The school provides a 90-minute session, 5 days a week after school sports programme for a period of 5 months which includes healthy snack. The student can choose one game to be professionally trained in and enables young athletes to set the foundations in their respective sports along with improving fitness levels.
The school is associated with Kerala Blasters, a National Football League Championship. The school has hosted football matches for the same.
Clubs
Birla Open Minds understands the importance of honing the skills of the students in the areas of their interest and passion. Therefore students from Grades 5 to 12 are given an opportunity to participate and be a member of one of the clubs offered in the school. Clubs are integrated in the regular timetable.
The clubs offered are as following:
- Master Chefs – Cuisine
- The World of Words – Literary
- Artisans – Arts, Crafts, Sewing and Stitching
- Cyberites – Computer Science
- Inheritors – Citizenship
- Theatre- Drama
- Melody – Music
- Eco-warriors – Ecology
- Rotary Club – Social
The culmination of club activities at the end of the academic year is a celebration where all stake-holders of the school come together.
Field Trips
The philosophy of the school believes in giving the students an experiential and out of the classroom learning exposure. The school encourages age, curriculum appropriate trips to enhance the learning of our students. The school is associated with professional field trip management company Trippko , which ensures maximum exposure to the students through well planned itinerary.
Spark Speak
It is very important to bring in resource speakers who are experts and experienced professionals in various fields. This is to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge to real life experiences. The school invites speakers on a regular basis, vastly using the parent resource. A question hour is a must to satisfy the students curiosity.
Inter House Competitions
To foster healthy competition among the students and encourage them to be an active member of the respective houses, different Inter House Competitions are conducted on a regular basis. This boosts the holistic development of the students.
The students demonstrate great team spirit by putting in their best efforts for contributing to the House score.
School Houses
All the students of the school belong to one of the four houses .These are led by the student representative , House Captain and a Vice Captain . Various activities are conducted within the house as well as Inter house to give the students the sense of belonging towards their house .
House Scores
| Name of the House | Scores |
| Legacy | 3139 |
| Ambition | 3377 |
| Spirit | 3334 |
| Discovery | 3307 |
Community Enrichment Programmes
Students visit Zila Parishad and other Government schools as part of their community enrichment programme. The aim is to develop skills and raise awareness among these students. They conduct sessions on career counselling, emotional and mental well-being, anti-bullying, concepts of good touch and bad touch, adolescences etc.
Students also engage the younger students in hands-on activities like paper bag making, tie-dye and art.
Science students showcase fascinating experiments, covering topics such as magnetism, precipitation reactions, the iodine clock, and life under the microscope.
These kind of initiatives help our students recognize their own privileges and the importance of giving back. As a token of appreciation, all participating students receive a certificate for their community service efforts which also keep them motivated.
Cyclothon
Cyclothon is a student-led initiative to observe World Cancer Day (February 4th). It is more than just a ride – it is a movement that highlights the power of community and education.
A group of passionate students embark on an inspiring cycling expedition with one goal in mind – raising awareness on cancer. They spread the message of hope, strength, and unity. It exemplifies the power of small actions in fostering collaboration, raising awareness, coming together to educate the community and taking action for a healthier future.
Joy of Giving Week
As the year draws to a close, our school embraces the festive spirit through the Joy of Giving Week, a heartfelt initiative that embodies the true essence of Christmas—kindness, generosity, and compassion.
Throughout this week, students spread warmth and support for the lesser privileged through their contributions. They contribute grocery items, which are then donated to organizations dedicated to uplifting those in need. These contributions are, then, extended to Devnar School for the Blind to support the education of visually impaired children and Sivananda Rehabilitation Home (SRH) that offers assistance to individuals affected by leprosy.
Students are also empowered to raise funds through the annual IBCP Challengers’ Cup, which are are directed towards impactful causes. The contributions facilitate health check-ups for Children at the School for the blind, support life-saving cardiac surgeries for infants and donation of Braille papers and computers to Government Schools.
These acts of giving transcend mere donations—they represent gifts of hope, love, and brighter futures for children in need. Each contribution, no matter how small, plays a pivotal role in making a positive impact and fostering a sense of community and compassion.
Through collective efforts, we are not just donating items; we are changing lives, one step at a time. The Joy of Giving Week serves as a reminder that every act of kindness contributes to a ripple effect of positive change, encouraging us all to continue spreading love and support to those who need it most.
Let’s continue to be change-makers, embracing the spirit of giving and making the world a better place for all.
Together, We Make a Difference!
Student Committee
The Student Leadership Body is elected every year by the students through an elaborate electoral system. The senior students who nominate themselves for the various posts in the STUCO have to go through a rigorous selection process before campaigning with full conviction to strengthen their candidature .There is an Election Day when all the students and staff follow the regular ballot election procedure to elect their student committee.
The STUCO once formed are responsible for the upkeep of the students , the school and are totally involved in all school activities
as Inter house to give the students the sense of belonging towards their house .Student Leaders for 2020-21
| Position | Student Name | Grade |
| Head Boy | Pradyumn Soni | 12 |
| Head Girl | Ayushi Gautam | 12 |
| Sports Captain | Lakshya Bindal | 11 |
| Sports Vice Captain | Vatti Sagar Sujay Reddy | 12 |
| House | Legacy | Ambition | Spirit | Discovery |
| Captain | Tanvi Rao Ponugoti | Harshil Goel | Ameya Shukla | Tanuja Attaluri |