🚀🛰️ Exploring space with space on wheels 🚀🛰️
MES Bal Shikshan Mandir English Medium School leaves no stone untouched to give its students the opportunity to explore the untouched arena. Students got an opportunity to explore space on wheels exhibition in its campus on a very remarkable day that is the Republic Day of India.
It was initiated by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO)and VIBHA, a mobile exhibition showcasing both working and static scientific models. This innovative exhibition aimed to foster awareness of space science and spark curiosity among students. In addition, BSM organized various competitions to encourage a scientific mindset, including quizzes, essays, and drawings, all themed around space exploration.
The occasion was honoured by several distinguished guests, including Chief Guest Brigadier Dilip Ganesh Patwardhan, Guest of Honour Mrs. Archana Dilip Patwardhan, Hon. Shri. Shree Prasad ji, Organizing Secretary for Paschim Kshetra (Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat), Dr. Manasi Malgaonkar – National Governing Member, Dr. Kaustubh Sakhare, Secretary, Vigyan Bharti Paschim Maharashtra, Pro. Abhishek Kulkarni, Treasurer, Vigyan Bharti Paschim Maharashtra, Mr. Chaphekar, State Coordinator, Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan Paschim Maharashtra, Mr. Vijay Bhalerao, Chairman of the School Committee, Dr. Santosh Deshpande, and other dignitaries from Maharashtra Education Society.
The Space on Wheels was an excellent opportunity for curious visitors to see and understand the working of various initiatives by ISRO. This exhibition received a warm response from students, parents and visitors.
Get set go…for the torch bearers of tomorrow.
Athletics meet.
19.2.26.
The 11th edition of BSM Athletics meet was organised on 19th February 2026 at BSM grounds. 19th February is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His exemplary, valuable deeds and principles are revised and imbibed in everyone’s walk of life. Sports and patriotism are inseparable factors in nation’s growth.
Each year BSM and MES Kridavardhini host a spectacular athletics meet for the aspiring sports stars of 10 to 14 years.
MES dignitaries, Mrs. Anandi Patil-Vice Chairman, MES, Mr. Vijay Bhalerao –
Chairman of the School Committee and Kridavardhini, Dr. Atul Kulkarni -secretary Mes
Mr. Sudhir Bhosale-
Visitor, Kridavardhini
Asst. Secretary MES, Dr. Neha Deshpande, Visitor of the School Mes Bsm,Mr. Ajay Purohit (member GB Mes) , Mr. Rahul Mirasdar ( Member GB Mes), , Prof. Shailesh Apte, coordinator kridavardhini, Head Mistress of Primary section Mrs Manjusha Durve, Head Mistress of Secondary and Higher Secondary section Mrs Aditi Kulkarni were present for the inauguration. BSM sports stars carried the torch in the ground signifying their commendable achievements. There after dignitaries offered floral tribute to the idol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. BSM choir sang the state song of Maharashtra ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra maza..’ and charged the environment.
Total 1175 athletes from school and sports club across the city had participated in the event.
Individual events like running race, long jump, spot jump, shot put were chalked out.
For the prize distribution ceremony Mr Jagannath Lakade, District Sports Officer of Pune with distinguished achievements in sports was invited, (the 21 times recipient of National sports award, Silver medalist in Asian games, served 15 years in defense and the winner of Shiv Chhatrapati sports award).
For team events Abhinav EMS( 74 points) stood first followed by MES Kridavardhini (59 points) and the third place was grabbed by Eklavya Athletics club(50 points).
Jaihind School of Pimpri got special prize for maximum entries.
At the end of the event BSM students presented a Powada. The meet was the confluence of camaraderie, commitment and collabarative team spirit.
