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Buxi Jagabandhu English Medium School was established by Buxi Jagabandhu Education
Society consisting of a few renowned, committed philanthropists, educationists and social activists of
the locality called B.J.B. Nagar, in the temple city of Bhubaneswar. The school has been named after
Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Bhramarbar Ray, an eminent freedom fighter of Odisha. The School came
into existence on 15th January 1974, with a modest beginning of 25 students and one teacher. Now it
has grown to a remarkable height and is considered to be one of the premier Senior Secondary
Educational Institutions of the State. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE), Bharat.
The Motto of the School is mee efJeÐee ³ee efJecegkeÌle³es (SA VIDYA YA VIMUKTAYE) and its guiding
principle is “Let Learning be a Joy and Teaching a Pleasure”.
Over the years the school has developed a huge educational infrastructure for classes from
Lower Nursery to Class XII (Science and Commerce) with the best possible facilities and provisions to
cater to the latest requirements of more than 3,400 students and 140 teachers. It extends all possible
care to nurture the hidden talents of its learners. The School has been functioning successfully with
the concerted efforts of the Management, the Principal, the learned faculty and responsible parents.
A four storeyed building has been built as an extension block for Nursery to Standard III, to the
extreme left of the main building. The block opened its doors on 16 June, 2004 and has been running
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very successfully.
It accommodates classes from Lower Nursery to Std. III in two shifts. It has painted airy
classrooms and well equipped activity rooms with smart board facilities for the tiny tots. It has a well-
ventilated, spacious Reading Hall to facilitate the students and teachers as well. A beautiful children’s
park and an accomodious assembly ground add to the beauty of its ambience. Latest educational
techniques are implemented to make learning stress free and an enjoyable experience for the young
inmates.
The school has added a multi storeyed +2 (Science & Commerce) block for the students of
Class XI and XII with all sorts of modern facilities.
MISSION STATEMENT, BJEMS
To empower students to achieve not only academic excellence but also display their creative
and critical thinking skills, to imbibe in them the “art of living and giving” and help them contribute
significantly to a value-based global society.
OBJECTIVES
EXAMINATION PATTERN
The CCE system of assessment and Evaluation has been abolished from Class- I to X. At
present the entire process of assessments, tests and examinations is strictly based upon the new
guidelines prescribed by the CBSE with effect from the academic year 2017-18.
CBSE NEW GENERATION SCHOOLS
Our School has been awarded with the tagline “CBSE New Generation Schools” which gives
the school a separate identity from the other schools. Our school now offers NSQF based vocational
course namely I.T. at Secondary level.
DIGITAL SMART CLASS
In order to enhance the academic excellence of the school, Digital Smart Class was introduced in
the school from the session 2013-14. All class rooms from LKG to Std.- XII are equipped with digital
smart board. Tata class edge, a subsidiary of Tata Group with a nation wide reputation is managing
the logistics and operations of the Digital Smart Class.
SPECIALISED ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
Special coaching classes are provided to the students of class IX & X in two rounds for NTSE
aspirants by engaging teacher-experts. A good number of students qualify every year and are the
proud recipients of the NTSE Scholarship.
INTRODUCTION OF YOGA EDUCATION CLASSES
Keeping in view the importance of ‘Yoga’ in school education, the esteemed school has
introduced ‘Yoga’ class as an integral part of the school curriculum. The classes are held for the
students between the age groups 8 to 16. (Std. IV to X). A teacher having expertise in the subject has
been appointed to educate, train and prepare the young students to grow up as happy, healthy and
disciplined human beings over coming all the possible challenges and obstacles in life.
“SOFT SKILLS” DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME :
A soft skills development programme is being pursued by the school for the last seven
years. Special compulsory classes are held every week in which students participate in various
activity modules like - Debates, Elocutions, Extempore speeches, JAM, Panel/ Group Discussions,
story telling / enactment, Recitation, Conversations (Telephonic / General) Mock Interviews, Quiz,
News Reporting, Commentaries, Dramatics and many more.
Three Soft Skill Trainers are in charge of this programme which embraces all the sections
from Std I to VIII. This value based programme aims at enhancing the students’ communication skills,
which give vent to their creative and innate abilities and tap their latent talents. This pioneering effort
has helped in producing a confident, skillful, positive and vivacious crop of BJEM students.
AUDIO -VISUAL AIDS
The school has an Audio Room, slide projectors, overhead projectors, tape recorders,
colour television, VCR, computers with multimedia and internet facilities, etc. to enhance the
effectiveness of modern teaching learning process.
COMPUTER CENTRE
The introduction of computer in school has become an integral part of education. Our air
conditioned computer Lab-I, II, III & IV have adequate number of computers with Multimedia and
Internet facilities. Computer courses are available for students from Std. I to XII.
LIBRARY
Our school has a well stocked library staffed adequately to keep the library in good order and
also to guide the students during their library periods to make the best use of the library. The stock is
constantly expanded and updated to provide meaningful reference materials to the readers.
All have access to the library, which follows the Dewey system of classification.
There is a unique section ‘oversight book’ for the use of the students of Std. IX to XII. This
section contains supplementary reading materials like parallel textbooks, reference books, maps
and examination papers of previous years.
There is a section marked for teachers. There is also a video Film Library of informative and
educational films, catering to the needs of different age groups.
A mini Library has also been set up in the +2 Block to specifically cater to the requirements of
the students of Std. XI and XII. This provides students an easy access to the stock of reference books,
supplementary books, sample question papers, magazines etc. that can be used during leisure
period/ games period or arrangement classes etc.
LABORATORIES
The school has adequately equipped laboratories in Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Computer Science, Social Science with well-planned infrastructure and instruments to
accommodate 40 students at the same time. These are properly maintained by experienced
Laboratory Assistants supported by attendants.
The school also has a fully equipped English Language laboratory with modern teaching
tools such as audio visual aids, computer etc. to deal with the listening and speaking aspects of the
curriculum.
ATAL TINKERING LAB (ATL) : OUR NEW DIMENSION
Our esteemed school is now a proud member of the Atal Tinkering Lab Community. Atal
Innovation Mission (AIM) under the aegis of NITI Aayog has been establishing ATLs across India to
create scientific temper and cultivate the spirit of curiosity and innovation among young minds to
“Cultivate 1 Million children in India as Neoteric Innovators”. With the setting up of an appropriately
designed and well equipped ATL, the students of BJEM School, now have a canvas of their own to
ideate emerging technologies. The lab will enable the students venture into 21st Century skills such
as Design and Demonstration Thinking, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and much more.
STUDENT LEADERS :
The school is quite alive to its responsibility of inculcating leadership qualities among the
students. The students are trained to shoulder positions of responsibility. The class monitors
perform duties assigned to them by the class teachers. School prefects and House prefects work in
various school committees, hold periodical meetings and suggest the Principal about the welfare
measures to be taken for the students Community. The School Captain and Vice-Captain, the House
Captains and the other prefects are appointed by the Principal amongst those who show qualities of
leadership and command a great deal of respect from their fellow students, and they form a very
valuable part of the school community.
STUDENT’S DIARY
The Diary is to be carried to school everyday. It is as good as an entry pass. It is to be used by the
pupils, teachers and parents. Important information, Notices, Practice assignments / HW
given are to be noted down regularly by the students. Parents are required to go through their
child’s school diary regularly as it establishes a strong communication link between the
teachers and the parents, with regard to the quality of work being done by the students, both in
school and at home.
While turning the pages of this prospectus one can get a fair idea of how BJEM School
functions. As per the feedback of our Alumni, it is a “Home away from home”. Our journey so
far has been steered by its guiding principle “Let Learning be a joy and teaching a pleasure”
and we welcome all who wish to join us in this journey ahead.
Principal
B.J.E.M. School, Bhubaneswar
SCHOOL UNIFORM (Details of School Uniform will be intimated at the time of Admission.)
The design and specification of the uniform must be strictly adhered to.
HOUSE UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS
White Pant (Boys), Divided White Skirt (Girls), White Canvas shoes and White socks along with House T-Shirts.
Name of the House T-Shirt Colour Name of the House T-Shirt Colour
ABHIMANYU RED E K A L AV YA MAUVE
ARJUNA ORANGE KARNA GREEN
D H R U VA YELLOW S H R AVA N R. BLUE