Newsletter — August 2026

August 2026 · Term 1, 2026–27

Written, edited and made by the students of BMS

“What is more beautiful than getting lost in an interesting story or poem? Perhaps, creating one! Every story begins with an idea, and every poem begins with a feeling. Explore this newsletter to find out the literary overflow of our students. Happy reading!” Sarah Saji Pulickal — Editor  ·  Vani Singh Chauhan & Linisha Lilac — Student Editors

Inside this issue

A look at what the students wrote, drew and put together this term.

Three new poems

  • Life Is A Precious Jewel! — Tvesa
  • Life Is A Pressure Cooker! — Neha
  • Ocean is a Soup! — Rithuvasan

A Strange Friend from Space

Sofia draws an alien in her sketchbook — and it comes to life. A short story about a secret friendship.

A Day at the Museum

The BMS museum trip takes a strange turn when a dare wakes something ancient. To be continued in the September edition…

A poem from the staff room

“In a silent melody, on a fragrant night… you became the words of a poem within my soul.”

Out and About

August, off the timetable.

Students watching a fire safety demonstration

Facing the Flames

The annual fire safety drill was held on 21 August. A team from ABC Fire showed students how an extinguisher is actually held and aimed, then lit a controlled fire and put it out in front of them.

Middle School students at the Sheep Breeding Research Station, Sandynallah

Among the Flock

Middle School spent a morning at the Sheep Breeding Research Station at Sandynallah, learning about breeding, feeding and health care before helping move the flock and meeting newborn lambs.

First Step and Grade 1 students visiting a farm

Roots and Shoots

First Step Juniors, Seniors and Grade 1 went out to a farm to see plants and vegetables where they grow — a first lesson in where food starts.

Elementary students at the Aavin dairy plant

From Farm to Carton

Elementary swapped the classroom for a dairy floor, following milk through the Aavin plant from can to carton — hygiene checks, quality control and timekeeping included.

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