International Adolescent Life Skills Summit

Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4, Gurugram

Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4, Gurugram participated in the International Adolescent Life Skills Summit, held on 17th and 18th December 2025. The summit was part of a larger national and international initiative focusing on Life Skills, Resilience, Positive Mental Health, and Well-being, bringing together adolescents, educators, counsellors, and experts from across the country.

The summit aimed to empower young people by enhancing emotional literacy, leadership abilities, decision-making skills, and awareness around mental health, digital citizenship, and social responsibility. Around 150 schools from across India participated in this two-day event, making it a vibrant platform for peer learning and youth engagement.

Student Participation

The following students from Blue Bells Model School, actively participated in various events across both days of the summit:

• Oration:
  Arya Ojha – Class XI C
  She presented her views as a Young Orator for Wellbeing and was also selected as a participant in the Youth Parliament (Yuva Sansad), where students deliberated on adolescent and youth-centric issues.
• Dance (Manonritya – Indian Classical Dance):
  Mahi – Class VIII A
  She delivered an expressive performance highlighting emotional strength, resilience, and inner wellbeing. Her song, “O Ri Chidiya’ is the voice of a free soul trapped in fear and silence. Through this dance, she tried to express the emotions of countless young hearts, their pain, their courage, and their hope to fly freely again. This performance is a reminder that every child deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to dream.
• Painting (Utopia – Thematic Painting & Poster Making):
  Anshuman Ojha  – Class IX D
  His artwork reflected adolescent perspectives on mental health, safe spaces, and positive coping.
• Nukkad Natak (Pathshala Nukkad Ki):
  Performed by Arya Ojha (XI C), Anshuman Ojha (IX D), Tenesi (VIII D) and Mahi (VIII A). This street play focuses on inclusive education and equal opportunities for every child. It showcases the struggles of a visually challenged girl who confronts social stigma, teasing, and self-doubt. Through her father’s unwavering encouragement, she learns to cope, believe in herself, and move forward with confidence, emphasizing that inclusion begins with understanding, empathy, and support. The play conveys that inclusive education is not charity, it is a right, and family and social support can turn challenges into strength.

Key Highlights of the Summit

• Interactive sessions on mental health and wellbeing, focusing on stress management, emotional regulation, and supportive school environments
• Emphasis on life skills education, including resilience, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making
• Student-led creative expressions through oratory, dance, painting, theatre, and exhibitions
• Engagement with policy and practice through discussions aligned with NEP 2020
• Development of a Youth Charter, collaboratively drawn by student participants, to be formally declared during the Valedictory Ceremony

Outcome and Learning

The summit provided students with a meaningful opportunity to voice their perspectives, develop confidence, and engage in dialogue on issues directly impacting adolescents today. Participation helped enhance communication skills, creativity, empathy, leadership qualities, and awareness of mental health and wellbeing.

The school’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to holistic education, nurturing not only academic excellence but also emotional and social development among students.

Awards and Achievements

The students of Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4, Gurugram received significant recognition for their outstanding performances and active engagement at the International Adolescent Life Skills Summit 2025. The school was honoured with the following awards:

·         Outstanding – Yuva Sansad (Youth Parliament)

·         Outstanding – Painting

·         Outstanding – Dance

·         Outstanding – Nukkad Natak (Street Play)

·         Meritorious – Stall Exhibition

These accolades reflect the students’ excellence in creative expression, leadership, teamwork, and their deep understanding of themes related to life skills, inclusive education, and mental well-being. The recognition stands as a testament to the school’s commitment to holistic education and youth empowerment.

Achievements Gallery