Building & BaLA Initiatives

School is not merely a structure or a building. It is not only the assembly of children and teachers. It is a specialized, indeed, a very special place for children to learn and grow. It is a place that shapes their thoughts, one where they can ponder, question and share experiences. It makes them wonder and be creative. It propels them to raise questions and explore answers, identify problems and attempt solutions. School enables children to interact with their environment and give direction to their future.
BaLA is an innovative concept towards qualitative enhancement in elementary education through intervention in school building infrastructure. Since buildings are the most expensive physical assets of a school, efforts should be made to derive maximum educational value from them. Thus, BaLA is about exploring uniqueness of three dimensional space as a child friendly learning resource for all children.
The building elements of normal concrete shapes are modified innovatively to involve children creatively. The different elements of BaLA may be located in interior and exterior spaces like classrooms, corridors and backyard so that a variety of learning situation are generated across the school space. The built structure of the school can also provide shelter during educational activities.
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 has also adopted this concept of BALA in true spirit The primary classrooms are designed and decorated keeping this . Students learn alphabet, numbers and basic concepts of other subjects by watching the walls of the building. The classroom walls black board, children park, playgrounds and different corners of the vidyalaya are designed for learning oriented activities .