School Events at Hassan

Podar International School, #Hassan commemorated the 75th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. The event, held on the school grounds, was a testament to the spirit of unity and pride in our nation. The celebration commenced with the hoisting of the tricolor by Respected Principal Mr. Joshua prem Swarup sir symbolizing our commitment to the values enshrined in the Constitution. The national anthem echoed through the air, resonating with a sense of pride among students and staff alike. A cultural program followed, showcasing the rich diversity of India through various performances. Students presented patriotic songs, dances, and skits that highlighted the importance of unity in diversity, promoting a sense of national identity. In essence, the Republic Day celebration at our school served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our forefathers for our freedom and the responsibility we bear in preserving the democratic fabric of our nation.

Podar International School, Hassan organised a Podar Volunteer Program for students of all grades in different themes. The program focuses on cultural learning experience and improves valuable things for students. The principal, Vice-principal, Admin, Teachers, Non-Teaching staff and helping staff are involved in the below activities:
Grade 1-2 - Plantation drive
Grade 3-4 - Bird feeder
Grade 5-6 - Walk-athon on topic "Draw back of successive use of mobile"
Grade 7-8 - Toy drive

Whole school participated in the Donation drive.

'AATA' Annual Sports' Meet 2022-23 held at Podar International School, Hassan on 26th November, 2022.

Chief Guest Mr. G V Uday Bhaskar, Deputy Superintendent of Police - Hassan District, Guest of Honour Mr. Pardeep Kumar, Vice Principal of St. Joseph's College - Hassan, Honourable Principal of Podar International School Hassan Mr. Joshua Premswarup inspected the parade, hoisted the school flag.

Chief Guest Mr. G V Uday Bhaskar in his speech put light on the importance of sports activities and the significance of 26th November a 'Constitution Day'.

Students performed the welcome dance and students, parents, alumni and teachers were took part in the various sports activities.

Inauguration of Alumni Association at Podar International School, Hassan held on 29th October, 2022.

Our esteemed institution successfully produced till date VIII batches of outgoing students, recognised as the best ICSE school in Hassan.

Inauguration ceremony continued with selection of the President - Principal, Mr Joshua Premswarup K,
The Vice president - an alumnus, Mr. Nithin Jagadish,
The Secretary - Vice Principal, Mr. Fabian McDonald,
The Joint Secretary - an alumnus, Miss Sanjana,
The Treasurer - PE Teacher, Mr. Mahesh.

Batch representatives:
2014-15 - an alumnus, Miss Sahana.
2015-16 - an alumnus, Mr. Sanjay.
2016-17 - an alumnus, Mr. Bhuvan Y K.
2017-18 - an alumnus, Mr. Sumukh HS.
2018-19 - an alumnus, Mr. Snehan.
2019-20 - an alumnus, Miss Tatvika.
2020-21 - an alumnus, Mst. Srinidhi.
2021-22 -an alumnus, Mst. Hrishikesh.

Around 250 Alumni gathered and made the Inaugural ceremony a successful one.

Click here to view the video coverage of the event Investiture Ceremony at Podar International School #Hassan. https://youtube.com/channel/UCe0rzzgRxo7wlWpO4Sl0OKA

Podar International School, #Hassan has selected the prefectural council for the academic year 2022-23. The formal function was held on 25th June (Saturday), the new prefect council was handed over the responsibilities formally through the investiture ceremony. Mr. Revanna (Police Inspector Hassan Town) and Dr. Preeti Mohan presided over the function and the Principal, Mr. Joshua Prem Swarup K administered the oath.

The Head boy, the Head Girl, the prefect in charges, the new prefect council, the captains and vice captains of all the four houses were given the badges and were entrusted to carry on their work systematically.

'ETHER' the School Band Team was the centre of attraction.

Podar International School, Hassan celebrated Virtual Annual Day on 3rd March, 2022.

The entire event was uploaded to the school YouTube Channel and highly appreciated by the audience.

Click here to view the video coverage of the event.

Podar International School, Hassan has selected the prefectural council for the academic year 2021-22. The formal function was held on 5th October, the new prefect council was handed over the responsibilities formally through the investiture ceremony. Dr. Preeti Mohan presided over the function and the Principal, Mr. Joshua Prem Swarup K administered the oath.

The Head boy, the Head Girl, the prefect in charge, the new prefect council, the captains and vice captains of all the four houses were given the badges and were entrusted to carry on their work systematically.

Added to the occasion, for the first time in the PIS, Hassan the girls were inducted into 'ETHER' the School Band Team.

THEME: ‘The Pursuit of Happiness—Unwrap life Philosophies from Around the World
Jumpstart Activities
The theme—“The Pursuit of Happiness” has been designed to help our students to cultivate the propensity to ask questions related to life, self, personal well-being as well as inquires about the nature of existence.

PRIMARY GRADES –
Activity 1: How do I feel today?
This activity was conducted for grade 1 & 2 students. The main purpose of this activity was to create an environment of ‘acceptance’ in the classroom and help them to become more transparent with their emotions.
Activity 2: Create your own ‘Happy’
The students of grade 3 & 4 were involved in this activity. The students were instructed to create their own kind of happy for the snowman.
Activity 3: What do I feel today?
This activity was carried for grade 5 & 6 children. The students were asked to write what do they feel today?
Activity 5: What brings me peace? What breaks my peace?
The students of grade 7 & 8 were included in this activity. Through this activity the students were given an opportunity to express their emotions.

Grades 1 & 2 – Collaborative Activity - ‘The Human Knot Game’
This activity helped the students to develop leadership qualities when they take up the job to direct the group to detangle themselves.
Grades 3 & 4 -Think, Pair & Share Activity - Smashing Alternatives
This activity helped the students to learn to come up with original and innovative ideas.
Grades 5 & 6 -Class Discussion: Is Technology Killing Creativity?
This activity gave an opportunity to the students to present their opinions in an effective and skillful manner.
Grades 7 & 8 -PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITY
This activity helped the students to understand that without cooperation and Problem solving, collaboration is an exercise in futility.

The theme – ‘Design-A-Way’ – Exploring the Process of Making and Unmaking, has been designed to teach our students to be creators, innovators and problem solvers. Through the jumpstart activity the theme was started without telling the students what it is all about.
PRIMARY GRADES –
Activity 1: Design your own pencil with a Sharpener.
This activity was conducted for grade 1 & 2 students. The students were asked to design a sharpener attached to a pencil.
Activity 2: How do you see?
The students of grade 3 & 4 were involved in this activity. The students were asked to list a few objects which they can describe in a creative way.
Activity 3: What I would like to Invent.
This activity was carried for grade 5 & 6 children. The students were asked to write what they would like to invent.
Activity 5: What New Ideas I would like to Bring in MY SCHOOL
The students of grade 7 & 8 were included in this activity. Through this activity the students were given an opportunity to express their ideas, views.

SPACE TROOPERS-A Hitchhike through the Mysterious Universe
EXPRESS YOURSELF ACTIVITY
Grade 1 & 2-‘Step Up and Dance to Space Tunes’

Grade 3 & 4- Class Discussion
‘Will Space Travel become a Reality for us?’ What does the Future of Space exploration Look Like?

Grade 5 & 6- Story Writing
“I woke up one day with no Gravity on Earth”

Grade 7 & 8- Creative Expression
‘Advertisements for a Celestial Body’

SPACE TROOPERS - A Hitchhike through the Mysterious Universe
JUMPSTART ACTIVITY
The theme –‘SPACE TROOPERS-A Hitchhike through the Mysterious Universe’ has been designed for the students to know about the space mysteries and explore our universe. Through the jumpstart activity the theme was started without telling the students what it is all about.

Primary Grades
Activity 1: Word Wall
This activity was conducted for grade 1 & 2 students. The students were asked to pick the words and place them under the same alphabets to create a word wall for the word ‘SPACE’.
Activity 2: If I Went to the Moon…
The students of grade 3 & 4 were involved in this activity. The children were asked to write what would they do if they went to the moon.

Activity 3: ‘If I went to Space, I would bring…’
This activity was carried for grade 5 & 6 children. The students were asked to write in brief what would they bring from space.

Activity 4: Brainstorm Activity
This activity was conducted for grade 7 students. The students were asked to write that one thing that they think when they read the word ‘Space’.

Activity 5: If I were an Astronaut…
The students of grade 8 were included in this activity. The students were asked to write in brief what activities they would like to don as an astronaut.

“Leaders are not born but made by their experience in life”. To inculcate the leadership qualities in students PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Hassan has selected the prefectural council for the year 2019-20.The new prefect council was handed over the responsibility formally through investiture ceremony which was held on 10th July. The Chief Guest of the function was Col. Chandrashekar Sharma. The Head boy, the Head Girl, the new prefect council, the captains and vice captains of all the four houses were given the badges were entrusted to carry on their work smoothly and systematically.

The Chief Guest Col.Chandrashekar Sharma appreciated the efforts by the school for providing opportunities to the students to take part in activities like these. He also congratulated the newly appointed prefectural council for their preparedness to take up responsibilities.

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self"
The Bhagavad Gita

P.I.S, Hassan observed International Yoga Day on 21st of June, 2019. The students of grade 5 and 6 participated in the celebration. Various Yoga postures and asanas including pranayam and meditation were illustrated before the students. The students were also enlightened on the benefits of Yoga, yogic exercises.

Grade 1 & 2-Art & Craft Activity-‘Make Your Rainforest Gear’

The students of Grade 1 & 2 participated in an art and craft activity as a part of ‘Express Yourself’ activity. Grade 3 & 4- Creative Writing—‘An Autobiography of an Endangered Rainforest Animal’

The students of Grade 3 & 4 participated in creative writing activity as a part of the ‘Express Yourself’ activity. Grade 5 & 6—‘A Day in the Rainforest’

The students of grade 5 & 6 participated in this activity as a part of ‘Express Yourself’ activity.

Grade 7 & 8—Debate—Are the tribes of the rainforest losingtheir identity & livelihoods because of excessive intrusion? Is civilization the culprit?

Under the theme ‘Mystical Rainforest’ the students of Grade 7 & 8 participated in the debate on a topic which helped them to get a new perspective on the lives of indigenous rainforest tribes.

P.I.S, Hassan witnessed the first mega event of the academic year “School Election” to elect the sports and cultural secretary. The election was done digitally using Google forms instead of the conventional ballot paper. This was a unique feature of this year’s election. Along with this the independent candidates were also given the opportunity to contest in the election.

Ms.Ganavi C Shetty of Grade X was elected as the cultural secretary and Ms. Khushi Manjunath of Grade X was elected as the sports secretary for the year 2019-20.

Mst.Kanishk.H and Ms. Vibha Prasad of Grade X were selected as the Head Boy and Head Girl of the school for the academic year 2019-20.