School Events at Mysuru - Hebbal

The "Conserve My Planet Program" is an initiative aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. As part of this program, Grade 8 students from Podar International School, Mysore 2, participated in an "Air Audit" campaign. This initiative focused on spreading awareness about the importance of conducting emission tests for vehicles. By engaging in this activity, the students played a key role in educating the community about the need for cleaner air and reducing pollution through responsible vehicle emissions, contributing to a healthier planet.

The culminating event, Eco Nurturers, based on the theme "Eco Detectives," was celebrated on 31st August 2024 for Grade 3 at the school premises. Parents were invited to witness the children's learning journey.

The celebration featured various performances, including dances and songs, with children dressed up as Eco Detectives. The event also included:

• An explanation of the significance of thematic learning
• A demonstration about plants
• A visit to the butterfly garden

The event was a resounding success, showcasing the children's enthusiasm and learning.

The 'Plastic Game Changers' initiative reached a pivotal moment with its culminating event at Podar International School on 31 August 2024.

This successful gathering brought together students, parents, educators, and industry experts to celebrate innovation and community involvement in the fight against plastic waste. The event featured activities showcasing the initiative's impact, highlighting the students' dedication to sustainability.

As we reflect on our achievements, we remain committed to advancing our mission to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability.

The Science Bootcamp was conducted by Mr. Avinash K N at PIS, Mysore 2 from 4 April to 6 April 2024. It was a valuable learning experience for the teachers. The teachers explored innovative teaching techniques and engaged in practical activities aimed at making Science more engaging for students. They actively participated in group discussions and collaborative problem-solving exercises, fostering a dynamic learning environment. They left the boot camp with newfound knowledge and strategies to create enriching Science learning experiences for their students, ensuring that the impact of the boot camp extends beyond the classroom walls.

On 2 September 2023 the school conducted the culminating event ‘BIZ KIDZ BAZAR’ on the theme’ Young Entrepreneurs - Discovering the Businessman in You’ and Thematic Culminating Events for Grade 1 – ‘Marvelous Me’ and Grade 2 – ‘In My Town’. The event was initiated by inaugurating the program by one of the youngest woman entrepreneurs of Mysore and writer Dr. Shwetha Madappadi accompanied by our Principal, Krishna Bangera, Vice Principal, Martin Arockia Raj. This provided the opportunities for the students to discover and explore their talents, dreams and abilities and it also focused on showcasing their entrepreneurial efforts to visitors. Grade wise events were planned. Grades 1 and 2: ‘The Mandala Art Zone’ Products made with hand painted Mandala art. Grades 3 and 4: ‘The Gond Art Zone’ Products made with hand painted Gond art. Grades 5 and 6: ‘The Manjusha Art Zone’ Products made with hand painted Manjusha art. Grades 7 and 8: ‘The Indian Arts Zone’ Products made with various hand painted Indian arts. Grades 9 and 10: ‘Food Zone and Game Zone’. The PTA Executive members also contributed to the event by being part of it.

Investiture ceremony is an important occasion where a school entrusts its upcoming leaders with certain roles and responsibilities. Delegation of responsibility and giving authority to children is important as it teaches them lifelong skills of being powerful and caring at the same time. At Podar International School, Mysore, the newly nominated members of the school’s prefectorial team was inducted on 24th June 2023. The Chief Guest Col. Ashutosh Devrani graced the occasion and enlightened the students by emphasizing them to carry the duty with the sense of responsibility and dignity. The zeal of the council was reflected in their confidence and dedication to execute their work. The students amused the spectators with their outstanding performance of zumba dance, dumbbells drill and yoga display. The captains and the house members performed the march past spectacularly; the school band leading them. The principal Mr. Krishna Bangera appreciated and encouraged the students for their outstanding performance. He also stressed that at Podar we provide the platform for the students to explore the talents and pursue the career as per their interest.

As part of Podar Volunteer Program, the students of grade 4B were taken to PFA- People for Animals, on 13 March 2023. Students visited the animal shelter and spent time with the animals and helped in feeding and caring for the animals. The students donated pet supplies and a little money to the shelter authorities. The students were briefed about the various Animal Rescue Shelters, Animal Care Center and Animal Adoption that PFA is involved with. The main aim of the Podar Volunteer Program is to encourage students to give back to their communities. Giving back instills in the students the idea that they can make the world a better place, one small project at a time. Volunteer opportunities for children teach important social-emotional skills such as compassion, social awareness, relationship skills, leadership, and more. When students participate in a service project, it provides them with a sense of purpose and helps them strengthen their social-emotional core.

Memories of school Educational trips are among the most prominent of the formative years, largely because they are a welcome break in the routine for both students and teachers. While their purpose is essentially to educate, they can also be a fun bonding experience for everyone involved. Going on an educational trip means more than simply leaving the school grounds. Educational trips always have a major educational element but the impact of educational trips can extend much further. In order to achieve the above said purpose Podar International School, Hebbal arranged a field trip for the students of class X on 16 January 2023. The students were taken to Sri Venkataramana Swamy Botanical Garden, Karigatta. All the students were excited to explore the place and have a new experiential learning.

Podar International School, Hebbal, Mysuru celebrated the 74th Republic Day with immense patriotic fervour and zeal. The celebration was presided by the principal, Mr.Krishna Bangera. The event began with the flag hoist followed by the national anthem and a wonderful march past by the students. Then the flower tribute was given to Dr. B.R Ambedkar by the dignitaries and coordinators of Podar as an honour to this great personality who chaired the team to form the constitution of India. The students came up on stage and mesmerized the audience with their speeches in Kannada, Hindi and English. There were eye catching dance performances by the students wherein they aroused the patriotic spirit and fervor of the audience.