School Events at Vadodara

Energy, enthusiasm, and excellence filled the air as Podar International School, Vadodara celebrated its Sports Day at the Sama Sports Indoor Complex!

The event kicked off with an inspiring speech by our esteemed Principal Ma’am, motivating students to embrace sportsmanship and teamwork. The march past parade, led by our determined student teams, set the perfect tone for an action-packed day.

From thrilling team games like Kho-Kho and Football to synchronized dumbbell drills, every moment showcased the spirit of discipline, endurance, and perseverance. The Student Council took the Sportsmanship Oath, reinforcing values of fair play and integrity.

Highlights of the Event:

• Students displayed breathtaking artwork reflecting diverse cultures from around the world.
• A captivating puppet show, Dharohar - Rajasthan Ki, transported the audience to the colorful traditions of Rajasthan.
• A live demonstration of the traditional Tie and Dye technique amazed everyone with its beauty and cultural significance.

Young people aren't the leaders of tomorrow. They are the leaders of today and tomorrow" Kathy Clavin.

A ceremony of investiture is symbolic of a myriad of different important aspects of human life- growth, maturity, belief, faith, duty and sincerity, to name a few. These solemn aspects gain heightened gravity when it is young blood that is being invested with the power to lead, the power to change, the power to amend, the power to guide and most importantly, the power to learn.

In keeping with this, Podar International School Vadodara, to ensure a well-rounded education to its meritorious students, is home to a Students’ Council with a term of one academic session, each.

On the 9th of July, 2024, in the Investiture Ceremony, the Students’ Council was formally invested for the academic session 2024-25. After the badging ceremony, the whole council marched proudly to the stage and took the oath which was lead by the School Principal, Ms. Shalini Bhatt.

Each student of the school was instilled with a similar sense of pride and admiration on hearing their words of motivation. The Podar International School family hopes that the Student Council for the scholastic year 2024-25 witnesses the zenith of success and progress in its term.

Field trips provide authentic, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities where students can connect what they are learning in the classroom, in a real-world context. Podar International School, #Vadodara Moving ahead with the same thought Podar International School #Vadodara organised a field trip to #Kamati Baug Museum for grade I & II under the theme "Footprints in Time." It aimed at helping the students learn about archaeology and examine historical facts in the most interesting ways possible. #MoreThanGrades Podar Group of Schools The museum houses a rich collection of art, sculpture, ethnography & ethnology. The Egyptian mummy and a skeleton of a blue Whale are major attractions for those who visit the museum. Here are the footprints of the field trip.

Peace, prosperity and positivity is all that we require for a healthy living. Lord Ganesha is believed to be the bestower of all Riddhi (prosperity) & Siddhi (achievements). We at Podar International School #Vadodara welcomed our dear lord Ganesha on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in a unique way. The new family member was welcomed with lezim dance and a skit by Grade 6 kids and the event was directed by Grade 8 young Podarites. The kids enjoyed a lot and we at Podar family had a visual delight of tremendous creativity. Podar International School Vadodara wishes you all a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

“The best teacher don’t give you the answers , they spark within you the desire to find the answer yourself." A teacher is the eternal guru and guide whose selfless dedication and investment has shaped generations from times immemorial. Teacher’s day was celebrated on 5th Septmber,2023. To honor the hard work and veneration of teachers towards the teaching profession, students of Grade 9 to 12 on the occasion of Teachers day, created a fantastic aroma of respect, care, affection and love for the educators at Podar International School#Vadodara. Teachers were escorted to the venue by each student. They took over the entertainment programme through a melodious song and dumb charades game, thrilled their teachers and made the day enjoyable, stress-free, memorable and emotional as well. And the sweetness did spread with cake cutting. Some glimpses of the memorable event are here.

House competitions takes place 4 times in a year. In our school *The house* system ensures that students from different grades and sections come together with a common goal of success. Podar International School #Vadodara organized Inter House Competition for its students under Theme "Young Entrepreneurs". Students of each House collected materials based on advertisement of products. Students of all grades participated enthusiastically. House Competitions boost the holistic development of students. Students demonstrate great team spirit by putting in their best efforts for contributing to the House achievements. Here are the glimpses of the event.

Podar International School,#Vadodara celebrates the Independence Day on 15th August 2023 with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The event aims to commemorate the struggles and sacrifices of our freedom fighters and to instill a sense of unity and patriotism among the participants. The celebration commenced with the warm escorting of Principal Ms. Shalini Bhatt by Sr. And Jr. Head boy and Head Girl. The celebration further commenced with a flag hoisting ceremony . The national flag hoisted by the Principal Ma’am, amidst the melodious rendition of the national anthem. The solemn moment felt everyone with a sense of patriotism and unity. A heartfelt speech was delivered by our honourable Principal Ma’am who eloquently captures the essence of every event. The cultural segment of the event showcased the richness of our nation's diversity through vibrant dance performances, songs and thought-provoking skit and quiz. Students from various grades participated in these performances, which highlighted the cultural heritage and unity of our nation. The event concluded with a vote of thanks to all participants, volunteers, and contributors who made the celebration possible. This day reminding us all of the importance of cherishing our hard-earned freedom.

The Investiture ceremony of The Podar International School, #Vadodara for the year 2023-24 was held on Saturday 01/07/23 with much enthusiasm and zeal. The Head of our Institution honourable Principal Madam –Mrs. Shalini Bhatt initiated with the oath ceremony and then the function progressed further. The event aims to recognise deserving students and assign them leadership positions within the school. This is one such prestigious moment which empowers the student cabinets, instilling a sense of responsibility and inspire them to make a positive impact within the school community. We have seen their passion, zeal, hard work and perseverance every day to achieve this accomplishment. We wish them luck, so that they can take up the charges with utmost sincerity & enthusiasm. #MoreThanGrades Podar Group of Schools.