School Events at Ichalkaranji

Together for Mental Health, Together for All.

To raise the awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support for mental health Podar International School, #Ichalakranji provides an opportunity for all the students and teachers to participate in different activities to fulfill the objective of 'World Mental Health' day.

School organised a special assembly where students performed excellent skits. Essay competition was conducted for teachers on topic "Mental health is my right"

All Teachers participated enthusiastically and following teachers bagged prizes :
1st position: Ms Amita Toraskar & Mr. Laxman
2nd position: Ms. Pallavi Aidmale & Ms. Vaishali Dasare
3rd position: Ms. Apurva Pandhare

Respected Principal sir felicitated winners in an assembly.

A colourful Garba and Dandiya Rass rejuvenated the vibrancy of the Navratri!

Podar International School, #ichalkaranji celebrated Navratri with great spiritual enthusiasm and fun.

School organised ‘Nazrana Dandiya Raas’ in which students of all grades participated with great enthusiasm. All the students attired in traditional dresses added to the festive mood. Students along with teachers all danced on the beats and tune of ‘Dandiya’ very devotedly with their heart out creating a vibrant and exuberant show.

Event was conducted in various categories like Best attire with dance, Best pair performances (Mother Child & Father Child), Parent Group Performance.

The students and parents also attuned to the Garba dance graciously in the school premises. Event was conducted with the grace presence of Chief Guest Mr.Vinay Mahajan sir, Guest of honour Mrs.Ashwini Khatmode Patil Ma’am and PTA members. Respected principal Mr.Ishwar Patil sir motivated the gathering and congratulated all the winners.

Freedom in the mind,
Faith in the words...
Pride in our soul...

Let’s salute the Nation on this auspicious day.

Independence Day celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism at Podar International School, #Ichalkaranji. Series of successful events were conducted showcasing energy and talents of our students such as Group Song and Dance, Skit to devote respect towards our Motherland.Students Prize distribution ceremony, Grade X Pass out students felicitation and Teachers felicitation for Loyalty of Service is done.

Honorable Principal Mr. Ishwar Patil sir addressed the gathering and highlighted achievements of India. Wishing you a joyous Independence Day!

We are jubilant to announce SOF second level exam results.

Competitive exams improve IQ, rational and analytical thought, and lay the groundwork for a successful career. Podar International School,#Ichalkaranji always promotes such activities to develop students.

Our 11 students attempted the Second level SOF exam of NSO, IMO, and IEO and brightened the name of the school.

IEO
1) SUBHAN NAIK
2) BHAVYA SHRISHRIMAL

IMO
3) ARYAL SHAH
4) RAJVARDHAN VANKORE
5) MAITHILI PATIL
6) AKSHAT KARWA
7) DARSHIT JAIN
8) TANISHA BHANSALI

NSO
9) ARHAN PURANT
10) AKSHAT KARWA
11) DARSHIT JAIN

Podar International School,#Ichalkaranji has celebrated International Yoga Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. Yoga is the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, the harmony of the soul, and the symphony of life. Our respected principal Mr. Ishwar Patil sir participated with all the students and motivated all.

These competition are judged by,

• Mr. Ghananil Londhe (Winner of Khelo India Silver Medalist, SGFI Gold Medalist)
• Ms. Sanika Jadhav (The winner of 36th National Games Gujrat, 2022-23 and two times represented Shivaji University at All India University Games in Odisha)
• Ms Pradnya Gaikwad (Gold medalist in 36th National Games Gujrat 2023. Gold, Silver, Bronze medal national Yoga Sana Sports Federation)

Happy International Day of Yoga.

The Behaviour and Personality Development Team of Podar International School, Ichalkaranji is implementing certain actions to monitor the improvement and overall involvement of the council members in the different activities, events and competitions.

The School Council is the important factor in school and to improve the quality of mentorship and their presentation is essential for their betterment. The school has awarded the students council members to appreciate their excellent performance.

With a great thought of motivating students for regular attendance along with their overall performances, the behaviour and personal development team has also awarded students and the classes by appreciating stars along with outstanding classes.

Heartfelt Gratitude to Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for nurturing holistic development of our young minds.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has celebrated International Women's Day.

Each year, March 8 is observed as International Women's Day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from all around the world. It serves an opportunity to inspire efforts to end gender biases and discrimination and achieve gender equality.

Special program was organised which included Student-Teacher group song, Students Group Dance, Teacher Speech, and all the lady staff including Teachers, House Keeping staff and Transport Staff were presented flowers to mark the importance of this day.

Heartfelt Gratitude to our Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for arousing our young minds to understand their roles and responsibilities towards nation, society etc.

Students of Grades V to VIII from Podar International School, Ichalkaranji have enthusiastically participated in 3D Designing and Printing Prototyping Competition 2022-23, Kolhapur Hub.

Our students have presented their wonderful models with the explanation and bagged multiple awards. All the winners have received certificates and trophies. It's a proud moment for our school and our students are adding the Golden Feather in the cap of PIS Ichalkaranji with their great achievements.

2nd position from Grade V is bagged by- Mast. Arpit Baheti and Mast. Darshan Dhoot
3rd position from Grade VI is bagged by Mast. Arjun Bargale and Ms. Sharvari Dasare
3rd position from Grade VII is bagged by Mast. Chirag Jaju and Mast. Tanak Gidwani
2nd position from Grade VIII is bagged by Mast. Ketan Bora and Mast. Darshan Shrishrimal.
Hearty Congratulations to all the Winners for their hard efforts and remarkable achievements.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has celebrated National Science Day with full enthusiasm and zeal.

National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928. For his discovery, Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. Various competitions were conducted in school to arouse scientific knowledge among young scientists like Students group song, Best presentation of Show and Tell competition, Poster making competition, Teacher Speech, Art Gallery Inauguration etc. The day is observed to spread awareness about the importance of science and its contributions to society. The celebration of National Science Day in schools is a crucial event that helps in promoting scientific temper among students.

Heartfelt Gratitude to our Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for providing us a wonderful opportunity for a successful event and Ms. Amita Toraskar ma'am, Science HOD for planning, guiding and smooth execution of the program.

Students of Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has enthusiastically participated in Parivartan Drive.

The theme for the year Pleat by Pleat revolves around clothing and its impact on the environment. The drive urge the students to rethink before purchasing clothes because buying too many clothes can cause a detrimental cost to the environment. The students participated in various activities and acted as agents of change. The students interacted with the people in and around their school locality. It created awareness in the form of walkathons, put-up stalls with games and reused products, and most importantly share the message through the medium of Social Media, placards and banner.

Students actively participated in Walkathon and displayed their clothing materials which was prepared by the recycled clothes.

Heartfelt Gratitude to our Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for being a continuous source of motivation for the successful event.

Students of Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has participated in SOF Olympiads with full enthusiam and zeal and came with flying colours.

Competitive examinations promote students' scientific reasoning and logical abilities, assist students in evaluating their understanding of cyber concepts, assist students in assessing their mathematical abilities and understanding and assist students in evaluating their English language skills and use. Students are honoured with Certificates, Medals and Trophies for their meritorius achievements and added a golden feather in the cap of PIS Ichalkaranji.

It's a prestigious moment that 25 students bagged Gold Medals from our school.

International English Olympiad Gold Medalist:-
From Grade I- Ms. Nysshita Agarrwal
From Grade II- Ms. Rijuta Chougule
From Grade III- Mast. Manan Dayma, Mast. Subhan Naik, Mast. Arhan Purant
From Grade IV- Ms. Hrida Heda, Ms. Radhika Sawant, Ms. Suvidhi Patil, Mast. Bhavya Shrishrimal
From Grade V- Mast. Arpit Baheti
From Grade VII- Mast. Chirag Jaju
From VIII- Mast. Shivam Sawant
From Grade IX- Ms. Swapnali Kulkarni

International General Knowledge Olympiad Gold Medalist:-
From Grade II- Ms. Kiara Shrishrimal
From Grade III- Mast. Paras Patil, Mast. Indraneel Shinde, Ms. Yagya Sharma
From Grade IV- Mast. Prachit Kabra
From Grade V- Mast. Arpit Baheti, Mast. Ishaan Satpute, Ms. Aaradhya Agarwal
From Grade VI- Mast. Akshat Karwa, Ms. Dhvani Patni, Ms. Unnati Maheshwari
From Grade VII- Mast. Darshit Jain
From Grade VIII- Mast. Dhruvraj Pawar

Hearty Congratulations to all the Winners for their remarkable achievements.

Let’s celebrate 74 years of of being a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has celebrated 74th Republic Day.

The day holds importance because the Constitution of India came into force and India became a sovereign state on January 26, 1950. While India gained independence from the British Raj in 1947, it was this day that India became a republic.

Entire School campus was surrounded with a feeling of patriotism. Students presented housewise March Past, Welcome Song, Welcome Dance, Skit, Mime Act, Silent Drill, Closing Dance. Students were awarded for their Outstanding Achievements in Scholastic and Co- scholastic areas.

Chief Guest for the event- Mr. Atul Ambi Sir, Journalist, Head of Lokmat Newspaper and Mr. Ravikiran Chougule Sir, Editor, Weekly Amateur Newspaper.

Heartfelt Gratitude to our Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for providing us continuous support and valuable guidance.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has organized the Culminating Event- Weather Watcher and Fashion Fiesta for Grade I and II.

Weather Watcher event showcased the learning of the students like different types of weather and its characteristics during and clothes used in different seasons in the course of Thematic Unit Weather Whatever. Grade II students have learnt about the different festivals of different states, types of clothes, sources of clothes, the process of making clothes from fiber, types of fibers, different kinds of clothes wore in different seasons, different characteristic of clothes throughout the Thematic Unit ‘Clothes’.

During the event, students and parents have participated enthusiastically with dress up of various season costumes. The event included weather song, weather dance, skit, speeches and parents fashion parade. All the students and parents enjoyed the event thoroughly.

Students across Grade I to X from Podar International School, Ichalkaranji were invited by Rotary Club UNITO Cyclothon for enthusiastic performance and motivation.

Students portrayed Maharashtra’s Cultural Lezim dance along with Yoga demo and Aerobics Hula Hoop under the Fit India Movement. All the students were extremely happy and energetic and given their best performances. They have motivated the Cyclothon participants.

Heartfelt Gratitude to our respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for providing such a great opportunity to showcase our talents and to be a part of this grand event. Our School received Appreciation Certificate and Medal for motivational performance.

Special Thanks to Mr. Uday Pawar Sir, Hobby and Sports Coordinator for enthusiastic preparation and participation.

Thank you to all the Admin, Teaching and Non- Teaching Staff for their tireless efforts and make this event remarkable one.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has conducted Integrated English Culminating Event- Kavishala- A Showcase of the World of Indian Poetry across all grades.

This festival aims at providing a platform, for the students to showcase their learning and insight gained through the module. In the event "Kavishala‟, the students presented the works of Indian poets and presented the background of the poets, interpretation of their works, the kind of impact their work has had on society. Poetry festivals serve as an ideal opportunity to expose the students to the world of poems. It aims to inspire the students to develop an interest in poetry. It will help the students to explore their own unique voices, and their self-expression through poetry.

eartfelt Gratitude to our Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for guiding us throughout the event to make a successful program.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has organized the most awaited event i.e Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm and zeal.

The day is meant to commemorate the legend and create awareness on the importance of sports, fitness and health. Our students and parents have thoroughly enjoyed the event. Students have energetically participated with great team spirit. The event included Welcome dance, March Past, Torch Run, Students class wise displays, students hits, sports events for Parents and Teachers, Closing dance.

Chief Guest- Shri. Nikesh Khatmode- Patil Sir, Addl. Superintendent of Police, Ichalkaranji.

Heartfelt Gratitude to our Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for providing continuous support and valuable guidance for the successful event.

Students of Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has brought laurels to our school with their great achievements in Co- Scholastic areas.

Mast. Darsh Dhadd has participated in First Invitational Artistic Gymnastics competition. He secured 2nd Rank.
Mast. Naksh Dangre has participated in Lions Chess competition. He secured Bronze medal.
Mast. Shriyash Bade has participated in Sangli District Boxing Association. He secured Gold medal.
Mast. Dhanraj Mali has participated in Ichalkaranji Tennis Ranking SS- U 12 competition. He secured 1st Position in Singles and Doubles.
Mast. Reyansh Urunkar has participated in Late Haji Shaukat Bagwan one day Rapid Chess Tournament. He secured 4th postion.
Mast. Harshwardhan Jaju has participated in Late Haji Shaukat Bagwan one day Rapid Chess Tournament. He secured 3rd postion.
Mast. Atharv Jakotia has participated in Late Haji Shaukat Bagwan one day Rapid Chess Tournament. He secured 1st postion.
Mast. Naksh Dangre has participated in Late Haji Shaukat Bagwan one day Rapid Chess Tournament. He secured 2nd postion.

Hearty Congratulations to all the Winners for their remarkable Achievements.

Students of Grade VI from Podar International School, Ichalkaranji are encouraged for Science Inquiry based learning for Chapter-Living and non-living things through independent student work.

Our school always motivates students to actively participate in the learning to gain experiences rather than sit as passive listeners. Students are actively involved in Learning by Doing.

Inquiry-based learning helps students make their own connections about what they learn. Their curiosity helps them engage and gain a deeper understanding of topics and content, instead of primarily memorizing and recalling rules, ideas or formulas.

Inquiry-based learning also effectively develops important soft skills that are key for student success in the 21st Century, such as creative problem solving, critical thinking, logical thinking, teamwork, and even written and oral communication.

This entire activity was conducted under the continuous guidance and support of Ms. Amita Toraskar ma'am.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji has conducted with great zeal and enthusiasm.

This event focused on presenting various discoveries, excavations, monuments, artifacts, etc with a Scientific element in it and the History behind it. Students have thoroughly enjoyed the event by learning through their experiences, Informative Booth were arranged as well as Class wise theme decorations.

Parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives were invited for the event. School has received overwhelming and outstanding responses, appreciation and motivation from our Chief Guest and Parents. Chief Guest- Shri. Kunalsingh Nimbalkar Sir, Sarpanch, Yadrav.

Heartfelt Gratitude to Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for always providing continuous support and valuable guidance. Special appreciation to all the Teachers and the students for making this event a grand Success.

Students of Grade III from Podar International School, Ichalkaranji are encouraged for Life Skills Activity based learning through independent student work.

Our school always motivate students to actively participate in the learning to gain experiences rather than sit as passive listeners. Students are actively involved in Learning by Doing. Students have learnt gift wrapping techniques under the Module- Being Independent of Life Skills.

Activity-based learning also facilitates better understanding by creating far learning grounds for everyone. It ensures that the student is always engaged in learning; sharpens the analytical skills and problem-solving skills of the learners.

It helped in building their knowledge, boosting creativity skills and increasing cognitive skills. Activity-based learning plays an important role in teaching the students to collaborate, communicate, interact and work in teams and provides hands on experiences to students.

This entire activity was conducted under the continuous guidance and support of Ms. Apurva Pandhare ma'am.

Students of Grade VI from Podar International School, Ichalkaranji are encouraged for Science Activity based learning through Lab Session.

Our school always motivate students to actively participate in the learning to gain experiences rather than sit as passive listeners. Students are actively involved in Learning by Doing.

Activity-based learning also facilitates better understanding by creating far learning grounds for everyone. It ensures that the student is always engaged in learning; sharpens the analytical skills and problem-solving skills of the learners.

It helped in building their knowledge, boosting creativity skills and increasing cognitive skills. Activity-based learning plays an important role in teaching the students to collaborate, communicate, interact and work in teams and provides hands on experiences to students.

This entire activity was conducted under the continuous guidance and support of Ms. Amita Toraskar ma'am.

Podar International School, Ichalkaranji celebrated 76th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and zeal.

In 1947, India was liberated from the oppressive rule of the British Empire. The fight for our independence was long and difficult, and it took many brave lives and sacrifices. As a result, the entire country observes Independence Day to commemorate the freedom we enjoy well as the long struggle that India faced. Our nation completed 75 years of freedom.

Series of successful events were conducted showcasing energy and talents such as Students Group Song and Dance, Skit presentation, Students Prize distribution ceremony, Grade X Pass out students felicitation and Teachers celebration for Loyalty of Service etc.

Chief Guest for the event- Shri. Mahajan Guruji, Social Reformer, PTA members and parents.

Hearty Congratulations to our Respected Principal, Mr. Ishwar Patil Sir for receiving Certificate of Appreciation from Management for completing more than a decade as an Academician, a visionary Leader and knowledgeful navigator.