School Events at Simada, Surat

We celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, the symbol of love, wisdom, and divine joy. On this auspicious day, let’s remember his teachings of dharma, devotion, and the eternal message of the Bhagavad Gita.

From his playful childhood in Vrindavan to the profound wisdom he shared in the Mahabharata, Krishna's life continues to inspire millions around the world.

May this Janmashtami bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to your home. Let’s welcome Kanha with hearts full of love and devotion.

Our campus was filled with the timeless beauty of Sanskrit as we celebrated Sanskrit Day with great enthusiasm and pride. Students, teachers, and guests came together to honor the world’s oldest living language – the soul of India’s cultural and intellectual heritage.

Highlights of the Day:

• Morning prayers and slokas resonating in pure Sanskrit.
• Cultural performances showcasing Sanskrit drama, songs, and poetry.
• Speeches on the importance of Sanskrit in modern times.
• Interactive sessions where students learned and spoke in Sanskrit.

The celebration reminded us that Sanskrit is not just a language, but a treasure of wisdom, values, and unity. Let us continue to preserve and promote this golden heritage for generations to come.

Dharma Rakshati Rakshitah – “Righteousness protects those who uphold it.”

The Investiture Ceremony at PIS SURAT was conducted with great pride and enthusiasm on 30/07/2025. This significant event marked the formal induction of the newly elected student council members, who will take on the mantle of leadership for the academic year 2025-26.

The ceremony began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and a welcome address by the Principal, who encouraged the students to embrace their new roles with responsibility and integrity. The highlight of the occasion was the pinning of badges and the administration of the oath, as the leaders pledged to uphold the values of the school and serve as role models for their peers.

Parents, teachers, and students witnessed this inspiring moment that celebrates student empowerment and the spirit of teamwork. The Principal congratulated the appointees and emphasized the importance of discipline, commitment, and leading by example.

The event concluded with the school anthem and words of gratitude from the newly appointed Head Boy and Head Girl, who expressed determination to carry forward the responsibilities entrusted to them.

Through this ceremony, PIS SURAT reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing capable leaders of tomorrow, dedicated to excellence and service.

Effective classroom training for teachers is essential for enhancing teaching skills, updating pedagogical methods, and ensuring the successful implementation of educational goals.

A well-designed teacher training program equips educators with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence needed to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

About Math Wizard Competition

The Math Wizard competition was conducted in two levels for students of Grades 6 to 12.

• Level 1 (conducted on 03/07/2025) consisted of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed within 30 minutes. Students who scored 80% and above qualified for the next round.
• Level 2 (conducted on 09/07/2025) featured 5 long-answer type questions based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), also to be completed in 30 minutes.

Objective

This competition was organized with the objective of enhancing students’ calculation skills and accuracy, while also promoting logical thinking and time management.

Outcome

The Math Wizard competition successfully engaged students from Grades 6 to 12, enhancing their interest in Mathematics through a structured two-level format. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation across all grades.

• In Level 1, students demonstrated their speed and accuracy by solving 20 MCQs within the given time. A considerable number of students scored above 80%, indicating a strong grasp of fundamental concepts.
• Level 2 challenged the selected students with higher-order thinking questions. The performance in this round reflected the students’ critical thinking, conceptual clarity, and problem-solving abilities under time constraints.

Overall, the competition achieved its objectives by:

• Encouraging students to approach mathematics with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Improving their logical reasoning, time management, and analytical skills.
• Identifying and motivating high-performing students for further academic enrichment.

The event concluded on a positive note, with both students and teachers appreciating the initiative as a meaningful and enriching academic experience.

Strength, discipline, focus, and respect — our students showcased it all at the Inter-School Karate Competition held today!

From powerful katas to impressive kumite rounds, each participant demonstrated true sportsmanship and the spirit of martial arts.

It was a proud moment to witness our young warriors perform with such energy, confidence, and dedication.

The much-anticipated Inter-House Football Competition was held at PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, bringing together energy, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a thrilling display of athleticism and house pride.

All four houses — AQUA, IGNUS, VENTUS, and TERRA — participated with enthusiasm and determination, making the event a memorable one for students, staff, and supporters alike.

The competition began with an exciting opening ceremony, where the Principal, Mr. Ayan Gupta, encouraged all participants to play fairly and give their best effort.

Over the course of the tournament, students from each house showcased their skills, strategy, and spirit on the field.

PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL #Surat has organized the English Poem Recitation Competition 2025-2026 for Grade I-II with great enthusiasm and zeal.

The event aimed at encouraging young children to appreciate and showcase their talent in poem recitation.

The competition provided a platform for the little ones to express their creativity, confidence, and articulation.

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

When it comes to teaching culture and a way of living to the world, India's name is always taken with great respect. But culture is not the only thing that India has contributed to the world—there are many unique and profound practices, and Yoga is one of them.

In a gesture of deep respect toward the nation and the timeless practice of Yoga, Podar International School, Simada Surat, celebrated ‘International Yoga Day’ on campus on 21st June 2025. The splendid event was conducted under the leadership of Sports Head Dr. Shailesh Narodiya.

Witnessing the embrace of this indigenous tradition by teachers and students alike was truly sublime. The event stood as a proud representation of India’s heritage and pride.

The annual Inter-House Debate Competition was held at PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL on 12 June, 2025 with great enthusiasm and fervor. The event took place in the school auditorium and saw active participation from students across all houses.

The topic that encouraged critical thinking and articulate expression. Each house was represented by two participants - one speaking for the motion and the other against. The competition was judged by a panel of esteemed faculty members and guest judges who are experts in the field of communication and public speaking.

The Poster Making Competition held at our school was an incredible event that allowed students to showcase their creativity and artistic talents. The competition aimed to promote awareness about important issues, encourage teamwork, and provide an outlet for self-expression.

Participants were given a theme to work with, which included topics like environmental conservation, mental health awareness, and community service. Armed with colors, markers, paints, and an array of art supplies, students from various grades came together to bring their concepts to life.

In alignment with the commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all staff and students, Podar International School, Surat conducted a comprehensive POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Awareness and Training Program for its faculty and administrative staff.

An Intra Class English Handwriting Competition for class II was organized at Podar International School. The objective of this competition was to encourage students to improve their writing skills.

The competition was organized in the respective classrooms. Handwriting is an essential skill for students. It is an incredibly important exercise for students to encourage them to develop fine motor skills and confidence.

It activates the brain and contributes to reading fluency. It also encourages and recognizes good handwriting skills. It provides students with an opportunity to display their competency of legible writing.

The response of the students was very encouraging. Majority of students had put in their best foot forward to enhance their writing skills.

PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Surat 1 has organized the ENGLISH POEM RECITATION Competition 2025-2026 for Grade I-II with great enthusiasm and zeal. The event aimed at encouraging young children to appreciate and showcase their talent in poem recitation.

The competition provided a platform for the little ones to express their creativity, confidence, and articulation.

The much-awaited Inter-House Volleyball Competition (2025-2026) at PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL took place on 21 & 22 April, 2025, bringing together students from all grades for an action-packed day filled with excitement, skill, and teamwork. The event was held at the school's sports ground, with eager spectators cheering on their respective houses. The competition featured teams from each house, battling it out for the prestigious volleyball trophy.

The Results of Inter-House Volleyball Competition (2025-2026):

Classes: IX to XII

Position:

1. 1st Position: AQUA HOUSE
2. 2nd Position: VENTUS HOUSE
3. 3rd Position: TERRA HOUSE
4. 4th Position: IGNUS HOUSE

PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL organized a CBSE training program "Capacity Building Program on Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies" for Teachers.

• Resource persons:
• Our Honorable Principal Mr. Ayan Gupta Sir
• Honorable Principal of G.D. Goenka School, Ms. Jayshree Choraria

A Capacity Building Program on Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies is designed to empower educators with the skills, knowledge, and tools to improve the quality of teaching and enhance student learning. Such programs focus on strengthening the teaching workforce, aligning classroom practices with desired learning outcomes, and fostering innovative pedagogical approaches that cater to the diverse needs of students.

Happy Children's Day!!

Children’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the joy, innocence, and potential of children. In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14th, the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.

Today, our school also celebrated Children’s Day with a special assembly performed by our teachers.

#pissurat #childrensdayspecial #childrensdaycelebration #SpecialAssembly #fun #enjoymoment

Escort by Dr. Shailesh Narodia sir

Under 14 boys:

1st - Priyansh Baid (7B)

Under 14 girls:

1st - Ananya Sharma (9A)

3rd - Shritha Sharma (7B)

Under 17 girls:

1st - Vinee Khoyani (9C)

Under 19 boys:

1st - Neer Parmar (11B)

2nd - Sayam Jain (12B)

Under 19 girls:

1st - Ishita Baid (10A)

2nd - Aditi Golechha (11B)

The Leadership Program for Students is a comprehensive initiative designed to develop and enhance leadership skills of high school students. Through a structured curriculum of workshops, mentorship, projects, and community engagement, participants gain valuable experience and insights into effective leadership. The program aims to foster self-awareness, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork, preparing students to become confident and capable leaders in their academic, professional, and personal lives. By emphasizing practical application and reflection, the program encourages students to contribute positively to their communities and prepares them for future challenges and opportunities.

Fountainhead school has organised interschool science exhibition on 21st February,2024(Wednesday) to celebrate national science day for grade 7th, 8th and 9th.

Theme : Sculptsci : Crafting the future using sustainable science

Grade 7TH B
PARTICIPANTS: PRANAY RATHI, AARAV PRASAD, ADITYA BARNWAL
TOPIC: ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR: developing a water generator which will condense the suspended water molecules (humidity) from the atmosphere into liquid phase water.

Grade 8th A
PARTICIPANTS: MENISH BHINDI, OM BEHRA, ANANYA SHARMA
TOPIC: Green Building technology: A Green Building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier space for occupants as compared to conventional building.

Grade 9th B
PARTICIPANTS: SAKSHI PATHAK, RAJVI GEDIYA, SAYNA ANSARI
TOPIC: Waste management system: This project deals with the problem of waste management in smart cities, where the garbage collection system is not optimised. This project enables the organisations to meet their needs of smart garbage management systems.

Sports Day Celebration at Podar International School, Surat for Grade 1st to 5th.

Sports is an important part of our Primary curriculum as it teaches discipline, teamwork and undoubtedly, is full of fun!

We celebrated our Sports Day with our students . Equal opportunity, full participation, and fair play are emphasized through both team games and individual races. It helps children to develop a competitive spirit as well as a passion for exercise at an early age.

Sports is about learning what your body is capable of. It helps in improving hand/eye co-ordination, spatial awareness and balance. Various races were developed by our sports teachers to enhance the spirit of Sports Day.

Here are some glimpses of annual sports day celebrated in school. Congratulations to all winners

Our school students were participated in CBSE cluster - XIII West Zone Chess Competition 2023-24 Competition which is held at Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on 26th october,2023 to 29th october,2023 at Atmiya Vidya Niketan .

Our school's Sports department is highly engage and involved in this activity, as a result students perform well throughout the tournament with a positive mindset and attitude which is truly help them in future. students also had lot of fun and they felt their hidden talent.

List of participants with photograph are mention below :
Total 6 matches played by each participant

1. Shaurya Singh (10B) - (4 Points)
2. Sayam Jain (11B) - (3 points)
3. Aum Hirpara (9C) - ( 2 Points)
4. Divya Akbari (9B) - (1.5 Points)

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.

Podar Education Network believes in “Traditional Values and Modern Thoughts- MORE THAN GRADES” The child should be rooted to the values of the faith , society and challenging self.

To inculcate leadership qualities in the students and to give them a feel of the functioning of the administrative body, the school Prefectorial Council was formed after scrutiny and election at Podar International School, Surat.“Student Council 2023 - 2024 Investiture Ceremony” held with the spirit of young, talented and shaping young life with leadership spirit. The Principal Sir Mr. Ayan Gupta administered the oath to the elected council members. The council members were conferred with Badges and Sashes by Our Principal sir, Coordinator and House Masters.

We congratulate all the newly elected School Council Members and wish them all the best for their new roles and responsibilities.

School clubs activities were organized on friday and Saturdayof every week for Grade 1st to Grade 8 th in Podar International School, Surat. Students have participated enthusiastically, they have learned many new things.

There are five clubs :
1) Treasure Trove
2) Gourmet club
3) Music club
4) Green Wizard
5) Drama club

Once in a week students happily take part in these activities .These activities are being organized to generate new learning among the students.We are very happy to share all the activities pictures of this week done by our kids with all for you.

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

When it comes about teaching the culture and the way of living to the world India’s name is always taken with a huge respect, but culture is not the only thing that India has taught to this world. There are many unique and great practices that India has imparted to the entire globe and Yoga is one of them. Showing a huge respect towards the nation and the Yoga, Podar International School, Surat celebrated the ‘International Yoga Day’ at the campus on 21th June 2023, where the students of grade I to XI participated enthusiastically and performed numerous yogasanas. Various yoga postures and different asanas including pranayama and meditation were performed. Through this session, students were enlightened on the benefits of yoga and the need to remain healthy and fit. The students enjoyed the session immensely. The happy and content faces of the children clearly showed that they were full of zeal and enjoyed the session thoroughly. The sumptuous conduction was done under the leadership of the sports head Dr. Shailesh Narodiya.

Experiencery the wave of an indigenous concept among the teachers and the students was sublime. Conclusively the event was a true representation of India’s Pride.

National Panchayati Raj Day reminds us of the vital role that local governance plays in promoting social, economic, and political development.

Special Assembly was organized at Podar International School, #surat on special day “National Panchayati Raj Day”. Students of Ventus House have performed a Special Assembly with the awareness of Panchayati Raj.

On this National Panchayati Raj Day, let us celebrate the spirit of democracy and the power of local governance. Let us strive to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions and empower rural communities.

“The great growling engine of change – technology.” – Alvin Toffler

A Jumpstart Event has activities that are supposed to be carried out before the theme is introduced in the school. This is to immerse the students in the theme without directly telling them what it is all about. These activities are designed to surprise the students, evoke their imagination and engage them in the upcoming theme from the start.

Podar International School, #surat students have experienced and enjoyed the world of invention with the theme ‘TECH-IT-UP!: A World of Gadgets and Gizmos’ which focuses on making the students more aware of the technology we use every day and encouraging them to appreciate how it influences our lives. It has also empowers young learners to understand that technology is anything that people have developed to help us live, work and play satisfactorily.

If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards. You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.

Podar International School,Surat organized Inter House Competition - Certificate Distribution Ceremony 2022-23. To honor the students for their hard work and dedication shape the students to experience honest pride. The competition from Curricular to Co-Curricular level is organized throughout the year. The students have learned and experienced healthy competition spirit and pride of participation.

We Congratulate All The Participants and Winners.

The fashion industry is one of the industries that contribute immensely to environmental waste.

Water is one of the resources that is vastly used in producing clothes. The irrelevant need of buying clothes should be controlled to save the environment.

Podar International School, Surat has organized an Eco- Fashion Show in the theme of ‘PARIVARTAN’ DRIVE 2021-22’ – ‘Eco Warriors – A Sustainable You & I’.

The Eco-Fashion show is an attempt to encourage sustainable clothing. The students of Grade 3rd to 5th enthusiastically participated and got an opportunity to present their designed outfits that were made during the sessions.