School Events at Udupi

Podar International School, Udupi, organized 'The Parivartan Drive' under the guidance of Principal Udayakumara A N, aimed at promoting values of kindness, self-love, and acceptance among students.

During the event, students showcased a street play titled 'The Ripples of Kindness.' This initiative aimed to instill important values and create awareness beyond the school premises.

Students actively participated in a thought-provoking street play on the theme of kindness and acceptance.

The play aimed to engage and educate peers on the importance of these values in daily life. A vibrant rally took students out of the school premises via the school bus. During the rally, students held placards and posters adorned with uplifting messages. The event extended beyond school boundaries, actively involving the community in promoting values that contribute to a harmonious and compassionate society.

"Closing one chapter, opening another. Farewell to our Grade X students at Podar International School, Udupi."

From the first day they stepped into our halls, eager and uncertain, to this moment where they stand on the cusp of new beginnings, we have watched them grow, learn, and evolve into incredible individuals. The memories we've shared together will forever be etched in the fabric of our school's history.

We reminisce about the countless hours spent in classrooms, the laughter echoing through the corridors and the friendships forged that will endure the test of time. Each one of our Grade X students has left an indelible mark on Podar, contributing their unique talents, passions, and personalities to our vibrant community.

To our Grade X students, as you spread your wings and soar into the world, remember that Podar will always be your home away from home. Cherish the memories, hold onto the friendships, and never forget the lessons learned within these walls.

As you embrace the future with open arms, know that you carry with you the love and support of your Podar family. Congratulations on your achievements, and may your journey ahead be filled with success, happiness, and endless possibilities. Farewell, dear Grade X students. You will be dearly missed, but your legacy will live on in the heart of Podar forever.

"Spreading gratitude and appreciation!"

In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Grade 5A students from Podar International School, Udupi recently visited the Manipal Police Station to express their gratitude towards the dedicated officers serving their community. Armed with handmade thank-you cards crafted with care and creativity, the students conveyed their heartfelt thanks to the police department for their unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the residents.

The initiative, led by the students themselves, aimed to recognize the invaluable contributions of the police department in maintaining law and order in the region. Through their thoughtful gesture, the young individuals sought to foster a spirit of camaraderie and respect between the police force and the community they serve.

During their visit, the students had the opportunity to personally deliver their handmade cards to the officers, showcasing their admiration and appreciation for the selfless efforts of the police personnel. The interaction provided a platform for both the students and the officers to exchange warm words of gratitude and encouragement, strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the next generation of responsible citizens.

The Stress Management Workshop, organized as part of the CBSE Center of Excellence (CoE) Capacity Building Programme, at Podar International School, Udupi, aimed to equip educators with effective strategies for managing stress in the academic environment. Led by experienced resource persons, Mr. Suresh M Mahalingapur and Ms. Praveena Shetty, the workshop delved into various techniques and practices to mitigate stress and foster a healthier work-life balance among educators.

Principal Udayakumara A N inaugurated the Workshop, with a symbolic act of watering a plant. This gesture embodied the nurturing spirit of the workshop, symbolizing growth, renewal, and the cultivation of well-being within the educational community.

The Stress Management Workshop provided valuable insights and practical tools for educators to effectively manage stress and promote well-being in the academic environment. With the guidance of experienced resource persons and the support of the educational community, participants left the workshop equipped to navigate the challenges of their profession with resilience and positivity.

Overall, the workshop was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication of the resource persons, the support of the venue director, and the active participation of the educators in attendance.

The Republic Day celebration at Podar International School, Udupi was a vibrant and patriotic event, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The school premises were adorned with the tricolor, reflecting the essence of unity, diversity, and sovereignty.

The program commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by the school principal Mr.Udayakumara A N accompanied by the singing of the national anthem, resonating a sense of pride and reverence among the students, teachers, and staff members.

Various cultural performances showcased the rich heritage and diversity of India. Students presented patriotic songs, dances, and skits depicting the struggles and triumphs of the nation's journey towards democracy and freedom.

A thought-provoking speech was delivered by Ms. Chitra Bhende emphasized the significance of the Constitution and the Principal addressed the responsibilities of citizens in upholding its principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Special awards were conferred upon students who excelled in various academic and co-curricular activities, fostering a spirit of excellence and achievement among the student community.

The celebration concluded with the distribution of sweets and the reaffirmation of the pledge to uphold the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

The Republic Day celebration at our School served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our forefathers and the continued efforts required to preserve and protect the democratic fabric of our nation. It instilled a sense of patriotism and pride in the hearts of all participants, reaffirming their commitment to the ideals of the Indian Republic.

Jai hind.

Podar International School Udupi Hosts CBSE Center of Excellence (CoE) Capacity Building Programme on Art Integration.

In a stride towards enriching educational practices, Podar International School Udupi proudly hosts the CBSE Center of Excellence (CoE) Capacity Building Programme for teachers, focusing on the transformative realm of Art Integration. This initiative promises to elevate teaching methodologies and infuse creativity into classrooms.

Distinguished resource persons, Mr. Bhujanga P Shetty and Ms. Radha Prabhu, bring their expertise to guide educators through immersive workshops and hands-on sessions. Their insights will empower teachers to seamlessly incorporate art into various subjects, fostering a dynamic and holistic learning environment.

The venue director, Mr. Udayakumara A N, welcomes this collaborative effort to enhance teaching practices at Podar International School. The programme is set to inspire educators to harness the power of art in promoting interdisciplinary connections and nurturing the creative potential of students.

As Podar International School Udupi takes this proactive step towards educational innovation, the CBSE CoE Capacity Building Programme becomes a beacon for educators, encouraging them to explore new horizons in teaching and learning through the lens of artistic expression."

Inclusive Education Cell of Podar Education Network conducted a workshop on the topic "Art of Inclusion" which was held on the 11th and 12th January 2024, at Podar International School, Udupi for the counselors of various states and the teachers of Podar Prep & PIS, Udupi.

The programme was led by the IEC head office team consisting of Ms. Dhara Shah, Senior Manager and Mr. Anil Raj, Senior Manager, Ms.Harshika Ramasubramanian Hub incharge , Bangalore 1 and Ms. Kirti Kulkarni, Hub incharge Bengaluru 2, the Principal Mr. Udayakumar A.N. welcomed and inaugurated the workshop. The participants from different states, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Karnataka actively participated in the workshop.

The workshop was informative and effective, helping to face the day's challenges in the classroom. The sessions were conducted to cater to the needs of the special needs children and the strategies to be applied in the inclusive classroom.

The outcome of the session was, how to implement the Art of Inclusion in counseling sessions and in the classroom.

Joy of flying kites and traditional day was celebrated at Podar International School, Udupi on Saturday,13th January 2024, as Makar Sankranthi.A new season to mark the beginning of the harvest season and sun's transit to the Capricorn, signalling advent of warmer days and end of bitter cold. A season that welcomes the harvest as people buy new things hoping the entire year is full of success, good luck and prosperity.

This day was observed as the traditional day as students came dressed in their most attractive traditional outfits. Special assembly was organized by Grade IX students on the theme and importance of this festival as it is celebrated across the country as Makar Sankranthi.

The assembly commenced with the Morning Prayer followed by thought for the day by Souha. The new word to enrich vocabulary was introduced by Yashita and Sidra. The news headlines were updated by Avani and the importance of the day was delivered by Hrithik, Afil and Anas. The cultural importance of this festival beautifully was narrated by Sambhav the tale captured the essence of Makar Sankranthi.

Students added more flavour to this event with their artistic expression in a dance form welcoming the harvest season and the joy that brings to the farmers and their families.

Udayakumara A N, The principal of PIS, Udupi, appreciated the students for presenting an outstanding assembly. The teachers had planned a lot of outdoor activities and fun games. The ground was flooding with students with vibrant and colourful outfits, rainbow coloured kites were seen flying in the clear blue sky throwing a festival feel in the campus.

Children from the Primary section were excited to fly their kites high in the air with lot of joy and enthusiasm. Many such rituals are celebrated across the country to celebrate this beautiful harvest festival that promises warmer and happier days ahead. Thannmai from Grade IX wished everyone 'A Happy Sankranthi', by giving a message on this auspicious day. The assembly concluded by delivering a vote of thanks and the event was beautifully anchored by Sanjaya.

Podar International School, Udupi organized a rally on 'Say No to Plastic Campaign', at Malpe Beach on the occasion of National Youth Day, under the banner of Podar Volunteer Programme.

Our students performed a street play and engaged in a beach cleanliness awareness programme.

As the gentle waves kiss the shore and the sun paints the sky with hues of warmth, our pristine beaches hold the promise of tranquility and natural beauty. Yet, the growing menace of plastic pollution threatens to tarnish this coastal haven. It is time to join hands and embark on a new journey towards a cleaner, healthier environment by saying 'No to plastic' at the beach.

Plastic pollution poses a grave threat to marine life, affecting ecosystems and harming the delicate balance of our oceans. The 'Say No to Plastic' Campaign is a call to action, a plea to embrace sustainable alternatives and protect the beauty that lies in the depths of our seas.

Imagine a beach where the sand sparkles free from plastic debris, and seabirds soar above without entanglements. This vision can become a reality through collective efforts. Begin by swapping single-use plastics for reusable alternatives – from water bottles to bags. Let the sound of the waves remind us of our commitment to a plastic-free paradise.

Podar International School, Udupi, gathered in a spirit of unity and enthusiasm to commemorate National Youth Day, honoring the birth anniversary of the visionary leader Swami Vivekananda. This assembly is not just a routine event; it's a celebration of the potential and dynamism within each one of us.

''Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached'', by Swami Vivekananda.

A Special Assembly was conducted by the Grade VIII students on the theme, National Youth Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Students presented the assembly in a splendid way.

This morning the assembly was lead by Ritika Pai being the main anchor for the event. The assembly commenced with a school prayer invoking God's blessings on this special day and the youth of India, followed by the Podar song. The school choir wished Soumili studying in Grade VI on her birthday. Thought for the day was delivered by Neil Tom, word to enrich the vocabulary was expressed by Mihir and Taha.

Amshul Suvarna was dressed in saffron as Swami Vivekananda and delivered the famous quote and mesmerized the audience.

As a part of reflection Ayush elicited a story from the life of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Vivekananda as a young disciple - The Proof of God. Every child from the class contributed an inspiring quote in the assembly on Swami Vivekananda. The Principal of the school, Udayakumar A.N. spoke a few words motivating the students. The assembly concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Yaseen followed by National Anthem. The message shared in today's assembly for today's youth is to move forward with the resolution and determination to make a difference. Never let the flame of your passion, the spark that ignites your dreams and ambitions dim.

Podar International School, Udupi organized a culminating event, 'Myths and Legends: Believe it or Not,' on Tuesday, 19 December 2023.

This event served as the conclusion for the theme "MYTHBUSTERS: Uncovering Myths, Fairy Tales, and Legends Engraved in Time. "Students from Grades 1 to 4 presented a fashion show on Fairy Tales and Super Heroes. Meanwhile, students from Grades 5 to 8 participated in the 'Character Come Alive' activity, where they dressed up as their favourite characters and introduced them to the audience. The students thoroughly enjoyed the event, and Principal Sir delivered a message on the theme. Here are a few glimpses of the events.

Podar international school, Udupi discover the beauty of historical places and ruins that remain after centuries in the world. A Field trip was organised with a theme on Myth Busters, a topic closely connected to history and its importance in the Integrated English Language as a part of learning. A Field tip was organised on Monday ,18th December,2023.

It is essential that a child learns what his/her surroundings have to offer. They can learn more about the past from historic monuments than what is offered in books. Grasping ability is enhanced in any child when they learn through observation. Podar International School believes that certain facts are best learned by seeing. A step in this initiative is taking children regularly on educational field trips. On the basis of the IE theme "Myth busters," our school arranged a field trip to Barkur temples.The students from Grades 1 to 8 were taken to the Barkur Batte Vinayaka temple and Jaina Basadi to see how beautifully temples were designed and built. Batte Vinayaka temple is located on the banks of River Sita, and this town is a group of three villages - Hosala, Hanehalli, and Kachoor. It is said that Barkur was earlier divided into a number of keris, each having a tank and multiple temples. At one point, there were as many as 365 temples here. However, today, what remains of them are just ruins. Most temples that are functional here are dedicated to Lord Ganesha. With sloping terracotta-laden roofs lending them a distinct rustic charm, most of these temples date between the ninth and 12th centuries. Students were happy to see each sculpture with its uniqueness and wondered how it is so cool inside the temple even though it is so sunny outside. We also visited the historic place Katthale Basadi believed to be built during the Pandya (Bhuthala Pandya) rule. In one of the basadis, there is believed to be a tunnel. In one of the structures, we can see the removal proof of 24 Thirthankars' idols. Later, a Shiva Linga was also installed. Now, these monuments come under the Archaeological Survey of India. The structure dates back to the Vijayanagar empire. Several parts of the basadi have collapsed but still look amazing. The teachers provided them with a lot of information about the temple and also how it gives us a vital insight into human history and civilization. It was a fun-filled learning trip, enjoyed by the children.

Podar International School, Udupi conducted the Annual Sports Meet on Thursday, 9th November, 2023.

The school hosted its 6th Annual Sports Meet 2023 in the Ajjarkadu District Stadium, in Udupi. A day filled with challenge, fervour and excitement was experienced in the midst of the thrills and cheers of the students.

Around 145 events were conducted from Grade I to X under different categories, such as Long Jump, High Jump, Broad Jump, Frog race, In & Out, 40 & 50 race, 1500mts,1000 mts, 100 mtrs race, Discuss throw, Ball throw, Shot put, baby hurdles and hurdles race were conducted .The Relay 4X100 mts for boys and girls House wise competition was the most spectacular one. Students actively participate in the individual & team events with vigour and team spirit. At the end of the day, students departed with a clear smile and joy on their faces as the Ventus House emerged as winners for the March past, Ignis House won the Second Position and third position was bagged by the Aqua & the Terra House. This was a day filled with sportsmanship, enthusiasm and memories to cherish. The principal of this esteemed institution, Mr.Udayakumar A.N, thanked all the staff for their cooperation and support and advised children to keep their spirits high.

Kannada Rajyothsava was celebrated on 1st November, 2023.

1st November, is celebrated as the Kannada Rajyotsava in our state. We celebrated this auspicious day with a splash of bright colours, vibrant music, and rhythmic dance and motivating speeches by students and the Principal.

We took the blessings of goddess Bhuvaneshwari by offering Pooja and lighting the lamp. The event began with a state anthem "Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujathe," followed by the welcome dance, the traditional Bharatanatyam, and other cultural events like Vachana Sahitya. Our little blooming buds presented themselves as Akka Mahadevi, Basavanna, Jedara and Dasimaiah.

Our students performed energetic dance programmes depicting the culture and tradition of our state. Respected Principal Sir delivered an inspiring speech to the students on this occasion.

Dussehra was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm at Podar International School, Udupi. The day was filled with joy and a lot of excitement, as the students from Grades I to X were dressed in their colourful attire. There was a special dance arranged for the students as young tigers. They were seen in the corridors, all set to perform. After the photo session, the students assembled in the front yard and presented a lovely Dandia dance. They also danced with lots of energy and vigour to the mesmerising drum beats with the principal Sir, teachers and friends. Parents witnessed the event and encouraged the children with loud applause.

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Podar International School, Udupi celebrated the theme Truth and Non-violence, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhiji and Lal Bahadur Shastri.

On this auspicious occasion, the Principal paid floral tribute along with the teaching and non- teaching staff to the portraits of our national leaders.

A speech was delivered by our Social Science teacher, Mr. Rizwan on the significance of the birth of these two leaders and highlighted the similarities between the two leaders in respective in their contributions towards our nation.

Our principal, Mr. Uday Kumara A N motivated all present to imbibe the exemplary qualities of simple living and high thinking which are more valuable in today's society.

The programme was concluded by our senior coordinator Mr. Mansur by high lighting the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and his immense contribution to India's freedom struggle.

On this occasion, the staff of Podar sang Gandhi's popular bhajans and held a campus cleaning campaign at the school.

Jai Hind.

Hindi Divas is celebrated on September 14th every year to honor and promote the Hindi language in India. This day holds great significance as it commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of the Indian government back in 1949.

The purpose of Hindi Divas is to create awareness about the importance of Hindi and to encourage its usage in all aspects of life. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of India. Hindi is spoken by a vast majority of the Indian population and holds a special place as one of the most widely spoken languages in the country.

On this day, Grade I & II students were presented Morning assembly in Hindi along with the cultural performance to celebrate the Hindi language.

The birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan celebrated on 5th September, 2023. It was celebrated to honor and appreciate the significant contributions of educators. It is a day where students express their gratitude towards teachers and acknowledge their tireless efforts in shaping young minds.

On this day, students came together to organize various activities and events to make their teachers feel special. Students sang melodious songs, tapped their feet to the rhythmic beats, eloquent speeches were delivered to express their heartfelt gratitude to their teachers.

Podar International School, Udupi observed and Celebrated 'KABIR' on the occasion of Teachers' Day to relate his teachings in the 21st Century.

Celebrating Kabir involves recognizing and appreciating his contributions to literature, spirituality, and social reform. Here are some aspects considered when celebrating Kabir :
Life story of Saint Kabir
Kabir's Doha
Biography of Kabir Das
Kabir in the 21st Century
Kabir’s Philosophy in Today’s Times.

On the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, school organised a Fancy Dress Photography Event for Grades I - III.

Students participated in huge numbers.They came dressed as Krishna and Radha.

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The Culminating event 'BizKidz Bazaar' under the theme 'Young Entrepreneurs' was organized by the students and staff members of Podar International School, Udupi within the school premises on September 2, 2023.

Different zones were created by the students, like the Indian Art Zone, the Food zone, the Hand painting zone, the Game zone, the music zone and the Podar TV zone.

Students showcased their artwork and all the students received opportunities to showcase their entrepreneurial skills to the visitors.

Podar TV zone had interaction with the visitors and collected their valuable feedback.

It was a truly amazing team work by our beloved students.We appreciate the support of our parents and well-wishers, their presence and involvement added splendor to the event.

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Podar International School, Udupi hosted a House competition - Pitch It Up - A Clash of Advertisement on August 28, 2023, which showcased the remarkable talents of the students.

The competition, held under the theme "Young Entrepreneur". Students of Grade 3 to 8 from four houses of Aqua, Ignis, Terra and Ventus enthusiastically participated in the competition. Each house was tasked with creating an original advertisement for a fictional product, allowing them to exercise their creativity without constraints.

It focused on evaluating participant’s confidence, creativity, knowledge and awareness through various advertising challenges.

Podar International School, Udupi celebrated 77th Independence Day with pomp and grandeur.

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Sessions were conducted in batches on the following topics :

Grade I-V : Good touch and Bad Touch
Objective :
To create awareness among children about their safety in the school and their surroundings.
To make them understand and overcome the emotional stress and fear with unsafe touch by the stranger.

Grade VI-X Boys : 'Growing up!'
Objective :
To educate and create awareness among boys about puberty and the changes that happen during puberty.
To overcome their emotional concern during puberty.

Grade VI-X Girls : 'Growing up!'
Objective :
To educate and create awareness among girls about puberty and the changes that happen during puberty.
To overcome their emotional concern and how to maintain hygiene during menstruation.

Children started their first day at school with the Thematic Session - Marvelous Me.

Followed by the three lessons:
About Me
My Family
My School.

In this session, students enjoyed different activities like drawing themselves, their family, the food they like etc. They listened to the stories based on the lessons. They had a tour around the school and interviewed Principal Sir, teachers and the peon to know their duties and responsibilities. They also framed a poster on the school rules and had fun in the learning session. They enjoyed the experiential learning activities with their teachers and friends.

Congratulations INDIA!

Students witnessed the Launching of Chandrayaan 3 virtually on July 14, 2023 at 2:35 pm as scheduled, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India. The Programme was organised by the school to create curiosity among the students. Students applauded and cheers swept through the mission in the classroom for successful launching of Chandrayaan 3.

‘The Training of Tomorrow’s Leaders’, was the motto of the Investiture ceremony for the Academic Year 2023-2024, was held on Saturday, the 8th July, 2023 at Podar International School, Udupi. It is a matter of pride and honour to see our new office bearers shoulder the school responsibilities as the New Prefect Council came into existence.

After continuous and heavy rain for three consecutive days, students were back to school to witness the inauguration of the Students' Council for the Year 2023 - 2024. All the council members were waiting for this exciting moment. It was a grand occasion as the event started with the dignitaries being received by marching by the School Head boy, Master Chris Johann Mathais, followed by the Head girl Miss Megha Shetty, the Principal Mr. Udaya Kumar A.N, the Chief guest DYSP Mr. Dinakar PK, the Guest of Honour Circle Inspector Mr. Manjunath Gowda and Police Sub-Inspector Mr. Khadar presided over the function.

This event was an open platform to showcase the talents and the changes that have occurred in technology in today’s world.

The event focused on how technology has gained importance in our daily activities and moved into our lives and homes.

Students presented various social media devices, showed and explained how technology has changed our lives today and how it might change in future.

These events give the students an opportunity to display their understanding and knowledge of the impact of technology on our lives.

Students displayed their work that was done in the classroom during their sessions. They presented ideas creatively by putting up posters on different topics covered in the IE session.

They explored a lot of information on technology and are able to predict the future technology much in advance.

A debate Competition was held on the 26th June, 2023. The topic was – Technology in Education is a boon or bane? Students from Grades VIII-X participated from the four different Houses. Students were very interactive as they lead the debate on the following arguments. They well connected the topic saying about teacher and the evaluation through various apps extra learning, physical health, distraction, misuse of technology, online teaching and critical thinking.

This competition was conducted with the purpose to increase student’s confidence, poise, and self-esteem.

To provide an engaging, active, learner-centered activity.
To improve rigorous higher-order and critical thinking skills.
To enhance the ability to structure and organize their thoughts in the given frame of time.

Above all it was a wonderful learning experience.

Every year people from all over the world celebrate International Yoga Day on 21st, June.

On the event of International Yoga Day our school organized yoga sessions for all the grades. Students from Grade X presented a short assembly on the significance of Yoga in our daily life. Various yoga asana were performed, and also presented in the dance form.

The main motto of celebrating this day is to raise awareness among children, young and the old about the benefits of practicing yoga. The programme concluded with the speech by Principal Mr. Uday Kumar A.N. The programme ended with the National Anthem. Students had live yoga sessions, the Principal, staff and the students actively involved in the yoga session.

At Podar International School, Udupi, the students had to undergo the election procedure. Nominations for the post of Cultural and Sports Captains were approved by the Principal on the 9th June, 2023. Students campaigned vigorously for their candidates by visiting all the grades. Finally the Students' Council Election was held on Wednesday, 14th June, 2023.

The results were announced on the same day by the Principal. He congratulated the winners as well as all the candidates that had contested for the school elections. Students cheered for their candidates and the newly elected council members.

The council elections helped the young voters to understand the importance of casting votes and the way of Democratic Election.

In short it was an exciting day for all the students at Podar.

Podar International School, Udupi conducted Morning Assembly through Online Mode due to the arrival of Monsoons.

Monsoon showers have brought much needed relief to the residents and nature above all.

As this month of June, we promote the theme Tech-It-Up. Technology was made available in an innovative way. All the grades witnessed the assembly from their respective classes through the Google Meet. We could witness the assembly in our classrooms staying indoors.

Podar International School, Udupi celebrated 'World Environment Day' in a meaningful way. Morning assembly was conducted by the Grade 9 students performed a street play on the theme - Plant a tree.

The Principal, teachers, non-teaching staff and the students planted the saplings in the school campus.

To develop the ability to think and organize the thinking to create something useful from waste, ‘Wonder from Waste’ competition was conducted in School.

Students were taken to the Horticulture department for a nature walk, the place comprises of 27 acres of vast land with variety of plants and trees. They learned about the scientific methods of planting such as ploughing, tilling, leveling and grafting and so on. Mr. Varun K J, Assistant Director of the Horticulture department guided and explained the process of scientific farming.

Overall it was a great experience!

Every school has a school song. Our school song is titled – We Are Podar.

We start every day of our school with this beautiful song, it is the soul of the day, it is the life-giving spirit of the day, it is the voice and music of the day, it rejuvenates and rekindles every Podarite, in everyday of their school life.

It creates and inspires a strong bond among all the students in our school. It is not a mere singing for us but it is a celebration of the day for us. We celebrate our uniqueness and unity; we celebrate our legacy and life. It echoes our past, present and the future.

Podar Education Network was established in 1927, Mahatma Gandhi being its first Trust President. As we complete 91 years of experience, Podar schools are rooted at various parts of India having 110 schools with 1,35,000 students and 6000 plus employees. It is one of the largest network and most respected schools in India.

Our mission is to develop and equip the children of India for the challenges of the 21st century.

Now we are going to present a dance form of our school song – We Are Podar.

2nd ANNUAL DAY function of Podar International School , Udupi was conducted on Saturday, the 9th February, 2018 amidst great zest & vibrance.The theme of the annual day was "Navras - Nine emotions of life".The school was privileged by the presence Mr.Narayana Sabhahit,Registrar,MAHE as the Chief Guest.The programme commenced with the lighting of the Ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest. Principal Mr.George Kurian formally welcomed the eminent guest and read the School’s Annual report of 2017-2018 academic year with the help of PPT presentation.This was followed by the Announcement of Chamion House. Students presented school song "We are Podar" in the form of Dance. Students dressed in colourful attires, staged a musical skit on the Theme Navaras under the insightful direction of the Principal Sir and Teachers.

The entire programme was planned, conducted and co-ordinated by the students under the mentoring and grooming of teachers.