Annual Report (2023-24)
I_____________________________________,
We on behalf of entire fraternity of Podar International School ,
Bhusawal welcome you all.
Hon‟ble Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Parents, Grand Parents,
Print and Electronic media, dear students, ladies and gentlemen.
On the occasion of the 12thAnnual Day of the school, I on behalf
of the school community and my own behalf extend you all my
sincere warm welcome and greetings.
We have great pleasure in presenting to you the Annual Day Report.
It is a matter of great privilege and rare distinction for Podar
International School family that we have with us
____________________ as the Chief Guest and Respected GM,
principals, head of the departments as guest of honors.
Let me give you a Brief History of PIS:
Before I present a brief description of our achievements in
different fields, I express my gratitude to our Chairman of the
Podar Education Network Dr.Pavan Podar sir and Mrs.Mamta
Podar ma‟am, who not only look-after the welfare of this
institution but also guide and motivate us to achieve higher goals
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every year. What we are today is due to his farsighted vision and
strong will to set up educational institutions across the country.
With over 97 years of experience within the educational
space, Podar Education Network is now a network of 144
Podar International Schools (completely managed by Podar
Education Network) and 100 Podar Partner schools, with a
combined annual student strength of more than 2,30,000
and the support of 8,000 dedicated and loyal staff
members.
Our scholastic record, innovative learning methods and a
strong commitment to delivering quality through integrity
have helped us scale new heights in the field of education.
The aim of all our schools is not just to impart knowledge
but to foster the growth of responsible, well-rounded, and
lifelong learners who can contribute positively to society.
As a result, Podar today is a trusted name and an
acknowledged leader in the collective effort to shape the
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future of our children and the nation through its wide
network of top schools in India.
I owe my sincere thanks and gratitude to Hon‟ble Trustee Shri
GauravPodar Sir, Mrs.Prerna Podar Ma‟am and Shri Harsh Podar
Sir for their guidance, patronage, encouragement and generously
sanctioning funds for the present and future development of the
school.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our august and wonderful audience
who had turned up in such overwhelming number and
encouraging the students to perform well.
With your all kind permission, would like to highlight some of
our achievements and developments during the period of one
year.
School Achievements
Our school's purpose is to educate the youth to take their
productive place as leaders in the global community by
offering our learners a comprehensive education.
1.In the year 2022-23 has been awarded as “Most Trusted Brand of The
Nation” At Indian Brand and Leadership Conclave 2023.
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2.School has received the certificate of establishment for
formation of student innovation council by Innovation cell,
Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
3. Besides this School has received the certificate of
recognition for successfully organizing FIT INDIA School
week 2023
Academic Achievements
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be
great.’’
We are proud to acknowledge that we have achieved good results, in
academics, Co. curricular and extracurricular activities throughout the
session. I proudly place before you the achievement of our students
and progress of our school.
We are happy to share that our students of Std. XII & X who
appeared for the 2022-32 board examination passed with flying
colours. We achieved 100% results in both. In class X Prasoon Singh
with 96.83% topped the school. In class XII Priyanka Thakare with
93.4% of Science stream was the highest scorer. Moksh Agrawal
with 90.6% topped in commerce stream with an excellent score.
To enhance teaching learning process, we at Podar focus more on Academic of
the students. In this we have Symphonics - which is a part of our school
curriculum where students are trained to read and pronounce proper letters and
words.
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To enhance subject knowledge and to improve performance of students, subject
specific classes are conducted from Monday to Saturday.
During result analysis it is observed that at the end of term I (2023-24) zero
percent failure is achieved in most of the subjects in many classes and our next
goal is to achieve no child should be below 60%.
Remedial sheets and Subject wise revision question banks containing important
questions are made as a practice to be solved by students in each class.
To enhance logical, reasoning and numerical solving ability Literacy and
numeracy program is conducted in the school.
To enhance teaching learning process, we at Podar focus more on
Academic of the students. Also in order to facilitate the students with
the competitive spirit, the school organizes various Olympiads and
Dr. Homibhabha Balvaidayanik exam. Throughout the year different
inter-house activities are conducted to make students aware with
every face of life and equipped them with the knowledge and skills to
become a global citizen.
The results of various competitions are as follows:
1. Prayank Lahoti from grade I B (Excellent) participated in
Abacus State Level Competition and secured 3rd position
organized by Smart Kid Abacus Pvt. Ltd.
2. Samiksha Ajay Tayade of Grade I B (Excellent) participated in
Running competition and secured 3rd position organized by
Annual Sports Meet.
3. Mandar Manish Patil from Grade I B (Excellent) participated in
Annual Sports Meet ( Frog Jump) and secured 3rd position
organized by Podar International School, Bhusawal.
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4. Dishank Sachin Patil from Grade I B (Excellent) participated in
Unique Knowledge Pvt. Ltd. State level Championship 2023
and secured 3rd position organized by UK Abacus, Bhusawal.
5. Aarvi Kamal Gupta from Grade I B (Excellent) participated in
Abacus Competition and secured 3rd position organized by
Unique Knowledge Pvt. Ltd.
6. Shaurya Yogesh Tawade from Grade I C (Fabulous) participated
in
i. Lemon and Spoon race organized by St. Aloysious Pre-
primary School, Bhusawal has secured 1st position.
ii. Skating competition organized by Silverline Sports
Academy and secured 3rd position.
iii. 6th District level skating Carnival organized by Krida
Bharti and Silverline Sports Academy and secured 2nd
positon.
iv. ICMAS International level Abacus and Easy Maths
Championship organized by ICMAS, Hyderabad and
secured 1st position also completed Junior level of ICMA
Abacus.
v. He also stood 1st in 50 Meters Running Race organized by
Podar International School, Bhusaawal
vi. Roller Relay race organized by Silverline Sports Academy
and secured 1st position.
7. Samruddhi Kapil Saraf of Standard II A (Dynamic) has
participated in Abacus Junior level organized by Yash Abacus
Academy, Faizpur has secured Medal and certificate.
8. Aditi Mahajan of Std Std II A (Dynamic) has participated in
Abacus First level organized by UK Abacus Academy,
Bhusawal has secured Trophy and Certificate.
9. Akshara Dhiraj Tayade of Std Std II A (Dynamic) has
participated in State level Abacus Competition organized by
Unique Knowledge Pvt. Ltd. Has secured 2nd Runnerup position.
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10. Demira Yogesh Garad of Std III A (Dynamic) has
participated in Spelling Bee organized by India Spell Bee has
stood 1st position and also participated in Spelling competition
organized by Saprah Scholars has secured 2nd position.
11. Aaradhya Rajendrea Rajput of Std IV A (Dynamic)
participated in First level exam of singing (University level
exam ) held at Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya,
Mumbai passed with distinction 41 marks out of 50 which is
highest marks amongst all contestant.
12. Atharva Rai of Std IV A (Dynamic) participated in 3 km.
Marathon sponsored by BHELL has secured Gold Medal.
13. Arsalan Ashfak Tadavi from Grade IV B (Excellent)
participated in Spelling Competition organized by Saprah
Scholars Pvt. Ltd. , Varangaon and secured 2nd position.
14. Shreesh Shashikant Salke from Grade IV B (Excellent)
participated in All India Karate Championship organized by
Nehru Yuva kendra, Jalgaon and secured Gold Medal. He also
participated in Maharashtra State Karate Championship, Pune
and secured Bronze Medal organized by Sports Karate
Association, Maharashtra. He also secured silver medal in 24th
state level open karate championship organized by Sanjeevani
Sports Association District Karate, Jalgaon.
15. Charvi Parag Mahajan from Grade IV B (Excellent)
participated in Pinkathon Garba secured 1st position as Garba
princess organized by Pinkathon, Bhusawal conducted at Star
Lawns.
16. Ishana Roshan Balsaraf from IV C (Fabulous) participated
in State level karate championship KOMITE FIGHT and won a
Gold Medal organized by School Sports games Karate
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Association Nehru Yuva kendra, Jalgaon and also won 2 gold
medals in komite and katha competition.
17. Jeevika Prashant Jawale of Grade IV C ( Fabulous)
participated in 6th District level Skating Carnival and secured
Gold Medal in both Speed Race and Relay organized by Krida
Bharti and Silverline Sports Academy, Bhusawal.
18. Parvani Bharat Mahajan of Grade IV C (Fabulous)
participated in District level Abacus and secured 1st and 2nd
position organized by Yash Abacus Academy and Aims Abacus
Academy.
19. Arnav Rahul Pande from V A (Dynamic) has participated
in Chinmay Geeta Pathan Spardha, State level organized by
Chinmay mission, Amravati has received Participation
Certificate.
He has also participated in Abacus and Mental Arithmetic
course for Fourth level organized by International Abacus
Mathematics Association has secured Gold Medal and secured
Silver Medal for International Grading Exam organized by
International Abacus Mathematics Association and is qualified
for the next level to be held at „Singapore‟.
20. Miss Jaanvi .R. Laddha from Grade V B (Excellent) got 3rd
prize in Abacus State level competition, Jalgaon organized by
Rise Up Academy
21. Samriddhi Ghosh of Std V C (Fabulous) has participated
in SOF National Science Olympiad, First level has secured 2nd
position.
22. Aaryan Pankaj Dhaware of Std V C (Fabulous) has
participated in Foot Tournament under 12 (Taluka Level)
organized by Tapti Public School, Bhusawal has secured 3rd
position.
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23. Nivedita Katiyara of Std V C (Fabulous) participated in
State Level Abacus competition organized by Preeti‟s Smart
kids Abacus and Vedic Maths classes has secured 2nd position.
24. Kanika Tehalani of Std V C (Fabulous) has participated in
Abacus and Vedic Maths, State level organized by Preeti‟s
Smart kids Abacus and Vedic Maths has secured 1st position.
25. Vedant Dhake of Std V C (Fabulous) has participated in
District level speed race and relay skating organized by
Silverline sports Academy has secured 2nd position.
26. Harshvardhan D.Naiknavare of Grade 6th A (Dynamic)
participated in Abacus organized by Shri. M. Sonar has secured
1st position and also secured 2nd position in Abacus organized by
Dnyanvedh Pragati Classes.
27. Shivansh R Pardeshi of Std 6th A (Dynamic) participated
in Abacus Grand Master level (District level competition)
organized by Edu. Smart secured 1st position.
28. Ketaki Abhijit Patil of std 6th A (Dynamic) has
participated in State level Abacus competition organized by
Unique Knowledge Pvt. Ltd. secured Trophy and a Certificate.
29. Kshitij Dewendra Bharambe of 6th A (Dynamic) has
participated in Homi Bhabha Bal Vaidnyanik Competition, level
one stood in Merit.
30. Ranveer Singh Bal of Grade 6th B (Excellent) participated
in Football match ,Taluka level organized by Rush India has
secured 1st position.
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31. Bhakti Kundan Phegade of Grade 6th B (Excellent)
participated in Chess competition , Taluka level and Short put,
District level has secured 1st position in both the competitons.
32. Sanvi Chetan Warke of Std 6th C (Fabulous) participated
in Abacus competition held in Nagpur as well as Bhusawal has
secured 3rd Runner up position in both the competitions.
33. Ridhima Sameer Chaudhari of Grade 6th C (Fabulous)
participated in Roller Relay Skating (State Level Competition)
conducted at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar has secured Silver
Medal.
34. Soham Rahul Chaudhari of Grade 7th B (Excellent)
participated in Cycle Race (Taluka level) has received
participation certificate.
35. Bhagyesh Chhajed of 7th B (Excellent) participated in
Talent X Examination organized by Allen Career Institute
received Certificate of Participation eligible for 40%
Scholarship.
36. Dhairya Poldiya of 7th B (Excellent) participated in Talent
X Examination (Science and Mathematics) organized by Allen
Career Institute received Certificate of Participation eligible for
30% Scholarship.
37. Tarak Zope of 7th B (Excellent) participated in Talent X
Examination (Science and Mathematics) organized by Allen
Career Institute received Certificate of Participation.
38. Arnav Nitin Patil of Grade 8th B (Excellent) participated in
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Satellite launch Vehicle Mission has
secured World Record Certificate and got 3rd prize in
Transforming Tomorrow Tech Excelerate 2023. He was also an
Active participant in Chandrayan-3 Triumph: Inspiring Bright
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Minds organized by APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation
ISRO.
39. Naitik Amit Agrawal of Grade 9th has secured Gold Medal
in IRAO (International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad)
Silverzone olympiad and also in IOM Silverzone olympiad
(International Olympiad of Maths) and got Participation
certificate in Government Quiz Competition.
40. Krishna Mukesh Mohanani of std X A (Dynamic)
participated in Cricket Tournament held at Baroda Gujarat
awarded as Best Bowler and secured 1st position.
41. Yash Ajaykumar Kotecha of Grade X participated in
Cricket Tournament held at Baroda Gujarat awarded as Best
Fielder and secured 1st position.
Teacher’s Achievement
1. MIT World Peace University Awarded the following
teachers with Teachers Excellence Award:
i. Ms. Rekha M Muley
ii. Mr. Jatin Hinduja
iii. Mr. Prakash Dalal
iv. Ms. Kumari Monika
v. Ms. Simranpreet Kaur Anand.
2. Mr. Jatin Hinduja , PGT Chemistry has bee awarded with:
i. Shiksha Bhushan Purskar as Top 100 Educator from
India.
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ii. He has been awarded as “Best Educationist of the year”
by Socially point foundation India.
iii. AKS Education award is conferred with the title of “
Exceptional Academic Mentor.
Assemblies
Assemblies serve as valuable assets for a school by promoting a sense
of community, facilitating communication, supporting educational
goals, and contributing to the overall well-being and development of
students. The way assemblies are organized and conducted can
greatly influence the positive impact they have on the school
community.
Our school celebrates and observes all the special days celebrated in
India. This year the assemblies which were conducted are:
1. Ester Sunday
2. Yoga Day
3. Ashadhi Ekadashi and
4. Ramzaan Eid
5. Guru Purnima
6. Kargil Vijay Diwas
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7. Raksha Bandhan
8. Sanskrit Diwas
9. Janamshtami
10. Celebrating Kabir
11. Hindi Divas
12. Ganesh Chaturthi
13. Eid E Milad
14. Gandhi Jayanti
15. Navratri Utsav
16. Wotld Mental Health Day
17. International Day for elimination of violence against
women
18. Guru Nanak Jayanti
19. Indian Constitution Day
20. Children‟s Day
21. Halloween
22. Mahanirvan Divas
23. Christmas
INTER HOUSE COMPETITION
The Independence Week' was celebrated by arranging the various
competitions. The 'drawing and Colouring of National Symbols' was
for grade I &II, ' Making of Tricolour flower' for grade III & IV ,
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'Singing' for grade V & VI, 'Elocution Competition' for grade VII &
VIII, 'Essay Writing competition' for grade IX & X.
3D PRINTING
3D printers are emerging as a key growing printing technology in
the global landscape. In India 3D printers have been used
primarily in medical, architecture, automotive, industrial,
aerospace & military and other applications.
To keep pace with the technological world, we have introduced
with 3D printer for grade VI to VIII, which is helping pupil to
develop their IT skills
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Podar is always on the path of development with the sole aim of
professional development and accordingly different trainings
were attended by the teachers. These initiatives served to enhance
the teaching and learning processes carried out on the day-to-day
basis.
The workshops attended by the teachers this academic year are
1.POSCH workshop for all the teachers.
2. ENSPIRE 2.0 workshop for English Teachers .
3. Mentor – Mentee Meet of class X and XII Std. Teachers.
4. Insight to loop learning
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5. Mental Health and wellness by IEC
Participation in CBSE Program
CBSE conducted Science Challenge Competition for
students of Grade VII to X and following students qualified for second level and
received the certificate of participation:
1. Ms. Renu Bhoite
2. Master Ashwin Akkaraju
3. Master Soham Chaudhari
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Our Co-Curricular Program are designed to develop our students
to be dynamic, future-ready individuals who not only live up to
the school values of respect for self and others, integrity, passion
for learning but also have the competency and capacity to excel.
We conducted various activities entire year under our school
themes with maximum participation of students.
The Themes which were conducted:
Theme1: „Tech IT Up!
Theme 2- Young Entrepreneurs
Theme 3- Mythbusters
And upcoming theme:
1. Significant People
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THEMATIC LEARNING
In Thematic learning Grade I has the topics: My School, followed by
Weather and Plants and Animals.
For Grade II students topic covered were Jobs people do, My body
and Clothes.
INTEGRATED ENGLISH
Integrated English is designed to help students improve their English
language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing beyond the
basic level. Students will be able to challenged to use language in
increasingly more complex and complicated environments.
VISIT OF GUEST LECTURER/RESOURCE PERSON
CA. Mr. Deepak Prakash Mehrani, excellently conducted seminar for career counselling in Podar
International School, CBSE, Bhusawal, under the banner “Know the Profession”. We extent our
sincere gratitude to him for being our esteemed guest and chief speaker of the seminar. Definitely,
this Seminar will help the students, to gain lots of knowledge and information in the field of finance
and industries”."Thank you to Honourable Principal Sir, for always being a main source of inspiration
to our school students. Your thoughtful encouragement and consistent efforts will help the students
to face the changes and challenges both inside and outside of school. Thank to Respected Idlal khan
sir for guidance and for highlighting the importance of commerce field. Thank to all Respected and
dedicated teachers for their excellent support in making the seminar a big success.
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P - Podar Volunteer Program
The main aim of the Podar Volunteer Program is to encourage students to give
back to their communities. 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.
Under this, school conducted:
Parivartan Drive
Books ,Clothes and StationaryDonation Drive
And a Cultural program was conducted for underprivileged children from slum
area.
For whole school: Letters to Soldiers
For Primary grade: Cloth donation drive
For secondary grade: Tree Planatation
R - GTBT SESSION
To deal with the problems of Boys and girls of Teen age, School conducts Boys
welfare and Girls welfare committee meetings regularly on Quarterly
basis.Through this program students are guided by experts on the various topics like
Cleanliness , Personal hygiene, Healthy eating habits, Adolescent, and Cyber safety.
S - Student Council
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Democracy is the back bone of our country, This year to select
members of students council, we have conducted the interviews of
students with expert penal and judiciously the selection was done.
On Regular basis , 'Student Council Committee-Meets are conducted to discuss about
upcoming programs and events like Annual Sports Day, Inter House Competitions and
others. Hon’ble Principal Sir guided the students about the upcoming events and
clarified the queries of students.
P -ADMINISTRATION AT PIS, BHUSAWAL
Administration is the platform on which a vibrant and efficient school develops.
Student‟s safety and security is prime concern of school. To ensure this we
conduct trainings sessions for security guards, Bus didi‟s, Drivers and
housekeeping staff time to time. We trained them how to deal in worst scenario?
Role of each member is decided, so that during emergency the things must be
carried out smoothly and safely.
R - PTA MEETINGS
Till now Three PTA meetings are arranged in the school. The various points about the
overall development of students are discussed in the meeting.
L - FIRE DRILL
School also conducts fire drills quarterly to make students self reliant
to face such scenario if they comes across.____________________;
'Fire-Mock-Drill' is arranged by school for awareness about 'Fire Safety' for students of
all classes.
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P - SPORTS AND GAMES.
The domain of sports has the vast potential to “better” the game of life itself.
Besides promoting physical fitness, it lays importance on healthy lifestyle and
helps in developing social skills.
We are proud to declare that not only in academics but students have also
brought laurels in games and sports. We believe that sports-related activities not
only keep the body fit, they also help build character as students develop a sense
of ruggedness, resilience and teamwork.
Many of the students participated at state and national level games and brought
laurels for the school.
ootball
Under 14 Boys (16 boys from class 7th & 8th Std)
Under 17 Boys (16 boys from class 9th,10th,11th std)
Basketball
Under 14 Boys(10 boys from class 6th,7th,8th std)
Under 17 Boys(10 boys from class 9th,10th)
Under 14 Girls(10 girls from class 7th,8th)
Under 17 Girls(10 girls from class 9th,10th)
Cricket
Under 14 Boys(15 boys from class 6th,7th,8th)
Under 17 Boys(15 boys from class 9th,10th,11th)
Badminton
Under 14 boys(5 boys from class 7th,8th)
Under 17 boys(5 boys from class 9th,10th)
Under 14 Girls(5 girls from class 7th ,8th)
Under 17 Girls(5 girls from class 9th,10th)
Chess
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Under 14 boys(5 boys from class 7th,8th)
Under 17 boys(5 boys from class 8th,9th,10th)
Under 14 Girls(5 girls from class 6th,7th)
Under 14 Girls(5 girls from class 9th,10th)
Atheletics
Under 14 Boys(14 boys from class 6th,7th,8th)
Under 17 Boys(14 boys from class 8th,9th,10th)
Under 14 Girls(14 Girls from class 6th,7th,8th)
Under 17 Girls(17 Girls from class 9th,10th)
Skating
Under 14 boys(5boys from class 5th,6th)
Under 17 boys(2boys from class 9th)
Under 11 Girls(4 girls from 3rd,4th)
Under 14 Girls(2 girls from class 6th)
Table Tennis
Under 17 Boys (5 boys from class 9th)
P - MEDIA
We would like to express our gratitude for your excellent coverage and positive
exposure you gave our firm on local news segment provided the community
with a nice introduction towards our goals and services.
We, Podarites, while basking in the glory of our success do not sit on our
achieved laurels but tirelessly work to touch the zenith. I would like to
quote lines of poem „Stopping by woods on a snowy Evening‟ written by
Robert Frost.
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
On this joyous occasion of our 11thAnnual day celebration, we assure you
of our continued commitment to the cause of education and invoke the
blessings of the Almighty to enable us to continue the traditionof
excellence in all our pursuits.
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I once again thank you sir, all the guests, parents for being with us this
evening.
Thank You All.
Jai Hind
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