School Events at Samastipur

'Training students to care for animals is an important and sensitive instruction.'

As part of the Volunteer Programme named JOY OF GIVING, the students of PIS SAMASTIPUR were taken to a local Cowshed (Shree Gaushaala, Bahadurpur, Samastipur) on 28/11/2024. The students were accompanied by the teachers and led by our hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR. At the Cowshed, the students offered a variety of fodder to the cows. They also interacted with the manager there and learned about the care of the cows.

It was a unique experience for the students. They appeared joyous and imbibed the lesson of thinking and caring for cows. Our hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR assured the students of organizing this type of voluntary activity more often in the future.

'Constitution is not only a legal document, but it is also a moral compass.'

The Constitution of India is the pivot around which the entire gamut of governance revolves. It is a legal document that supports the very fulcrum of the democratic set-up. 26th November is observed as the Constitution Day in India.

Keeping this spirit in mind, the students of Podar International School organized a mass reading of the Preamble to the Constitution in a special assembly. The students also took a pledge to abide by the values enshrined in the Constitution. The assembly was also addressed by Honorable Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear, who highlighted the importance and utility of this sacred document.

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To plant a sapling is one of the cutest contributions one can make to environmental well-being.

Caring for our environment should be our top priority. Keeping this in mind, the primary grade children of PIS SAMASTIPUR participated in a Plantation Drive on the campus on 25/11/24.

The children came with a variety of saplings and planted them with the assistance of our gardener. The happiness of the children was something to watch for.

Our Principal, Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR, encouraged the students to make such an act a top priority and made them understand the importance and urgency of this pious act.

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“The best way to make children good is to make them happy.” – Oscar Wilde

Focusing on the words of the great scholar, Children's Day was celebrated with great zeal and excitement at Podar International School, Samastipur on 14th November 2024. The event held in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday, is a special occasion that reminds us of the importance of children in society and the need to create a nurturing environment for their growth and development.

Children’s day special assembly was conducted by the teachers of the school. Inauguration of the event was done by Honourable Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR and the ceremony began. A talent show was conducted in the school that was open for teachers and students, all kinds of performances related to the theme of Children's Day were welcomed. The school was filled with laughter, cheer, and joy as students participated in a range of fun-filled activities designed to make the day unforgettable. The event was a perfect blend of entertainment, creativity, and learning.

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DIWALI CULTURAL PROGRAMME ORGANIZED @PIS SAMASTIPUR on 29 Oct 2024

'Diwali reminds us of the importance of light and the need of chasing away darkness from our life.'

A cultural programme highlighting the importance of Diwali and Chhath Puja was organized at PIS SAMASTIPUR on 29/10/24. A large number of students from Grade 1 to 10 participated in this programme, presenting an array of items ranging from speech to song and dance. The students, coming in colourful dresses, replicated the ambience of Diwali and Chhath Puja. It was a mega event that lasted for over 2 hours.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR lighted the lamp and addressed the gathering. He dwelt on the symbolism associated with the festival of light and highlighted the importance of Chhath Puja. Our respected Vice Principal Mr. CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY emphasized the need to chase away darkness from our lives.

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'Learning is all about observations.'

The Jumpstart Event is an activity carried out at the start of the Thematic Unit to immerse the students in the theme without telling them what it is all about. The Jumpstart Event activity is designed to hook the students, capture their imagination, and generate curiosity about the upcoming Thematic Unit.

The theme is PATTERN PRISM. The aim is to discover various patterns or shapes in the world around us. The students were told to write something when the word "Pattern" came to their minds. This was followed by a series of activities designed to draw various shapes that we see every day. The students designed shapes with the help of matchsticks, sticky notes, straws, and the likes. After making patterns, they pasted them on the display boards.

Hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR paid a visit to the classes and appreciated the efforts of the students. He encouraged the students to enhance the spirit of enquiry. Our Vice Principal Mr. Chandan Kumar Chaudhary also motivated the students and applauded their understanding and expression.

'Academic excursion is essentially a rewarding experience.'

The field trips for the students are going on at PIS SAMASTIPUR. After Grade 1 & 2, the opportunity came for the students of Grade 3 & 4 today. The trip was to R.A.U., PUSA, SAMASTIPUR. This Central Agriculture University, located in one of the most fertile areas in the world and established by Mr. Henry Phipps of the USA in 1905, has a series of exciting things for the students to explore, ranging from its various botanical gardens to its sprawling central library. It was an ideal place for the students to ignite their minds.

The bus was flagged off by our Hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR at 9 AM. He wished the students good luck and a happy journey. The students of Grade 3 & 4 were accompanied by our Vice Principal Mr. CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY and a team of teachers. The university staff were cordial and welcoming to our curious students, helping them explore the campus. The Podarites had a real fun and informative day.

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A SHORT TRIP TO CENTRAL AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY, PUSA CONDUCTED BY PIS SAMASTIPUR

'A field trip is both: pleasure and knowledge.'

Field trips are an integral part of academic life. They provide both pleasure and education. Keeping this in mind, PIS Samastipur organized a field trip to PUSA UNIVERSITY on 26.10.2024 for Grade 1 & 2. The students reached the place at 9.30 AM and enjoyed their time there for nearly 4 hours. They made an extensive tour of the campus, observed the flora, and studied a couple of varieties of plants with the help of university instructors. They had lunch around 12.30 PM. A team of Podar faculty accompanied the curious students and helped them explore new things. It was truly an adventure.

Hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR flagged off the buses at 9.00 AM, wishing the students good luck. Respected Vice Principal Mr. CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY also accompanied the students on the trip.

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The Younger ones must be trained early if we are serious about our environment.

The Second Theme came to an end with the Culminating Event named Plastic Game Changers. The students were full of enthusiasm for the event and showed their best skills in understanding the plastic threat the world is facing. They came up with their creative arts and models to showcase this hazard. They were also full of useful tips to promote our collective responsibility towards our environment.

Our hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR visited each class, observed the displays, and appreciated the efforts of the students.

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'Let your efforts be the fuel to your success.'

OPEN HOUSE is one of the busiest days in the academic calendar of the school. It's a day of realizing the fruits of efforts put forth by both the students and the teachers. The level of excitement is always high on this day. It's also an occasion of overhauling the entire structure of the school.

The 2nd OPEN HOUSE was held on 19/10/2024 at PIS SAMASTIPUR. Nearly 1200 parents attended the Parents Teachers Interaction. The parents were curious to know about the progress of their wards. The teachers were ready with the report cards, and they allayed the numerous questions posed by the parents. An ambience of discussion on matters of academics and otherwise was visible all around.

Hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR was all ears to the parents all through the day. On the whole, it was a fantastic day at school.

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Mental well-being is the top most self-care.

Normally we talk about physical well-being and ignore the status of our mental well-being. Here we commit a grave wrong. Body and Mind are the two poles that carry us along, and ignoring one would lead to imbalance of our personality.

Keeping this important facet in mind, PIS SAMASTIPUR observed WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY with an array of programmes that highlighted the kind of importance one ought to attach to one's mental health. The students organized skits and delivered speeches that focused on the necessity of caring for our mental well-being under the guidance of the Vice Principal, Event Coordinator, and School Wellness Teachers.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR gave a speech to highlight the significance of mental health. He talked about the strategies to cope with stress and offered tips to diagnose stress.

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'May Goddess Durga bring good luck to all of us!

Navratri is the time of observing our culture. It is an occasion to remind ourselves of the importance of sacredness and the power of feminine energy. Apart from enjoying ourselves outside, it is a time to take an inward journey.

PIS SAMASTIPUR observed the serenity of NAVRATRI through a series of cultural activities. Dandiya took the centrestage. The students immersed themselves in the ethos of NAVRATRI. They sang and participated in the Dandiya Dance. The entire ambience of school was aglow with religious fervor and spiritual quest.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR inaugurated the three-day-long NAVRATRI CELEBRATION at school. The students were divided into three categories as per their grades and, through their profound participation, overwhelmed us with their inimitable vibes.

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As part of our regular practice in order to boost the functioning of school PIS, SAMASTIPUR organized the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) Meeting on 05/10/2024. The members of this circle exchanged their views about the Academics and Extracurricular Activities of school. The discussion went on for 45 min.

The parents congratulated school management for the Board Results and expressed hopes for a higher benchmark in 2025. Some of the parents requested school management to give more focus on sports especially for younger kids. They appeared satisfied with the efforts put forth by the school in keeping Academics intact.

The meeting was presided by our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR who carefully noted down parents' concerns and congratulations. He assured the members about bigger achievements the school is going to get in this session. He talked about the coming Annual Day, Sports Day and Field Trips. Here are the glimpses of the same........

Thinking about others and helping them in whatever ways we can is the greatest of human values.

An act of Charity is one of the desirable outcomes of education. In keeping with this motto, the students of Podar International School, Samastipur decided to donate for others who are in need of help.

The students brought old books, stationery items, and packaged foodstuff for donation. The items were deposited at school and given to a local NGO for distribution amongst the underprivileged children of Samastipur. The office bearers of the NGO named ROTI BANK visited the campus and collected the items.

On this occasion, our Hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR addressed the students and motivated them to imbibe the spirit of Charity. The Vice Principal Mr. CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY also encouraged the students to make it a point to help others in whatever little ways they can.

When it comes to culture, language takes the top slot.

To mark our shared cultural richness, the students of Podar International School Samastipur celebrated HINDI-DIWAS with enthusiasm. They participated in various activities ranging from making posters, writing slogans to giving speeches and performing skits.

The celebration began with a special assembly organized to highlight the importance of Hindi as a language and a cultural identity. The HOD of the Department of Hindi, Mr. INDRESH YADAV, gave a speech on the beauty of this language and the diversity of its literary outputs.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR emphasized the vastness of this language and the need to grow and preserve its unifying nature. Our Vice Principal Mr. CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY said that one's mother-tongue carries the highest value and therefore it's the duty of its speakers to develop and cherish its ethos.

Sports moulds character and hones life skills.

The Podarites left their marks in District Level Sports Competitions and bagged medals and thereby brought glory to all of us. They participated in the Sports Competitions organized by Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) at Patel Ground in Samastipur last week and came up with flying colours.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR appreciated the inspiring efforts put forth by the Podarites and, in recognition of their talents, honored them with medals during a special assembly. He talked about the spirit of Sports and games and motivated the students to keep excelling in such activities.

The Medalists are:

1. Tariquue Iftekhar - Short-Put (Bronze Medal)

2. Srishti - Badminton (Bronze Medal)

3. Shrut Kriti - Badminton (Bronze Medal)

4. Arth Bharadwaj - Chess (Gold Medal)

5. Jyotika Sinha - Taekwondo (Gold Medal)

'A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything.'

Teachers' Day is an occasion to remind ourselves of the immense significance of teachers in shaping our lives in ways words fail to describe. It is a time to show love and respect to our teachers.

The day was celebrated at PIS SAMASTIPUR with exemplary enthusiasm, beginning with Saraswati Vandana and followed by a series of cultural events ranging from speeches and skits to singing and dancing. The students welcomed each teacher by showering flower petals on them. Participants delivered inspiring speeches highlighting the importance of teachers and presented songs and dances to mark the occasion.

Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear addressed the gathering, discussing the contributions of teachers to the cause of education in society. Our respected Vice Principal Mr. Chandan Kumar Chaudhary also spoke about the values that teachers have instilled in us.

'Safety is our paramount concern.'

When it comes to safety measures, Podar is a flag bearer. We are fully and completely committed to providing a safe and secure atmosphere.

In keeping with the above-mentioned motto, we organized a MOCK FIRE DRILL at our campus. It took place just after the assembly. A live demonstration of how to extinguish a fire and the measures to take during an emergency was conducted. The demonstration and evacuation were carried out under the able guidance of our School Leadership Team and Admin Staff.

Our Principal, Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear, began the event with a brief outline of emergency situations and highlighted the importance of learning safety and rescue measures.

'There Is No Planet B.'

PIS SAMASTIPUR organized its second HOUSE COMPETITION of the Academic Session (2024-25) on the broad theme of Plastic Plastic Everywhere.

All four houses named AQUA, VENTUS, IGNIS, and TERRA participated in this competition. It was divided into two categories: one for primary grades and another for secondary. The sub-theme for the primary grades was Plastic Upcycling Challenge, wherein the participants showcased items upcycled from plastic waste. The sub-theme for the secondary grades was School Plastic Survey, where participants conducted a survey to reveal the plastic footprints of the school.

VENTUS won the competition in the Secondary Category, whereas TERRA won in the Primary Category.

The homework done by the participants was inspiring under the able guidance of their House Mentors. The Vice Principal and Event Coordinator addressed the students and assured them of efforts to minimize the plastic footprints of the school.

'Freedom is the most dignified value necessary for the all-round development of an individual.'

Braving the hot and humid morning, PIS Samastipur celebrated the 78th Independence Day with enthusiastic fervor. The celebration began at 8 AM with the flag hoisting by our Hon'ble Principal, Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear. The hoisting was followed by a series of cultural presentations, ranging from songs and dances to speeches and skits.

The students, through their soulful presentations, evoked a deep sense of patriotism. Our Hon'ble Principal addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of contributing to the nation's cause, with 'Nation First' being his essential message to the children. Our respected Vice Principal also spoke about the values enshrined in India's Independence Struggle and stressed the importance of imbibing those values.

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'Leadership is innate as well as acquired.'

School is not only meant for academic excellence, it is also for instilling leadership skills that prepare a child to lead in any set-up later in life.

Podar International School, Samastipur, organized its INVESTITURE CEREMONY on 09/08/2024. The Students' Council was honored with sashes and badges of leadership. Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear conferred ceremonial badges upon the selected School leaders and extolled their merits of leadership skills. Our Vice Principal Mr. Chandan Kumar Chaudhary also spoke about the responsibilities and challenges of the newly selected Students' Council.

The New Council is:

Head Boy: MD. Ashfaham Zeya
Head Girl: Safiya Hassan
Deputy Head Boy: Aarav Nirala
Deputy Head Girl: Apeksha Jha
Cultural Secretary (Boys): Shreyash Singh
Cultural Secretary (Girls): Saakshi
Sports Captain (Boys): Prasun
Sports Captain (Girls): Harshita

HOUSE PORTFOLIO:

AQUA:
Captain: Medha Thakur
Vice Captain: Dipti Singh

TERRA:
Captain: Aditya Prakash
Vice Captain: Vedant Thakur

IGNIS:
Captain: Keshav Anand
Vice Captain: Swadha Shree

VENTUS:
Captain: Divya Vinayak Gupta
Vice Captain: Pooja Lata

The Second Welfare Meeting of the academic Session (2024-25) for the Girls was organized at Podar International School, Samastipur. It was presided over by hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear and addressed by the senior female teachers.

The meeting was focused on the safety of the students and their overall awareness ranging from personal hygiene to school etiquette. The students were informed about the challenges of adolescence and the required strategies to manage them. The teachers offered the students some useful tips regarding health and hygiene.

Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear highlighted the importance of discipline in academic as well as general life of a student. He further guided the students on how to manage stress and maintain well being.

The girls also responded to the queries posed by the teachers and participated in a meaningful dialogue. Such types of welfare meetings reiterate the importance of regular exchange of views between the students and the teachers.

'Eventually we'll realize that if we destroy the ecosystem, we destroy ourselves.'

Marking the EARTH DAY, the students of Podar International School Samastipur organized a special assembly highlighting the fragile state of our ecosystem.

The students, through a skit, expressed the understanding of co-existence of all the components of our ecosystem and emphasized the need to save ecological diversity. The thrust was on how plastic has been damaging our entire environment today. The participants threw light on the GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH and showed how such damages alter the very health of our oceanic system and cause a severe damage to the aquatic fauna.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR addressed the students and urged them to be aware of the need to save our mother earth. He said that there is no planet B. Our respected Vice Principal Mr CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY expressed appreciation for the efforts put forth by the students.

'The Purpose of Education is to Ignite The Mind.'

The students of Grade(1 to 8) participated in the 2nd JUMPSTART ACTIVITY of this Academic Session 2024-25 themed PLASTIC PLASTIC EVERYWHERE. The broad guidelines aimed at introducing the young minds to understand environmental concerns caused by the excessive use of plastic.

The students presented write-ups, posters and paintings to highlight the damages done to our environment by the reckless use of plastic and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR took a keen interest in observing students' overwhelming participation and appreciated their efforts. Our respected Vice Principal Mr CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY actively monitored the activities and praised students' innovative approach.

JUMPSTART EVENT has activities that aim to bring out responses from the students before introducing the theme. This encourages automatic responses.

'Safety is our paramount concern.'

When it comes to safety measures Podar is a flag bearer. We are fully and completely committed to providing a safe and secure atmosphere.

In keeping with the above-mentioned motto, we organized a MOCK FIRE DRILL at our campus. It happened just after the assembly. A live demonstration of how to extinguish fire and what measures should be taken to remain safe during emergency, was conducted. The demo and evacuation was conducted under the able guidance of our School Leadership Team and Admin Staff.

Our Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear began the event with a brief outline of the emergency situations and highlighted the importance of learning safety plus rescue measures.

'A Creative Life is an Amplified Life.'

It was the last day of the first theme named Ink And Imagination. The Culminating Event named COMIC EXTRAVAGANZA was observed with inspiring enthusiasm at PIS SAMASTIPUR.

As per the broad guidelines of the theme the thrust was to enliven the ambience with costumes and dialogues of the world of comics. The children were excited in role playing and dialogue delivery of famous comic characters ranging from Superman, Spider-Man to our native grown characters. The participants dressed up after these characters. Some were busy making posters while others performed skits. The decoration of the classes was awesome.

Our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR paid a visit to each of the classes and minutely observed the efforts put forth by the kids. He appreciated their sense of involvement and motivated them to keep such creative efforts alive. Our respected Vice Principal Mr. CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUDHARY also encouraged the participants expressing appreciation.

'There are two ways of spreading light : To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.'

In keeping with the activities that shape the personality of its students, PIS Samastipur conducted an event named MIRROR MUSINGS on 11th & 12th of July 2024. The aim of this was to instill confidence amongst students. It was part of personality development programs nurturing an all round development of a child.

The topic was MIRROR MUSINGS: REFLECTING ON MY BRIGHTEST SELF. As per the theme the students were told about the two types of mentality: Growth Mentality and the Fixed Mentality. The first one i.e. the Growth Mentality stresses upon an individual's ability to face challenges and adapt and grow. The second Mentality i.e. Fixed Mentality says that nothing can be done as all the finer traits found in an individual are since birth. No modifications can be made.

Accordingly the students were guided and they responded nicely through their work.

'Education is the key to unlocking the world. It is the passport to freedom.'

It was a very special day as the 1st OPEN HOUSE of the Academic Session (2024-25) was underway at Podar International School Samastipur. The preparation for this day started a week ago with evaluation of the answer sheets and the decoration of classes and the school premises. Everyone was aglow with excitement.

It started at 9am and continued till 2pm. A large number (well over 1000) of parents along with their wards visited the campus and had a deep discussion with the teachers about their wards on matters of academic and behavioral issues.

There was an atmosphere of satisfied engagement. The students were happy to see their fruits of labor. The teachers were busy motivating the students while discussing their results. Overall it was a robust success for us all.

'Recognition is a powerful motivator.'

Creative approach to free time is a key factor to personality development. We at Podar firmly believe that students shouldn't be left idyll. Instead they ought to be engaged in constructive and creative way.

The students came up with their creative work after the end of Summer Break. Their assignments were carefully assessed by the subject teachers and certificates were given in order to keep them motivated.

The certificates were distributed by our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR. In an encouraging speech our esteemed Principal laid emphasis on the importance of such creative engagements and appreciated the exemplary efforts put forth by the students. Our Vice Principal Mr. Chandan Kumar Chaudhary also spoke about such engagements that instill the sense of proper utilization of holidays.

'A little progress each day adds up to big success.'

We at Podar International School#Samastipur believe in constant creative engagement of students. In keeping with this motto the students were given summer Holiday Assignments which were creative and not just bookish occupation of holiday season.

The students came up with their creative work after the end of summer break. Their assignments were carefully assessed by the subject teachers and certificates were given in order to keep them motivated.

The certificates were distributed by our Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR. In an encouraging speech our esteemed Principal laid emphasis on the importance of such creative engagements and appreciated the exemplary efforts put forth by the students. Our Vice Principal also spoke about such engagements that instill the sense of proper utilization of holidays.

'Success is sweet ; Recognition is motivating.'

Students are always eager to see their results no matter how small their efforts might be. The students of Podar International School#Samastipur had participated in the SOF OLYMPIAD 2023-24 last year and today the successful ones have been given a Certificate.

Hon'ble Principal Mr PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR conferred Certificates to the successful students in order to recognize their talents. The Certificates were of Zonal Level. Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR emphasized the importance of such participation and congratulated them for their achievements.

PIS, Samastipur celebrated InternationalYogaDay2024 on June 21, 2024, aimed at acquainting students and faculty with the immense benefits of yoga.

This year’s theme “Yoga for Self and Society” effectively encapsulates the holistic impact of yoga on individuals and communities by highlighting the multifaceted benefits that extend beyond personal well-being to encompass societal harmony and collective health. Yoga promotes self-awareness, emotional stability, and inner peace, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

The event commenced with an address by Honorable Principal Mr Parveen Kumar Zear. He underscored the invaluable benefits of practicing yoga, noting its role in fostering an increased sense of well-being and its addictive nature due to the positive effects it brings. He emphasized that yoga unites the body, mind and breath, offering benefits beyond physical fitness. The yoga session was conducted under the guidance of the Sports Faculty with the objective of sharing the transformative power of yoga, emphasizing its ability to awaken and heal both mind and body. The session included demonstrations and teachings of various yoga asanas, highlighting their benefits for physical and mental health.

Students were introduced to Pranayama techniques and stretching exercises designed to alleviate issues such as stress, depression, backaches, exhaustion, cervical pain, and obesity.

Podar International School#Samastipur Glad to announce that school has reopened after a Long Summer Vacation for the Academic Year 2024-2025 on 20 June 2024. The school teachers conducted an energetic and joyful assembly to welcome the students after a long summer break. The assembly was based on various important talks like Time Management, Punctuality and Discipline.

The assembly was addressed by Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear, who highlighted the significance of Academic & Non Academic activities in students life.

THE SYMPHONY OF LEARNING: CREATING HARMONY IN THE CLASSROOM

'Teaching Life Is A Life of An Explorer.'

A teacher's life revolves round a lifelong quest for learning. A teacher constantly evolves and imparts his/her learning to students.

In keeping with this necessity of grooming, an 8 hour long training program was organized on 14/06/2024 at PIS SAMASTIPUR. The resources persons were Mr. RAJU BHADKE & Mrs. HEMA SHETTY from PIC, Mumbai. It was also attended by the teachers of PIS MUZAFFARPUR.

The program was inaugurated by Hon'ble Principal of PIS SAMASTIPUR , Mr. PARVEEN KUMAR ZEAR with lighting of lamp followed by a short address. In his address he highlighted the importance of teachers' training programs and asked the teachers to implement the outcomes of such trainings in their pedagogical plans.

The resource persons conducted various activities to bring home the point of Classroom Management. They discussed different ways of how to engage students in a rewarding teaching environment. The program was designed beautifully laying emphasis on sharing of experiences by the teachers. It was also addressed by respected Principal of PIS MUZAFFARPUR, Mr. UMAKANT TIWARI and esteemed Vice Principal of PIS SAMASTIPUR, Mr. CHANDAN KUMAR CHOUDHARY.

It had been a place of hectic activities of sports and fun and creativity of the Podarites for a fortnight. The SUMMER CAMP was a truly successful event characterized by a huge participation of the students coupled with an inspiring enthusiasm of the trainers.

Today the SUMMER CAMP came to an end at PIS SAMASTIPUR with an array of programmes ranging from singing and dancing to fun activities. Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear addressed the students and trainers present there. He encouraged the students to keep the habit of learning forever and thanked the trainers for completing this mega event.

Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear presented all the trainers Certificates of Appreciation. Also , he assured of organizing such a camp on a larger scale next year. All the students were quite satisfied with this fortnight long camp and looked forward to participating in the next camp next year.

Here are the glimpses................

'Creative pursuit gives meaning to life.'

It's a lovely day as cool breeze rustled green leaves in the morning at the campus of Podar International School, Samastipur. It's the day of inauguration of the much awaited event, SUMMER CAMP (2024-25).

The event began with an address by Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear, who outlined the importance of creating engagements during summer holidays. He talked about the various sports and skills that would be taught in the camp. Later he inaugurated the event by kicking the ball.

The camp started at 6:30 AM and continued till 8:30 AM. In total 173 students attended today. In the camp 7 skills are on the menu ranging from Cricket, Football to Dance & Arts. The students will learn these skills from the expert coaches.

The children were excited and enjoyed this experience. The camp will continue till 24th of MAY 2024.

Here are the glimpses of the same.

'Imagination is also a form of reality.'

Imagining characters and giving them attributes is a great form of creativity. Comics creators are creative geniuses.

As part of the Thematic Event, INK AND IMAGINATION, the first HOUSE COMPETITION was held on 04/05/2024. The topic of this competition was COMIC TRIVIA TOURNAMENT. It essentially was a quiz competition. The selected students were grouped into four teams each consisted of four participants representing four houses respectively. There were 32 questions. The winner was AQUA HOUSE.

Hon'ble Principal Mr Parveen Kumar Zear addressed the teams and encouraged them to keep such activities going as they are intended to shape general awareness of a child. Later he would present the winners certificates.

The only way to deal with bullies is to stand up to them.'

Bullying is a cruel and toxic trait. It creates temporary as well as permanent scars. In younger years it is a very traumatic experience to be bullied.

In keeping with this Podar International School, Samastipur organized a Special Assembly today i.e. 04 May 2024 to mark WORLD BULLYING PREVENTION DAY. The senior students put up a skit related to bullying. The message of this presentation was loud and clear: SAY NO TO BULLYING.

The Assembly was addressed by Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear who highlighted the ill impacts of bullying. He made it clear that there is ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY against bullying at the campus.

The first Boys' Welfare Meeting of the Academic Session (2024-25) was organized on 27/04/2024 at Podar International School, Samastipur. The chief agenda of the meeting was safety and grooming of the students.

In an hour long meeting hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear addressed the students and detailed the importance of values in personality development. He emphasized on discipline and etiquette for grooming a child.

The meeting was also attended by the Vice Principal and other Welfare Committee Members. They highlighted the importance of health and hygiene of the students. The topic of Adolescence and its Challenges was also discussed at length.

The participating students raised some relevant questions and concerns of themselves and got meaningful responses thereof.

The first Welfare Meeting of the Academic Session 2024-25 for the Girls was organized on 25/04/2024 at Podar International School, Samastipur. It was presided over by hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear and addressed by the senior female teachers.

The meeting was focused on the safety of the students and their overall awareness ranging from personal hygiene to school etiquette. The students were informed about the challenges of adolescence and the required strategies to manage them. The teachers offered the students some useful tips regarding health and hygiene. Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear highlighted the importance of discipline in academic as well as general life of a student. He further guided the students on how to manage stress and maintain well being.

The girls also responded to the queries posed by the teachers and participated in a meaningful dialogue. Such types of welfare meetings reiterate the importance of regular exchange of views between the students and the teachers.

'A Day Without Laughter Is A Day Wasted.'

We all realize the importance of laughter. It is a therapy. It breaks the monotony of routined life and thus offers much needed relief. The importance of laughter for children is all the more as it is a proven antidote to stress.

In keeping with this in mind Podar International School Samastipur organized a special assembly aptly named 'The Legends of Laughter ' in commemoration of four legendary comic creators - two Indians and two Americans. There were Anant Pai, Pran Kumar Sharma, Stan Lee and Charles Schulz. The assembly was basically in the form of Role Plays by the students. The students posed themselves as these creators and participated in an Interview wherein they talked about their lives and their inspirations behind the comic creations the gave to us.

Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear addressed the students and highlighted the importance of creativity and laughter in student life.

On 04.04.2024, the students of Grade (1 to 8) participated in their first activity of their new Academic Calendar (2024-25) : Jumpstart Activity

The theme of the activity was "Ink and Imagination- Crafting Tales Through Comics'. The students showed their inner talents expressing through different media. They wrote about their favorite superheroes.

The Jumpstart Event has activities that are supposed to be carried out before the theme is introduced in the school. The motive is to immerse the students in the theme without directly telling them what it is all about.

It was a special occasion at Podar International School, Samastipur as we embarked on a new Academic Session (2024-25). A special assembly was organized to mark this day. It was attended by New students along with the old ones. The assembly had all the regular features required for a new beginning. It was addressed by our Hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear who outlined the importance of a new Academic Session for students as well as for the other concerned stakeholders. He welcomed the newly admitted students. Importantly, he emphasized the value of hard work and urged the students to put their best efforts forward.

On 02 April 2024 awareness Programme was held from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM in Multipurpose Hall for School Transport Employees. It was chaired by Honourable Principal, Parveen Kumar Zear. HM, AO, RTS, Bus Didis and Bus Drivers actively participated in the awareness programme.

The main purpose of such a programme was to guide and deliver proper safety and security instructions to the bus employees while handling students on the bus and to impart the awareness about the good touch and bad touch among the bus employees. It was concluded that once in a month such meetings would be held under the vigilance of the Principal Sir for the effective monitoring of the behavioural conduct of the employees as per the imparted instructions.

"Your children need your presence more than your presents."

It was a very special day at Podar International School, Samastipur on 31 March 2024, as we organized the Parents' Orientation Programme for the new parents who trusted in us and got their wards admitted at our school.

The programme was planned as well as executed in three slots starting at 11:30 AM and ending at 3:00 PM. We were thrilled to see the parental support in terms of their strength and active participation.

The programme began with an encouraging speech delivered by our hon'ble Principal Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear, who highlighted the importance and intention of such a programme in schooling of a child. The Leadership Team of teachers detailed about the system working at our school. There were Q/A sessions too. The parental involvement was quite noticeable. Overall it was a memorable event.

"Results show the efforts."

It was the result day at PIS, SAMASTIPUR as we organized our 4th OPEN HOUSE on 30/03/2024. The inflow of parents along with their wards started at 9am and it continued till 2:30pm. It was incredibly successful in terms of parents' participation in fruitful parents-teachers dialogue.

The parents were very satisfied with the efforts this school puts on its students. They appreciated our journey of shaping young minds.

The students were quite enthusiastic to see their results and to begin their new grades on 4th of April.

Hon'ble Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear and Respected Vice Principal, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary kept interacting with the parents in order to allay their concerns if any.

For the armor in hand shines too bright,
For the sky is filled with the blazing sunlight.
Let the nib of the pen write without fear,
Prepare yourself Podarites, Yearly Exams are Near.................

To motivate our young Podarites for the challenging moment of the academic year, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a Special Assembly on the theme of "Yearly Exams" to make our mighty warriors ready for the big days.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear took the sensitive responsibility on his shoulders as he preached about the tips and rules to be noted and followed during the Exams. The Assembly was filled with motivational songs and speeches which geared everyone.

We proudly wish our Podarites to shine gloriously in the Yearly Examinations.

Entrapped in codings of new and old,
The structures of Filaments blaze like gold.

In this technological era, 3D Printing is the call of the hour. To enrich our Podarites with the rich elements of Computer Science, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes an effective competition of 3D Showcase, to present the wondrous models made by our students. It was not a job of a day or two but the hard turmoil of months laid by our students under the guidance of our dedicated team of Computer Teachers who successfully brought life to the models of Filament.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, expressed his joy over the efforts put in by the students and motivated them accordingly. Our Honourable Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary also congratulated the learners for experimenting on the wonders of the 3D World.

The Competition was no doubt a cut throat one as all the participants brought the best they could as they made the lifeless models of Filament alive.

Our panel of judges : Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary, Computer Faculty, Niladri Sarkar and STEM In-charge, Anjali Shrivastava sat down to announce the results.

The first position was occupied by the following sections of Grades of 5 to 8. Grade 5 Lily, Grade 6 Lotus, Grade 7 Lotus, Grade 8 Lily.

The winners knew no bounds of joy as they took the trophies in their hands handed over by our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear.

We congratulate our students for the efforts put in by them and also extend our wishes to our Computer Faculty - Vishal Kumar Gupta, HOD Computer, Niladri Sarkar and Ravi Kumar for the guidance shown by them.

The success of an event is not a victory but an establishment for the students working on it.

Tell me a remedy which the most pure,
I guess, Precautions are always better than cure.

To enrich our Podarites with the secret of safety measures, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a Fire Drill Event to showcase the requirements to be fulfilled in the hour of danger.

A small demonstration was also conducted to reflect the steps to be taken during such a terror.

The students observed the act and paid heed to the necessities to be handy with without panicking and worrying.

Compromise not when you have a choice,
Let your message roar loudly in your voice.

To embark our students with confidence and innovation, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a colorful and powerful House Competition on the theme of Significant People named - Call for Action.

The event was beautifully designed and organized by the talented students of each of the Houses. Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear stepped forward to motivate the students and encouraged them to showcase the best of their skills. The Competition was all about making Placards and Posters on the following topics: Acceptance, Kindness, Self Love and Seek Support.

The students worked in groups thundered the event as they marched through the campus shouting out slogans and expressing their thoughts. Our Honourable Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary, especially appreciated the participants for showing the zeal and enthusiasm. The Competition was tough and challenging for the Judges to announce the winners. But as the philosophy of life says that every game declares a winner and so has been the declaration.

The First Position was bagged by the ignited House of Team Ignis.
The Second position was taken by the calm but strong waves of Team Aqua.
The Third Position was captured by strong currents of Wind - Team Ventus.
The Last Position was occupied by the green leaved House of Team Terra.

The event was wonderfully presented and the efforts put in by the students showcased the beauty of democracy.

Precautions are self measures which if taken on time can help prevent serious damage...

To educate our students about a healthy student life,
Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a special and fruitful meeting of Boys' Welfare on the topic of "Health and Hygiene".

This meeting was held for the Boys of Grades VII-IX with the aim of educating them on this significant topic of the hour.

Our Honourable Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear took the prime responsibility on his shoulders as he addressed the students. He informed the students about the necessity of a healthy and hygienic lifestyle which gets added to our education.

Our Honourable Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary also passed the message of how a healthy mind can lead to happiness and success in life.

The Students listened attentively as they explored the arenas of importance and promised to fulfill their duties.

Prosperous we are in good health,

To educate our students about a healthy student life,
Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a special and fruitful meeting of Girls' Welfare on the topic of "Health and Hygiene".

This meeting was held for the Girls of Grades VI-IX with the aim of educating them on this significant topic of the hour.

Our Honourable Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear took the prime responsibility on his shoulders as he addressed the students. He informed the students about the necessity of a healthy and hygienic lifestyle which gets added to our education.

The Students listened attentively as they explored the arenas of importance and promised to fulfill their duties.

Hard work gets complimented by the sweet words of success.........

To make our Podarites grow successful and accomplished PIS, Samastipur encourages the young minds to participate in the Olympiad Examinations and test their skills of brilliance.

Students of all the Grades took part enthusiastically in the SOF- International English Olympiad (IEO) Competition and made the school proud.

A total of 127 Students not only participated in the Competition but also made everyone proud by bagging Certificates of Excellence. 24 Students held the positions of Gold Medalists.

Medals and Certificates were distributed to the students by our Honourable Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear who gave the message of honesty and self belief. He guided all the participants to work even harder and achieve the better of the best.

Such an occasion which we can't fail to miss,
The blessings of the divine in the spring of bliss...

As the leaves of Spring sprout to become the prettiest flower, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a colorful and blessed event to celebrate Saraswati Puja embracing the richness of learning and wisdom.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, humbly stepped forward to perform the rituals manifesting an environment of peace and unison.

Both Teachers and Parents along with the students gathered joyfully to become a part of the celebration and got showered under the blessings of Maa Saraswati.

A school is a building of knowledge, learning and wisdom which gets enriched under the blessings of Almighty and our elders.

If the secret of happiness is what you want to find,
Collect yourself bravely to express your mind...

To inculcate the habit of expressing oneself bravely, Podar International School, Samastipur, arranges a very interactive Activity of Express Yourself on the theme of Significant People.

Students of Grades I-VIII participated enthusiastically and expressed their ideas phenomenally.

Students of Grades I-II opened up their minds as they took part in the activity of "A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words".

Students of Grades III-IV went for a remarkable trip as they participated in the activity of "I went Time Travelling With".

Students of Grades V-VI created an imaginative journey as they participated in the activity of "An Autobiography of A Companion".

Students of Grades VII-VIII came forward to speak out their hearts in the activity of "Podcast - BITS and BYTES".

The event was joyful and creative as Students got various opportunities to express and explore themselves.

The colors of the Tricolor signify the day of glory,
The Republic Day shines brightly in our Indian story...

To enhance the significance of the Indian Constitution in the hearts of our learners, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a remarkable celebration on the auspicious occasion of the 75th Republic Day.

All the Students came marching and waving the Indian flags to school proudly and enthusiastically took part in the celebration.

The awestricken event commenced as the flag of Indian pride glided in the sky spreading the message of Nationalism and Unity followed by the National Anthem.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, came forward to deliver a mighty message of harmony, hard work and honesty which will lead the nation towards a brighter future.

The event was a joyful celebration of Patriotic Songs, Dance and Powerful Speech.

In a country like India which remains diverse in many sectors, the unbiased pages of the Constitution brings us close and undivided.

The social norms may bring you stress,
But the law of humanity craves to express...

To motivate our learners about the excellence and power a speech can intake, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a Special Assembly on the theme of "Talk Show With Greta Thunberg".

Students of Grades V-VI took part in role plays and outstandingly expressed their thoughts and feelings.

A healthy conversation was built up to spread the message of environmental degradation and how humans can contribute to the betterment of it.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, greatly appreciated the performance presented by the students and encouraged everyone to step ahead to showcase their skills.

The act was applauded with a crowd of clapping with everyone appreciating the idea and the presentation.

Mark my words as you part ways with a friend,
No distance in the world can bring friendship to an end.

A journey irrespective of its beauty begins to come to an end and so is the path walked by the students of Grade X, who gathered together to cherish the last celebration in the school which has been their 2nd home. To make this celebration a memorable one for them, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes the most remarkable "Farewell Ceremony" to bid adieu allure to our outgoing students.

The program was a good composition of music, dance, fun games and more. The students of Grade IX took the initiative to make this day a special one for their seniors.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, stepped forward to bless the students with a memento of remembrance.

He also extended his best wishes and encouraged them to utilize the learnings the walls of the school have imbibed.

Our Honourable Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary, gave the sound advice of efficiency which can be attained through hard work.

Lend your ears to the words I say,
Significant People do things in a different way...

To enrich the minds of your amazing gems, Podar International School, Samastipur gears up for the Jumpstart Activity on the theme of Significant People to educate and share the ideas of the great minds with our young Podarites.

Students of Grades I-VIII participated enthusiastically and presented their ideas and discussed brilliant things.

Students of Grades I-IV explored themselves as they took part in I Am The Next.. and expressed their desire to become the next role model of their lives.

Students of Grades V-VIII participated in the activity of I Am Good At... and presented their impressive skills of the task they are good at.

The activity was innovative and meaningful for the young minds to understand and learn about the Significant People and what makes an ordinary person do extraordinary things in life.

Parent Teacher Interaction during Open House on 06 Jan 2024.

The attainment of success is not achieved by luck or chance but with the efforts of togetherness which leads to the manifestation of an individual.

To manifest the academic journey of our Podarites with glory and success, Podar International School, Samastipur opens the gateways of its 3rd Open House on 06.01.2024.

Parents along with their wards came to the school campus to be welcomed warmly and cordially by the teachers.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, warmly welcomed each parent and motivated them to sit down with the teaching faculty and go through a thorough discussion about the holistic development and growth of their wards.

Our Honourable Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary also encouraged the parents to analyze the performance of the students and help them in achieving their goals for life.

The teachers along with the parents came together to discuss about the brilliance present in the students and how that can be attained by putting the extra efforts by students, teachers and parents.

Shout out the colors as they dance,
Sports Meet at Podar can't be missed by any chance.

As the pomp and glamor of the ceremony was carried forward, Podar International School, Samastipur gathered together to celebrate the 2nd Day of the 8th Annual Sports Meet, 2023-24 on 30.12.2023.

The program began with the grand welcome of our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary, GM Sir, Headmistress Ma'am and the Guest of the day, Mr. Anil Kumar Sharma, PIS, Gaya.

The program was showered with bountiful blessings as the lamp lighting ceremony was held which was followed by the soothing Saraswati Vandana.

To motivate and encourage our Podarites, our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear took the stage expressing his ideas of strength and wisdom.

The zeal of the event was carried on as the wonderous Welcome Dance was presented by the students.

The entire day was a snap book collection of merry drills and races which was beautifully carried out and presented by our talented students.

The score board calculations declared the winning houses where House Ventus took the second position and House Aqua held the first one.

The law of nature simply states that every beautiful thing is destined to meet its end and so was our program.

The mighty Podar Flag was brought down with the National Anthem being played at the background.

As we come to the end of a year looking forward to welcoming yet another, the 8th Annual Sports Meet boosted our spirits making us positively prepared for a bright new year..........

Here are the glimpses of the event................

The energy of Sports is flying in the sky,
Keep your steps ready by keeping goals high.

Sports is the energy running in the veins and to celebrate the undying spirit of it, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes the most awaited event - The 8th Annual Sports Meet 2023-24, for Grades I to V on 29.12.2023.

As the sun started shedding its rays, the drums of enthusiasm blew out loud welcoming our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary, Headmistress Ma'am, Rashmi Chandel and the Guests of the Day who walked the ground of pomp of glare.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear cordially welcomed the Guests of the Day who were Principal Sir of PIS, Muzaffarpur, Mr Umakant Tiwari along with his wife, Mrs. Tiwari. We were also overwhelmed to have SHO Karpoorigram, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh.

The program commenced with the most auspicious lamp lighting ceremony followed by the soothing Saraswati Vandana.

All eyes were mesmerized with pride as the wonderous School Flag touched the blue sky with the Podar Anthem being played.

This was followed by the House Inspection where the four brilliant houses - Aqua, Terra, Ventus and Ignis were displayed with an aura. The March Past event was undoubtedly a never to miss sight as the students of PIS, Samastipur along with Podar Prep thumped the ground.

After a captivating Oath Taking Ceremony, the awestricken torch light run began with which our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear announced the commencement of the 8th Annual Sports Meet, 2023-24, the roar of enthusiasm blew high.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, stepped forward to motivate the students and preached the importance of the stamina which lies in the hearts of Sportsmen. Complimenting his speech we were honored to have a few words of wisdom and knowledge passed on by our Honourable Guest, Mr. Umakant Tiwari, PIS, Muzaffarpur and Headmistress Ma'am.

After a very enjoyable and energetic start the program began which was an album of musical drills and superb races.

From Parachutes to Handkerchiefs, and Poms Poms to Balls the event was beautifully designed. The Umbrellas, Dumbbells and Tambourines added to the glory of the event making it a spectacular sight to see.

We not only had races for students but also for our parents and teachers who participated in the activities and performed outstandingly.

Time flew by unnoticed as the end of the event approached soon, encouraged by our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, we signed off for the day getting ready to come together tomorrow which is the last day of the 8th Annual Sports Meet 2023-24.

Here are the glimpses of the same.........

Success is not luck or choice,
But the efforts shine in your labour and voice.

We, Podar International School, Samastipur feel immensely proud to announce that our benevolent Podarites have outshined in the Olympiad IGKO Examination and brought laurels to our institution.

18 Students have secured their First Place and are awarded with Gold Medal of Excellence.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, handed over the medals to the students. He congratulated and motivated them to achieve higher goals.

We joyfully congratulate the Students and wish them success in their future endeavors.

The flags of energy are flying high,
The enthusiasm of Cricket is touching the sky...

After a successful and enthusiastic tournament of Boys' Cricket Championship, Podar International School, Samastipur keeps the spirit of the Podarites unbeatable by organizing an Inter House Cricket Championship for Girls of Grades 7 to 10.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear, declared the commencement of the Match by choosing the Houses who were to face each other on the ground.

The first Match was played (11.12.2023) between the two Houses of Ventus and Aqua where the yellow house of Ventus ruled the field by winning the game.

The Second Match (13.12.2023) witnessed the daring teams of Houses Terra and Ignis where the green team took all the praises by winning the Match.

The final game (13.12.2023) was played between Ventus and Terra House which was very excited and challenging to watch. After a tough fight the green flag flew high as House Terra won the match.

As the ground echoed with the sound of claps and applause, our Honourable Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary stepped ahead to motivate the students and encouraged them to keep facing the challenges of life by never giving up.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear, proudly handed the prizes of the players who had bagged the following positions:
1st Match - Player of the Match - Anshu, 9A House Ventus.
2nd Match - Player of the Match - Saadhna, 9C House Terra.
Final Match - Player of the Match - Nandini, 9C House Terra.

The energized Match heated up the sporting soul of every child admist the cold breezes of winter with a promise to keep working hard until success knocks at the door.

The gold is curved magnificently by the Goldsmiths,
Life is fascinating in the World of Myths...

As the students show more eagerness in learning and knowing about Mythology, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a colorful and unique House Competition on the theme of Wall of Myths.

The event was beautifully designed and organized by the talented students of each of the Houses.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear stepped forward to motivate the students and encouraged them to showcase the best of their skills.

The Competition was all about adorning the Soft Boards assigned to the Houses with awestricken information on Mythologies of countries namely - Greece, Japan, Egypt and Mesopotamia.

The students worked in groups and presented their works wonderfully. They expressed their work of research in the selected words which they spoke as they were bound by time.

The Competition was tough and challenging for the Judges to announce the winners. But as the philosophy of life says that every game declares a winner and so has been the declaration.

The First Position was bagged by the ignited House of Team Ignis.
The Second position was taken by the calm but strong waves of Team Aqua.
The Third Position was captured by the strong currents of Wind - Team Ventus.
The Last Position was occupied by the green leafed House of Team Terra.

The event was wonderfully displayed and the efforts put in by the students left a wondrous mark of beauty.

Join your hands to tune the rhyme,
Say Cheers everyone it's Cricket Time...

As the waving clouds of Autumn bid us a Goodbye, the shivering winds of winter enter our lives, so to fill this wintery season with sparks of heat, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes an Inter House Cricket Championship, 2023-24, for Boys of Grades 7 to 10, to beat the drums of enthusiasm.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear stepped forward to take out the names of the Houses which were to perform against each other.

On the first day (04.12.2023) two of our dedicated houses, Team Ignis and Team Ventus faced each other unapologetically and with striking sixes and fours, Team Ventus won the match.

On the second day (05.12.2023) a challenging match was played against Team Aqua and Team Terra in which the Green Flag flew high, beating the Team Aqua.

The final wait was over as, on 06.12.2023, the finalists faced each other and Team Terra and Team Ventus pulled up their socks to set the ground on blaze.

After a series of sixes and fours, the lions of the Green House roared out loud and waved the flag high as Team Terra won the tournament.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr. Parveen Kumar Zear congratulated the winners and inspired all the players to keep batting and bowling on the pitch of life.

He proudly awarded the prizes to the brilliant players who bagged the following positions :
1st Day Man of the Match - Master Himanshu Kumar, Grade X, Ventus House.
2nd Day Man of the Match - Master Hamza Ali, Grade VII, Aqua House.
3rd Day Man of the Match - Master Mayank Ray, Grade X, Terra House.
Man of The Series - Master Himanshu Kumar, Grade X, Ventus House.

The 3 days of hard work and dedication put in by the students was beyond words of appreciation. We congratulate the winners and acknowledge the efforts put by all our talented players of each House, Sports Department and House Mentors to make this event a success.

The wisest of the men say it well,
Explore the wonders of life by reading a tale...

As the students enjoy themselves flipping the pages of mythologies, Podar International School, Samastipur organizes a colorful and exciting event of Express Yourself on the theme of "Mythbusters".

Students of Grades I-VIII participated happily and expressed their creative skills wonderfully.

Grades I-II wrote their innocent thoughts on pages of wonder as they participated in the Activity of Tooth Fairy.
Grades III-IV shared their opinions as they participated in the Activity of Pandora Box.
Grades V-VI framed their stories as they participated in the Activity of Sentence by Sentence.
Grades VII-VIII held the pen of creativity as they took part in the Activity of Script Writing - An Evening With a Mythical Creature.

The event was joyfully held and the students expressed their creative ideas beautifully.

Let the colours of the festival spread up high,
Let's sparkle this Deepawali by lighting the sky...

As the festive season comes knocking at the door, Podar International School, Samastipur gears up to celebrate it fully by organizing a colorful and exciting event on the occasion of Deepavali. Students of all the Grades participated enthusiastically and presented a breathtaking performance.

The program commenced with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony followed by a devotional song by our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear and Vice Principal Sir, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary.

The event was beautifully embellished with wonderful songs and energetic dance performances which was accompanied with a huge round of applause.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear stepped forward to share his blessings and best wishes with all the students.

The essence of the celebration was carried forward with creative activities as
Grades I-II made beautiful Diyas in the Diya Making Celebration.
Grades III-IV showcased their talent in the Paper Latern Making Celebration.
Grades V-VI showcased their skills in the Toran Making Celebration.
Grades VII-VIII beautiful presented their ideas in the Coconut Decoration Celebration.
Grades IX-X used their brilliance by participating in the Poster Making Celebration.

The entire day was beautifully spent and celebrated to its fullest and we as an institution of knowledge we wish all our Learners a very happy Festive season.

Seek hope within you when there's no help to find,
A wrong distraction can simply demolish mankind...........

Though we have emerged economically and socially but still there have been many a times when due to our wrong choices we have drastically deteriorated from having a healthy life. In this critical era, Podar International School, Samastipur organized a very significant session in the Special Assembly on "Mobile and Drug Addiction Awareness."

Highly qualified and talented members of the reputable organization Brahma Kumaris joined us to preach the message of modesty and humbleness. We had Mr. BK Rajiv Dhawan, Ms. BK Savita and Mr. BK Tarun with us who filled our mornings of 03.11.2023 and 04.11.2023 with thoughts of spirituality and wisdom.

Our Honourable Principal Sir, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear cordially welcomed the guests and honored them magnificently. Furthermore, he motivated all the students to actively lend their ears to the knowledgeable and much needed session which can not only help us to become good students but also good individuals.

As Mr. BK Dhawan took over the stage, he enthralled everyone with his mesmerizing speech and the powerful words used by him throwing light on the social evil of Addiction. He emphasized on the greatness and the divinity which lies in a soul and by including some brilliant activities he concluded the session with an oath. An oath taken by all promising to be an active part in the mission of eradicating Addiction.

The session ended with claps roaring inside the campus and happy faces of all the learners who not only learnt a good lesson but got the approach towards a healthier life.

No work is done when you're unwell,
The message of Mental Health is essential to tell...

To emphasize the significance of Mental Health, We have conducted a fruitful and magnificent special assembly on the theme of "Mental Health Awareness."

The event was especially organized to raise the importance of Mental Health not only amongst students but teachers as well.

Our Honourable Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear stepped forward to spread the idea of Mental health and what significance it contains in one's life and body.

Students of different grades participated enthusiastically and expressed their ideas of Mental Health and Happiness. They presented play cards to portrait the image of a happy body which remains incomplete and unattainable without a happy and healthy Mental Balance.

The special assembly was an early morning booster as students actively marched towards their classes merrily humming the tune of Mental Health which is a message for everyone to tell.

Fair is foul, foul is Fair,
Let's spread some magic in the air...

To celebrate the mesmerizing magic of imagination, our educational institution gears up for a wonderful beginning with the Jumpstart Activity on the theme of Mythbusters.

The students of Grades I to VIII participated enthusiastically and explored the layers of creativity and imagination.

Grades I & II enjoyed themselves as they took part in the activity of "My Favorite Fairy Tale."
Grades III & IV tossed their fortune as they participated in the activity of "My Lucky Thing."
Grades V & VI casted their magic as they took part in the activity of "My Magic Wand."
Grades VII & VIII expressed their thoughts in the activity of "Write a Word for the Magical Creatures from Harry Potter."

The event was joyful and magical and refreshed the minds of our young Podarites encouraging them to take a dip in the ocean of imagination.

Get yourself drenched in this festive shower,
Pray to Maa Durga for her divine strength and power...

As the festive season gets turned on, We also gears up to spread the colours of happiness and beat the drums of joys by organizing a memorable "Navaratri Celebration" during the Special Assembly.

Students from all the Grades happily participated and prepared themselves to steal the show.

Our Honourable Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear lightened the lamp of blessings and knowledge followed by a soulful Strottam performed by our talented Podarites. He further delivered a spiritual speech teaching us the importance of Navaratri and our duties to be performed during it.

Our Honourable Vice Principal, Mr Chandan Kumar Choudhary also took the stage by his wonderful and powerful message in which he expressed the significance of the nine days and nights of Navaratri. He also motivated us to identify the evils within us and burn them to ashes on the auspicious day of Dusshera.

The program was a pomp of music and dance as students spread colours of the festival tapping their feet and singing the merriest notes.

The event was a gathering where all the students got a chance to come forward and live the celebration with friends and teachers.

Matters it not how much you eat,
Dine nutritious to keep yourself fit...

As the nutritional journey is carry forwarded to Day 2, We have conducted a healthy and informative special event to celebrate "International Year Of Millets."

Students of Grades I to VIII participated happily with a new hope to explore the wonders that Millets can bring to one's life and taste buds.
Students of Grades I & II enriched their time in the activity "Millets Celebration".
Students of Grades III & IV planned their favorite dish by taking part in the activity "Millets Recipes."
Students of Grades V & VI took a new pledge as they participated in the activity "Will focus on how to eat Millets."
Students of Grades VII & VIII learned and informed themselves as they took part in the activity "United Nations Sustainable Development Growth."

The event was a journey back to the roots of our Indian Culture and Recipes which has been lost unfortunately in the lanes of modernization.

No wealth, no power can make you feel good.
It's the energy of nutrients that we get from food.

To enrich our students with the importance and beauty of Millets, We have conducted a special event of "International Year of Millets" celebrating the contribution of India as the largest producer and 5th largest exporter of Millets.

The event was planned for 2 days where on each day Students of Grades I to VIII participated enthusiastically and learnt more about the significance of Millets and their nutritional values.

Students of Grades I to II came forward to take part in the activity of "All About Millets."

Students of Grades III to IV showcased their knowledge as they recognized the various types of Millets in the activity of "Self Discovery of Different types of Millets."

Students of Grades V to VI took the responsibility of informing everyone about the importance of Millets as they took part in the activity "Will focus on introducing the Millets and its benefits."

Students of Grades VII to VIII took turns and discussed in the activity of "Discuss about Millets."

The event was educative and very crucial as students of today learnt about the importance of including such nutritional products in their daily meals.

Not even the strongest of the metals can beat the strength which lies in the power of the Dohas written by Kabir.

He who was born in a society of religious conflicts is once again remembered in the world which needs to be preached the message of intolerance.

Understanding the beauty hidden beneath the power words of Saint Kabir, We organized a creative and poetic event of Celebrating Kabir, appreciating the message of love and tolerance.

Students of Grades I to VIII participated enthusiastically and learnt to acknowledge the power hidden beneath the words of Dohas.

The event was a two day celebration which held a lot of knowledge and learning.

Day 1 :
Students of Grades I & II got the golden chance to explore and learn more as they participated in the activity of Kabir's Story.
Students of Grades III & IV appreciated the journey of hardships and selfless care as they learnt about the Biography of Kabir.
Students of Grades V & VI tickled their minds and participated in the activity of Guess Who??
Students of Grades VII & VIII opened up the treasure house of literature and were blessed with the jewel of Doha.

The event was informative and interesting and students enjoyed to their fullest awaiting the conclusion of the event.

A Teacher is like a candle who burns to enlighten the future of the students. The significance of Teachers has always been highlighted in each and every book.

To celebrate the contribution and appreciate the hard work done by the teachers, Students of Grade X have organized a colorful and amazing program on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

It was a day meant for the teachers and the students planned and hosted it accordingly.

Our Honourable Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear came forward to deliver a speech marking the hard labor which a teacher puts in building the life of a student.

The event was filled with games, dance and music and everyone enjoyed it to the fullest.

A talent show was also held for the teachers to have them present their hidden talents in front of everyone.

The program was beautifully planned and touched the core of all the teachers who were happy and honored to have chosen Teaching as a profession.

The wisest of the men say that " People don't buy products, they simply buy the confidence and innovation that lies within the product."

The world runs on the foundation of buying and selling and to excel as a successful individual, one needs to grow learning such innovative skills.

Hence, to make our young Podarites ready to face all the challenges of life, We organize a colorful and exciting Culminating Event on the theme of Bizkids Bazaar.

Students of Grades I to VIII participated enthusiastically and presented their business skills wonderfully.

Parents were welcomed cordially as they came to motivate and cherish the efforts put in by the students.

Students of Grade I & II presented the wonders of Mandala Art and snatched everyone's attention.
Students of Grades III & IV showcased their talent by participating in the Gond Art.
Students of Grades V & VI brought a new flavor as they made innovative pieces of Manjusha Art.
Students of Grades VII & VIII revived the Indian Culture of Art as they participated in the theme of Indian Art Zone.

The students not only presented their artwork but also sold the best of the materials learning the skills of marketing and business.

The event was well organized and it not only gave the students a chance to earn in return of the hard labor but they were truly showered with blessings and best wishes from all the teachers and parents.

Bharat : A Timeless name which echoes in the Mountain ranges of Himalayas to the depth of the Indian ocean. It's a nation which has attained many splendors and has recently touched the southern soil of the moon becoming the first ever country to do so...

But how better or more advanced will our country become in the platinum year of Independence, 2047. To enrich the gems of the nation, our students, with the pride of Nationalism and collect their views on India's Progress in 2047, We organize an Essay Writing and Speech Competition for the students of Grades VIII-X.

The event was based on the Panch Pran Mantra of our Honourable Prime Minister celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

To embellish this event magnificently, our Honourable Principal, Mr Parveen Kumar Zear cordially welcomed the chief guests with utmost respect and warmth who addressed the students and preached them the message of strength and unison which is the base of our United India.

Our Honourable Chief Guests were :
SDO Dilip Kumar, Secretary, Amit Kumar Verma, Sanjay Kumar from NGO Union Bihar, AG of Rotary Club, Dr. Amrita Kumari along with Keshav Kumar Prasad, Dr. Mithilesh Kumar, Jitendra Kumar, Brijesh Kumar and Saurabh Kumar.

Our bona-fide students utilized this opportunity greatly as they adored their essays with words presenting India as a dynamic nation in 2047.
Not only did they embellish their writings but also left an impressive mark on everyone's mind by delivering a sound speech expressing their ideas on the progress of India on the 100th year of Independence.

Undoubtedly after such a cutthroat competition, the jury members had a tough time declaring the winners which are as follows:

' Yuva Samvad : Bharat @ 2047 - Essay Writing Competition Winners...

From Grade - VIII
1. Aryan Bhushan - 1st Position
2. Ashar Rashid - 2nd Position
3. Pratik Verma - 3rd Position

From Grade - IX
1. Aditya Prakash - 1st Position
2. Sakshi - 2nd Position
3. Divya Vinayak Gupta - 3rd Position

From Grade - X
1. Aadya Gulyani - 1st Position
2. Alisha Gupta - 2nd Position
3. Shreyas Sinha - 3rd Position

' Yuva Samvad : Bharat @ 2047 - Speech Competition Winners ...

1. Divya Anandita - Grade - XB - 1st Position
2. Sakshi - Grade - IX B - 2nd Position
3. Pratik Verma - Grade VIII B - 3rd Position

The students were awarded with certificates and tropies acknowledging their brilliance. Such innovative measures not only encourage students to step forward breaking the monotony but also help them to identify their skills and build a happy India shining brightly in 2047.