Vidyodaya school
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Vidyodaya School is a private
college-preparatory combined-grades school located in Thevakkal
, Kochi
, India
. It provides comprehensive school education from lower primary to grade 12. A co-educational school, with an English-language medium of instruction, Vidyodaya follows the Central Board of Secondary Education
prescribed syllabus. It started functioning in 1990, under the management of Vidyodaya Educational and Charitable Trust. The first batch of students from Vidyodaya passed out in the year 1997.
Students from this institution are regularly ranked among the top few in all CBSE Examinations, even achieving the second highest national aggregate in the CBSE AISSE 2006. It is regularly placed among the top schools in the nation according to CBSE Examination rankings. It is also well known for its rich tradition of producing excellent Field Hockey
, Judo
, and Wrestling
teams which have won numerous accolades at state and national-level tournaments.Its alumni has been noted for having gone on to top ranked universities in India
and abroad, for higher education. The current principal, M. Krishnakumari Nair has won the National Award for the Best Principal 2010-11 from the National Science Olympiad Foundation.
Established in 1990-91 the school conducts classes from LKG to Grade 12. The sprawling campus accommodates more than 2000 students.
(CBSE), New Delhi
and the text books are as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The medium of instruction is English
. However, a three-language method is adopted in all classes, with a decided focus on Sanskrit, to enable students to be functionally multilingual.
and Wrestling
teams which have won several National Championships.
. The classrooms are grouped into three blocks.
, near the campus entrance. It is in a figurative art-deco architectural style. Shaped in the unique form of a train station, with a train on one side, the surrounding garden and park are complementary to the concept, by including references to public transportation such as models of traffic lights and buses.The building includes a Swimming Pool, Activities Stage, and aesthetically designed classrooms. A notable feature is the murals on the walls, which are complementary to the learning process.
The class strength is restricted to a maximum of 30 to improve student teacher relations.
, a Basketball
Court, a Hockey
Court, a Cricket Pitch
, a Roller Skating
Rink, a Volleyball
Court, a Swimming Pool, a Gymnasium
and an Indoor Sports
Complex providing various opportunities for the students.
, Physics
, Biology
, Computer Science
and Mathematics
Laboratories spread throughout the campus.Supplementary educational facilities also include SMART Classes(Virtual Classrooms), multiple conference halls, and open-air Classrooms spread around the campus which accelerate the teaching-learning activities.
The campus throbs with cultural celebrations such as Onam
, Christmas
, Ramayana
month, Navrathri, Ramzan.The eternal human values are highlighted during the celebrations.
The students social awareness is enhanced by the observance of numerous occasions such as World Environment Day, Constitution Day
, Human Rights Day
, Science Day etc. Their patriotism and reverence for India's rich traditional values are reinforced through a variety of programmes such as Community Singing, Skits, Plays etc. in connection with important days. Arts
and Crafts, Science
, and other exhibitions are a regular feature of the school. Periodical programs are also held to improve awareness of Energy conservation and water consumption.
, Tagore
and Valmiki
, each with their respective colors and teams.They engage in various inter-house competitions spread over the year to get points which finally ends in the awarding of the House Cup to the House with the most points. Intra school competitions in craft,painting, dance and music, literary histrionic skills, sports and games are organized house oriented to inculcate a healthy competitive spirit and also explore the innate talents of children.
Club, Sports Club and Dramatics Club, which have the most members. There are also various clubs such as Literary, Photography, and Philately clubs.
Promoted Young Indians, which also functions as a club. The club seeks to inspire leadership qualities among the students. Its one of the most prominent clubs of the school, participating and organizing various programs in and out of the schoo
among the students.
for Voice Of The People)is a stage for Interschool Competitions,wherein senior students get the opportunity to develop their organizing skills.The competition is among one of the most prominent in the city, attracting various companies and students and is an icon of the Vidyodayan student identity.
, the school introduced an annual Science
Quiz
open to all city schools. Its aimed at exploring and encouraging science talents in children. The C V Raman Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy is awarded to the winning team.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
college-preparatory combined-grades school located in Thevakkal
Thevakkal
Thevakkal is a place located in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India.This place is mainly used for housing purposes.InfoPark, Kochi is located from one and a half kilometer from Thevakkal....
, Kochi
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It provides comprehensive school education from lower primary to grade 12. A co-educational school, with an English-language medium of instruction, Vidyodaya follows the Central Board of Secondary Education
Central Board of Secondary Education
The Central Board of Secondary Education is a Board of Education for public and private schools, under the Union Government of India.-History:...
prescribed syllabus. It started functioning in 1990, under the management of Vidyodaya Educational and Charitable Trust. The first batch of students from Vidyodaya passed out in the year 1997.
Students from this institution are regularly ranked among the top few in all CBSE Examinations, even achieving the second highest national aggregate in the CBSE AISSE 2006. It is regularly placed among the top schools in the nation according to CBSE Examination rankings. It is also well known for its rich tradition of producing excellent Field Hockey
Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
, Judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
, and Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
teams which have won numerous accolades at state and national-level tournaments.Its alumni has been noted for having gone on to top ranked universities in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and abroad, for higher education. The current principal, M. Krishnakumari Nair has won the National Award for the Best Principal 2010-11 from the National Science Olympiad Foundation.
History and Mission
The guiding principles of service, commitment, and excellence and above all a futuristic outlook that the founder members adopted make Vidyodaya a name to reckon with in the sphere of education. This student friendly school has always upheld Indian culture and has at the same time incorporated recent innovations and the newer methodologies, which have emerged in the education scenario.Established in 1990-91 the school conducts classes from LKG to Grade 12. The sprawling campus accommodates more than 2000 students.
Academics
Students explore and expand their creative potential in an exciting and unique arts community within a fully comprehensive high school, which offers many advantages such as a wide range of academic and arts classes, clubs, sports and service organizations. The program is designed to provide a well-rounded education with excellent core academic classes suited to each student's needs in order to prepare students for excellent collegiate and professional opportunities. Along with academics, Vidyodaya gives due weight to other activities, in order to augment the lateral learning of the students.Admissions are given restricting the number of students to 30 in each class for effective learning and teaching output and also to maintain proper student teacher ratio and relationship.Curriculum
The School’s academic program is based on the Central Board of Secondary EducationCentral Board of Secondary Education
The Central Board of Secondary Education is a Board of Education for public and private schools, under the Union Government of India.-History:...
(CBSE), New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
and the text books are as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The medium of instruction is English
English medium education
An English medium education system is one that uses English as the primary medium of instruction - in particular where English is not the mother tongue of the students....
. However, a three-language method is adopted in all classes, with a decided focus on Sanskrit, to enable students to be functionally multilingual.
Sports and Cultural Activities
The School is noted for the exemplary nature of its Sports and Extra-curricular activities, with students topping several competitions at District, State and National Championships. Of particular note are the prolific School JudoJudo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
and Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
teams which have won several National Championships.
Dramatics
The school is well noted for its excellent Dramatics culture, having won several honors. The School Dramatics Club is at the center of the focus, conducting several programs such as Thattakam Tree Weekly Drama, Annual Dramatics Show, which have been well acclaimed.Campus
The campus is located on a 12 acres (48,562.3 m²) lush green hillockHillock
A hillock or knoll is a small hill, usually separated from a larger group of hills such as a range. Hillocks are similar in their distribution and size to small mesas or buttes. The term is largely a British one...
. The classrooms are grouped into three blocks.
Nursery Block
The Nursery Block, containing the Kindergarten, is situated at the bottom of the hillockHillock
A hillock or knoll is a small hill, usually separated from a larger group of hills such as a range. Hillocks are similar in their distribution and size to small mesas or buttes. The term is largely a British one...
, near the campus entrance. It is in a figurative art-deco architectural style. Shaped in the unique form of a train station, with a train on one side, the surrounding garden and park are complementary to the concept, by including references to public transportation such as models of traffic lights and buses.The building includes a Swimming Pool, Activities Stage, and aesthetically designed classrooms. A notable feature is the murals on the walls, which are complementary to the learning process.
Primary and Secondary Section
The Primary and Secondary Section is divided into multiple blocks spread all over the campus.The buildings are designed to help create a suitable learning environment with maximum possible student social interaction.The class strength is restricted to a maximum of 30 to improve student teacher relations.
Senior Secondary Block
The Senior Secondary Block, popularly nicknamed The Science Block, due to the Science Laboratories being located within, is situated on the north-west side of the hillock. Architecture within and around the building also allude to the popular moniker, such as a giant turtle shaped pool, dinosaurs painted on the walls, and a model science park all situated within the building.Grades 10-12 are located here.Administrative Block
The Administrative Block includes the school offices, Fine Arts classrooms, well equipped library, reading room, and a spacious canteen. The canteen offers various variety of vegetarian food everyday at 11.30am with additional services during several days of the year.Sports Facilities
The well developed sports facilities include a General Sports StadiumStadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
, a Basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
Court, a Hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
Court, a Cricket Pitch
Cricket pitch
In the game of cricket, the cricket pitch consists of the central strip of the cricket field between the wickets - 1 chain or 22 yards long and 10 feet wide. The surface is very flat and normally covered with extremely short grass though this grass is soon removed by wear at the ends of the...
, a Roller Skating
Roller skating
Roller skating is the traveling on smooth surfaces with roller skates. It is a form of recreation as well as a sport, and can also be a form of transportation. Skates generally come in two basic varieties: quad roller skates and inline skates or blades, though some have experimented with a...
Rink, a Volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
Court, a Swimming Pool, a Gymnasium
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
and an Indoor Sports
Indoor Sports
Indoor Sports is a computer game developed by DesignStar's SportTime and first published in the US by Mindscape in 1987 for the Commodore 64. It was converted to many other platforms, particularly in Europe where it was published by Databyte, Advance Software and Tynesoft .-Gameplay:This game...
Complex providing various opportunities for the students.
Additional Facilities
In addition to educational complexes, there are well equipped ChemistryChemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
, Biology
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
, Computer Science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
and Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
Laboratories spread throughout the campus.Supplementary educational facilities also include SMART Classes(Virtual Classrooms), multiple conference halls, and open-air Classrooms spread around the campus which accelerate the teaching-learning activities.
Environment-Friendly Campus
The campus is noted for being environment-friendly with facilities such as compost pits, central water conservation system, well developed network of interior and exterior gardens, and a tree conservation mechanism. Year-round programs are included in the curriculum to help inculcate a green awareness among the students. The campus is also noted for its sustainable energy-friendly facilities having won the VL State Eco-Friendly School Award among other honors.School Transportation
The school transportation facilities include a school bus system of over a dozen school buses which ply the different suburbs of the city, including a private bus terminus on the campus facilitating the transport of students and staff.There are also various private vehicles operating to and from the school.The school is conveniently located near bus-stops, providing easy access to the nearby city.Student activities
The school boasts of a well entrenched culture of promoting Student activities including a Student Government framework, Student Houses, various clubs, groups, and events.All activities are designed to mould the innate aptitudes of the children in vistas as varied as flower making, paper craft, clay modelling, tie and dye work, metal work, scientific awareness, nutrition etc.The students are exposed to various activities throughout the course of their studies.The campus throbs with cultural celebrations such as Onam
Onam
Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam and lasts for ten days...
, Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
, Ramayana
Ramayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and forms an important part of the Hindu canon , considered to be itihāsa. The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India and Nepal, the other being the Mahabharata...
month, Navrathri, Ramzan.The eternal human values are highlighted during the celebrations.
The students social awareness is enhanced by the observance of numerous occasions such as World Environment Day, Constitution Day
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a holiday to honor the constitution of a country. Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution, or in some cases, to commemorate the change to constitutional monarchy:...
, Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December.The date was chosen to honor the United NationsGeneral Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , the first global enunciation of human rights...
, Science Day etc. Their patriotism and reverence for India's rich traditional values are reinforced through a variety of programmes such as Community Singing, Skits, Plays etc. in connection with important days. Arts
ARts
aRts, which stands for analog Real time synthesizer, is an audio framework that is no longer under development. It is best known for previously being used in KDE to simulate an analog synthesizer....
and Crafts, Science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
, and other exhibitions are a regular feature of the school. Periodical programs are also held to improve awareness of Energy conservation and water consumption.
School Parliamentary Forum
School Parliamentary Forum is the official name of the Vidyodaya School Student Government. Modeled around the Indian Parliament, various students from each class are selected to the Forum, and divided into different circles for different activities. Each circle is headed by a Minister, who reports to the Speaker or Deputy Speaker, both of whom are elected by the Forum. Another post includes the Forum Secretary who is also elected and notes down the proceedings. The actual head of the Forum are the Head Boys and Head Girls, who are directly elected by the students in an annual election during the month of July.House Captains are also members of the Forum of the same status as the Speaker.Houses
The school students are divided into four houses- Ezhuthachan, KabirKabir
Kabīr was a mystic poet and saint of India, whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement...
, Tagore
Tagore
Tagore is the name of a prominent Bengali family of intellectuals, writers and artists, generally known as the Tagore family.People - Jorasanko branch of the Tagore family...
and Valmiki
Valmiki
Valmiki is celebrated as the poet harbinger in Sanskrit literature. He is the author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text of the epic itself. He is revered as the Adi Kavi, which means First Poet, for he discovered the first śloka i.e...
, each with their respective colors and teams.They engage in various inter-house competitions spread over the year to get points which finally ends in the awarding of the House Cup to the House with the most points. Intra school competitions in craft,painting, dance and music, literary histrionic skills, sports and games are organized house oriented to inculcate a healthy competitive spirit and also explore the innate talents of children.
Clubs
The school students also participate in various clubs the most prominent of which are the school QuizQuiz
A quiz is a form of game or mind sport in which the players attempt to answer questions correctly. In some countries, a quiz is also a brief assessment used in education and similar fields to measure growth in knowledge, abilities, and/or skills.Quizzes are usually scored in points and many...
Club, Sports Club and Dramatics Club, which have the most members. There are also various clubs such as Literary, Photography, and Philately clubs.
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There is a school chapter of the CIICII
CII may stand for:* George M. Low Center for Industrial Innovation, a research center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute* The Confederation of Indian Industry* The Construction Industry Institute* Drug Schedule for the Controlled Substances Act....
Promoted Young Indians, which also functions as a club. The club seeks to inspire leadership qualities among the students. Its one of the most prominent clubs of the school, participating and organizing various programs in and out of the schoo
Junior Red Cross
There is a chapter of the Junior Red Cross which functions in the school. Members wear white clothing with red stripes every Wednesday.The club seeks to promote education of First AidFirst aid
First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed. Certain self-limiting illnesses or minor injuries may not require further medical care...
among the students.
Shanti Samithi
This social service activities club seeks to promote the values of Gandhiism, peace and nonviolence among the students. It holds annual activities and conducts programs to help the poor in the surrounding areas.Events
The school conducts many events every year to for the students to showcase their talents and develop a healthy competitive spirit.Sarganjali
A programme for the students, by the students.In this tryst with the Muses, the Vidyodayans discover their own resources.Its a program conducted every year, by the students of each class of each grade with the grade below being their audience.Vox Populi
Vox Populi(LatinLatin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
for Voice Of The People)is a stage for Interschool Competitions,wherein senior students get the opportunity to develop their organizing skills.The competition is among one of the most prominent in the city, attracting various companies and students and is an icon of the Vidyodayan student identity.
International Inter-School Camp
The School conducts an activities filled inter-school camp every year for the students of 8th Grade, inviting participation from National and International Schools.This event is organized by the students of 11th grade.Arangu
The academic year comes to a close with a spectacular display of fine arts and martial arts by the students of grades 1 to 5.Sports Day
Every year, students from various grades showcase their mastery of martial arts and sports in a day-long sports celebration, beginning with a March Past, Oath taking, Aerobics and martial arts display. This then develops into a full fledged intraschool students sports competition in various forms of athletics. A popular sideshow is an athletics competition for teaching and non-teaching staff.Shastra Samasya
In connection with the National Science DayNational Science Day
National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28 every year to mark the discovery of Raman effect by C.V. Raman. The event is commemorated in honour of Sir C.V. Raman for his legacy and discovery of the Raman effect on February 28, 1927, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.-...
, the school introduced an annual Science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
Quiz
Quiz
A quiz is a form of game or mind sport in which the players attempt to answer questions correctly. In some countries, a quiz is also a brief assessment used in education and similar fields to measure growth in knowledge, abilities, and/or skills.Quizzes are usually scored in points and many...
open to all city schools. Its aimed at exploring and encouraging science talents in children. The C V Raman Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy is awarded to the winning team.