VIBGYOR High Marthahalli School won the 2nd Prize in Dayanand Sagar Memorial State Level Dance Competition

VIBGYOR High Marthahalli school participated and won the 2nd Prize in an interschool dance competition – Dayanand  Sagar Memorial State Level Dance Competition, organised by Dance Academy-Karnataka held at Nayana Auditorium-Town Hall, Bengaluru.

VIBGYOR  High Marthahalli is among the four top schools who won the competition, out of 23 schools and dance academies participated in the competition. 12 girl students of the age group of 12 to 14 years from Grade 8th, 9th and 10th performed a free style dance on a patriotic song – Jai Ho. Trained under the guidance of VIBGYOR High school dance teacher, Mr. Jayaprakash, the group of children  displayed their award winning talent at the competition. The students were awarded with certificates and a trophy.

VIBGYOR High offers a structured and self scripted sports and performing arts curriculum to its students. The school conducts dedicated classes scheduled every week through specialized trainers, allowing students to excel in various sports and performing arts platforms in addition to academic excellence.

Expressing his views on the occasion, Mr. Roshan D’Souza, Principal, VIBGYOR High Marthahalli said, “I am really proud of our students who have brought laurel to the school. It has been our constant endeavour to provide all round development opportunities to our students. I also appreciate the sincere efforts put in by our dance teacher to train these students. With the guidance of our Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Rustom Kerawalla and Director of Academics, Ms. Kavita Sahay, VIBGYOR High Marthahalli will continue to prosper as one of the leading schools in the city.”

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• India Educationdiary
• News Superfast
• HT Syndication

British Council International School Award (ISA) for the year 2015-18 for ‘Outstanding Development of the International Dimension in the Curriculum’ has been awarded to VIBHYOR High Kolhapur.

British Council International School Award 2015-18

VIBGYOR High has won the prestigious International School Award presented by British Council for the year 2015-18. The Award function was held at Hotel Kempinski Ambience in New Delhi, School principal Mr. T. Balan Received the prestigious award from The Director of British Council Mr. Rob Lynes.

VIBGYOR High Lucknow School celebrates Ground Water week organized by Regional Science Centre Lucknow

Lucknow: VIBGYOR High Lucknow School participated in the Ground Water Week Celebration held at Regional Science Centre Lucknow from 16th July to 21st July 2015. This is celebrated every year in order to create awareness among the young minds about the availability of resources of ground water and ways to conserve these resources.

More than 4000 students from beyond 19 schools participated in the event which included schools like VIBGYOR High Lucknow School, City Montesari School, Jaipuria School, St. Joseph school and a lot more. In order to promote and inculcate the cause amongst children, Science Centre hosted an array of interschool competitions during the week like quiz competitions, poster making, slogan writing, panel discussions, painting contest and debate competition for students from Grade 6-10.

Students of VIBGYOR High Malad school celebrate Van Mahotsav day

Students of VIBGYOR High Malad school celebrate Van Mahotsav day

Van Mahotsav week is celebrated across the nation fromJuly 1 to July 7every year.

As a part of the initiative, 62 students from Grade 9 of VIBGYOR High Malad school planted around 100 saplings at Chhota Kashmir in Aarey colony in order to further nurture the green patch of the city.

VIBGYOR High celebrates one of the fastest growing Model United

VIBGYOR High celebrates one of the fastest growing Model United

Nations in India

o 5th Annual Conference - VIBGYOR High Model United Nations welcomes over 400
o Held between 25th June to 27th June, 2015 at The Westin, Mumbai
o More than 30 Schools from all over the country participated

delegates from all around the world

Mumbai, June 29, 2015: VIBGYOR High Model United Nations (VHMUN), an initiative by
VIBGYOR HIGH Group of schools, India is one of the biggest and fastest growing Model United
Nations in India, launched in June 2011. VHMUN has played a vital role to inspire the youth and
get connected with the issues of global importance. It has given them an opportunity to polish
their social skills and channel their voices. At VHMUN, Delegates – the representatives from
different countries, step into the shoes of international diplomats and discuss issues that
demand global attention.

International Yoga Day Celebrated at Vadodara & Kolhapur School

“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not to be endured and endure what cannot be cured”

June 21 as the global Yoga Day, celebrated at VIBGYOR HIGH, Kolhapur, rows of enthusiasts students bent and twisted their bodies in complex postures to mark the first International day of yoga.  

Who wants to appear for the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)- A Levels?

As admissions to the CIE—A Levels (Class 11th and 12th) for Batch 2015-16 get underway, Shim Mathew, Principal, VIBGYOR High, Goregaon West, answers a few frequently asked questions

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What sets the CIE curriculum apart? Does it really helps students to apply to colleges abroad study in abroad, how to apply for such boards/schools?
In addition to the flexibility that the CIE offers in terms of subjects, our school also has a School Social Responsibility Cell (SCRC) that facilitates interaction with the community and 100 hours of community service over two years that is certified by an NGO. This visibility in terms of returning to the community facilitates admission to colleges abroad.

VIBGYOR High receives two prestigious awards at Indian Education Congress 2015

VIBGYOR High honoured with K-12 school chain of the year - west zone and Best sport

empowerment awards

 VIBGYOR High group of schools, a leading chain of schools in India has received “K-12 school

chain of the year” in west zone and “Best sport empowerment” awards at the 5th annual Indian

Education Congress 2015, convention held yesterday in New Delhi. These are one of the most

prestigious awards from various other categories that recognize excellence in education sector.

K-12 Education Awards are given to the schools as an expression of gratitude for their

extraordinary contribution in the Indian education sector. K-12 school chain of the year award

Seven students of VIBGYOR High triumphed in 7th MaRRS Spelling Bee International Championship

Seven students of VIBGYOR High triumphed in 7^th MaRRS Spelling Bee International Championship

·         Scholarship of US$222/- won by three students and  US$111/- by four students along with a trophy and certificate

·         Participation of more than 600 children, from class 1-12 from various schools spread across India, UAE and Kuwait

VIBGYOR High group of schools is proud to announce its achievers who have successfully made their presence in the Top 20 winning list of MaRRS Spelling Bee International Championship. The competition was held at Indian Social Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi on 23rd May 2015, which witnessed the participation of more than 600 children, studying in class 1-12 from various schools spread across India, UAE and Kuwait in the final international round.

Winning students, ranking between 4^th and 10^th received a scholarships worth US$222/-, while the Budding Stars were rewarded with a scholarship worth US$111/- along with a Trophy and a Merit certificate. The winners from VIBGYOR High are as below –

Science Olympiad Foundation felicitates Class 3 student of VIBGYOR High with Cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and Gold medal, in New Delhi

100% pass rate at VIBGYOR High in ICSE examinations 2015

When the ICSE 2015 results were announced, there was a big reason to celebrate at VIBGYOR High group of schools – it had achieved 100% results from across Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara and Bangalore centres in the 10 examinations.
This year, the number of students who took the Class 10 boards from several schools across India was around 1.59 lakh with a pass percentage of 98.49%. The results are up by 0.21%, making it ICSE’s best in the last five years.

VIBGYOR High, Vadodara hosted a Summer Fest in collaboration with Olympia Sportz & Events

Vadodara : VIBGYOR High, Vadodara hosted a Summer Fest for the sports enthusiasts in collaboration with Olympia Sportz & Events, with an attempt to actively promote Football and Basketball amongst children. The tournament was held in the school premises of VIBGYOR High, Vadodara from April 30, 2015 to May 4, 2015. The school invited students from several schools, academies and clubs across the nation.

VIBGYOR High Balewadi student secured 1st rank in NSO examinations

In Conversation with Ms Kavita Sahay, Director - Schools & Academics

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL JEWEL OF INDIA AWARD PRESENTED TO T.BALAN

Interview - Rustom Kerawalla, Chairman and Managing Director, Vibgyor High

Rustom Kerawalla, Chairman and Managing Director, Vibgyor High,primary focus is to provide quality education combined with professional management of schools in India. An alumnus of Manipal Institute of Technology, Mr. Kerawalla brings in 25 years of entrepreneurship. He is a visionary who envisaged that education in the 21^st century should empower students to excel in our dynamically changing world. VIBGYOR High was instituted with this zealous pursuit of educating young minds to be torch-bearers of innovation and progress.  The educational philosophy of VIBGYOR High receives its direction from Mr Kerawalla’s belief that the academic programme should be oriented towards creating the best learning opportunities for students to maximise their potential to excel. , Through scripted curriculum, experiential and integrated learning, innovative methods of teaching and specialised management, Vibgyor High constantly endeavours to ensure holistic development of children with stronger knowledge base and better understanding. These thoughts and aspirations provide the genesis for VIBGYOR High Chain of Schools. Over the period of 10 years, with his abundant passion and experience in education, Mr. Kerawalla has successfully set up a chain of schools across seven cities of India. Today, Vibgyor High has 21 schools in India with more than 24,000 happy students.

VIBGYOR High is one of the leading chains of schools in India known for its quality education and academic excellence. Our institution offers a unique range of world-class educational services for the holistic development of students in curricular and co-curricular areas. Under the leadership of Mr. Rustom Kerawalla, Chairman and Managing Director of the institution, Vibgyor High is set to draw new horizons with 21 schools in seven major cities, reaching out to more than 24,000 students nationwide. With quality-driven systemic processes, a dedicated team of teaching and school administration professionals, we endeavour to provide the best educational opportunities to our students.

Replying to Anil Mascarenhas of IIFL, Rustom Kerawalla says, “Today education is not confined to a set of books and conventional teaching methods; it has reached to a different paradigm wherein modern techniques are introduced. Experiential and integrated learning programme is an essential part of modern education system, and we have inculcated the same very fiercely in our curriculum.”

Give us a brief overview of the education industry. What are the changes taking place? 
Education industry is constantly evolving. The advent of technology has open plethora of opportunities both for schools and students. Today, parents can select from varied boards like the State Board, CBSE, ICSE, IGSE and IB for their children according to their requirements. Also there has been a shift from textbook to practical learning leading to a better understanding of subjects. I feel this is a great change and will definitely lead to shaping a child’s personality from a younger age.

With a new government at the Centre, what changes do you anticipate? 
New government has definitely led to major changes in education sector. Most anticipated changes will be cheaper loans for institutes and longer gestation and repayment period like they have in infrastructure projects. Also, I believe, with a change in governance there will be stress on vocational training.

Any recommendations for the Union budget? 
I would definitely recommend that Private institutes should be encouraged to finance the fees of deserving students on the basis of results and merit.

Comment on your number of schools and students. 
We have grown experientially over a period of 10 years. Today, we have 21 schools across India with over 24,000 students.

What are your expansion plans. How would they be funded? 
We plan to expand by having a school in major cities of India and providing quality education to the children. Our expansion plan will be funded by debt and also leasing of properties would assist in reduction of capital cost.

How do you go about creating self-scripted curriculum? 
Our curriculum has been developed after a careful study of the current and future trends in the education industry – educational needs of students, aims and objectives outlined by educational boards, existing practices and methodologies adopted, trends in educational technology, etc. This research was carefully intervened with the Vision & Mission of VIBGYOR High, enabling Student Centered learning, Activity based learning, Project based learning, Visual Auditory and Kinesthetic Modalities based learning.

As the curriculum was developed by experts, concentrated efforts were made to maintain high quality of lesson plans directed to achieve the learning objectives. This detailed scripted curriculum aids to maintain the uniformity in teaching standards through content delivered across all our centres.

You say academic excellence offers a diverse experiential and integrated learning programme. Could you explain?  
Today education is not confined to a set of books and conventional teaching methods; it has reached to a different paradigm wherein modern techniques are introduced. Experiential and integrated learning programme is an essential part of modern education system, and we have inculcated the same very fiercely in our curriculum. Also, I would like to stress that our curriculum is self-scripted by experts and educationalists, which gives us a higher edge in bringing different approaches of teaching into practice. Our teaching methodologies are based on the practical application of leading learning theories such as Dr. Howard Gardner’s Theory of multiple intelligences, Kolb’s Model of Experiential Learning, Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Domains and other recent teaching approaches.

Our Integrated curriculum model is based on the principle of subject interweaving, which help students to gain knowledge about one topic through different dimensions. Such as, study of a particular topic, like Social Science gets integrated with Social Studies, Environmental Education, Mathematics and Science. This enables students to understand a particular topic’s origin, history and its mathematical and scientific rationales at the same time.

Our classrooms are the learning laboratories for students, where they experiment and innovate, share and deliberate, lead and follow as they participate in activities. Our academic programme consists of a number of learning events such as Culminating Activity day, Buddy day, Talks from Guest speakers from diverse fields etc. providing an opportunity for students to learn more and perceive a different perspective about things in life.

Comment on the curriculum offered. What advice do you give students and a parent regarding which curriculum is best suited? 
We offer ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education), CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) and IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Examination) curricula. From the pre-primary years till middle school, we employ a curriculum framework that is thoughtfully crafted based on the principles of integrated learning. This curriculum is transacted through interdisciplinary learning modules which aids in strengthening students’ deeper understanding of the subject. These interdisciplinary learning modules are further augmented with several experiential learning activities such as educational trips, industrial exposure and domestic and international tours at regular intervals for our young scholars.

At the secondary school level, our curriculum is oriented towards the syllabi mapped out by the educational boards that prepare students for the end-of-school certifying examinations. Like the early years, at this stage too we adopt a learner-centric pedagogy that focuses on each student, their individual needs that includes academic, physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth.

Parents need to adjudge the curriculum based on the degree of opportunities it provides for learner-centric engagements. The Curriculum should be delivered through new-age teaching methodology which encourages the students to be active participants in the learning process, inspires them to think out of the box and equip them with self-learning skills.

You also have a structured curriculum for Sports & Performing Arts. What advantages do you see in this? 
We are recognized as one of the few schools in the country to have a structured programme for Sports & the Performing Arts. We believe that along with the academic rigor, a child should be given an equal opportunity to excel in extra-curriculum activities. These activities boost a high level of confidence amongst children and are the primary avenues of their overall personality development.

We offer a comprehensive self-curated Sports and Performing Arts curriculum developed, managed and delivered by a team of professionals.

We train our students in spectrum of athletic and artistic activities ranging from Fitness to Games, to swimming, football, cricket, basketball as well as Music, Dance, Speech and Drama. Due to constant emphasis and motivation towards child’s participation in numerous sports and cultural activities, many students today have developed interest in these fields and found their career options. The latest example is Master Sinan Adnani from VIBGYOR High Vadodara School, who has been selected to represent at the state level of U16 Basketball team.

What is student-Teacher Ratio? Do you expect it to remain this way for long? 
VIBGYOR High caters to the students from Pre-primary to Grade 12, with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 across, on an average at the school level. The ratio is developed based on the current curriculum structure followed in our schools. We may re-look at the same if and when we plan to re-structure our curriculum model in order to ensure adequate focus is delivered towards each child’s growth & development.

What are the opportunities and challenges in the education industry? 
There is a lot of scope in education sector in India with the array of innovative and technology-based educational programmes being introduced. We at VIBGYOR High constantly strive to provide better quality of education to our students. One of the greater challenges is to break through the rote-learning teaching method, for which we have adopted experiential, integrated and other modern and interactive methods. This makes learning more interesting and fun for students. Our curriculum is self-scripted by the experts and best educationalists. Also, due to popularity and demand of international standards of education, there are infinite opportunities to make available a comprehensive education to foster talents of students.

Another challenge that the education industry faces is the mainstreaming of children with special needs. We at VIBGYOR High pride ourselves to have started off as an inclusive school right from the inception of our flagship school in Mumbai. We are equipped with a Resource Room operated by a team of well qualified Special Educators and Counsellors who work closely with these children and teachers.

How do you manage the demand for good teachers as supply remains an issue? 
At VIBGYOR High, we welcome teachers who are inclined towards expanding their existing bank of knowledge and competencies; teachers who are keen on team teaching and co-operative learning. The management of VIBGYOR High recognizes the importance of recruiting teachers who have been trained in educational pedagogy and teaching methodologies.

Harnessing the best from our academic staff and its continual monitoring, training and enrichment remains our cardinal agenda. With this point in view, we have developed a Quality Analysis and Diagnostic Framework to measure the extent the system effectively achieves its educational objectives. Teacher Training and Quality Assurance and Guidance Audit are the two inter-twined spine of this quality framework.

Through rigorous internal and external periodic trainings, we ensure the quality of education is always in line with VIBGYOR teaching standards.

Your message to parents while choosing a school? 
A detailed prospectus given by the school provides most of the information but I would urge parents to do their own research as well. A thorough research is mandatory, parents should be well aware of education trends, facilities provided, standard of teaching faculty, affiliation and the boards offered.

Comment on your financials. What is the ownership pattern? Any plans to sell stake? 
As an institute, selling of stake is not a legal or acceptable concept.


Source:-indiainfoline

INTER SCHOOL SKATING COMPETITION ORGANIZED BY VIDYA SHILP ACADEMY.

Madav of Grade 2 won silver medal in inline skates

Priyansh Of Grade 3 Won Bronze In Squads Skates  U 10 Category

Sona Shree Of G 7 Won Gold And Kaivalya Of G  5 Won Silver In Inline Skates U 12 Category.

Yasasri Of Grade 1 Won Bronze In Inline Skate U 6

Marine Carnival At Vibgyor High-Airoli !

We are pleased by enthusiastic response for the Marine Carnival held at Vibgyor High-Airoli ! Congratulations team! It was an great opportunity for students to discover marine life through vibrant paintings and artworks. The highlight of the carnival was that many of the artwork was recycled using old newspapers, thermocol glasses and bottles that are used within the campus. Thus, teaching the students about recycling. The event was covered by leading newspapers such as DNA India, The Times of India and Newsband

Conserve environment, say students of Vibgyor High Borivali school

Students of Vibgyor High in Borivali participated in the IC Carnival event to spread awareness about environment.  

Doing their bit to promote awareness about the environment, the students of Vibgyor High in Borivali participated in the IC carnival. Organised by residents of IC Colony in Borivali, the carnival saw the participation of 35 students who cycled wearing t-shirts with messages to save the environment.

Residents of other societies, members of different organisations and corporate houses also participated in this carnival. The annual event had a float parade, fancy dress competitions and treasure hunt among other activities.


Talking about her students, Hina Desai, principal, Vibgyor school, said, “At our school, we constantly emphasise on conserving the environment and inculcating these values in our students. The carnival has given us a platform to take our message to a larger audience.”

Source:-DNA MUMBAI

Cricket Academy of Pathans

Irfan Pathan believes that he can play for India soon and is hoping that his body can hold up. © AFP

Irfan Pathan has resumed his tryst with first-class cricket on the right note and has reasons to be satisfied with how his body is holding up.After a match-winning performance against Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow, where his three wickets and 98 runs fetched Baroda their first Ranji Trophy victory of the season, he bowled with heart on a flat deck at the Karnail Singh Stadium and got crucial breakthroughs to help them secure three points against Railways.

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VIBGYOR High Goregaon student wins HT Scholarship 2015

Tamanna Balachandran, a student from Grade 5 of VIBGYOR High Goregaon schoolwon the ‘Hindustan Times Scholarship Programme 2015’. The winner was awarded with a trophy and scholarship certificate by Imran Khan, a popular Bollywood actor. The scholarship of Rs.50,000 was given in the form of cheque in an award ceremony held today at New Cuffe Parade Arts & Culture Centre.

Tamanna was amongst the top 50 students who were felicitated in the ceremony selected after an interview with Soumya Bhattacharya, Editor, Hindustan Times. These 50 students were chosen from 77,000 entries from 250-300 schools across Mumbai.
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• Indiainfoline
• IndianNews and Times
• Dumkhum
• SpicyStars Mumbai  

Cricket Academy of Pathans now at VIBGYOR High!

Mr. Irfan Pathan launched the first cricket camp by CAP (Cricket Academy of Pathans) at Vibgyor High, Vadodara on Saturday, 17 January 2015. It is the first tie up of CAP after its inception in September 2014. Vibgyor High always strives towards providing the support and platform to its students to outshine in their areas of interest and excellence, whether its academics or co curricular activities.

Cleanliness Drive @ Vibgyor High Airoli

Post by Vibgyor High-Airoli.

Sahodaya Complex Quiz Competition

Sahodaya Complex Quiz Competition

VIBGYOR High won the first place in Sahodaya Complex Quiz Competition held on 15 November 2014 at Podar International School, Kolhapur. Sahodaya Complex Schools around Kolhapur participated for this competition. Brahmanand Kori, Advait Kamalakar and Anish Malu represented the School. Mr. T. Balan, the Principal Congratulated the Students.