Vidyodaya School
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.
About
Established in 1990-91 the school conducts classes from LKG to Grade 12. The 12 acre campus situated on a hillock comprises the Nursery block, the Primary, Secondary, and Science blocks. The school has a strength of 2057 students.The campus has science, mathematics and computer labs, and a conference hall. The Administrative block accommodates a library, reading room, and canteen. Other infrastructural facilities include the Sports Complex with basketball, volleyball, football. 15 buses ply the city and suburbs, facilitating the transportation of students and staff.
Academics
Vidyodaya School follows the CBSE Scheme. The medium of instruction is English. Hindi / Malayalam is introduced as the second language from first grade and Malayalam / Sanskrit is introduced as the third language from third grade. At Senior Secondary stage, there are three groups-Science, Commerce and Humanities. English is a compulsory subject in all the three groups. Classes VI to X follow NCERT text books in major subjects. Till tenth standard, students are exposed to range of subjects which include science, languages, mathematics, social sciences, yoga, physical education, art and crafts, etc after which students can choose their preferred specializations.Admissions are given restricting the number of students to 30 in each class.
Curriculum
The school's academic program is based on the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi and the text books are as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training.Sports and cultural activities
In extra-curricular activities, students have topped competitions at District, State and National Championships. Of particular note are the judo and wrestling teams which have won several National Championships.Every year, the school hosts a big stage for inter-school cultural competitions called Vox with usually value based themes.
Dramatics
The School Dramatics Club has conducted programs such as Thattakam Tree Weekly Drama and the Annual Dramatics Show, and is very active, both inside and outside the school. The Dramatics club regularly showcases dramas and plays in various places.Nursery Block
The Nursery Block, containing the Kindergarten, is situated at the bottom of the hillock, near the campus entrance. It is in a figurative art-deco architectural style. Shaped in the 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 classrooms. A notable feature is the murals on the walls.Primary and Secondary Section
The Primary and Secondary Section has multiple blocks spread over the campus. The class strength is restricted to a maximum of 30 students and there are 5 divisions in each grade.Senior Secondary Block
The Senior Secondary Block, also called 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. Grades 11-12 are located here.Additional Facilities
There are Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science and Mathematics Laboratories spread throughout the campus. Other facilities include SMART Classes, ATL, multiple conference halls, and open-air classrooms spread around the campus.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. There are private vehicles operating to and from the school. The school is located near bus-stops, providing access to the city.Student activities
Student activities include a Student Government framework, Student Houses, clubs, groups, and events. Activities include flower making, paper craft, clay modelling, tie and dye work, metal work, scientific awareness, and nutrition.Cultural celebrations include Onam, Christmas, Ramayana month, Navrathri, and Ramzan.
The students social awareness is enhanced by the observance of World Environment Day, Constitution Day, Human Rights Day, and Science Day. Their patriotism and reverence for India's traditional values are reinforced through community singing, skits, and plays. Arts and Crafts, Science, and other exhibitions are a feature of the school. Programs are also held to improve awareness of Energy conservation and water consumption.
School Parliamentary Forum
School Parliamentary Forum is the name of the Vidyodaya School Student Government. Modeled around the Indian Parliament, 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 elected and notes down the proceedings. The 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 members of the Forum of the same status as the Speaker.