Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Podar International School, education extends far beyond textbooks. Our co-curricular programme is thoughtfully designed to nurture creativity, curiosity, confidence, collaboration, and leadership. Every student is encouraged to discover their unique strengths through experiences that develop essential life skills alongside academic excellence.
From robotics and innovation to performing arts, sports, visual arts, and music, our students are provided with opportunities to explore their interests, build resilience, and become confident, well-rounded global citizens.
Whether a child dreams of becoming an engineer, an artist, an athlete, a performer, or a future innovator, our diverse co-curricular offerings help them learn, create, compete, and thrive.
Robotics & Design Thinking Innovation Lab
Our Robotics programme inspires students to become innovators by combining coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving. Using VEX Robotics Kits and VEXcode VR, students design, build, and programme robots while developing computational thinking and teamwork.
The Innovation Lab also introduces students to 3D design and printing and laser cutting, enabling them to transform ideas into functional prototypes and creative projects. Through hands-on experiences, students gain the confidence to explore emerging technologies and prepare for the future.
Highlights: Explore Innovation LabMusical Instruments
The Musical Instruments programme provides students with the opportunity to explore their passion for music through Drums, Keyboard, and Guitar. Guided by experienced instructors, students develop musical techniques, rhythm, coordination, and confidence while fostering discipline, creativity, and perseverance. Regular performances during assemblies, cultural celebrations, Annual Day, concerts, and inter-school events give students a platform to showcase their talents, celebrate their achievements, and grow as confident musicians.
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Performing Arts
The Performing Arts programme is seamlessly embedded within the curriculum, recognising the arts as a powerful medium for creativity, self-expression, and holistic development. Through Dance, Drama, and Music, students explore diverse art forms while building confidence, communication, collaboration, and performance skills.
Dance
Move. Express. Inspire.
From graceful classical performances to energetic contemporary routines, dance encourages students to express themselves through movement while building confidence, discipline, coordination, and creativity. Embedded within the curriculum, students perform during assemblies, cultural celebrations, Coffee Mornings, Annual Day, and inter-school events, celebrating diverse dance forms and showcasing their talents on every stage.
Explore DanceDrama
Every Story Comes Alive
Drama transforms imagination into expression. Through role play, storytelling, improvisation, and theatre, students develop communication skills, voice modulation, facial expressions, body language, and stage confidence. Performances throughout the year encourage students to think creatively, collaborate with others, and bring stories to life with confidence and authenticity.
Explore DramaticsMusic
Find Your Voice
Music inspires students to connect through melody, rhythm, and performance. Through vocal training and ensemble performances, students develop musical expression, confidence, listening skills, and teamwork. Whether performing in assemblies, cultural celebrations, Annual Day, or special school events, every performance becomes an opportunity to share their talent and celebrate the joy of music.
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts programme inspires students to explore their creativity through drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and design. Students experiment with a variety of artistic techniques and materials while developing observation, imagination, and self-expression.
A highlight of the programme is the Annual Visual Arts Exhibition, where student artwork is thoughtfully curated and displayed, transforming the school into a vibrant gallery of creativity. The exhibition celebrates each learner's artistic journey, providing students with an authentic platform to showcase their work, share their creative process, and take pride in their achievements while engaging parents and the wider school community.
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Sports & Athletics
The Sports & Athletics programme promotes physical fitness, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship through a wide range of sporting opportunities. Students receive professional coaching and participate in regular training, friendly fixtures, and inter-school competitions across Football, Basketball, and Cricket. The programme also includes Pickleball, our newest sporting addition, and Skipping, which helps students develop agility, coordination, endurance, and overall fitness.
The sporting calendar is enriched with signature events such as the Annual Athletic Meet, celebrating excellence in track and field, the Podar Premium League (PPL)—a student-led sporting event that fosters leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship—and the Podar Sports Festival, organised in partnership with our parent community to promote fitness, strengthen school-family connections, and celebrate the joy of sport. Together, these experiences encourage every student to stay active, challenge themselves, and develop a lifelong appreciation for health and wellness.
Explore Sports and GamesLÜ Interactive Playground
The LÜ Interactive Playground transforms ordinary spaces into immersive, technology-enabled learning environments where movement meets education. Using interactive projections, sound, and gamified experiences, students actively engage in activities that promote physical fitness, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
Integrated across physical education and curriculum-based learning experiences, LÜ encourages every student to participate, solve challenges, and learn through movement. Whether developing teamwork, reinforcing academic concepts, or building coordination and confidence, the platform creates dynamic experiences that make learning active, engaging, and inclusive for all learners.
This innovative space reflects our commitment to creating future-ready learning experiences that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and joyful learning.
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Extra-Curricular Activities
The Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme extends learning beyond the classroom, providing students with opportunities to explore new interests, develop specialised skills, and pursue their passions in a fun and engaging environment. Conducted every Thursday and Friday after school, the programme is organised into four cycles throughout the academic year, allowing students to experience a variety of activities while discovering new talents.
With offerings across sports, performing arts, visual arts, robotics, STEM, languages, and other special interest clubs, students learn from experienced instructors in a collaborative and inspiring setting. The ECA programme complements the curriculum by nurturing confidence, creativity, leadership, and lifelong learning beyond the school day.
