New School On The Block - Podar International School - Powai

There is good news for Powai Parents as another school opens in our vicinity. 

With a pretty good track record at other branches Podar International School opened its doors as admissions began in full swing a couple of months ago. 

Here are some helpful details for Parents in Powai looking for school options. 

The school is yet to begin but here is a preview of the school. 

If you have any more details please feel free to share with us :)

Infrastructure

The school building is right opposite Hiranandani Hospital at Hiranandani Knowledge Park. 

Address: 

Hiranandani Knowledge Park,
Opp to Dr L. N.Hiranandani Hospital,
Powai. Mumbai

Toll Free No : 1800-103-8866
Contact No : 8879621277
Email Address : admissions@podar.org
Admin Officer : Ms. Harjot Kaur
Admin Email Address : admin.powai@podar.org

ADMISSION PROCESS

1. What is the admission process?

Parents to come to the admission office and collect a registration kit for Jumbo Kids

or application form for Std 1 onwards.

A completed form along with the cheque for 1st term fees is to be returned by the parents

to the school office.

The student will only be considered a confirmed admission once the first term fees are

paid by the student.

2. What is the cost of the registration Kit?

The application form and brochure for admissions in Podar International School (Std 1 onwards) is free.

The Jumbo Kids registration kit is on a chargeable basis. The registration kit includes an Application Form,

PJK brochure and a book on Good Parenting.

3. What are the documents required at the time of admission?

For Jumbo Kids – only a Xerox copy of the child’s birth certificate required.

For School admission:

Xerox copy of birth certificate

Original school leaving certificate

Original last Report Card

4. What kind of entrance test will be taken at the time of admission?

No written test is conducted at Podar School. Admissions are taken on a first come, first serve basis.

In fact, any sort of entrance test is illegal as per law.

Parents Experience So Far - 

According to a parent who has admitted his/her child in the school the infrastructure is fine but there are

some teething problems which they are facing. The fact, that Dr.Ms.Lulla is taking keen interest in this branch

is reassuring and hope that it continues. 

If you have any feedback, opinion or info feel free to share by leaving your comments. 

The school is scheduled to open on 19th June 2014 - So lets see how it goes. 

Hope the above helps. 

All the very best. 

Summer Camps - Tennis Workshop - In & Around Powai

P3Sports 

What:  Table tennis summer camp for kids 

When: Starting 6th May 

Duration: 10 day work shop 

The camp will be of 4 hr duration  , until the 17th of May.

Timings: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm; Mon - Fri

Where? Venue - Pawar Public school.

Activities included:

Table Tennis including physical training, arts n crafts .

Snacks will be provided to the kids to keep them charged up .

Fee: Rs.3500

What makes it interesting? 

Its a great opportunity for the kids to learn basics of table tennis.

Contact Details: 

Call: 9967669506 / 9820561166 / 9820574792

Good Touch-Bad Touch: A video by The Puppetarians for Podar Education Ne...

Courtesy: puppetarians

With all the different cases of child abuse which are surfacing time and again as a parent I decided to teach my daughter about GOOD TOUCH & BAD TOUCH.

After all, It is our responsibility to teach our kids to protect their bodies.

This video (though it took some time to load) is a great way to broach the topic with your lil' one in case you don't know how or what to say/explain to your child.

In fact I think Podar School & especially Puppetarians have done an awesome job to arrange this as a topic in school to make their students more aware in a playful manner.

Please do see and share with other parents.

Review - Pride Of Cows Milk

When I was a kid, we used to get fresh milk from our farm and there really is nothing like it!!

As I grew up, life became all about instant food and packed / frozen meals so, it came as no surprise that even fresh milk was a passe and packed  milk replaced it.

Three years ago, when my daughter was ready to have cow's milk; like most moms I too wanted to provide fresh milk to her, but the TV reports across news channels about contamination of milk got me really worried. Ever since I decided to say goodbye to the milkman (who just might be mixing up stuff in the milk) and got Nestle (tetra packed milk) instead.

Now recently, Pride of Cows milk came as a surprise to me. I tried it by ordering a sample and the rich & creamy taste really did remind me of my childhood days when we used to get farm fresh milk everyday. In fact, quite a few of my friends have tried it and have loved it especially for their children.

My overall rating for Pride of Cows Milk is 8 out of 10. One point reduced for the pricing - as some Parents In Powai might find it a little expensive at Rs.75/- per bottle.

The other point deducted for the fact that this has to be immediately refrigerated unlike the Nestle tetra pack which can be stored without refrigeration till the carton is opened. 
But the point is that this is fresh off the farm while Nestle is not. 

So, if you really love and appreciate fresh authentic milk, then Pride of cows is totally worth it; especially for kids. 
I would gladly recommend it to parents to try it out. To get a free sample bottle simply send your contact details to vidhirshah@prideofcows.com or bookings@prideofcows.com and you could try Pride of Cows and judge the milk quality yourself.
More details here: http://prideofcows.com/

   

Chicken Soup For the Indian Teenage Soul - Teens talk, Growing up

They say experience is the best teacher and what better way to learn than learning from others experiences. So, here is the latest in the Chicken Soup series - Teens talk, Growing up. Something which parents can gift their young adults....share the emotions, triumphs and failures while enabling them to tackle the trials and tribulations of being a teenager. Happy Reading :)

Work at Home: Kotak - Child Development Counsellors

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 

Looking to do something new this year? 

Then, you might like to check this one out. 

If you are the type of Mom who has been stuck at the crossroads of becoming a career mom or a stay at home mom then working from home might be just the middle path which you are looking to tread on. 
One such opportunity which I stumbled on is from Kotak Life Insurance. Kotak Life Insurance has launched EVA; a program where women can work from home during their own timings as a Specialist in Child Development and Insurance. You can read about it here.

Though, I am still skeptical that it might be similar to becoming an insurance agent but even if it is; there is really no harm in learning about child development and insurance anyways. Making it a career or not can be a decision that one can take later. After all, there is no harm trying or learning something new. Right? 

If you have tried this do share your experiences with us so other parents in Powai can make an informed decision. 

Cheers :)