The Cathedral Vidya School

Model United Nations, also known as MUN, is an academic simulation in which students find themselves in the shoes of international ambassadors who represent various countries of the world in different UN organs and specialized agencies. It is an extracurricular activity which takes place at MUN conferences, usually organized by high schools or college MUN clubs. The participants, also regarded as ‘Munners,’ have the opportunity to draft resolutions and find solutions to global issues.  The aim of the United Nations is to prevent conflicts and promote international peace and cooperation. It is a forum that allows representatives of various countries to let their stance on various issues be known and eventually arrive at a common resolution after several discussions. Numerous organs of the United Nations help facilitate its smooth functioning and likewise, numerous committees in a MUN ensure its efficiency.  What does it take to be a ‘Munner’? Soft skills such as rese...

Boarding schools offer a huge deal of independence, confidence building opportunities for the students. With the help of international boarding schools in Maharashtra, India, it becomes much easier for the children to grow into adult life effortlessly, as there are many factors such as resources, school staff, and infrastructure, which combine in building their freedom. But apart from these basic benefits, boarding schools nurture independence and prepare pupils to be responsible citizens who will contribute towards making this world a better place for all. Let’s read ahead to understand the ways in which a boarding school environment contributes towards making children responsible citizens for tomorrow: Boarding schools near Pune value each child’s individuality A boarding school offers efficient academic curricula encompassing, science, humanities, environmental and bio studies, languages, visual arts, and design, SEHS - sports to modern technology. Every chi...

Presenting a poem which reflects the way oil affects water and the plants and animals that live in watery habitats like ponds, lakes, rivers, streams and other wetland areas. On the coast of a city, there was a rig. On the coast of the city they used to dig. Black rich oil turned in for gold, The workers never frowned; their souls been sold. Then one day an idiot, he truly was a twat. An ignorant one he was; pulled a lighter from his hat. As Murphy had said, a fire began, The oil rig went boom; it went out with a bam. Gallons of gold, black as the devil, Fell straight into the sea, like Satan’s herald. Next began the slaughter, the oil versus the fish, Within years it ended, the fishes had too many unfulfilled wishes. Then the devilish invader changed sights, And with that man was forced to fight. They brought in their newest weapons, Detergents were like nuclear deterrents. The oil had been finally defeated, But the fallout was deep seated...

Batch of 2019, has celebrated their Farewell parties and is celebrating their academic milestone with completing Grade 10 and the end of schooling years for many. In India, generally, post Grade 10 students join the Junior College and may also continue with Grade 11 and 12 as a part of the Higher Secondary school at their current institutions. What happens after Grade 10 is a big decision for many parents and students, irrelevant of the curriculum the students have completed their Grade 10 with.  Let's see the two key aspects in a general scenario:   It is no longer necessary to continue studying in the same curriculum post Grade 10. Many students like to join a Junior College post-Grade 10 either by choice or they have to join other institutions because their school has facilities only up to Grade 10. Those colleges that do have a Junior College, offer limited seats if they are a continuation of a Secondary School. They must accommodate their own students, first...

When it comes to education, India has ample of options to offer and has influenced a larger number of audience across the globe since many generations. Needless to say, India has some of the best boarding schools, popular as the sources of leading education in the world. The good boarding schools in Pune are popular due to the quality of education, discipline and the cultural values imparted in the boarding schools of India. These very engaging factors offered by the Indian boarding schools make international students choose India as their destination to pursue their education. Let’s read on to know, some of the reasons, which clearly mention why expat students are joining boarding schools in India. Fits In The Budget As parents, the first concern is the fee structure. However, when we compare internationally, Indian boarding schools offer the most competitive prices. Education in India is affordable and qualitative in the most competitive packages offered. T...

The Cookery Club is one of the non-curricular clubs run on Saturday’s. These are mentored by teachers of the various departments. The Cookery Club is one of the popular clubs among students, where they learn basic culinary skills, cooking and food hygiene and more importantly how to be independent. Our school, being an international residential school where food is served in a Cafeteria style Dining Hall; Learning to cook the basic variety of platters now, will help these students a lot in the long run. Given the fact that most of the IGCSE / IBDP students continue to join universities and colleges that are residential or are away from home. We at the Cathedral Vidya School understand that a child’s schooling doesn’t begin and end at academics and sports alone. There is so much more a child needs to learn before he or she is living independently. The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala implements international hands-on and experiential-based learning and teaching pedagogies....

How many times you have heard the term IB school, and couldn’t grasp what exactly it holds and how well does it really help the students. I am assured the answer must be multiple times, and you ended up scratching your head, as you fail to understand that how come an IB school can bring loads of difference to your child’s future. Yes, this is one of the major benefits you get from IBDP schools near Pune … Am I confusing you further??? Well, you don’t need to, since this post is going to highlight a number of advantages you are likely to receive after sending your child to IB world school. So let’s start… What Is IB? IBO concept was founded in 1968; it stands for the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Being a non-profit educational organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, it is not at all associated with any specific country and is free from any national, political or educational agendas. The International Baccalaureate (IB) proffers high-quali...