The Cathedral Vidya School

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...

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...

The moments cherished most in our life, are generally those from our childhood, where there are friends, there is laughter, pranks, and that unconditional love and promises to stay together always. These days with nuclear families in trend and for security reasons children tend to get isolated with technological gadgets for the company and spending time. We can give our children the best that’s available in the market but children need friends and the learning process which comes from bonding with children their own age to make that one childhood special and fun. At boarding schools, children enjoy the same 24 hours in many more meaningful ways and have so many other people to learn from and grow with. However, there is an ideology, which states, that children are too young to understand the complexities of life, thus they must grow up in the guidance and shadow of their family members to learn the differences between right and wrong, and prepare themselves for their independ...

Academic sessions are a great way of following a calendar and our achievements as students. It’s all the more essential when students are growing in one of the  best international residential schools in India like The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala.  Every birthday is all the more special because the number of achievements and positive developments outnumber the numeral of their age. We have just commenced our annual academic session for 2018 - 2019. Our  #IGCSE  & #IBDP  students are keenly working on their Assignment Planners while the Middle School students are signing up for the co-curricular activity clubs. They also know the leadership positions they are aiming to take up as House Captains and other titles. The Grade 9 and Grade 10 students are focusing on their subject options available. CVSL offers the widest range of subjects to choose from with versatile faculty members who are highly experienced and hail from reputed instituti...

After a long list of qualifying examinations, you have secured a place for your kiddo at Cathedral Vidya, a prestigious and one of the topresidential schools near Mumbai. You’re on cloud nine, and your kiddo is all excited. Amidst all the flurry of gathering school supplies, packing boxes of tucks, this question often creeps up silently at the back of your mind, “How to prepare your child for boarding school?” Worry not, you’re not alone. Most parents are confused on how to get their kids ready to face boarding school. Here, in this article, you can find a list of top-notch tips and guidance from parents and teachers, who have been there before. Let’s dig in. 1. Talk to your Child about Boarding School Your kiddo may be nervous, excited or very often both. Tell them that it’s okay to feel nervous and other kids would also be feeling the same. Make a list of all things your kiddo is looking forward to and similarly make a list of all things that are worryin...

Going to a school is the first baby step towards a new beginning of life. There are so many dreams and aspirations of parents that we take along when we step into a new school. Boarding schools have just the same impact on you with a different flavor. When my parents decided to send me to one of the international boardingschools near Mumbai , I was flabbergasted initially. It took me time to gather courage and stamina to digest the fact that I will be away from my family. I was not an inch happy when compared to the happiness my parents had in their eyes to send me to the school.  What I witnessed on the first day of boarding school Warm Welcome : My family and I were given a warm welcome by the school authorities. Many unknown faces staring at me, was making me nervous; however, when I reached the room I had to stay, my roommates were kind enough to smile at me and make me feel at home. This was my first witness in one of the top international boarding schools, ...

Parents always dwindle between the thought of getting their child into a residential school or non-residential school. It is definitely the most important choice parents can make. It is either the road to success or the path to failure. For people residing in the western part of India, Pune and Mumbai are the two important locations for finding some of the best schools. International schools in Pune are abundant in number for the best education for your child. Here are the most important reasons for parents to choose residential schools over other schools.   Five Reasons to Study in a Residential School It is for sure difficult to point out only five reasons that make a residential school most sought after. Five key factors have however, been jotted down for the convenience. Students inculcate the meaning of Self-Learning : There are many things in life that need to be learned by a student other than studies related to prescribed subjects like self-discipline, societa...

Are you a parent, looking for the best school in Mumbai for your kid? Confused between a day school and a residential one? The debate on Day Schools Vs Boarding Schools is a never-ending one and countless voices and opinions are heard. However, a mere look at the list of best schools in Mumbai puts an end to this age-old argument with reliable statistics. In fact, the best boarding schools in Pune and around Mumbai, perform far better than day schools in both academics and sports.   Setting aside all these facts and figures, let’s take a look at how co-ed boarding schools help your children break out from their cocoon into budding individuals with the confidence to face the challenges thrown up by life. No Child is Left Behind Residential schools generally have classes of lower strength when compared to regular day schools. This along with the fact that children spend more time interacting with their teachers, both academically and socially ensures th...

It is not procrastination that can get children admitted into a good residential school. A good research on the school’s academic facilities as well as the fame of the institution matters. With The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala, you get the best of both worlds. It is one of the residential international schools in Pune that is the top pick of many. Parents understand that their child can’t always cut the mustard consistently. They need a platform that hons the skills of the kids without crossing fingers all the time. Trust me; this confidence in an institution develops with the facilities you come across in the journey of your kid. Apart from a hygienic accommodation and good building, there is more to making a residential school the best in town. Here are five facilities that one should look for before a child is admitted. Health and Fitness with Health Center : Not every cloud has the silver lining and The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala is the silver lini...

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  By Nelson Mandela When we see a great personality, we talk about the present. It is the past that matters. One’s past and schooling phase play a poignant role to shape one’s vibrant personality and aura. Schools are rightly called the temples of Wisdom and Knowledge because of the transfer of skills that take place. Every school has a few known faces of the era groomed. The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala has a different story to tell. It is one of the top International Boarding Schools in Maharashtra, India . The school is a venture by the World famous Cathedral and John Connon School Mumbai. It has the history of imparting world class education for the past 150 years and now the legacy has been taken over by The Cathedral Vidya School. Some of the points that intrigued me about this boarding school, Pune Surrounded by Nature: The school has a huge campus of appro...