Navratri Celebration - 2016

Navratri, the most vibrant festival of Gujarat was celebrated on 8th October’16, Saturday in Podar World School on the sprawling well ornamented ground of their Presidency lawns. Invitation for the Garba was sent to all the students, parents and the teachers well in advance. The excitement and the enthusiasm among the students and the parents was at its peak. Students, parents and teachers adorned in traditional attire dazzled the venue creating the mood of happiness all over. They all swayed rhythmically to the mesmerizing tune and orchestra of Mr. Sachin Limaye and Ms. Ashita Limaye. The Chief Guest for the Garba Night was the honorable Mayor of Vadodara, Shri. Bharat Dangar. He was escorted by the revered Principal Ms. Preeta Pillai and Headmistress of Podar Jumbo Kids Sherkhi Ms. Monali Dave, Ms. Sampada Palkar (Headmistress, Podar Jumbo Kids, Sama) and Ms. Seema Khan (Headmistress, Podar Jumbo Kids, Nizampura). It was indeed another enchanting evening to be cherished throughout the academic year at Podar World School, Sherkhi.

Adding fervor to the revelry were the coveted prizes:

  1. “Podar Garba Prince” (Std.I - Std.IV) - Master. Jenil of Class I B for best performance
  2. “Podar Garba Princess” (Std.I - Std.IV) - Ms. Mahek of Class II B for best performance
  3. “Podar Garba Prince” (Std.VI - Std.XI) – Master. Anuj Chavda of Class X for best performance
  4. “Podar Garba Princess” (Std.VI - Std.XI) - Ms. Tanushree of Class IX for best performance
  5. “Best Costume” (Boy) Junior (Std.I - Std.IV) - Master. Yashvardhan of Class I A
  6. “Best Costume” (Girl) Junior (Std.I - Std.IV) - Ms. Nishtha of Class II A
  7. “Best Costume” (Boy) Senior (Std.VI - Std.XI) - by Master. Dhanraj Zaveri of Class VII A
  8. “Best Costume” (Girl) Senior (Std.VI - Std.XI) was bagged by Ms. Tanisha Vyas of Class VI
  9. “Garba King” (Parent) went to Mr. Ankurv Zaveri father of Master. Dhanraj Zaveri of Class VII A
  10. “Garba Queen” (Parent) went to Ms. Hetal Joshi mother of Ms. Nishtha Joshi of Class II A
  11. “Best Costume” Parent (Male) - Mr. Pritesh Kadiya
  12. “Best Costume” Parent (Female) - Ms. Nisha Patel
  13. “Best Performer” Teacher/Staff (Male) - Mr. Sanchit Shastri
  14. “Best Performer” Teacher/Staff (Female) - Ms. Priya Patel
  15. “Best Costume” Teacher/Staff (Male) - Mr. Dipak Hotta
  16. “Best Costume” Teacher/Staff (Female) - Ms. Tejal Bhatt