Vishwashanti Gurukul World School Celebrates Two Years of Student Excellence in Sports, Arts and Global Competitions — Backed by Up to 28 Hours a Week of Sports and Co-Curricular Training

“Every child who walks onto our campus finds a sport, a stage, or a discipline where they can excel. Our students’ achievements this year are proof that when you give young people real time, real coaching and real platforms, they rise to meet it,”

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Said by, Dr. Vishukesh Kamal, Head of School, VGWS.

A Campus Built for Sports and Co-Curricular Excellence

Central to these achievements is the depth of infrastructure and time VGWS commits to student life beyond the classroom. Set on a 125-acre green campus, the school offers more than 50 indoor and outdoor sports and activities — including football, basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, cricket, archery, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, badminton, billiards, table tennis, chess, carrom and fitness — supported by experienced coaches, trainers and mentors.

VGWS dedicates between 20 and 28 hours per week to sports and co-curricular activities across its entire IB Continuum — from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) through the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) — among the highest co-curricular time allocations of any IB school in India. Students also build creative and technical skills through classical and western dance, drama, vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, design technology, robotics, drone soccer, Formula 1 in Schools, STEM, AI & Machine Learning, and entrepreneurship.

Sports: Podiums Across District, National and International Levels

VGWS athletes delivered standout performances across archery, athletics, football, basketball and volleyball at the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) championships:

Global Academic Competitions: World Scholar’s Cup 2025, Kuala Lumpur

VGWS Junior Division students delivered an outstanding performance at the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Global Round 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, winning multiple Gold and Silver medals across Collaborative Writing, Team Debate, Scholar’s Bowl and Writing Champion events — a result reflecting strength in critical thinking, collaborative learning, communication and creativity on the global stage.

Junior Division Highlights — Students Representing: 6 | Gold Medals: 7 | Silver Medals: 17 | Events: Collaborative Writing, Team Debate, Scholar’s Bowl, Writing Champion.

Performing Arts: A Platform for Creativity and Confidence

The Performing Arts Department has emerged as a vibrant platform for creativity and expression. Students from PYP, MYP and DP showcased their talent through dance, drama and music at Independence Day, the Investiture Ceremony, French Day, Janmashtami, Navratri, Teachers’ Day, Children’s Day, the Literature Fest, Science Exhibition, TEDx events, graduations and annual productions. Signature productions such as Peter Pan and Wings to Dream highlighted collaboration, confidence and artistic excellence, while students earned recognition at Band It Fest, Sangam Fest and Art Journal Fest, and pursued Trinity College London and Suro Bharati certifications in music and dance — including 39 students recognised with the Excellent Performer Award at Suro Bharati Sangeet Kala Kendra.

Student Leadership and Global Citizenship

VGWS’s growing ecosystem of student-led clubs continues to build collaboration, communication and social responsibility, preparing students for global citizenship. Established clubs include TEDx, Rotary, Public Speaking, Environmental initiatives, the Heritage & Cultural Club, Financial Literacy Club, Physics Club, Mathematics Club, Editorial, Podcast, CAS, Dhol Tasha and language clubs. Three new student-led initiatives were inaugurated this year:

TEDx Student-Led Club

Students inaugurated a TEDx student-led club under the presidency of Miss.Avanti Narwade, giving students a platform to develop and share ideas worth spreading.

Vox Veritas Club

Under the presidency of Mr.Siddhant Nande, Vice President is Miss.Chandni Bhatia the Vox Veritas Club runs debate and Gurukul flagship debating platform for delegate engagement Debates & Discussions across five student-directed committees, which will support the development of students interaction skills, drafting of policies, critical thinking, Public speaking skills, Leadership skills & builds the Confidence

Gurukulians Interact Club

VGWS students also inaugurated the Gurukulians Interact Club, a student-led club under the Rotary Club of Pune, led by student president Saanvi Grover with guidance from teacher-in-charge Alka Chaturvedi. The club has already conducted a He4She session on gender equality, organised a donation drive, and led fundraising for community service at Lui Braille Blind School.

Academic Innovation and Real-World Exposure

VGWS has launched “Why Cosmos,” a dedicated Astrophysics programme introduced as part of the school’s Practical Studies curriculum, giving students hands-on exposure to space science, cosmology and applied astrophysics.

Students also undertook educational visits to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune; the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai; and CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune — providing valuable exposure to cutting-edge scientific research, innovation and higher education.

Academic and Global Competition Recognition

Students have also excelled on the global competition stage, earning individual and team recognition across business, coding, entrepreneurship, science and mathematics competitions:

About Vishwashanti Gurukul World School

Vishwashanti Gurukul World School (VGWS), part of the MAEER MIT Group, is a premier IB Continuum boarding school set on a 125-acre campus in Pune. Offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme, VGWS pairs rigorous academics with more than 50 sports and co-curricular pursuits and dedicates up to 28 hours a week to student development beyond the classroom — nurturing confident, compassionate and future-ready global citizens. For more information, visit www.mitgurukul.com

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