Life at VGS

Sports and Athletics

Students are encouraged to stay active and disciplined through a diverse range of sports including football, athletics, gymnastics, chess, and carrom. Regular training and inter-house competitions build teamwork, stamina, and sportsmanship.

Creative Arts

Our vibrant art program nurtures imagination and expression through painting, craft, design, memory drawing, and object drawing. Students also explore folk and classical dance forms like Bharatnatyam, enhancing cultural appreciation and creativity.

Music and Performing Arts

Training in vocal music and instruments such as tabla, keyboard, harmonium, and kongo helps students discover their musical talents and develop rhythm, concentration, and confidence.

Debate and Public Speaking

Through regular debates, extempore sessions, and elocution contests, students enhance their communication, leadership, and persuasive speaking skills, building confidence to express their ideas effectively.

Community and Social Responsibility

We instill a sense of empathy and civic duty through initiatives like tree plantation drives, cleanliness campaigns, and environmental awareness programs, helping students become socially responsible citizens.

Yoga and Meditation

Daily yoga and guided meditation sessions promote mindfulness, balance, and inner peace, ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of every learner.

Skill Development Clubs

Various clubs—such as Debate, Theatre, Coding, Entrepreneurship, and Model United Nations (MUN)—help students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing them for global challenges.

STEM and Innovation Labs

Hands-on learning through robotics, science experiments, and innovation projects encourages curiosity and problem-solving, nurturing young innovators and inventors.

Cultural and Literary Activities

Festivals, annual days, and literary events like poetry recitations, storytelling, and dramatics celebrate diversity and develop artistic and linguistic abilities.

Field Trips and Experiential Learning

Students participate in educational visits, heritage walks, and nature excursions that enhance classroom learning with real-world exposure and environmental awareness.

Facilities at MIT VGS

At MIT VGS Kothrud, we provide a wide range of facilities that nurture students’ physical, intellectual, and emotional growth. Our holistic approach ensures every child explores their interests and builds essential life skills in a supportive environment.

Turf Facility for Football & Cricket

MIT VGS Kothrud proudly offers a state-of-the-art turf ground for Football and Cricket training. The facility provides students with a professional sports environment right within the school campus.

Special coaching sessions are conducted after school hours in the evening by qualified and experienced coaches to help students enhance their skills, discipline, and game techniques.

Advantages of the Turf Facility

  • Professional Training Environment: Enables students to practice under realistic match conditions.

  • Skill Development: Focused coaching improves technique, strategy, and physical fitness.

  • Extended Learning Hours: Evening sessions allow additional time for students to pursue their sports passion.

  • Safe & Well-Maintained Surface: Reduces risk of injuries and supports all-weather play.

  • Holistic Growth: Promotes teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship beyond academics.

Sports

Sports form an integral part of our curriculum, encouraging fitness, teamwork, and discipline.
Students receive special coaching in:

  • Karate & Yoga – promoting physical strength and mindfulness
  • Basketball, Football, Cricket, and Throwball – fostering sportsmanship and competitive spirit

 

Dance

Students are trained in diverse dance forms including:

  • Bharatnatyam – showcasing classical grace
  • Folk – celebrating cultural traditions
  • Western dance – inspiring creativity and rhythm

 

Music

Our music program offers both vocal and instrumental training.
Instruments include tabla, dholak, congo, guitar, sitar, clapbox, jembe, and drumset, helping students discover rhythm, harmony, and stage confidence.

Vocational Learning

We introduce learners to practical life skills through:

  • Block Printing – developing creativity and craft

  • Tourism Studies – understanding culture and geography

  • Financial Literacy – building awareness of money management and planning

Indoor Games

Facilities for carrom, chess, and lathi-kathi are provided to enhance focus, strategy, and coordination.

Teaching Children Personal Safety and Boundaries through Awareness Sessions at MIT VGS Sangli

Health & Safety Awareness

Regular seminars on “Good Touch and Bad Touch” are conducted to educate and empower students about personal safety and awareness.

Smart Learning Infrastructure

All classrooms from Pre-Primary to Grade XII are equipped with projectors and LMS (Learning Management Systems) for interactive and technology-based learning.

Career Fair At MIT VGS Kothrud

Career Guidance

A Career Fair is organized annually to help students explore various career paths, interact with professionals, and make informed academic choices.

Library

Our well-stocked library offers a rich collection of books, reference materials, and digital resources, fostering reading habits and research skills among students.

Computer Laboratories

The school has two well-equipped computer labs that provide hands-on experience and support digital literacy programs from primary to senior levels.

Science and Mathematics Laboratories

Dedicated labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and a specialized Mathematics Lab enable students to perform experiments, analyze data, and develop scientific thinking.

Field Trips

Regular field trips to industrial, historical, and heritage sites provide experiential learning and exposure beyond textbooks, making education more meaningful and engaging.

Student Counselling

Weekly counselling sessions are conducted to support the emotional well-being of students. These one-on-one and group sessions help children build confidence, manage stress, and develop positive mental health practices.

MIT VGS Student Counselling for Mental Wellbeing

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