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Beyond Academics

BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LEADERS

VIS, in association with leading sporting and cultural organisations, trains students through a variety of extracurricular activities:

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS

ACTIVITIES

(all are mandatory)

SPORTS

(any one from the following)

KARATE

CRICKET

KALARI

FOOTBALL

SWIMMING

BASKETBALL

MUSIC

VOLLEYBALL

ROBOTICS

TENNIS

ART

BADMINTON

ATHLETICS

TABLE TENNIS

YOGA

 

CYCLING

 
  • Chennai Centurion Cricket Academy
  • Mahogany Football Club
  • John Dance Academy

Chennai Centurion Cricket Academy

  • Based in Injambakkam, the Chennai Centurion Cricket Academy features eminent coaches.

  • Head Coach Mr. Karthikeyan B, supported by Mr. Logeshwaran and Mr. Karthik S, oversees the training. The academy also benefits from Australian cricketers serving as experts on its advisory committee.

CLUBS

(STUDENTS CAN OPT FOR ANY ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING)

  • Reading & Writing

  • DRAMA

  • GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

  • SCIENCE CLUB

  • CHESS

  • DEBATE

  • INSTRUMENTAL: KEYBOARD

  • DANCE

  • ORGANIC FARMING

  • DESIGN

  • MUN/TED TALK (GRADES 9-12)

  • PHOTOGRAPHY (GRADES 9-12)

Mahogany Football Club

  • Mahogany Football Club, founded in 2006, set out to provide a comprehensive training platform for young football players in Chennai.

  • After developing the sport at the grassroots level for a decade, Mahogany FC became the first academy from Tamil Nadu to be accredited by the All India Football Federation in 2014. It remains the only youth club from the state to participate in all AIFF Youth Leagues since 2015.

  • Mahogany FC offers training programmes for all age groups and skill levels. With over 6,000 young players trained in the last decade, Mahogany FC is now one of India’s largest grassroots academies.

John Dance Academy

  • John Dance Academy, established in 2014, serves as a platform for students to explore their passion for dance and develop their abilities. Over the past eight years, it has trained hundreds of students across all age groups, frequently showcasing emerging talents in annual dance shows.

  • The Academy’s primary goal is to promote personal growth and development while fostering enjoyment. Its vision is to make everyone dance. John Dance Academy offers a safe learning environment where encouragement and constructive feedback are valued and integrated.

LEARNING TO THINK AND WORK AS ONE

  • VIS believes in the adage “A healthy mind in a healthy body.”

  • Our learning system places equal emphasis on sports, physical activities, and classroom work.

  • Sports fields are recognised as breeding grounds for leadership and team spirit.

  • To promote sports, VIS offers state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, along with training by qualified physical education teachers, coaches, and trainers.

SPORTS FACILITIES AVAILABLE:

Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Handball, Hockey, Swimming, Yoga, Martial Arts, Archery, and Horse Riding.

FOSTERING A DEEP SENSE OF BELONGING

  • The VIS boarding school features a House System, a tradition with a rich history in education.

  • Placement into a house or group develops team spirit and a sense of belonging.

  • Students are assigned to one of four houses: Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow.

  • They elect House Captains, Head Boy, Head Girl, Sports Captain, and Activities Captain, who together comprise the Student Council.

  • The Student Council operates in accordance with guidelines established by the School Leadership.

  • Teachers are assigned to each house and serve as House-in-Charge.

PROVIDING THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR LIFE

  • VIS offers counselling and professional career guidance to students.

  • This support helps them identify appropriate university streams and make informed career choices, while also broadening their outlook.

  • Psychometric assessments help analyse students’ interests and abilities, assisting them in determining the paths that best match their capabilities and aspirations.

EMBRACING THE DELIGHTS OF THE OUTDOORS

  • VIS organises outdoor tours to foster a spirit of adventure and discovery, encouraging students to appreciate nature.

  • These experiences also help develop spatial intelligence.

  • Outdoor trips include weekend camps, adventure camps, excursions, and study tours.

  • All tours and activities are structured, age-appropriate, and carefully supervised.

EXPLORING INTERESTS AND NURTURING TALENTS

  • VIS values and nurtures each student’s individuality and desire for self-expression.

  • Hobbies and personal interests are actively encouraged as platforms to showcase abilities.

  • Available activities span robotics, sculpture, photography, theatre, and public speaking.

MOVING BEYOND BOUNDARIES

  • VIS believes exploring cultures is not only enriching academically but also adds vibrancy and diversity to students’ lives.

  • Student and faculty exchange programmes are organised with other leading national and international schools in India and abroad.

  • These exchanges foster the sharing of best practices and universal values, preparing students for global challenges and inspiring them to work toward peace and harmony.

OTOMATIKS

Otomatiks is a trademark-registered firm that has provided robotics training since 2011. Our enthusiastic team of engineers is dedicated to engaging students meaningfully and helping them discover their potential. To date, Otomatiks has trained more than 75,000 students in robotics.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • Bharat Scouts and Guides

  • American Friendship Society (AFS)