Co-Academic Programs of ODM International School – Top CBSE School in Durgapur, West Bengal

School Clubs

At ODM International School, we have introduced Clubs that are designed to tap the students' potential and train them intensively under the supervision of professionals. Day Boarders (Grades I-VIII) are required to join a club of their choosing for one year. The facility is available to Day Scholars (subject to Club capacity) for a monthly fee of Rs 1,000. (Liable to change). Once per week, clubs are held from 2.15 pm to 4.00 pm for each class. Sports Clubs are held from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Forte Clubs - These clubs aim to provide students with the opportunity to explore their passions and abilities in specific fields with the assistance of a guide or facilitator. Each of these clubs adheres to a structured curriculum and employs qualified instructors to train students accordingly. This training prepares them for various competitions and provides career opportunities for the future. The Forte Clubs include –

• Genius Minds (STEM Club)
• Actomania (Dramatics Club)
• Animax (Graphics and Media Club)
• Lensational (Photography Club)
• Quizophills (Quiz Club)
• Mediatrix (Media)

C.B.S.E. Clubs - As part of this initiative, each student selects two skills and is evaluated based on his or her participation and performance. The three skills where recreational activity and educational learning are combined are:

• Literary and Creative Skills
• Organizational and Leadership skills

Sports Clubs – At present, we primarily have four groups under this category. This includes:

• Cricket
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Table Tennis

Flagship Events

We at ODM International School believe that students should be exposed to as many experiences as possible. Keeping this in mind, an Annual Co-Academic Calendar is published each year to facilitate the coordination of interdisciplinary events.

Some of our flagship events include –

• ODM Model United Nations
• ODM Youth Parliament
• SCICON – The Science Fest
• SO-SCIETY – The Social Science Conclave
• LIT-O-FEST – The Literature Fest
• SPECTRA – The Cultural Fest
• ODM Sportaventure – The Annual Sports Meet

In-House Activities

As one of the top day boarding CBSE schools in Durgapur, ODM International School organises a multitude of in-house activities, both inside and outside the classroom. These activities are intended to develop the children's motor skills, social skills, emotional skills, soft skills, and life skills, which are essential for their overall development. They are conducted monthly and are grade- and age-specific. Beginning of every academic year, the activity calendar is distributed.

Some of these activities include -

• Clocks and Maps
• Friendship Bands
• The world is my family
• Jigsaw Puzzles
• Community Awareness Programs
• Workshops, Seminars and Talk Sessions, etc.

School Celebrations

In addition to events, the Annual Co-Academic calendar includes all significant national and international holidays and celebrations that are observed throughout the year.

Some of the Celebration highlights include –

• Republic Day
• Saraswati puja
• Independence Day
• Independence Day
• Dussehra
• Diwali
• Teachers’ day
• Children’s Day
• Ganesh Puja

House Competitions & External Competitions

At the beginning of each academic year, a Competition planner containing intra-school competitions is compiled. The purpose of these competitions is to cultivate skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, and to instil in students a healthy competitive spirit. House Competitions are intra-school competitions and are held once a month for each class to ensure age-appropriate and relevant activities. These competitions may be held at both the individual and group levels.

Likewise, we host inter-school events and send our students to other schools for competitions in order to increase their exposure. Sahodaya, CBSE, SGFI, Celesta (Lucknow), and other national and international competitions are among the major inter-school events.

There are opportunities for intellectual and personality development, inventiveness, and physical activities within the scope and nature of each of these competitions. The competitions include-

• Debate / Speech / Declamation / Extempore
• Role Play
• Dance / Music / Instrumental
• Art and Craft
• Creative Writing
• Sports Events

International Activities & Collaborations

Through International Connects, ODM International School ensures that students are exposed in a manner that will be advantageous to them in the global environment. ODM encourages students to participate in national and international Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. It is an academic simulation of the United Nations designed to educate participants on civic and current affairs, effective communication, international issues, and multilateral diplomacy.

In addition, the school participates in numerous School Immersion Programs. Students from ODM have travelled to countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and others. These academic and cultural exchange programmes provide a fruitful learning environment for our students. Additionally, the school engages in Collaborative Learning in order to share and disseminate novel ideas with other educational institutions around the world and, ultimately, to spread quality education to a larger audience.

Library

• The library's books can be issued to students, and the maximum number of books that a student may borrow varies by class.
• Before borrowing a book, each student must inspect it. They are responsible for any damage to the book upon its return. In the event of loss, students will be required to cover the cost of the textbook.
• Students should not lend their library books to other individuals. In the event of a loss, the original borrower will bear responsibility.

L.E.A.P Series

“Learn. Engage. Aspire. Prosper.” – This is an initiative wherein eminent personalities are invited to the campus to address the students. The guests share their experiences, shortfalls, successes and learnings with the students. We strongly believe that witnessing such talks and events helps in building character and inspiring students.

Educational Tours & Trips

The school organises educational field trips that foster students' personal, social, and emotional growth. Site visits are a significant component of our course, during which students visit businesses and educational institutions and gain insight into the inner workings of an institution. Annual Tours, National and International Trips are designed to facilitate cultural exchanges and provide exposure. These visits are unquestionably essential to our teaching methodology. A student is permitted to participate in each of these activities only after receiving parental permission via consent forms.

High Flyer Awards

Once a year, ODM International School holds an Award Ceremony to recognise academically outstanding students, section and class-teachers. This event also recognises students who participated in extracurricular activities and won competitions within the previous two quarters. Punctuality (as determined by class attendance) and discipline (as determined by classroom conduct) are also recognised and commended at this Ceremony.