Vatsalya International School, Borsad had organized "The International Food Fiesta" an ISA (International School Award) activity on 24th January 2015 well organized by the incharge teachers Mr. MANOJ, Mr. PRATIK and Mrs. SELVA. In connection to this activity, “Nutritive Value of the Fast Foods of the countries like India, U.K, Italy, Thailand, Mexico and China was presented to a group of students of our school by the subject expert Ms. DHWANI UPADHYAY. The students were thoroughly explained about the nutritive value of different food items. Finally it was concluded that fast foods have less concentration of nutrients while on the other hand the amount of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals) is very high in direct natural products.

As an active member of British Council affiliated group of schools, Vatsalya contributed to the International Solidarity Day, 21st December, 2014, by organising an event in which four member countries were honoured by singing of their national anthems by the patriotic students of the school. The students of the four houses, Jupiter, Venus, Neptune and Mars sang the national anthems of United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and India with nationalistic zeal. They made a presentation on the allotted country and handed over an album on the importance and history of the anthem to the Principal and vice principal of the school. The students prepared flags of the countries and took out a flag march around the school. They were aptly guided by various in-charge teachers and their enthusiasm is worth applauding.

Mrs. Rupashree

Upholding the dictum that a healthy mind can reside only in a healthy body, the annual athletic meet at Vatsalya concluded on 27th December with great pomp and show. The budding athletes of the school had already competed in various track and field inter-house events as the meet opened 15 days in advance to build up the fervour for the grand finale. The closing ceremony of the Annual Athletic Meet, 2014 was a magnificent display of perfect co-ordination and synchronisation of body and mind, expressed through march- past and various drills including lazim, pyramid formation, aerobics. The flame of courage and hope was carried around the sporting arena by our enthusiastic achievers who have made a name for themselves at the state and national levels including Disha Patel, national football player and the girl's football team, runner's up at the Gujarat State level. The young sportsmen of Vatsalya competed with a true spirit of fair play and healthy competition in various track events together with the much coveted relay race and in various fun races specially for the pre-primary and primary sections, winning many a certificates and medals for themselves and points for their respective houses. The ceremony was graced by many dignitaries from different walks of life who were visibly impressed by the exhibit of talent of the students coupled with agility and grace.

Mrs.Rupashree

'It is said that journeys are tired some'. The statement otherwise must be journeys are enchanting thrilling, full of knowledge experiences and so on. We the five escort teachers and 83 students enjoyed the Shimla - Manali tour with gracious presence of Honorable chairman Swami Balswarupdasji. The enjoyment come true with full swing in rock gardens at Chandigarh and snow fall at Rohtang pass. Children enjoyed the shopping at Chandigarh, Shimla and Manali keeping them warm. The shop curves, up and downs on the road were the usual friends to us. The visit to 'Swaminarayan Akshardham' at Delhi was one of the memorable and enchanting moments in the tour. A little knowledge about Mother Nature was explored beyond the classrooms. Finally reached safely with beautiful moments.

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