Annual Report
AIR FORCE SCHOOL VIMAN NAGAR PUNE
ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25
A very good evening to honorable chief guest Air Cmde Shekhar Yadav Air Officer Commanding 2Wg Chairman SMC, guest of honour Mrs Sonu Yadav president AFFWA(L) invited dignitaries, parents, my dear students and staff. I take this opportunity to convey my hearfelt greetings to you all and welcome you to the Air Force School Viman Nagar Annual Day Utsav.
The Annual Day in any school has traditionally been as the day when co scholastic activities takes precedence over academics. It is also the day when we take stock of the year gone by reviewing the achievements and the innovations.
I would like to quote it in the words of Jean Piaget The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.
AFSVN completes 47 years of its journey in pursuit of human and academic excellence. I am proud to present the milestone of the year 2024-25 which outlines our progress in setting new benchmarks in domains of academics, sports and co curricular activities.
AIM OF OUR SCHOOL
The aim is “ To Make Our School One of the Best Schools of Our Country by Providing 360 ̊ Education to Our Students through Best-in-Class Academic Facilities and Churn Out Citizens Who are Inspiring Leaders With Humane Touch.”
SCHOOL STRENGTH
Our school thrives with the strength of 1408 students, guided by 53 dedicated teachers, 03 contractual teachers, 07 part time teachers for skill development, 10 efficient administrative staff, and 26 hardworking multitasking staff. Together, we ensure a supportive and vibrant learning environment.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.”
The year started on a brilliant note when the class 10th and 12th students examination results were
declared. Result stands testimony to the hardwork put in by the students and teachers.
Result of 10th 2023-24
"Let’s take a moment to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2023-24 top-performing students of boards from class X.
1. At the first position, with an incredible 95.6%, we have Swara Patil and Rohan Raj.
2. In the second position, close behind with an impres- sive 95.4%, we have Nayal and in the third position,
with an excellent score of 95%, we have Yashika Pal—a fantastic achievement!"
Result of 12th Science 2023-24
Toppers of senior secondary class 12 from science streams are
1. Kitty rajpurohit Securing the first position with 90.4% followed by Asmi with 89.4% and Divya
Rajpuroti with 88.8% in the second and third position respectively.
From the commerce stream
Anushka Roy secured first position with an impressive 92.2 % followed by Suyash Tripathi with 90.2% securing second position and Maitri Dubey in
the third position with 89.4%.
2. Each achievement reflects a journey of growth and determination. a huge congratulations to all the toppers for their stellar performance!
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SCHOOL TROPHY
For exceptionally excellent academic result in academic session 2022-23 Air Force School Viman
nagar was awarded with the best school trophy in senior secondary category under SWAC.
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MINDFUL PRACTISES
“ When the day begins with mindfulness, the mind becomes sharper, the heart becomes kinder, and the journey of learning becomes more meaningful” A typical day at AFSVN begins with Playing soft, soothing music as students arrive to school. It creates a welcoming atmosphere that makes students feel calm, focused, and ready to learn.
➢ Followed by the Daily Thematic Assembly which aims to foster holistic development by combining knowledge, cultural understanding and moral growth.
➢ And a dose of 5 minute Meditation on mindfulness. It is simple yet transformative practice which set a positive tone for the day ahead.
CLUBS & SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Clubs provide a platform to foster creativity , leadership and a sense of belonging contributing to
holistic development. Various clubs and skill development offered are as shown.
We all will get to enjoy as few of these skills will be showcased in todays celebration.
STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBER
The student council represents the voice of student body, fostering leadership, responsibility and
teamwork. The investiture ceremony of the elected council members was held on 13 Aug 24.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
“Inclusive education is not about fitting children into a system, its about transforming the system to fit every child.” and at Air Force School viman nagar
every staff and student with the help of counsellor and two special educators are working towards it.
Cubs & Bulbul, Scout & Guide and NCC program plays a vital role in building character and empowering students to become responsible
citizens. ENROLLMENT IN EACH CATEGORY IS AS SHOWN
10 day long camp from 29 Nov to 8 Dec was conducted for NCC cadets. 23 cadets i.e., 9 girls and 14 boys AFSVN attended the camp.
ATAL TINKERING LAB
ATL aims to nurture a culture of innovation in schools and encourage young minds to ideate. Since the time of inception ATL of my school has been the only Air Force School in top 100 and has bagged “school of the year” decoration multiple times. In this academic session our team participated in several school level, regional and national level competitions with various working models like jivha darpan, Ava watch an Avalanche detecting system and many more.
I would like to take a pause and express my thanks to Mr Patil father of surya Pratap one of the active member of our ATL team to extend his unconditional support and guidance
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CO SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES
Co Scholastic activities nurture skills, character and teamwork shaping well rounded individuals.
1. CBSE BUDDING author programme a platform for young learner to publish their stories was conducted between apr-jun 24.
➢ SWACHATA PAKHWADA
Cleanliness is not just a habit; it is a way of life that reflects discipline, responsibility, and care for oneself and the environment.
In this spirit, our school actively participated in the 15 day long CBSE programme by name
“Swachhata Pakhwada” and command programme “Swachhata Hi Seva” cleanliness drive. These initiatives aimed to instill the importance of cleanliness among students through a variety of activities such as community engagement activity, awareness talks, cleanliness campaigns, competitions, and felicitations of Safai Mitras, who work tirelessly to keep our surroundings clean. The campaign reinforced the belief that cleanliness is a collective responsibility and encouraged everyone to take small but impactful steps toward building a cleaner and healthier nation.
To enhance creativity and practical learning, every year Air Head quarter organizes students visit to National Bal Bhavan. 4 batches of 4 students/batch from classes 8 and 9 attend a week long training program at New Delhi. In this programme Through interactive sessions and workshops, students get to explore creative avenues, develop new talents, and learn the value of integrating art and vocational skills into their education. This enriching experience inspire them to think innovatively and pursue holistic growth.
CULTURAL NIGHT
Our school had the privilege of participating in the cultural event conducted on 13 Nov 24 at Subroto Park Delhi, where seven schools got the opportunity to showcase their talents. AFSVN performed art form of Maharashtra “Powada” which was highly appreciated by the audience. The event was graced by the presence of Air Chief Marshal and president AFFWA making it a long lasting and memorable experience for our students.
VEER GATHA
Veer Gatha, an initiative to instill patriotism and honor among students by celebrating the stories of gallantry award winners, a talk was organized on 8 Nov 24 for students of classes 9 to 12. Shaurya chakra awardee Gp Cpt Vishak Nair shared his life experience. It was highly informative and motivating session.
SHIKSHA SAPTAH
Shiksha Saptah is a week long celebration of education in india. This year it was celebrated from 22 jul to 28 jul which included activities like community engagement, talk show and concluded with shiksha shapath on final day.
CYBER SECURITY
Cyber security workshop was conducted by SITC on 16 Nov 2024.
EK PED MAA KE NAAM
Plantation campaign on the occasion of world environment day was conducted on 7 oct 24. 200
hedges were planted in school premises.
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COMPETITIONS
Anubhav
An Inter Air Force school co-curricular competition held was on 3 August 2024, Midhun from class XII bagged third position under Comic Clash category.
AKHIL BHARTIYA RAJBHASHA Hindi Pratiyogita pariksha was held on 6 Aug 2024. 234 students participated 186 got first division in it.
ARYABHAT GANIT CHALLENGE was conducted on 13 aug 24. Results yet to be declared.
AFFWA DECLAMATION COMPETITION
AFFWA(R) declamation competition was held at on 27 Apr 24. Fiona of class IX bagged first position in English category and Chahat of class X stood second in Hindi category
AFFWA QUIZ COMPETITION
Station, regional, state and national level Quiz competition was conducted for the wards of Air Warriors on 19thJuly 2024. Atharv Dhiman of class IX represented SWAC at regional level.
➢ National Space Day Quiz competition as held on 23 August 2024.
➢ Cyber Security Drawing competition was held on 21 Nov 2024.
➢ Sustainable Development Drawing Competition was held on 21 Nov 2024.
➢ CBSE Reading Challenge was held in Aug-Sep 2024.
➢ CBSE Storytelling Competition was held in Sep 202
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SPORTS
“Sports teach us perseverance, teamwork and the power of dedication – lessons that shape champions not just on the field, but in life”
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SWAC AIR FORCE SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2024-25 held in apr 24 Bhuj. 51 students from AFSVN participated in the tournament.
U-14 (BOYS) got SILVER medal
U-17 (BOYS) - BRONZE and
U-17 (GIRLS) – 5
TH POSITION
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➢ SWAC AIR FORCE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS AND SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024-25 held in 27 Aug 24 to 31 Aug 24.
➢ 61 STUDENTS OF AFSVN PARTICIPATED
➢ We won 6 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze in various categories and were runner ups in the tournament
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Training camp for AIR FORCE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS AND SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024-25 was held at Air
Force School Viman Nagar from 10 Oct 24 to 13 Oct 24. 81 students from 6 schools from SWAC attended the training camp
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AIR FORCE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS AND SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024-25 was held from 18 to 21 sep 24 at kaliakonda. 29 students from Air force school Viman Nagar were part of SWAC contingent. We bagged 2 gold 3 silver and 6 bronze medals.
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Students Achievements
“Achievements are born from dedication and perseverance and our students exemplify both.” We are delighted to announce the exceptional achievements of our students, in various fields. I feel incredibly privileged and honored to acknowledge the remarkable accomplishments of our brilliant students who have made both the school and their parents proud. Today we celebrate not just their success, but also their unwavering commitment to growth and learning.
➢ Sammeha Pathan from class XII secured 1st position in Global Achievements under '1000 Girls
1000 Futures' competition
➢Mrunal Chavan from class 6 B bagged silver medal in district level Archery Championship held on 8 Jul 2024 and on 6 Dec 2024 and is selected for national level to be held at Alibaugh.
➢Agastya Anand from class 6 A, honored with the Man of the Match award in Sahara Champions Trophy under 12 Cricket Tournament held in Pune, on 8 Oct 2024.
➢ Veer Rokade from class 2 secured 1st position in All India Karate Championship held in Chandigarh.
➢Ira Khaire from class 6, bagged silver medal in district level Karate competition held in Pune on
13 Oct 2024
➢ Flame Maidan, chess competition was held from 22 to 24 Nov 2024. 17 schools of pune
participated in it. AFSVN school secured 5th position. Amritanshu Jha of class 8 won all the 6 rounds and was awarded medal.
➢Nishika from class 4B bagged gold medal in Sadguru badminton league in Dec 2024. Workshops
➢ Career counseling workshop was held on 24 Apr 2024 at Reliaquest. Students of classes 9 to 12
attended the workshop.
➢ SWAC organized Career Guidance online workshop which was conducted by Medhavi Skills University for students of classes 9 to 12.
Teacher Training
“Great teachers never stop learning.” The workshops are fuel for the teaching excellence. It was a step forward in inspiring impactful teaching and meaningful learning experiences. To make the staff more vigilant and aware of the rules and regulations CBSE in house training workshops are being conducted in school as an ongoing process.
➢ED and Principal’s conference was held at Subroto Park New Delhi on 23 & 24 July.
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ALMA MATER
An Alma Mater is not just a school. It’s a foundation of knowledge, values and life long memories.
➢ NDA Orientation by alumni Shreyas Timgere ( SSB entry) and Sachin Kumar(NDA pass out) for classes 9 to 12. They both have joined forces as officers this year.
➢ AFSVN students were trained by Senior Cadet of 3 MAH AIR SQN Atharv Kulkarni alumni of 2020
batch for NCC camp.
Celebrations
“Celebrate the little victories they pave the way for bigger ones.” Celebrations remind us to appreciate the journey and create lasting memories. It encourages gratitude, reflection and a sense of unity. Celebrations inspire us to cherish the present, honor the past and embrace the future.
➢International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21 jun 24
➢P.N. Panicker National Reading Day was conducted from 12 jul- 18 jul.
➢Friendly matches were conducted in school on 20 Jul 24 on the occasion of International Chess
Day.
➢The theme for Independence Day celebration was viksit bharat 2047. Exhibits of futuristic india was put up by students of AFSVN.
➢International Sports Day was celebrated on 31 Aug 24.
➢ Teachers’ Day celebration on 5th Sep
➢Jatra celebration showcasing art integration, vocational skill development and hobby club
exhibition was done on 19 Oct 24
➢Annual Sports Day was conducted on 14 November along with children day. These are just a few to name. The list is much longer than this.
Educational Trip
Excursions are not just about learning- They are about creating memories and embracing the thrill of discovery. Students discovered new horizons and bonded over unforgettable moments of laughter and fun.
Classes from kg to 8 were taken to different locations for educational trip.
Classes 9 to 12 visited NDA on 28 Nov to witness passing out parade followed by visit to historical museum Shivshrusti.
Visits and Inspections
➢ AFS Bareily principal, Mrs Meenakshi Bisht, visited the school on 12 Apr 2024.
➢AFGJI and principal of AFS Prayagraj school visited the school on 26 June 2024.
➢ I was given a chance to visit AFS Agra.
➢ AFFWA (R) president Mrs. Richa Tiwari visited the school on 16 Apr 2024.
➢ GP Capt Anupama Monga C Edn O SWAC visited the school on 24 Apr 2024.
➢ CASI inspection was held on 16 Oct 24. KG Wing Our little learners from KG participated in a series of vibrant and engaging activities, creating joyful and enriching experiences. From learning about hygiene and cleanliness during a special parent lecture to exploring creativity with Magic with Colors, every moment was filled with excitement. Through the activities like Janmashtami, Rainy day, Grandparents day, children experience the joy of togetherness, explore their creativity and develop important life skills in a fun and engaging way.
Retirees
“Goodbyes are not forever; they are simply the end of a chapter, making way for new beginnings.” We bid a fond farewell to our respected former staff members. Their contributions have been invaluable and their legacy will continue to inspire us. As they move forward to embrace this new phase of life, we wish them good health and memorable moments ahead.
New Appointees
“Every new beginning holds the promise of growth and success. We are excited to have our new appointees’ on this journey of innovation and excellence, together, we will achieve great milestones.
Conclusion
As we conclude this annual report, we reflect on the milestone of this year with immense satisfaction and heartfelt gratitude. Each achievement is a reminder of the collective effort, dedication and passion that drive our school forward.
Above all the familiar bond shared by the staff, parents and students have been a cornerstone of making this academic year a success. I would like to thank our chief guest for the evening Air cmde Shekhar Yadav Air Officer Commanding 2 Wing chairman SMC, our guest of honor Mrs. Sonu Yadav president AFFWA(L) and all dignitaries for sparing their valuable time and being here to motivate us and encourage us.
I would also like to thank AFSVN management for being the wind beneath our wings. My teachers who slogged and in just 3 weeks we are putting up a show that is as professional as a professional could have been. Thank you teachers and of course my students who have toiled relentlessly to put up this beautiful program before you.
In conclusion I would like to say that real education fetches you more than a job. It teaches you how to live. It cannot be measured in any tangible way and that would continue to be our guiding principle.
Wishing you all parents a very very fun filled evening ahead. I request you to clap appluaud and cheer for my students very very generously because theres nothing that feels better than a big round of applause after a performance. Many of children are coming up on the stage for the very first time, many of them are speaking for the very first time. We have about 900+ students up on the stage today. Have a wonderful
THANK YOU JAI HIND