School Life at
Shiva International Residential School
Life at SIRS extends well beyond the classroom. The School welcomes both residential boarders and day boarding students, each following a structured routine that encompasses study, sport, the arts, and community life. This section covers the structures and programmes that shape the daily experience of every student at SIRS.
In This Section
Every student at SIRS, whether boarding or day boarding, belongs to a house. The House System builds identity, healthy competition, and a sense of shared responsibility that runs through academic, sporting, and cultural life.
Residential boarders live in supervised dormitories and follow a full weekly routine from morning assembly through evening prep and lights out. Day boarding students attend all school activities and return home in the evening. The two are different experiences of the same school community.
Sport is a fixed part of the school day at SIRS. Students take part in individual and team disciplines, inter-house competitions, and outdoor pursuits across the academic year.
The arts programme at SIRS covers music, visual arts, drama, and cultural celebrations. Students perform, exhibit, and participate in events across both terms of the academic year.
The Student Council gives students a formal voice in school life. Elected representatives work alongside staff to organise events, communicate student concerns, and uphold the values of the School community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. SIRS welcomes both residential boarders and day boarding students. Residential boarders live on campus in supervised dormitories and follow a full weekly routine from morning assembly to night prep. Day boarding students attend all school activities, including meals and supervised study, and return home in the evening.
A residential boarder lives on campus throughout the term, under the care of housemasters and matrons, and participates in the full daily and weekend routine of the school. A day boarding student arrives in the morning, participates in the full academic and activity programme through the afternoon, and returns home each evening. Both belong to a house and take part in inter-house competitions and school events.
Every student belongs to one of the School’s houses from the time they join. Houses compete across academics, sport, and cultural events throughout the year. Further details are on the House System page.
Student leadership is developed through the Student Council, the House System, and positions of responsibility across clubs and activities. The Student Council represents student interests and assists in organising school events.