Boarding House Committees

International Week –

The three international weeks that happen in one year are a splendid celebration of diversity and would be impossible without the driving force of the committee. They encourage as many people as possible to participate, have constant reminders during house assemblies, organize a range of activities and delegate efficiently. Without their commitment, the International Weeks would be half-hearted and lack the sheer passion they are known for.

Sharks –

The Sharks Committee has only one job, but an important one – the Sharks Party! Each year’s team organizes three parties a year with specific themes that bring out the wild side in boarders. Other than coming up with themes, they organize how much food to order, serve appropriate drinks to attendees, decorate the Sharks room with magnificent props and play music that gets even the shyest person dancing. If there’s one thing the committee is remembered for – it would be the interviews they conduct for hopeful applicants and then secretly film for the rest of the boarding house.

House Council –

The House Council is the boarders’ representative to the officials and undertakes projects to improve boarding life in general. Weekly assemblies are organised by the Council to keep everyone up to date on events in the house. They organise the much-loved and much-awaited barbeques wherein Sodexo’s cooks outdo themselves and we boarders whet our palates with the sizzling taste of burgers and sausages alongside a cold drink or two. House Council never disappoints, be it food, resources or any friendly help that is needed – you know that you can count on them.

Environmental –

At the start of last year, they implemented recycling boxes on all floors and in the common areas. They also undertook the introduction of a vegetarian day – no meat, no fish. This group of eco-friendly and environmentally conscious boarders go the extra mile to spread awareness and do the extra bit in their own small ways.


(Thanks to Devash Agarwal who helped me write this)