One Nation Reading Together’ - ONRT 2013

Reading as a hobby has always been encouraged among our students. We have always had Scholastic Fairs at our school at regular intervals during the academic year so that the students who are avid readers get an opportunity to buy more books and the others also get inculcated into the habit of reading.

 In this context, it was fun being a part of ‘One Nation Reading Together’ - ONRT 2013. Students from all classes – from the pre-primary sections to the X – participated with a lot of enthusiasm as they were a part of a ‘national activity’.  While most of them were engrossed in reading books written by their favourite authors, others who were more artistically inclined, made bookmarks.

The 30 minutes passed fast…..in fact we felt that they passed too fast. We appreciate the

endeavour made by Scholastic India who have started this activity with a noble purpose and

we also feel glad that we have been an integral part of the exercise.    

Star of the week 30 - Riyan Mohammed Khan

Spell Bee Competition

 

A Spell Bee competition was held on 22\11\2013 at Orchids-The International School.

The goal of conducting the competition is to expand student’s vocabulary, encourage accurate word usage and pronunciation, increase student’s phonetic awareness, practise common spelling patterns and increase student’s confidence to use the English Language. The Spell Bee aims at giving students a forum in which academic excellence can be recognized and encouraged.

Winners of Group-I

Soma Nitisha of grade –II

Samira Rahul Singh of grade –III

Adyan Ayub Khan of grade –III

Runners up-I

Varshitha Rayani of grade-I

Ruchir Rajanala of grade –II

Manasa Praveen of grade –III

Runners up-II

N.Anshul  of grade-I

Mayukha Padavala of grade –II

Yasaswi Vempati  of grade –III

Winners of Group-II

Nikhil Guru of grade-V

Nishanth Tumma of grade-V

Saba Khatoon of grade-IV

Ch.Bhavani  of grade-IV

Runners up-I

Preksha Bhandari of grade-V

Srihita Tumma of grade-V

Pranav.K of grade-IV

Raveena Barlapundi of grade-IV

 Runners up-II

Khadija Khan of grade-V

Imraan Habeeb of grade-V

Suryansh Mishra of grade-IV

Nitin Ramanan of grade-IV

 

VICTORY OF ORCHIDS IN FIFTH INTERNATIONAL YOUTH & CHILD ART EXHIBITION – 2013

Sixty four students of Orchids -The International School participated in Fifth International Youth & Child Art Exhibition -2013 organized by Young Envoys International.  Nine of the students were awarded Gold Medals and eighteen secured Jury awards. The exhibition of the paintings was held at Hyderabad on 14^th November 2013.

Principal of Orchids, Mrs Mona Mehdi and Art teacher of Orchids, Mr. B.Santhosh Kumarl were awarded ‘VAGDEVI KALA PURASKAR’ awards for inspiring the students in this International art event.

Inter House Swimming Competition

Inter house swimming competition was held on 13-11-2013 at sparkling swimming pool. The swimming pool is a partner of our school for swimming activities. The competition was held class wise from I to X for boys & girls separately, such competition definitely motivate all the children to learn swimming. The school’s aim is that every child should learn swimming not to be a swimming champion but to learn as a life saving skill.

Congratulations to all the swimmers.

Theme: Jawaharlal Nehru - The Architect of Modern India

Class I was on duty from 11^th November to 13^th November. Theme given was Pandit Jawharlal Nehru.

1^st day: Students presented the theme by giving an introduction about Nehru, his date of birth and that he was the First Prime minister of India. One of the students was dressed up as Nehru.

2^nd day: Students informed about his family that his father Motilal Nehru was a based barrister in Allahabad, mother was Swaroop Rani, wife Kamala Nehru and his daughter was Indira Gandhi.

3^rd day: A video was shown with Nehru speaking to some children and why we have to make children’s films. A quiz was also conducted.

Star of the week 29 - Aakash Gupta

Time Table for Formative Assessment - II Class I

    

            Class: I                       Timetable and Portion for Unit Test – II (2013)

Date	Day	Subject	Portion
2/12/13	Monday	English	C.B:Ls-7: We all need water Ls-8: Ten cars Poem: Save Each Drop W.B: Ls-7: We all need water L-8: Ten Cars Composition, verbs
3/12/13	Tuesday	Mathematics	Ch8: Measurements Ch9: Time
4/12/13	Wednesday	II Language	Hindi : Matraye, bhrakadi Telugu : 2 letter and three letter words, gunintalu pg:30 -33 French: 1) La famille 2) Le Corps
5/12/13	Thursday	Science	*What is Made of? Ls-10: We need Air Ls-11: We need Waters
6/12/13	Friday	Social Studies	Ls-11: We Celebrate Ls-12: Festivals are fun Ls-14: Stay Healthy

    

Children's Day Celebrations

Children’s Day was celebrated to the delight of everyone at Orchids. There was a graceful dance to Sri Annamacharya’s song, ‘Adigo Alladigo’ by Mrs. Swathi, preprimary teacher. The teachers of Primary wing enacted a skit of classroom scenario. It was a natural depiction of the classroom situation, with innocent children arguing and complaining.  Trying to be obedient they seem to have their own way. The teachers of classes VI to X also presented a skit. They answered General knowledge questions put to them by a member of CBSE team who was later found out to be a real actor himself. Their answers delighted and entertained the children immensely.

There was a small demonstration correlating light with sound, by Mrs. Lakshmi, French teacher. As the grand finale Principal, Mrs. Mona Mehdi  had  a few hilarious jokes to share to the amusement of the spectators.

All the children enjoyed the performances of their teachers. Their cheer and whole-hearted laughter encouraged the performers to entertain their spirited audience all the more.

Star of the week 28 - Dhruva Kumar Reddy

11th Junior Leadership Contest

The 11^th Junior Leadership Contest, the novel and unique inter school competition of Orchids, once again attracted participants from leading schools of Hyderabad on 8.11.13. Each school was represented by six students of VIII and IX classes, ready to compete with others and take the lead. They were all leaders in their own right, leading their school from the front with their commitment, confidence and competence.

The assertive and motivational School Song by the School choir befitted the significant Opening ceremony which was graced by Principal of Orchids, Mrs. Mona Mehdi, and teachers of the contesting schools. 

The Chief Guest of the Valedictory Function, Mr.Sandeep Khurana (former Army Officer) motivated the students to dream big and aspire and conveyed his good wishes to all the participants and winners of the contest. He asserted that Honesty, Confidence, Compassion and decision making skills shape them into future leaders. The lessons learnt are more valuable than the awards.

  

 ‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are a leader.’

The Junior Leadership Contest definitely offers its participants a platform of opportunities to explore, experience and excel in skills of leadership. The winners were

Individual Positions

I Place – Hritik Grover – Dps, Secundrebad

II Place – Robin Babu - Oakridge International School

III Place – Vibha Hedge – Dps, Secundrebad

School Positions

I place - Dps, Secundrebad

II place - Dps, Hyderabad

III place – Oakridge International School

Orchids extends its best wishes to the Individual and Team prize winners.

Star of the week 27 - Jathin yadav