Theme: Mizoram - The Land of Blue Mountains

On the first day of the theme assembly students of class II depicted the surrounding states, capital, the number of rivers and districts of Mizoram.

On the second day they showed the flags of different tribes.

The third day was demonstration of various sports.

The fourth day was the PPT of tourism places and the various dance forms.

PYP Visual Arts Fest - 2012 (7/11/12)

PYP Hyderabad Network Art fest 2012 was organized by Oakridge International School, Einstan campus, Bachupally on 7^th Nov 2012, students accompanied by their art teachers from various pyp schools were present at the venue to showcase their talent and passion for art. Orchids The International School was a part of the fest

        The fest began by a welcome address by the Principal of OIS, Mrs.Adilakshmi. She welcomed all the Principals, PYP coordinators, teachers and students. The fest was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp and unveiling of the PYP frames. The principals and Coordinators who were the guests of the event were asked to place their hand prints.

 Next, the students were escorted to their respective places of the art competition. The various categories were sand art modeling, clay modeling, collage work, painting and story board. Students were thoroughly engrossed with their work and their team spirit was praise worthy. Over all the art test was a good exposure to explore their ideas and creativity.

Mud clay modeling

1.      Bajju Sheik - VA

2.      Vinay Kumar - VA

3.      Snehith Reddy - VA

Paper Collage

1. Hema Chowdary - VA

2. Tejeshwar Reddy - IV

3. Bhuvanesh Reddy - IV

Painting Competition

1. Krishna Chandnani - IV

2. Anirudh Venkata - VA

3. Geetanjali  Sadanala - IV

Sand Art Modeling

1. Aditri Sairakavasheri - IV

2. K.Safia - VB

3. Anoushka Kyatham - VB

Story Board Drawing

1. Saba Kathoom - III

2. N.L.Jhanvi - III

3. Rachana - IV

PYP Sports Fest - 2012 (6/11/12)

Orchids, The International School participated in the PYP Hyderabad Network Sports Fest – 2012, which was conducted by Srinidhi International School. The chief guest of the event was Ms. Aadhi Lakshmi (chairperson PYP Hyderabad Network), on 6^th and 7^th of November 2012. She inaugurated the sports flag and released the balloons with other principals of the PYP schools.  The Sports Fest included all the PYP Network schools in Hyderabad.

List of participants:

   BOYS’ TEAM:                                                                        GIRLS’ TEAM:

1.        Varun                                                                           1.      keerthana

2.       Pavan                                                                            2.      Rishika

3.       Shravan                                                                         3.      Hema

4.       Siddarth                                                                        4.       Manojna

5.       Chetan                                                                           5.       Divya

6.       Sai                                                                                   6.      Varshita

7.       Akshit                                                                             7.       Likitha

8.       Tanay                                                                             8.       Srihita

9.       Sumanth                                                                        9.       Swetha

10.   Satvik                                                                            10.      Preksha

11.    Shreyash                                                                      11.      Harshitha

Diya Making Competition (5/11/12)

The lights signify a welcome to prosperity. Diwali is a festivity that is observed to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. It spreads the light by overcoming darkness. Here light is related to knowledge and awareness and darkness signifies ignorance that hinders the path of humanity and makes people commit inhuman acts. Since, the lamps and diyas greatly help in lighting the area, they are considered to be of utmost importance. 

Competitions bring out the creativity of students. On 5/11/12 diya making competition was held for the primary students from class I to V. The students brought  earthen diyas, colour glitters, beads etc. and they decorated the diyas using all these materials. The diyas were given a beautiful look and students creativity was shown. All the students participated with enthusiasm.

Star of the week 27: Rohan Hiremath (Well Balanced)

National Schools Chess Championship 2012 - R. Raja Rithvik

                                           II Position - National Level

                                              Orchids congratulates the proud parents

Orchids – The International School is proud to state that Raja Rithvik R , a student of Class IV in our school, has bagged the Silver Medal in the National Schools Chess Championship – 2012 in the Under – 9 category held at Ludlow Castle Sports Complex, New Delhi, on the 30^th October 2012.

He scored 7.5 points out of 9 rounds in the National event which had more than 100 top players from other states. The event was conducted on Swiss League basis.

Rithvik was felicitated along with his parents at a special assembly at school. Our Principal Ms Mona Mehdi complimented him on his focus, diligence and dedication towards the game. She also acknowledged his parents’ involvement in nurturing his inherent talent.

It adds to our happiness that Rithvik has been selected to represent India in the Prestigious Asian Schools Chess Championship – 2012 which is going to be conducted by the Asian Chess Federation from 13-12-12 to 20-12-12 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. We wish him all success in the event and we hope that he will win greater laurels for our state and country.