Nature walk (31/8/2012)

                  ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’. People have forgotten to see the sunrise or sunset to enjoy moonlight, blue-sky, twinkling stars and animals around.

                  We organized a nature walk for students of class I-III of Orchids – The International School on 31-8-12 to inculcate observation skills and to appreciate nature’s life and beauty. Our children truly enjoyed going out into the lap of nature to observe and to be delighted by its beauty.

Telugu Language Day (29/8/12)

As a moment of pride, the Telugu students of Orchids – The International School, showed their identity in the morning assembly. The students started off their presentation by performing a small skit. The audience were then greeted with a dance performed by the girls of Class V. This was followed by a rhyme in Telugu that was recited by the students of Class I. A few jokes were shared by some students of Class IX.

The programmes was anchored by Sri Brahmi of Class IX and ended with a speech by Sanjana of Class X who spoke of the origin, development and the need for preserving the Telugu language that has been called the ‘Italian of the East’.

Everyone enjoyed the assembly which had the right amount of humour. Many felt that it was one of the best assemblies of the year.

Umasree. A & Yatisha Rajanala,

Class IX  

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I

Time Table

Revision Planner

Star of the week 17 - Sahana.G ( Well Balanced)

Guest Lecture (24/8/12)

Orchids –The International School had a Guest lecture for classes I to V on 24th August 2012. The topic for the day was ‘Being Focused’. The guest was Mrs.Asiya Begum.

Mrs.Asiya Begum was born in Maharashtra. She studied in Pune, at Dastur School, completed her higher education in USA, Chicago. She obtained General Education Diploma from Good Council University, Chicago.

 Mrs.Asiya began her session stating that ‘Focus’ literally means Concentration and Concentration is nothing but to pay attention to a particular thing. Concentration can be in any field of sports, education, entertainment etc. She pointed out saying that a student has to focus mainly on studies to achieve his /her goals. Goals can be big like those to become an IPS officer or a doctor and small goals may be just to do a given task meticulously . Whatever the goal be one has to work hard continuously to achieve it. To achieve the assigned goals one has to follow step –wise approach; only then it leads to fulfilment of the desired goals which in turn leads to a happy life.

Mrs.Asiya made use of PowerPoint presentation to make the idea clear among the students. The session really helped the students to ‘be focused’ on desired things and not to be distracted by unwanted things from the environment. Overall the session was a healthy one and went off smoothly.

Star of the week 16 (Hema Madhuri)

                                                              Reflective

Office Bearers of Junior Wing (2012-13)

Position	Class II
Class Monitor	Mananya Trivedi
TeachNext Incharge	Adyan Khan
Transport Incharge	Akshay Sujith
Mess Incharge	Atushree Totla
Club Activity Incharge	Eda Khyati

Independence Day (15/8/12)

‘Orchids’ was in fervour of celebration, commemorating India’s Independence. National festivals reinforce feelings of patriotism and remind us of the need to work harder for the country’s progress.

The festivity began with flag hoisting by the Chief Guest, Mr. Partha Saradhi, Finance Manager, K12 Techno Services, accompanied by the Principal of Orchids, Mrs. Mona Mehdi. The Salute and the National Anthem were followed by the speeches of Orchidians in English, Hindi and Telugu. Patriotic songs were sung with the school choir taking the lead.

The Chief Guest in his address stated that the mighty achievements of our great leaders must always be remembered. We understand through their success that hard work definitely paves way to success and happiness.

The Principal in her address stressed that we can feel the real joy of independence only when we free ourselves of evil influences, in the form of thoughts, words or deeds. The need of the hour is to retain our identity and culture.

The day’s programme concluded with distribution of sweets.

Star of the week: 15 (Manasa Praveen)

                                                   Knowledgeable

Investiture Ceremony (8/8/12)

Orchids-The International School organized the Investiture Ceremony, for the academic year 2012-2013, on August 8 with great enthusiasm.

The ceremony began with the address of the Principal of Orchids, Mrs. Mona Mehdi. She spoke in detail of the encouragement given to students to exercise their right to vote in a judicious manner and the democratic elections conducted in the school. The school song sung by the school choir once again reiterated that Orchidians ‘learn to lead through every deed’. The motto of the school, ‘Learning to lead’ aptly applies to the new leaders ready to shoulder their responsibilities.

The Chief Guest of the day, Mr. K. Srinadh Reddy, Inspector of Police, Madhapur conferred appointments on the students and administered oath. The Appointments are at both School and House levels in both senior and junior sections. Archana Dinesh of class X marched gracefully to be appointed Head Girl-a big responsibility and a coveted position. Ankit Malhotra of the same class was appointed Head Boy. K. Sumasri of class X took the appointment of Discipline Incharge and Arpangmen Imsong (Justin) of class IX was appointed Sports Captain. The proud parents watched their kids march confidently to receive the emblems of leadership.

The Chief Guest, in his inspiring speech of guidance, addressed the Office Bearers to perform their tasks and responsibilities with utmost sincerity and diligence and motivated the students to develop qualities of leadership. He stressed on the importance of honesty, integrity and loyalty as vital qualities for positions of dignity.  The prefects of today are future leaders and hence, very important to the nation. However, everybody has a spark of leadership within and it has only to be kindled to get into the limelight.

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Badges and sashes, symbols of appointments added dignity to the Council members reminding them of their responsibilities. With these responsibilities placed on their firm shoulders, the newly appointed office-bearers silently vowed to act as role models for the rest of the school to emulate.

The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem.

Overall, this day gave a feeling of accomplishment to the entire school and everyone was happy to have witnessed the first formal occasion and a major event of the academic year.

Field Trip To Shilparamam (8/8/2012)

As a part of UOI, the students of classes I –III of Orchids- The International School were taken on a field trip to Shilparamam. They got an opportunity to experience the village atmosphere, and to see the different types of thatched houses. The children were excited when they saw the huts and the model of a village.

         The leaning out come was so exciting that the children were motivated to pep up their creativity and prepare the model of a village and also different types of houses.

  Overall the field trip was a wonderful experience and children got wide exposure to the different type of houses and got to know the difference between a city and a village.

Star of the week 14 (Dhanush Reddy)

                                                             Well Balanced

VAN MAHOTSAV (4/8/12)

We all know that if there is nature there is future and life is nurtured if nature is nurtured. It is also known that planting of more trees is one of the best ways of preventing earth from global warming. But do we really take the needed care to preserve forests and reduce pollution by planting more trees?
Van Mahotsav, the annual tree-planting festival in India, is meant to make us conscious of our responsibility towards preserving nature. Orchids celebrated the festival in various ways. All the display boards depicted the need to sow seeds and let them grow into trees to serve us. Vegetation that safeguards creation on the earth became the cynosure of the period. There was a brief programme of songs, slogans and skits in which all the classes presented the urgent need to preserve greenery for the welfare of life on our planet.
Later each class planted a sapling of Bougainvillea in the school and it was a pleasure to watch their activity. The Principal of Orchids, Ms. Mona Mehdi and all the teachers were actively involved in celebrating the festival of a significant message. All the students were of the eagerness to ‘Go Green’.

Rakhee Making Competition (3/8/2012)

India is known for its rich varied culture and heritage. Festivals which form a part of our culture beautify our lives. They bond us together, rejuvenate us and bring us close to our culture. Every festival comes with its own meaning. These celebrations across the religions teach us to become secular beings and above all global citizens. We learn to respect each other and learn to be humane.

We at Orchids - The International School conducted rakhee making competition on 3/8/2012 for classes I-V. Students were excited and thrilled to put in their best of creativity to make the most colourful rakhees. The outcome was a pleasant surprise! The effort and interest shown by the children was truly appreaciable.

The following are the prize winners:

1. Dishita Suresh

2. Smera Satish Nimja

3. Rohan Hiremath and  Hema Madhuri

 

LEARNING LOG FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2012

Month’s Focus: Being Focused

SUBJECT	SYLLABUS	FIELD TRIP/PROJECT WORK/SPECIAL ACTIVITY
English	Course book: L: 3- Androcles and the Lion. Poem-Who has seen the wind? Workbook: L: 3- The trees and the Axe. L: 4- The Camel and the Goat. Literature: L: 2- Wise Little Abdul, Somersaults.	·         Crossword puzzle on animals. ·         Talk show on wild animals
Mathematics	Chapters: 3. Subtraction. 4. Multiplication concepts. 6. Addition &Subtraction of greater numbers.	*Activity on subtraction using straws *Activity on multiplication using ice tray and rajma seeds.
Social Studies	L: 4- Clothes We Wear.  L: 10- Festivals are Fun. L: 9- Places of Worship. L: 5- My Sweet Home. L: 17- Seasons.	*Activity on different types of festivals they celebrate and the clothes they wear.
Science	L: 7- Housing & clothing. L: 5- Bones and Muscles.	*Activity on different types of houses, historical building and clothes.
II Language	Hindi:  Lesson: 6,7,8,9.	Kagez se chand ke alag-alag akar banakar us may rang barenge
	Telugu: Lesson: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.	Collect pictures of different professions
	French: ‘La Space’ [vocabulaire], Les nombres [30-50], Les Saisons	Devoir contrôle (W.S), charts
Creative writing skills/English language Enhancement skills	Write a few lines about your pet animal.
Computer Science	L: 5- Keyboard & its functions L: 6- Handling a mouse.	Using basic paint tools to draw simple drawing
Art and Craft	Drawing and painting Independence day, Krishnastami, Ramzan, Ganesh festival.
General knowledge	Pages: 21-25.
Music	Songs: 1. Chhoti gayian., 2. Right here right now.
Games	·         Physical fitness test., Toss and catch, Fitness circuit, Hungry Crabs, Hoop-a-loop

 


Events:   4-8-12 – Vanmahotsav                                           Competition:   3-8-12- Rakhee Making

          6-8-12 – Hiroshima Day (Assembly Presentation)      Holidays:     2-8-12- Raksha Bandhan

                    8-8-12 – Investiture Ceremony                                                  10-8-12- Krishnashtami

                   9-8-12- Quit India Day (Assembly presentation)                   11-8-12- Second Saturday

                   15-8-12- Independence Day                                                      18-8-12 Saturday                                                                             

                   17-8-12- Eid celebration                                                   20-8-12 Ramzan                                                                                  

                  24-8-12- Guest Lecture (I-V)                                               19-9-12- Vinayaka Chavathi

                  29-8-12- National Sports Day (Assembly presentation)         29-9-12 –Ganesh Immersion  

                  31-8-12- Field Trip (Nursery-V)                                                                                                              

        5-9-12- Teacher’s Day+ Mother Theresa’s Day (Assembly presentation)                                                                                                             

                  27-9-12- World Tourism Day (Assembly presentation)            

Others:            6-8-12 - 13-8-12 Unit Test- I                                                                                          

               10-9-12 -14-9-12 Revision Week                                                                                                                  

                             15-9-12- 26-9-12 Summative  Assessment -I           

                            28-9-12 – 4-10-12 Educational Tour