English Recitation Competition (14/10/11)

After Dussehra vacation we started our weekly activities by conducting recitation competition for our pre-primary students on 14/10/11.

Recitation is one of the methods which help children to build confidence, learn new words and understand the concept of rhyme and rhythm. It also improves and tests a student’s memory. Our children have always been enthusiastic to recite poems with gestures, actions and expressions in their classes and they participated in the competition with a lot of eagerness and enjoyment. 

Winners:
1. Ruchir Rajana - I
2. P. Aakash - II
3. Shiv Aryan - III
4. Vedamsh - Consolation

LEARNING LOG FOR OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2011-2012

Tour to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (28/9 - 3/10)

The 28^th of September was a much anticipated exciting day for the 33 students scheduled to go to Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur on a school excursion. Our first day began with a long, yet short airplane ride to the Indira Gandhi National airport. A soft breeze welcomed us to the capital city of India.

Our first stop was the Qutub Minar, a scientific marvel and a beautiful architectural structure. Then we drove over to the Lotus Temple which truly mesmerized us. For the first time, all of us were completely silent, taking in the serenity and peace of the place. After lunch, we journeyed over to Humayun’s Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the India Gate. Finally, our last stop was Hotel Apra International, an unforgettable component of this trip.

The second day was just as exuberant as the first. We visited the Raj Ghat, Indira Gandhi Memorial, the Red Fort, and the Jama Masjid that day. In my opinion that was the best day of the trip. As soon as we reached the hotel, we went for shopping and then all the 10^th graders sneaked into a room to share spooky stories. Of course, we got our share of scolding after that as well.

The third day was a road trip. We drove to Agra and once we entered the city we were entertained by the numerous monkeys and distinct views of some beautiful monuments, such as the Taj Mahal. We made a quick visit to Sikander, Akbar’s tomb, and the Agra Fort, a vast and designed fort. Soon, we retired to the Hotel Taj Inn.

The fourth day was simply beautiful. It was this day that I’m sure most of us were waiting for. We made an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal and were spell bound by its beauty and intricacy. After riding rickshaws and purchasing artifacts and souvenirs, we had another great road trip to Raipur, our last destination.

The next day, we visited some significant places in the Pink City, such as the Birla Temple, Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace. There, we shopped to our hearts’ content and even tried our hands at bargaining. After reaching the hotel, we visited the malls of Raipur which have a diminutive resemblance to the malls in Hyderabad.

The last and final day was spent visiting the Amber Fort and driving back to Delhi. This time, we were filled with the melancholy of wrapping up this memorable trip upon reaching the airport. As we boarded the plane, we were all a homogenous mixture of satisfaction and emotion.  At the Shamshabad airport, we were greeted by our parents and by the time we hopped into the car, most of us poured out all the wonderful contents of the trip into them.

 Sanjana Bukkapatnam

    Class X

School Timings (Revised)

1. The school will get over at 1.30pm till 13 Oct 11. From 14 Oct 11 onwards the school will revert back to regular timings(8:30am to 3:30pm).

 2. PTM for SA – I will be held on 22 Oct 11. Timings 2:00pm to 3:30pm.

School Timings

As per d management's decision the school will remain closed tomorrow i.e 10.10.11. The exam date will be informed later. 



SCHOOL TIMINGS :  From 10/10/11 to 12/10/11       (8:30AM TO 1:30PM)

                                         From 13/10/11  ONWARDS     (8:30AM TO 3:30PM)

Clay Modelling (16/9/2011)

At Orchids, we aim at the all-round development of the students. We hold competitions too for judging the same. Competitions bring out the inherent talent of the children and help to develop the integrity of a person. On 16.09.11 we conducted clay modelling competition for our pre-primary students. This develops fine motor skills among tiny tots. Our students made various things out of clay such as rat, brinjal, flower, candle, etc. The competition tested their imaginative skills.
Winners:
1. P. Aakash & Ruchir Rajnala
2. Hassaan Mohammed Khan
3. Sri harsha

Hindi Diwas Celebration (14/9/2011)

‘Hamko manke sakthi dena’- Hindi Diwas at Orchids-The International School began with the Prayer song, on 14.9.11. The special morning assembly was organized by the Department of Hindi under the guidance of Mrs. S. Kamala Srinivas, Head of the Department.  All the students studying Hindi as the second language participated in the celebration of the language day with gusto and gaiety. The dance to Vandemataram song, which completed 100 years on the 7^th Sept.2011, instilled patriotic fervour in the audience. The power-point presentation by the students of Hindi was very enlightening with a lot of information of Hindi, the National language, originated from Sanskrit and the way it diverged into five main dialects- Purvi, Paschimi, Rajasthani, Pahadi, Bihari and also Dakshini joining the line. The skit performed by the 6^th class students depicted ‘Anekta me Ekta’ as its theme. The special assembly in Hindi made it a special day in Orchids.