Teachers’ Day Celebration

On 5/9/2013, there was a lot of excitement in the air as the students of Orchids geared up for one of the most awaited events – Teachers’ Day.  The enthusiasm was very much visible while they were planning for the occasion.

The day started with the Principal lighting the lamp.  The students of Classes VIII to X who represented the teachers also ‘taught’ in the classes. All the teachers received tokens of affection from the students and the school. It was followed by a cake cutting ceremony.

The teachers later displayed their singing talents through a game of ‘antyakshari’.  The day ended with an extended lunch for the staff members.

Telugu Day Celebrations

On 30/8/2013, as it was the Jayanthi of Gidugu Ramamurthy Panthulu, we the Telugu students of Orchids- The International School, celebrated Telugu Day with great vigour and joy.

The programme started with a graceful Kuchipudi dance dedicated to the Telugu Talli.

Later, the tiny tots of the school sang a few rhymes to show their joy on the occasion.

This was followed by the recital of the Telugu alphabet.

Then, Roshith Bhanu, from class VIII, sang a song both in the traditional and contemporary styles.The students of classes IX and X performed a small skit depicting the importance of education.

Sama Pavan Reddy ended the celebration, with an extremely outstanding monologue. It was the highlight of the event and portrayed the greatness of mankind.

Our Telugu teacher, the Head of the Telugu Department, Mrs. Talasila Rama Devi, gave the vote of thanks. We also thank our other Telugu teachers, Mr. Venkatadri and Mrs. Sunitha for their ideas and cooperation.

Yatisha Rajanala and Sribrahmi Chavali

Class X

Star of the week 18: Kaustubh Kumar Agarwal

Tearing and Pasting Competition

Competitions are routinely held as a part of the curriculum which help to motivate and upgrade a child’s capabilities, hobbies and morale. In this context the tearing and pasting activities help, develop and strengthen fine motor skills and hand co-ordination in children. Tearing and Pasting  Competition for pre-primary  students of Orchids The International School was conducted on 30^th August to inculcate an interesting art form and to encourage the children to use the paper and glue constructively. A picture was given to the students and they used colourful papers to complete it.

Winners:

Nursery :

                   1^st – Koustubh Agarwal

                    2^nd -    Harshith Bojappu

JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS

Janmashtami was celebrated at Orchids-The International School, on Wednesday 28/8/13, with great joy and fervour. Students came dressed up as cute Radha and NatkatKrishna, cheerfully. The school premises was decorated with flowers, buntings, and pictures of Lord Krishna. The school looked like Vrindavan, when little angels danced to 'MaiyaYashoda'. Tiny tots captivated the audience with their scintillating performances. Moreover, the event became very exciting when parents of the children also joined the programme with their kids for the competition which started at 10:30am and continued till 11:30an.

It appeared as if Orchids  school turned into Gokul for a short while where Lord Krishna had spent his childhood. Students were told about Krishna's life and his thoughts. Special matkee was prepared. It was broken by Kanha and his friends, to get chocolates.Fun and frolic marked the presentation.

Star of the week 17: Harshit Bojjapu

Field Trip to Supermarket

Practical knowledge has always been emphasized at Orchids. The pre-primary of Orchids International School went on a field trip on 23/8/13 to Banjara Hills, Pure `O’ Natural, an exclusive supermarket for Fruits and Vegetables. All the children were overjoyed to hold and feel the different fruits and vegetables in their hands. It was a wonderful experience of learning for them.