LEARNING LOG FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

Month’s Focus: Give light to others.

SUBJECT	SYLLABUS	FIELD TRIP / PROJECT WORK/SPECIAL ACTIVITY
English	1. A shady plot 2. Ozymandias 3. Patol Babu, Film Star 4. The rime of the ancient mariner. MCB   - Environment.              Travel and Tourism	1. Introduce an author.  2. Article writing  3. Report writing
Mathematics	1. Coordinate Geometry 2. Applications of Trigonometry 3. Probability 4. Constructions 5. Circles 6. Areas related to Circles	Activity – 1 to 7  From Term - II
Social Science	His:–     Nationalism in India        Geo: –   Mineral and energy resources.   Manufacturing Industries Pol. Sc :  Political parties.                 Popular struggles and                 Movements                 Outcomes of Democracy Eco  :-   Money and credit.               Globalization and the Indian                  economy	Hist: Three page assignment on Gandhi. Geo :-  Marking and labeling of               important minerals.                       M.C.Q. Worksheet.
Science	Phy :   Light – Reflection and Refraction. Chem :  Carbon and its compounds. Bio:    1. How do organisms reproduce?           2. Heredity and Evolution.	Phy :-    Tracking the path of the light               through Glass slab and Prism. Chem :- Action of Soaps and Detergents               on hard and soft water. Bio:-      To identify various parts of a                 Flower.
II language	Hindi –  Prose :1.   Manushyatha 2.   Madur Madur deepak jal Poetry :  1.  Ab kanha dusaro ke dhukha                    main dhukhi hone wale     2. Pathjhar main tutti pathiyanh                  Sanchayan: Sapano ke se din	One page assignment on Manushyatha.
	Telugu Prose :   1. Rangasthalam  py                           samayaspoorthi                2. Naa vishayam Poetry :  1. Sandasham.                2. Orugallu Non-Detail :- 4th amd 5th chapters. Grammer :   Alankaralu	1.Letter  writing  2. Essay writing 3. Book Review
	French – 1. Chez le médecin.                  2. Chercher du travail                  3. Le plaisir de lire.	Project: Ecrivez les articles C/w – Compréhension  Reliez les deux phrases avec qui, que,  ou, dont

Events:

1.    1/10/13  - World Aged Day(Assembly Presentation)

2.    3/10/13  - World Habitat Day  (Assembly Presentation)

3.    4/10/13  - National Solidarity Day (Assembly Presentation)

4.    5/10/13  - International Teacher’s Day(Assembly Presentation)

5.    8/10/13  - Air Force Day +World Elders’ Day – (Assembly Presentation)

6.    10/10/13 -Academic Fair (PP1 – X)  

7.    24/10/13  - UNO Day (Assembly Presentation)

8.    8/11/13 - Junior Leadership Contest

9.    16/11/13 - Field Trip (VI-X)

10.  19/11/13  - National Unity Week – (Assembly Presentation)

Competitions:

    1. 26/10/13 - Debate Competition (English) (VI-X)

    2. 31/10/13 - Swimming Competition (VI – X)

    3. 23/11/13 - Spell Bee (VI-X)

    4.30-10-13 - ITC (VI-X)

Holidays:

1. Gandhi Jayanthi – 2/10/13

2. Dasara Break -11/10/13 to 20/10/13

3. 1/11/13 &.2/11/13 - Deepavali

4. 9/11/13 - Second Saturday

5. 14/11/13 - Muharram

* 21-10-13 – School reopens after Dasara vacation.

USSR & Books Exhibition

Orchids has always tried to inculcate reading habits among the students. The school therefore had a USSR week from 23/9/13 to 28/9/2013. All the students of I-X classes avidly read books during the specific time allotted for reading.

To motivate and encourage students to read more and to improve their thinking and writing skills, the school also organized a book fair. The three-day-exhibition by Scholastic Inc., gave the students an opportunity to browse through titles and select books which were purchased on the day of Parent- Teacher meeting on 28/9/13.

HEALTH CHECK-UP FOR TEACHERS

Members of the positive health group conducted a general check-up for all the teachers on 25/09/2013. It included checking of B.P, Sugar levels, Height, Weight and Dental Check-up. An eye-examination by Dr.Agarwal’s Eye Hospital followed.

Health Examination

The members of the Positive Health group carried out a Health Check-up for all the students at Orchids-The International School on 25/09/13. The students were provided with privilege cards and were counselled on proper brushing style and the importance of maintaining Dental Hygeine.

On the same day, Dr.Agarwal’s Eye Hospital conducted an eye screening camp. It included a retraction check-up and a counselling session. The students were counselled on healthy eating habits to safeguard vision and were provided privilege cards enumerating their various benefits. The teachers were also able to benefit from an eye examination.

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: Yatisha Rajanala