Orientation Programme (3/4/2013)

New Academic Session starts from 1st April 2013

WOMEN’S DAY AT ORCHIDS

Peace and social progress require the active participation and equality of women, and to acknowledge the contribution of women to international peace and security a day is exclusively dedicated to the celebration of the world’s women.

International Women's Day is celebrated in Orchids very cheerfully. During the special assembly students spoke about the significance of Women’s Day and a song ‘Power of women’ was sung by a group of teachers marking the significant day. The strength and power of women cannot be underestimated. If women are empowered the society and a nation are empowered.

Principal of Orchids, Mrs. Mona Mehdi introduced the Chief Guest of the day, Mrs. Smita Dugar to the participants. The day was made more significant by Smita, recognized internationally for her culinary skills. She is a Global Indian who believes that there are no boundaries when it comes to food. Smita loved the whole experience of ‘Masterchef India’ and her winning dish ‘Desi Videshi Platter’ was an instant hit. Cooking for HRH Maharaja Arvind Singhji of Mewar and winning the challenge in City Palace, Udaipur was her major high.

Orchids was honoured on having Mrs. Smita as the judge of the culinary products of the parent and teacher participants, who geared up all their skills to participate in the contest arranged on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Various appetizing cuisines of the enthusiastic contestants, neatly arranged, enticed the taste buds of the viewers. The aroma of the sweets and savouries filled the air and the delicious delicacies made a delightful scene.

Mrs. Smita tested the flavour of all the luscious items to decide the prize-winning dishes. As she asserted cooking is done out of love and love can help us to master the art.

Farewell Party (25/2/2013)

Saying goodbye…. A last farewell, saying adieu, goodbye, adios, au revoir, etc…. they may be said in different ways but they all have the same meaning! On the last day of their school life, the 10^th graders of our school got their farewell on 25^thFebruary. The Farewell was called ‘Spotlight’. It started off with a welcome speech given by two students of Class IX. Then we had the ramp walk and had the 10^th graders talk about their journey through out their school life!

This was followed by an award ceremony. Each one was given an individual award.  The titles of Mr and Mrs Orchids were given to Sai Rohit and Archana Dinesh respectively. A dance was performed by the 9^th class girls. Our principal Mrs Mona Mehdi then addressed a few words to the students and stressed about the importance of values learned at school and wished them good luck for the future. It was a very inspirational and motivating speech.

We later had the cake cutting ceremony. Last but not the least, a video based on the 13 years of their school life was shown. In the end, another video, prepared by the students of Class 10, about saving the girl child was also screened. It had all of us in tears.

It was an emotional, fun-filled afternoon and, we know that we’re going to miss them a lot!

Amina Maqavi & Ramya Donthireddy

Class IX Orchids – The International School

Star of the week 43: Potnuri Sri Sai Rajesh Vaishnavi

Star of the week:42 (Archana Dinesh )

Annual Sports Day

The Annual Sports Day, 2013 of Orchids-The International School was held on February 5, 2013, at the GHMC Stadium of Chandanagar. Mr V.V.S.Laxman, the Padma Shri award recipient was the Chief Guest. The dignitaries present were Chairman, Mr M. Venkatanarayana, Executive Director Mr M.Sc. Srikanth and Secretary Mr K.R.K.Reddy,

The programme started with the ceremonial Guard of Honour and March Past by the four Houses of the school- Carnation, Daffodil, Marigold and Tulip. The Chief Guest hoisted the school flag, declared the Sports Meet open and administered oath to the students. The torch-lighting ceremony inaugurated the Sports and Games of the day.

The Principal of Orchids, Mrs Mona Mehdi submitted the Annual Report and emphasized that the objective is to make all the students of the school participate in all the events. It is enthusiasm which makes participation successful.

The classical dance depicting the birth of Lord Vigneswara enthralled the audience and lent beauty and charm to the major event of the school. The displays of Yoga, Gymnastics and Taekwondo kept the audience spellbound.

Events such as Drill, March Past, track-events which included 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay for boys and girls of V-X were some of the highlights of the day. The children of classes PP I- II took part in Elephant race, Rabbit race, Cinderella race and Santa Claus race. The students of classes III & IV entertained the audience with Joker race. Flower pick-up race of class V students was a delight to watch with girls in Kashmiri costumes.

‘Fusion’ of classical and western dances ultimately focusing its attention on the trauma and agony females are presently subjected to was spectacular and message-oriented. It culminated in optimism that girls and boys, men and women will enjoy equal rights and privileges in the society which allows everyone to live with dignity.

The school’s new Logo, ‘Indian education, International approach’ was released with balloons and fire-works.

Prizes were given away by the Chief Guest. R. Raja Rithvik, the Asian Chess champ, a student of class IV in Orchids, was honoured on this occasion. Alka Paturi of class X, 2012 was given ‘Meritorious award’ for securing GPA of 10 in X Board Examination. The House Trophy was won by Carnation House for its performance during the year and on the Sports Day.

The Chief Guest addressed the students and gave an inspirational speech. He laid emphasis on the importance of sports and games and on cherishing the inherent passion which if practiced helps to reach the goal.  

The Closing Ceremony which included the lowering of the School Flag was attended by the Principal, Head Boy and four House Captains.

That which begins has to come to a close for it to begin again.