Mother and Child Competition (14/7/2012)

Competitions, individual or as a team, teach us much leaving an indelible impression on us. Some offer immense pleasure of participation combined with learning experience. Such is the one organized in Orchids on 14^th July, 2012.

‘Mother and Child’ formed quite an understanding team to make ‘Best out of Waste’ and  many students of classes I-X, participated in the contest cheerfully with mothers beside, guiding them to implement their plan of work efficiently on time. It was a delight to the spectators watching them at work with many things that cannot be thought useful but which went into the making of precious, artistic objects which were judged by our Principal, Mrs. Mona Mehdi who herself is an artist and our Art teacher, Mr. B. Santosh Kumar.

The outcome of the contest was the amazing merge of Beauty and Utility which could be seen in the objects materialized after the contest. What is more important- The bonding of the Mother and Child was strengthened and they carried pleasant memories of the one hour that they had spent together to compete with others. It was a delightful competition indeed!

The National Day of France (13/7/12)

In view of the second Saturday falling on July 14, French students of Orchids celebrated the National Day of France on July 13.

The morning assembly was devoted to celebrations of the National Day of France. 

Ramya Priya Donthi Reddy of class IX and Deepak J.C. of class X compered the programme which began with a PowerPoint presentation by students of class X – Sumasri kolamala and Manisha D.C. The presentation was quite informative with the details of the first storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. That was the beginning of the French revolution that brought about radical changes in the history of France. The presentation further informed the significance of the Tricolor flag which symbolized Liberty, Equality and Fraternity for all French citizens and how the French National Day is celebrated in France.

The students of class VII brought to the stage items that constitute French breakfast. The kids of class II danced to a song of La Fontain, ‘La Fourmi et la cigale’. ‘La Marseillaise’, the National Anthem of France followed by the Indian National Anthem closed the special assembly of the day.

Star of the week - 10 (Ankit Malhotra)

Star of the week: 9 (B.Sai Rohit)

Prefects' Council Election (30/6/2012)

With June ending and July just round the corner, the school is buzzing with excitement. What for? Well, elections of course!

 For the second time in Orchidian history, democracy reigns and the Prefects’ Council elections are taking place at the School and House levels. Over the course of the last ten days, prospective Head Girls and Head Boys of class X persuaded the students to vote for them through speeches, while nominated House Captains spoke to their Houses- Carnation, Daffodil, Marigold and Tulip- about the same. Along with the Captains, Vice-captains of Class IX are also voted for. Other important appointments include Cultural Secretary, Sports Captain and Discipline Incharge.

  30^th June, 2012, Election Day, has finally arrived. Pictures of the nominees have been taken and ballot boxes have been readied. All that’s left is the final casting of votes. Students of classes VI-X of Orchids-The International School are eagerly waiting to vote and welcome the Prefects’ Council of 2012. However, we also know that more than the outcome, the enriching experience of elections is important.

 Suma Kolamala

  Class : X

Theme: Uttarakhand (The Land of Gods)

Koffee with Parents (23/6/2012)

23.6.12 was a day of ‘KOFFEE with Parents’ at Orchids. Parents who really make a lot of difference attended the programme which was meant to be an Interactive session. Principal, Ms. Mona Mehdi gave an introductory address which was informative and promising. All about Orchids- from its Mission and Vision, its Philosophy, Policies and Rules, to its activities and endeavours to progress constantly were elaborated. Parents were also motivated to encourage their children to grab opportunities and participate in all the programmes, activities and competitions which gradually improve their skills and performance. Orchids exists for the children and their all-round development.

Mr. Sri Ram, Head of Shree Sahasraa Foundation who handles Abacus and Vedic Math classes at Orchids demonstrated how the subjects make children excel in Maths.

The Interactive Session impressed the audience and closed with Parent Representatives nominated for all the classes. Another beginning again!