The 12th Junior Leadership Contest

The 12^th Junior Leadership Contest, the novel and unique interschool competition of Orchids, once again attracted participants from leading schools of Hyderabad on 7.11.14.Each school was represented by six students of VIII and IX classes, ready to compete with others and take the lead. They were all leaders in their own right, leading their school from the front with their commitment, confidence and competence.

The assertive and motivational School Song by the School choir befitted the significant Opening ceremony which was graced by Principal of Orchids, Mr. C.Srikanth and teachers of the contesting schools. 

The Chief Guest of the Valedictory Function,  motivated the students to dream big and aspire and conveyed her good wishes to all the participants and winners of the contest. She asserted that Honesty, Confidence, Compassion and decision making skills shape them into future leaders. The lessons learnt are more valuable than the awards. Every participant is a winner as the Chief Guest asserted.

  

 ‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are a leader.’

The Junior Leadership Contest definitely offers its participants a platform of opportunities to explore, experience and excel in skills of leadership. The prize winning teams were Orchids- The International School, Delhi Public School, Secunderabad, and Jubilee Hills Public School, Hyderabad. Rayyan Asif Khan of Orchids, P.V. Nishit of DPS, Secunderabad, Sai Ram G. of Orchids bagged the first, second and the third prizes respectively.

Orchids extends its best wishes to the Individual and Team prize winners.

Children's Day Celebrations

Childhood is a memorable phase in everyone’s life. A day for children coincides with the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first P.M. of India.

Children’s Day celebrated on Nov 14 was a spectacular show. The morning assembly was a special one conducted with all its regular features by teachers. Later the one- hour programme presented by  teachers for entertaining children incorporated songs, skits, PowerPoint presentation, jokes and Magic Show. Students were immensely pleased and applauded each and every programme.   

Star of the Week 10/11/14

Pawan Kalyan

Star of the Week of 3/11/14 is Ayesha

Swachh Bharat National level Campaign on 18.10.14

Orchids-The International School organized an event in connection with the Swachh Bharat National level Campaign on 18.10.14. Principal of Orchids Mr. C. Srikanth welcomed the Chief Guest, Mr. V. Jagadeshwar Goud, Corporator 113 Division, Mr. Tagore, President, Kavuri Hills Society and Mr. Ishwar, Zonal Head, Orchids-The International School. Classes of VI, VII and VIII presented a cultural programme including a Telugu folk dance, songs in Hindi and Telugu and a skit in English. An interesting PowerPoint presentation was shown to create an awareness to work for clean surroundings which makes a clean nation possible.

Mr. Ishwar and Mr. V. Jagadeshwar Goud  emphasized that if every citizen of India feels the responsibility and contributes his share for a clean nation, the objective of achieving Swachh Bharat is sure to materialize. Memento presentation by the Zonal Head to the Chief Guest followed the pledge taken by everyone to make the Swachh Bharat mission a success.

The area in front of the school was swept, weeds were taken out near the plants in the school compound and there was also a plantation programme in this regard.

LEARNING LOG FOR OCTOBER- NOVEMBER 2014-15

ORCHIDS – THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

LEARNING LOG FOR OCTOBER- NOVEMBER 2014-15

Name:                                                                                                          Class: VIII

Month’s Focus: Being considerate

SUBJECT	SYLLABUS	FIELD TRIP/PROJECT WORK/SPECIAL ACTIVITY
English	M.C.B: The old demon, One thousand cranes. Literature: The letter ‘A’, The best Christmas present in the world.	Letter writing Diary entry
Mathematics	Chapter -2,3,4,& 5	Angles sum property of Quadrilateral
Social Science	Geo– Agriculture, Major Crops and agricultural manufacturing Industries. History – Reforms in Indian society Civics – The police and the court	Collection of weather details of Hyderabad for a month. Map activity - Marking of wildlife sanctuaries in India.   A report on the student population of the school
Science	Combustion and flame, Cell – Structure & Functions, Some natural phenomena, sound.	Different zones  of flames.
II Language	Telugu: Ajantha chitralu, Harichandrudu, chinnappude, Jeevana Bhasyam. ____________________________ Hindi:Kabir ki sakiya, Kamchor ____________________________­­­­­­ French –Leçon9. Aneesh  partira  bientôt. Leçon 10.La météo.	Ajanthra chitralanu konni sekarinchi konni vakyalanu rayumu. _____________________________ Write an article on C.V. Raman _____________________________ Redigez une carte postale Lisez le conte et entourez la bonne reponse.
III Language	Telugu _ Prakasham Panthulu, Mana Rastram, Bala Bhatulu, Golkonda, Lekha, Kadga Tikkana Hindi- Chitrakar aur Chitr, Khali Chidiya, Suroli Khoyal. Sanskrit- Pandith Purandhar, Ambika Dutt Vyasaha, Patram Mitram Prathi, Yasholipsaha Karna. French – Lesson -4 & Lésson- 5	Yuddha Veerula Chitrala Sekharana
Creative Writing Skills		Book Review
Computer Science	Working with Queries	Create a data base friend record.
Music	Teri hai zameen; Showers of blessing;Tum hi ho maata; Hum honge kaamyab; There in the sky
Games	Basketball
Competitions	1. Swimming Competition (VI – X) – 1/11/14 2.Spell Bee (VI-X) -15/11/14 3.ITC(VI-X) – 29/11/14

Events and celebrations:

1.    World Elders’ Day - 8/10/14 (Assembly Presentation)

2.    Junior Leadership Contest – 7/11/14

3.    Children’s Day Celebration– 14/11/14

Holidays:

1. Diwali – 22/10/14 – 25/10/14

2. Muharram – 4/11/14

3. Second Saturday – 8/11/14

4. Fourth Saturday – 22/11/14

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Circular 53

Ref. No: 1032/A/PC/14-15/53                                                                                  Date: 9/10/14

                                                       

                                                            SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I

                                                       RESCHEDULED SCHOOL TIMINGS

Dear parent,

1.       Keeping in view the Summative Assessment – I for Grade I to V which will be held with effect from 13/10/14 (Monday), the school timings would be as under for the entire school. (Pre- Primary to Class- X) from 13/10/14 to 16/10/14.

                    a) Reporting time: 8:30am

                    b) Dispersal time: 01:40pm

2.       As per the instructions of management students who have cleared all their school fee dues would be permitted to appear in the exam. ( Kindly ignore, if fees is already paid).

3.       The school will revert back to normal timings from 17/10/14 (Friday).

4.       Keeping in view the Summative Assessment – I for grades I to V, Academic Fair scheduled on 18/10/14 is postponed. The new date will be informed shortly.

Regards

C. Srikanth

Principal