Thursday, 1 November 2012

National Schools Chess Championship 2012 - R. Raja Rithvik

                                                     II Position - National Level
                                           Orchids congratulates the proud parents


Orchids – The International School is proud to state that Raja Rithvik R , a student of Class IV in our school, has bagged the Silver Medal in the National Schools Chess Championship – 2012 in the Under – 9 category held at Ludlow Castle Sports Complex, New Delhi, on the 30th October 2012.
He scored 7.5 points out of 9 rounds in the National event which had more than 100 top players from other states. The event was conducted on Swiss League basis.
Rithvik was felicitated along with his parents at a special assembly at school. Our Principal Ms Mona Mehdi complimented him on his focus, diligence and dedication towards the game. She also acknowledged his parents’ involvement in nurturing his inherent talent.
It adds to our happiness that Rithvik has been selected to represent India in the Prestigious Asian Schools Chess Championship – 2012 which is going to be conducted by the Asian Chess Federation from 13-12-12 to 20-12-12 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. We wish him all success in the event and we hope that he will win greater laurels for our state and country.

Saturday, 20 October 2012

Academic Fair ‘Showcase’ (20/10/12)

Academic Fair ‘Showcase’ was organized in Orchids-The International School on 20.10.12. To start with, ‘Shaan-e-Awadh’ attempted to capture the essence of Lucknow in the students’ lobby. ‘The Rumi Darwaza’ the imposing gateway in Lucknow, opened the doors to the Academic Fair. Varieties of work of Chickenkari- Shadow, Murri, Tapchi along with Zardosi were exhibited. Antique furniture and crockery was also for display. Marvellous Moghal art on ‘Bhojpatre’ adorned the glasses. Shatranj players were blissfully engrossed in their play demanding all concentration. The special delicacies of Lucknow enticed the visitors to have a taste of the land. A PowerPoint presentation informed all that we need to know of Lucknow, one of the most attractive tourist places. The Kathak form of dance mesmerized the audience.

The junior classes beginning with PP1 – class III showcased fruits and vegetables, community helpers, festivals of Andhra Pradesh, animal and plant kingdom and different seasons. Classes of IV and V together presented working models of human body systems and banking system clubbed with basic concepts of Mathematics. The junior wing had separate focus given to English, French, Hindi, Telugu, Science and Social. Art projected ‘Best out of Waste’ and fashion trends. The Senior Wing had marvellous exhibits of Science, Social, Math and Rubik’s cube. Languages English, French, Hindi and Telugu presented skits, characterizations, dance and narration along with models. All the students gave their best which made their work amazing.

The entire school gained a lot of experience through participation in the Academic Fair which, certainly, is very important to the educational development. The students identified their interests and skills, polished their abilities and extended their educational experience of the classroom. The projects encouraged students to design and implement, promote analytical skills and foster creativity. As a team working for a common cause, they learnt to cooperate with parents, teachers and their peers. Their combined efforts contributed to the design, implementation and success of ‘Showcase’ of Orchids. Mr. Gurunadkarni, chief guest for the occasion congratulated the students and staff members for the excellent exhibits.


Exhibition of paintings by the students, art teacher Mr. Santosh and our Principal Mrs Mona Mehdi, formed a special attraction of the day.

Thursday, 4 October 2012

LEARNING LOG FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER (2012)



Month’s Focus: Communal Harmony
     
SUBJECT
       
SYLLABUS
FIELD TRIP/PROJECT WORK/
SPECIAL ACTIVITY

English
MCB:
The Magic of words
Heal the earth
Activity: Answering questions, Formal letter.
Literature:
The speckled Band-I
The speckled Band
Mathematics
Understanding quadrilaterals.
Practical Geometry
Linear equation in one variable.

Activity: Sum of angles in a Quadrilateral is 3600
Social Science
History:
Reforms in Indian Society.
Colonialism and Urban changes.
Activity: (1) Collect some pictures of social Reformers in Indian Society.


(2)  Make a table of state wise crops in India
Civics:
The police and the courts.
Marginalization and Social Justice.
Geo:
Major crops and Agriculture developments
Manufacturing Industry.
Science
Physics
Light- Reflection, Refraction, Human eye
The Universe

Refraction through glass slab and prism.
Chemistry
Coal and Petroleum
Action of acids on carbohydrates.
Biology
Cell structure and functions.
Reproduction

To observe a chick egg cell after boiling and observe Yolk and albumin
II Language
Telugu
Poetry: Kamksha, Kanyaka
Prose: Suravaram Prathapa Reddy, Cimatalli, Viswasam
Non detail: Sir Arther Coton
Grammar
Project work on the superstitions undergoing in the society.
Hindi
Jhab sinema ne bolna sikha
Soodhama charith
Jhaham pahiya hei
Akbari lotta
Paper ya thermocol se pahiya banvaya jhayega
French

Des nouvelles de Lyon
Bon appétit
Describe the festival Dusshera, Diwali

Speak about French Food.
III Language
Telugu
Prakasam Pantulu, Mana Rashtramu, Bala Bhatudu, Golukonda, Lekha, Khadgatikkanna, Vemananeetulu
Lesson reading
Worksheet-State names in Golukonda.
Hindi:
Keral ka nimanthran, Paramvir senani, Ganpati aur kuber
Kerala par project work karvaya jhayega

French:

Les Passe temps
La maison
Grammar - Les adjectifs/ I’ article partitif
L’article partitif inégatif
Chart work based on the lésons « Les Passe temps »

Sanskrit :
Geetaah
Maxmullar
Sangeetham
Durlabhitah Bhartaah
Worksheet in sangeetham
 Grammar
Creative writing skills/English Language Enhancement skills

Creative: Writing a newspaper report
Paragraph writing
Book report.

Computer Science
Creating a chart
Using excel as data base
Advance features of excel
Log on to Access
  1. Creating a graphical analysis of performance data of the class
  2. Creating an employee database in excel
Music
1.Tum hi ho mata…
2. Heal the world 3.Smile.4. French song


Games
Basketball, Football and Throw ball.

Competitions
G.K Quiz
Swimming
Extempore speech
13/10/2012
8/11/2012
24/11/2012

Events and Celebrations:
1.         1/10/2012 – World aged day (A.P)
2.         3/10/2012 – World habitat day (A.P)
3.         4/10/2012 -    National Solidarity day.(A.P)
4.        6/10/2012  -  PTM + Book fair + World wild life  day
5.        8/10/2012 –  Air Force Day (A.P)
6.        20/10/2012 – Academic Fair (Nur – X)
7.        31/10/2012 – Sardar Patel Jayanthi.(A.P)
8.        1/11/2012 – A.P. Formation day (A.P)
9.        3/11/2012 – Junior Leadership Contest (J L C)
10.    10/11/2012 – Field Trip (VI – X ) 
11.    14/11/2012 –       Children’s Day
12.    17/11/2012 – II/ Lang Calligraphy (VI – X)

Holidays:

1.    2/10/2012 – Gandhi Jayanthi
2.    21/10/2012 to 28/10/2012 – Dusshera break (School reopens on 29/10/2012)
3.    27/10/2012 – Bakrid
4.    12/11/2012 – Narakachaturdasi
5.    13/11/2012 - Deepavali