Annual Day Celebrations

‘Incredible India’, the programme incorporating a unifying skit, songs and dances articulating the typical art forms of the various states, conveyed the astounding  unity in diversity of our country. Each and every student of the school became a joyful participant involved in contributing his/her best to the mighty event, enthralling the audience.

 The Principal of Orchids, Ms. Mona Mehdi gave the welcome address highlighting the achievements of Orchidians during the year. The Chief Guest of the function was Prof. Faiz Ahmed Khan, Dept. of Chemistry, IIT Hyderabad and the Guest of Honour was Mr. M. Venkata Narayana, Chairman of Orchids and Gowtham Educational Institutions. They emphasized the role of educational institutions in making students global citizens with human values.

Merit certificates (to Archana Dinesh and B. Sai Rohit of the academic year 2012-13) and House trophies were given away by the Chief Guest who also released Chrysalis-2014, the school magazine.

The participants in the skit were from classes IX, VIII, V and III. The whole theme was interlinked with their conversations which unified all the events into one major event. The songs of the Annual event included the School Song, Songs in French and Chhattisgarh and the song ‘We are the world’. Dances began with a prayerful, traditional dance of invocation ‘Ganesh Stuthi’ continued with a dance of the pre-primary section and folk dances of Andhra, Goa, Bengal, Gujarat, Punjab and Kashmir. Fashion Show and Qawali formed the other attractions of the day. The Grand Finale, ‘Mile sur mera tumhara’ conveyed the most incredible ‘Unity in Diversity’ of the country.

The programme was well attended by dignitaries, parents, grandparents and guardians of Orchidians and sustained their attention from the beginning to the National Anthem which concluded the day’s programme.

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                                                                  VIII A- A.Sahithi

                                                      VIII B - Brahmini Cherukuri

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                                                        (VIIIA) Hrishi Vardhan Reddy

                                                            (VIIIB) Archish Gadey

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                                                                    VIII B - Harshith Dronavalli                                                                    VIII A - Khushi Goel

Kids' Carnival Dec 2013

Kids’ Carnival – 2013 of Orchids – The International School was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Z.H.Zaidi who was Director and Head of the Institute of Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for Handicapped under Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India, Mumbai. The special guests of the day, 28.12.13, were Mrs. Z.H.Zaidi and Mrs Shakeba Principal, FIITJEE World School. The Chief Guest addressed the gathering and commended the organization of events like Kids’ Carnival, the funds of which are used for assisting a noble cause. Mrs. Mona Mehdi, Principal of Orchids – The International School informed in her address that Social work  ought to be given due  importance by the educational institutions so that students learn to do their share of work for the society.

Kids’ Carnival had the stalls of the four Houses of the school Carnation, Daffodil, Marigold and Tulip put up, besides the stall of Nachiketa Tapovan and that of Art and Craft.

It was a day of fun and frolic with music, games, horse and camel rides, bouncing arena and a lot to shop at each and every stall. It became a chosen day for the former students of Orchids to meet and interact with one another and with their juniors.

The highlight of Kids’ Carnival always remains ‘ The Treasure Hunt’. It was conducted by Mrs. Mona Mehdi who gave interesting clues to the students to find who the person is. The excited, and active student found the treasure to his delight. With the announcement of the lucky winners of the Lucky draw and Principal Mrs. Mona Mehdi distributing the prizes the Carnival – 2013 drew to a close.

Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Celebration is a much – awaited event in Orchids. Though a lot of preparation takes place in the depiction of ‘The Nativity Play’ the anticipation is full of pleasant surprises like the arrival of Santa Claus amidst a lot of cheer and a wagon of gifts. ‘The Nativity play’ was a marvelous presentation of the birth of Jesus Christ. The school choir continued to render sonorous Christmas Carols throughout the celebration.

This year’s Santa indeed decided to teach the audience the quality of patience. No one knew who was arriving as the beloved Santa till they heard the voice of Santa. Patience is fruitful. It makes us reap the rewards.

Mrs. Mona Mehdi, Principal of Orchids – The International School addressed the gathering and thanked all whose ardent efforts went into a wonderful celebration that ended with cake cutting and hearty wishes for a  ‘ A Merry Christmas’ reverberating.

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                                                     VIII A- Samvit Anand Valluri

                                                           VIII B - Apoorva Samasani