Saturday, 31 August 2013

G.K Quiz

The Inter-House Quiz was conducted for the senior students on 31-8-2013. Four students were selected from each house on the basis of a preliminary written quiz. There were four rounds covering aspects related to Science, English, General Knowledge and Current Affairs. The students participated with a lot of enthusiasm and confidence.

Monday, 26 August 2013

Star of the week 17: Sama samar simha reddy


Theme: Vikram Sarabhai - The Father of the Indian Space Program

The students of Class IX were assigned the theme ‘Vikram Sarabhai – The Father of the Indian Space Program’ for their assembly presentation. The week began with a brief introduction of the renowned scientist. On the second day, the ideas behind the launch of the satellite ’Aryabhatta’ were explained. A creative replica of the rocket was also shown. On the third day, Dr Sarabhai’s wife, Mrinalini and their two children were introduced.  Their contributions to the society were also highlighted. The fourth day was the day of the quiz in which students of all the classes participated with a lot of enthusiasm.

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Timetable and Portion for Summative Assessment – I (2013 -14)


Computers
(10/9/13)
L1.Convergence & computing technology; L2. Communication technology; L3.Operating systems
L4. Word processing tools

English
(11/9/13)
L1. The Brook; L2. How I taught my grandmother to read; L3. People L4. The Road not Taken; L5. A dog named Duke; L6. The Solitary Reaper; L7. Adventure L8. Lord Ullin’s daughter; L9. Villa for Sale; L10.Environment; 11. Three men in a Boat – novel Part 1;Future Tense, Reference,  Modals
      


             II Lang        
           (12/9/13)



Telugu - Poetry– L1. Shivadhanurbhangamu; L2.Kasipattana Vishishtata; L3. Parijhathapa haranamu;
Prose – L4.Kodigudduantha godhumaginja; L5.  Astavadhanam; L6. Asha-nirasha; Non-detail –L7. Andhra Bhojudu; L8.Satyalingam Nayakar; Grammar
 

Hindi - Gadhya – L1.Dhool;L2.Dukh ka adhikaar; L3.Everest meri shikar yatra; Padhya – L4.Raidas key pad;L5.Raheem ke pad; L6.Aadmi nama:Sanchayan – L7.Gillu; smriti – L8.Kallukumhaar ki anakoti; Vyakaran; apatith gadyansh; kavyansh; patralekhan; nibandh lekhan
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French - 1 – 0. La France; L1 Au Lycée; L3. La Famille ; L4. Une journée bien réglée; L5.Les Saisons ; L6. Voyages

 
Social Science
(14/9/13)
 Geography - L1. India – Physical setting ; L2. Physical Features of India ; L3. Drainage
 History - L-1 – The  French Revolution; L2- Nazism and the rise of Hitler
Pol. ScI. - L1–Democracy in the contemporary world; L2. How Democracy? Why Democracy? L3. Constitutional Design
 Eco  - L1 A village called Palampur; L2. People as a resource
Science
(16/9/13)

Biology - L1. Improvement in food resources; L2.Fundamental unit of life; L3. Tissues
Physics - L1.Motion; L2. Force and laws of motion; L3.Gravitation (till pg. 139)
Chemistry -L1. Matter in our surroundings; L2. Is matter around us pure?

Mathematics
(18/9/13)
L1. Number system; L2. Polynomials; L3. Lines and Angles; L4. Triangles; L5. Heron’s Formula; L6. Euclid’s geometry; L7. Co-ordinate geometry

REVISION PLANNER

Date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Monday
2/9/13
            

History L1

Maths L1

Eng L1

  Bio L1
II L –T – L1, 2 ; H – L1,2; Fr – L1,2

Phy L1

English L2

     Computer Practicals
Tuesday
3/9/13



History L2
Maths L2

Eng - Grammar

Physics – L1,2

II L – T – L 3,4; H – 3,4; Fr–3,4

Maths L3

Geo  L1

Games
Wed
4/9/13



Pol.Sc.L1
Club Activity
Eng L3,4

Maths L4

Chem L1

Geo  L2

English L5

Maths  L5
II L – T - L5,6;
H – L5,6; Fr– L5,6
Friday
6/9/13



Pol.Sc.L2

English L6,7,8

Maths L6

Physics  L3

Biology  L2
II L – T – L7,8; H –L7,8;
Fr – L6

Chem L1
II L – T, H, Fr – Grammar
Maths L6
Saturday
7/9/13


Eco L1

Eco L2

English L11

Maths L7

Chem L2

II L – T, H, Fr - Grammar

Chem L2

Bio L3                       Geo L3
 


Thursday, 8 August 2013

Eid Celebration

Eid was celebrated in Orchids-The International school, in accordance with the festivity associated with the festival on Thursday, 8/8/13.
The students of VIII and IX classes gave a presentation on the festival and the significance behind it. They informed about the strict penance and the prolonged fasting that precedes the festival. Details were given about how the final day of Ramzan-the holy month of the Muslims, is celebrated after the sighting of the moon. It was followed by an Eid song by the pre-primary.
Boys wearing kurta pyjamas hugged one another, wishing ID-MUBARAK.

The principal, Mrs.Mona Mehdi in her address to the students, told them that religious tolerance and brotherhood are an integral part of the Indian culture and a must for the development of the nation and a healthy soceity.

Saturday, 3 August 2013

Face & Hand Painting

The students of Classes VI – X had a wonderful opportunity to exhibit their creative skills and sense of colour when they participated in the Face/Hand painting Competition that was held on 3-8-13. They worked in pairs and used their imagination as well as a myriad of colours to come up with a variety of monsters, animals and even skulls.  

Thursday, 1 August 2013

LEARNING LOG FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2013



Month’s Focus: Feel proud to be an Indian
     SUBJECT
             SYLLABUS
FIELD TRIP/PROJECT WORK/SPECIAL ACTIVITY

English
Lord Ullin’s daughter
Villa for Sale
MCB – Environment
Three men in a Boat – 1
WB – Future Tense, Reference, Modals

             Talk on Environmental issues

Mathematics
Co-ordinate Geometry
 Euclid’s geometry
Heron’s Formula
Revision for SA 1

Peg board activity to identify the co-ordinates

Social Science
 Geo –    Drainage; Climate
 Disaster Management -  Man-made disasters    
 Pol. Sc –  Electoral Politics
Economics – People as a resource
Map pointing – identifying and locating dams on a map of India.
Two page assignment on any 1 member of the Drafting Committee
A two page report on an Indian political party


Science
 Chemistry –Is matter around us pure?
Atoms and molecules
Physics – Force; Laws of Motion;   
         Gravitation
Biology – Tissues
Separation of substances
Verification of centripetal & centrifugal forces

1To study the slides of a) onion peel and b) human cheek cells
2.To identify parenchyma, sclerenchyma tissues in plants, striated muscle fibres and nerve tissue in animals from prepared slides
3. To test the presence of a) starch in the food sample and b) adulterant metanil yellow in pulses.


II Language
Telugu: L4 – Parijhathapa haranamu,
 L5 – Thummachettu;
Non-detail – Swasakhthikini darsanam
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Hindi: Tum kab javoge athithi; Geet-ageet; Vigyanik chethna ke vaahak; Agnipath
French – 1 Les Saisons
 2 Voyages
Vyasarachana, lekha
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Aagey badhtey Bharatiya mahilaon se sambandhith chitron ka sangrah keejiye avum sanshipth jaankari likhiye.

1 Ecrire des messages et les recettes a l’imperatif
2 Poser des questions
Creative writing skills

1 Narration of the story Lord Ullin’s Daughter
 2 Article Writing
Computer Science
L3 – Operating System

L4 Word Processing tools
Working on Windows Explorer, Control panel, Customising the desktop, Start Menu & working with Windows accessorie.
 Working on alignments, bullets, paragraph, borders, fonts, tabs, headers, footers, ets.
  Music
Ekta Swatantra; Vande Mataram

 Games
Basket ball

Competitions
Hand Painting/Face Painting Competition(VI-X) – 3/8/13
Basketball (VI-X) – 17/8/13 & 24/8/13; G.K.Quiz (VI-X) – 31/8/13


Events and Celebrations:
1. Hand Painting/Face Painting Competition  (VI-X) – 3/8/13
2 Hiroshima day -- Assembly Presentation -     
    6/8/13
3. Independence Day celebration -15/8/13
4. Basketball final - (VI-X) – 24/8/13
5. G.K.Quiz – 31/8/13
6 Teacher’s day + Mother Theresa’s day -    
      5/9/13
7. Hindi Diwas - Assembly presentation -   
      14/9/13
8. International Day of peace - Assembly
       presentation – 21/9/13
9. World Tourism Day -Assembly presentation  
       27/9/13


Assessment:
SA – I (VI – X) - 10/9/13 to 18/9/2013
Others – 1.Revision week - 2/9/13 to 7/9/13
2. Educational tour – 20/9/13 to 26/9/13
3. USSR Week – 23/9/13 to 27/9/13
4. PTM – SA1+Book Fair – 28/9/13
Holidays: 1. Ramzan (Id-ul-Fitr)–9/8/13
2. Second Saturday – 10/8/13
3. Varalakshmi Vratam – 16/8/13
4. Raksha Bandhan – 20/8/13
5. Krishnashtami  -29/8/13
6. Vinayaka Chavithi – 9/9/13
6. Ganesh Immersion –19/9/13