National Science Day (28/2/13)

Orchids-The International school celebrated the National Science Day on February 28 to mark the breakthrough of Professor Raman’s effort which gained him a Nobel Prize for Physics. After a preface to the significance of the National Science Day, senior students of the seventh, eight and ninth grades conducted experiments to exhibit certain scientific theories. This was preceded by a Power Point presentation by the seventh class students on the importance of conserving energy in our day-to-day life. A short video clip on the ‘importance of solar energy’ concluded the informative celebration.

Farewell Party (25/2/2013)

Saying goodbye…. A last farewell, saying adieu, goodbye, adios, au revoir, etc…. they may be said in different ways but they all have the same meaning! On the last day of their school life, the 10^th graders of our school got their farewell on 25^thFebruary. The Farewell was called ‘Spotlight’. It started off with a welcome speech given by two students of Class IX. Then we had the ramp walk and had the 10^th graders talk about their journey through out their school life!

This was followed by an award ceremony. Each one was given an individual award.  The titles of Mr and Mrs Orchids were given to Sai Rohit and Archana Dinesh respectively. A dance was performed by the 9^th class girls. Our principal Mrs Mona Mehdi then addressed a few words to the students and stressed about the importance of values learned at school and wished them good luck for the future. It was a very inspirational and motivating speech.

We later had the cake cutting ceremony. Last but not the least, a video based on the 13 years of their school life was shown. In the end, another video, prepared by the students of Class 10, about saving the girl child was also screened. It had all of us in tears.

It was an emotional, fun-filled afternoon and, we know that we’re going to miss them a lot!

Amina Maqavi & Ramya Donthireddy

Class IX Orchids – The International School

Star of the week 43: Umasree.A

Star of the week 42: Amina.m

Timetable and portion for Summative Assessment-II (2012-13)

English	L1. The man who knew too much; L2. Keeping it from Harold; L3.Best Seller; L4. The Seven ages;  L5. Oh! I wish I’d looked after me teeth; L6. Song of the rain; L7. The Bishop’s candlesticks. Three men in a boat – 9 chapters (2nd book)
Telugu II Lang                           Hindi                   French	Prose – L 5,6,8,9; Poetry – L5,6,7,10; Non-detail – L3, L5 Gadya – L1. Tum kab jaoge athithi; L2. Vaigyanik chetna ke vaahak; L3 Keechad ka kavya; L4. Dharm ki aad; L5. Shukr taarey ke samaan. Padya – L1 Ek phool ki chaah; L2. Geet-ageet;L3 Agnipath;  L4. Nayae illake mein khushboo rachthe hain haath. Sanchayan – L1Mera chota sa niji pustakalaya; L2 Hamid Khan; L3 Diye jaluthe; Grammar Lessons 5,6,7,8,9,10
Mathematics	L4. Linear Equations in one variable; L8. Quadrilaterals; L9. Areas of parallelograms and triangles; L10. Circles; L11. Constructions; L13. Surface areas and volumes; L14. Statistics; L15. Probability
Bio Science   Phy                 Chem	L1. Diversity in the living world; L2. Why do we fall ill? L1. Gravitation (from ‘Upthrust’ to the end of the lesson); L2. Work and Energy; L3. Sound L1. Atoms and molecules; L2. Structure of the atom; L3. Natural Resources
Geo                His S.Sc       Pl.Science                Eco	L-4 – Climate; L5 – Natural Vegetation; L6 – Population; Disaster management  L-1 – Forest Policy and Colonialism; L2- Clothing/Cricket L-4 – Electoral Politics; L5 – Working of Institutions; L6 – Democratic Rights L1. Poverty as a challenge; L5. Food security in India
Computers	L5. Processing tools; L6. Spreadsheet tools; L7. Social impacts of IT

Annual Sports Day

The Annual Sports Day, 2013 of Orchids-The International School was held on February 5, 2013, at the GHMC Stadium of Chandanagar. Mr V.V.S.Laxman, the Padma Shri award recipient was the Chief Guest. The dignitaries present were Chairman, Mr M. Venkatanarayana, Executive Director Mr M.Sc. Srikanth and Secretary Mr K.R.K.Reddy,

The programme started with the ceremonial Guard of Honour and March Past by the four Houses of the school- Carnation, Daffodil, Marigold and Tulip. The Chief Guest hoisted the school flag, declared the Sports Meet open and administered oath to the students. The torch-lighting ceremony inaugurated the Sports and Games of the day.

The Principal of Orchids, Mrs Mona Mehdi submitted the Annual Report and emphasized that the objective is to make all the students of the school participate in all the events. It is enthusiasm which makes participation successful.

The classical dance depicting the birth of Lord Vigneswara enthralled the audience and lent beauty and charm to the major event of the school. The displays of Yoga, Gymnastics and Taekwondo kept the audience spellbound.

Events such as Drill, March Past, track-events which included 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay for boys and girls of V-X were some of the highlights of the day. The children of classes PP I- II took part in Elephant race, Rabbit race, Cinderella race and Santa Claus race. The students of classes III & IV entertained the audience with Joker race. Flower pick-up race of class V students was a delight to watch with girls in Kashmiri costumes.

‘Fusion’ of classical and western dances ultimately focusing its attention on the trauma and agony females are presently subjected to was spectacular and message-oriented. It culminated in optimism that girls and boys, men and women will enjoy equal rights and privileges in the society which allows everyone to live with dignity.

The school’s new Logo, ‘Indian education, International approach’ was released with balloons and fire-works.

Prizes were given away by the Chief Guest. R. Raja Rithvik, the Asian Chess champ, a student of class IV in Orchids, was honoured on this occasion. Alka Paturi of class X, 2012 was given ‘Meritorious award’ for securing GPA of 10 in X Board Examination. The House Trophy was won by Carnation House for its performance during the year and on the Sports Day.

The Chief Guest addressed the students and gave an inspirational speech. He laid emphasis on the importance of sports and games and on cherishing the inherent passion which if practiced helps to reach the goal.  

The Closing Ceremony which included the lowering of the School Flag was attended by the Principal, Head Boy and four House Captains.

That which begins has to come to a close for it to begin again.

Spell Bee (16/2/13)

Dental Check-Up Camp (13/2/13)

Orchids continues in its endeavour to create awareness towards health and dental hygiene among the students. A dental camp was organized on February 13, 2013 for the all the students from PP –II to the IX. It was conducted by Smiline Dental Hospital, Srinagar Colony; a panel of doctors and assistants were present to examine and advise the students about their dental health. They also showed a powerpoint presentation on the process of brushing for the PPII students.

THE FRENCH VISITORS (12/2/2013)

The 12^th of February, 2013 was a remarkable day in Orchids. Not every day we can have the French interacting with the students studying French as a second or third language. Mrs Monique Dattrino, Mr Rene Dattrino, Mrs Ghislaine Gomes and Mr Michel Gomes visited the school, attended the morning assembly and spent some time interacting with the students of classes I-V and VI- IX separately. They explained to the students their food, their monuments, festivals and their tour in India. They visited several places from Benares to Goa and expressed their delight. They responded to the questions posed by the eager students who were thrilled to meet the French natives. The French also expressed their happiness of interaction with Indians and Indian students of French.