CHILDREN’S DAY

4th NOV, 15

Children’s day was celebrated in at OMK with great enthusiasm. The

celebration began with the morning assembly conducted by the

teachers which was followed by a beautiful song by Mr. Rajdeep

(E.T). The Principal, Mr. Madhukar Jha addressed the students and

encouraged to dream big and work hard. Children’s day without the

felicitation of the children is of no use. Keeping this in mind the top

five scorers of grade 5 to 8 were appreciated. The celebration ended

with fun and frolic.

PRE PRIMARY WORKSHOP – 31ST OCT

Oxford University Press organized a day long workshop on new

teaching methodologies for the pre – primary teachers at Buddha

Heritage Hotel on 31st Oct 2015. The objective of the workshop was

to enable the teachers to occupy their necessary skills and attributes of

modern teacher concept. OMK has sent three teachers Ms. Mamta

Raj, Ms Neha and Ms Priti to attend the valuable workshop.

SHIKSHA DIVAS

10th Nov 2015

The Bihar government has organized a two day event on the occasion

of shiksha Divas at S.K Memorial Hall on 10-11 Nov, 14 to

commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first education minister

Dr. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad. Open Minds – A Birla School,

Kankarbagh also participated in this colourful event. The students of

grade 4-5 were awarded with a certificate and a momento trophy from

education Dept., Bihar. The group was accompanied by the team of 6

teachers Ms. Tabassum, Ms. Kyati, the dance teacher Anita and

Richa, Ashutosh Sir along with the Activity coordinator Ms. Sania

Jan.

PIDILITE SCIENCE PROJECT

30th Oct, 2015

The students took active part in the science Project conducted by

Fevicol, Pidilite. Pidilite science project is an annual nationwide

competition that identifies the talent from across the schools in the

country. The students of grade 7 and 8 prepared the 3-D model of

their interpretations of the topic given. The winners of the competition

were awarded with certificates.

AXIS BANK DRAWING COMPETITION

21st Nov 2015

The school organized a painting competition in collaboration with

Axis Bank. The students of grade 3to 5 actively participated in this

painting competition. The themes of the painting were given by the

Bank. The winners were awarded with certificates and the gift

hampers from the Bank.

OUP WORKSHOP FOR ELT

28th Nov 2015

The Oxford University workshop was organized in Hotel Gargee

Grand on 28th Nov, 15 for the English teachers. The main objective of

the workshop was to enhance the Higher Order Thinking Skills in the

students. The resource person Ms. Mala Palani aimed at introducing

ideas about how lessons can lend themselves for the integration of

various skills. Ms. Manisha Prakash and Ms. Sania Jan attended the

workshop from OMK.

CPR WORKSHOP – 5th Sept. 2015

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop was conducted by

Dr. Rajneesh of American Heart Association. The teachers were made

aware about the various causes of heart attack. To deal with the

situation the staff members were taught how to Dr. Rajneesh and his

team also answered various queries put up the teachers. The workshop

was also attended by our director Dr. Reinhold and honourable

Principal Mr. Madhukar Jha.

DAINIK JAGRAN SANSKARSHALA

20th Nov 2015

Dainik Jagran Sanskarshala was conducted in the school on 30th Nov,

15 across grades 3 to 8. Dainik Jagran through sanskarshala, attempts

to contribute to the holistic learning process so that our kids of today

become aware, responsible and confident citizens of tomorrow. The

students enthusiastically participated in their test of moral values. The

exam was coordinated by Mr. Mukesh Raj.

Foundation’s Day

12th December 2015

“High Standards are the foundation of great achievements”

Open Minds – A Birla School celebrated its 3rd Foundation’s Day on

12th Dec, 15 with gusto, ardor and enthusiasm. The middle school

presented a vibrant and colourful show on this day. Our Principal Mr.

Madhukar Jha also presented the annual report on this occasion.

Felicitation Ceremony for Perfect Attendance

12th Dec, 2015

The students of grade V to VIII were felicitated for the achievement

of perfect attendance. The students were awarded with the certificate

for their efforts. Good attendance helps kids succeed in school and

bolster their self esteem.

Christmas Celebration

24th Dec 2015

The festival of Christmas was celebrated with gaiety in the school.

The school were a festive look. The special assembly was organized

on this day by Primary students. The children sang in a very festive

mood and danced to the Christmas numbers. The school echoed with

the holy hymns recited by the students and teachers.

National Level of GOF

5th February 2016.

The National Level of Green Olympiad Foundation was conducted in

school premises. Live Olympiad assessment is based on a common,

neutral syllabus that allows students from various boards to

participate. About 750 students participated in school level and about

130 students were selected for the national level students from all

subjects and classes are made to sit together and are provided with

tablets to take assessment.

Berlin Test

20th Feb 2016

An International level Math Olympiad was conducted for all students

of Grades 7 and 8 on 20/02/2016.

The key competences tested are logical combination and practical

application of mathematics, not just pure knowledge of formulas and

the use of them. The test gives the student the possibility to compare

his understanding of mathematics with the international school-level

expected from his grade in other countries (like Britain, USA,

Germany, Switzerland, Australia).

Congratulations to Aarav Raj of Grade 8 (Omega)

on becoming the 1st National Taekwondo Player

of the School

POSTER MAKING AND PAINTING COMPETITION

17th April 2015

POSTER MAKING COMPETITION FOR GRADE 5-8

PAINTING COMPETITION FOR GRADE 1-4

Painting reflects the artistic side of human brain. This improve

students imagination power as well as expressive power. Students

dream and portray the dream into a piece of paper. With the attempt

of developing the artistic brain of a student, we came up with a poster

making and painting competition, which took place on 17 th April

2015. Once more our program was a success with students making

wonderful paintings and posters clearly demonstrating their thought.

We appreciate their efforts and encourage them to further continue

this unique form of art.

POSTER MAKING AND PAINTING COMPETITION

17TH APRIL 2015

POSTER MAKING COMPETITION FOR GRADE 5-8

PAINTING COMPETITION FOR GRADE 1-4

Painting reflects the artistic side of human brain. This improves studentsimagination power as well as expressive power. Students dream and portraythe dream into a piece of paper. With the attempt of developing the artisticbrain of a student, we came up with a poster making and painting competition,which took place on 17th April 2015. Once more our program was a successwith students making wonderful paintings and posters clearly demonstratingtheir thought. We appreciate their efforts and encourage them to furthercontinue this unique form of art.

21ST PATNA DISTRICT TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

18TH AND 19TH APRIL 2015

COMPETITION CONDUCTED ACROSS GRADES 4-8

We believe in an all-round development of a kid, therefore we want toappreciate those 22 children who took part in the 21st Patna district taekwondochampionship, which took place on 18th and 19th april 2015. It is an honourfor us to say that out of the 22 students 12 of them won medals. 3 won goldmedals, 4 won silver medals and 6 won bronze medals. We really appreciatethe efforts of all participants and congratulate all who have won prizes. Wewould also like to encourage all the students to actively participate in otherco-curricular activities.

TELEGRAPH APTITUDE TEST

24TH APRIL 2015

The telegraph aptitude test was conducted on 24th april 2015. In this test, thestudents had to complete the Sudoku puzzles published in the telepgraph bythemselves or with the help of the answers given in the same newspaper butdifferent page. This would sharpen the brain of a kid, as we know puzzles areequivalent to gym for the brain. Moreover this would also develop the readinghabit of a student as they would have to search the entire newspaper for thepuzzle as well as the answer by reading the topic that is the headline. Thestudent s had to cut and paste the puzzles on their scrap book. The more thenno. of puzzles the more the point and the student with the highest point wins.The students actively participated in this competition and did their level bestto collect as many scrap books as they could.

ENGLISH HANDWRITING COMPETITION

30TH APRIL 2015

COMPETITION CONDUCTED ACROSS GRADE 1-8

"First impression is the last impression". The first impression of a student isjudged by his/her handwriting. Keeping this in mind we organised ahandwriting competition for our students; encouraging them to inculcate abetter handwriting by giving them a lure of fame and prizes. The competitionwhich was organised on 30th april was a great success, with participationrate, cent percent. Students truly worked hard to improve their handwritingresulting in a more legible, mature, neat and beautiful one.

VISIT OF MAYURESH WADKAR

6TH MAY 2015

6th May 2015 was an important day, when the students of our school wereface to face with a personality whom they always admired on their televisionscreens. The person was an upcoming face in the field of dance andchoreography i.e. Mayuresh. He is an awesome dancer and is a product ofDance India Dance (DID). Today he is among the choreographers of DID lil'champs and DID super Moms. His live performance on stage and his crazewas such that not only students had a wave of Mayuresh's magical dancemoves but also the teachers. Students had a crazy to shake hand with him andtake his autograph. The students really enjoyed seeing his flexible dance moves,it seemed that his body had turned into a fluid.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

6TH AND 9TH MAY 2015

This unique book fair was organised in our school from 6th to 9th may 2015.Books were displayed in the classroom and were kept for sale so that thestudents could choose their favourite book and buy them. This would improvetheir reading skills and develop a reading habit, improving the vocabularyand word-stock of the student simultaneously.

CCE WORKSHOP

18TH JUNE 2015

CCE workshop was organised by the school on 18th june 2015 for the teachersincluding coordinators by the principal Mr. Madhukar Jha to providecomprehensive guidelines for effective implementation of CCE in Open MindsA Birla School, Kankarbagh. About 80 teachers including the coordinatorsattended the workshop which lasted for an hour.

The key objectives of the workshop were

" To give comprehensive information to CCE teachers about effectiveimplemention of CCE in all subjects.

" To provide guidelines for effective implementation of CCE by teachers.

" To provide class wise action plan for formative assessment activities.

" Give an idea about evaluation of activities for formative assessment inall subjects.

" To give a model format of record to be maintained by the subject teachers.

WORKSHOP ON "GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION

OF QUESTION PAPER"

19TH JUNE 2015

Workshop was organised by the school on 19th june 2015 for the teachersincluding coordinators by the CCE coordinator Mukesh Raj to providecomprehensive guidelines for preparation of the question paper in Open Minds- A Birla School, Kanakarbagh. About 80 teachers including coordinatorsattended the workshop which lasted for an hour.

The key objectives of the workshop were

" To understand the effectiveness of teaching learning.

" To check the level of understanding of students.

" Assessment for identifying the weak areas of students and adopt suitableremediation measures for the same.

" To award judicious grades to students in various competencies.

INTER HOUSE KABADDI CHAMPIONSHIP

2ND MARCH 2016

Technique is the basis of every pursuit. If you're a sportsman or you're a singeror a swimmer, well that comes under sport but you have to develop a basictechnique to know what you're doing at any given time.

The finals of Inter House Kabaddi Championship was held in the schoolpremises for various categories of boys and girls.

HORLICKS HEALTH CAMP

23RD FEBRUARY 2016

Experience shows that poor health hinders the learning progress, interest inactivities and overall growth of children. The school along with Horlicksorganised two day medical checkup camp for the students in the schoolpremises. The camp was organised for all the Grades for Nutritional and growthelements like height, weight, BMI and nutritional deficiencies.