December 2016

“To achieve greaTness, sTarT where you are, use what you

have, do what you can.”

Newsletter from GEI’S

ORCHIDS THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, KURLA

From The Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

The students of Orchids are taught to always “Look Up”, i.e to look up to God for help, strength and reassurance in toils, trials, temptation and troubles. “Lift Up” means every Orchidian, be it student or teacher, have to set for themselves high standards, goals and aspirations in every sphere of life. The school is a place where children are encouraged to say “I see it, I get it,I can do it.” The school where quality matters, we have tried to reflect the multi-colours of learning, adventures, creativities, and positive approach of our young minds through writings and drawings. I hope this effort of our minds will serve as a stepping stone towards the many mile stones we have to cover in the pursuit of excellence. -KAVITA CHATTERJEE

(Principal)

“Innocence and playfulness is what childhood is about, so as is freedom and joy.’”

CHILDREN’S DAY

EVENTS

Childhood is about innocence and playfulness. It is about joy and freedom. Children’s Day is celebrated on account of the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He was the first Prime Minister of India and loved kids a lot. Hence, his birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day all across India.

In OISK, we celebrated Children’s Day with lots of joy and fervour. Children came dressed up in colourful clothes which made the entire atmosphere vibrant. They played games in their respective classes. They were handed goodies and a handmade greeting card by the class teacher to make them feel special.

Each child has a unique way of bringing smile to everyone’s face and we at OISK truly acknowledge and appreciate that.

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for future.”

We are the champions, our dream is still alive!

“Remember there are heroes and legends, heroes will be remembered, legends will never die.’”

Annual Sports day is an important event in the life of every school. Sports play a vital role in making a child physically and mentally sound. The Annual Sports function of Orchids -The International School, Kurla was held on the 3oth Nov 2016 at Bombay Physical Cultural Trust. On that day, the atmosphere of the school took a festive look. A great interest was observed among the students and the parents. All came in a large number to enjoy the sports program. Children participated with great zeal and excitement.

The program began with the welcoming of Bina Nayakan Ma’am (Principal of Pallagally) by the Student Council and band students with a Guard of Honour. It was followed by a prayer song and felicitation of all the dignitaries by our Principal Ma’am Ms Kavita Chatterjee. Mr.Aniket Palav Sir graced the occasion by his presence. Dr. Madhuri Sagle Ma’am was the guest of honour.

A Walk Past by the houses exhibited discipline and an eco friendly message was conveyed through handmade banners .The Olympic Torch was carried by the children of all grades and finally handed over to our Principal Ma’am. She then officially declared the Sports Meet Open and released the mascot and balloons symbolizing the vibrant hopes of the sporting students. The students displayed a wide array of colourful and reverberant events. They mesmerized the audience with the energetic performance in Aerobics, Flag Drill, Olympic Ring Drill, Butterfly Drill, Stick Drill and Karate Display. The most embellishing event was the Tableau presented by Grade 6 and 7 as a tribute to all the participants and winners of RIO Olympics.

Flat races were conducted for Grade 1 to 5 and the heats were conducted on the ground that day. Children participated whole heartedly and the finalists were awarded with medals and certificates. Fun races finalists were felicitated too. The most exciting event was the parents’ race followed by the teachers’ race and admin staff race.

Before the closing ceremony, the winning house Marigold was awarded with the trophy. Daffodil and Tulip took the trophy for first runner up and second

SPORTS DAY

runner up respectively .The school Principal thanked and applauded the efforts of the students, teachers and the non- teaching Staff for making the event a blockbuster.

“Diversion of mind by the way of games and sports can have a soothing effect and diminishes the negative

impact’”

“Take the Attitude of the student,Never too big to ask questions,Never know too much to learn something new.’”

Orchids The International School is considered to be one of the leading chain of schools known in particular to develop young minds

to think, question and create. We have profiled few students whose thought process has touched our

hearts and mind.

ARTICLES FROM CHILDREN

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Le marcher it joyeux,bruyant,multicolore Pale-moleetalant sur sestreleauxboilerex

Sesfromages,ses fruits, son miel,ses paniers d’oeuf Et sur la dale oi couleuneceautoiyoursnovvelle

Ses poisons d’ argent clairqu’uneapreordeurrevelle. -Devashish Bhogate (Grade 5)

-MayurSatpute(Grade 5)

-RakshanKasu(Grade 7)

-FerminaPaul(Grade 7)

“Our field trips are an opportunity for you to enter into the world of mystical power.’”

At OISK, learning becomes fun through various interactive sessions and activities. All the latest teaching methods are aligned with a dedicated curriculum. Field trips only just form a part of learning techniques adopted at OISK. Field trips become a break from the routine teaching, a classroom supplement for a lesson as also adhering to different learning styles. It also helps children to gain new perspectives.

Field trips were held for Grade 5 to Byculla Zoo, Grade 6 to Kalina Plant Nursery and Grade 7 to the Gateway of India in the month of December. All these trips related to a specific lesson taught in class.

Grade 5 field trip to a zoo empathised the children towards the natural world of flora and fauna. Besides being a fun and safe place to learn, a zoo's paramount purpose is to promote wildlife conservation, a necessary call for today.

Grade 6 field trip to Kalina Plant Nursery acquainted the children to the

different types of shrubs, creepers, climbers, bonsai and trees. They learnt about the different types of soils and their role in an agricultural country. They also understood the importance of trees in a concrete jungle.

FIELD TRIPS

Grade 7 field trip organized to the colossal Gateway of India opened an era of history and architecture before the children. Students went back in time and learnt interesting facts about the unique landmark in Mumbai. Bordered by the Arabian Sea, students experienced a page of history in stone.

Educational trips have a major educational element but the impact of these trips extend further. It helps the students to build closer bonds with classmates, experience new environment and apply lessons to the real world. It teaches professionalism through appropriate behaviour in an unknown place.

On an educational trip, the safety of students is by far the most important consideration. OISK follows guidelines to care and protect their children at all times.

Word Search:-

Spot the difference:-

Q 1: I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody.

Q 2: I am the beginning of the end, and the end of t ime and space. I am essent ial to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?

Q 3: There are 3 stoves. A glass stove, a brick stove, and a wood stove. You only have 1 match. Which do you light up first?

Q 4: Two fathers and two sons went duck hunt ing. Each shot a duck but they shot only three ducks in all. How come?

Q 5: What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

Q 6: I never was, am always to be. No one ever saw me, nor ever will. And yet I am the confidence of all, to live and breath on this terrestrial ball. What am I?

Q 7: What is it that you cannot hold even ten minute, even though it is lighter than a feather?

Q 8: Who spends the day at the window, goes to the table for meals and hides at night?

Q 9: There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it?

Q 10: There are four brothers in this world that were all born together. The first runs and never wearies. The second eats and is never full. The third drinks and is always thirsty. The fourth sings song that is never good. Who are they?

Address: SG Burve Road, Near Kurla Police Chowky, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070. Tel: 022-60017100 Email: info.kurla@orchids.edu.in www.orchidsinternational.com

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