2018-19
Orbitheatrum; The Annual Cultural Event, continues at the Orbis School, Mundhwa!30th October: The Play group, Nursery and Junior Kindergarteners celebrated the ‘The World of Rhymes and Music’ through a thrilling sequence of dances expressing happiness, celebration, patriotism and spirituality. The Chief Guest Ms. Poonam and Ms. Hemlata of Little Millennium School appreciated the young performers as the staff and students received a standing ovation from the audience.
Orbitheatrum, Class 2 (27th October)
Keeping our beautiful country in mind, students of Class 2 celebrated their Annual Cultural Event ‘Orbitheatrum’ on the theme ‘The Vibrant India’. The students took us across various states showcasing the dances, festivals, traditions and cultures unique to each state. The Chief Guest for the event, Mrs. Shaziya Patel, an educator, appreciated the dedication, hard work and talent of the enthusiastic Orbians. The grand finale amalgamated into a showcase of a vibrant and united India giving the important message of unity in diversity and keeping our earth green and clean.
Orbitheatrum, Class 3 (26th October)
The Annual cultural extravaganza of Class 3 was based on the theme ‘SAARC - Razzmatazz of Cultures’. The event showcased exciting display of different cultures, heritage and uniqueness of the SAARC nations, namely ,India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The show was graced by the Chief Guest Mrs. Charu Matai, founder of Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Teachers Training. Mrs. Matai appreciated the students for putting up a very informative act. The show culminated with a colourful SAARC anthem. The audience was charmed by the colourful costumes,songs and dances.
Orbitheatrum, Sr. KG (25th October)
The Sr. KG annual cultural event depicted India’s rich culture and tradition celebrated throughout the year and highlighted the main seasons of our country. Students put on their dancing shoes and tapped on various musical numbers. They gave scintillating presentation on peppy songs and displayed their oratory skills with confidence. The grand finale symbolised ‘Unity in Diversity’. The program was graced by the Chief Guest, Mrs. Purnima Joshi who lauded the efforts and talent of the children.
Orbitheatrum, Class 1 (23rd October)
The annual event started with a bang as Class 1, presented a mesmerising saga of trees, ‘Maharashtra-Green Warriors‘, highlighting the need to increase the green cover around the magnificent state of Maharashtra. Students brought the vibrant culture of the state on the stage, through a well coordinated dance and music performance. The Chief Guest Mrs. Sangita Lobo and all the parents applauded the young artists and also the special learning the event led to.
The Orbis Football Cup Extravaganza! (16th-17th October)
The two day long Football festival culminated amidst cheer as the winners lifted the coveted Orbis Cup! The tournament saw many new stars being born, many amazing goals and spectacular saves. It also saw team spirit and camaraderie at its best, as the young players jubilantly celebrated the game.
The Champions were, Symbiosis School, Viman Nagar(U-17 Girls), Amanora School (U-17 Boys), St. Mary's High School (U-14 Girls) and Symbiosis School, Viman Nagar (U-14 Boys). The Orbians did shine bright but it was win some and lose some tournament for the team.
We thank the Chief guest Mr. Ryan Shah, the referees Siddharth Shukla, Archis Bhagwat, Pooja Dhumal and the Orbis School coaches for giving to us an event that has set high standards in all areas of the game!
The Orbis Teachers awarded by IIHM!
In a glittering award event, organised by IIHM, Pune Campus, the teachers of The Orbis Schools, were rewarded for their commendable services in the field of education, along with several other educators from different schools across Pune.
Mrs. Aditi Joshi-Pre-primary teacher, Mrs. Kavya Anklekar-PGT Political Science and Mrs Shalini Singh-PRT were identified for the honours. It was a matter of great pride and joy to witness the teachers being decorated on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. More power to the extremely dedicated, passionate and skilled team of the Orbis teachers, where each one deserves accolades and awards!
Hindi Diwas Celebrated !
Hindi Diwas was celebrated at the Orbis Schools with various activities that helped develop appreciation for the language that binds all indians, to commemorate the day. The students creatively presented information, delivered inspirational speeches, recited poems and sang songs that glorified the Language. The students were encouraged to learn and use the language in the correct form.
Swachhta Pakhwada (1st - 15th September):
As a part of the campaign Swachh Bharat, a ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ was observed at The Orbis Schools. The fortnightly activities included a cleanliness pledge where the students and teachers pledged to voluntarily devote at least 100 hours per year for cleanliness of their surroundings. The students conducted rallies, chanted slogans, staged a play on the importance of clean water and participated in cleaning the school premises. They engaged in expressing their ideas through creative writing and poster making competition. A workshop on personal hygiene for the students was also conducted. The activities were not restricted to the school premises as our students visited the nearby Zilla Parishad school to spread the message and make more join the campaign for clean India.
Teachers’ Day Celebrations! (5th September):
Teachers’ Day is always a celebration from the heart, at the Orbis Schools were the students express their appreciation for their mentors in many beautiful ways and the teachers feel elated in seeing their students exhibit gratitude, responsibility and organisational skills; all at the same time, as they conduct and manage many special activities, in great style. Being aware of the importance of a teacher in shaping a student’s life, the Student Council and senior students, organised a special assembly to highlight what a teacher means to them. They dedicated self composed poems, a fantastic instrumental performance, dance and song compositions, thank you speeches and much more to their dear teachers. The venue was dressed up for the occasion and the feedback cards were creatively handcrafted. The ‘student teachers’ displayed commendable skills as they taught the junior classes and managed overall school discipline. There was great excitement amongst all students to say ‘thank you teacher’ in their own ways. Each teacher was showered with flowers and handmade cards. Furthermore, the management organised a lavish ‘thanksgiving’ luncheon for the entire staff. The day filled each teacher with joy, love, fulfilment and pride. Being a teacher is certainly a unique experience, no other profession can match!
Orbiloqui - The Annual Literary Fest at TOS2! A week long annual literary event - Orbiloqui, held for classes 1 to 9 saw the students showcase their language skills through a wide variety of activities, namely; spell bee, recitation, story-telling, show and tell, spin- a- yarn and celebrated the different authors and their work. The competitors recited poems, narrated inspirational stories of famous environmentalists, delivered motivational speeches, created their own stories as they spoke with conviction and panache. The Chief Guests appreciated the efforts of all Orbians. The parents and teachers were indeed proud to see their children exhibit confidence and eloquence.
Celebrating The 9th Founders’ Day! (27th August): Amidst cheer and pride, the staff and students celebrated the date when dream ‘Orbis’ was born. The day was dedicated to revisiting the school vision and mission and honouring the founders; the Directors, for realising the dream of making learning a celebration! The special programme showcased how learning at Orbis is making a difference to the community, as students read out the accomplishment reports of the Students’ Social Responsibility (SSR) projects, namely; selling of flags for Indian Association for Blind, newspaper donations for Cancer Patient Aid Association, plastic collection for getting it recycled, money earned and donated under project ‘I Care’, money collection for Childline and more. The beneficiaries; CPAA, Indian Association for Blind, Rudra Foundation, Childline, Jagriti school for the specially abled, present to receive the contributions, expressed deep gratitude to the students for their empathy and spirit of service. This was followed by motivational poems that inspired to move on together and be the seeds of change. Mr. Haseeb Faquih, in his inspiring address, expressed his joy and satisfaction on schools’ journey and achievements and motivated the students to develop positive attitude towards work and life. We congratulate the teacher and parent tribe at Orbis, for being invaluable partners in keeping the flag of The Orbis Schools, fly high!
Independence Day Celebrations At The Orbis Schools!
The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated with zest and fervour by the students and staff at The Orbis Schools. The celebration commenced in the presence of the Chief Guest Mr. Anil Patrudkar, Senior Police Inspector, Mundhwa Police Station.
After the flag hoisting by the Chief Guest, a series of cultural events followed. Students recited poems, presented an educational act inspiring all of us to focus on the duties of every Indian citizen, as given in the constitution of India. The audience were taken by a wave of excitement when children sang heartfelt patriotic songs and delivered a dance performance on a medley of songs that inspire love for the nation. The Chief Guest introduced the important members of the police force at the Mundhwa Police Station to the students. The Principal, during her address, appealed to all to work for the glory of the nation.
Kindergarteners go on Field Trips! (8th to 10th August):
A visit to the Reliance Hyper Market by our Junior Kindergarten students and to the Post- Office by the Senior Kindergarteners, was a great learning experience, enjoyed by all. While at the store they learned about an array of green vegetables, fruits and other groceries. At the post office they came to know of the different services provided and saw the process of stamping and sorting letters as per the area they had to be delivered. Children posted their handwritten letters in the mailbox. They were curious about everything around. Our little ones thanked the staff before leaving.
Students enjoy Field Trips - An Exciting way to Learn! (20th July):
The students of classes 1 upwards visited different places of learning that opened their horizons and of course provided a chance to learn differently. They visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Garden, War Memorial, Aga Khan Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada, Sakal Press, Deccan College and Science Park, as per the class relevant schedule. The students got hands on experience to know about the important landmarks of the city. The trips were indeed very educative and not only helped the students to explore the interesting world of newspapers and scientific discoveries but also the role of soldiers, freedom fighters towards the road to independence.
As it is rightly said ‘The primary aim of education is not to enable students to do well in school, but to help them do well in the lives they lead outside school.’ Keeping this in mind, CBSE Center of Excellence, conducted a workshop on life skills for the teachers of both the schools TOS1 and TOS2, facilitated by Ms.Padmaja Chavali, Principal, City International School, Pune. It was an interesting day, full of meaningful discussions and activities. The learnings from this workshop will equip the teachers deal effectively with various situations in their classrooms and will also enable them to facilitate the physical, mental and emotional well being of their students. It was indeed a fruitful experience.
Workshop on ‘Clean City Initiative’(6th July):
Adar Poonawalla Foundation, in collaboration with Jungun, organised a workshop for the Middle Wing students, to create greater awareness on ‘Clean City Initiative’.
Students were shown a short documentary and videos on various types of wastes and the hazards of callous disposal of the same. The presenters focused on waste segregation which is the first and the most important step towards effective management of wet and dry waste. They shared information of the App, My APCC, which helps provide information about garbage location to the foundation that they collect and dispose off suitably. Please download the App to help the initiative. All Orbians pledge to support it all the way for a cleaner greener Pune.
Students’ Council Investiture Ceremony (10th July):
Passing of the sceptre from the former leaders to the next took place, as the student leaders, appeared before the audience with a profound sense of responsibility. They all knew that they had come a long way and that the path ahead would be worthwhile. The students introduced themselves, after which the school heads along with the parents of the new council members, proudly placed the sashes and pinned up the badges. The Council members took the oath to shoulder their duties with integrity. This was followed by a formal photograph, to etch this day in the history of The Orbis School. The dignitaries present, graced the event and motivated our young leaders.
The day commenced with greetings, smiles, musical chatter and exuberance as children came into school with excitement and expectation. Broad smiles were exchanged as schoolmates met with each other and with their teachers. A special morning address welcomed all and the regular learning teaching transaction began but with a new verve and commitment. As the monsoon washes away the summer slumber, children as well as teachers seemed to have emerged from their chrysalis, to together Celebrate Learning!
Summer Camp (30th April to 11th May)
A supervised Activity Camp was conducted during the summer break that gave the children a platform to learn new skills, develop a sense of independence and gain self confidence, in a safe and nurturing environment. This camp was open for Orbians and their friends from classes Jr. KG to 8. Students had choices to make from a long list of options like, dance, skating, needlework, fitness regime, abacus, singing, fine arts, fun cooking, science and robotics and a short certification programme by Helen O'Grady, International School of Drama. Shloka recitation, fun party and story telling sessions were the other highlights. Children made good use of their time, taking home new learnings and experiences.
Mother’s Day Celebration (20th April):
Sr. Kindergarten celebrated ‘Mother’s Day’ to thank all mothers for their love. Dances, poems and action songs were presented by the children. Mothers did hands-on activities with their children using leaves and displayed their creativity. To make the day memorable, children gifted their mothers with handmade cards. This was followed by a workshop by the school counsellor on ‘The Essence of Feelings, that focussed on how the adults should refrain from imposing their expectations and aspirations on our children. The participants reflected upon the discussion and did a self assessment.
World Health Day (7th April):
A special assembly created awareness about global health concerns and ways to resolve them. The significance of healthy lifestyle and tips to stay healthy were shared by the students and the teacher incharge. All promised to focus on food, rest and exercise along with a positive outlook towards life. A healthy mind in healthy body, is the key to a happier life.
Fun Games (9th - 13th April):
The new session began after a wonderful and restful holiday. To make children active and boost their energy levels, interesting fun games began from the second week for our tiny tots. Nursery children enjoyed in the Playpen on slides and see saw. Junior and Senior Kindergarten played games such as fire in the mountain, four squares etc. Children had a gala time throughout the week, this fun and frolic will continue all round the year.
New Dawn (3rd April):
Ripples of enthusiasm spread across the Orbis schools as children were welcomed with open arms for the new academic year. The day began with special assemblies. At TOS2, the teachers had put up a special assembly themed “New beginning”. An activity based story, from which they learned about the attitude and skill needed to start something fresh, was the highlight. There were prizes to be handed over, amidst cheer for the winners. At TOS1, students of class 12, hosted the assembly with Honesty as the theme. New goals, new resolutions and ways to achieve them were spoken about along with the events lined up for the first month. Everyone looked excited to make a great beginning. The new teachers were introduced. Finally everyone sang the National Anthem and the children, brimming with anticipation, headed to their respective classes, which were all dressed up by their teachers.
2017-18
A Visit to National War Memorial (15th - 16th June):
The students of classes 2 and 3 visited the National War Memorial Southern Command in Pune Cantonment. It is a war memorial dedicated to post-Independence war martyrs. This is the only war memorial in South Asia which has been erected by citizens' contributions. The students were warmly welcomed at the venue and taken on a tour round the entire premises. They were awed to see the aircraft used in Kargil war, replica of INS Trishul and military tanks. A documentary film was shown to the children which enlightened them about our soldiers and their martyrdom.
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