Dear Parents
As the school resumes after the summer break, it is heartening to see our boarding community come alive with enthusiasm, curiosity, and purpose. At Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam, our boarding programme is designed to create a balanced residential learning experience where students grow academically, socially, and personally.
From daily fitness routines and guided academic support to hands-on club activities and regular mentoring, every aspect of boarding life is thoughtfully planned to help students build confidence, independence, communication skills, and resilience. We look forward to another chapter of meaningful learning, personal growth, and memorable experiences together.
Warm regards
Shaila Bhamidipati
Principal
Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam
Building Healthy Routines
The day begins with students spending time outdoors, enjoying the fresh morning air, warming up, and participating in a variety of sports and recreational games. These sessions encourage healthy habits, teamwork, and physical wellbeing while setting a positive tone for the day.
Evening sports and fitness activities provide another opportunity for students to stay active, unwind after classes, and develop discipline, endurance, and a lifelong appreciation for an active lifestyle. As part of the boarding experience at Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam, these daily routines support both physical health and overall student wellbeing.
Academic Support During Prep Time
Structured prep time gives students dedicated time to revise concepts, complete assignments, and strengthen their understanding with guidance from mentors. Individual support, consistent monitoring, and personalised feedback help students build effective study habits, improve time management, and achieve academic success within our residential school environment.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Boarding clubs continue to enrich student life by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and practical learning. This month, students explored robotics and coding through Arduino-based activities, strengthened critical thinking and strategic decision making in Chess Club, gained real-world financial awareness through a Banking Operations session, and developed practical life skills by learning basic hand sewing techniques.
These experiences reflect our commitment to holistic student development, helping boarders discover new interests while building skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Mentoring and Student Check In
Students, mentors, and school leadership came together for a boarding check in to discuss the boarding curriculum and student development.
The interaction reinforced the four pillars of the boarding programme: self-management skills, life skills, communication skills, and academic success. Through regular mentoring, continuous progress tracking, and check ins, students receive personalised guidance while parents remain informed through comprehensive progress reports.
At Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam, these structured interactions ensure every boarder is supported academically and emotionally throughout their residential learning journey.