Update from Principal’s Desk – July 2026
- 8 July 2026
I am thrilled to have our students back on campus with the newfound energy, excitement, and the will to start the second half of the academic year. The laughter, enthusiasm, and eager discussions that fill our hallways over the past few days seem like a fantastic reminder of the energizing culture that epitomizes Oakridge.
While looking forward, I anticipate July to be a busy month overflowing with beneficial learning activities and experiences across all grade levels.
Our students from Nursery to Grade 12 were welcomed back on July 7 with a vibrant Oak Safari theme. that fascinated our young explorers. The first week is focused on reconnection, realignment, and resetting our objectives for the coming months.
Additionally, our Early Years classrooms are currently undergoing a thoughtful revamp, creating safe, fresh, spacious, and engaging learning environments for our youngest learners. During this transition, temporary classroom arrangements and a revised dispersal plan have been implemented to ensure the safety and smooth movement of students. We greatly appreciate the cooperation and support of our parent community during this exciting phase of enhancement.
I look forward to an inspiring month ahead and am grateful for your continued trust and support.
We are also running an Oak Spirit Fest starting July 13 in the spirit of being creative, collaborating and developing pride in the school. There will be theme-based activities as well as team building assignments of a more entertaining nature as well as activities that encourage the student to express themselves and expound on their unity.
In line with our global principles, Oakridge shall commemorate Nelson Mandela Day and honour his legacy by contemplating compassion, justice, and service. The secondary segment shall be conducting a student-led morning assembly coupled with reflective on-stage activities.
This month on 10 July, we will have the privilege of coming together as a school community to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our CBSE, IGCSE and IBDP board toppers at the Academic Excellence Ceremony. It will be a special occasion to recognise the hard work, perseverance and determination that have brought our students to this milestone
We are delighted to host our Inter-House Swimming Competition for students from Grades 4 to 12. The event will provide our young swimmers with an opportunity to showcase their talent, determination, and sportsmanship while representing their respective houses. Beyond competition, it is a celebration of teamwork, perseverance, and house spirit, encouraging students to challenge themselves and support one another in the true spirit of healthy competition.
On 28 July, our Secondary Wing will present a special assembly to mark World Nature Conservation Day. Through a thought-provoking theatrical performance and an informative speech, students will highlight the importance of protecting our natural environment and adopting sustainable practices. The assembly will also form part of their CAS initiative, offering students a meaningful platform to raise awareness, inspire action, and demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship.
According to the IB model, to educate our PYP learners, the Inquiry Workshop of this year will seek to enable the qualities of questioning, exploration as well and critical thinking, aligned with the ongoing unit of inquiry, to enable them in the IB classrooms.
The spirit is set to go on even to the very last day of work in the month, when our students will have to witness an exercise of a fun-loving competition in order to beef up their vocabulary jar, where they will celebrate their word power, confidence, and communication.
Ranked no 1 school in Mohali, Oakridge brims each month with new opportunities to discover, grow, and thrive. As a Nord Anglia Education school, we remain committed to providing a safe, future-ready environment where every child feels empowered to lead with empathy and courage.
I look forward to an inspiring month ahead and am grateful for your continued trust and support.
Warm regards,
Ms. Suman Kalra
Principal
