January 2026

Principals Desk Update – “Celebrating Milestones and Igniting Bold Ideas”

  • 3 January 2026

“Let the fireworks of the new year explode with bold ideas, unbreakable spirit, and the thrill of turning dreams into reality!” 

As we wrap up this whirlwind year, a massive thank you to every member of the Oakridge Family for your unwavering support. Special shoutout to all parents who jumped into our latest survey-it’s smashed records with the highest response rate in five years! Your passion for our school’s growth truly shines. 

This year felt like an epic adventure ride, full of thrilling peaks and tough dips. But look at what we conquered together. Let’s cheer these game -changing highlights that will stick with us forever. 

Now, rewind to the magic moments that lit up our year: 

  • The school was honoured at the Nord Anglia Education Global Leaders Conference in Switzerland, receiving the “Best CBSE Grade 10 Results 2024/25” award, highlighting its academic excellence within the global Nord Anglia network.​ 
  • CASFiesta 2025 brought students, parents, and teachers together in an explosion of fun, kindness, and community vibes. 
  • What an electrifying display of wonder, imagination, and cultural zest from our Early Years stars! Spanning Pre-Nursery to Grade 1, these budding global citizens owned the stage with bold flair, channelling the spirit of nations including India, France, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Mexico, Brazil, Iceland, and Sri Lanka. 

 
Fuelled by curious exploration and dazzling acts, they perfectly captured the IB Learner Profile-thinkers who are open-hearted, expressive, and deeply attuned to our world’s vibrant tapestry. 

Huge cheers to our families for their unstoppable energy, turning this into a memory etched in joy! Here’s to cultivating kind, world-wise trailblazers ahead. 

  • Teamwork ruled everything-from group projects to virtual hangs-proving our students thrive together. 
  • Student wellbeing stayed front and centre with top-notch mental health support, so everyone feels seen, strong, and ready. 

Huge hugs to our amazing community-you made these wins happen! 

On the ops side, we’ve tackled transport glitches head-on with our partners. Rest easy: safety first, with fixes and contracts locked in for on-time rides home. 

Next, a quick but important reminder on school timings:
To maintain a smooth and disciplined start to every day, school gates will close at 8:30 AM sharp starting January 19, 2026. Students are expected to arrive by 8:05 AM, with classes beginning at 8:15 AM. Bus schedules have been adjusted to support timely arrivals. Your cooperation ensures every child begins their day on a positive, punctual note!

Spread the word and score reward. 
We encourage our parent community to take advantage of this opportunity and offer all their children the same world-class, holistic education that Oakridge is known for. To learn more or to apply, please visit Sibling Admissions Campaign Page 

Best wishes to our board exam warriors. Crush it with your grit and smarts-you’ve got this! 

Mark your calendars as: 

  • We eagerly anticipate reuniting with our alumni as they return to campus, revisiting cherished memories, recounting their paths, and motivating our present students. 
  • Thrilled to recognize our young stars at the Academic Excellence Awards, honouring their dedication, perseverance, and exceptional achievements throughout the grades. 

As we flip the page, let’s pack these wins, lessons, and bonds into the new year. We’ve powered through storms, lifted each other, and grown stronger. Onward! 

Charge into 2026 like a storm unleashed: Crush obstacles, claim your destiny, and rise invincible!