Dear Parents,
From the Principal’s Desk
March was a thoughtful and enriching month at Oakridge International School, Mohali—one that brought together moments of reflection, proud milestones, and important transitions across the school. As a community, we marked the close of learning phases, celebrated achievements, and embraced new beginnings with purpose.
Here are the key highlights of this vibrant month at Oakridge.
The Graduation Ceremony for EYP2 and Grade 5 students that took place on the 14th of March was considered overwhelming and memorable for the faculty and staff of Oakridge. A breathtaking Bhangra dance added positivity to the event. Parents expressed their sentiments on the growth, confidence, and supportive environment and expressed their gratitude for the many years their children were with Oakridge. It was evident that the Oakridge community was proud as the children transitioned to the next step of their academic journey.
As the new academic year approaches, parents naturally begin planning, questioning, and sometimes overthinking every detail. Whether your child is joining school for the first time or moving into a new grade, thoughtful preparation can make all the difference.
Here are seven essential new school year preparation tips every parent should consider—especially when exploring international school options in Tricity, such as Oakridge International School Mohali.
Our DP students had an educational experience at Chitkara University while they visited different departments and experienced different learning environments.
Students had the opportunity to experience iOS app development at the Apple Lab and learn about ship navigation and cargo handling at the Merchant Navy simulator. They also toured the Architecture library, computer labs, and sports facilities.
In the Culinary Department, they visited professional kitchens that feature teaching kitchens for learning about the Culinary Arts, and they toured the Media and Journalism department and observed a studio setup.
All in all, the visit offered students an opportunity to learn about different careers while gaining practical experience.
The school had its POP sessions focused on provided opportunities for personal reflection and growth along with IB familiarization. Our DP facilitator contributed to the sessions by describing the curriculum in an exciting and organized manner. He was supported by the PYP Coordinators and Dr. Leslie Williams, the Group Head of Social Impact and EDIB at Nord Anglia, who, provided insight on the IB curriculum by getting engaged with the parents, and added insight on the topics of learning, values, and community.
Activites to remodel our PYP Library and Early Years Wing will intiate this summer break. This initiative will give us an opportunity to reimagine learning environments that inspire our youngest learners to nurtue their inquisitiveness, creativity, and collaboration.
Kiara, a learner of Grade EYP2 who started her Chess journey in July 2025, at the age of 4 Years and 6 Months, and it has been amazing to see the progress she has made in such a limited time. She has competed in 12 tournaments, of which 6 were FIDE rated, and has been 1st in 6 of the tournaments. Notable achievements include 1st place at the Mohali District Chess Tournament, 3rd place at the Punjab State School Chess Tournament, and the youngest representative of Punjab in the National School Chess Championship in Assam.
We are proud to inform that Taanish has been selected by the All India Tennis Association (AITA), Government of India, as one of the Top 2 players in the country to represent Team India at the ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championships Finals in Colombo, Sri Lanka (28 March–10 April 2026) and the ITF World Juniors Team Competition in Kuching, Malaysia (28 April–3 May 2026). This selection is an outcome of the AITA National Selection Camp in New Delhi, where the country’s top 6 players were invited.
We couldn’t have asked for a finer start to the month—Mehtab Singh clinched 3rd place at the International French Spell Bee. The beauty of a second language lies not only in precision, but in courage; Mehtab showed both, letter by letter. ‘It felt like music when I got the word right,’ he said afterwards. We agree—très bien, Mehtab.
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