Oakridge Visakhapatnam Newsletter

October 2023

From The

Principal's Desk

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Dear Parents,

I am delighted to welcome our students back to campus following the Autumn break. They have returned with renewed energy and a genuine eagerness to resume their learning journey. 

Before the break, we organized a Global University Fair, with over 55 world-class universities from the USA, UK, India, China, Australia, Europe, Canada, and Ireland participating. This event provided an excellent opportunity, particularly for our Grade 12 students, to explore their higher education options, which I hope will greatly assist them in their application process.

During the break, some of our students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Regional Wild Card STEAM Festival, held at Nord Anglia School Dubai and STEMpact Singapore. Also, our Grade 12 and IBDP students engaged in a three-day internship program in the fields of Marketing and IT.

Nord Anglia Education has launched a new publication called “INSIGHTS,” which covers topics of utmost importance to young people and parents in the realm of education. I encourage you to peruse this magazine for valuable insights.

As the new term unfolds, we are eager to see the exciting developments it will bring. Before that, I look forward to meeting you at the Parent-Student-Educator Meets, where we will discuss your child’s progress in the term examinations.

I am happy to share that for the 8th consecutive year, our school has bagged 1st Position in the Education World National School Rankings 2023, in the category of International Day-cum-Boarding Schools in Andhra Pradesh. Also, Oakridge, Visakhapatnam is also among the Top 18 best International Day-cum-Residential School in India.

I invite you to explore the October edition of our newsletter to delve deeper into the remarkable events and initiatives that have enriched our school community.

Warm regards,

Ms.Shaila Bhamidipati

Principal

Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam

GLOBAL UNIVERSITY FAIR

 

Exploring new horizons at the Oakridge Global University Fair!

Grade 8-12 students and parents had an exceptional platform to engage in one-on-one interactions with university representatives from USA, UK, India, China, Australia, Europe, Canada, and Ireland. This direct engagement allowed them to gain valuable insights into new-age career options, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities. Moreover, students received crucial advice on how to craft a strong university application.

Top

Highlights

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EDUCATION WORLD AWARD

 

For the 8th consecutive year, our school has bagged 1st Position in the Education World National School Rankings 2023, in the category of International Day-cum-Boarding Schools in Andhra Pradesh.

Oakridge, Visakhapatnam is also among the Top 18 best International Day-cum-Residential School in India.

REGIONAL WILD CARD STEAM FESTIVAL – DUBAI

 

Championing Innovation: Our Grade 4 &5 students shine at the Regional Wild Card STEAM Festival, Dubai.

The Regional Wild Card STEAM Festival which was held at Nord Anglia School Dubai, celebrated innovation and design thinking as students presented remarkable ideas and prototypes to protect endangered animals. 130 students from various regions gathered to address the decline in animal populations due to climate change.

The event was filled with creativity, innovation, and heartfelt connections as students led their way in protecting the endangered animals ! 

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STEMPACT – SINGAPORE

 

Oakridge Students Embark on STEM Adventure in Singapore!

STEM education in the 21st-century relates directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition, it aims to develop and present innovative solutions to global issues.

40 students from grade 6 – 9 have been a part of a 5 day STEM based Edu Travel Program to Singapore – STEMpact. From inspiring workshops to captivating visits, they embarked on a journey of innovation and learning. They visited various places like FutureWorld Immersions, Science Centre Singapore, Universal Studios Singapore, F1 in Schools – STEM Workshop etc.

Here are some glimpses from the trip

HALLOWEEN

 

Trick or Treat, bags of sweets, ghosts are walking down the street…

Here are some glimpses of Spooktacular Halloween Delights from Oakridge!

School

Activites

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EARLY YEARS ELITES

Empowering Young Minds: Cambridge Early Year Elites introduces an array of clubs, fostering innovation, skills, and confidence among our youngest learners.

The clubs are for Early Years students of EY2 and Grade 1 . They include The Eco Club, The Melody Makers Club, 2Cool 2Cook Club, The Magic Feet Club, Oakridge Orators Club, The Mind Martians Club, Flying Jupiter’s Club, Spotlight Club. 

Through these clubs our learners gain more skills and become more innovative, engaged, confident, responsible and reflective. 

 

FIELD TRIP TO METRO MART

 

Our  Grade 1 students embarked on an educational journey to Metro Cash & Carry Mart. They explored the store and learnt about the various products available in the store .

 

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FIELD TRIP TO SMART CITY PARK

 

Our  EY2 students embarked on a fun journey to the Smart City Park. They explored the park identified the types of plants and had a lot of fun.

DISTRICT ROLLER SPORTS COMPETITION

 
Dhaavan of Grade 3B is the first skater with 11 points, in the whole Visakhapatnam district, including Tuni and Kothavalasa in District roller sports competitions, Visakhapatnam.
 
He secured two gold medals for Ring and Road -1 lap events and one bronze medal for Ring -2.5 laps event. He got selected for the state level which will be held in November.
 
Let us congratulate him and wish him all the best for his next events. 
 

Student

Achievement

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WORLD CROSSBOW SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP (WCSA)

 

Naasir Ali from grade 10 CBSE Won Gold Medal in the 10th World Crossbow Shooting Championship (WCSA)world Crossbow Shooting Championship which is held in India from 26 October 2023 to 31 October 23. 

 

MODERN PENTATHLON  – SWIMMING COMPETITION

 

Sanuthi of IBDP 2 has achieved National games Bronze Medal in Modern Pentathlon -Swimming,200, Running 600 × 5 Epee Fencing and Shooting at Goa.

 

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Internships

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AUTUMN INTERNSHIPS

 

Our Grade 12 and IBDP students recently participated in a comprehensive three-day internship program focusing on the fields of Marketing and IT. This immersive experience provided them with valuable insights into the processes and intricacies of both disciplines.

 

See you again in the next month with new stories and updates!