Dear Parents, 

September begins on a focused note with our Term 1 examinations currently underway. We wish our students the very best and are confident that their hard work and preparation will shine through. 

Later this month, students from Grades 4 to 12 will embark on their much-anticipated national trip to Ahmedabad and Vadodara. These journeys beyond the classroom not only spark curiosity and broaden perspectives but also nurture independence and lifelong memories. 

We are also gearing up for one of the most awaited events of the year: our Annual Day in December. Auditions and rehearsals will begin soon after the Dussehra break, and we look forward to seeing our students’ creativity, talent, and teamwork come alive on stage. 

In our boarding community, club activities have taken off with enthusiasm. Innovation took centre stage in the Robotics Club as students explored Arduino Uno coding, sensors, and car model assemblies. The Gardening Club turned curiosity into learning with plant identification and labelling, while the Cooking Club encouraged teamwork by preparing a comforting dish, mashed potatoes. In the Reading Club, wordplay and wit came alive through “Say it Without Saying It!” and a spirited Literary Quiz, while the Chess and Math Club sharpened focus and strategy through every thoughtful move. 

This term, students will also engage with exciting opportunities on Global Campus. From Art, Design & Media and Book Club, to MIT Challenges, the Global Sports Challenge, and thought-provoking debates, students will collaborate with peers across Nord Anglia schools worldwide. These experiences celebrate creativity, global citizenship, and the diverse strengths of our learners. Click here to explore all the activities in detail. 

As always, I thank you for your constant support as we guide our students to grow with confidence, curiosity, and compassion. 

Warm regards, 
Shaila Bhamidipati 
Principal 
Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam