Live Your Dream

As a part of "Live Your Dream" programme  - students met Mr. Alex Bennit, Architect & Interior Decorator, Mr.Ameet, Mirpuri interior designer and Dr. Pallavi, gynecologist in the last week of March.

Gyananda Ashramam

A medical cum yoga camp was conducted  at Gyananda Ashramam, Venkojipalem .

Suraksha

Children of class II went for a field trip to Suraksha a handmade paper unit at chapaluppada village, Bhimli Mandal which is a mutually aided cooperative society ltd. It is a nonprofit organization . The visit was to understand the process of making hand made products from cotton waste.

Abacus Brain Development Program

Children of classes III, IV & V had a session on Abacus Brain Development Program conducted by Rama Devi on 20-3-12. This workshop helped the children to understand the concept of Abacus, and explained how our Neurons work and functions of Right and Left Brain. Students learnt about memory development, concentration, creativity, visualization, listening skills, learning ability, self confidence, speed & accuracy and decision making. OIS students Rishyanth (Class III B) and Rakshith (Class II B) demonstrated addition and subtraction through Abacus. Children were amazed to see different skills and enjoyed the session and understood about the functions of right and left brain.

Australia v/s India

Children from class III, IV & V went to Y.S.R.Cricket Stadium on 19 March 2012. They were privileged to see Australia v/s India women cricket match and got a chance to meet the players. They were excited to watch a live match.

Oakridgers @ Haridwar

The students of Class X, returned from the river rafting & Haridwar trip much rejuvenated and excited after their wonderful experience. They honed their leadership and team building skills on this adventure.

A story of hope(Encouragement is the key to happiness)

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days and weeks passed.

One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away distance.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself.

He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. To his utter shock,it faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."

Epilogue. . . .There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money can't buy. "Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."

 

Assembly

The Assembly, this past week has been conducted by Classes I, II & III. Their classroom skills achievement was on full display for the other primary classes, faculty and those classes who had their scheduled examinations. Leading the school in prayers and a series of activities including singing, dancing and warm up exercises was done with impressive aplomb & style. King Arthur & Excalibur was the highlight performance of Class II. Several moral stories were enacted by Classes I & III. The students were equally adept at singing the National Anthem.

Magician B. S. Reddy

Magician B. S. Reddy was the highlight of the week. He was invited to school as the students of Class, II, IV & V all had topics dealing with magic. Though the magician enthralled the children with his tricks he also revealed some of his secrets and all connected their classroom science to magic.

Visit to the Post Office

The students of class III visited the Vijayanagaram post office on as part of their learning. Students understood the communication through the hands on activity. They bought envelopes and inserted letters they had written, sealed, addressed and had them stamped before posting it to the classmates.

Puppet show

Students of class V presented a Puppet show. They used waste material to make puppets. All groups presented stories with moral values.