Yearbook AY 2012-13

CONTENTS

Message from the Chair of

the BoardPg 1-2

Pg 3-4

Message from the Head of

School

Pg 5-6Message from

the Vice Principal

Message from the

Head - Primary School

Pg 7-8

Message from the

Deputy Head - Early Years

Pg 9-10

Pg 11- 12

Message from the

Deputy Head - Primary Yea

rs

Message from the

Head - Secondary School

Pg 13-14

Pg 15-

16

Message from the Deputy

Head - Secondary School (P

astoral)

Pg 17-18Message from the

Middle School Coordinator

Our School Governance Bo

ardPg 19-20

Early & Primary Years

Pg 21-86

Pg 87 -130

Secondary School

Events & Activities

Pg 131-144

As futuristic technology

takes over, the meaning

of freedom is being re-defined,

and as Nelson Mandela puts it,

"Freedom is no easy walk".

Bindu OberoiCHAIR OF THE BOARD

Message from the Chair of the

Board

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Five enriching years have zipped by and these

seem like an achievement considering the

dimensions of our vision and mission. And yet we

believe this is just the beginning of what we

anticipate to be a long and exuberant journey for

all. This year we have made a concentrated effort

in bringing our core values to the forefront in

every endeavor. Our leadership team and faculty

have together built a strong foundation which will

see us living our vision every single day.

Our growing reputation compels us to grow

cautiously and slowly, hence we have limited our

number of enrollments in the next academic year.

The restricted intake helps us maintain the quality

of the services we provide to the students. At our

end, focus in the next academic year will remain

on intensive teacher training to better the quality

of curriculum delivery and even pastoral care.

Next year the number of teachers will increase to

over 200 each bringing to the school varied

expertise and experience.

Our focus on the performing arts continues. It has

been very exciting to see the enthusiasm with

which our students are exploring their talents by

making optimum use of the new facilities like the

auditorium and music studios.

Changes are inevitable as we move into the future.

As futuristic technology takes over, the meaning

of freedom is being re-defined, and as Nelson

Mandela puts it, Freedom is no easy walk. But

our purpose is empowerment, so change seems

like an energizing tool to arrive at our goal. The

memories embedded in this book will remind us

of the enthusiasm of our students, efforts of our

teachers and the support of our parents, as we

work towards our aspirations on the path of our

mission for Oberoi International School.

This book will help you capture the

moment. I almost said Kodak

Moment, but many of you would not

even know what it means, as the time

of photo film is long gone. Maybe this

book will be an antique object in the

not so distant future, where we will

all go digital and will be looking at a

Yearbook on the screen after

downloading it from some server.

Message from the Head of Sch

ool

Vladimir D. KuskovskiHEAD OF SCHOOL

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Writing these lines is a clear indication that yet

another school year nears its conclusion. For

many it is just another year and they are happy it is

over, as they look forward to the next one, for just

as many it is big step, as they may be moving from

Early Years to Primary School, or even bigger from

grade 5 to the big scary world of the Secondary,

for some it may be a move from the Middle School

to Grade 9 and for our grade 12 it is a huge move

to their adulthood. Change is always one constant

you can count on no matter where you are in life.

For our school this year is a big one, we are now 5

years old! A full FIVE! WOW, so it is only 5 years

ago we had 79 students walk in for the first time in

our then, semi-finished building and now, 5 years

later, we are 1100 students strong and full of

energy and excitement in every corner of the

building, which is now complete with new a

Auditorium, Play School and gymnastics gym,

along with our very own recording studio. Along

with all of this, we are starting our own garden on

the filed. This year will be the last one in the history

when we still have some open classrooms, which

we did not use.

Exciting times! This book will help you capture the

moment. I almost said Kodak Moment, but

many of you would not even know what it means,

as the time of photo film is long gone. Maybe this

book will be an antique object in the not so distant

future, where we will all go digital and will be

looking at a Yearbook on the screen after

downloading it from some server. Everything

changes with the speed of light and the pace is

picking up. So let's live in the moment, let's hope

this yearbook will help you remember this

academic year no matter how important or trivial

is has been for us. It is a bit of our own OIS history

in pictures, as you look back on it many years from

now, you will remember your friends, your

teachers, all of the good times and hard times,

happy moments and perhaps some sad ones, but

overall it will help you remember your time at OIS.

Enjoy the book now and many years from now,

show it to your children as you will bring them to

OIS, by then a mature school with long and

established tradition, part of which you will have

become a legacy, and hopefully still just as

innovative then as it is now.

Be well,

Do good work,

And stay in touch.

I would hope that our students develop their

talents and abilities and we as a school

have so much to celebrate in this area.

But it seems to me that it is really

important that we keep perspective and

remember the things that really make life

worthwhile. So what would I wish for our

current students and future graduates?

Love your family and those around you,

treat all people equally with respect regardless

of background, and love yourself enough to become

a wonderful person- all the rest will follow!

Message from the Vice Princip

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Alexander SimesterVICE - PRINCIPAL

As my final year as Vice-Principal draws to a close,

I would like to take the opportunity to offer a few

reflections and a few words of thanks. What really

matters? That's a big question and the answers

we give can change as we grow and our

perception of life changes.

I suppose as one of the people responsible for a

school, one would expect that the importance of

getting good grades, or other perceived

successes would be the dominant theme of my

yearbook comment, but in truth, the

responsibility of this job, conversations with so

many students, parents and faculty have made me

ever more aware that in the grand scheme of

things these are not what really matter.

Of course, I would hope that our students develop

their talents and abilities and we as a school have

so much to celebrate in this area. But it seems to

me that it is really important that we keep

perspective and remember the things that really

make life worthwhile. So what would I wish for

our current students and future graduates? Love

your family and those around you, treat all people

equally with respect regardless of background,

and love yourself enough to become a wonderful

person- all the rest will follow!

Thanks for all your support and best wishes for the

future.

Message from the Head - Prim

ary School

Georgina GrayHEAD - PRIMARY SCHOOL

I am writing this year book piece, I reflect back on my time in Mumbai

and particularly at OIS. I have had a great couple of years

here. I won't miss the traffic, that's for sure, but I will certainly miss our delightful students, who brighten up any day, the

wonderful staff I have met and worked with closely for two years.

Much of the growth in the Primary school is attributed to the openness, the enthusiasmand passion of our staff - well done everyone!

I will also miss the parents and the school community as a whole for their support.

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What an amazing year we have had in the OIS

Primary Department during the academic year

2012-2013.

As I think back on my 2nd year at Oberoi, I can see

so many changes that have taken place and some

even more wonderful things that have happened

this year compared to last. I can't really comment

on many experiences but will reflect on a couple.

Some of our younger students were thrilled to be

taking home a piece of spinach or other vegetable

which was grown in our school community

garden, by their very own hands. I am not sure

which was the most exciting part about the

project, the prospect of growing their own

vegetables or realising that cow dung is used in

the planting beds! There were lots of smiles and

proud Grade 1s taking home the first crop.

I have also had the opportunity to go on two

residential trips this year. I went to the Magic Bus

with a group of Grade 3s and also to the

'Wilderness resort' in Goa with a group of Grade 5

students. These were most memorable trips, I

know I will remember for many years to come the

screams coming from one of the girls cabins in the

resort as a spider was seen inside cabin. The

screams reverberated throughout the whole

valley! It was a wonderful experience for our

students and getting closer to nature in all 3 of our

residential trips really is an important part of the

educational experiences we want our students to

have. We have had many parents support us again

this year, parent help and support is vital in our

Primary school. We have had 32 parents who have

regularly committed at least an hour each week to

support our Reading Relative Program - thank

you to those parents who have helped out. We

have also had parent guest speakers, a parent

work on the school nOISe Grade 5 newspaper, a

parent initiate the garden project, and many other

times when parents have helped (there are too

many occasions to mention here). Our PTA was set

up this year and they supported the learning our

of students by organizing and running the

International Day stalls - there was so much effort

put into that event, it was appreciated not just by

students and staff but by other parents too.

As I am writing this year book piece, I reflect back

on my time in Mumbai and particularly at OIS. I

have had a great couple of years here. I won't miss

the traffic, that's for sure, but I will certainly miss

our delightful students, who brighten up any day,

the wonderful staff I have met and worked with

closely for two years. Much of the growth in the

Primary school is attributed to the openness, the

enthusiasm and passion of our staff - well done

everyone! I will also miss the parents and the

school community as a whole for their support.

Oberoi International School will always have a

place in my heart, and I look forward to hearing of

the continued growth and development of the

school in the future.

All the best.

Message from the

Deputy Head - Early Years

I have thoroughly enjoyed

every minute of it one of the biggest joys

as an educator is to watch children

grow and learn. The OIS Early

Years program does that predominantly

through play, so we have an awful lot of

activity on the ground and first floors.

Jane E. Ostrander DEPUTY HEAD - EARLY YEARS

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What an amazing year it has been! I have

thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it one of the

biggest joys as an educator is to watch children

grow and learn. The OIS Early Years program does

that predominantly through play, so we have an

awful lot of activity on the ground and first floors.

Play school children who spent the first few weeks

of the academic year crying, are now talking in full

English sentences! The Nursery bunch has grown

beyond us ing the i r hands/bodies to

communicate, and are now able to use feelings

words, as well as the word NO! The JKG children

have developed excellent inquiry skills and have

become quite chatty about anything you'd like to

talk to them about. The SKG group is nearly ready

for first grade they've matured into excellent

communicators who display a tremendous

amount of independence. BRAVO to all!

Our pledge is very simple and easy for each child

under my guidance to achieve. Every day I will:

smile, laugh, play, have fun, and learn new things.

What a delightful place we have filled with

amazing children that are true inquirers and take

action to further their own learning, in classrooms

and areas that are so well-resourced that the air

positively crackles with excitement from 7:30 until

3:00 every single day. I must whole-heartedly

thank the Early Years parents for fostering the

right kind of atmosphere at home that enables

your child/ children to come to school each day

fully prepared to live the pledge. Our teachers

too have grown and learned so much, and they've

turned around and applied most of it into their

own classrooms. I can say with total honesty that I

am proud of every child and adult associated with

the Early Years program at OIS, so I'll leave you

with my favorite quote by Hodding Carter: "There

are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give

our children. One of these is roots; the other,

wings." I believe we've all succeeded during the

2012-13 academic year thank you all for working

together for children!

Message from the

Deputy Head - Primary Years

OIS is a wonderful center for my

family. The commitment of the

community to growth and serving

children in the best possible ways carry

over into every interaction, making this a

place of opportunity for my family and

all community members.

Michael BaileyDEPUTY HEAD - PRIMARY YEARS

It has been a wonderful year to join the OIS

primary school. This year holds many memories

that will stay with me. Rappelling with the fourth

graders on their camping trip to Rajmachi,

spending time with the third graders in their

classrooms, experiencing the second grade

market place, celebrating the poetry of the first

and third grade students, and watching the fifth

graders thrive during exhibition have all been

highlights of a great year.

Working with the talented and dedicated OIS

faculty to develop and explore new methods to

support the children in their learning journey has

been a privilege. Focusing on the whole child,

supporting individual students, and working with

parents and teachers to ensure children have a

learning experience that challenges them and a

one they love, has been a joyful experience that I

look forward to carrying into the next year.

OIS is a wonderful center for my family. The

commitment of the community to growth and

serving children in the best possible ways carry

over into every interaction, making this a place of

opportunity for my family and all community

members.

It has been a great first year with the Oberoi

community, and my family and I are excited to

have that journey continue.

Message from the

Head - Secondary School

I would like to thank students for being

active participants inside and outside of

the classroom. It is your desire to

learn, your energy to take part in

school events and your creativity and

willingness to take initiative in new

programs that makes OIS a dynamic,

invigorating and inviting environment.

Shanna CroftonHEAD - SECONDARY SCHOOL

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It seems as though the school year has gone by in

a blink. The Secondary students have been active

participants in academic and extra-curricular

activities and each week has been filled with an

exciting program of events.

A few of the highlights from the year included

Book Week, a full school initiative that allowed

secondary students to pair up with Primary

students for a reading activity, Secondary sports

day wherein teams were divided by homeroom

class and each one worked together and put in an

excellent effort showing both team spirit and a

thirst for competition, the performance of Joseph

- the inaugural musical that marked the opening

of our newly built theatre, the science exhibition,

which involved all students from Secondary, and

also experiential grade trips and community

outreach programs that have brought an extra

dimension to the OIS school life.

On behalf of the teachers and the administration I

would like to thank students for being active

participants inside and outside of the classroom. It

is your desire to learn, your energy to take part in

school events and your creativity and willingness

to take initiative in new programs that makes OIS

a dynamic, invigorating and inviting environment.

This summer, take some time to relax but we hope

you will continue to stretch your minds, try new

things and get involved in your local community.

We look forward to seeing you back at OIS in

August.

Message from the Deputy

Head - Secondary School (Pas

toral)

This year have gone from strength to

strength. At the special Masala

Assembly at the beginning of March,

there was an excellent piece by

Grade 9 IGCSE Drama group, as

well as welcomed appearance by the

Grade 10 rock band.

Philip MacDonald - MilnerDEPUTY HEAD - SECONDARY SCHOOL (PASTORAL)

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This year, students in the Upper School have had a

range of opportunities for experiential learning in

and out of the classroom based on our broader

pastoral curriculum and aiming to develop key life

skills, including collaboration, service, leadership

and communication. The Grade 9 and 11 trips

helped encourage students' inter-cultural skills,

develop in them a sense of service and overcome

challenges.

The upper school homeroom programme has

been a great success over the year. Students

participated in workshops and discussions on a

range of topics including, digital citizenship,

cultural diversity, AIDS awareness and global

issues. In addition, each class represented

individual countries resulting in a highly

acclaimed fashion show and multi-cuisine food

bazaar. Assemblies this year have gone from

strength to strength. At the special Masala

Assembly at the beginning of March, there was an

excellent piece by Grade 9 IGCSE Drama group, as

well as welcomed appearance by the Grade 10

rock band. In April, Grade 11 led a fun yet

meaningful assembly to say goodbye to Grade 12

and included some memorable musical

performances. 2012-13 was the first year of

operation for The Upper School Events

Committee. As well as supporting important

whole events including Parent Teacher Days, they

arranged a highly enjoyable Spring Dance. I

would like to take this opportunity to give my

heartfelt thanks to all the students and staff that

made these events possible.

Message from the

Middle School Coordinator

All in all it's been a very busy year with

our triumphs and defeats as we

continually strive to be truly outstanding

educators and our students strive to put

their best foot forward and learn all

they can by seizing every new

opportunity. We're here for a reason. I

believe a bit of the reason is to throw

little torches out to lead our students

through the dark and I am certain we

have done so this year.

Priya RamtekeMIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR

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What a remarkable and eventful year this has

been! We have achieved so much in a year's time.

As I reflect on the year gone by, I cannot help but

admire the handwork, commitment and passion

demonstrated by our students and teachers alike.

Let's look back at our accomplishments during

the year in Middle School. This year saw the

launch of the Middle School Life Skills Program- a

program delivered by homeroom teachers to

improve/develop student's capacity to:

Enhance their sense of self, improve their

capacity to manage challenging circumstances

and develop caring and respectful relationships.

Value behaviour that contributes to active,

enjoyable and fulfilling life for themselves and

others.

Develop a willingness to participate in creating

and promoting healthy and supportive

communities and environments.

Develop a commitment to principles that

promote social responsibility and justice.

As a part of the Middle School Life Skills program,

we also celebrated a month of kindness in

October. Moving onto to November we looked at

the mission and vision of our school and the

interpretation and application of the OIS core

values in our day to day life. The sessions with Mr.

Anand Chulani were immensely enjoyed by our

middle schoolers and provided a boost to their

enthusiasm and energy. The session with Dr.

Michael Thompson were insightful and provided

useful tips to our students to manage their

emotions and resolve conflicts amicably.

In our continuous effort to empower students and

make them active participants in having a say in

the day to day functioning of the school, we

started a new initiative this year in the form of a

Middle School Events Committee". It was a very

arduous task for me and the selection committee

to shortlist just ten students from the many

worthy applications received for various posts in

the committee. However I must say that all the ten

students selected on the committee were a

formidable team who worked effortlessly and

tirelessly to put together a hugely successful and

first ever event called the "Easter Egg Hunt" and

ran the show from the conception to the

implementation stage flawlessly. I am very proud

of them! Well done!

The students continued working hard and striving

to do their best and put on a fabulous show

during International week, Diversity presentation,

Grade level assemblies, UN day and various

projects and assignments in their class. The Grade

6 and Grade7 challenged themselves on their

respective residential trips and tried the " never

been done" before activities. They made new

friends and learned different skills that will enable

them to aim and achieve higher.

All in all it's been a very busy year with our

triumphs and defeats as we continually strive to

be truly outstanding educators and our students

strive to put their best foot forward and learn all

they can by seizing every new opportunity. We're

here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to

throw little torches out to lead our students

through the dark and I am certain we have done

so this year.

Looking forward to touching more lives and

enlightening more students next year.

MR. VIKAS OBEROI

Mr. Vikas Oberoi is the Managing Director of Oberoi Realty. He is also our founder trustee and has been on the Board since its foundation. Mr. Oberoi is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and is on its India Advisory Board. He has more than two decades of experience in the real estate and hospitality industry.

MR. PAUL FOTCHMAN

Paul Fotchman is an award-winning educator with over 20 years of experience in education, leadership, school administration and strategic planning. He is currently Head of School at Frankfurt International School. Paul studied at Lycoming College, the University of Guam, University of Minnesota, Duke University, and participates at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

MS. BINDU OBEROI

Ms. Bindu Oberoi is our founder trustee. She is currently a Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director of Oberoi Realty Limited. Ms. Oberoi also serves as Director of companies like Envision Realty Private Limited and Expressions Realty Private Limited. She is also a Trustee of Kingston Properties Private Limited, and Oberoi Constructions Private Limited.

MS. MONICA ANAND

Ms. Monica Anand has been a Professor of Fashion Merchandising at Sophia Polytechnic for 19 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from St. Xavier's college Mumbai and a degree in Fashion Merchandising from Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. Ms. Anand is on the NYU International Parents Council, and also teaches at 'Aakanksha' a school for under privileged children.

Our School Governance Board

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MS. ROOPA PURUSHOTHAMAN

Ms. Roopa Purushothaman is a Managing Director and Head of Research for Everstone Capital Advisors. Before this, Ms. Purushothaman has been Vice President and Global Economist at Goldman Sachs, where she published papers on topics including long term growth, global trade and migration in the BRIC nations. Ms. Purushothaman is the founder of Avasara Academy, a progressive secondary school for girls. She is also a member of the Prime Ministers advisory committee for JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and she is a member of the Aspen Institutes India Leadership Initiative. Ms. Purushothaman holds a Bachelors degree from Yale University and a Masters degree in Development Studies from the London School of Economics.

MS. RADHIKA PEREIRA

Ms. Radhika Pereira, B. Sc., LLB, LLM is the Founder of Dudhat, Pereira and Associates, Advocates, Mumbai. Ms. Pereira served with Mulla & Mulla, Cragie, Blunt & Caroe, Advocates and Solicitors, Mumbai, Arthur Anderson & Co, Mumbai, and as a Partner in Udwadia & Udeshi, Advocates, and Mumbai. Ms. Pereira is a Graduate of Mumbai University and she has an LLM from Cambridge University (England) and Harvard (USA).

DR. (MRS.) INDU SHAHANI

Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani has been the Principal of H.R.College of Commerce & Economics in South Mumbai since 2000. She is the former Sheriff of Mumbai. Dr. Shahani is a Visiting Faculty Member at the UC Berkeley, NYU Stern, USA and she is a Lead Speaker at various conferences in India and abroad. She is an Independent Non Executive Director of Bajaj Electricals Limited and Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. She is also a Director at Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. Dr. Shahani's nomination to Boards of large National and Global Companies has provided the impetus to the platform for significant collaboration between Industry and Academia. She is a vice chair of the Board of Governors and a member of the IB education committee and governance committee. She holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from the University of Mumbai.

MS. VIDHURITA PATNAIK

Ms. Vidhurita Patnaik worked with The Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. for over 19 years. At the time of leaving the Company, she was overseeing Pricing structure & strategy as the head of SAP customization team. Presently, she dedicates herself to her passion of writing. Ms. Patnaik holds an Honours Degree in Political Science from Indraprastha College, Delhi University and a Master's Degree in Hindi Literature, from Mumbai University.

Early & Primary Years

DD

Ms. Ashrita Pais & Ms. Deepali Dedhia

1 Rinaesa, Ridhan, Saketh, Kiaan, Suveer

2 Virja, Vardhini, Mishka, Elaika

3 Aara, Aaron, Vardhan (Absent: Manav, Ahaan)

1. Kids at work - "Car washing day.

2. Decorating body cutouts with their choice of clothing.

3. Taking careful steps.

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Playschool

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Ms. Neha Minda & Ms. Komal Shah

1 - Rhea, Ayan, Shaurya, Yahvi

2 - Nirvan, Yuveer, Rehaan, Aryan, Nia, Arisyan

3- Kenisha, Ayaan, Raya, Meera (Absent: Arya)

NM

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1. Let's mix, mix, mix lets mix up the mud.

2. We can spend hours here'Sand play'.

3. Buddies learning to balance!!!

RP

Ms. Sheetal Poddar & Ms. Rachana Patel

1 Kanika, Navya, Dhwanie, Aadit, Anay, Shaurya, Vivaan,

Riona

2 Ruhaan, Ilan, Viraj, Giovanna

3 Shreeyansh, Neev, Mysha

1. Water play ready to splitter splatter.

2. Christmas party dancing feet with my buddy.

3. Little hands at work.

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Playschool

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1. Fun with foam painting.

2. Enjoying in the play area.

3. Row, row, row your boat.

Ms. Shital Makwana & Ms. Heena Mulla

1 Viyan, Roshni, Medhansh, Schauna, Vaama, Aarush, Neil

2 Aarav, Anissa, Sayujya, Zyan

3 Ekansh, Priyanka, Vivaan

SM

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

1. Clickclick'say cheese'.

2. BORIVALI NATIONAL PARK Sitting in choo choo train.

3. Kittens painting the town 'Red'.

4. Feeding snowman during the Christmas celebration.

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Trips & Events

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1. NAVRATRI Check out our traditional clothes

2. Children representing countries from all around the world

on International Day

3. Celebrating yellow day

4. Christmas day concert

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RESPECT

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BS

Ms. Manvi Devlekar & Ms. Bijal Shah

1 Paalvi, Sia, Siddidh, Ehan, Shaurya, Vihaan, Jayesh

2 Anagha, Satyajit, Ansh,

3 Janeya, Neil, Annebella, Tanaya, Kabir (Absent: Vedasvi)

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1. Reading books makes us knowledgeable. (Language)

2. We play with blocks of different shapes to make

structures. (Math)

3. Swinging with friends is a lot of fun.

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Nursery

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1. We decorated diyas and made torans when we celebrated

Diwali as part of our unit on 'Celebrations.

2. We enjoyed participating on Sports Day.

3. We celebrated 'International Children's Day' at Raheja Gardens.

Ms. Shreevidya Ramachandran & Ms. Neha Khandelwal

1 Samriddh, Christine, Vevan, Prapti, Arnee, Deea,

Vivaan, Jash

2 Jessica, Atiksh, Aashna

3 Shrehaan, Janki, Rajveer, Ishan

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vision

imagination inspiration

sparktalentCREATIVITY

PD

Ms. Pooja Dubey & Ms. Khushboo Ahuja

1 Aryan, Yun Young, Maya, Alicia, Radha, Aaria, Teestha,

Saina, Vidhi

2 Ettan, Rayan, Megan

3 Harivansh, Saksham, Hrishik, Daniel, Aditya

1. We enjoy mixing water with sand to make different 'food.'

2. We're waiting patiently for our turn to take our class photographs.

3. We're playing 'train train' using large carton boxes.

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Nursery

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1. The children pretended to talk on their cell phones to their

friends and family as part of exploring building friendships.

2. We were excellent at making silly faces when we explored

different emotions as part of our UOI 'Amazing Me.'

3. We're going to the North pole to see Santa Claus!

Ms. Asavari D' Souza & Ms. Shivani Baijal

1 Ameya, Sanay, Yuvaan, Dhron, Vritti, Waasey, Chantelle

2 Arjun, Chitrani, Viya, Kayin

3 Tanya, Gabriel, Rishaab, Raissa (Absent: Arav)

SB

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CELEBRATION

1. We made these teddy bears for our Valentines.

2. We learnt how to make a group rangoli when we celebrated

'Pongal' as a class.

3. The children dressed up as scary Halloween characters.

4. We're practicing for our music assembly where we performed

'Wag the dog.'

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Trips & Events

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1. The LLC helps us role-play different characters.

2. We went to Raheja gardens to celebrate

'International Children's Day.'

3. The strawberries class performed a vibrant

song at our Friday assembly.

4. Happy Valentine's Day!(Unit on celebrations)

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KNOWLEDGE

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Enjoying A

Muddy Mix

Amazing Silly Faces

Swing A Ling

Tiny Teacher Teaching Tiny Tots

OIS Joyride

we are a team

JKG IK

1. Children learning math concept of more and less using playing cards.

2. IT integration - Children practicing letters and words in IPAD.

3. Children creating posters to save animals.

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Ms. Iffat Khan & Ms. Vishakha Mohile

1 Kimaya, Anaayaa, Adlai, Naitik, Tarini, Evana,

Sharaanya, Aadit, Jahaan, Sabreena

2 Shreya, Preesha, Varun, Rudra, Yuvaan

3 Anuj, Rhea, Prisha, Siraj (Absent: Soniksha Varma)

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1. Learners were engaged in making 3D models for sea animals.

2. Learners trying to balance themselves and also working

collaboratively.

3. Best out of Waste.

Ms. Neha Thoria & Ms. Ravleen Anand

1 Darsh, Aaditya, Sahishnu, Vikaash, Nysa, Chelsi,

Azadeh, Aadi, Manya, Maya S, Nikolai

2 Kyna, Nia, Arjun, Shaun

3 Khyati, Aashna, Amani, Vedant, Maya P

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JKG RM

1. Students were asked to describe the aquatic animals using

describing words.

2. Students were asked to write words beginning with /b/ and illustrate.

3. Students were given different pictures of animals; they had to create

a pattern with animal pictures.

3

Ms. Dolly Dholakia & Ms. Rasika Mhatre

1 Shaurya, Reyhaan, Arjun, Ishita, Ishan, Zaara,

Prashanti, Nicole, Naima, Nainika

2 Gayatri, Harmaya, Yann, Vedansh, Ishaan

3 Eva, Azad, Donh ha, Liam, Anamika

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Ms. Ruchira Golwala & Ms. Sonia Nagpal

1 Vedeka, Vivaan, Viraj, Naina, Samara, Agasthi,

Arunabh, Navyana, Nivaan, Vehaan, Abeer

2 Renuka, Ariaana, Kabir, Yuvaan

3 Anya, Ahaana, Estrella, Riya

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1. Learners were involved in a sorting out activity wherein they were

asked to sort out the different activities that they perform with

their family members.

2. Learners were engaged in an activity where in they learnt different

positional words like above, under, in, out, on, forward, backward etc.

3. Learners were involved in creating their own animal encyclopedia.

They illustrated different animals (birds, insects, amphibians,

aquatic animals, reptiles) and spoke about their characteristics.

Teacher took down their reflections.

RESPECT

Trips & Events

1. Under the inquiry unit Family learners were dressed in their

traditional costume and spoke about their tradition & custom.

2. Children petting the rabbit on farm animal day.

3. Children practise letters, words or sentences during phonics time.

4. Students measured each others height using the nonstandard

method.

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1. Students were asked to create a new story using different

characters. Students then illustrated and narrated the story.

2. Students were taken on a school tour and they were asked

to observe and illustrate things which are heavy and light in

the school.

3. Learners spoke about New Year Celebrations around the world.

4. Students performed a puppet show to demonstrate different

ways of expressing stories during our unit on story.

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SKG AB

1. The children enjoyed reviewing the pictograph of their peers which

displayed the number of different shapes in the collage, created

during the 100 day celebration.

2. Children applied their knowledge in making a Y-Chart to identify and

differentiate objects that moves by wind, water and manpower forces.

3. Children were totally engaged in making a T-Chart of action words

and describing words during our unit 'forces'.

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Ms. Kiran Balida & Ms. Anuradha B

1 Aadi, Sahasra, Jaiveer, Kelly, Ryna, Ayatal

2 Avi Ankur, Avi Khandelia, Aratrika, Rianna, Nandika

3 Vikasni, Navya, Druv, Tanay, Min Kyu (Absent: Charles)

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1. Tug of War.

2. Learning from each other.

3. Working together creatively.

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CELEBRATION

Ms. Neelam Sharma & Ms. Clare Ranns

1 Aanya, Agneya, Avigat, Natanya, Aabha

2 Ivaan, Vladimir, Harish, Vedant, Disha, Dhriti, Khushi

3 Aaryan, Jamie, Eesha, Zoya, Ananya

SKG KS

1. The students are having fun with water and learning about capacity

through hands on exploration.

2. Student explaining to his class mates the importance of Goregaon

community and how the community people come together to meet

their needs and wants.

3. The students celebrated the number 100 by making head bands,

making a structure out of 100 objects, and much more.

Was it fun or what?!

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Ms. Lubna Khan & Ms. Ketaki Shah

1 Krishiv, Agastya, Iksha, Anaisha, Aahana

2 Sofia, Jia, Neal, Ruhhan, Kriti, Lana

3 Subhaan, Adit, Krishnav, Ranveer, Raaya (Absent: Jaiman)

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1. The little architects collaborated to build a rainforest diorama.

2. Celebrating book weekwe are dressed up as our favourite

storybook character.

3. Fun with wordssight word bingo.

Ms. Natasha Khanna & Ms. Jyoti Sharma

1 Sohum, Mohashini, Chloe, Adhiraj, Advik, Romir,

Atharva

2 Nushi, Rhea, Jiya

3 Khushi, Ariya, Ariana, Keshav, Arav (Absent: Ahaan)

NK

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SKG RV

1. Math-students sort candy, sticks, straws and chalks. They sort by size,

shape and color.

2. Students explore with tangrams which are puzzling fun. They created

either patterns or shapes to enhance their thinking skills.

3. Students created various 3D shapes out of straws and connectors &

this in turn helped children develop their concentration & social skills.

3

Ms. Kareena Mirchandani & Ms. Rimona Vakrulkar

1 Anaya, Vivaan, Maanya, Kavya, Ryan, Irya, Vir, Daivik

2 Sundera, Dev, Alexander,

3 Dhwaj, Inaya, Emily, Shubh, Shaurya, Troy, Anthony

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Ms. Sneha Kathpal & Ms. Nalini Srinivasan

1 Arnav, Samaiyra, Ahana, Mira, Armaan, Jason

2 Yash, Divyansh, Deyan, Jiiya, Annika, Ruhani

3 Neel, Diya, Aymaan, Ruhaan, Arnee

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1. During the unit on senses, our little chefs learnt how to make lemonade

and enjoyed drinking it. This was a fun way to make them understand the

sense of taste. They did a great job and enjoyed thoroughly.

2. The students made a diorama of the polar region when they were learning

about places and people around the world. It was a group activity and they

thoroughly enjoyed practically building their own polar region. This was a

hands on experience for the kids.

3. OIS believes in learning through fun and that's exactly what we love doing.

The kids were making a girl- boy pattern while playing in the play structure.

Trips & Events

1. It got very cold in Snow World but we loved playing on the

sleds and skis and sitting in the igloo.

2. Lana and Iksha chose to display their understanding by creating

the rainforest region using the pattern blocks.

3. When we cheered on our Parrot friends on Sports day we all

had so much fun!

4. Kavya loves penning her thoughts down and writes really well.

She has written how she feels about OIS and her class.

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1. Students applied their knowledge about Arctic region

to the unit- 'People around the world' and created a well

planned diorama.

2. We are having fun at our Diwali party.

3. We took a walk around the school grounds to collect the

things of different texture for our feely book.

4. Children portrayed their excitement during the unit 'people

around the world' by creating an imaginary igloo and

pretending to be scientists.

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1

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OIS

Creating various 3D shapes out of straws

Making best

out of waste

InternationalMindedness

little architects

building a rainforest

Workingtogethercreatively

Grade 1

1. Our students had a great time interacting and playing math

games with their secondary students during the math week.

2. Our students collectively worked together to make a

Christmas wreath using the paper tufting technique.

3. Our students researched about aeronautical maps and

presented their understanding.

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Ms. Shalini Dalal & Ms. Bhakti Rajani

1 Aditya, Emre, Elena, Parth, Aaryaveer, Josh

2 Aaliyah, Aeshita, Tia, Anoushka Rao, Aarushi, Anoushka S

3 Janani, Aadya, Leonardo, Tanish, Manan, Louis

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1. Under the sea- Mosaic

2. The Emeralds

3. Tie and dye

Ms. Akshada Pagar & Ms. Mini Batra

1 Sambhavi, Aarav, Zeal, Eedha, Vibhav, Agastya R

2 Tarun Dylan, Agastya K, Aatish, Shrey, Ali, Aniket, Rohin

3 Lee Jin, Anamika, Aadyanishtha, Leia, Brad

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Ms. Deepika Kale & Ms. Nazia Khatir

1 Eshaan, Vrinda, Subhaan, Vedant

2 Sandhya, Vivek, Trisha, Mrinalini

3 Hita, Ranbir, Shreyash, Daksh, Nirvaan (Absent: Kyra, Niyati)

1. Our students went researching about the different

kinds of maps in the ICT lab.

2. Our students enjoyed reading with their buddies from

the Secondary Section.

3. Our students practiced Addition through this activity.

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1. We explored the word habits using the white board to express

our understanding.

2. Students were asked to create classroom or town map with keys.

We are well-balanced as we can create maps using paper,

computer and Ipad too!

3. We read the ORT books and shared our understanding.

Ms. Prithika Khanna & Ms. Abha Shah

1 Abir, Rushil, Dev, Naisha, Jiyajeev, Vamika

2 Raaghav, Mahek, Rohan, Siddhant, Harrison, Vaydeesh

3 Yash, Kabir, Samaarra, Sparshdeep, Nwaf

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CELEBRATION

Grade 1 VB

Ms. Angela Rodrigues & Ms. Vitna Bailey

1 Krrish, Ansh, Vihaan, Aryan, Dipika, Misri, Kashish,

Zehn, Primo

2 Shaurya, Dante, Hanmin, Shariq, Neel

3 Suhana, Reina, Ela, Yana,Archie, Aryan

1. Our little poets are sharing their published poems.

2. VB is a learning community that everybody is involved in.

Ms. Kim shared her responsibilities as a mother for our growth unit.

3. Working away at our pointillism class project. It took a whole month

for us to complete. We are very proud of our work.

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1. Book Week Dressup

2. Fieldtrip - Parle Frooti Factory_low

3. Our students dressed traditionally for the Diwali party.

4. Our students collectively worked together to make a

Christmas wreath using the paper tufting technique.

5. This is our class photo we took in November.

We reproduced this picture as an artwork using pointillism.

Trips & Events

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Grade 2 AM

Ms. Ravleen Anand & Ms. Ambika Menon

1 Ria, Rosa, Faisal, Viraaj, Soham, Myrra, Aarohi

2 Aaditya, Ranveer, Shanaya, Tanisha, Aarin, Ahaan

3 Saksham, Granth, Aryaa, Sia, Khushi, Shlok, Aarav (Absent: Thea)

1. Students checked the temperature with thermometers. We used a wind

vane and an anemometer to determine the wind direction and speed.

2. Students measured in centimetres and meters with the help of the floor mat.

They measured their own heights and made comparisons.

3. Students matched food cards with the right pyramid category. They identify

food as a source of energy and growth.

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1. For the unit Healthy Choices students worked in groups to create a

food pyramid with photos which they presented to their classmates.

2. Students have fun swimming during PE!

3. During the unit on Sounds, students explored how sound travels

through different mediums.

Ms. Carrie Tokunaga & Ms. Koyal Punatar

1 Rohan, Anaavi, Arya, Aarushi, Iti, Anusha, Shlok

2 Shubh, Oliver, Mitansh, Dhruv, Lex Roman, Ryan

3 Netra, Tanisha, Vedaant, Arthur, Arjit, Sharanya,

Shyamoli (Absent: Maksim)

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Ms. Toshi Wagh & Ms. Ruchika Banerjee

1 Saisriya, Tiana, Satvik, Zahaan, Ayaan, Maanvi, Khushi,

Jeroze

2 Mael, Shreya, Nandini, Ahaana, Vishesh

3 Aanya, Shiv, Kush, Shashwat, Hussain, Pooja (Absent: Sahib, Jyotiradtiya)

1. Integrating technology in our curriculum.

2. Students checking the temperature of the sand with thermometers.

3. Having hand on experience and using manipulatives to explore the

math concepts.

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1. Every morning children are fully charged up and they creatively use

this energy to build masterpieces using the class manipulatives!

2. Donut Discussion This is how we share and present our understanding

of the language concepts like adjectives & prepositions or even

descriptive writing!

3. All our inquiry lessons usually have lots of brainstorming sessions

followed by group chart-making. We then, present our work to the entire

class. We use all our PYP profiles, attitudes and skills for such tasks.

Ms. Khushbu Gajakas

1 Anika, Neha, Samarth, Ishaan, Abhimanyu, Mehek, Neha

2 Shinali, Vaanya, Aadil, Devansh, Sabrina, Ishita

3 Shrutant, Abodh, Amora, Amrita, Dhiya, Aryan, Oliver

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RY

Ms. Anjali Sainani & Ms. Rosy Yadav

1 Shlok, Arjun, Anavi, Krishita, Shreeya, Siddhant Prakash,

Siddhant Deepak

2 Madhav, Aaryah Mihir, Daniel, Nihar, Jairaj, Karan

3 Violetta, Sparsh, Yuvaan, Aarav, Niharika (Absent: Mukta)

1. Young entrepreneurs at work.

2. The students are learning about the place value

system with the help of manipulatives.

3. Young children learning about money.

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1. Children understood the concept of grouping by physically

arranging themselves to get the answer for two times three;

nine times two and so on!

2. Celebration is a big part of our class and all children love to dress

up for all occasions showing their creativity and enthusiasm!

3. Grade 2's Young Entrepreneurs selling their products at

the OIS Bazaar.

4. The students are checking the wind direction at Juhu beach.

5. Students demonstrated the phases of the moon with

Oreo cookies during our unit on Patterns.

Trips & Events

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Ms. Hetal Patel & Ms. Deepa Rajwaney

1 Shreyan, Arjun, Ishana, Aditi, Mahika, Harsh, Tanmaya

2 Siddhi, Kabir, Adam, Yash, Milan, Rachel

3 Simone, Svettlana, Jay, Raafey, Hriday, Adya, Mia

1. Students made mixtures using different states of matter.

2. Students enjoyed scientific experiments specially the one on separation

where they had to analyze the best way to separate a mixture.

3. Expressing themselves through poems was an amazing experience for the

students. They even shared their best poems during the school assembly.

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1. Students apply their understanding on measurement

to draw a maze.

2. Students enjoy doing what they love the most-Reading!

3. Students integrate technology with UOI to learn budgeting.

Ms. Krupa Shah & Ms. Deepa Venugopal

1 Siddharth S, Priyesh, Shanade, Janisha, Siddharth M, Pihu

2 Urshita, Aaryan, Daniel, Yash, Zorawar

3 Samvit, Akhil, Amarilys, Navvya, Ritvik, Akhil (Absent: Gia, Arushi, Aarsha)

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CELEBRATION

Grade 3 PJ

Ms. Neha Thaker & Ms. Poonam Jhangiani

1 Aryav, Utkarsh, Siddhi, Meher, Reva, Vianca, Vansh, Arihant

2 Nabhit, Riddhima, Chhata, Kyra, Arjun

3 Anushka D, Tyrus, Aaryan, Vivan, Shlokh, Anoushka C

1. Explorers we were, discovering ways to survive and. Showing off

our posters.!!

2. Barter system- Traders we were, Exchanging goods, convincing each

other- I need that-Mine is better-That's not fair

3. Practicing Directions- East, West, North, and South Which way should

we turn?? Follow the compass and march to the co-ordinate.

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1. Students enjoy what they love doing the most Reading!!!

2. Students worked in groups to find out the different tools

and units used to measure various objects.

3. Students read their second fiction novel called Frindle and

learnt new vocabulary and made predictions.

Ms. Chantelle Oliveira

1 Manan, Nishant, Shiki, Yuvika, Thea, Vir, Nikhil

2 Govindnarain, Arjun, Aditya, Armaan, Sanjana

3 Ria, Tushar, Johann, Ishaan, Dia (Absent: Joshya)

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KNOWLEDGE

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1. Exploration Field trip to Magic Bus, Karjat.

2. Math- Coordinates.

3. Performing for school assembly.

Ms. Shraddha Goyal & Ms. Neha Thaker

1 Siona, Siddhi, Arya, Rahil, Aryan, Kiera, Avianka

2 Ashni, Kashvi, Anahita, Sargun, Amrita, Sanchita

3 Salil, Ashray, Kunal, Angath, Anant

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1.Students create their own Couplet poems exhibiting their

creativity and appreciation towards the poem.

2.Exploration Field trip to Magic Bus, Karjat.

3.Scientists in the making.

4.Students visit Karjat Magic Bus to learn more about their

unit on Exploration.

5.Students made 3D models to represent the discovery of

the famous mummy of Tutankhamen in Egypt.

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Ms. Rachna Bagri & Ms. Nikhat Shaikh

1 Toraab Javed, Aaliya, Shreya, Sonia, Manya, Evani

2 Tanvi, Pallavi, Ananya, Navya, Zoe

3 Aviraj, Aryan, Nadiv, Vansh, Erwin, Amogh (Absent: Jack)

1. We are true adventurers, exploring and enjoying nature

with our friends!

2. Our young scientists our trying to create eco-friendly energy boats.

3. Model of the Digestive system created by 4-RB.

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Ms. Nikhat Shaikh & Ms. Ramona Freitas

1 Param, Vedant K, Sanjana, SeoYoung, Sharanya,

Akash, Rohan

2 Sahil, Jia, Vedant V, Raheil, Yashvi, Lakshya

3 Adit, Diya, Ria, Tyra, Zoey, Nikita, Hari

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1. Students recycling paper and making paper roses with notes of

appreciation to their parents.

2. Students working on creating coasters depicting aboriginal art.

3. Students in a crazy relaxed pose during breaktime.

RESPECT

SB

Ms. Sanchita Barua

1 Tanisha, Anushka, Ayush, Aashu, Daniyaal, Ioli, Maya

2 Rena, Shreedhar, Ishaan, Bagad, Parth, Prisha

3 Devyani, Raheema, Yash, Abdulsamad, Jai, Shifa, Shruti

1. Lehngas, kurtis, skirts & suits; Marching ahead with passport dudes;

Come n join us for the International Day hoot!!!

2. Eureka! Our hypothesis is correct. the heat energy transfers from

the hot surface to the cold surface.

3. Humungous Digestive system - Made by the master craftsmen of

grade 4SB.

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1. The 4SD boys having a party with Ms. Seema. Always fun

giving the teacher bunny ears.

2. Grade 4 trying to find out how heat energy transfers from hot

water to cold water. We are the future scientists of the world!

3. The Environmental Avengers jump and shout YAY! We always

encourage our team members to keep going.

Ms. Nikhat Shaikh & Ms. Seema Dholakia

1 Radhika, Noveera, Arin, Kabir, Vihaan, Felicia, Celeste

2 Parthiv, Sia, Darren, Neil T, Anoushka, Neil J

3 Sajid, Arjun, Isha, Meher, Tarasha, Mrigank, Hrdya

SD

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Trips & Events

1. 4RF were all little reindeers- on a mission from Santa

2. We conquered our fears while indulging in the adventurous

residential trip to Rajmachi.

3. Books are our best friends! Dressing up as our favorite

book character during the library week.

4. 4RF were lightning bolts indeed- racing and speeding

through every obstacle around.

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1. Absorbing the blissful harmony of Rajmachi with

their splendid radiance.

2. Look at us from the fantasy world of books. We are those

people who put a smile on your face. Happy Book Day!

3. in the picturesque foothills of Rajmachi with our iron spirit

and disarming smiles.

4. Looks like the girls are having fun at Rajmachi with

Ms. Seema. Last day.

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MU

Ms. Manju Upadhyaya & Ms. Teja Bhusane

1 Isha, Ninaad, Siddhant, Jasmit, Shlok, Vansh, Ayushi

2 Emma, Mariam, Khwahish, Rhea

3 Jahnavi, Krishmaan, Vedaant, Kevin, Aashana (Absent: Dhriti)

1. The confident and enthusiastic 'Can Do' gang of 5MU

2. The coolest class with the best smiles!

3. Aetos Dios, 'The Golden Eagles' of grade 5MU, raring to

soar on OIS Sports Day.

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1. On International Day everyone learns something about other countries.

Many countries showcased their dress, culture, landscape and their

delightful cuisine for everyone to try.

2. We presented an assembly with Ms Poonam's 3rd grade class. We made

up a strange story that combined our units on matter and media. It even

had a monster in it!

3. Book Week was a real pleasure for all book lovers of OIS. We read a lot

and dressed as our favorite characters .The parade felt like all the

characters of books had come alive and come to OIS.

Ms. Medha Joshi & Ms. Teja Bhusane

1 Aashia, Tanishq, Rakshi, Sarthak, Cameron, Naitik,

2 Sriram, Mehr, Nikita, Angelina, Aryan

3 Stuti, Chris, Karim Ezzat, Arsalaan, Rishabh, Misha

MJ

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RM

Ms. Riddhi Adhyaru & Mr. Robert Mullins

1 Jainam, Aariana, Sneha, Tasnim, Jenissa, Hatim

2 Disha, Mrigank, Simar, Ishaan, Soham

3 Shaurya, Kanksha, Alizeh, Rishiraj

1. Represented here is a combination of characteristics: Inquirers, Balanced,

Communicators, Risk-Takers, Reflective, Open-Minded, Knowledgeable,

Thinkers, Principled, and Caring. These are Internationally Minded Students

who are empowered to be and have the freedom to think.

2. During math week we shared with early years, it was evident how math

connects in our daily lives not just math class.

3. Students in Grade 5 had the privilege to represent a country and

experience attributes of other cultures and countries around the world.

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1. We learn through different means, we are passionate

learners using information technology too.

2. Using team work to trash out solutions for the Puzzle set.

3. The great enthusiast celebrating art week with shapes.

Ms. Riddhi Adhyaru & Ms. Sudha Rakesh

1 Anay, Rudra, Nishtha, Rridhisha, Shreya, Suchir

2 Ryan, Aaryan, Adhyan, Michael, Abhinav

3 Aaditya, Simran, Niyakthi, Eesha, Bhavya, Pratham

SR

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Trips & Events

1. Grade 5RM volunteered after school donating books and supplies

to Mamta from Udaan India Foundation. There were lots of smiles.

2. Grade 5 residential trip Wilderness Eco Resort. Activities included:

hiking, making camouflaged viewing tents, and more. It was a

great time full of lizards, spiders, scorpions, and monkeys.

3. The 4 day field trip to the Wildernest Resort, Goa was an amazing

experience! The most enjoyable activity was probably when we had

to make hideouts.

4. ssss... learning beyond classroom.

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1. So much fun with pupils from every grade on the field,

races with water and much more.

2. Bringing our favourite book characters alive in the

Book Week.

3. Celebrating the spirit of Science week, the scientist

of Grade 5SR.

4. All gung ho in Goa - Grade 5 residential trip to Goa.

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The adventurous

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Grade 6

Ms. Priyadarshini Ramteke

1 Vartika, Dzhina, Prabhat, Azaan, Cesar, Saipriya, Malaika

2 Tanish, Zubin, Sanjana, Ashwati, Ida, Kavya, Manav

3 Dhriti, Mihika, Yash, Jai, Krutang, Ishani, Aanchal

PR

Ms. Rakhi Modi

1 Ekadh, Viren, Mariam, Ritika, Isha, Aditya, Alam

2 Zainab, Varun, Khushi, Nireeksha, Ramya, Aliya, Aman

3 Shubhika, Dhruv, Sasha, Samriddhi, Selina, Aryan, Dipanjli

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Confident, studious, open-minded, caring,

Daughter of two loving parents,

and sister to a complete teenager,

Who loves to read, to listen to music,

and to play table tennis,

Who feels the world should be greener, there

should be no such thing as older siblings,

and friends should be as close as family,

Who needs to travel around the world,

take in everything around her, and go to

Phoenix, Arizona,

Who gives laughter, friendship, and care,

Who fears heights, large, hairy spiders,

and grandfather's brother's watchdog,

Who would like to see the Eiffel Tower,

Keukenhof, and the world from outer space,

Who lives in a place she calls home,

Fernandes

Malaika Fernandes- Grade 6A

vision



Bio Poem

BA

Ms. Brinda Anandh

1 Yashvi, Sri Krishna, Aryaman, Avi, Adhyyan, Neel, Ajeeta

2 Vedika, Dinisha, Niva, Tara, Hannah, Noyyo

3 Nitya, Mandira, Jash, Pierre, Aryan, Alice, Anushka

MATH-YEAR BOOK

The maths they taught in school made me dizzy,

I even found the 7 times table hard,

While other kids looked thoughtful, smart and busy,

All I could do was stare out of the window,

But when I went to OIS, Miss Suchita helped me a lot,

Now I am busy the whole time,

And I finally know the 7 times table,

While other people look out of the window!

Maths

Math is my favorite subject,

it rises above them all.

We learn through activities,

games with cards and balls.

The teacher lets us play countdown,

which is my favorite game

The lessons go so smoothly,

like a cruise along the Thames!

I'll never have a problem,

with sales or a discount,

Percentages or Decimals,

I'll never have a miscount!

Integers and algebra,

I understood them perfectly.

The best math class ever,

is this year's.

Mihika Prakash

Grade 6A

Maths

Math is a subject full of fun,

It is liked by each and everyone.

It is useful in daily life,

Doesn't matter whether you are a child or a wife!

From math nobody can get bored,

As there are many formulas to be stored.

Some main parts include subtracting and adding,

Not forgetting the mighty multiplying and dividing.

Math is my favourite subject,

No matter how you look from any aspect.

Yashvi Jaju

Grade 6C

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HindiThis year's [2012-2013] grade 6 was a very fun and

exciting experience. We had an enthusiastic and

supportive teacher, Ms. Hema, who taught us the

essential concepts of Hindi to improve and sharpen our

skills. She also cleared our doubts.

In class we studied and equally balanced it by numerous

educational activities like creating different types of charts

[poetry compositions, idioms with drawings and dialogues,

awareness advertisements, story writing, etc.] and depicting

our creativity, knowledge and skills through them.

Our way of learning is not only from books; we see

educational videos, which help us understand the

concept better. Along with this we express our learning

and skills through role-plays, of which we are the

directors and acting these out, involve a lot of fun!!!

Arvind sir and Ms. Hema had recorded them and put

t h e m o n w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m a n d o n

www.oishindi.wordpress.com. In grammar we had

learnt antonyms, nouns, adjectives, gender, tense,

prefix, suffix, adverb, idioms, punctuation,

preposition, conjunction and interjection. We had

also done question and answers and numbers.

In Hindi class, we came across lots of new friends and

new learning skills. Everyone bonded with each other

through fun activities out of which going on field trips

were the best.

In the first semester, we had a fantastic time. But to put

a grand finale, we had an educational yet wonderful

field trip. At first, going to McDonalds, Mani Bhavan,

RBI and Braille press was not quite appealing, but when

we got there it was like just what the doctor ordered.

Educational models at Mani Bhavan, real ancient seals

and coins at RBI, hearty meals at McDonalds and

fabulous sites at the Braille press added to the spice. It

was crucial to learn about these places. We had fun

along with our friends and noted down important

information that we came across.

This years Hindi was, is and will be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grade 6 Hindi Students : Aman, Ekadh, Noyyo, Ritika,

Yashvi, Aryan , S. Sri Krishna

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CELEBRATION

My first year at OIS has been absolutely amazing. I have made many new friends and met some

really nice teachers. Every day here has been extremely

exciting and full of surprises. I , especially enjoyed the

Kolad trip. It was a lot of fun even though we

encountered lot of creepy crawlies(not to mention the

hilarious rat incident). We had many fun activities like

the Nature trail, the Flying Fox, Burma bridges, rafting,

rock climbing, rappelling and the amazing Treasure

Hunt where we were divided into teams. Anther great

highlight was the school musical. It was a huge success

and a totally new experience for me as I had never

been in a musical before.

Overall I have had a fantastic year and I hope every

year at OIS remains just as great as this one was!.

Tara Choudhary

Sports Day

One year before

A controversial defeat by one point.

Now, a chance to make things right.

6 events, 9 classes, 1 champion.

Sack Race, Obstacle Race, Water Race, Jump Rope

Race, Paddle-the-Boat Race, and a Tug of War.

Our mascot was the white polar bear. Our

gameplay was the exact opposite of our mascot.

Our aspects were belief, teamwork and

friendship. All of that combined to

make one invincible force.

No panther or parrot could beat us.

Cause who has it better than us?

Nooobody

By Viren Abhyankar, Ekadh Ranganathan

(The Sports Day)At first we were very excited,Who let the bears out! that's what we recited.We were the Polar Bears,Wandering around here and there,Apprising people everywhere.We were good at all the races,You should have seen the other team's places.We came first,

And forgot all our thirst.All the parents and teachers were taking photos,Then we sang our motto.Let us celebrate,

With our classmates!!!!!

Zainab, Ritika, Aliya

Homeroom

The Day Of Victory

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Spanish

French

Book Week

LanguagesForeign

KNOWLEDGE

Character Day

French

Grade 7

Ms. Nandini Shah

1 Shivansh, Divyesh, Ansh, Kesar, Vilay, Nandan, Sudhanshu

2 Kritvi, Sanghamitra, Yashna, Tosca, Min Young,

Anoushka, Varun

3 Brinda, Kangjin, Abhishek, Anirudh, Samridh, Shamik, Kiara

Ms. Suchita Prakash

1 Dhruv, Anjali, Swaraa, Lynnea, Maryam, Shania, Apurv

2 Ritvik, Shreya, Khushi, Naof, Shivani, Shlok, Suyash

3 Gautham, Vansh, Advait, Vikram, Armaan, Darsh, Simar (Absent : Vedant)

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Favorite unit

My favorite unit in English, this year, was the Looking Back

one as we were exposed to memoirs and memoir writing,

which I found very interesting. We read many memoirs but a

particular favorite of mine was a memoir by Bill Bryson, which

was hilarious and has made me want to read his books. I

learnt what to write memoirs on (subject matter), structure

(anecdotal or explode the moment) and how to use

descriptive words, words with special connotations and

figurative language. We also had an opportunity to write our

own memoir, which I really enjoyed.

Sudhanshu Mathur- Grade 7A

BRINDA

Happy go lucky, savoring every laugh, a

dreamer and a book worm

Daughter of parents (who are)difficult to fool,

sister of a jumping jack (not sure if I belong to

this family), lover of books, pizza and animals

Who feels that the sky is about to fall on our

heads, so let's make merry, the karma theory

works and my mother has eyes at the back of

her head, so you'd do well to behave

Who needs a book an hour, a hug when she is

down and appreciation for a job well done

Who fears losing near and dear ones, a plate of

greens and getting left behind

Who gives a shoulder to lean on, a world of

cheer and best wishes to her friends

Who would like to see the world, aliens and life

through the eyes of a cartoon

MEHRA

Brinda Mehra - Grade 7A

English


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Ms. Shilpi Rayakar

1 Dishant, Ilaria, Anoushka, Kainaz, Devi, Ananya, Arth

2 Shivani, Krishna Pariani, Samarth, Utkarsh, Krishna Poddar,

Palak, Shubh

3 Roshan, Vedant, Gaurishi, Prerna, Natasha, Akshay, Shahan

Math

For me numbers looked good on the phone

and currency notes, so Math was not my idea

of fun. But then in Grade 7, we traversed the

land of numbers, finding the values of random

variables, discovered we could have more

parts than just and , learnt that speed and

not just distance mattered (especially if a rabid

dog was chasing you) and finding out what is a

Better Buy.

Now I see the benefit of Math and once you

have understood the fundamentals, it is EASY.

Brinda Mehra - Grade 7A

Year Gone By:

This year was amazing, from the beginning to

now. I have so many memories that I wish I

could go back and relive, like the Singapore

Trip, the first day of school and the International

Day. Everything was just so magical. Its like the

first day of school was yesterday, the school

year went by so fast. I guess its true that when

your having fun, things seem to go by faster,

and this year was a lot of fun. Even though we

had our own share of arguments and quarrels,

in the end, everything seemed to have worked

out. We had our peers and teachers supporting

us the whole time, and they made us feel like we

could talk to them whenever. They always had

our backs. One of my most fond memories was

the Singapore Trip we had in February. It

seemed to have helped me become more

responsible and it made me more confident.

This is because in Singapore the activities we

did challenged us, and we got to make our own

decisions on things. We had our friends

supporting us as well. It was a lot of fun and it

was so different. This year was amazing, and I

am looking forward to my next year too. This

year prepared me a lot for the future, not just in

studies, but as a person as well.

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Math broadens your mind

It is one of its own kind

Sometimes it might grind your head

You feel not to do it instead

It's fun and super cool

You can do it alone or in school

Has different techniques and weird

rules But whatever you say

MATH RULES !!

Swara Lodha - Grade 7B

Maths this year...

This year Maths was very informative and

studious. Maths was always my best

scoring subject but this year I just didn't

score well but also understood the

concepts well. This year Maths didn't just

teach me numbers but also life skills like:-

Check your mistakes, everyone makes

them; Even the best can be defeated...

It was great to have Ms. Suchita for this

lovely year.

My school year so far...

The year in school has been

really great. There were

new teachers whom I

found really good. All our

teachers were really nice

and helpful. We had a lot

of fun taking part in the

sports day which was

organized by the school

authorities for the

school community.

This year our very first

musical took place. Students from

each grade participated in this event.

The after-school rehearsals were enjoyable and all of us put

up a great show. We also had an educational trip to

Singapore which lasted for a week. We learnt a lot and the

trip was a wonderful experience. During the year the class

got to know each other better and we made a lot of new

friends. Thus the year so far has been full of positives and I

would say this has been one of my best years in school.

By Kainaz Patravala - Grade 7C

RESPECT

Teacher: Miss Shilpi

Homeroom this year, has been fabulous. During

homeroom, we have been involved in a lot of

community service. As most people might know,

our school works in collaboration with Operation

Smile, and there are events each year, through

which we raise money for this organization.

Along with Operation Smile, the school had

organized a Giving Week. During this week,

students from different grades, were asked to

donate stationary sets, computers if they could,

files, folders and many such things that could be

donated to schools. We had a kindness week to,

during which, we were given kindness cards, and

every time we were kind to someone, we would

pass this card to them, and so on.

Along with community service, our homeroom

also saw videos on bullying. We discussed causes

of bullying, what can we do to prevent it, and we

put our ideas into a comic strip. During

homeroom, we also have assemblies, in which we

talk about some grade trips, announcements,

guest speakers come in and speak, and awards

for academic achievements are often given out. A

few of these assemblies, were related to the

subject of bullying, during which a guest speaker

came, and told us about bullying, and how we

should immediately take action against it, by

informing our elders.

Homeroom this year was amazing, with videos,

drawing, community service, fundraisers and many

other events to make the community in the school,

a happier, more generous, and joyful place.

Arth Vidyarthi - Grade 7C

Friends in Grade 7

Friends mean a lot in everyones life. At the end of sixth

grade I was left with only one friend, but when I entered

grade 7 I dont know how me and my one friend made 3

more friends. At the starting of the year we all didnt

know each other very well and therefore tried to get to

know each other very well by staying together and

talking a lot! We did everything together and

understood each other. It wasnt like we all played

games which helped us remember each others name

or hobbies and things like that which, we used to do in

class. It was just we talking, telling each other incidents

that happened with us and sharing information about

us. We all became really close friends and named our

friend circle KANDI. The first letter of our names made

KANDI. Slowly, after some time KANDI started to break

and one of our friends started to fade and we

separated. A fight didnt happen but something (we

didnt know what) broke the chain of us that connected

to her. After that, only us four were left. We did talk to

her and had fun with each other but not as much as we

use to have before. After some time we forgot all the

mess and started to have fun again. We laughed and

played and had a lot of

fun doing crazy stuff

that usually all friends

do but this fun was

extraordinary. It was a

lifetime experience and

till today we do all the

crazy and mad stuff,

which no one can even

imagine!

Devi - Grade 7C

Homeroom

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This is the text in the chart.

Notre voyage au Singapour :

Le premier jour :

Nous avons fait les activits, mais il a plu !

Alors nous avons jou lintrieur du camp.

Le deuxime jour :

Nous sommes partis du camp. Nous

sommes monts sur la colonne. Nous avons

d balancer sur une corde. Aprs nous

avons d faire un roller-coaster avec du

papier et des chalumeaux. Aprs nous avons

d danser et chanter ensemble. Aprs nous

avons jou au Laser-tag.

Le troisime jour :

Nous avons visit le muse de science. Cest

trs amusant ! Aprs nous avons visit le

parc doiseaux Jurong. Aprs nous avons fait

du shopping au centre commercial.

Le quatrime jour :

Nous avons visit le zoo. Au zoo nous avons

regard le lion, le serpent, le phoque et

beaucoup danimaux. Aprs nous avons

visit le barrage marin et Newater. Cest o

ils font de leau pour Singapour. Aprs nous

vu le spectacle. Il sappelle Les chansons

de la mer .

Le cinquime jour :

Nous avons commenc le jour 7 :30. Nous

avons le petit-djeuner. Aprs nous avons

touch le phoque ! a t mou ! Aprs nous

avons vu le Mer lion. Finalement, nous

avons pris lavion pour revenir Mumbai.

Grade 7 French:

Shivani Pillalamarri, Advait Deshpande,

Simar Shoor

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Spanish

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Grade 8

Ms. Adrienne Higley & Ms. Joy Farhat

1 Niharika, Suditi, Anuj, Shubham, Husnal, Shreshtha,

Simrit

2 Yash, Dhruv, Tanishka, Khushboo, Kayannush

3 Sahil, Harshal, Giovanni, Shivam, Ved, Arihant, Aaron

JF

Ms. Linda Mascarenhas

1 Nidhi, Abhishek, Dylan, Maahir, Harsh, Bhavin,

Valentina

2 Bijoyini, Toshiro, Elise, Ishita, Karan

3 Nikhil, Rahil, Hiba, Mishika, Vaishnavi, Siddhant, Hritik

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The Frost

The frost is death,

Silently approaching on a black steed,

Cold, unwanted, unwelcome.

Like a blanket of enveloping darkness;

Overpowering, greedily devouring life;

Unleashing ruin.

Once unleashed, never stopping,

Finding its way through

corners and recesses

Mercilessly, relentlessly destroying

Everything along the way.

Making its way towards its victim,

It reveals itself;

and its eyes of fear and pain

Pierce through the soul,

Leaving nothingness.

Dhruv Warrier - Grade 8A

CELEBRATION

JJ

Ms. Jagruti Joshi

1 Duhita, Surbhi, Satvika, Sama, Gizelle, Marissya

2 Aashna, Rahul S, Rahul K, Ansh, Navni

3 Akash, Aryaman, Parin, Jai (Absent: Arjun, Hariansh)

My Definition of Mathematic

Maths, Maths, Maths its the best,

Its better than all the rest.

Congruence and Similarity gives me clarity

Algebra and fraction help me in selection

Linear equation and Pythagoras,

in my life gives me chorus

We are mathematicians and we are here to say

we do mathematics every day.

Sometimes we just use paper

sometimes we use our head

or maybe at times a drawing would do instead

First study the problem

to get a clue

just whats the problem really asking you?

Next choose a strategy

which one shall be tried?

Once decided

that strategy must be applied.

Then work on problem showing

all the steps too,

at last check the answer, what it is supposed to.

Maths, Maths, Maths its the best,

Its better than all the rest.

A short poem by Jai Khanna

Maths

Math Article

This year math was really interesting! We learned so

many fascinating topics, like Quadratic equations,

Pythagoras theory, the fundamentals of algebra etc. The

best part of this year though was that we always had

something challenging to do! No matter what level we

were on, we were tested to do things beyond our

comfort level, which made us realize our true potential.

Math is sometimes considered boring or difficult, but

thats not true in our case. In all our classes this year not

only did we learn new math concepts, we also played

many games related to our topics! For example, for our

unit on tessellations we made our own models of

tessellations. Also we got to go on a treasure hunt when

we were learning about Algebra, we had to go around

school finding and solving clues. So our math curriculum

not only included bookwork but

many exciting activities too!

In conclusion I would say that this

year math was not only full of

challenge but also good fun.

Most of 8th graders are pretty

nervous about higher level of

mathematics in 9th grade, but I

feel weve been adequately

prepared for the same based

on the training we got this year.

I hope all my math classes are

just as enjoyable and educating as they were this year!

By Ishita Kumar - Grade 8B

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Maths What is it?

Maths, even though it seems to be a difficult and tremendously hard and irritable subject,

it is quite enjoyable. It is the one subject that teaches a person the essential skills of

teamwork, problem-solving skills, etc. Maths is a subject that is studied by a huge

number of people, some are good at it, and some arent. This is what encourages people

to help each other, not only in Maths but also in life.

Not only that, problem-solving skills are an important aspect of Maths. It is not about

problems but about solving those problems. These problems not only include linear

equations or graphs, etc. These problems are about facing real-life problems and

making decisions. These problems are about analyzing data, data about the

economy or other businesses.

This was about Maths in general. But, now hows maths in 8B like? Well, it is

exhilarating. Our class is filled with people of many different opinions. So, there

are discussions, arguments, and decisions. In this class, we also learn to co-

operate and collaborate with each other and work towards a common goal. It entails

solving a really difficult problem, together. So, basically, Maths class is not only about sitting by

oneself and solving problems, it is mainly about solving a tough problem as an ensemble.

By Sidhaant Murarka - Grade 8B

KNOWLEDGE

Yearbook Reflection.

Homeroom

A place where we laugh and cry

Where we can be ourselves

Where time flies

With a teacher who brings joy!

A place where the only thing we find is.

Peace (and noise!)

Sure there have been tears and wounds

Fights and fears,

But we all healed.

Together.

I remember the first day of class A group of

strangers bunched together

Then - Sports day

A group of angry whales

working together

Finally Model United Nations

Celebrating culture.

Now a group of friends

Seemingly all grown up

Though we know its not over yet

We know when everything is unstable

You will be there

Class 8a

With A teacher who brings joy

Always changing but reliable.

By Suditi Prakash - Grade 8A

Homeroom

This year was filled with lots of work but at the same time

we enjoyed learning because of our teacher. When we first

entered our Hindi class there was a fear in the back of our

minds that Hindi would be really difficult in grade 8,

however Ms. Hema Joshi made it a piece of cake.

Throughout the year, we got to do several exciting activities,

which helped us understand Hindi concepts better. We did

role-plays artistic charts and we made our own stories. The

Hindi Week was thrilling as we had a story writing competition.

Everyone was encouraged to take part in the story writing

competition and, each and every one of us made an outstanding

effort.

This is the first time that we went for a field trip in Hindi! During

the field trip we went to places such as The Braille Press, Mani

Bhavan and we went to a Reserve Banks museum.

Our Hindi textbooks are such that it gives us an overall

development in all the parts of the language. It has comprehension

questions and grammar, which also helps us in the 9th grade IGCSE format. Through

the 2nd term we developed our language skills better.

In the 2nd term we were preparing for our IGCSE curriculum, which is present in 9th grade.

We learnt many new things such as form filling, report writing and summary writing.

We had set our own goals and we did accomplish them because of our hard work and

support, from our teachers and peers.

By Abhishek Iyer, Harsh Ruia, Khushboo Agarwal, Karan Doshi, Hiba Chowdhry Grade 8 (Hindi students).

We have LOVED our

Hindi Classand always will...

HRP Activities throughout the year

Throughout the academic year 2012-2013, the students of Grade 8 have

worked on a number of different interesting homeroom activities ranging

from making clay models, to organizing skits about diversity, to making

necessary changes to the school, that the students thought were global

issues. These activities have been both individual, and group, and have

helped in bringing the class closer together, on its way to a real team.

One of the activities that the students enjoyed a lot was the activity about

bullying. In the activity, the students had to make any visual representation

of any type of bullying (cyber bullying, physical bullying, verbal bullying etc.)

Many groups short movies, which unfortunately, they were not able to show

to other classes or students. Even though the students enjoyed making the

videos, they did not forget the real purpose of the activity, which was to first

sympathise with the victims, and then come up with a solution.

Other than this, the students enjoyed the Diversity Factor activity and the

clay Ganesh model activity also.

In all, the homeroom lessons have been a very productive, educational,

and fun lessons throughout the year

By Akash Apte - Grade 8C

Hindi

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Chemistry


Foreign Languages

French

Spanish

Grade 9

Mr. Vijay Gondalia

1 Rhythm, Mahek, Nanki, Avvalzameer, Anwesha, Rheea

2 Pranav, Mihir, Shubham, Alren, Sidharth

3 Pa

Documents

Yearbook AY 2012-13