Dear Parents,
I hope you are well and wish you all a very happy new year! Firstly, I would like to extend a hearty congratulations to all for being ranked No. 2 International Day Cum Boarding School in India and No.1 in Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam for the second consecutive time by Education Today India School Merit Awards. We couldn’t have done this without you.
This year has all been about achieving some excellent milestones. Oakridge Visakhapatnam has successfully completed 15 years of its Excellence. Our new state of art early years campus has been established. Well-equipped in-house kitchen with bakery has been started. We have continued to be No.1 school in Andhra Pradesh for the 8th consecutive time. The list goes on and on and this couldn’t have been possible without parents, students, and our staff. I would like to thank you all for your superb support of our school in 2023.
I hope and believe that you support towards school will always be there and we will achieve some more milestones the coming year. I once again wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year 2024.
Warm regards,
Ms.Shaila Bhamidipati
Principal
Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam
Embarking on a cultural odyssey at our 15th Annual Day Celebrations – Kalakriti – Celebrating Incredible India.
The event unfolded with the enchanting performances of our Early Years toddlers, capturing the essence of India’s vibrant diversity. Chief-guest of the occasion Ms. Nandini Salaria, IFS, Zoo Curator of Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam highly appreciated the talent showcased by the students through various cultural shows depicting the multidimensional Indian culture.
Here are some glimpses of the celebrations
Day 2 of Kalakriti – a tapestry of cultural brilliance!
From mesmerizing cultural shows embracing the essence of India’s diversity to the captivating ‘Mahabharat Act’ by our primary stars, every moment was a treasure.
Chief Guest Dr. Abraham Varughese, Director NSTL, highly appreciated their talent and inspired young hearts to dream big and fulfill Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s vision of making India a superpower.
Here are some glimpses of the day.
Day 3 of Kalakriti – Celebrating Incredible India
The spellbinding folk and traditional performances by our secondary stars, every moment held its own magic. Dasavataram Kuchipudi Dance was the jewel of the programme.
Chief Guest Mr. Murali Rambha, SP & HoB, CBI, Anti-Corruption Branch Visakhapatnam, highly applauded the students’ talent and urged them to embrace discipline, paving the way to become responsible citizens of India.
Here are some glimpses of the day.
Dive into the world of artistic brilliance!
Explore captivating glimpses of India’s Folk artistry, where Kalamkari, Rajasthani Folk, and the enchanting Jamini Roy paintings come to life at our Visual Art Exhibition.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. B. Maheshwara Das, HOD Dept. of Fine Arts and Ms. Gladdys, gallerist, DYS Art Gallery. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of creativity!
Our senior grade Oakridgers and National Champions had an inspiring session by Rohan Shah, International Athlete.
He shared his secrets to success and encouraged them to dare to dream and compete with your best self!
Grade 8 CBSE students delved into the wonders of Kambalakonda Biodiversity Park. They unveiled the secrets of medicinal plants, understanding ecological balance, and reinforcing their commitment to conservation.
Our Early Years and Primary students embraced the serenity of Mindful Monday through focused breathing. This activity not only aids in stress reduction but also fosters emotional regulation, empowering students with foundational mindfulness skills that contribute to their overall well-being and focus in academic and daily activities.
Our student counselors guide parents through a transformative session, sharing insights on managing children’s stress, developmental milestones, quality childcare, and the strength of positive parenting during board exams.
Arissa of Grade 10 and Sarah of Grade 11 have participated in SGFI Swimming Competition AP State Meet Girls. Arissa clinched 1st in 50m Free Style and 2nd in 50m Backstroke where as Sarah secured the 3rd spot in 50m Backstroke.
Adding feather to the hat is the selection of Arissa to SGFI National Competition at Delhi!
Sarayu of Grade 4 showcased her karate prowess at the National Championship Mayor Cup 2023. Bagging a silver in kata and a bronze in kumite, she’s a true champion in the making!
Few of our Alumni students Shritan who is placed in University of Illinois, Arnav who is placed in UC San Diego and Hemanth who is placed in Kings College of London reconnected with senior grades, sharing invaluable insights from their college journey. The interaction filled our students with wisdom, inspiration, and the promise of exciting futures!
