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Oakridge International School Welcomes Students Back with a Memorable 'Back to School' Event
Students at Oakridge International School in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, returned to school this year with a unique and memorable experience. The school's 'Back to School' event was designed to leave a lasting impression and create a sense of belonging for students from all age groups.
The school believes in the vital role of parents during the transition into a new school year and is committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters emotional and intellectual growth, essential for children to thrive.
One of the key strategies used by Oakridge Gachibowli is the 'Humraahi' student-led outreach initiative. This program involved welcoming nearly 100 children from a local Zilla Parishad Primary School, fostering community bonding and a culture of inclusiveness right from the start.
The school also curates age-appropriate welcoming experiences, particularly vibrant and emotionally grounding for early years students to make them feel safe and serene. For older students, the welcome experience was more reflective, thought-provoking, and focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on their lives and learning.
Esheita Gupta, MYP Coordinator at Oakridge Gachibowli, emphasized the importance of the new academic year as a chance for students to set meaningful goals, adopt positive habits, and approach learning with curiosity and determination.
The school's approach emphasizes wonder, courage, and confidence in creating a safe space where students will be nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. The warm welcome on reopening day reiterates the school's belief in creating a safe and nurturing environment for students.
Dipika Rao, Principal of Oakridge Gachibowli, shared that the school's environment is designed to nurture social skills essential for personal growth by providing predictable rhythms and a friendly atmosphere. The school's welcome was thoughtfully curated to match the age-appropriate interests of each learner, from the youngest to the oldest.
Jemima Victoria, an Early Years Teacher, stated that the welcome was not just a school day, but the beginning of a magical journey filled with color, laughter, and wonder. Educators at Oakridge play a central role as facilitators, focusing on building trust before diving into academics, and the school welcomes active involvement from parents in their child's education.
The warm welcome energized and set the tone for an action-filled year ahead. Shreya Sangam, a pre-nursery parent, expressed her satisfaction with the school's welcome, stating that it was magical, warm, thoughtful, and well-planned, resulting in her child being highly engaged on the first day of school.
At Oakridge Gachibowli, the beginning of the academic year is seen as an opportunity to guide and support young learners through an important chapter in their lives. The school's commitment is to provide a nurturing environment that fosters emotional and intellectual growth, essential for children to thrive.
- In line with their commitment to fostering emotional and intellectual growth, Oakridge International School offers education-and-self-development opportunities that extend beyond academic learning, including technology events and home-and-garden activities designed to enrich students' lifestyle.
- To complement the traditional 'Back to School' event, Oakridge Gachibowli also organizes events centered around artificial intelligence and its impact on learning, as part of their focus on staying updated with the latest advancements in technology and how it influences education.
- As the new academic year begins, parents are encouraged to engage in their children's learning journey at Oakridge International School through active involvement in learning, home-and-garden projects, and various events aimed at enriching the overall education and lifestyle of their children.
