The Chairman’s Cup — April 2014

The 10th, 11th and 12th Rounds of the Chairman’s Cup were held on the 21st April for Grades 7 and 8. These were the last two rounds for the academic year and the students participated with enthusiasm and gusto.  

Round 10 — Grade 8

The topic for Round 10 was “Should cosmetic surgery be banned?” The students came up with interesting ideas and arguments.  They spoke convincingly on the topic.

The First place was won by 8J represented by Akshat and Rushil.

The Second place was won by 8H represented by Abhinandan and Pradyoth.

Round 11 — Grade 8

The topic for Round 11 was “Should animal testing for scientific research be banned?” All the participants expressed their opinions with confidence and conviction. A lot of research went into the topic and participants were vocal about their opinions.  

8G represented by Meghana and Mujtaba were the Winners of this round.

8J represented by Vasundhara and Shreya came Second.

8H represented by Karthik and Raza came Third.

Round 12 — Grade 8

The topic for Round 12 was “Should parents monitor their children’s online and mobile communication”?  This topic resulted in a hot debate with students of the firm opinion that parents should not monitor online communication. 

8J represented by Preetham and Sanjana were the Winners of this round. 

The First Runners-up were 8G represented by Sathya and Chitin.

The Second Runners-up were 8H represented by Tanika and Shravya.

The debate for Grade 8 was compèred beautifully by Pooja and Divita who encouraged and cheered their classmates. 

A big “Thank You” to Ms. Farida for judging the debate for Grade 8 and for providing students with valuable inputs. 

Round 10 — Grade 7

Grade 7 had three Rounds of the Chairman’s Cup and saw stiff competition between the Grades. The topic for Round 10 was “Should there be a ban on child performers in talent shows?” Students were of the mixed opinion that talent must be encouraged but with parental restriction. 

7G represented by Vedika and Agnika were the Winners of this round. 

 

The Second place went to 7H represented by Likitha and Preethi.

The Third place was won by 7F represented by Dev Aryan and Rohan.

The Fourth place was won by 7J represented by Hridaya and Ishikha.

Round 11 — Grade 7

The topic for Round 11 was “Is bi-lingual education beneficial to students?” Many students agreed that bi-lingual education was of great importance to students who were proficient in many languages.

The First place was won by 7G represented by Jaishnav and Rishi. 

The Second place was won by 7F represented by Mitul and Naman.

The Third place was won by 7H represented by Sarani and Varsha.

The Fourth place was won by 7J represented by Rohan and Chandralekha.

Round 12 — Grade 7

The 12th Round of the Chairman’s Cup was keenly contested. The topic for the debate was “Should recycling be made compulsory”?

The First place was won by 7H represented by Abhinav and Tarun.

The Second place was won by 7G represented by Abyudhaya and Kavya.

The Third place was won by 7F represented by Rithvik and Samhitha.

The Fourth place was won by 7J represented by Om Das and Srikar.

The debate for Grade 7 was compèred beautifully by Aishwarya and Preethi who encouraged and cheered their classmates. 

The debate was judged by Ms. Shvetha who provided students with useful inputs and suggestions.

A Presentation on the University of British Columbia

On April 11, 2014, Ms. Maneesha Gorti (College Advisor) organized a Presentation on the University of British Columbia that was presented by Hakan Bjorn for current XII Grade IBDP and CBSE students.

About the University of British Columbia

Located in the gorgeous city of Vancouver, the University of British Columbia (UBC), established in 1908, is one of Canada’s leading research universities. It has consistently been ranked amongst the Top 40 in the world. 

Students’ Reflections

UBC's location plays a major role in the students’ lives on-campus, seeing as it is just around the corner of breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains and 30 minutes away from the hub of the city, which is filled with a wide range of internships and learning opportunities. Ranked amongst top names such as Stanford and Yale, UBC's research facility is unlike any other and holds great prestige all over Western Canada. This university is also distinguished for having the most number of varied international students. After attending UBC's orientation, I definitely believe that it is an opportunity well worth considering. 

Amandha Goriparthi – Grade XII-IB

As a student aspiring to study sustainability, the visit from UBC was pretty fascinating. UBC’s programmes are of a wide variety and I found quite a few of them interesting. The location of the university, the schemes, and the environment — it's all perfect for a person like me, really. I'd always considered this university as one I'd be applying to and I'm even more enthusiastic about it after the university presentation at our school.

Vibhawari Jammi – Grade XII-IB

PP2’s Graduation Day

Graduation Day was held on April 16, 2014 — it is a day to cherish and celebrate all the achievements our students have made thus far in school. Whether you call it graduation day, moving up day, or recognition day, this is a day to honour and celebrate our students moving on to primary level. 

The beautiful morning began with a welcome speech and a song by Grade 1 students. The next step was designed by Grade 1 teachers to enlighten the parents for a smooth transition of PP2 to Grade 1.

The students came in their little black gowns and hats and took the stage along with their class teachers, which filled a sense of pride in their achievement and excitement. There’s a lovely and emotional moment in the ceremony where you give a round of applause to family, friends and teachers who have helped to get you to that point. 

Prize Day @ Junior School

The Prize Day celebration is a much-awaited event for Oakridgers — it is the time to cherish the moments of hard work and effort. The Amphitheater was packed with parents and children (PP and Grade 3). A sense of curiosity, excitement, and competition among the students was very evident. 

Students received awards and certificates for their excellence in academics, cultural events and sports (PAT, 100% attendance, Best Profile, etc.). Their overall participation throughout the year was acknowledged and celebrated with a lot of splendor and show.

The students said that they were very happy and felt encouraged to take part in more competitions. The Prize Day keeps motivating them to participate with great enthusiasm in various activities.

The Prize Day witnessed a group of beaming boys and girls walking up with pride to collect their prizes — it was a memorable experience for everyone. The program was very well appreciated by the students, parents, and faculty at Oakridge.