Field Trip to the Fire Station- Grade 1

This morning the students of grade 1 came to the class with a feeling of excitement of going for their 1^st field trip. A lot of thoughts, confusions and imaginations, all was happening at the same time in the little minds. After the early snack we got into the busses and sang a lot of songs on the way to the fire station. The students also revisited the essential agreements and finally we were at our destination “Andhra Pradesh Fire Station”. The officials welcomed the students by asking them their names and then started the learning process. Students were told about how the firemen work with the equipment’s and how they are used. They also saw how a “big fire” is put off. Overall it was a learning session and the students came back with smiles and a lot more questions in their minds.
One thing that I as a teacher, definitely know that I have 14 boys in my class who now want to become Firemen.

Grade 1’s Buzz out loud with their first spell bee

Three rounds of absolute fun
Just guessing!!!!
Thinking tough to fill in the
missing vowels
Thinking tough to fill in the
Totally involved in unscrambling the words
“Little bees in summer days flap their wings and buzz away”
Oh, what can I say?
“Spelling words is just so COOL and FUN”

 

 

 

Grade 1' s Field Trip to A.P Fire services

Today Grade 1 students went to A.P Fire station in the context of the year long unit. The little Oakridgers learnt about the functions of various equipment used in firefighting, rescue and evacuation. The water tank demonstration was one of the best learning experiences for the students. It was a  new learning we gathered from them.

 

Learning beyond the classroom - Field trip to A.P Fire station

Grade 1 F students experienced a fun yet educational field trip on 24-09-2014 when they visited the Andhra Pradesh Fire Station. They had a great learning, touring the station and observing how the firefighters live day-to-day. Learners observed different equipment’s used by firefighters which was displayed for them. The fire station officer explained them about fire safety and how they respond during fire emergency situations. They saw different types of Fire engine’s, later a live demo was given by fire station officers, where they saw a firefighter put on his full gear and was trying to put off the fire using different types of water pressure pipes. All the kids were so excited and even commented how they want to be firefighters when they grow up. These are the experiences kids will take with them for the rest of their lives!

 

Young I learner’s

The sphere of learning always increases when the children are provided with opportunities to explore with various things around them.As a part of inquiry into " Homes differ depending on where people live".
Students of PP2F explored and tried to make different types of Homes using the technology as there tool, In Connection with the on-going unit “Homes”.. The learning potential of each child is different, and so differs the creativity, they created various types of houses around the world using iPad app Doodle buddy. They were excited to present their piece of work to the group. 

 

Spell Bees of Grade 3

To make spelling and vocabulary fun, Spell Bee was conducted in Grade 3. The corridors were full of Spell Bee mobiles and our little bees were geared up in yellow for the exciting event. They enthusiastically participated and showed their knowledge of spellings in various rounds. They also reflected on their performance and are confident to do better next time. No doubt the spell bees of Grade 3 have been on quite a ride!

Grade 2 Drama integration with the unit of inquiry on “Transportation”

Grade 2 Students have developed more understanding on their unit of inquiry on “Transportation” They have used Mime skills to create “Different modes of transportation.” Students created different modes of transportation using their body language and created sounds of those vehicles.  Students have learnt about mime skills and used it for the integration.

 

Grade 1 Drama integration with the unit of inquiry on “Emergency”

Grade 1 Students have gaining understanding of their year long unit of inquiry on “Emergency” through drama sessions. They did  role plays on different situations “How to respond during emergencies”. They have enacted familiar situations like “They are playing in a park and one of them get hurt” “They are playing and one of them gets bitten by a snake”, “Giving a performance on stage and forgetting the dialogue”. Students brainstormed on each of these situations and came up with solutions which they felt are apt for the given situations. Students learnt how to respond if they forget any dialogue, if someone is absent etc., during performance on stage and other situations through a role play.


 

Grade 3 Drama in ‘World of Activities’

Students of grade 3 have showcased their learning in activities through their much awaited event ‘World of Activities’ . They presented their learning and talent  in Drama, Music, Dance, Yoga and Visual Arts. Drama performances held parents spell bound.  They were amazed to see their sense of perfect comedy timing, their drama skills of voice modulation, th acting skills, excellent body language and good coordination and an excellent team spirit.  Parents were highly appreciative of the hardwork and creativity of the students and the drama teacher. Students  performed Four Plays “The Secret”, “Tikki Tikki Tembo”, “The Crazy Story” and a Hindi Play “Andher Nagari”. They  used many colourful props and music bits to make their plays more interesting and exciting.

Drama Integration with POI topic “Government”

Students of Grade 5 have developed more understanding in Drama Class.  They have improvised scenes on various situations “Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens”, “Impact of Government on Citizens”.  Students have learnt how to formalize improvised scene. They have created scenes based on their personal experiences and the current political situations.

Class Assembly 8 F 24th September

The class assembly was conducted by Srisai, Raj Aryan, Sumant and Sanjula. Raj Aryan started the assembly with a beautiful prayer thanking God for the beautiful day, a safe trip to those going to the MARS camp and a blessing on all the parents and students. Sanjula’s thought for the day was “a friend in need is a friend indeed”. She spoke a few words about the qualities of a good friend. Srisai spoke about the news headlines and current events. Sumant came up with a wonderful story about Gandhiji in South Africa and how he showed the world that love and non-violence can conquer the world.

 

With the Ease of a Click

Today’s rapidly changing world of information and its impact on scholarship, pedagogy and learning has inspired a deep examination of our operations, and we now begin a great transformation of our current library system into a flagship research library of the21st century.
Digital learning is any type of learning that is facilitated by technology or by instructional practice that makes effective use of technology. Digital learning occurs across all learning areas and domains.
With this thought in mind, the library department had taken up the initiative to provide digital learning with regards to research work.
Dr. Sudeshna, Head of Faculty, and the school librarians took a session with IBDP students to introduce them to the British Council online facility.

As we have taken a membership of British Council Library and through which we can experience their powerful online features including:

—   Facility to search our physical and online collections through a single search-box

—   Facility to view your current holdings and other information.

—   Benefitted for Research work.

—   Can be used for extended essays.

—  Your opinion will be essential to our success. I very much look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

—  To know more about the Online British Council Library, please visit to the School Library.

 

 

Action taken

The best reflection on any learning can be judged by the action taken by a student where the child tries to put all his imagination and learning in the form of a craft or a project. The students of PP2 E made models, depicted and made PPT’s by which they conceptualized their understanding on “Homes”. Their verbal representation on their model was a true assessment on their learning. The teacher facilitates the process of gathering information but the students are the one who drives the inquiry further by their research skills.