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Top 5 secrets to spark creative thinking in younger children

Top 5 secrets to spark creative thinking in younger children

Research says the first five years of a child’s life form the foundation that shapes children’s future health, happiness, growth, development and learning achievement. No wonder, the closets and cupboards, drawers and chests at home, overflowing with toys of various shapes, sizes, colors and functionalities are trying to find breathing spaces. Children’s rooms are full of the so-called…

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Discipline without damage : one effective strategy to get young children to cooperate

Discipline without damage : one effective strategy to get young children to cooperate

We often hear harried parents and teachers grappling with the issue of young children not listening to them. This is often ascribed to a lack of discipline. Adults want to discipline children and make them comply. So much so, that many a times it becomes a tug of war and leads to more damage than discipline. Finally either the adult gives in or the adult controls and commands. Either way, on the…

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World-leading authority recognises Nord Anglia Education’s professional development excellence

World-leading authority recognises Nord Anglia Education’s professional development excellence

London, 7 October 2019 – Nord Anglia Education (NAE) today announced that it has received formal accreditation from the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), the leading authority on workplace learning with global reach. Accessed by its 13,500 employees, NAE’s unique online learning platform – Nord Anglia University – is recognised by the LPI as an exemplar for learning and development.

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From Anganwadi to a modern-day pre-school

From Anganwadi to a modern-day pre-school

There are total 14 lakh Anganwadi Centre (AWCs) sanctioned across India, out of which 13.63 lakh AWCs are operational as on 01-06-2018. Started by the Indian government in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program to combat child hunger and malnutrition. Anganwadi means “courtyard shelter” in Indian languages. The definition of Anganwadi, as lucid as it seems does not…

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From one-day hikes to climbing Bhuran Ghati: Athmika Krishnan

From one-day hikes to climbing Bhuran Ghati: Athmika Krishnan

Starting off at an age of 3, Athmika Krishnan has always been an avid traveler and a passionate trekker, covering hikes and treks of no longer than a day in California, USA. Now at the age of 13, Athmika has successfully summitted the very challenging Buran Ghati Pass in the Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh!

Buran Ghati Pass is a serene landscape that offers an overall experience of the…

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Data Analytics in Today’s IB World

Data Analytics in Today’s IB World

It has become imperative for students studying in all fields of subjects to be ‘relevant’ today. At the same time, in the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world that we live in, there is significant grayness around, where there are hardly any right or wrong answers. International Baccalaureate (IB) has strong focus on research right from the early years. The IAs and the…

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USA WORLD OPEN TAEKWONDO CHAMPION AT THE AGE OF 9!

USA WORLD OPEN TAEKWONDO CHAMPION AT THE AGE OF 9!

“She joined taekwondo training at the age of 5, as a self-defense activity, but little did we know that she is going to excel at this sport and turn it into her passion”, recollects Mrs. Monika Taneja, Myra’s mother. Taekwondo is truly unique in offering a healthy mind, body, and lifestyle to all ages and anyone keen to embrace what martial arts has to offer. It’s heart-warming to see Myra…

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Oakridge students take part in the MIT STEAM Festival held in Warsaw, Poland

Oakridge students take part in the MIT STEAM Festival held in Warsaw, Poland

Nord Anglia Education Schools across Europe and the Middle East took part in a dynamic programme for young innovators at the five day MIT STEAM festival in Warsaw.

Students from Oakridge International Schoolrecently attended the exciting and unique MIT Steam Festival in Warsaw. The British School Warsaw (TBS) hosted the first Europe and Middle East regional Nord Anglia MIT Steam Festival in…

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High-school students to emerging as an entrepreneur-in-the-making

With the onset of summers, many students begin researching about which summer course to join in, which will give them a fruitful and substantial experience. Keeping this in mind, Oakridge – one of the top International Schools in Hyderabadhad hosted the Columbia Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program 2019, which was held from 27th to 31st May 2019. Entrepreneurship, as a field of study, has…

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What makes Oakridge an ideal place for Early Years Education?

What makes Oakridge an ideal place for Early Years Education?

The only organ that is not fully developed at birth is the brain. It works according to the relationships, experiences, and circumstances. Child development is not predetermined, it is dynamic and an interactive process. Emotion, language, vision and so much more are at their development peak during the first 2000 days of a child’s life. The early years of a child set the foundation for all the…

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7th graders create an educative game to depict the impacts of plastic pollution on oceans

7th graders create an educative game to depict the impacts of plastic pollution on oceans

“January 20, 2019 was a day to remember, where Bhuvan and I finally pulled it off and actually won the Codefest 2019!” recollects Anand.

Codefest 2019 is a platform that provides an opportunity for aspiring developers to showcase their unique talents to the veterans of the industry. Winning the first prize in the Junior Category, was a team comprising of two students in 7th grade from Oakridge…

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Would you agree that robotics in academics is important?

Would you agree that robotics in academics is important?

While some people believe in the highly positive effects of robotics others are really concerned about how robots are taking over people.

In today’s technology-driven world, robotics is gaining a lot of traction. We can’t deny how technology has changed everything people do things in every part of the world. From restaurants and industries to daily living at home, robots are playing a major role…

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Young changemakers are in action for a good cause

Young changemakers are in action for a good cause

If not now then when? If not you then who?

Decide your actions according to what story you want to be written in history. Because it’s all up to you.

Around 1,50,000 people are killed each year in traffic accidents, which is about 400 fatalities a day. 2 out of 10 patients die in an ambulance before reaching the hospital in India. More than 50% of heart attack cases reach the hospital late. The…

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Hour of Code-- Siddharth Diwan's Journey Towards Humanitarian Work

Hour of Code– Siddharth Diwan’s Journey Towards Humanitarian Work

“We’re no longer called Gen-Z; we’re called Gen-S! Generation of Solvers!”– meet Siddharth Diwan, a grade XI student who has set an exemplifying path forward where technology meets purpose. Siddharth has won the 2019 Diana Award, the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work.

Siddharth with the students of Govt. School

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Students developing life skills through science experiments

Students developing life skills through science experiments

Development of scientific thinking in students

“Research has shown that students who engage in well-designed laboratory experiences develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, as well as gain exposure to reactions, materials, and equipment in a lab setting.”  Source: Here

We at Oakridge, one of the top International Schools in Bangalorebelieve in exposing our learners to experience and…

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Students Build Racing Car Prototype for F1 in Schools Championship

Students Build Racing Car Prototype for F1 in Schools Championship

F1 in Schoolsis an international STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) competition for school children, in which groups of 3–6 students have to design and manufacture a miniature car out of the official F1 Model Block using CAD/CAM design tools. The cars are powered by CO₂ cartridges and are attached to a track by a nylon wire. Owing it to the collective interest in designing and…

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Young Oakridgers flaunt their awe-inspiring entrepreneurial skills at the trade fair

Young Oakridgers flaunt their awe-inspiring entrepreneurial skills at the trade fair

Have you ever witnessed multiple talents under one roof?

Well, recently our budding yet passionate exhibitors put their talents on display. The students of grade 4 participated in the trade fair held at Oakridge – one of the best International Schools in Hyderabad, showcased and demonstrated some amazing products created by themselves. The atmosphere was electric. The children were stunning with…

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