PARENT TALENT CONTEST

28/02/2026

The Parent Talent Contest offered a wonderful platform for parents to display their unique talents and abilities. IES Orion actively encourages such initiatives to strengthen parent involvement and celebrate creativity. The event was held on Saturday, 28^th February 2026, and featured two categories Singing and Dancing in which parents participated enthusiastically.

Throughout the competition, participants impressed everyone with their creativity, confidence, and exceptional skills. Their captivating performances kept the audience thoroughly engaged and entertained. A distinguished panel of judges assessed each act based on creativity, presentation, and overall skill.

The event concluded on a joyful and successful note, leaving both participants and the audience with a deep sense of satisfaction and achievement. It truly fulfilled its aim of encouraging and celebrating talent through creative expression.

JOY OF CREATION – PROJECT DAY

27/02/2026

Projects encourage students to think creatively and explore new ideas while learning in an enjoyable way. Such activities keep children actively involved as they participate with great interest and excitement. IES Orion Kindergarten organized Project Day – “Joy of Creation” for the Jr. KG and Sr. KG students on Friday, 27^th February 2026. The theme for the projects was “Various Modes of Transport” – Railways and Waterways for Jr. KG students and Airways for Sr. KG students.

The activity provided students with a wonderful opportunity to use their imagination and present their ideas through creative models and charts. The children proudly displayed their projects and spoke a few sentences explaining their creations. Project Day turned out to be an engaging and interactive experience, giving students meaningful opportunities to learn, express themselves, and showcase their creativity.

‘I LOVE MY MUMBAI’ – SPEECH BY SR. KG STUDENTS

26/02/2026

Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay until 1996, is a vibrant island city formed from seven islands and located on the west coast of India. It serves as the capital of Maharashtra and is the largest and one of the most densely populated cities in the country. Known as the commercial capital of India, Mumbai is famously called the “City of Dreams” and the “City That Never Sleeps.” Life in Mumbai may not always be easy, but the city inspires people to chase their dreams with determination and passion.

To help students learn more about this remarkable city, IES Orion Kindergarten organized a student talk on the topic “I Love My Mumbai” on Monday, 26^th February 2026. The Sr. KG students participated with great enthusiasm and confidence as they spoke about different aspects of Mumbai. Some students prepared colourful charts highlighting the city’s history, famous landmarks, parks, places of worship, festivals, maps, and their personal experiences in Mumbai.

Many students also spoke about the well-known attractions such as the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Hotel, Hanging Garden, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Jijamata Udyan. Others described the lifelines of the city, including the Mumbai local trains, buses, taxis, auto rickshaws, metro, and monorail.

It was a joyful experience as the students shared their thoughts and knowledge, highlighting the charm and uniqueness of Mumbai.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

18/02/2026

The kindergarteners of IES Orion celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with great enthusiasm to honour the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior and visionary leader, born on 19^th February 1630. Known as the Father of the Indian Navy, he is remembered for his courage, leadership, and love for the nation.

Teachers introduced the students to his inspiring life and achievements through a PowerPoint presentation and an animated story video, helping them understand the values of bravery and leadership. The celebration included a lively procession, speeches by students, and role-play performances. Girls dressed as Jijamata, while boys came attired as Shivaji Maharaj and Mavlas, confidently speaking about his inspiring deeds.

The young Orionites proudly paid tribute to their great hero.

Jai Bhavani! Jai Shivaji!

WATER PLAY

09/02/2026 - 13/02/2026

Children naturally enjoy water play, as it offers joy along with meaningful learning experiences. Engaging in activities like pouring, stirring, and squeezing water helps in strengthening hand–eye coordination, while movements such as splashing, kicking, and freely moving their limbs in water contribute to the development of gross motor skills. Keeping this in mind, the Kindergarten students of IES Orion from Nursery, Jr. KG, and Sr. KG enthusiastically participated in the Water Play Activity held from Monday, 9^th February 2026 to Friday, 13^th February 2026.

The activity was organized class-wise, with Jr. KG and Sr. KG Golden Sun students enjoying water play on Monday, 9th February 2026, followed by Silver Moon students on Tuesday, 10^th February 2026. Bright Star students participated on Wednesday, 11^th February 2026, while Green Earth students had their turn on Thursday, 12^th February 2026. The Nursery Golden Sun and Silver Moon students concluded the week by enjoying the activity on Friday, 13^th February 2026.

Dressed in vibrant swimming costumes, goggles, and pool caps, the little learners were filled with excitement and joy. The air was full of laughter as children splashed water, jumped around, played with floating toys, and happily interacted with their friends. Some of the tiny tots even attempted to swim in their own delightful way. The Water Play Activity proved to be a fun-filled and refreshing experience, leaving the children cheerful and thoroughly delighted.

TOY DAY

06/02/2026

Toys hold a special place in a child’s world, serving as companions that offer comfort, security, and a medium to express emotions. Through play, children naturally develop essential skills such as fine and gross motor abilities, language proficiency, and social interaction. Embracing this idea, the Kindergarten students of IES Orion joyfully celebrated Favourite Toy Day in school on Friday, 6^th February 2026. The little ones brought along their cherished toys and immersed themselves in delightful playtime, transforming their classrooms into a lively Toyland.

This activity-based celebration provided a wonderful platform for the tiny tots to enhance their speaking skills as they confidently spoke about their favourite toys. The event encouraged children to overcome their inhibitions and express themselves freely, while also instilling the important value of “Sharing is Caring.” Toys play a vital role in nurturing cognitive development during early childhood by improving concentration, attention span, and memory. Holistic development helps children approach language and mathematical concepts in an enjoyable and engaging manner.

Sr.KG FIELD TRIP TO BYCULLA FIRE STATION

03/02/2026

IES Orion Kindergarten organized an educational field trip to the Byculla Fire Station on Tuesday, 3^rd February 2026 for the Sr. KG students. The visit aimed to enhance students’ understanding of the topic “Community Helper – Fireman” through real-life exposure and experience.

During the visit, firefighters conducted an informative demonstration, introducing students to various firefighting equipment’s and apparatus. The children were fascinated to see the large fire engines, air-lifted cranes, and powerful water hoses in action. The loud sound of the siren and the display of different firefighting tools created great excitement among the students.

The trip provided a valuable learning opportunity, helping children understand the important role played by firefighters in ensuring public safety. As a gesture of gratitude, the students presented a “Thank You Card” to the firefighters, appreciating their dedication and selfless service in protecting lives and property.

The field trip was both educational and enjoyable, leaving the students with lasting memories and a deeper respect for community helpers.