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Orchids The International School with IIT Bombay Co-hosts Masterclass for  Students at TEDx

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–   Over 300 students from Orchids participated in the Masterclass whilst experiencing the tour of IIT Bombay and the TEDx Event

Eminent personality Abhishek Dubey conducted the Masterclass

 

Mumbai, 02nd November 2023: In continuation to Orchids The International School’s focus on inculcating interest within students around the new-age subjects of Robotics, Sports, Financial Literacy, Horticulture, Public Speaking, the school chain along with IIT Bombay today, co-hosted a special Master class led by Abhishek Dubey-Entrepreneur on the topic “Social Entrepreneurship.”

The masterclass is part of the ongoing ‘Power Up With Legends’ series by Orchids where other prominent personalities like Bhaichung Bhutia, Mary Kom, Shikhar Dhawan’s Da One Sports Academy, Geeta Phogat, Shiv Aroor, and Tanu Shree Singh from sports, arts and music industries have conducted masterclasses with Orchids children in the past across different campuses. The school chain aims to encourage students to look at education  beyond the classroom, thereby fostering life-long learning skills.

 

Speaking about this eventAnagha Prabhu, Principal, Orchids The International School, Borivali, said, “We are elated to share a platform with IIT Bombay and TEDx to co-host masterclass and knowledge-sharing sessions for the students by distinguished speakers. At Orchids, we focus on bringing a transformation in the field of education by nurturing the creative and innovative minds of the students. These events instill curiosity amongst young minds and inspire them to fulfill their dreams.”

 

Orchids The International School’s mission is to redefine education for upcoming generations with smart classes, remodeled educational philosophy, top-notch infrastructure, and a technology-integrated curriculum. The school also focuses on exposing the students to the possibilities of what new-age technologies like Robotics, AI, Coding can offer for mankind.

 

Shlok Zanwar, Student Representative from Abhyuday, IIT- Bombay said, “We aim to build a sense of Social Responsibility and Leadership among the youth of India. Through supportive collaborations with educational institutions like Orchids The International School, we want to inspire the lives of students and transform communities”

Sharing more details Ms. Sujas Jain, overall coordinator of Abhyuday, IIT- Bombay said, “Started in 2014, Abhyuday, IIT Bombay aims to sensitize the youth towards prevailing social issues and provide a platform to pioneer change as we create awareness and impact. Our initiatives aim to address pressing societal issues and make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals. We conduct impact-driven campaigns, competitions, and events throughout the year across India. Moreover, we take immense pride in hosting prestigious events such as TEDx, IIT Bombay, and a highly anticipated annual social fest to celebrate the spirit of social good with thousands of other people.”

The 10th-grade students from Orchids The International School had an exciting field trip to IIT Bombay. The students witnessed engaging and inspiring masterclass sessions, followed by TEDx talk in the eveningAbhishek Dubey, Entrepreneur, addressed the students on “Need for New-Gen Social Entrepreneurship.” 

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