Her favourite singer’s birthday was a few days ago and she is a huge fan. Considering the current situation, she wanted to gift him something virtually. So she has created an entire website dedicated to him. It is the first ever website that is solely about him. 

Not only has she added songs, information and other details about him, but also cross checked with her teacher Miss Kristy, to make sure that it is ethically researched and credited before publication. 

It would be great if you could check it out, whenever you get the time and it is all thanks to this AMAZING school that she is even able to create this website all by herself. Being a part of this school, she has become much more hardworking and passionate about any task given to her and achieving her targets. As a proud parent I would obviously give credit to OIS for giving her the platform to do such wonderful things. 

We wish to also give a very special thanks to Ms. Rachna who is an extraordinary teacher and person who really loves her job and the kids she teaches. Although it’s just been 2 days since the school has commenced, we find that she along with Ms. Prachi and Ms. Mansi have been doing a really good job in interacting with them and trying to understand each kid and their mood swings especially since they are woken up early for their online sessions.

Furthermore, we thank each one of you who have worked so hard to ensure that the kids have a challenging learning time without too much pressure. We think that the activities/tasks proposed by you are also balanced, challenging and entertaining. These unprecedented times have also led to lots of lovely things that we wouldn't always have time to do as a family. Thank you again for the fantastic job of creating such a fun filled and educational environment for our kids.

We also appreciate all your communications through this period and the time and patience you offer to each and every child's family unit explaining the current situation and putting their worries to rest. It’s also very reassuring to find that our queries regarding anything communicated by us by way of emails to the School are always addressed promptly. No words can do justice to the various roles you are managing so well. Truly and deeply appreciate yours and your staff's support through these unprecedented times and limited resources that you must be having access to presently.

Also the School’s approach to this pandemic situation, right from the communication, leadership, empathy and education of our children has really been amazing. It’s indeed been a challenging year for everyone and we know the extra pressures placed on the School, its management, teachers and the staff haven’t been easy. In fact, many of you are also parents themselves and equally worried for their own families and in the midst of all of this, you’re still finding ways to connect with your students and their families, even as you’re trying to take care of yourself and your own families. 

Despite all of these challenges, the School has still managed to maintain its teaching standards which we have known to appreciate. Our kids are also learning empathy and compassion from you—a skill we’re all learning and practicing right now.

To conclude, we would once again wish to just say a big thank you to all of you and express our heartfelt gratitude, as we wish that you know how grateful we as parents and our children are for all your dedication and hard-work during these tough times!!!!

One week in the school, the children back to their online routines, monsoon showing its colours - it is a different feeling as we all are getting used to the new normal. We still miss the quick catch ups that we used to have at the school though!

We were having a family breakfast chat and what the kids have been constantly talking about is the way you all at different parts of the world are connecting at your time zones and carrying on the task with the same enthusiasm as in school. Also the way the school IT team has made the whole online school possible much before other schools in Mumbai got to it. 

As parents, we echo the same feelings as. Hats off to you and Team OIS-JVLR for making the experience so seamless. I do believe the children will definitely learn from this experience and carry on the legacy for the rest of their lives.

Please do pass our sincere compliments & gratitude to Chris, Ms. Barb, Mr. Borys, Mr.Joao, Ms. Farah and all others who are making this possible.

Look forward to meeting you all soon.

My son was so excited to receive  his OIS supplies & the little note along with him! Smiles were bright and filled with pride!! 

I do understand what a huge feat it must have been for the tech team to sort out ManageBac accounts for students and parents alike in the holidays, and we have gotten prompt response from them even at midnight! They truly have burned the midnight oil to ensure there were no hiccups. So a huge huge amount of respect and appreciation to the IT team! 

The teachers too, we understand, digital learning is tough but teaching digitally is even harder! A lot of them are learning new skills online to be able to tide through this smoothly. And are working multi-faceted jobs with their own families and school as well. 

I want to just show my immense appreciation to them

For everything they are doing .. truly great work!!

Kids really are resilient and adaptive. God bless them!

Wish the adults  had the same quality!

It’s heartening to see my daughter participate in the classes actively.  From being a shy kid to being a confident kid wanting to answer all the questions (be it right or wrong), her transformation has been fast and astounding, and I have both of you to thank for it .

I am glad am able to see this change in her and have observed the way both of you conduct classes. Both of you exude so much warmth and ensure each kid gets a chance to participate . 

The feedback mechanism too is so positive that we as parents are learning from you. Something good is surely coming out of studying from home :)

Thank you for all the efforts you have been taking to try and connect with each kid individually, something which is tough to do given the virtual connectivity.

When we started the process of Learning from Home, it appeared like such an uphill task. However, the tide has completely turned in over a months' time. 

I still remember asking Ms. Aditi on the very first interaction about making my daughter stay at one place as she is a 'walking person' and she assured me that they will have fun engagements to help them stay at one place. 

To be honest, I was wondering if it was going to be like this or was it just a rehearsed answer.  Voila, cut to September 1, and she is actually sitting for her classes. 

All of 3 years old but very possessive about her teachers and her classes. Does not let her elder sister sit on the same table if her classes are going on, assertively telling her, "No this is my class."

Time and again, you have been helping me in keeping her attention intact by telling me little secrets like how to keep her hands engaged by giving her playdough or some small toys or having a little teacher-student chat about how wearing her most favourite night dress for classes wasn't proper.

I feel so full of gratitude for you as you put on your heart, soul, and all the energy in these little kids, even though on some days they look at you like zombies. But your enthusiasm never wanes. Keeping the smile and energy intact always. And eventually that rubs off on them also.

Thank you being so good at your job and framing such a wonderful time schedule. Truly appreciate it.

On the occasion of Teachers Day, both my husband and I wanted to take the time to thank you both for your efforts towards getting these kids back into learning mode, more so now than ever because of these strange, challenging and difficult times. 

We are fully cognisant of how difficult and disruptive the start of this session has been for you and the kids, especially for you both, who now have to do this online learning associated tasks in addition to everything else that you already do. 

Without taking too much of your time, here is a heartfelt thank you. We also request you to extend our gracefulness to the other single subject teachers too. Hats off to you all and the school for making this so smooth and easy for us. 

Our best wishes to you and all our teachers of OIS on this day.

Considering the extraordinary situation the world is facing today and especially us, stranded in a foreign soil, the support we have received so far from you and every member of the school community is truly outstanding. Please convey our gratitude to all your colleagues.

Our daughter is settling down nicely and enjoying the learning she is receiving.

Our daughter is in Grade 7. She’s new to the school but has become quite comfortable in the new school especially with all her teachers in this short period of time.

We wanted to thank you for teaching and mentoring all the kids in this very important phase of their lives.

It is indeed an exemplary experience for us to see the efforts being put in by the teachers to make the learning process for our children interactive and engaging.

Kudos to the efforts of each and everyone of our faculty. Convey our sincere appreciation and regards to them.