ODM Public School

♟️🏆 Checkmate to a Brilliant Victory! 🌟

On International Chess Day, we proudly celebrate the outstanding achievement of our young chess champion, Aayansh Patnaik of Class II! 👏

Aayansh secured the 🥇 1st Prize in the Under-8 Category at the State-Level Schools’ Open Chess Championship, held on 27 July 2026 and organised by The Times of India.

Competing alongside talented young chess enthusiasts from across the state, Aayansh showcased remarkable focus, strategic thinking, confidence, and sportsmanship.

His achievement reflects his dedication and love for the game, proving that every great move begins with patience, practice, and the courage to think ahead. ♟️✨

Congratulations, Aayansh! Keep making bold moves, thinking ahead, and inspiring us with every victory! 🏆💫

[International Chess Day, chess championship, young chess champion, strategic thinking, student achievement]

🏇✨ The Bravery of Chetak | Learning Through Experience

Our Class V students explored the Hindi lesson "The Bravery of Chetak" through engaging and creative activities, bringing the story of courage and loyalty to life.

Students learned about Chetak’s remarkable bravery, devotion, loyalty, and fearlessness, while also discovering interesting facts about the Battle of Haldighati and the weapons used during that era.

Through various activities, the lesson connected students with history while helping them understand the values of courage, patriotism, determination, and loyalty. 🇮🇳🌟

The experience made learning more interactive and memorable, showing how stories from the past can inspire young minds with values that remain relevant even today.

[The Bravery of Chetak, Hindi activity, Battle of Haldighati, experiential learning, Indian history]

🧪✨ Mix, Dissolve & Transform: The Magic of Matter

Science came alive for our Class V students as they explored the fascinating world of matter through exciting hands-on experiments.

Through observation and experimentation, students discovered the difference between miscible and immiscible liquids and explored how different substances interact. They also observed the curdling of milk, helping them understand chemical changes and how such changes are generally irreversible.

The activity transformed classroom concepts into practical experiences, encouraging curiosity, observation, critical thinking, and scientific exploration.

When students experiment, they don't just learn science—they experience it! 🌟🔬

[matter and its properties, miscible and immiscible liquids, chemical changes, Class V science activity, experiential learning]

🏅 Proud Moments on Wheels! 🛼✨

A moment of great pride for the ODM family as our young skaters delivered outstanding performances at the CBSE Far East Zone Skating Championship held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

🌟 Saachi Mohanty – Grade VIII 🥉 Bronze Medal
🌟 Dipanjana Ghosh – Grade III 🥈 Silver Medal
🌟 Advika Sahu – Grade III 🥉 Bronze Medal

Their remarkable achievements are a reflection of dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for excellence. With every stride, they have inspired their peers to dream bigger, work harder, and believe in their potential.

Heartiest congratulations to our champions, their proud parents, and the dedicated coaches whose constant support made this success possible. We wish our young achievers many more victories in the future.

[CBSE Far East Zone, skating championship, student achievement, sports excellence, young champions]

🌍🍎 RIDS Activity | Grades I–III
Food Exploration – Taste Around the World 🍓🥪

Our little global food explorers embarked on a delicious learning journey, discovering how food connects people and cultures across the world! 🌎✨

Through engaging hands-on activities, students matched foods with different countries, illustrated their favourite dishes, and sorted healthy foods from treats using interactive worksheets. The excitement continued as they prepared simple no-fire recipes and proudly shared their favourite family meals, celebrating the joy of food and traditions from home.

This fun-filled activity nurtured creativity, healthy eating habits, cultural awareness, and an appreciation for the diverse flavours that bring the world together.

One World. Many Flavours. Endless Learning! 🌍❤️

✨🎭 RIDS Activity | Grades VIII–IX

Lights, Camera, Action! 🌟

Our talented students stepped into the world of Bollywood through the exciting Character Parade, transforming into their favourite movie characters with remarkable confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm.

From expressive costumes and thoughtful props to captivating performances, every participant brought an iconic character to life, showcasing imagination, storytelling, and stage presence. Adding to the excitement, students also took on the role of judges, making the experience more interactive, engaging, and collaborative.

The activity went beyond performance by fostering confidence, communication skills, empathy, teamwork, and creative thinking, while helping students appreciate the timeless values and cultural connections reflected through cinema.

Different Characters. Different Stories. One World of Learning. 🌏✨

[character parade, Bollywood characters, experiential learning, creative expression, confidence building]

💙🌈 Understanding Emotions, Building Resilience

At ODM Public School, Bhubaneswar, the Emotion Thermometer Activity, conducted by Ms. Niyati Lodha, Well-being Head, encouraged students to identify, understand, and express their emotions in a safe and supportive environment.

Through this meaningful activity, students learned an important life lesson—every emotion is valid. They were encouraged to recognise their feelings and understand that seeking support from a trusted teacher, parent, counsellor, or adult is a sign of strength whenever emotions become overwhelming.

The interactive session helped students strengthen their emotional vocabulary, develop self-awareness, and build confidence in expressing themselves.

Across our campuses, such well-being initiatives continue to reinforce that self-care begins with self-awareness, nurturing empathy, resilience, and emotionally healthy school communities.

[emotional well-being, emotion thermometer, student mental health, self-awareness, social emotional learning]

🐾🌍 Animal Kingdom Activity 🦁🐘🐦

Our young learners embarked on an exciting journey into the Animal Kingdom, exploring the incredible diversity of the animal world through engaging discussions and interactive activities.

From **wild and domestic animals** to **farm animals, pets, birds, reptiles, and aquatic creatures**, students discovered the unique characteristics, habitats, food habits, and basic needs of different animals. The activity encouraged curiosity, observation, and a deeper appreciation for nature and wildlife.

🌟 Learning Outcomes:
🐾 Identified different kinds of animals
🌿 Classified animals based on habitat, food habits, and physical features
💧 Understood the basic needs of animals, including food, water, and shelter
🦓 Recognised the unique characteristics of various animals
💬 Enhanced observation, comparison, and communication skills through interactive learning

At ODM, we believe that exploring the wonders of nature inspires curiosity, compassion, and joyful learning.

[animal kingdom activity, wildlife education, experiential learning, nature exploration, early years learning]

🍃💧 Sweaty Leaves Activity | LKG 🌱✨

Our curious little learners of LKG explored the fascinating world of plants through the Sweaty Leaves Activity, discovering how leaves release water through a natural process called transpiration.

With eager eyes and inquisitive minds, the children observed the experiment, made predictions, and learned how water plays an essential role in keeping plants healthy. This hands-on activity encouraged scientific thinking while making learning fun, interactive, and memorable.

🌟 Learning Outcomes:
🍃 Understood the process of transpiration in plants
🔍 Enhanced observation and prediction skills
💧 Developed awareness of the importance of water for plant growth
🌱 Encouraged curiosity and scientific thinking through exploration

At ODM, we nurture young minds through joyful, experiential learning that inspires curiosity every day.

[transpiration activity, LKG science, experiential learning, plant science, early years education]