Irlene Syndrome Talk

Saturday 22nd January was a family affair. Time, 10.20 to 12.30. The Academy witnessed an informative and interactive seminar at Junior High Auditorium presided over by Dr Hirani, a Neuropsychologist specializing in the Irlen Syndrome, a genetic condition that impairs learning. Though prevalent, it was shocking to note that many do not eve know of its existence. We are grateful to the O.E. & R.B. for organizing this important function for all teaching staff in the academy. Dr. Hirani’s work is groundbreaking given Oshwal Academy is the first school in the country to listen to her and also that she has been tasked with sensitizing Kenya on this condition. The only other country in Africa with such an intervention is South Africa. Principal, Mrs. Chotai assured the staff of a plan to train a section of the staff on mitigating the effects of the Irlen Syndrome as part of the academy’s goal of updating the skills of the staff to meet emerging challenges. In attendance was O.E. & R.B. General Manager, Mr. Shantilal Khetshi Shah.

Year 10 and 11 Inter house Debate, 2011

Yes, we have done it again, just promised in the welcome note.  Tuesday 1/11/2011 found the current Year 10s and 11s participating in an exciting inter-house debate. Throughout the day, students consulted, teams readied themselves for counter attack and literally, they trained their eyes on the glory that comes with winning the debate.

The participants were divided into two groups drawn from the four houses in the school, each with its motion.

Group 1: That the USA was justified to invade Iraq in 2003.

Group 2: That wiki leaks has revealed America’s hypocrisy.

The following were the speakers for each house

Flamingo                                                                                           Simba

1. Rutvi Mayur Shah                   -  11E                           1.  Afsheen Azim Fazal  -   10E

2. Akshil Mayur Shah                 -  10C                           2.  Vinay Nilesh Kerai     -   10G

3. Alvin Njenga Retallack            -  10G                           3. Sidharth Bharat Shah -   11C

Impala                                                                                                 Gazelle

1.       Khush Jiteshkumar Shah         -   10C                    1. Mitali Dilipkumar      -    11E

2.       Kashyap Rajendra Chauhan     -   10A                    2. Urvi Ajay Aggarwal    -    11E

3.       Anisha Pari Malde                   -   11D                    3. Tasneem Hussein Yusufali  – 10 B

The masters of ceremonies were:-

1.       Nishal Vipul Shah  -        10G

2.       Aditi Nalinkumar Vakil    -        10C

And now  the results!

1.  4th position was taken by Simba house with   -515 points

2.  3rd position was taken Gazelle house with      -565 points

3.  2nd position was taken by Impala house with -630 points

4.   1st went to Flamingo House with   – 695 points

The best speaker was Akshil Mayur Shah 11C. Congratulations!