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Bengaluru, 12th January 2022: On the outset of rising COVID-19 variant Omicron, the government of
India decided to prioritise the coverage of vaccination of 15-18 year children. In response to the same,
Orchids – The International School’s Bangalore campuses zeroed down on conducting vaccination
drives for the students of their schools.
Starting from the 4 th of January 2022, the Vijayanagar, Sahakar Nagar and BTM Layout have started
the vaccination drive. Nearly 300 students have received the first dose of their vaccination to date.
Keeping in mind the guidelines issued by the government authorities, the respective campuses have
taken utmost care in abiding by the guidelines and maintaining social distancing. The management has
ensured complete sanitization of the premises along with optimum seating arrangements for the
convenience of their students.
Commenting on the vaccination drive, Mr. Kapil Sharma, Head – Academic Implementation, Orchids
The International Schools said, “Providing a healthy and hygienic environment to the students has
always been our first priority and we are glad to be a part of Govt’s Vaccination drive to ensure our next
generation is safe from this fatal disease. We are maintaining all Covid-19 protocols and guidelines in all
60+ branches of Orchids International Schools across India. The vaccination process of the students also
includes recording the temperature of the students at the entrance along with the consent forms. For
verification and our records, we have been asking for the Aadhar card details & the copy, followed by the
registered mobile number.”
Along with the respective branch Principal, the school authorities have deputed dedicated Coordinators
and Admin Staff for carrying out the vaccination drive smoothly. The schools then connect with the
respective state authority to cite the date for planning the vaccination drive. On freezing the dates as
per the availability of the Covaxin does, the school submits the count of the students to the state
authority, so that they carry the same quantity.
About Orchids – The International School:
Orchids-The International School is one of the leading international school chains in India
started its journey in 2002 with its first branch in Hyderabad. In less than two decades it has grown into
60+ branches spread over 7 cities across India in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad,
Chennai, Gurgaon, and Kolkata. Modern physical infrastructure, ensuring personalized attention by
following 1:12 teacher-student ratio, and carefully curated curriculum provide uniformity in all Orchids
schools. Orchids follow CBSE and ICSE curriculum infused with international teaching methodologies to
provide a strong emphasis on personality development along with academic excellence.
Orchids’ core anthem is “Shaping minds, Touching lives, Building Second Homes” and it has over
30000+ students and 3000+ teaching and non-teaching staff.
