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c) Service at DAIS
A key feature of DAIS education is providing an enduring learning experience to
instil the values of caring, compassion and empathy in students. These values lie at
the heart of the DAIS service learning activities and equip students with the
knowledge and skills to bring about positive social change.

Students from Class VIII onwards are involved in community service, with the aim of
achieving three primary goals – AWARENESS, ACTION and ADVOCACY. The age-
appropriate local, national and international service projects and activities involve
planning, action, review and reflection, which create invaluable life experiences.
Service Learning creates the opportunity for purposeful civic learning. Active
community service helps students define for themselves what it means to
participate in a democratic society and deepens their understanding of individual
leadership and social responsibility. Interactions with the community lead to new
perspectives and more positive lifestyle choices and behaviour. Our students evolve
as reflective thinkers by applying academic learning to real human needs.

In keeping with the spirit of the IBDP, students will have the opportunity to choose,
develop, and carry out their own service experiences. This approach emphasizes
“voice and choice,” allowing students to select activities that align with their
interests and passions. The school will assist students in finding appropriate service
opportunities when needed, providing guidance and resources to help them
connect with causes that matter to them. Additionally, the school will organise
some large-group service activities during the programme to foster community
engagement and collaboration.

d) Round Square
The Round Square IDEALS, International Understanding, Democracy,
Environmental stewardship, Adventure, Leadership, and Service, are incorporated
into our curriculum in multi-dimensional ways. The school continues to build on
these precepts and refine them on a continuous basis so that every child is
encouraged and supported to develop a wholesome personality. Round Square
continues to be an integral part of student life at DAIS. Round Square Student
Committee (RSSC) works with the Student Council, identifies needs, plans actions
for Round Square events within and outside school. They lead, mentor and guide
juniors, and together decide events, plan, organise, execute, host and participate in
conferences, virtual postcards, collaborative projects (Earth day, Language
exchanges, pen-pals etc) imbibing the Round Square Philosophy across grade
levels.

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