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EDITORIAL & this complex definition portrayed on the basis of physical, mental,
social as well as environmental factors that touch their lives. They
wanted the layout and design to reflect the theme in a manner
that appeared real. Hence, the decision to use the juxtaposition of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS student images against illustration for our Cover page as well as
Section dividers, where happy children portrayed a message for
well-being, was a great 'go-ahead' given by the Heads of our
school. Students spent every Tuesday class discussing the
framework for the Primary, Middle, Senior and IBDP sections.
Grade 8 and 9 student editors volunteered to co-ordinate
collecting data for the class-wise sections. The IBDP Grade 11
students connected with form tutors to collect student reflections
and reports for the magazine. Submission deadlines were chalked
and work began in full swing. The student editorial team suddenly
branched out to reveal budding copy-editors, design specialists
and layout designers who offered suggestions for this year's
magazine. Soon articles, poems and quotes on the theme of well-
being started pouring into the INSIGNIA one-drive folder from all
classes. Teachers from every department from all sections of the
school were contacted by the INSIGNIA Team to collect data about
activities in various subjects and theme based art work, events and
their reports, photographs and videos for the magazine. Every
Ms. VALLI MADHAVAN & page in the magazine is the fruit of steadfast dedication of the
editorial team. We have highlighted some of the impressive events
Ms. NISHA MANIAR that the school community revelled in, as well as competitions and
laurels won by our students. We also have a page dedicated to this
This academic year 2021-22 has been a special one. The feeling of year's theme envisioning the intrinsic efforts made by our school
isolation on account of the pandemic lockdown and the challenge for a happy student life, ensuring well-being for all.
of teaching-learning from home made us realise a few truths. We The INSIGNIA Editorial Team comprising of students and teachers
realised that life had changed and we had to learn to adapt. We have tirelessly worked towards putting together a page-turner
realised that we had to develop a strong sense of resilient patience that offers a kaleidoscope of student experiences that envisions
against uncertainty. Life changed again and we resumed physical the theme of well-being. Every page speaks about a student's
school which had its own joy, and this change too, dawned a few journey in the academic year and we hope every page infuses
truths upon our minds. We realised that social interaction gives within you, a feeling of pride, happiness and contentment.
one joy. The hum of everyday work habits banishes anxiety. Our
school gives us a sense of belonging and this feeling made us feel Every wish we make for our readers, is one that of Well-being.
Happy reading!
secure. So, the INSIGNIA Team was delighted when 'WELL-BEING'
was chosen to be the theme for this year. This was a concept that Ms. Nisha Maniar WELL-BEING
held deep meaning for every member of the DAIS community. INSIGNIA & Website Co-ordinator
The year has been memorable because it marks our return to the gave us first-hand experience of the challenging yet exciting
school-building, a home away from home. Our smiles no longer nature of publication, teaching us to collaborate effectively, Students in the INSIGNIA creativity club had their minds running Ms. Valli Madhavan
amok with excitement. Everyone had something important to say
lay hidden behind the computer screen at home because the real communicate well, manage time efficiently and be organized. INSIGNIA Co-Editor
sound of laughter rang through the corridors and we were Once the materials were gathered, we watched as the individual in the brainstorming sessions that ensued. The students wanted
reminded of the community-spirit of the DAIS family. And when stories were weaved together into a cohesive layout. Finally, we
you bring such a diverse and ambitious student body together, scribbled on endless drafts, marking every missing comma and
propelled by the guidance of our teachers and the support of our capital letter, editing the copy to perfection.
non-teaching staff, wonderful things happen… ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS National Curriculum -Middle and Secondary School),
Having been in the school for 14 years now, we don't think of the Ms. Shiney Verghese (Deputy Head, National Curriculum -
Our edition of the Insignia for the year 2021-22 is a unique Insignia as just a publication or a CAS project; instead, the Insignia Middle and Secondary School) Mr. Michael Shields (Head-
Team INSIGNIA 2021-22 would first and foremost, wish to
amalgamation of all our memories, learnings and achievements is a time capsule of each year at DAIS that is embedded in the
express deepest gratitude to our Chairperson Mrs. Nita International Curriculum) and Ms. Sonali Bajaj (Deputy Head-
throughout the past year. It represents the stories of each DAIS hearts of every DAIS student. International Curriculum). Our Heads of school have given us
student, from the fresh faces in LKG to the senior-most students in Ambani, for her visionary guidance and teaching us to keep a
Happy reading! valuable advice at every stage of this publication. We are also
Y12, going beyond the classroom and across a wide spectrum of vigilant eye for detail. We have high respect towards our Vice thankful to all our school Co-ordinators who have helped
fields. Built on the articles, poems, artwork and accomplishments Written by Head Student Editors - Dhruv Bhalla & Ananya Chairperson Mrs. Isha Ambani Piramal for selecting
of the DAIS student body, it personifies our collective voice, Srinivasan WELLBEING as this year's theme. Her sensitive foresight liaison with teachers and students. DAIS Faculty and Staff
identity and creativity. From the beginning, while deliberating on directed us to create impressive Cover and Section divider members helped us collect data and we thank them profusely
the theme for this year's publication, our team wanted something Co-editors - IBDP Grade 11 - Ritvija Dalmia, Jiah Hara, designs, making our publication profoundly meaningful to for meeting our deadlines and helping us proof read. We thank
that was personal and reflected our resilience over the pandemic. Ashna Gupta, Nentara Agarwal, Saumya Mehra, Anika Singi, read. The Heads of our school have been our strongest guiding the Art Department for student art work on the theme of well-
After months of ideation, we came up with 'Well-being' because it Ashna Parekh, Nidaa Kagalwala, Sanaa Beriwala, force. We have greatest respect for Mr. Abhimanyu Basu, Dean being. The Sports Department is appreciated for compiling
is versatile. (just read the student quote-bubbles on the class pages IGCSE Grade 10 - Daya Ravi & CEO of Academics. Accountability and integrity are two student achievement. The IT Department has enabled
to find inspiring personal interpretations of what well-being truly golden rules he taught us. A sincere 'Thank you' to Ms. Zarene proactive on-line support. We humbly thank the Reliance
means.) IGCSE Grade 9 - Ayrton Malhotra, WELL-BEING Munshi (Consultant and Advisor to the Chairperson), Branding tech for layout, design and videography, especially
Mihika Agarwal, Samika Jain, Drishti Agarwal Ms. Farida Taraporevala (Head-Primary), Ms. Mahrookh Tangri for being accessible to us at all odd hours. The loudest cheer is
A significant portion of putting the Insignia together was for all our DAIS students for their diligent dedication towards
gathering student work and reports about the various events at IGCSE Grade 8 - Aahana Khemani, (Deputy Head-Primary) and Ms. Vimi Lima Santos (Deputy making this year's magazine a delightful experience.
DAIS. In doing so, we were able to interact with teachers and Kaaveri Singh, Ria Chawla, Ahana Kanoi, Head, Learning and Research, Primary), Ms. Anjana Roy (Head,
students across the school, bringing us closer to our community. It Arzoo Maheshwari, Pehr Hara

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