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World Food Day - A DAIS initiative Round Square International Conference 2021:

From the 1st to 20th October, students of IBDP Year 11 visited “Blue Skies and Brave Conversations”
classes UKG to Grade 10 holding enriching sessions in celebration
Day 4 - Ethical Leadership: The last day of the conference had
of World Food Day, an event celebrated internationally on 16th
delegates discussing the question of ethical leadership. Biding
October. The World Food Day was aimed at raising awareness on
Adieu to their newly formed friends was the hardest part of the day.
the issues of world hunger and to inculcate healthy eating habits.
DAIS Delegates: Anagha Srinivasan, Arishta Goel, Dhruv
With a blend of videos, activities, quizzes, the team touched upon
Bhalla, Diya Hebbar, Kshitig Seth, Prajna Wankawalla,
prevalent issues like food wastage in homes and the journey of
Sanaa Beriwala, Sriya Bodapati
food from farm to fork amongst others, encouraging students to
adopt healthy eating practices and work towards reducing food
wastage at home.
RSIC 2021- Baraza Leaders from DAIS:
The process began in mid-September, when the volunteers
worked diligently to plan sessions catering to each age,
elaborating on ways to reduce food wastage in homes, school, and
recycle leftovers in a healthy and effective manner, ensuring
nothing was wasted.

Volunteers were amazed at the sensitivity and action-oriented
nature of the responses and practical suggestions like giving away
excess food to helpers, feeding stray animals, or consciously Students of DAIS participated in the Round Square International
finishing the food on one's plate. Conference with the theme “Blue Skies and Brave Conversations”
from 20th to 23rd September 2021. The delegates joined on a
Overall, with the guidance and support of heads, teachers virtual campus – on the 'Gather Platform' – created by Round
and Round Square teachers Ms. Manisha Nanda and Square Central that displayed multiple features including areas to
Ms. Pratima Sridhar, the volunteers could engage and educate socialise, arcade games, a beach, a theatre, a stage for open mic,
students in an enjoyable manner, ensuring the impact they make is yoga pagodas, fire pits as well as large conference halls for Baraza
long lasting. sessions.

Student Leaders: Annsh Navle, Devika Kothari, Kshitig The 4 days event consisted of discussions based on specific theme Schools were asked to recommend delegates as participants and as
Seth, Ritvija Dalmia, Ruchika Bhuyan, Sriya Bodapati and for each day, which was highlighted by keynote speakers. Baraza Leaders for the RSIC2021. DAIS recommended IBDP Year 12
Day 1 - Brave Conversations: The conference began with cultural students Stuti Daga, Dhaniti Parekh, Devika Kothari and Vivaan
Suryansha Sheth
montages and open-mic performances to help the delegates Turakhia as Baraza leaders for the event as they had experience with
enhance their understandings of various cultures. The segment was planning and hosting DAIS events - 3L - Leisure learning in
conducted on the 'Picnic Blankets', where delegates could Lockdown, Metanoia, Samaanta and Welcome to India Postcards.
participate in discussions of transnational significance. These Baraza leaders became part of the RSIC core team and were
trained by RS Central along with students from around the world.
Day 2 - Identity and Inclusion: Delegates delved deeper into the The bi-monthly training sessions prepared the young leaders in
topic of Identity and Inclusion as had conversations on the topic of tackling 'Brave Conversation', to brainstorm and practise various
identity and inclusion, explore the various features of the virtual troubleshooting techniques that they could encounter as leaders.
platform such as the Yoga Pagodas, fire pits and the beach and The sessions trained the leaders to discuss and plan activities, share
enjoy Open Mic performances. opinions, consider the perspectives of fellow leaders across the
world. This experience empowered our students and honed their
Day 3 - Climate Action: Delegates shared examples of some of the leadership skills.
most significant environmental/ climate change challenges from
their part of the world and discuss how these were being addressed RSIC Baraza Leaders: Devika Kothari, Dhaniti Parekh,
through innovation. These conversations covered some very Stuti Daga, Vivaan Turakhia
important topics such as sustainability, government policies and
individual efforts.

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