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DAIS PARTICIPATION IN ROUND SQUARE POSTCARD
School Motto, Culture and Community - St. Phillips College, Australia
On 26th July 2021, DAIS delegates attended the Australian Postcard, hosted by
St. Phillips College on 'School Mottos, Culture and Community' whose objective
was to facilitate discussion on the logos of different schools and the morals they
aimed at inculcating within their students. Students were then encouraged to
speak about the meaning of their school motto and logo and what they meant
to the learners. Some students spoke about how their institution valued honesty,
some shared that their school cherished independence or respect, or knowledge, or diversity, amongst several
others. Perhaps the most important reflection from the postcard on 'School Mottos, Culture and Community',
was that although globally, we all
share similar values, the specific morals
that schools prioritize over each other
is what make each community and
culture unique.
DAIS Delegates: Dhruv Bhatia,
Anika Singi, Paarth Ambani, Sanya
Shah and Ananya Srinivasan
Understanding Unconscious Bias - St. Cyprian's School, South Africa
On the 16th of February 2022, a few students from Dhirubhai Ambani
International School participated in a Round Square Postcard hosted by the St.
Cyprian's School, centred around a theme that has great relevance in our world
today – 'Understanding Unconscious Bias'.
The Postcard began with a panel discussion with a teacher and three members of
the host school's student body. The delegates had the chance to understand the
ways in which unconscious bias has infiltrated our society. Then, delegates segued
into their Baraza groups where they had the chance to understand that unconscious bias is not wholly negative.
The delegates also enjoyed bringing in a biological perspective to this psychological impediment, giving the
discussion a greater layer of depth.
In conclusion, the Round Square
postcard on unconscious bias was an
exciting experience and allowed
delegates to ask challenging questions
about their own thinking.
DAIS Delegates: Sriya Bodapati,
Aashna Parikh, Aisha Patel, Ira
Kulkarni, Suryansha Sheth
Masks Around the World - Okinawa Amicus International School, Okinawa
The pandemic was an unprecedented experience that forced us to adapt to a
new world, ironically one that was confined to the four walls of our house. So,
amid this crisis, there arose a universally understood new normal: Masks. DAIS
students attended the Okinawa Amicus International School Round Square
Postcard, on 2nd March 2022 and discussed the importance of masks with
countless children from different schools and countries.
While pondering on stimulating questions about the mandate of masks in their
countries and the point at which they believed relaxing government regulations on
masks was acceptable, delegates came across diverse and interesting opinions.
Not only did the discussion urge the delegates to explore this new normal, but it also
enabled them to learn that masks can be a cultural accessory. Overall, the delegates
felt that this Postcard widened their horizons, understanding both the use of masks as
a hygienic tool and the social impact they have had on the world.
DAIS Delegates: Kavya Sinha, Aanya Shah, Kiana Fernandez, Ria Chawla,
Vikram Karra and Atishaya Gupta.
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Mental Health and Happiness - St. John's Ravenscourt, Canada
On 9 June 2021, five students from DAIS attended a Postcard themed 'Mental
Health and Happiness' hosted by St John's Ravenscourt, Canada. Through
presentations and engaging Baraza discussions, participants reflected on the positive
impact service and kindness to others has on one's own mental health.
Furthermore, participants shared their perspectives on the importance of
encouraging open dialogue about mental health and destigmatizing it.
The interactive Baraza discussions on 'kindness' allowed delegates to understand the
importance of helping others, leaving
delegates to reflect on how small deeds can
make a big impact.
DAIS Delegates: Devika Kothari, Dhruv
Bhalla, Sriya Bodapati, Vihaan Mangat
and Vivaan Turakhia.
Warp and Weft in Weaves
On 19 January 2021, ten DAIS students along with 145 delegates across five
countries participated in a postcard – 'Wrap and Weft in Weaves' hosted by
Mayo college. The delegates had the chance to discuss with other students the
varying styles of clothing that are observed in their respective countries.
The discussions were woven around fast fashion and its impacts on the
environment, the different kinds of clothes worn all over the world, and how the
delegates, on a personal level can contribute to
sustainable fashion and reduce textile waste.
Thrifting, donating, and recycling clothes is the way
forward for a clean and sustainable world. The postcard
and its keynote speaker, Ms. Kaveri Bose, left them
inspired to think about the steps they need to take as
the generation of the future.
DAIS Student Delegates: Reya Mehendale, Nastassia
Bokdawala, Jiana Shah, Vedant Vora, Tanisha Joshi,
Neerja Desai, Rhea Jain, Ranveer Nangrepatil, Anika
Garg, and Neil Jhunjhunwala.
Nirgun - Music & Poetry for the Soul
On the 26th of January, six students from DAIS attended a virtual Round Square
Postcard, titled: 'Nirgun - Music & Poetry for the Soul'. Keynote speakers - Sunita
Bhuyan and Ronojit Bhuyan commenced the event with a live and enthralling
singing performance accompanied by the Violin and Piano. The performance was
followed by a discussion about the interrelation of music and poetry and the
employment of music as a universal language and medium of
expression. The discussion delved deeper into the similarities
between Indian and Western Music culture.
The delegates were then divided into smaller Baraza sessions in
which they interacted with each other on their personal anecdotes
and experiences with music as well as the impact of music on
their life. The Postcard was an enriching experience where
delegates dived into the depths of divine music and poetry.
DAIS Delegates: Aashna Parikh, Anoushka Kapoor,
Aryaa Meghani, Jiwanshi Shah, Ruchika Bhuyan and
Survansha Sheth.
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