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Dynamics Of World Economics In 2020 Finding Common Ground Athenian School, USA

On 29th May 2021, students from DAIS participated in a virtual conference themed
'Finding Common Ground,' hosted by the Athenian School, USA. This Conference
With the advent of the coronavirus, the mechanism
of world economy changed dramatically. Genesis aimed at helping students discuss difficult topics amid a world of diverse
Global School from Delhi, India hosted a Round perspectives. Baraza discussions and keynote speeches geared towards empathy,
Square postcard titled 'Dynamics of World Economics humility, and the skill of respectful dialogue.
in 2020' to discuss, evaluate, and debated the As a Pre-conference task, delegates were instructed to identify and present varying
changes the world had undergone along with the
policies implemented to battle them. As a Pre-task, perspectives about key issues prevalent in their own nations.
all participant schools were to prepare a two-slide presentation on the impact of Initially, the participating schools from all over the world presented their perspectives
COVID-19 on their country's economy and the consequential policies taken by the on debatable topics. Following the thorough presentations, the delegates were
Government. The Postcard session started with a keynote speech by Ms Malini
Sharma on the impact of the pandemic on the global economy, describing the two- divided into a network of 19 Baraza groups. Within these Baraza groups, the
fold crisis-health and economy. Then, in Baraza groups the delegates moved onto Athenian students conducted activities that engaged the delegates from diverse
in-depth discussions of how governments responded to the pandemic. Discussing backgrounds to find common ground, despite their cultural differences.
policies allowed delegates to see the real-world impact of these policies, not The keynote speech by Kalyan Ali Balanev JD enabled the delegates to gain a great insight on 'empathy' and the constituents of a 'whole
just its academic evaluation. The Round Square Postcard was a unique
opportunity of exposure to different students, cultures, and, hence, points of student'. Rich with anecdotes and examples, the keynote speaker's speech warmed the delegates' hearts which thus persuaded them to
view on the economic impacts and policies for the COVID-19 pandemic - the pose numerous questions to apprehend their understanding on the theme of the conference.
most significant world event of our time. Overall, the conference helped delegates look at issues in a new light, truly understand the power of empathy, and break through barriers
DAIS Delegates: Ahaan Jindal, Sidharth Wagle, Vivaan Singh, Manthan surrounding sensitive topics to have real conversations.
Rao, Arav Dalwani, Mira Dasgupta
DAIS Delegates: Devika Kothari, Sriya Bodapati, Vihaan Mangat, Anagha Srinivasan, Annsh Navle, Krish Waghani,
Suryansha Sheth and Saisha Gupta.

Footprints in the Sand Future of Jobs, Romania

With the increasing involvement of automation and AI in
On the 7th of July 2021, five DAIS various fields, Paradis International College in Romania
students from Grade 6 shared inspirational hosted a three-hour virtual Round Square Conference -
stories about local heroes or people who “Future Insights: A Propulsion into the Future of Jobs”.
have made a positive impact as part to The conference for students aged 15-17 was attended by
the society in the Round Square Postcard participants from 29 schools in 13 countries.
hosted by Sunbeam Suncity (School & The keynote Speaker Dr. Adrian Stoica, from NASA Jet
Hostel), Varanasi.
Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology,
The theme 'Footprints in the Sand' highlighted the provided insights into changes in Space Science by
achievements of persons who could affect eternity. It was an sharing his personal experiences on applications of
enriching experience as the delegates learnt about different changing technology.
local heroes and that even small acts of kindness go a long Next, Mrs. Anurupa Ganguly, the founding CEO of Prisms
way in making the world a better place just as a few drops of VR, gave a presentation on the future of Virtual Reality and
water help to fill the ocean. Augmented Reality in the context of jobs and education.
DAIS Delegates: Samika Khanna, Neil Agrawal, The delegates moved into Barazas where there were discussions on questions like “What jobs would be most useful in an apocalyptic
Sohrab Daver, Vir Bakshi and Sanaya Shetty scenario?” and “What jobs do you want to have in the future?”
Overall, it was a very enriching experience and exposed the participants to several interesting questions to reflect on regarding the future of jobs.
DAIS Delegates: Tamanna Sanghvi, Sidharth Wagle, Aditya Bhargava, Tanmay Arvind
Democracy or DeMOCKracy

The Art of Growing Up, Dubai On the 13th and 14th of June 2021, delegates from Grade 10 attended a
On the 11th of September 2021, DAIS students two day Round Square Collaborative conclave titled 'The Art of Growing
participated in a Round Square event hosted by the Up,' hosted by The Millennium School, Dubai. The conclave, featuring over
Daly College, centered around – 'Democracy or 300 delegates, encouraged a positive approach to mental health.
DeMOCKracy'. The idea of the event was to As part of the conclave, the delegates attended workshops on emotional
determine the role of democracy in the lives of intelligence and 'finding your purpose', hardships and setbacks, as well as
citizens and whether democracy secures free-will or the importance of sign language, which were conducted by the keynote
whether today's institutions impede free will in the speakers, Mr Patrick Ehler, Dr. Gilda Scarfe, Mr. Gaurav Kapur, and Ms
name of democracy. After a thought-provoking Gulshan Kavarana.
session with the first keynote speaker, delegates segued into their Baraza groups where they Discussions enabled delegates to open about challenges and it helped
had the chance to have one on one interactions. bring about a sense of comfort and community. In their Baraza groups,
The students were introduced to the second keynote speaker, Mr. Pushyamitra Bhargav, a senior delegates even collaborated to make a wellness journal. Furthermore,
advocate in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Through his speech, delegates had the chance to through wellness workshops, this conclave enabled delegates to 'connect
understand the future of India as a democracy and the vital role citizens play in sustaining it. with their inner selves'.
This event allowed delegates to ask challenging questions and question the fabric of All in all, the conclave opened the mental pathways for the delegates as
democracy, inculcating an understanding on how the youth, the very future of our countries, they were exposed to discussions that sparked questions about mental
have the power to safeguard democracy. wellness and growth.
DAIS Delegates: Sahil Jaiswal, Diya Hebbar, Manan Maheshwari, Bhavesh Agarwal, DAIS Delegates: Aisha Patel, Anavi Kaul, Ahaan Jindal, Rhiaan Shah, Dhruv Bhalla, Vivaan Turakhia, Kshitig Seth
Arishta Goel and Rihaan Bhansali and Arjun Asudani

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