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Today, as we celebrate the completion of 20 years at DAIS, I not made mandatory. Temperature testing in school buses
CONSULTANT AND would like to express my deep gratification and appreciation to ADMINISTRATION was no longer required. Contact tracing reports were done
our chairperson Mrs. Nita Mukesh Ambani, who had this away with.
ADVISOR TO beautiful dream and who had the foresight to see her dream No school is fully complete until the students' activities are fully

become a reality. We are now doubly blessed by the functional. We take great pride in sharing that our team
THE CHAIRPERSON commitment coming in also from our Vice Chairperson, Mrs. provided logistical and administrative support to various events
Isha Ambani Piramal. across the year. Each event was organized with resounding
success. To mention a few- the DAIS Fete, the NGO Sports day ,
As our perspective changes, we shift through our recollections Primary Sports day, Secondary Sports day, Graduation day,
Swimming Gala, DAIMUN, Round Square, Overnight Stay ,
and revise our memories. How we perceive and comprehend
Class 10 and 12 Farewell, Leadership Series talks. The entire
ourselves in the past, the present, and the future shapes our
school and staff were also taken to the NMACC to view 'The
evolving sense of self. Great Indian Musical'. Students participated in various sporting
“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by events across the country, the Ski camp in Switzerland, the
Robotics competition in New York, International MUN events
the responsibility for our future.” George Bernard Shaw Mr. Yassir at Hague and Rome and the list goes on…
Keeping the above in mind, we at DAIS have never rested on Choonawalla Mr. Anil Chaudhary DAIS is going a major overhaul on the academic front. The
Asst. Head, Administration
our laurels, we have always strived to achieve new landmarks Head, Administration school is poised to be a IB PYP and MPY school. The
and climb greater heights; and thus, we have embarked on preparations are under way to support this change. To support
new ways of teaching and learning embracing the IB 'Primary 'Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. this, our IT infrastructure needed a full overhaul. 101 new ipads
Years Programme' and 'Middle Year Programme' for both our Every sunrise begins with new eyes.' were bought for Primary classes tech integration,192 Jio
Laptops allocated to Classes 3 to 5 for hands-on technology
primary and middle school. Richie Norton teaching and learning. Additional wifi access points were

Ms. Zarene Munshi The above has opened up many opportunities and challenges, At the onset of the new academic year 2022-23, we had the installed to ensure good wifi connectivity all over the campus,
both for our young learners and our faculty; however, in true and servers were upgraded to meet the new demands.
Consultant and Advisor to the Chairperson opportunity to create a different memory for ourselves, leaving
DAIS spirit, we have soldiered on and I am proud to say that we behind two life-changing years and setting a new normal, we We truly believe that the School Canteen plays an important
are achieving great success. were determined to make the year memorable for all our role in providing children with nutritious food. Hence, great
effort was put into the planning of a very wholesome menu.
Twenty long years have gone by since 2003, when we first I would like to pay tribute to each and every individual who has students and staff. The campus was once again vibrant with With the support of Canteen committee, we started sending
opened the doors of our beloved school to the laughter of our been an integral part of DAIS – I salute your dedication, your the cacophony of their laughter, the buzz of their activities, the out the monthly menu to parents, so they would know what
young ones. commitment, your innovative approach, your never-say-die shining eyes above the face masks. Our top priority was now to their children would eat in school. We also started displaying
provide a safe and secure environment for all student and staff the nutritional component of each dish, so one would
We began our academic session in March 2003 with 640 attitude and your passion to live up to our school motto, 'Dare as we had transitioned from the earlier hybrid mode to the in- understand the healthy, balanced meals they were being
students from LKG to Class VIII and Class XI. Today, we have to Dream… Learn to Excel!' person physical mode. The past two years had made our entire served. Detailed feedback forms for students, staff and
about 1096 students and classes from LKG to Class XII. We set Thank you for the happy memories that will always remain with school system flexible and agile to meet any challenges thrown parents have been shared to procure valued feedback to make
out to imbibe in our students the ideal of “Vasudhaiva me, thank you for the countless opportunities that were at us. our children's meals more enjoyable.
kutumbakam – the entire universe is a family from the first year offered to me as an integral member of DAIS, and above all I We went to extraordinary lengths to provide a safe learning We would like to take this opportunity to thank and commend
itself. In our very first year we laid the foundation of a world cherish the friendships forged over the years with you dear and teaching environment and as always, all our decision and each of staff member, our Support staff, students & parents for
class institution and pledged to build upon this foundation students, parents and my fellow faculty members. actions revolved around the safety and well-being of our their wholehearted cooperation during these challenging
students, staff and their families. To start with, we upgraded times, for rising to the occasion and for stepping forward
with care and commitment. In order to fulfil this commitment,
I look forward to the opportunities and challenges that our infrastructure by providing facial scanners, UV enabled air magnificently during this time of disruption.
we have built beautiful relationships with our students, our purifiers, touch-free sensors in wash basins & drinking water
await us, as we continue our journey of excellence at our new While writing this report, we would like to take the privilege
parents, our faculty, our administrative staff. fountains. This ensured that contamination was reduced to the
school, Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School, which is nearing and opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for our
Our school represents the vision and inspiration of Shri completion, and we are eagerly looking forward to that minimum. We went a step ahead and vaccinated all eligible Chairperson Mrs. Nita Mukesh Ambani and Mrs. Isha Ambani
students, staff, and their family members to keep our school a
Dhirubhai Ambani, our Patriarch. Our children's achievements, momentous day. safe bio bubble as far as possible. In school buses, new phones Piramal for their trust and belief in us. Also , on behalf of
accolades, and recognition that our school continues to receive were given to the bus hostesses to log the attendance on everyone in administration , we assure that that this journey of
As I look back on my time spent at DAIS, I see a time well spent, excellence will continue this year and for the years to come. We
from all quarters, year after year, speak for themselves. board. Our school medical team was strengthened with 2
a time filled with happiness and fulfilment. shall strive to continue to deliver on our core mission to provide
I consider it both an honour and a privilege to have been additional nurses, as well as a full-time paediatrician to take the exceptional support for having the best possible learning
GO WELL, DAIS – MY GOOD WISHES TO ONE AND ALL! care of the testing and emergencies if any. We had installed and teaching environment to our students and the staff.
involved with the school such as DAIS from its very beginning.
upgraded software to allow access for tested persons, as per
Together and collectively, we have seen amazing things Zarene Munshi As we conclude the academic year 2022-23, we look back with
protocol only.
happen – visions have been created and realized, goals were Consultant & Advisor to the Chairperson gratitude for all that we could achieve and all the risks we could
Further, as the year progressed, we could afford to relax our avoid. We look forward to doing our best and participating in
structured and aspirations that started out as ideals, more
strict protocols and procedures without compromising safety. the transformative journey of our school with the upcoming
often than not, become tangible realities. This was possible only due to the great team efforts by the transition to the new campus.
Our success as a great school, is a testimony to the efforts of Heads, coordinators, teachers, medical team, housekeeping, With best and warmest regards!
security, transport, facilities staff, along with our students, who
each and everyone. We have worked together, argued Yassir Choonawalla
adhered to every safety protocol. As the situation improved
together, shared our ideas and hopes together and established Head of Administration
gradually, protocols were relaxed. Testing was scaled down
ourselves as ONE TEAM – not always in agreement, but always from twice a week to once in 10 days. Visitors were allowed Anil Chaudhary
willing to march ahead together entry into school with relaxed measures of testing. Masks were Asst. Head of Administration
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