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INTERNATIONAL

BACCALAUREATE YEAR 12

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

14 years of my life have unfolded before the watchful
DAIS completes 20 years! I feel proud to graduate from eyes of this school, the souvenirs of my time here
a school I loved going to for the last 14 years. I could tucked away safely in the form of archived English
call DAIS my second home. From the teachers who have essays and photos on inter-house event walls. My
taught me and the security, canteen, and housekeeping earliest memories look up in awe from the little jungle
gyms of the ground floor; my most recent gaze back
staff who I've interacted with or the friends I have from the windows of the 7th and smile. I have scaled
made... I have numerous memories.- Jiah Hara the heights of this school, each year bringing new trials
DAIS completes 20 years! I feel grateful for the and laughter, and now my view from its summit maps
opportunities that this school has presented to me and my transformation and growth in the form of its fields
the manner in which it has motivated me to always aim and courts, classrooms and foyers, and wings and
higher. From FRC to MUN and Math olympiads, I thank stages. As it enters its 20th year, this community that
has nurtured and challenged me seems to bursts forth,
DAIS for allowing me to access my true potential. I will more vibrant than ever, and I know a piece of it will
forever be thankful for the lessons learnt and
Ms Megha Saha's Tutor Group friendships built here. - Ishaan Shah Mr. Sreeraman Ramanathan’s Tutor Group always illuminate my heart in my individual journey. So,
as I now bid farewell and look towards the approaching
horizon, I am not afraid of falling. - Tridha Haritwal

Every corner of DAIS is adorned with memories. The
colourful LKG classrooms where we made our first
As I reflect upon my 14-year journey in DAIS, it feels
amazing to be the 20th class graduating. I am filled friends and spent the night during our 4th grade
with the countless memories it has given me. From the sleepover. The field where we’ve cheered on countless
first day of LKG to the final moments of the IBDP, each relays, danced on every Annual Day, and more recently,
tearfully waved school flags to the sentimental tune of
experience has shaped me into the person I am today. ‘Aashayein’ during the Graduation walk. The auditorium
The friendships formed, the challenges faced, and the
lessons learned have all contributed to my personal where we had a magical farewell. And all the
development. As I step into the next chapter of my life, I classrooms that overflow with small but beautiful
carry with me countless unforgettable memories that moments. Of course, the physical space is nothing
DAIS has given me. - Krish Waghani without the people. My school experience could not
have been the same without my peers and teachers and Ms Shalini Ghosh’s Tutor Group
Ms Theresa Thomas' Tutor Group
all DAIS Staff. - Kashvee Barjatya

14 years of DAIS has been filled with laughter, love,
Looking back on my time in this school, I can without a excitement, stress, and most importantly, growth. We
doubt say that it has completely shaped who I am as a progressed from wearing the blue sun t-shirts to
person today. DAIS has nurtured me from the very start, checked shirts. Novelty races paved the path for 400m
and has taught me to never limit my dreams and goals. sprints. Ice cream-ice cream arguments on the UKG
It has inculcated in me the importance of hard-work and playground solidified into life long friendships. Our
perseverance, while simultaneously staying true to teachers taught us subject content as well as imparted
myself and my morals. While I am leaving this school, I life lessons. In 2009, I cried walking in through the
know that this school will never leave me; from the school gates not knowing that in 2023, I would tear up
memories I made, to the invaluable skills I learnt along walking out because this was my favourite place with
the way. I am certain that DAIS has prepared me for the my favourite people and my favourite memories. Mostly,
Ms Pamela Colon's Tutor Group real world, and the next chapter of my life. Ms Nandita Mathur’s Tutor Group I feel grateful because - Winnie-the-Pooh said it best -
“how lucky am I to have something that makes saying
- Rihaan Bhansali
goodbye so hard.” - Aarna Sanghai

Congratulations to DAIS on its 20th anniversary! I was a
new student last year. I can say that these 2 years has
We've come to a point in our lives where the first thing been an incredible IBDP experience here. DAIS teachers
we say when we introduce ourselves is the name of our are passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated. DP
school. That's how important our school is to our Coordinators are always available to help and guide us
identity. It defines who we are, and decides what we through any challenges we may face academically or
become. 14 years at DAIS have given me countless personally. I have made some great friends here, all of
opportunities to express myself through the arts, whom have been friendly and welcoming. In addition
performances, conferences, events and a whole lot to academics and extracurricular activities, DAIS places
more. DAIS shaped my academic aptitude for the real great emphasis on character development and
world, but it did so much more than that. This school community involvement. Through the CAS program at
has helped me find the version of myself that I love. DAIS, I felt encouraged to become responsible and
- Vivaan Turakhia
empathetic towards the society in a meaningful way. Ms Shama Shaikh's Tutor Group
Ms Carolina Mondragon's Tutor Group
- Kashvi Ranwala
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