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EDITORIAL & perfect medium to recount our 20
year journey with 'REFLECTIONS' as
the theme for this year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Students wanted to portray not only
the variety of events, awards and
initiatives at DAIS, but also the
intangible feeling of 'home' that our
school is associated with. What
better way to showcase the talent
and depict the authentic reflections
of the students than to use their
artwork for the cover page and
section dividers. Students in Grades 8
and 9 willingly took on the task of
organizing the collection of data for
the different sections of the
magazine. IBDP Grade 11 students
MS. VALLI MADHAVAN, collaborated with form tutors and
MS. NISHA MANIAR & Ms. ANANDITA DATTA their peers to gather student
reflections and reports for the
m a g a z i n e . D e a d l i n e s w e re
established and work commenced
energetically. The student editorial team expanded unexpectedly, revealing talented copy-editors, layout & design specialists, and
photographers who provided suggestions for this year's magazine. Subsequently, articles, poems, and quotes centred around the theme
of Reflections began flowing into the INSIGNIA one-drive folder from all classes. The INSIGNIA Team reached out to teachers from all
departments and sections of the school, seeking information on activities in various subjects, theme-based artwork, events, reports,
photographs, and videos for the magazine. Every page within the magazine is the product of the unwavering dedication of the editorial
team. We have highlighted noteworthy events that the school community celebrated, as well as the competitions and laurels attained by
our students. Each page tells the story of a student's journey throughout the academic year, aiming to evoke feelings of pride, joy, and
satisfaction in every reader.
As the curtains draw a close on yet another academic year, DAIS celebrates 20 years. Reflecting on the past year, we are filled with a Nisha Maniar, Ms. Valli Madhavan, Ms Anandita Datta,
myriad of thoughts and emotions, with laughter, learning and growth flooding our minds. These memories have shaped who we are,
INSIGNIA & Website Coordinator INSIGNIA Co-Editor INSIGNIA Copy Editor
and the values we stand for. In a world that is constantly moving forward with shifting paradigms, it is essential to take a step back and
reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are now. So, take a deep breath, relax and enjoy reading on as we, the
members of the INSIGNIA club, present to you the 2022-23 edition of the INSIGNIA, dedicated to the theme of 'Reflections.' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We wished to commemorate our school for achieving a milestone, simultaneously curating a publication that would allow us to
reflect on the moments that shaped us, the memories that we cherish, and the lessons that we learned. From the ups to the downs, Education is the foundation of the future. It is the cornerstone Ms. Mahrookh Tangri (Deputy Head-Primary) and Ms. Vimi
of progress, an avenue that leads the pathway transformation. Lima Santos (Deputy Head, Learning and Research, Primary),
this edition captures the full spectrum of our experiences as a school which we call family. This year's edition is not merely a collection
In this enriching trajectory of learning and development Ms. Anjana Roy (Head, National Curriculum -Middle and
of stories, photographs, and artworks. It is a testament to our resilience, our creativity, and our unbreakable bond as a school
at DAIS, we would like to take this opportunity and the Secondary School),
community. The odyssey of creating this edition has left us with a skillset beyond comprehension, refining and redefining our notions platform of INSIGNIA to express our deep gratitude towards
of communication, collaboration and creativity. As we turn the pages of INSIGNIA, we take a walk down all the beautiful memories our esteemed chairperson, Mrs. Nita M Ambani, a visionary Ms. Shiney Verghese (Deputy Head, National Curriculum -
Middle and Secondary School) Mr. Michael Shields (Head-
our students made in the academic year, and at the same time take pride in the celebration of the completion of 20 years of DAIS. It with an unwavering commitment towards nurturing an International Curriculum) and Ms. Sonali Bajaj (Deputy Head-
makes us feel lucky that we were fortunate to be a part of this special edition of our magazine. As members of this club, we worked inclusive environment of growth and development of the International Curriculum). We are grateful for the
students. We thank her for her believing in us and guiding us in
closely together, brainstorming ideas, editing drafts, taking pictures and perfecting layouts. We heard several propositions floating opportunities provided to us. Thank you for inspiring us and
this journey.
around us. As the INSIGNIA team dots every ‘i’ and crosses every ‘t’, we hope this publication reflects the collective spirit our school encouraging us to push our limits. Thank you for your love,
We thank our beloved vice chairperson, Ms. Isha Ambani,
embodies, a spirit that is bound by a shared commitment to learning, growth and support. INSIGNIA is not a CAS project or a CCA care and commitment.
activity; it is a crucial responsibility for all of us to record the experiences of school life for every DAIS student. It's a time machine for us who is an inspiration for the youth of today. An icon who We sincerely appreciate our school Coordinators for their
believes in driving change through example. Through her
to look back on as our school year culminates. We hope every page of INSIGNIA becomes an emblem of memories and eternally vision and persistent dedication, she has nurtured critical effort in helping us collaborate with teachers and students.
cherished recollections. – Arhaan Desai, Student Head Editor. IBDP Grade 11 thinking and encouraged holistic development by providing a DAIS Faculty and Staff members have ensured accuracy at
platform that encourages academic prowess for extraordinary every stage and consistently delivered, on time in full. We
Student Editor-in-chief – Dhruv Bhalla IBDP Grade 12
achievements. thank the Art Department for excellent student art work. The
Editors-
Dean & CEO, Mr. Abhimanyu Basu's foresight has instilled the Sports Department is appreciated for compiling student
IBDP Grade 11- Anya Sharma, Abhiviraj Goel, Amanaya Sejpal, Daya Ravi, Sanah Shroff. determination in us to pursue our goals. His continuous achievement. The IT Department has enabled proactive
IGCSE Grade 10 - Advay Jhunjhunwala, Akshay Bhalla, Bose Kaikini, Sana Magan, Samika Jain, IGCSE Grade 9 - Aradhya Jain, support and encouragement have been our driving force. His support. We humbly thank the Reliance Branding Team for
Vikram Karra mentorship is an example that perseverance and dedication layout and design, especially for being accessible to us at all
IGCSE Grade 8 - Somya Jain, Kiara Shah, Aanya Thakur, Priyannka Dharia, Zoon Dhawan can lead to extraordinary achievements. odd hours. A standing ovation for our dearest DAIS students.
Student Head of Photography- Myrah Ratnani, IGCSE Grade 8 Dear Ms. Zarene Munshi (Consultant and Advisor to the Their enthusiasm and passion is reflected through the
Chairperson), Ms. Farida Taraporevala (Head-Primary), remarkable content in this addition of INSIGNIA.
This academic year 2022-23 marks a momentous 20 years of DAIS. As a timeless artefact of the DAIS community, INSIGNIA is the
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