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Round Square In-Person Conferences
Round Square International

Conference 2022: “Take Less, Inhale Courage,
Exhale Fear -
Be More” - Co-hosted by Oxford
University & Ryde School Hyderabad Public School,

From 19th to 25th September 2022, eight delegates from DAIS Begumpet
along with Ms. Manisha Nanda attended the 56th Annual Round Square International Conference themed 'Take Less, Be
More', held in the United Kingdom. The students first stayed at Oxford University for 3 days before heading to the Ryde School Twelve DAIS delegates from Grade 6 participated in
with Upper Chine at the Isle of Wight. The conference gave the students an opportunity to interact with and meet new the Round Square Conference themed 'Inhale
delegates from around the world, step out of their comfort zone, and live the Round Square IDEALS. All activities were planned Courage, Exhale Fear' hosted by the Hyderabad
by the Round Square Organisation along with the Ryde School with Upper Chine in order to give delegates an entertaining yet Public School from 22nd to 27th January 2023.
educative experience throughout the conference. Delegates engaged ice-breakers that encouraged
collaboration and conversations. In their Baraza groups, delegates gained new perspectives through sharing their thoughts and
Day 1: Most of Day 1 was spent travelling to Oxford and the delegates reached the campus by 11 PM at night. The delegates experiences on adventure. 'Cliff-in Adventures' marked the highpoint of this conference as delegates overcame their fears through
caught a quick sight of the grand grounds of Keble College at Oxford. varied adventure activities including ziplining, sky cycling, mesh and rock climbing. Students pitched their own tents for an overnight
Day 2: The students attended the opening ceremony of the RSIC 2022 at the New Oxford Theatre, followed by a keynote bonfire camp. A visit to the Ramoji Film City was enjoyable.
featuring 7 notable Round Square Alumni. The students had their first meetings with their baraza groups where they discussed DAIS Delegates: Kimaya Jagtap, Tamanna Tripathi Kaur, Naisha Kanodia, Kiara Purandare, Ariana Desai, Diya Ghadiali,
their learnings. The day ended with a traditional Ceilidh Dance at the Oxford Town Hall. Aarjavi Mullick, Eva Gupta, Vivaan Joshi, Avan Mehta, Nivaan Seth and Siddhant Parikh.
Day 3: The day began with keynotes by Sir Deiter Helm, the Professor of Economics at Oxford University, and Emily Penn, an
ocean advocate and the founder of eXXpedition, who spoke about the current state of the world's energy and waterbodies. In
the afternoon, the students went on a treasure hunt around the city of Oxford themed around 'Alice in Wonderland'. To end Baaltantra: We the Children of the
the day, the students presented cultural performances where DAIS delegates showcased yoga and dance local to India.
Day 4: The students headed to the Ryde School with Upper Chine to begin the second half of the conference at the Isle of World - Daly College, Indore
Wight. On arrival, the students heard a keynote by Mr Greg Hands, the British Minister of Business, Energy and Clean Growth.
In the evening, the delegates enjoyed a carnival at the school followed by a display of fireworks. Twelve delegates from Grade 7 attended RS Conference, 'Baaltantra - We the Children of
the World', hosted by the Daly College. The Conference opened with ice breaker treasure
Day 5: The students began with the 2-day activity carousel. Some of the delegates visited the Osborne House of Queen Victoria
and played water sports on the coast of the Isle of Wight, while other hunt and an address by Air Chief Marshal Birendra Singh Dhanoa, who emphasized on
delegates hiked along the Tennyson down and took part in service activities at the qualities of a leader. The delegates attended workshops to learn creative art expression
the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. To end the day, the delegates attended either through tie and dye, tapestry, mandala. The team building games that were a part of
a campfire dinner at the campsite or a formal dinner at the school hall. service helped students to bring joy to the destitute children. The great Indian Mela and a
stand-up comedy show ensued. Delegates explored the historic Mandu region. At the
Day 6: Students switched activities from day five in the activity carousel, Dino Adventure Park, delegates visited a fossil museum and an adventure park. In the
completing all of their adventure activities on the trip. On their last day of the barazza session delegates designed posters for the Civic Walk. The next day was
conference, the students reflected on the friends they made, saved contacts memorable and busy with cultural performances and dinner at the principal's bungalow,
and bid farewell to the RSIC. where delegates had dressed up as a leader who had inspired them. Students also led a
Reflections: “The conference was structured in a way that allowed students to Civic Walk with a presentation of the pledge to the Commissioner of Indore.
experience all of the Round Square IDEALS. The students left closer than Reflection: “The conference was great opportunity to experience the RS IDEALS, to forge
before, with a host of new perspectives to reflect upon.” new friendships and develop a good understanding on Democracy.”
DAIS Delegates: Hrishita Shah, Anishka Manawat, Aneesh Kumar, Ziya DAIS Delegates: Aahana Bothra, Anvi Kalothia, Arishka Betadpur, Atharv
Sheth, Zahra Kachwala, Ishani Badala, Sumeir Walia and Advait Variyar. Agarwal, Ayanna Vazirani, Gauri Bansal. Jai Sachdeva, Navya Shaha, Sanaya
Chadha, Siddhant Mehendele, Siddharth Reuben and Suhaani Lohia.

ROUND SQUARE COMMUNITY SERVICE

Panna Tiger Reserve Service

Project - Daly College, Indore
Grade 11 DAIS students embodied the spirit of service and headed to
Panna to work on the health camp for the local forest community hosted
by Daly College from 14 to 17 March 2023. This project aimed at
sensitizing the villagers about the need for healthcare and methods of
maintaining sanitary living conditions. This community service involved
building awareness on hygiene amongst women, eye care, cleanliness in the residential
area and beautification of the local school.
Anya Sharma: “The gratifying service experience of volunteering at the eye camp
helped me gain insight into the life of underprivileged villagers.”
Prisha Goyal: “This project has engulfed me with a sense of gratitude and empathy.
While trying to destigmatize taboos such as menstruation and creating awareness
about health, I felt like I personally made an impact on the less privileged.”
Durga Chatterjee: ”I was given the opportunity to disconnect from technology. A
walk or a boat ride or simply looking up at the pollution free sky full of stars taught
me to enjoy the small moments.”
Karan Verma: ”I view this service project as a great test, not only of my ability to weather conditions outside my comfort zone but
also to interact with people.”
Nysa Agarwal: “My experience working at the eye camp, sitting next to the villagers, and assisting them with the eye screening
procedure was extremely fulfilling.”

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