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International Virtual Conference DAIS PARTICIPATION IN

ROUND SQUARE POSTCARDS

Our Environment: A Responsible Legacy - Newcastle Grammar

School, Australia
Adventure in the Centre - A Postcard from St Philip's College, Australia
On 8th June 2022, six delegates from grade 7 along with Ms. Sushila Victor participated in a Virtual RS Conference hosted by the
The Round Square Postcard hosted by St Phillip's College, Australia, on 24th August 2022,
Newcastle Grammar School, Australia, on the theme 'Our Environment: A Responsible Legacy'. The aim of the conference was to build
was attended by four DAIS delegates from Grade 11 along with Ms. Manisha Nanda. The
student commitment towards action that leaves a positive environmental legacy for the future.
event included 45 attendees from across India and Australia. The event started with the
The Conference started with sharing of pre-conference task and delegates proudly shared the school wide environmental initiatives that host students introducing the theme of Adventure, beginning spirited discussions on what
Adventure meant to each one of them. Through the discussions, delegates learned about
have been taken undertaken at DAIS since the last several years. After reflecting on the pre-tasks in breakout sessions, students heard
from Cherry Sung, one of the 2021 International the meaning of adventure and its pivotal role in our lives as students.
Young Eco Heroes from South Korea, who Soon afterward, the delegates were split into breakout rooms. The delegates continued
shared her “Greener is Cleaner” initiative and having intense and valuable discussions in smaller groups, where they freely voiced their
highlighted the causes of various ecosystem opinions and shared their own experiences. The delegates returned to the main meeting
and shared insightful learnings from the barazza conversations. The Postcard enabled
related problems. In the next keynote speech,
the delegates to understand the 'Spirit of Adventure', as well as the importance of
the students learned about the significance of
taking risks and stepping out of their comfort zones.
building awareness and how the youth can
contribute towards solving global problems. Reflections: “It was a momentous event! I enjoyed interacting with the barazza
leaders from Australia. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and an even better
Reflection: “The conference gave the students learning opportunity!”
an opportunity to better understand large-scale
DAIS Delegates: Anishka Manawat, Aneesh Kumar, Zahra Kachwala, and Ziya Sheth.
environmental issues. The students were inspired
and motivated to implement changes in their
surroundings as a first step towards change.”
DAIS Delegates: Shloka Choudhary, Tall Tales and Folklore - A Postcard from Rockport School,
Siddhant Mehendale, Sanaya Chadha, Northern Ireland
Ayanna Vazirani Arishka Betadpur and
On 15th June 2022, six students from Grade 6 along with Ms. Mitali Palav participated in a Round Square
Sohum Anand
Postcard hosted by the Rockport School, Northern Ireland, on the theme ‘Tall Tales and Folklore’. The Postcard explored storytelling
traditions from around the world and was attended by 13 schools from 8 countries. The
hosts started off by sharing examples of the rich tradition of stories and tales from
Ireland. They then invited the participants to share their presentations describing popular
traditions from their own countries. The DAIS delegates had prepared a presentation
based on one of the many stories from the compilation, 'Tales of Panchatantra'. They
Democracy: The Power of Stories - chose the story ‘The Monkey and the Crocodile’, with a moral of how quick wit and
agile thinking is the best way to survive. Participants had great fun and learned a lot
about each other’s cultures. They were able to understand and grasp different methods
Riverdale Country School, United States
of storytelling and how to effectively present an engaging tale.
On 5th May 2022, five students from Grade 7 along with Ms. Sunita Nath DAIS Delegates: Agastya Naidu, Nandika Ramchand, Hitansh Bhatt, Anika Jalan,
participated in a Virtual RS Conference on 'Democracy: The Power of Stories', Kimaya Jagtap and Tamanna Tripathi Kaur.
hosted by the Riverdale Country School, New York. The conference explored how
schools around the world approach democracy.

The Virtual Conference started with a presentation by the host school followed by a
keynote from Ms. Ophelia Watahomigie-Corliss, a member of the Havasupai Tribe, Poverty and Women's Rights - A Postcard from Thomas More
about her efforts to bring basic broadband access to her village which was situated College, South Africa
at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. After a brief breakout room session to On Wednesday, 17th August 2022, four delegates from Grade 11 along with Mr. Sreeraman
discuss their learnings, the delegates heard from Ramanathan, attended a Round Square Postcard hosted by Thomas More College, South
Ms. Antoinette Quarshie about her learnings and Africa based on the theme ‘Poverty and Women’s Rights’. Featuring delegates from across
experiences of growing up in four different countries the world, including India, Pakistan, South Africa and Australia, the Postcard aimed to
and how education could be different worldwide. discuss the issues of women’s rights through the lens of Psychology and Economics.
The Postcard began with a compelling performance in the form of a play by the host
Reflection: “The conference enabled students to school, which involved inspiring spoken-word poetry on stereotypes faced by women and
learn and gain exposure to diverse cultures and how to overcome them. This was followed by a stimulating keynote speech by a
perspectives. The students had the opportunity to renowned psychologist, who discussed women’s rights and its relation to poverty. The
introspect upon their own privileges and students also heard another keynote speech on Economics and the Unpaid Care
responsibilities that come with it.” Economy, establishing the relationship between economics and women’s rights. These
speeches were followed by a baraza session that consisted of delegates formulating
DAIS Delegates: Atharv Agarwal, Riaan Mehta, solutions to treat these problems.
Rishab Tiwari, Jai Sachdeva and Devaryaa In conclusion, the event provided an insightful understanding of individual, cultural,
Makhijaa. historical and demographic influences on the issues of poverty related to Women’s rights.
DAIS Delegates: Ishani Badala, Hrishita Shah, Advait Variyar and Sumeir Walia
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