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PRIMARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL & ICSE ICSE students in Classes 8A, 9A,
and 10A also had an enriching
year and gave us reasons to be
proud of them. They took part in
Round Square events, MUNs, and
"The greatest gifts robotics competitions. A significant
achievement was the Round
we can give our children Square Service initiative at Panna,
are the roots of where students promoted health
awareness and engaged with local
responsibility and the
communities.
wings of independence." Furthermore, our teams excelled at
various conferences and competitions,
- Denis Waitley several Model United Nations, and
the FIRST Tech Challenge National
Robotics Championship, with
students winning accolades across
Ms. Anjana Roy Ms. Shiney Varghese
Ms. Farida Taraporevala Ms. Mahrookh Tangri different committees and categories.
Head, Primary Deputy Head, Primary Head, Middle School and ICSE Deputy Head, Middle School Two students of Class 8A were
(Secondary School) and ICSE (Secondary School) a part of the Team Vortex that won
the prestigious “Connect” award
in the FIRST Tech Challenge 2023 National Robotics
Welcome to the culmination of another remarkable year at DAIS! The school invited Nikkolas Smith, a renowned artist, author, It has been a year of significant growth and transformation at
In our ongoing commitment to provide a holistic and enriching and film illustrator, who led an engaging session for all Primary the Middle school and ICSE, marked by our continued Championship, which was held in Pune. These achievements
educational experience, we have implemented a fundamental classes on 'artivism' and storytelling. commitment to excellence. As you must have read in Mr. underscore our commitment to holistic development and
structural change within our Primary School. Teaching and The DAIS Read Aloud Project (DRAP) celebrated the joy of reading, Batchelor's report, this year, we embraced a pivotal change by academic excellence.
learning, along with student well-being, are now addressed as with parent volunteers reading stories and conducting activities to adopting the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years ICSE Class of 2023 performed brilliantly in the ICSE exams.
separate but complementary domains. This adjustment inspire a love of books and spark creativity at all class levels. Programme (MYP). As we go through this transformational Despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic and the
underscores our dedication to ensuring that every student Our students participated in the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2024, change, our endeavour is to preserve our foundational transition to online learning, our students achieved remarkable
remains at the heart of everything we do. displaying their artistic skills and talent, which was well appreciated. strengths and culture and embrace innovations and success in the ICSE exams. Of the 32 students who appeared for
Our approach reflects a balanced integration of academic The Math and Science Olympiads saw wide participation from the ICSE 2023 exam, an astounding 27 students scored an
excellence and personal development. By focusing on these areas students across the Upper Primary school, fostering critical advancements. aggregate of 95% and above. Our Top Score was 99.2%, our
individually, we can provide more targeted support and resources, thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning. While on one hand the Middle school students, engaged Second-highest score was 99% and our Third-highest score
ultimately enhancing the educational journey of each child. Student Well-being: To promote mental, emotional, and physical themselves in the changing learning environment, on the other was 98.8%. The School's average score was 97%.
This report delves into the initiatives, opportunities, well-being, we ensure a physically safe, inclusive, and supportive hand they participated in many initiatives. Students of Classes 6
programmes, and strategies we have implemented to promote environment. We included mindfulness sessions, social-emotional and 7 participated whole heartedly in the Round Square Notably, one student of Class 10A stood out at STEM X India,
student well-being and success. learning curricula, health and wellness workshops, and other conferences. At the beginning of the new year, a delegation of winning the Best Innovative Idea award, and later was
Cultural festivities: The year began with a celebration of activities to enhance social skills and collaboration, building strong ten Class 7 students, attended a sustainability conference at selected as a speaker at the STEM Best Practice Summit and
cultural diversity through various festivals, showcasing our relationships. Our Student Care department provides support to Emerald Heights International School, Indore. The conference, Awards 2024 in Dubai. He also founded his start-up PRAAKRUTI
inclusive environment. Together we celebrated Independence students with challenges by recommending strategies and themed 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' focused on responsible to provide a sustainable alternative to toys. PRAAKRUTI
Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, Parsi New Year, interventions to address specific needs. develops eco-friendly DIY Figurine Kits for young children and
Ganesh Chaturthi, and other festivals. Students participated in Community Outreach: The Primary school continued its resource management that resonated deeply with the ancient art lovers. These kits are like sustainable Lego, each carefully
cultural performances, sing-alongs, and gallery walks, fostering commitment to serving the community through social Sanskrit philosophy of environmental conservation. Six Class 6 curated with natural elements from all over India like conifers,
unity and understanding among diverse communities. initiatives. Class V visited the Jai Vakeel Foundation, an NGO students participated in the conference themed on "Myriad hickory seed pods, jacaranda and much more. With these kits
Students also participated in Earth Day, World Food Day, and dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual Cultures, One Beautiful World", hosted by Pathways School children can create their own toys and figurines and showcase
International Mother Language Day, building a sense of disabilities. Other visits, talks, collection drives, and social Gurgaon in February 2023. The conference offered experiences their creations on the comic strips provided in the kit as well.
community and collective action toward positive change. initiatives were conducted to sensitize our children toward the to students to learn about the Round Square IDEALS. Many Another standout performance came from 2 students of
Grandparents were invited to share stories, songs, poems, and importance of giving back to society, fostering a culture of middle school students attended Round Square Postcards. They Classes 8A and 9A respectively who represented Team DAIS
anecdotes in various mother languages, enriching students' compassion and solidarity. went on to host their own postcard , “ NEVER ODD OR EVEN”,
understanding of different languages and strengthening bonds We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Chairperson Ms. Nita that invited participation of over 200 student delegates from 30 at the prestigious ICYD (International Competition for
within families and the school community. Ambani for her unwavering support and guidance, to our school across 7 countries. The event was extremely engaging Young Debaters) at Oxford University where they bagged
Sports and Games: Physical education and sports remained visionary Vice-Chairperson Ms. Isha Ambani Piramal for her and emphasized on equity and empathy. The students also awards of being the Best Overall Speaker, the Best ESL
integral to our curriculum, with students participating actively in continued belief in our shared vision, and to our Dean and CEO hosted Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) and D20 (Mock Speaker and also the second-Best Overall Speaker and second-
inter-house and inter-school competitions. Our Annual Athletic Mr. Abhimanyu Basu for his dedication to excellence. We are G-20) in school and presented brilliant technology and Best ESL Speaker. Our students excelled at the Queen's
Meet saw enthusiastic engagement in track events, individual grateful to our dedicated teachers whose passion and effort innovative solutions. Commonwealth Essay Competition and bagged gold,
and relay races, march past, and tug-of-war, promoting have shaped the minds of our students. Thank you Ms. Munshi silver, and bronze medals in the Junior and Senior category.
teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. for your expertise and guidance as a consultant and advisor. We Our students showcased remarkable achievements across As we celebrate these achievements, we take a moment
Educational Excursions: Learning extended beyond the sincerely thank our parents for their commitment and various domains, demonstrating their prowess on both National to acknowledge the unwavering support and guidance
classroom as students visited museums, nature parks, art galleries, involvement, and our support staff for ensuring the smooth and International platforms. Our students achieved remarkable provided by our dedicated faculty and staff. Their commitment
cultural centers, the zoo, science centers, and historical functioning of daily operations. Our deepest appreciation to our success on various platforms. In the Asian Science & Math to nurturing the intellectual, emotional, and social growth
landmarks. These immersive experiences enriched students' dear students for their active participation in various areas of the Olympiad, a Class 6 student won a silver medal, earning an of our students has been instrumental in shaping their success.
knowledge, sparked curiosity, expanded their horizons, and curriculum, defining our school spirit and enriching our school invitation to the Global Round in Cambodia. We are grateful to our Dean and CEO Mr Abhimanyu Basu
nurtured a deeper appreciation of the world we live in. community. We hope that you will uphold our values and who led us from the front. We are deeply thankful to our
Interhouse Competitions: Our students showcased their talent continue to shape the vibrant culture of our school. A Class 7 student excelled in the Pearl Padamsee Trophy Chairperson Ms. Nita Mukesh Ambani and our Vice Chairperson
and skill in various competitions, including the Spelling Bee, G.K In the words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together Competition, and three Class 6 students secured first place at Ms. Isha Ambani for being our inspiration and anchors.
Quiz, Just-A-Minute, Art Competition, English and Hindi Elocution, we can do so much!” These words summarize the essence of the World Robot Olympiad National Championship.
and Music Competition. These competitions provided opportunities our shared efforts and partnership in shaping a brighter future Additionally, Class 6 students won awards in the अतररा ीय As we look ahead to the future, and our shift to Nita Mukesh
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to interact, collaborate, and celebrate achievements. for our school. Together, let us write the next chapter of our बाल किव स लन and the Python Advanced Icode Global Ambani Junior School, we are confident that our school will
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Artistic Endeavours and Challenges: The Annual Day story with passion, purpose, and determination, as we Hackathon. continue to uphold its legacy of excellence and innovation in
celebrated artistic talent and teamwork. Every student shone on transition to our new school campus, looking forward to fresh education. Together, we will remain steadfast in our pursuit of
stage, acquiring diverse skills, building confidence, enhancing beginnings and boundless opportunities. Students participated in the Snow Leopard Adventure camp in academic excellence and holistic development, knowing that
social and emotional intelligence, and creating lasting Dive into these pages and discover the achievements, talents, Rishikesh, engaging in activities that fostered teamwork and we are preparing our students to become compassionate,
memories. and aspirations that define our school community. resilience, such as river rafting, ziplining, trekking, and climbing. principled, and globally-minded leaders of tomorrow.

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