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SECONDARY SCHOOL whole community was inspired by 180 players to promote sporting equality and raise awareness and exciting sports day. The parents were caught up in the
the results of these students. The about social barriers, "Relay for Life" raised funds and enthusiasm and were proud to see their children participating
results are clearly the best in India awareness for cancer, featuring survivor speeches, student and trying their hardest. The sporting achievements
and some of the best in the world performances, and a Luminaria walk, and lastly, the "Social themselves were top-notch. Our students practiced for weeks
and have sparked in the students' Circle" project aimed to educate younger students on online and went through relentless qualifying rounds. In the end we
daring dreams for their own safety and healthy screen time habits saw the results in shot-put, high jump, a number of racing
endeavors. Once again, these In similar fashion, the service initiatives started and distances and more. The events came to a culmination with
results are more than just a maintained by the students involved in Round Square have the wonderful farewell celebrations for classes 10 and 12 that
compilation of grades. They mark a not only provided opportunities for our students to gain were organized by years 9 and 11 respectively. The nights
point in time on the journey empathy for others and leadership on important issues, but were not only spirited, but once again showed the respect
through secondary school, they set have inspired other students. The legacy of Round Square at that students have for each other and the leadership they take
a standard, and they inspire. DAIS has grown in leaps and bounds as each year more and in all activities in the school.
For the teachers, the school year more students aspire and sign up in the role of leaders, In general, our school was a lively hive of activity. University
began in earnest with faculty work participants and support team members to plan events such representatives from all over the world visited our campus,
days. We started off renewing our as Conferences, Postcards, World Food Day, and Earth Week students gathered at the front gate to embark on field trips to
purpose in relation to culture, well- celebrations. Members also engage in hosting the student the Swiss Alps or the Great Indian Outdoors, the robotics team
collaborated and planned on the balcony and took a
Dr. Brian Chanen Ms. Sonali Bajaj b e i n g , e n v i r o n m e n t a n d exchange programmes as well. It is this spirit of purposeful successful trip to the finals in Texas. The co-curricular activities
partnerships. High Quality
engagement leading to courageous and compassionate DAIS
Head of Secondary School Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning was a leaders, who are prepared to discover and embrace different were bursting with enthusiastic students and guests visited
Secondary School particular focus for the secondary. cultures and nationalities promoting meaningful and lasting from embassies, cultural centers, and foreign schools. It is also
This school-year also saw the understanding and respect. worth mentioning that this was the year that our exchange
benefits of student reflection-particularly on their reports, Our Model United Nations (MUN) program continues to be a trips returned, as students headed out across the globe to
The 2023-2024 school year was a pivotal year in the history of improve their language skills and learn about another culture.
DAIS. This year marks the last time that we are together with the which helped to underscore the deep learning that is taking model of excellence nationwide, consistently growing stronger Here at school, in addition to house events, we witnessed the
junior school under the single name of Dhirubhai Ambani place and the importance of metacognition and goal-setting. each year. Our students have excelled at prominent domestic continued success of TEDx. With inspiring speakers including
International School. Of course, we will always share the same We also marked another important milestone: after over a conferences such as CMUN 2023 and Spring MUN 2024. They special guests, Alumni and our student Ojas Bajaj and physics
roots and, in a sense, be part of the same tree. But the secondary year of self-reflection, the school was re-accredited by have also garnered valuable experience participating in THIMUN teacher Beas Roy, the event kept everyone entertained while
will also grow to have an identity of its own. Secondary school CIS/NEASC. At the same time the secondary school went Hague, earning accolades like Honourable Mention and Verbal giving some food for thought. All of these activities are an
has always been special. We are a school that embraces the through its own important, and similar process: our IBDP five- Mention at RIMUN 2024. Additionally, we are excited to integral part of our school and were evident every day in the
diversity of our students and has a strong sense of culture that year review. The secondary faculty came together to look at participate in THIMUN Singapore. Moreover, our young MUNers secondary school this year.
promotes success, values and fond memories. our own work with a critical eye. Again, all of the hard work have had the distinguished opportunity to chair sessions at these Perhaps one of the clearest symbols of our vibrancy as school
led to rousing success and an authorization report we can be prestigious international conferences. Overall, these MUN events
The work that the students did throughout secondary school, was this year's return to Annual Day. Students couldn't wait for
and in particular on their IGCSE and IB exams, was a mark of proud of as a section of the school. We demonstrated strength have been incredibly insightful and successful for our students and the fun of night school and the nervous energy of walking out
the school's success. These exams are milestones on the in our curriculum, our processes and the teaching and the school eagerly awaits the upcoming 21st DAIMUN on stage. The Annual Day itself was a rousing production, but
student journey. Our incredible IB score average of 39.4 learning. Evaluators noted that we are an example of a conference. As we anticipate welcoming delegates to India's just as exciting was getting to see the whole school-teachers,
(Worldwide: 30.24; India: 31.95) doesn't even do justice in “mature IB program,” one where our approaches and success largest THIMUN-affiliated conference, we proudly unveil this students, staff and parents-getting caught up in an event that
describing the heights our students reached. 11 students are models for the rest of the world. year's theme: "Diversity, Democracy, and Diplomacy." allowed them to socialize, cheer and feel proud. One moment in
achieved the perfect score of 45 points, the highest number of Academically speaking, the secondary school also embarked There have also been important elements of athletic, activity particular will be etched on our memory, especially as we
any school in the world! 57% of our students earned 40 on a process of using new report cards that reflected and creative endeavors that show the diversity of our become two schools next year: the farewell walk. Our class 12
points or above (compared to typically 8.5% worldwide). Just Approaches to Learning in addition to allowing students to students-the colorful leaves on the trees. Over the past year students planned and rehearsed and proudly waved their flags.
imagine that at most schools their top few students reach this reflect on their own progress. This important change was not many secondary students have had remarkable achievements Ultimately, the academic success of our students, the
high level, where we do it with the majority of our students. simply related to reporting, but was a concrete step towards outside of school and we always work to support these dedication of our coordinators and teachers and the variety of
Our IGCSE department had similarly outstanding results. encouraging and recording reflection and metacognition as a endeavors. We are proud of our students who train and experiences our students have at school, outside of our gates,
83.3% of all grades achieved were A*'s and A's (UK National means to growth. practice diligently, learning to excel. On the creative side of and in cooperation with Alumni and others, make DAIS a
Schools: 22.7%, UK Independent Schools: 46.6%, UK As we prepare to shift temporarily (for the secondary school) things our students continue to shine in outside competitions special place and show our commitment to the holistic
Grammar Schools: 59%). An incredible 55.8% of all grades into the NMAJS building we once again invited our Alumni such as narrative writing, essay writing, art projects and more. education of children who are prepared for the changing
earned were A*'s and 49% of the class received 7 A*'s or back to school, and, for the last time, to our current building. On the activities and sports side our students shine bright on world beyond. Our sincere gratitude and appreciation must
above. At the same time, we also had 3 CIE toppers in our The DAISpora event also gave our alumni a chance to see the the state, national and international stage. Our students have go to our Founder and Chairperson, Mrs. Nita M. Ambani and
IGCSE results! For both IBDP and IGCSE, we are one of the top new building and to be part of the excitement in the changes succeeded at the national level and continue to go further in Vice Chairperson, Ms. Isha Ambani Piramal for their visionary
few schools in the world. not only to our infrastructure but in our approaches to swimming and chess. In skating, tae-kwan-do, judo, track and and inspirational leadership. This year marks our last as one
Once again, our results, our reputation and the academic and learning and the preparation of our students for the future. field and soccer we have competed at the national level in the single entity and also marks the beginning of a new chapter
personal qualities of our students have resulted in While parting with the old campus brought some melancholy ISSO. We are truly well-rounded. On the more academic side, led by our Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Of course, we
acceptances to the best universities across the world. The and nostalgia, our Alumni were abuzz with the possibilities of our students compete in math contests, coding challenges, also offer our thanks to our Board of Governors who guide us
Class of 2024 has had an acceptance rate of 57% of their sharing their expertise and networking with students.. The economics challenges, robotics tournaments and there is a with wisdom. As always, the smooth operation of the
applications. 37% of the class received funding from 60 Alumni portal, facilitated by Univariety, is further building to constant stream of students and accomplishments that are secondary school wouldn't be possible without our IGCSE
scholarships, totalling US$ 4,111,288 over four years. 25% of become an area where the DAIS community can continue to highlighted on the school Instagram page. The diverse Coordinator (Ms. Mukherjee), our IB Coordinator (Mrs. Basu)
the Class of 2024 have been offered a place by their university spread outward while maintaining connections. As the successes of our students are indeed impressive. and their Assistant Coordinator (IGCSE: Ms. Nanda, IB: Mr.
of first choice and 42% of them have been offered a place by students continue to access the portal, this is also a place The student council did a wonderful job this year and deserve Makwana) along with countless coordinators, faculty and
the University of their top two choices. These university where students can begin thinking about the future with thanks for their tireless energy and dedication to the school. It staff who work closely with our students. These people are
acceptances have included 59 acceptances to 14 of the 20 those who have gone before them. was invigorating to come to school in the morning and see the teachers, guides and supporters who make sure that our
universities applied to listed in the QS World's Top 30 CAS activities have continued to be a highlight and a strength student council members organizing yet another event- school does everything it can to help students “dare to dream
Universities. This includes schools such as Oxford, Cambridge, of DAIS. There were so many proud achievements: "English musical competitions, drama competitions, sporting events and learn to excel.”
LSE, UCL and Imperial in the UK and Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, Vinglish" enhanced non-teaching staff's English proficiency, and more-with the goal of keeping the entire student body Finally, we would like to thank you, our students, parents and
Columbia, Georgetown, Northwestern, Duke, UPenn, the DAIS Coding Challenge 2023 raised funds for Aseema engaged, laughing and striving for excellence. Much of the alumni. As we look forward to the new journey, we also take
UChicago, UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins in the US. While Charitable Trust, the DAIS Math Olympiad went global with work of the new student council members was reflected in the this opportunity to look back at all that has happened here
our students often focus on STEM, we see equal success in the multiple rounds of challenging math, "Grey Matters" focused success of the 20th Annual School Sports Day. The excitement over the past 21 years. The seeds were planted for DAIS and
humanities at these schools and in art and design at schools on cognitive activities for senior citizens in old-age homes. began to build as soon as house captains and others started the roots have certainly taken hold. As we have seen from the
such as Parsons and RISD. Our students are accepted at a There were special events as well: Kalakar, showcased student drilling students for the formal march-by. Every morning students in our school and our graduates over the years, the
higher rate than almost any school in the world, at the world's performances and art, raising over 50,000 rupees for Dharavi before school the grounds were filled by the changing of “1- soil has been well-fertilized, the leaves are green, and the tree
most selective universities. At the start of the school year, the Art Room,"Kick For A Cause" football tournament united 2-3-4” and “march!” This all translated into a well-organized of DAIS is strong.

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