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EDITORIAL &

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Ms. Nisha Maniar Ms Valli Madhavan
INSIGNIA &
Website Co Ordinator INSIGNIA Co-Editor
As you embark on the journey through the pages of INSIGNIA 2023-24, you're invited to witness the culmination of a
vision that resonates deeply with the essence of our school community. This year's theme, "The branches are diverse but
the roots stand unified," serves as a guiding light illuminating the myriad experiences, voices, and talents that define our
school. Imagine a tree, its branches stretching far and wide, each representing a different facet of our school – students,
teachers and staff, parents and families, school leadership, and community partnerships. Just like the diverse branches of
a tree, each component contributes uniquely to the luminous tapestry of our school community.
As the editorial team embarked on the journey to bring INSIGNIA to life, every member stood rooted in their dedication to
working tirelessly to ensure that the magazine would authentically reflect the rich diversity of student life, school activities,
and achievements that make our school truly exceptional. Each section of the magazine symbolizes the theme, illustrating
how, like the branches of a tree, we interact with and learn from one another, celebrating our differences while standing
united embodying DAIS values and goals. Throughout the process of crafting INSIGNIA, the team embraced diversity in all
its forms – from the assimilation of data to the planning of the magazine's layout and design specifications. Their
unwavering commitment to inclusivity and collaboration ensured that every aspect of the magazine reflected the
collective unified spirit of our school community.
It sounds like quite the journey! Reflecting on the past year can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement for new
beginnings to nostalgia for cherished memories. The anticipation of a new campus for NMAJS and a tinge of We are sure that INSIGNIA 2023-24 shall serve as a testament to the remarkable journey we share as members of the
reminiscence of the 2023-24 that has passed. DAIS family, rooted in our shared values and aspirations, yet reaching towards the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
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We are a school with students of different age groups with distinct interests and aptitudes yet we continue to stay united
as the DAIS fraternity. In this spirit, the theme for INSIGNIA 2023-24 is “The branches are diverse, but the roots stand
united”.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
While the world around us changes, DAIS remains a strong support system for us students. Through this edition, we
wanted to highlight the diversity in our school community and emphasize that inspire of our diversity, we are together
This year's Insignia theme – 'The Branches are Diverse, but the Roots Stand Unified' shines through the varied talents
and proud to be DAIS students. We have tried to capture every single event of the past year and celebrate all the
displayed across different sections of our esteemed institution. Here, we delve into the stories, achievements, and
achievements of our students. Working with heads and teachers in Junior, Middle and Secondary school along with the
aspirations that embody the spirit of our school's motto, “"Dare to Dream, Learn to Excel." In this regard, we extend
Sports department, CAS department, Round Square, Robotics team, MUN team and so many others, we have been able
sincere gratitude to our Chairperson, Mrs Nita M. Ambani, and Vice Chairperson, Mrs Isha Ambani Piramal, for fostering a
to put together a comprehensive recap of the year gone by.
culture of excellence. This guiding principle resonates deeply in all our endeavours and the diverse opportunities available
As you unfurl the pages of the INSIGNIA, we hope you get a glimpse of the profound sense of accomplishment and pride to our DAIS students. These avenues empower our students to excel in their chosen fields, making a lasting impact on
each of us has in our school. This publication embodies the dedication, creativity, and teamwork of our entire school society.
community. As the editorial team, we are grateful to have been a part of this process and hope that you find resonance in
We are proud to have our DEAN and CEO Mr Abhimanyu Basu leading us with his expertise, mentorship, and vision. His
our efforts to signify the theme in all our pages!
contributions have significantly shaped our school's academic landscape, ensuring we provide high-quality education that
Student Editor In Chief (IBDP Grade 11) - Keshav Mohta and Ananya Shah meets our students' needs in an ever-evolving world.
Copy Editors - We would also like to thank all Heads – Ms Zarene Munshi (Consultant and Advisor to the Chairperson), Mr Anthony
Batchelor (Head, Junior School), Ms Vimi Lima Santos (Deputy Head, Junior School Learning and Research), Ms Farida
IBDP Grade 11 - Shreya Upadhyay, Avantika Kampani, Soumya Sanghai, Shanysa Jain, Nastassia Bokdewala, Tanisha
Taraporevala (Head, Primary School), Ms Mahrookh Tangri (Deputy Head, Primary), Ms Anjana Roy (Head, Middle School
Desai, Anaya Bansal, Tishaa Dutt, Rishika Kumar
and ICSE-Secondary School), Ms Shiney Varghese (Deputy Head, Middle School and ICSE-Secondary School), Dr Brian
IGCSE Grade 10 - Hridank Garodia, Ishika Punjabi Chanen (Head, Secondary School) and Ms Sonali Bajaj( Deputy Head, Secondary School). Thank you for inspiring us,
IGCSE Grade 9 - Somya Jain, Priannka Dharia, Saphyra Khanna, Aanya Thakur, Zoon Dhawan, Stuti Valia, Shloka Mehta, supporting us, and encouraging us to push our limits to publish the magazine, despite a full work-day schedule.
Varenyaa Jain, Ahana Gupta, Ahana Arenja, Kyra Mahindru, Kaira Desai, Lavanya Gupta, Preetha Wadekar We sincerely thank our school Coordinators for their effort in helping us collaborate with teachers and students. DAIS
Faculty and Staff members have offered their support at every stage of the publication process. The IT Department has
IGCSE Grade 8 - Vir Bakshi, Reyna Ghalla, Meera Ankhad, Sanaa Adukia
enabled proactive support throughout this process. We humbly thank the Reliance Branding Team for layout and design.
ICSE Grade 8 - Sohrab Daver Lastly, and most importantly, we thank our DAIS students. Every page in this magazine is a reflection of your enthusiasm!

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