Blog
A Fortnight of Stories, Reading and Discovery at BDSIS
Primary students at B.D. Somani read for 1,668 hours in the school’s first Read-a-thon, reaching 113% of target, and donated 1,127 books to Akshara Library.
Grade 9 Monsoon Trip | Kolad
Our Grade 9 students spent two days in Kolad for their monsoon trip, crossing the Burma Bridge, tackling rope activities and taking on the river rafting they had been waiting for.
B.D. Somani International School Celebrates 14 Years of Impact through ‘Squash A Mile’
At the 14th edition of Squash A Mile, BD Somani students, educators and community members ran 165 laps of a squash court in solidarity with those battling cancer. Organised with the V Care Foundation, this year’s event raised ₹15 lakh and was led by nine Grade 12 organisers in their final year at the school.
Introducing BEAMS Volume II: Science Inside Out
The BDSIS student-led science journal returns with Volume II: Science Inside Out, the work of a team of editors and designers from Grades 9 and 11, now available in the school library and online.
French immersion in Saint-Malo and Normandy: A journey of language, culture and discovery
Students of Grades 9 and 11 took part in an enriching French immersion programme in Saint-Malo and Normandy, combining language learning with cultural exploration, historical reflection and authentic everyday experiences.
Tribes for Good: Community Project
Through our partnership with Tribes For Good, Grade 11 student Vipanshi Agarwal designed and led a series of workshops for women with skills in beauty and makeup — combining financial literacy, confidence-building, and awareness of cruelty-free practices. What she found was that the skills were already there. What was missing was someone connecting those skills to the idea of income. This is her reflection on what it means to create impact, and what she learned when she stopped trying to teach and started listening.
Zine, Cosmetics of Capitalism – A passion project
Cosmetics of Capitalism began with two things that had always run parallel in Vipanshi’s life: a deep commitment to animal welfare and a growing curiosity about the economic systems that allow cruelty to persist. In this zine, Vipanshi Agarwal investigates the ethical and economic costs of animal testing in the cosmetics industry — an issue she argues is as much a business question as a moral one.
Grade 12: Business class meets reality — learning from the Changemaker behind Mirakle Couriers
Business Management students at BD Somani International School recently engaged with Mr Dhruv Lakra, Founder of Mirakle Couriers, a national award-winning social enterprise creating meaningful employment for deaf adults. Through candid reflections and real-world dilemmas, the session offered a powerful look at how businesses can balance profit with purpose.
Beyond the shoreline: What we learned at chowpatty
Students from Grade 12 share their reflections on a beach cleanup drive at Chowpatty Beach — a day of hard work, reflection, and learning about the importance of protecting our environment.
Grade 11 Monsoon trip to Della
From the moment we laced up our boots for the 25-km Rajmachi trek in the pouring rain to the last encore of the talent-show lights, Della wasn’t just a monsoon getaway—it was the crucible where our Grade 11 became a single BD cohort.
Grade 9 Monsoon Trip to Wada
This monsoon trip was a powerful reminder that learning happens everywhere—in classrooms, on muddy treks, and in moments of shared laughter. Our students returned with a lifetime of memories and a deeper understanding of themselves and their community.
Adventures in Karjat: Learning Beyond the Classroom
Grade 6 enjoyed an unforgettable monsoon trip to Karjat filled with adventure and learning. Here is what our students have to say about the trip and their learnings from it.