Blog
The B.D. Somani learning framework
Our Whole-School Curriculum Coordinator, Mr. Emanule Pesoli, writes about our Learning Framework and the Principles of Learning, Assessment, and the 3Cs that form the building blocks for this framework.
Interdisciplinary sessions in Grade 9 and 10: Looking at a fresh perspective
Our IGCSE Coordinator, Ms. Shalini Sharma, writes about the benefits of interdisciplinary sessions in regular study blocks and how they support students in becoming responsible learners.
Farewell Assembly – Spring 2021
The Senior Student Council organised a special assembly on the last day of school before Spring Break to bid farewell to the graduating class of 2021 and to wish luck to the grade 10 students, who will be moving into the IB Diploma Programme.
B.D. Somani’s Time To Trivia
Our House Council and House Coordinators write about our first official inter-House activity: B.D. Somani’s Time to Trivia. An afternoon of fun, and friendly competition, this digital quiz was based on how well our students know our school.
Teaching drama in the time of COVID
Our Middle School Theatre Teacher, Ms. Khushboo Shroff, writes about the challenges of teaching theatre virtually and the fun our students had in exploring this art from a brand-new digital perspective.
Cooking in the time of COVID
Excitement, engagement and enthusiasm is what marks the cooking sessions in our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes. Not only is cooking together fun and enjoyable for both the children and teachers, it also creates lasting memories that the children will treasure forever.
Staying focussed amid the resurgent pandemic
In this episode of his monthly video blog, our Head of School, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher, talks about the resurgent pandemic and the imminent exams and how we’re ensuring that students can safely appear for their exams.
Moving to literature
A graduate from our 2012 batch, Mythili Zatakia reflects on the convergence of movement and storytelling through dance, as well as on her experience, as a dancer and an IBDP graduate.
Reflections from our Grade 11 students at Vatsalya Foundation
Our students have been volunteering at Vatsalya Foundation since 2010 as part of their CAS initiative. Here are some of our Grade 11 students talking about their experience this year where even the pandemic didn’t come in the way of their volunteering efforts.
B.D. Somani International School: House Elections 2021 (Part 2)
Here is Part 2 of our coverage from our House Elections 2021-2022. This time, our newly-minted House Vice Captains share their reflections from the elections and their plans to take their respective Houses forward through the year.
B.D. Somani International School: House Elections 2021
For the first time ever, B.D. Somani International School opened its doors for House Leadership positions to our Middle School students. Here is a look at how these historic elections played out. Also, meet our House Leadership Team for the academic year 2021-2022.
Going on Virtual Live Trips and Interacting with Experts in the Field – Conducting and Continuing First-hand Research amidst the Pandemic
It’s been a year since the pandemic upended our lives and forced us to move to virtual schooling. In that transition, there were many questions on our minds; one important one being – how could we continue with first-hand research?