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How capoeira enhances the B.D. Somani curriculum
At B.D. Somani, we don’t believe that learning happens only in classrooms. Our emphasis is more on making our students independent, free-thinking, curious individuals. And

Children’s Day at B.D. Somani
Today is November 14, Pandit Nehru’s birthday. Children’s Day is celebrated nationwide in honour of Pandit Nehru, the first prime minister of India. He believed

Mindfulness and B.D. Somani
During the academic year 2017-18, we introduced Mindfulness as a practice in Primary School. We sat down with Miss Zoë L. Hauser, our Head of

What are Essential Agreements?
If you have been following our blog, it must be pretty evident by now that B.D. Somani International School isn’t your average school. Our curriculum

The importance of Inquiry
One of the most important skills that we try to inculcate in our students is the art to learn through questioning. Inquiry is arguably one

Global Perspectives: A deeper look at society for our Grades 9 & 10 students
Global Perspectives is a unique subject, which has broadened my understanding of the world we are living in. Daryush Mehta, Grade 9 I have learned

The Group 4 Science Project
For the first time during my time at B.D. Somani, the Group 4 Science Project took place towards the end of September over three days.

Hindi Divas at B.D. Somani
Hindi Divas is celebrated across India on 14 September every year. On this day in 1949, Hindi was adopted as the official language of India;

Unveiling Mumbai
The challenge of creating the world’s first Social Sciences curriculum centred around the Maximum City. Bright & tempting breezes; Flow across the island; Separating past

Welcome to the brand new B.D. Somani International School website
After many months of planning, we are finally ready to share the fruit of our endeavours with all of you. We are excited to announce

Block Building at B.D. Somani – a unique learning concept
Wooden building blocks, invented by Caroline Pratt of the City & Country School in New York City over 100 years ago, are used in Reception

Community Service (CAS) at B.D. Somani
CAS encapsulates empathy, caring, perseverance & holistic growth. The structure of CAS is simple yet profound, creativity, activity & service as it stands for, our