My trip to Della was an exciting experience that allowed me to bond with peers outside the classroom. Participating in activities like zip-lining, flying fox, and rappelling pushed me out of my comfort zone. Although I was nervous and had never done them before, I learned to be brave and embrace challenges.

The CAS and TOK sessions deepened my understanding of concepts like perspective and knowledge, making me a more creative and reflective thinker. The session with Mr. Navroz on university applications taught me that the process isn’t linear—being authentic to myself was key.

The Rajmachi Trek was especially challenging and tested our physical and mental endurance, but I saw it as a metaphor for the IB journey. My peers’ support made me determined to push through and finish the trek. The talent show was a testament to our creativity and teamwork, put together in only a few hours. Acting with all my housemates was an unforgettable memory. My most memorable experience was reaching the trek’s peak and enjoying the view amidst nature.

– by Anaya Singhi

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.

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.