In his newest vlog, our Head Of School, Dr Geoffrey Fisher reflects on a question a parent recently asked him – what makes B.D. Somani different from other schools?
Dr Fisher takes this opportunity to highlight the many ways in which we set ourselves apart: our culture and atmosphere, our emphasis on trusting relationships between administration and teachers, and teachers and their students, our focus on student-led learning and student agency in decision-making processes, as well as the centre stage that experiential learning takes in the curriculum.
Our students are encouraged to chart their own courses through activities like block building, gardening, capoeira, and research trips. Through peer-to-peer collaboration and the guidance of trained faculty, they determine how the learning journey takes place within the classroom itself.
All of this, says Dr Fisher, makes B.D. Somani a happy and trusting school where students flourish, blossom, and grow into capable and caring individuals.
He ends with a heartfelt wish for a Happy Diwali and looks forward to returning to school after the break.
What makes us Different: B.D. Somani is a happy place
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.
