News From The School
History, Heritage & Hyderabad
Date
October 12 2017
Description
As part of their UnitS of Inquiry on ‘Myself and the World Around Me Keeps Changing With Time’ and ‘Role of Transportation in Our Daily Life’, our IK-2 students, visited the Chowmahalla Palace at Motigalli, Khilwat, to explore how families lived in the past and to observe ‘past modes of transportation’ and interact with the curator.
Flying Solo!
Date
October 12 2017
Description
Kavya J. Shah, an ace figure skater studying in Grade-VIII CIE at DRSIS represented Telangana at the Ice Skating National Level Tournament which was held in Gurgaon from 2nd October 2017 to 3rd October 2017. Competing with the 134 final participants in the Solo-Artistic Figure Skating Competition 2017, Kavya marvelously combined her athleticism and skill for a memorable performance and won a Silver medal! Kudos to Kavya!
Whiz-Kids
Date
October 11 2017
Description
The Club-meet held at DRSIS, was a happening one with our students tapping into their creative sides to create magic including brochures, paper flowers, Dahi- Wadas, besides exploring disk cleaning and drive creation, as well as climatic changes.
Pinktober
Date
October 08 2017
Description
On the 8th of October 2017, our IBDP 1 & 2 students, helped bolster support and create awareness about the prevention of Breast Cancer by actively taking part in the ninth edition of the Pink Ribbon Walk held at KBR Park, Hyderabad.
Tech Talk!
Date
October 03 2017
Description
Our ICT facilitators, Ms Aarthi & Ms Preeti gained new insight and perspective into using ICT as a tool in the classroom, as well as how technology can facilitate the inquiry process for students, in the Apple Leadership Event held at The Trident recently.
Young Adventurers
Date
Set 28 to Oct 02 2017
Description
Our young adventurers who participated in the 5 day Nilshi Adventure Camp had thrilling adventures for a lifetime! The lakeside camp experience, the trip to Imagica and the trek to Lohagad helped our students spend their break in the best possible way!
Wandering Bee Holidays Orientation for Nilshi Adventure Trip
Date
23 Sep 2017
Description
An orientation program was held today at DRSIS for all the parents of the students who are participating in the Nilshi Adventure Trip to Nilshi, Maharashtra (outskirts of Mumbai and Pune) during the Dussehra break from 28th September to 2nd October 2017.
IB PYP Inter-House Poetry Recitation & Just A Minute Competition
Date
22 Sep 2017
Description
The IB PYP Wing conducted Inter-House Poetry-Recitation Competition for Grade I & II and Just A Minute (JAM) Session for Grade III to V. Our students were able to articulate their thoughts and feelings articulately and persuasively! Several of the performances connected to ongoing inquiries revolving around the theme ‘Sharing the Planet’.
IK-I Field Trip
Date
20 Sep 2017
Description
Our IK-I students visited ‘Thinespo’, a restaurant in Kompally, Hyderabad as part of their Inquiry on ‘Manners and Etiquettes’! The trip saw them actively make make links to ‘healthy’ food and habits.This experience will definitely help our tiny tots go further with their learning in the ongoing inquiry.
A Day of Love
Date
16 Sep 2017
Description
The PYP Wing observed Grandparents Day to felicitate & honour grandparents & celebrate bonds that transcend generations!
Scotland Calls
Date
07 Sep 2017
Description
Prof Kurien Joseph interacted with our senior secondary students at DRS, about the benefits of pursuing higher education at St. Andrews
Broadening Horizons
Date
04 Sep 2017
Description
The university visit at DRSIS, saw the interaction of Campus Connect with our senior students & parents about education abroad in USA & Spain.
Teachers Day
Date
03 Sep 2017
Description
Our students organized Teachers’ Day Celebrations with special shows, sports events & served a sumptuous lunch.
Social Scientists
Date
02 Sep 2017
Description
Our IB PYP students at DRSIS, observe Social Science Week 2017 through a myriad of theme based assembly activities.
Career Guidance
Date
28 Aug 2017
Description
Akash Institute, Hyderabad, gave a career guidance presentation to Grade X students to help them discover their passion, aptitude & personal interests.
UBC at DRSIS
Date
23 Aug 2017
Description
Sven Clark from University of Columbia gave a presentation to our students who are planning for higher education in Canadian Universities.
Community Connect
Date
21 Aug 2017
Description
IBDP-1 CAS trip to government school saw our students create awareness, conduct games, activities & serve mid-day meals to school children.
Caring to Care
Date
21 Aug 2017
Description
Secondary students of DRSIS, organized an assembly on the ‘TOTM: We Care Acceptance’ with speeches, music & dance performances.
Devouts of DRS
Date
18 Aug 2017
Description
PYP students recited holy verses & shlokas & their meanings with confidence & clarity in the Inter-House Holy Verse Competition.
Dairy Diaries
Date
18 Aug 2017
Description
Grade IX students of DRSIS, gained hands-on experience of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Farming by visiting Masqati Dairy Farm.
Pow Wow at DRSIS
Date
16 August 2017
Description
Inter-House Debate Competition spices things up as students debate gender-based pay inequality and censorship in Indian cinema!
A Day of Pride
Date
15 Aug 2017
Description
DRSIS celebrated 70 years of independence and the achievements of our students by jointly celebrating Independence Day and Proclamation Day!
Festive Fun
Date
12 Aug 2017
Description
The IK children at DRSIS, celebrated Janmashtami and Independence Day with some unforgettable performances & ‘Matki Phod’!
Patriotism and Peace
Date
10 August 2017
Description
Our PYP assembly reflected on ‘Country of the Week’ India and Hiroshima & Nagasaki day with their poster-speech presentation.
The Creative Clans
Date
09 Aug 2017
Description
The Club Meet saw students busy themselves with creative challenges and prepare for upcoming events in unique ways!
Career Cafe
Date
09 Aug 2017
Description
Students at DRSIS attended career guidance seminar & gained information about choosing right universities suitable for their career.
Celebrating Siblings
Date
07 Aug 2017
Description
Our residential students got together to celebrate Raksha Bandhan Day with a rakhee-making competition!
PYP Coffee Morning
Date
05 Aug 2017
Description
Coffee Morning at DRSIS, saw our IB PYP students present their units of inquiry with a confidence.
DRSMUN 2K17
Date
04 Aug 2017
Description
Back with another edition of DRSMUN2K17 the committees modelled on the UNO met with their delegates for heated discussions of their agendas!
Culture Shock
Date
30 July 2017
Description
Our residential students explored questions about our understanding of cultures in a lively session filled with drama & discussion!
Zumba Dance Class
Date
29 July 2017
Description
Our residential students danced their way to fitness with some high intensity Zumba!
A Sprinkle of Yellow
Date
27 July 2017
Description
Our little ones of the International Kindergarten celebrated the Colour of the Month ‘Yellow’ with rhymes, performances & crafts!
Creative Collaboration
Date
26 July 2017
Description
Our students collaborate & create as the different clubs meet with their members!
Anti Addiction Drive
Date
25 July 2017
Description
Anti-addiction drive at DRSIS featured an interactive talk by Dr Harish Reddy & an informative poster display!
Hands on Parenting
Date
22 July 2017
Description
Hands-on activities make Parent Involvement Day a day to remember for our IB PYP parent & student communities!
Discovering Careers
Date
22 July 2017
Description
DRSIS partnered with Lodestar to help our Grade X students ‘Discover, Determine & Decide’ in a career guidance workshop this Saturday!
Plantation Drive
Date
18 July 2017
Description
‘Haritha Haram’ Plantation Drive at DRS was a success as students & dignitaries joined hands to make the green dream a reality!
Clubs Convene
Date
12 July 2017
Description
Walnut Salads and Powtoon-powered animations can only collide in a DRSIS Club-meet!
Founders Day
Date
05 July 2017
Description
Founders’ Day was made special by an inspiring speech by our founder & CMD, Sri Dayanand Agarwal, student performances & special announcements.
Bookmark Making
Date
02 July 2017
Description
The residential students of Grades IV, V & VI sat down to make some adorable origami bookmarks in a fun session held for them.
Red-dy on Red Day
Date
29 June 2017
Description
Our little ones of the IK celebrated their colour of the month ‘Red’ With red rhymes, impressive dances, red crafts & take-aways.
Clubs Pursue Passion
Date
28 June 2017
Description
From hip-hop, bean salads, crafting decoratives for a noble cause & poster-making for ecological awareness, the club-meet provoked & inspired.
Saying No to Drugs
Date
27 June 2017
Description
Our students made a powerful statement in the special assembly held to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse!
Adventure Cove
Date
25-26 June 2017
Description
Our residential students made the most of the outdoors during the trip to Adventure Cove with treks, rock-climbing, rapelling, zip-lining etc.
Freshers Night
Date
24 June 2017
Description
With music, dance, skits & stand-up comedy the event helped our residential students get to know each better and bond as a community!
Eid at DRSIS
Date
23 June 2017
Description
Our PYP Wing celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr together with an assembly that reflected on the spirit of sacrifice & secularism!
Tug of War
Date
21 June 2017
Description
The Inter-house Tug of War was a thrilling show-down between the four houses, with team-work and house-spirit adding on to the excitement!
Quiz Kids
Date
21 June 2017
Description
The Inter-House Quiz Competition held for Grades VI-VIII, was an exciting one with tricky questions that challenged the trivia buffs!
Digital Art
Date
21 June 2017
Description
The Digital-Designing Competition held for the students of Grades IX-XII saw them thrive under pressure with the theme ‘Geometrical Design’.
Art and Craft Week
Date
19 to 24 June 2017
Description
Our IB PYP students enjoyed the host of activities planned for them in the Art & Craft Week such as fun with papier mache and shapes!
A Creative Club Meet
Date
14 June 2017
Description
Creativity was abuzz as the Club Meet saw students create creative pen-stands, eco-friendly pouches, try out comic-making etc.
Child Labour Day
Date
12 June 2017
Description
DRSIS students observed the World Day Against Child Labour through a speech, skit, poster display and an open discussion that promoted awareness.
Carribean Cruise
Date
12 June 2017
Description
The PYP students celebrated the Country of the Week, ‘The Bahamas’ through an interesting map and flag presentation, as well as a dance.
Spell it Right
Date
11 June 2017
Description
Our residential students put their thinking caps on for the Inter-Group Spelling Bee event conducted for both the seniors and the juniors...
CRY Team Visit
Date
09 June 2017
Description
Our students learned how to make a difference and fight child labour in an interactive session with Ms Uma & Ms Anupama from Child Rights & You!
