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Grade 10 Rafts Through the Rapids of Rishikesh

Grade 10 Rafts Through the Rapids of Rishikesh

Anya Keskar February 26, 2025

Our school trip to Rishikesh was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation - a well-earned finale to our MYP journey . The first day was mostly spent traveling, and by the time we reached our campsite,...

Grade 6 Explores the Wild Side of Ranthambore

Our 6th-grade trip to Ranthambore was packed with excitement, adventure, and unforgettable moments. We spent a few days exploring the incredible Ranthambore National Park, going on safaris, learning traditional...

Grade 9 reaches new heights in Nainital

Grade 9 reaches new heights in Nainital

Ira Gandhi, School News Correspondent February 20, 2025

On the bright but not so early morning of February 10th, the grade 9 students embarked on a strenuous but interesting journey to the whimsical hill station of Nainital. After arriving at the airport...

Grade 12 Has One Last Unforgettable Adventure in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Pritha Nag and Ishaan Rajan February 18, 2025

As the old adage goes, “All good things must come to an end.” Our final school trip was both a farewell and a celebration—a memorable blend of adventure, learning, and camaraderie. After juggling...

Grade 11 Students embark on Unforgettable TOK Journey Through Meghalaya

Grade 11 Students embark on Unforgettable TOK Journey Through Meghalaya

Gunika Chaudhary and Arjun Shah February 18, 2025

The Grade 11 students recently embarked on an amazing journey to Meghalaya, a land of lush green landscapes, waterfalls, and rich cultural heritage. This trip was all about bonding as a class, pushing...

Grade 8 Takes on Kayaking and Ghost Towns in Rameshwaram

Grade 8 Takes on Kayaking and Ghost Towns in Rameshwaram

Riaan Thakar February 18, 2025

The clear blue waves crashed onto the sandy shore as we prepared to embark on what was going to be the most difficult yet exciting moment of the entire trip - a 5km kayaking expedition through the waters...

Grade 7 Explores the History of Hampi’s Ancient Temples

Grade 7 Explores the History of Hampi’s Ancient Temples

Alysha Mehta and Aryan Bhatia February 18, 2025

Picture this: ancient stone temples, towering boulders, and lush green landscapes coming together in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the Vijayanagara Empire. Our trip to Hampi was...

The Library's New Book Cottage

The Library’s New Book Cottage

Arjun Mehrotra, Editor January 29, 2025

The most recent incorporation to Ascend’s growing library is the Book Cottage initiative by DP1 students Meera and Xai. In their own words:   What was the motivation behind starting the Book...

Blue's Last-Minute Victory Over Red in Senior Boys' Football

Blue’s Last-Minute Victory Over Red in Senior Boys’ Football

Pritha Nag January 26, 2025

The day after Sports Day is usually a time to rest and recover, but not for the senior boys’ football teams of the Red and Blue houses. The stakes couldn’t have been any higher as the two faced off...

Arjun Shah (Blue House Captain) celebrates Blue's victory

Blue Tugs to Victory: 50 Points That Changed It All

Pritha Nag January 26, 2025

Sports Day at Ascend, an event that simply began as a small 50m race on the lawn, over the last decade has transformed into one of the most awaited days of the year. Over the last year, with the implementation...

Redefining Sports Day: House Leagues, New Scoring, and a Fresh Venue

Redefining Sports Day: House Leagues, New Scoring, and a Fresh Venue

Pritha Nag and Ira Gandhi January 26, 2025

Sports Day is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the school year, and with each passing year it continues to grow in scale and spirit. Since the introduction of the house system, the event has shifted...

Beyond the Spotlight: What is Really Remembered?

Beyond the Spotlight: What is Really Remembered?

Akshat Ambekar January 26, 2025

Why do we perform? It is a simple question, yet one that never occurred to me, nor to many of the multitudes whom I consider to be good musicians, good people, egotistical and self-absorbed, like me! While...

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