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Beginning the House Leagues

Beginning the House Leagues

Aarav Chokhani October 2, 2025

Since the first of September, every recess on Mondays and Tuesdays have been ripe with excitement, adrenaline and anxiety. The second year of the house leagues are back, now bigger and better,...

SIS Band & Solo Performance Competitions

SIS Band & Solo Performance Competitions

Akshat Ambekar October 1, 2025

The date was September 12th. The time was 6:30am. A time where most students would be enjoying what little sleep they had on a Friday morning, before facing the final day of school, before going home to...

Curated Curiosities: The Personal Project Exhibition

Curated Curiosities: The Personal Project Exhibition

Akshat Ambekar April 19, 2025

The 10th grade is marked by many significant events. The mocks and E-Assessments, the many, many high intensity summatives and the E-Portfolio. But the one that certainly has the most publicity attached...

U19 Boys and Girls both place podium at the OIS Fest Basketball 2025

U19 Boys and Girls both place podium at the OIS Fest Basketball 2025

Ira Gandhi and Aarav Chokhani April 19, 2025

   The U19 boys went to Oberoi International School’s Goregaon campus, where they had one goal. After a loss in a tournament last week, the boys knew they needed a win in this one. Despite the boys'...

Holi Celebrations across PYP and MYP/DP

Holi Celebrations across PYP and MYP/DP

Ira Gandhi and Swara Gandhi April 19, 2025

The 5th grader’s last Holi celebration in PYP was unforgettable, filled with friendly competition, vibrant colors, and cherished memories. In PYP, the school organizes Holi using marigold petals...

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...

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