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WORLD FOOD DAY – OCTOBER 2024 ROUND SQUARE POST CARDS

Universally World Food Day (WFD) is observed every year on
the 16th of October. It focuses on global issues like food Round Square Postcard – Ashbury School, Ottawa
shortages, wastage, and poor nutritional health. Like every
year this year too, Round Square student leaders aligned the ‘What are your IDEALS for 2025' was the Round Square Postcard theme attended by six MYP Grade 7 students.
This postcard highlighted the strong connectionsbetween Round Square IDEALS and the MYP learner profile
annual WFD celebrations to the UN's theme for 'Right to attributes emphasizing student development that would shape them into lifelong learners.
Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.' Through the NMAJS Delegates: Adi Pavoor, Arham Shah, Aryan Vivek, Miraya Mehta, Nisa Singhania and Veda Goel.
event in school, they developed activities that sensitized
students about food wastage and global food insecurity.
Round Square Postcard - GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah
For the PYP students, the student leaders introduced the
idea of food inequality through reflective discussions, MYP Grade 7 students participated in the Round Square Postcard, 'From Storms to Serenity: Blue Skies After
posters, games and puzzles making activities, highlighting Rain'. Our students explored the theme of resilience and 'HOPE' in adverse situations.
different ways to solve world hunger. They collaboratively NMJAS Delegates: Aanya Bhatia, Evanya Chudgar, Ira Teny, Parshwa Khokhani, Shardul Shinde and Trina
created posters that were hung up in the cafeteria. Finally, Chaitanya
the group played a quick 'thumbs up or thumbs down'
game, to reflect on core values of sharing and saving food. Round Square Postcard – St Stithians Girls' School, South Africa
MYP students reflected on unequal access to food globally, Six IBDP Grade 11 students participated in the Round Square Postcard where the theme of the Postcard was
across the historical and modern context through "Democracy: G20 Summit and the Role that Youth Play" bringing together students from across the world to
discussions, puzzles, and a very engaging skit. The students discuss the importance of youth engagement in global decision-making.
from the senior school delved deep into the intricacies of DAIS Delegates: Riddimma Sampat, Ikshu Shinde, Aanya Shah, Tvisha Soni, Ilisha Avasthi and Aarav
food scarcity, its effects on people, and its systemic causes. Reddy.
They also learned more about the complex technological
and scientific solutions to the problem, which ultimately Round Square Postcard – Shiv Nadar School, Noida
inspired them to become future change makers and Six NMAJS MYP Grade 8 participated in the Round Square Postcard - 'Threads of Humanity: Celebrating Diverse
innovators. The World Food Day Team curated a video with Voices in Literature'. The Postcard explored inclusivity, equity, justice, and diversity through the lens of literature.
mascot, 'Freddie the Foodie,' to portray the dual nature of NMJAS Delegates: Ananya Mehta, Ishaan Mody, Ishaan Subramanian, Sanaaya Joisher, Siddhant Parikh
food insecurity. Overall, World Food Day was marked by and Tamanna Tripathi.
thoughtful discussions and meaningful reflections within
the school community.
Round Square Postcard - Providence Day School, USA
Six NMAJS MYP Grade 7 delegates participated in a Round Square Postcard which centred on the theme
“Navigating the Digital Landscape.” Engaging presentations on tech trends and social media sparked
discussions on AI, youth communication, and digital challenges such as screen overuse and misinformation.

ROUND SQUARE WORLDWIDE SHOW AND TELL- NMAJS Delegates: Anaya Deshmukh, Divisha Khandelwal, Aaradhya Bachchan, Kiara Ratnani, Ritvik
Sikaria and Mihika Sanghvi.
PARTICIPATION BY NMAJS PYP STUDENTS:
Round Square Postcard - St. George's Diocesan School, Namibia
On Wednesday, the 6th of May 2025, students of Six DAIS students from IGCSE Grade 8 participated in the Round Square Postcard - 'The Benefits of Social
NMAJS participated in Round Square Worldwide Show Media on Today's Youth'. Delegates explored the advantages and drawbacks of social media, its impact on
and Tell, as part of the 60 minutes zoom call with mental health, and media addiction through interactive activities.
schools from around the world. Delegates shared 2- DAIS Delegates: Arush Loonkar, Rishaan Shah, Mihika Daga, Alaina Goyal, Aditi Gupta, Om Mandloi.
minute-long presentations on the topic “Our favorite
adventure”, which was followed by a Q&A in breakout
rooms. Listening to different perspectives on such a Round Square Postcard – RBIS Internation School, Bangkok
diverse topic, forged friendships and broadened the Six students from MYP Grade 6 represented DAIS at the Round Square Postcard, 'Creative Chaos: How Hobbies
participating students' perspectives. The session was and Passions Shape Who We Are'.
aimed at widening views, understanding differences of NMAJS Delegates - Aaryan Kothari, Priana Dharia, Rahini Chheda, Seth Keswani, Taarush Choudhary &
thoughts, how to overcome challenges, enjoy different Veda Krishnan.
kinds of adventure as delegates shared their
experiences. Through the sessions the following
questions piqued their interest as they discussed their Round Square Postcard – St. George’s Grammar School, Namibia
own experiences: DAIS IGCSE Grade 8 participated in a Round Square Postcard titled “Dissecting Cultures,” where they explored
What was your favourite adventure, and where did it the importance of open-mindedness, cross-cultural bonds, and positive mindsets.
happen? Who came with you on this adventure? What DAIS Delegates - Naira Negandhi, Vioona Shroff, Sidh Bothra, Arnav Jain, Miraaya Veer.
made this adventure exciting or special for you? What
was your favourite moment during the adventure?
What did you learn from this adventure? Round Square Postcard – Stanford Lake College, South Africa
Delegates from DAIS ICSE, 10 A participated in a Round Square Postcard. Themed around stereotypes, students
Student delegates reflected that this collaboration kindled new friendships, fostering a reflected on the impact of stereotypes rooted in culture, race, gender, and nationality.
culture of respect. DAIS Delegates - Vaniya Lalwani, Sharmila Ranganathan, Vriddhi Shah, Sharanya Badala, Saanvie Sheth.
NMAJS Participants: Shanayaa Tandon, Reyaan Banerjee, Veer Sheth, Samaira Shah,
Alankrita Prithviraj, and Sharanya Agarwal.

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