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Students of Roots International Schools & Colleges attended a 3-days International Conference and Workshop on Science Communication and Community Engagement. It was organized by COMSTECH in collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from Feb 1st, 2023 to Feb 3rd, 2023, in Islamabad.
The conference was attended by over 150 participants from 19 countries, coming together to explore ways of improving science communication and its role in promoting scientific literacy. The speakers emphasized the importance of media, including social media, print media, and electronic media, in communicating science to a wider audience. They also highlighted the need for scientific communities to engage with media to ensure that scientific messages are accurately communicated to the public.
International Conference on Science Communication was a great learning experience for RISC students, providing them a platform to interact with experts from around the world and to come together and exchange ideas on science communication. Students left the conference inspired and motivated to continue working towards improving science communication, and promoting scientific literacy.

Roots International Schools and Colleges observed the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ to highlight the atrocities of the Indian occupation forces in Kashmir.
The students dedicated the day to give moral support to the people of Kashmir and to recognize their long-standing freedom struggle till the day.
RISC students and faculty started their day by organizing special morning assemblies to pay tribute to the determined Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Students had made speeches and performed tableau/skits in which plight of Kashmiri people was portrayed.
Later in the day the students organized a ” Peace March” to show solidarity with people of Kashmir. Faculty and students gave a message to the world that the hearts of Pakistanis and Kashmiris throb in unison.

IGCSE students’ official trip to Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Students were given a brief overview on the operations and functions of the Stock Exchange, its ecosystem, and its role in capital formation in the country, by PSX representatives.Students were also informed about the importance of financial planning & saving, effects of inflation on savings, stock investment, and advantages of investing in equity market for the long term.
The PSX representatives guided the students about how to select stock-brokers with the help of their list and contact details available on PSX website. Furthermore, they were apprised on how to navigate/ explore the PSX website to access its various functions/ information available therein.
Key Speakers for the session were:
1. Mr. Bilal Farooq Zardi, CEO, Pakistan Stock Brokers Association
2. Mr. Munir Khanani, CEO, Munir Khanani Securities
3. Mr. Noman Adam, CEO, Adam Securities
4. Mr. Malik Dilawayz, CEO, Darson Securities
5. Mr. Mobashir Sadiq, CEO, Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan
It was an interactive session whereby students engaged in Q&A session with PSX representatives at various points.

A delegation of students from Roots International Schools & Colleges called upon Mr. Irfan Nawaz Memon, at DC office, Islamabad on Friday. During the interactive session, students gave an orientation of nonacademic affairs and extra curricular activities they have been involved in, under the umbrella of various clubs and societies. They also invited him to upcoming ‘clubs & societies carnival’ to be held on Feb 21st, 2023 at kachnar park.

RISC management and students attended a special drug disposal ceremony organised by Anti Narcotics Force, Pakistan. Representatives of various national and international, public/private sector organisation were also in presence.
RISC is in a strategic partnership with ANF and upholds the idea of a drug free community.

A batch of RISC students attended an Investor Awareness Session on Feb 22, 2022 at Pakistan Stock Exchange, Islamabad. Students were given information on various functions & operations of the Stock Exchange along with the different asset classes of investment available on Pakistan.
The importance of listing for capital raising and increasing visibility & overall image of companies were also highlighted.
Furthermore, students were guided on ways to navigate PSX’s website & how to access different types of information available on PSX Data Portal.​

TInternational Women’s Day was celebrated at Roots International Schools & Colleges, Wellington Campus on Wednesday, April 10, 2023.
Ms. Syma Nadeem, member of National Assembly, Pakistan,
Central General Secretary Women Wing, Pakistan graced the occasion as guest of honour.
Here at RISC, we stand by our unflinching commitment to advance gender equality, women empowerment, and to build an inclusive society through sustained actions.

RISC participated in RCCI International’s Education Summit 2023 held on March 4, 2023 at PC hotel Rawalpindi.
RISC holds an important place on Pakistan’s education frontier as reflected by a strong presence of visitors at RISC’s stall during the event.
RCCI being the host, appreciated MIUC’s invaluable commitment to delivery of quality education in Pakistan.

Roots International Schools & Colleges organizes clubs & societies carnival in Kachnar Park, Sector I-8/3, Islamabad to involve students in non-academic activities in order to highlight the importance of mental health & well-being.

Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad, Mr. Irfan Nawaz Memon attended the event and appreciated Roots International Schools & Colleges for organizing a vibrant event underscoring an important aspect of our lives.
The carnival included many lively activities such as, plantation drive, art, painting & pottery workshops, drum circle, costume parade, young researchers’ projects, pet show, entrepreneurial projects, live music and more.