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The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated at Ideal Indian School with great enthusiasm, patriotism, and solemnity. Observed on January 26 each year, Republic Day commemorates the day the Constitution of India came into effect, establishing India as a sovereign democratic republic. The celebrations began with the hoisting of the national flag by school president Dr Hassan Kunhi MP, accompanied by the school choir’s rendition of the national anthem.The event was attended by Zaheeruddin Ibrahim, chairman of the HR and Finance Committee; Binu Kumar, member of the committee; acting principal Mohammad Azam Khan; heads of departments and sections; staff; scouts and guides; parents; and students. In his address, Dr Hassan Kunhi MP emphasised that the Republic Day is a reminder of the Constitution’s strong foundations, highlighting the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He encouraged students and attendees to uphold these values, stressing the importance of responsible citizenship in building a united and progressive India. Khan urged students to take pride in their heritage while embracing progress and innovation. He motivated them to pursue careers in the humanities and civil services to contribute meaningfully to the nation. He reminded them to represent India with discipline, civic sense, and dignity wherever they go. A guard of honour by the School Scouts and Guides added solemnity to the occasion. The flag-hoisting ceremony commenced with a prayer by Mohammed Misbahuddin (class IX). Students expressed their patriotic sentiments through speeches, with Danish Ishaq Rasulbhai (class VIII) speaking in Hindi and Hishana Manoj (class IX) delivering her address in English. Performances by students from boys’, girls’, and junior sections of the morning and evening sessions enthralled the audience with a stirring patriotic song. During the ceremony, the school’s academic excellence was recognised at the CBSE Gulf Sahodaya Principals’ Conference for outstanding performance in the grade XII Examinations 2025. Certificates and mementoes were presented to parents, and Scouts and Guides received awards for their services. Saja Amina, assistant head-girl, welcomed the gathering, while Leonel Mathew, assistant head-boy, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was conducted by Tanu Madvi, a teacher in the junior section. 

Ideal Indian School Gavel Club member Afrin Salma (Grade XII) topped the inspirational speech category of The Qatar Talk 2025 interschool speech competition.Her prizes included a trophy and cash prize of QR3,000. Indian ambassador Vipul presented the trophy. Joyal, Mohammad Mustafa S (both Grade XII) and Samridhi Panwar (Grade IX) were the other contestants from the school. Principal Shaik Shamim Saheb, Gavel Club counsellor Sajid Shamim, and teacher In-charge Anwar Sadath congratulated Afrin Salma and commended the other participants from the school. 

Ideal Indian School (IIS), organised a five-day orientation programme for its teachers, marking the start of the academic year with a renewed focus on professional growth, innovation, and well-being. The refresher course commenced with an address by principal Shaik Shamim Saheb, who oriented the faculty for the academic year 2025–26.Sessions were led by Dr Ambrin Siddiqui, Maninderjit Kaur, and Mohamed Mazher Yahya.The itinerary also included departmental meetings and section-wise meetings.The programme was co-ordinated by Girls' Section headmistress Khatija T C and assistant headmaster (academic affairs) Anwar Sadath.