Oman, Salalah
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Maths Club aims to stimulate interest in mathematics, develop logical thinking, explore alternative solving methods, and extend creativity in applying mathematical concepts. It conducts regular sessions and hosts events such as Maths Day (22 December 2019) and a mind‑calculation quiz to encourage problem solving. The IT Club, named Cyber House, focuses on cyber security and information technology skills, providing practical hands‑on experiences beyond the standard syllabus and organizing activities around World Computer Security Day and related presentations. The Science Club participates in science‑focused activities and competitions, with ISS teams achieving top placements at inter‑school science fairs, including the Dhofar University Inter‑School Science Fair.
Photography Club started on 11 August 2011 and selects members from grades IX and X, with the aim of training students in technical and aesthetic photography and documenting their work. Regular monthly sessions last two hours, and members visit places of interest to photograph, also competing in digital photography competitions and exhibitions in Oman. The Reading Club encourages a love of reading through Book Talks, Read Aloud and Dramatic Reading Sessions, Literary Quizzes, Crossword Challenges, and Calligraphy Writing and Poetry Corners, with joining open to Classes V–VIII. The campus provides spaces for Art, Craft, and Music, and separate rooms for French and Malayalam, supporting arts and language activities and a multipurpose hall for performances.
Scouts and Guides Wing offers a formal, CBSE‑aligned program focused on outdoor learning, citizenship, and character development, with Scouting compulsory for classes V to VIII. The movement emphasizes education through activities in nature, building leadership, teamwork, discipline, and service to the community. It promotes open access and a broad cultural orientation, with investitures, camps, and activities designed to develop good citizenship and a global outlook.
A range of clubs supports student interests beyond academics, including Photography Club, Eco Club, Bird Watching Club, Astronomy Club, Maths Club, IT Club, Science Club, Reading Club, and Gavel Club. These clubs offer structured activities, regular meetups, and opportunities to pursue hobbies and creative interests within the school community. Club offerings are listed among the school's formal student activities and are integrated into school life.
Eco Club leads environmental awareness and project work, and has organized community initiatives such as beach clean‑ups in Dhariz Beach, in collaboration with other clubs. The school also runs cleanup drives and outdoor service activities as part of its community engagement and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. Scouts and Guides activities emphasize service to the community and responsible citizenship, reinforcing values through group projects and camps.
Gavel Club focuses on public speaking, leadership development, and effective communication for students in classes IX to XII, providing a structured platform to practice and refine storytelling and feedback skills. The Scouts and Guides Wing also builds leadership, teamwork, and project management through organized camps and group activities. The Reading Club fosters confidence in public speaking and writing through book talks and related activities, contributing to professional communication skills.
The campus supports wellbeing and sport with a large turfed playground, a covered stage, and a multipurpose hall to host performances and physical activities. The facilities enable regular athletic events, and the school participates in national and inter‑school wellness and sports activities. National sports days and an annual athletic meet are part of the school calendar, reflecting a focus on physical health and active living.
Indian School Salalah (ISS) is a CBSE-affiliated day school in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. It opened on 11 July 1981 and sits on a 18,195 square metre campus in Salalah that serves students from LKG through Class XII. The medium of instruction is English, with Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and French offered as second/third languages. ISS follows the CBSE/NCERT curriculum and prepares students for the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) and the All India Senior School Certificate (Class XII). The campus features four Computer Science laboratories, Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs, a Junior Science and Maths laboratory, a fully computerized library, a multipurpose hall and an auditorium, plus a turf playground. The Principal is Deepak Patankar and the school reports around 4,174 students and more than 180 teachers. Co-curricular clubs include Photography Club, Eco Club, Bird Watching Club, Astronomy Club, Maths Club, IT Club, Science Club, Reading Club and Gavel Club; ISS participates in CBSE Oman cluster events across sports and activities.