Edited sentence: At ISS the house system is being followed for planning and execution of various co-curricular activities and overall personality development of the children and for creating suitable ambience for enhancement of their creative, artistic and linguistic talents.At the completion of every stage an award and certificate is issued to the Dukes.Besides this, the school celebrates all national holidays with zeal.Inter-house competitions are held through out the year to bring out the very best in each child.It comprises of 3 levels of Bronze, Silver and Gold.Students are further conferred with prizes and certificates for their outstanding achievement in academics and co-curricular activities for that academic year.Students who participate in these structured activities have higher academic achievement and higher levels of commitment.The Annual Day is organised in January, on a grand scale presenting various skits, dances, choirs etc.The IAFYP encourages students to participate in social service, expeditions and tours, physical recreation and improve their skills.The Teachers day exposes the teaching talent of the future students imposing as the faculty, giving them a day off.The school also organises the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (IAFYP) for students from 9th Std onwards.They help children inculcate in them leadership qualities and organizing skills.with the students participating in whole-heartedly