We have recently been recognized by the OPTIMUS Wellbeing Award for Schools, a fantastic validation of all our wellbeing activities and initiatives. It also gives us a greater impetus to strive to maintain high standards of wellbeing all across our school.

GEMS OOD has been awarded Microsoft Showcase School for the 2^{nd c}onsecutive year. We have been recognized for our innovative use of technology with the help of Microsoft

 solutions, to drive a positive impact with future ready skills by adapting 21^st Century Learning Design. Microsoft solutions accompanied by data insights provided guidance for education

 improvements and visibility into progress towards a digital transformation vision.

We owe our success hugely to the school leadership team who played a major role in building a school-wide vision to  foster a culture of learning and growth mindset among the teaching fraternity. 

At OOD all our teachers are certified Microsoft Innovative Educators (MIE). Our teachers influence each other and thus we see a growing number of Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEE). This year over 200+ educators have become MIEE certified. We also have several Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainers (MIT).

For the 11^th consecutive year, GEMS OOD has retained its place as a Common Sense School. The badge symbolizes the school’s commitment to teaching using effective technology tools, thus helping students to think critically and use technology responsibly.. Through a well-structured plan, we focus on professional development, student instruction through curriculum modification and family outreach. Thus, we reach out to all our stakeholders. The Common Sense Ambassador teamed with a group of trainer specialists who are all Common Sense Educators ensure the sanctity of a robust digital environment at school and home.