‘Happy with results; but we miss the celebrations’

Assumed to be the UAE ICSE topper, Keerthana Nair from JSS International School, told Khaleej

Times: “It is a very encouraging result, by God’s grace. A year of focused hard work has paid off. Once I complete my Grade 12, I want to pursue a career in biotechnology. One of the biggest challenges this time was the exams getting cancelled mid-way. We had to attempt a total of 10 papers, of which four were cancelled. We were graded on internal results.”

Keerthana added: “Luckily, our teachers were extremely supportive and have been with us every step of the way.” Speaking about her study routine, Keerthana said, “I don’t think

I study a lot in terms of hours put in per day, but after school, I religiously put in four to five hours every day, without any distractions.”

ritika from the Ambassador School said: “Honestly, the news is yet to sink in.

I have been very systematic with my studies right from the beginning and hoped to do well.

Being the school topper in grade 10 back in 2018 and now again in grade 12, would not have been possible without the support from my teachers and parents.”

Ambassador School ICSE topper Harsh

Manghnani said despite the achievements, he misses the vibrant energy and celebrations on-campus. “Despite this achievement, a little regret all of us will have to live with is missing the vibrant energy of the school and the bear hugs when all of us gather and celebrate,” he said.