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A Level Graduation Ceremony 2025 – ISWK [Cambridge]
ISWK [Cambridge] hosted its A Level Graduation Ceremony 2025, honoring the accomplishments of 15 exceptional learners. The evening was a celebration of academic excellence, personal growth, and the promise of bright futures. The event was graced by Chief Guest Ms. Zahra AbdulAmir Saeid, Chief Risk Officer, Oman Arab Bank, dignitaries, parents, staff, and the school community. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, accompanied by a moving piano performance by student Manav Tailor. This set a reflective tone for the evening, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings.
In her welcome address, Ms. Gargi Chugh, President of the School Management Committee, encouraged students to honor their own stories. Quoting Michelle Obama—'Don't ever underestimate the power of your story'—she urged the graduates to live with authenticity, courage, and self-belief. Principal Mr. D.N. Rao, expressed profound appreciation for the entire school ecosystem and the collective efforts of faculty, parents, and support staff in guiding the students to success. In her address, the Chief Guest Ms. Saeid, encouraged the graduates to pursue their passions with courage, resilience, and purpose, emphasizing that true success lies not just in achievements, but in values and impact.
A key highlight of the evening was the Special Felicitation Segment, which recognized students for outstanding performance in the June 2024 Cambridge International Examination series:
Dylan Riley Menezes – Top in Oman in AS Level Computer Science
Ruchit Devraj Karnik – Top in Oman in AS Level Mathematics, Best Across Five AS Levels (First Place in Oman), High Achievement in AS Level Accounting and Economics
Jinay Prashant Bafna – Best Across Seven IGCSE Subjects (Third Place in Oman), High Achievement in IGCSE Combined Science
Krish Sachin Kamath – Best Across Three AS Levels (Third Place in Oman)
Mannat Ajmani – Best Across Three A Levels (Third Place in Oman)
Valedictorian Ruchit Devraj Karnik took to the stage with a heartfelt address, reflecting on the class's collective journey—the laughter, the challenges, the lessons, and the dreams ahead. His words resonated deeply with everyone in the audience, capturing the spirit of gratitude and anticipation that filled the evening.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by School Captain Samarth Pramod Pujari, whose warmth, wit, and sincerity lit up the room. With heartfelt gratitude, he acknowledged the many hands and hearts that guided the graduates to this milestone, leaving the audience both smiling and moved.
The evening's programme also featured a multimedia presentation titled 'Memories in Harmony'—a nostalgic tribute that took the audience on an emotional journey through the shared experiences of the graduating class. This was followed by a lively dance performance, 'Believe in You,' celebrating self-confidence, personal growth, and the joy of embracing one's true self.
The evening concluded with the singing of the National Anthems, marking the end of a memorable celebration and the beginning of new journeys for ISWK [Cambridge]'s Class of 2025.
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