ISB Honours Academic Achievers at Award Ceremony
The Indian School, Bahrain (ISB), honoured the outstanding academic achievements of its senior section students for the academic year 2025–2026 at a grand award ceremony held at the Jashanmal Auditorium on Thursday, October 22. The event celebrated the hard work, dedication, perseverance and scholastic excellence of students who distinguished themselves through their academic performance.
The traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp was performed by ISB Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese in the presence of Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian; Hon. Vice-Chairman &Hon. Member – Sports Dr Mohammed Faizal; Hon. Assistant Secretary& Hon. Member – Academics Ranjini Mohan; Hon. Member – Projects & Maintenance Mithun Mohan; Hon. Member Biju George; Hon. Member – Transport Mohammad Nayaz Ullah; Principal Santha Kumar Dasari; Junior Wing Principal Pamela Xavier; Academic Administration Vice-Principal Rajesh Nair; Senior Section Vice-Principal Regi Varughese; Middle Section Vice-Principal Biju Vasudevan; and Staff Representative Parvathi Devadas.
The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of awards to students who excelled in the CBSE Class X and Class XII examinations and earned places on the Principal’s Merit List for the academic year 2025–2026. The school toppers, Giselle Sharon Fernandes of Class XII, who secured an outstanding 97.6 per cent, and Harsh Baberwal of Class X, who achieved an impressive 99.6 per cent, were among the distinguished achievers. Their exceptional performances reflected their dedication, perseverance and commitment to academic excellence.The 2026 edition of Tidings, the school’s academic newsletter highlighting students’ achievements in the CBSE examinations, was formally released by Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese in the presence of Staff Editor Sreesadan O.P.
In his presidential address, Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese described the ceremony as a reflection of the school’s academic strength and the determination of its students. He emphasised that the occasion was more than a formal celebration, as it recognised the perseverance, discipline and resilience that underpin academic success.
Earlier, Principal Santha Kumar Dasari welcomed the gathering and congratulated the award recipients on their remarkable achievements. In his report, he highlighted the importance of sustained effort, effective teaching and a supportive learning environment in helping students realise their potential.
Hon. Assistant Secretary & Hon. Member – Academics Ranjini Mohan congratulated the achievers and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in their future endeavours.
Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to the dignitaries, school management, principal, teachers, staff, editorial team and students and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the ceremony.
Adding a cultural dimension to the celebration, students presented a dance performance that brought vibrancy to the occasion. The programme was anchored by student masters of ceremonies Deva Nanda Rajesh, Roshan Louis, Sushil Kalyan Ravi and Keerthana Gopakumar. Earlier, the programme commenced with the national anthem, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran by Shahid Quamar. The award ceremony reaffirmed the school’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic education, celebrating not only students’ outstanding results but also the collective efforts of educators and the school community in shaping future-ready learners.
Posted on 24 October 2026