RIYADH — Yara International School recently hosted its highly anticipated Academic Excellence Award Ceremony for the 2025–26 academic year, delivering a masterclass in grand celebration to honor the historic achievements of its students in the CBSE Grade 10 and Grade 12 Board Examinations. The high-profile event served as a powerful testament to the institution’s enduring tradition of scholarly brilliance, bringing together educators, distinguished guests, and proud families to applaud a cohort that has fundamentally elevated the school’s academic benchmark.
The ceremony commenced with an eloquent and forward-looking welcome address by the Principal, Mrs. Aasima Saleem, whose strategic leadership remains a cornerstone of the institution’s upward trajectory. Adding further prestige to the proceedings, the school’s esteemed Chief Patron, Mr. Habibur Rahman, delivered a compelling felicitation address, praising the graduates for their resilience and urging them to leverage this success as a launchpad for global citizenship. The intellectual synergy between the leadership team and the student body set a sophisticated tone for the presentation of accolades that followed.
The Grade 10 cohort delivered an unprecedented wave of high scores, punctuated by a stunning fourteen centums across various subjects and a vast majority of the class clearing the ninety percent threshold. Standing at the pinnacle of this achievement was Master Madav Sasti, who claimed the title of Overall School Topper with a breathtaking 99.2% aggregate, a score that simultaneously earned him the distinction of ranking third across the entire Kingdom. Following closely in this elite tier, Hamza Sajid secured the second school rank with an exceptional 98.6%, while Linkesh Saravanan and Zayan Sajin locked in a tie for the third position with identical aggregates of 98.2%.
Parallel success echoed through the senior ranks as the Grade 12 students engineered a historic milestone for the school, shattering previous records by securing twenty-five perfect centums across the Science and Commerce streams. The senior honors were led by Zainab Saleem, who claimed the mantle of Overall School Topper with a stellar 95.6% aggregate. The academic margin remained razor-thin at the top, with Stacy Ranit securing the second rank at 95.4%, and Hannah Mujeeb capturing the third rank with a formidable 94.2%. Each topper ascended the stage to receive their certificates and mementos directly from Mrs. Saleem and Mr. Rahman, backed by standing ovations from an audience moved by their dedication.
The evening concluded on an evocative note of gratitude and national pride, encapsulating Yara International’s holistic mission to foster both academic rigor and cultural respect. Mrs. Rahma Afsal, the Assistant Principal, delivered a thoughtful Vote of Thanks, acknowledging the collaborative ecosystem of teachers and parents that made these triumphs possible. The ceremony reached its formal conclusion with the solemn rendering of the Saudi and Indian National Anthems, perfectly symbolizing the deep-rooted community ties and the international outlook of Riyadh’s premier young scholars.
