They have scored 95% or more but aren't bookworms, and enjoyed sports, music, socialising all through year

ICSE stars say they had fun on way to top

They have scored 95% or more but aren't bookworms, and enjoyed sports, music, socialising all through year

The ICSE results are out. In all, 1,217 students appeared for the ICSE across the city this year.

There are 12 ICSE schools in the city, and most have achieved a 100 per cent result, some even a 100 per cent first class result.

According to reports, Tanvi Modi and Shristi Dhamija from St Mary's School have topped the city list with 98.4 per cent.

MiD DAY interacted with the toppers from four top schools and found that it's not only studies but also sports and extra-curricular activities that form a crucial part of their life.

Name: Shubham Tapdiya
Percentage: 97%
School: The Bishop School, Camp

A complete sportsperson, Shubham says he is able to manage his time between his workouts and studies without coming up with any special timetable.
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He believes there is no particular timetable that makes for highest marks and the secret is to focus.

"I had not maintained a timetable but made it a point to give my 100 per cent during the time I spent on a particular subject," he said.

As far as his love for sports is concerned, Shubham is an avid cricket fan and did not miss the Indian Premier League Season 3.
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He also found time for swimming, workouts, chess and badminton classes all through the year.

Name: Pratiksha Surpuriya
Percentage: 97.4%
School: Hutchings School, Poolgate, Camp

For Pratiksha, studying regularly for almost a year was enough to score highest in her school.

A trained Kathak dancer and painter, she also spends considerable time playing badminton to remain fit. Friends are also an important part of her life.
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"It's not only in school but even after classes are over that we spend time together and have fun," says Pratiksha, who has not stopped smiling since her results came out.
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She wants to get into science stream, but aims to become a journalist or join the Indian Foreign Services.u00a0

Name: Namita Deshmukh
Percentage: 95%
School: St Helena's School

Namita Deshmukh is a "typical Puneri girl" and has studied in St Helena's since LKG.
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She is passionate about sports and is fida on cricket, soccer and basketball. She is so hooked on to cricket that she could not resist the magnificent IPL, and would take a sneak peek even though her exams were on.

"I used to watch Star Movies, and yes, I also watched 3 Idiots, which was amazing," she confessed, sounding quite thrilled about the fact. She is also an active reader and she is totally sold on Chetan Bhagat and Paulo Coelho.

Name: Tanvi Modi
Percentage: 98.4%
School: St Mary's school

Tanvi was the school head girl and always involved in extra-curricular activities in school. "I was involved in a lot of house activities that kept me busy apart from my study time," she said.

She is crazy about a lot of outdoor activities like trekking, bird watching and playing badminton. She also has an interest in wild life, drawing and dancing.

"We've just returned from a 12-day trek to Manali," she said. She likes reading classics by Jane Austen.

This girl is surely on top of the world and told us she plans to be a doctor.

Students Vent Feelings on Networking Site

EVEN before the ICSE results were declared, students were out with a community 'I am not satisfied with my ICSE results' on Facebook. By 5 pm on Wednesday evening, the community had got more than 60 members venting their anger on ICSE board.

Those students who scored between 80 per cent and 85 per cent marks were seen talking about their hard work and the disappointment they had faced because of the low percentage.

Rishab Bhuwalka, a resident of Kolkata, had posted, "I bloody after studying so hard just got 81.8 per cent only, me damn frustrated!! it was better if I would not have studied and got lesser marks, at least i would not feel guilty!"

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