Their companions all through the year were not just books but also badminton rackets, basketballs and music. Yet, some Standard X students of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) bagged the perfect 10 Cumulative Grade Point Achievement (CGPA) in their board exams. The results were announced on Saturday.
This select group said that a well-planned schedule, constant revision and, most importantly, paying attention in class helped them excel in academics and extra-curricular activities.
‘I want to represent India in the Olympics’
Ashwini Bhat (16) from Delhi Public School (South) is a national-level badminton player. During her ninth and tenth standard, she played over a dozen tournaments and is ranked sixth in singles U-17 category, first in doubles and second in U-19 doubles category.
She has clinched six medals this year but says that getting a 10 CGPA was as important as bagging the medals. “All through the year, I practiced for two-and-half-hours a day and studied for one hour, but devoted more time to studies during March,” she says. Her dream is to represent India in the Olympics.
Dancing her way
to success
Avni Gupta from National Public School, Koramangala, wears many hats with ease. Not only is she a school-level athlete, but has also been practising Katha for six years. Her recipe for success is planning and revision. “I used a well-planned schedule with adequate time for rest. Throughout the year, daily revision was my key,” she says.
And while Kathak will always be an important part of her life, she is preparing for the next phase of life — becoming a doctor.
Table tennis player
Yogesh R.N. of Kendriya Vidyalaya, M.G. Railway Colony, is a regional-level table tennis player. His dedication to his game did not, however, hamper his studies.
A qualifier of stage 1 in National Talent Search Exam, he found it really easy to comprehend the subjects taught in school. He credits his teachers and family members for his success. He intends to pursue science, but wants to take a shot at the civil services exam.
‘Paid attention in class’
Dhwani Sharma from National Public School, Koramangala, is a Bharata Natyam dancer. She spent equal time on studies and dance. Refusing to be termed as a ‘nerd’, she merely revised at home and paid attention in class.
From piano to rock
Thomas Joseph of Gear International School is a member of a rock band and juggled between studies and piano classes.
“Time management was extremely important. I ensured that I studied in the morning, maintained a balance between extra-curricular activities and academics. Playing piano or singing was like a stress buster. I followed the lessons in school on a daily basis," he said.
