Academic excellence and leadership celebrated at Apeejay School, Noida

The auditorium of Apeejay School, Noida, came alive with pride, applause, and celebration as the school organised its much-awaited Annual Appreciation Day for Classes IX and XI. The event honoured the academic achievements, dedication, and leadership qualities of students who excelled during the session. 

The ceremony was graced by the presence of the school Principal Dr Neha Sharma, Vice-principal (Senior School) Ms Amrita Hajela, Vice-principal (Junior School) Ms Puneeta Bhasin, along with esteemed members of the faculty and staff.

Addressing the students, Dr Sharma congratulated the achievers and encouraged all students to approach academics with sincerity, discipline, and consistency. She emphasised the importance of preparing well in advance, resolving doubts promptly, and making the best use of time. Highlighting that report cards remain an important reflection of one’s dedication and efforts, she urged students to focus on becoming better versions of themselves rather than competing with others.”I extend my heartfelt wishes to the newly appointed class representatives, encouraging them to lead responsibly and confidently throughout the academic session,” she said.

The programme began on a cheerful and enthusiastic note with a warm welcome address delivered by students Priya and Aarna, who set the tone for the celebration with grace and confidence. “Welcoming you all with immense excitement as we gather to celebrate dedication, perseverance, and achievement. This Appreciation Ceremony honours students whose hard work and determination have made us proud. May this occasion inspire everyone to continue learning, growing, and striving for excellence. Let us applaud the achievers and celebrate their success wholeheartedly. “ Excitement filled the auditorium as the achievers awaited their moment of recognition. Students were called upon the stage one by one and felicitated by the Principal with trophies and certificates amidst loud applause from teachers and peers.

The award ceremony commenced with the recognition of Class IX achievers. Naman Sachdeva received the award for Highest Aggregate and was also honoured for securing the highest marks in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, German, and Artificial Intelligence. The Second Highest Aggregate award was presented to Aarna Kumar, who also excelled in Mathematics, Sanskrit, and Artificial Intelligence. The Third Highest Aggregate award was conferred upon Ananya Srivastava for her commendable performance, particularly in Social Science and Artificial Intelligence.

The celebration also recognised subject toppers of Class IX, including Rajalakshmi Pradhan, Niloy Sarkar, Zaeera Anas Zubair, Alisha Kapoor, Manya Kalia, Aanya Verma, Devanshi Madhwar, Vanya Sharma, Aanshi Shagun, and Ayush Mishra, among others, for their outstanding academic performance across various disciplines.

The spotlight then shifted to the achievers of Class XI. In the Science stream, Sparsh Tyagi secured the Highest Aggregate and was additionally recognised for excellence in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Artificial Intelligence. The Second Highest Aggregate award was presented to Pranjal Tiwari for Computer Science, while Tavishi Garg secured the Third Highest Aggregate position.

In the Commerce stream, Sehaj Kaur was awarded the Highest Aggregate, followed by Siya Verma with the Second Highest Aggregate and Ahan Agarwal with the Third Highest Aggregate. In the Humanities stream, Deepashree emerged as the Highest Aggregate holder, followed by Annika Tikha and Manya Jaspal securing the second and third positions respectively.

The school also applauded the exceptional performance of subject toppers from Class XI, including Sailee Kamboj, Navya Sharma, Sidharth Agarwal, Saurish Goswami, Aindri Joarder, Aditi Mishra, Priti Pyari Gupta, and Tisha Sahay, who were felicitated for their academic excellence and commitment towards learning.

A special ceremony was held for the appointment of student representatives for the academic session 2026–27. Class representatives from Classes IX, X, XI, and XII were invited on stage and formally presented with their badges, symbolising responsibility, leadership, and trust bestowed upon them by the school.

The Annual Appreciation Day concluded on a joyous and inspiring note, celebrating not only academic excellence but also hard work, determination, and the spirit of leadership. The event served as a proud reminder of the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, capable, and future-ready learners.