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In Retrospect

Navrachana International has given me the best sixteen years of my life with the most talented and supportive teachers and staff. With
that it has also helped me fixate my path towards success. It has taught how to never give up and to keep pushing as hard as I can.
Furthermore it has given friendships that will last a lifetime. I couldn't ask for more. Thank you every single person, whether it be
teachers, coordinators and staff members, who made this journey extremely fruitful and enriching.
AASHNA PANDYA, NISV, IB

“Entering the School's portico, I was awestruck by the sheer size of the grounds beyond, reflective of the larger horizons that lay in store.
As a hesitant and shy 9th Grader, I strove to prove my mettle in both academic and sporting fields, at the same time extremely eager to
make new friends. The numerous opportunities helped boost my confidence, simultaneously nurturing my perseverance, resilience and
leadership abilities. Initially wary and wide-eyed, I was soon engulfed in the warmth of the atmosphere, allowing me to blossom. Never
penalised for making mistakes, I was constantly encouraged to learn from them. As I set out on the journey of self-discovery, I started
asserting my beliefs, rather than shying away. This Institution has helped me come into my own, inspiring me to unravel myself and
discover unchartered dimensions, beyond a high-spirited girl obsessed with reading and everything Harry Potter. For all this and more, I
shall forever be grateful to all my mentors and friends.”
KRITHI GANESH, NISV, IB

"This journey has been an incredible one. I've been able to experience so much within these two years. From leading Seekers House as
one of its Captains to white water rafting and bungee jumping at Rishikesh to planning the Funfair and so much more to countless nights
of gruelling study in preparation for the exams. Being apart of the IBDP batch of 2019 has been an amazing experience for me."
JASH ASHER , NISV, IB

It was a wet monsoon day when I first walked the marble pathways of school. Six years later, on an overcast afternoon, I stand on the
same orange marble, bidding goodbye. Much has changed during these years. Faces are now friendly, voices recognised. Even the road
to school has been fixed. At NISV, school was about much more than studies. It was about those precious ten minutes of soccer after
lunch, those last minute group dances for all types of occasions, the daily renditions of the school song on the keyboard for morning
assemblies, the unflattering videos for subject presentations, and a plethora of other activities that have forged the bonds and
memories that will stay with me forever.
Regards,
KAIRAV SHAH, NISV, IB
'This school has taught me several important lessons, including those of confidence, sportsmanship, friendship, and most significantly,
the creation of memories. The past 7 years have given me a platform to build my future, think globally and have made me a better version
of myself, ready for whatever obstacles life has in store for me in the near future. Moreover, I can say that I will always have a special place
for NISV in my heart and I will always cherish these beautiful recollections of my time in school.'
SAMIKSHA PATANGE, NISV, IB

These 15 years at NISV have offered me valuable friendships, unforgettable memories and a platform to build my future and shape my
character. I still remember being the little girl with nervous butterflies in her tummy, walking through the colourful and exuberant
corridors of the school, wondering what the next few years would bring. Little did I know that the last time I would be walking these
corridors, I'd be immersed in nostalgia, thinking about all the laughter, lessons, and stories shared there. I've also seen the school grow
and evolve with me, the auditorium turning into classes, a whole new floor rising. I will miss the smell of Seema ma'am's food wafting
through the corridors, relaxing under the neem tree and many more such precious memories I've made in NISV. I have become stronger,
more independent and fearless, all thanks to the teachers and opportunities that NISV has blessed me with.
RISHITA GARG, NISV, IB

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of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. - Rachel Carson