Bangalore, 23rd May, 2023: Stonehill International School hosted a glittering graduation ceremony to honour the Graduating Class of 2023. The ceremony took place recently, bringing together the Stonehill community to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates. The evening was filled with mixed emotions as students, parents, faculty, alumni and friends gathered to reflect on the wonderful years spent at Stonehill.
Mr. Alfonso Tagliaferri, Consul General of Italy in Bangalore, was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony and addressed the graduating class. Mr. Jitu Virwani, Founder, Stonehill International School and Chairman & MD of Embassy Group also delivered an inspiring address to the graduates.
This year’s Valedictorian, Wonjun Lee and Stonehill Citizenship Awardee, Trusha Walia, delivered heartfelt speeches, reminiscing about their wonderful memories at Stonehill, forming lasting relationships with their teachers and peers.
The Graduating Class of 2023 has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, with a 100% placement rate. The students are ready to attend top universities across the world. They have received offers from over sixteen countries for eclectic courses ranging from Biomedicine, Film-making, Applied Sciences, Industrial Design, Sustainability to Economics, amongst others.
70% of the class received offers from the world’s top 100 universities, including colleges ranked amongst the top ten worldwide like Berklee College of Music, University of Warwick, University of St. Andrews and King’s College London, to name a few. So far, the class of forty-four students have secured scholarships worth 1.47 million USD, a true testament of their hard work and dedication.
Dr. Brian Brumsickle, Head of School, Stonehill International School, congratulated the Class of 2023 on their outstanding achievements. He stated, “The Class of 2023 has left an indelible mark on Stonehill International School. We are immensely proud of your accomplishments throughout your IB journey. As you step into the next phase of your lives, I have no doubt that you will make a positive impact and I look forward to the promise that you will bring to yourself and to the world in the future.”
