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ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

CEREMONY

The Indian Learners’ Own Academy (ILOA) hosted The ceremony continued further, as the Head Boy,
its spectacular 13th Annual Prize Distribution Joachim took the stage to deliver a heartfelt
Ceremony, celebrating scholastic excellence, welcome speech, expressing gratitude to the valued
individual talent, and the school’s strong guests and their invaluable contributions to
community spirit with grace and precision. various fields. Furthermore, the Head Boy with
On the luminous evening of November 7, 2024, the pride and enthusiasm introduced each
‘Indian Learners’ Own Academy (ILOA)’ distinguished guest, highlighting their
transformed its ground into a realm of pride and achievements and dedication as follows:
anticipation, as it hosted the fantabulous ‘13th Mr. D.K. Sharma – Chairman of ILOA, a
Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony’ for classes 1 to seasoned educational administrator since 1976.
12. Dr. Anil Thussu – Senior Consultant and Head
The ceremony not only honored the exceptional of Neurology at Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait, with
achievements of ILOA’s brightest minds but also a remarkable portfolio of over 50 published
reinforced the academy’s commitment in nurturing articles in neurology.
intellectual curiosity and personal growth, leaving Mr. Kaizar Shakir – Director and CFO at Gulf
an enduring impression on all who attended. Consult and former Chairman of ICAI Kuwait
Chapter, recognized for his achievements in
finance and a passionate quiz enthusiast.
Mr. Kapil Kumra – Deputy General Manager at
the National Bank of Kuwait, pivotal in Public
Private Partnership projects and an IPFA
Middle East board member.
Mrs. Alka Priyadarshini Kumra – Career
consultant at Accellor Careers, with over two
decades of experience in banking and
consulting, and a passionate Toastmaster.
Dr. Rita Shekhar – Senior Gynecologist with
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health, with decades
dedicated to advancing women’s health and
well-being.
Dr. Santosh Surana an Orthopedic.
Mrs. Subhadra Surana from Kuwait University.
Principal Sharma’s speech highlighted the
academic excellence achieved by the students,
proudly noting that there were no failures or
Furthermore, Silvan Miracle, Joel Reju and Inaaya compartments in the CBSE board
Sajid, the dynamic and charismatic students of class examinations. She honored the achievements
12, took the stage as the hosts, immediately drawing of the class 12 and 10 toppers, as well as the
the audience’s attention with their infectious energy subject toppers, and recognized all the students
and charm. who secured an impressive aggregate of above
The ceremony commenced with the gracious 90%.
reception of the distinguished guests as the Student
Council escorted them to their seats with poise and
dignity.
Following the national anthems, the young students
of Class 6 took to the stage, their faces beaming with
excitement. Moreover, with enthusiasm and
harmony, they rendered the welcome song
“Melodies of Greetings”.

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