Bangalore, 28 May 2025 – Stonehill International School, Bangalore, hosted an unforgettable graduation ceremony on 24th May at the Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, honouring the remarkable accomplishments of its Class of 2025. The evening was a celebration of resilience, ambition, and community, as students, faculty, and families gathered to mark this pivotal milestone.
In a moving address, Mr. Jitu Virwani, Founder of Stonehill International School and Chairman & Managing Director of Embassy Group, reflected on the transformative journey of the graduates. He underscored the powerful support of the Stonehill community, the deep bonds forged through the years, and the enduring value of the IB curriculum. Encouraging students to embrace both triumphs and setbacks, he reminded them that every challenge offers a chance to grow stronger.
This year’s Valedictorian, Siddharth Pathak, captivated the audience with a touching speech that blended humour, nostalgia, and heartfelt gratitude.
This cohort of graduates has much to be proud of. With a 100 % university placement rate, the Class of 2025 has earned admission to some of the world’s leading institutions, receiving offers from universities across 18 countries. Their chosen disciplines span – Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science, biomedical science, Food and nutrition, Anthropology, Design, Economics, Finance, Psychology and more.
Impressively, 89% of the class secured spots at top 100 global universities, including prestigious names such as University of Chicago, Emory University, Claremont McKenna University, Purdue University, University College London, London School of Economics, University of Toronto, The University of Melbourne, University of British Columbia, Boston University, Trinity College Dublin, University of Amsterdam, The University of Sydney, and UC San Diego. Collectively, the 64 graduates were awarded scholarships amounting to 1.93 million USD, which is a testament to their dedication and perseverance.
Joe Lumsden, Head of School, Stonehill International School, addressed the graduating class with an uplifting message that cleverly wove in remarkable moments from world history. His words encouraged students to face challenges, take bold decisions, nurture their relationships and be humble, and commit to lifelong learning and growth.
As the ceremony came to a close, it left the audience inspired, elated and hopeful. With strong values and an exceptional education behind them, the Class of 2025 now steps confidently into the next chapter of their journey.
