Chennai: She did not take a single day off — right from LKG to Class XII. Today, her efforts and discipline have yielded results. K C Kavin Kaavya scored 598 out of 600 and became the topper in Chennai district.
Academic Excellence and Attendance
A student of Spartan Matric Higher Secondary School in Mogappair, she scored centums in five of the six subjects — accountancy, language, commerce, business maths and economics. Staff at the school said that her total attendance days were at least 3,000 (counting 200-220 working days a year from Class I to XII). Looking back, Kaavya says it was a difficult but fulfilling decision to not miss a single day.
Student's Perspective
Sometimes it was difficult as I had to skip family functions. I am glad that my hard work paid off. Everyone around me is happy too. I thank my parents and teachers for their support, she said.
Mother's Support
I never compelled my daughter to go to school every day. She always had the drive in her to do well, Kaavya's mother, K Chandrakala, a homemaker, said.
Future Plans
Kaavya now plans to pursue BSc Economics — either in India or abroad. I am currently doing a data science course to gain new skills, she said.
Principal's Praise
School principal C Joseph lauded Kaavya's perseverance and said she has always been a bright student. Achieving such a feat with full attendance is really a tremendous task. Our school continues to provide the necessary support to students. All 147 students who took the exam have passed with flying colours, he added.
