Since 2023, our school has been a part of the Global Young Researcher’s Academy (GYRA). This year, our students had the opportunity to participate in the International Research Conference for Children – IRCC 2025. The conference serves as an international platform, bringing together student researchers at the school level, teachers, parents, administrators and stakeholders worldwide.
Ashna Bind, student of std. 8 writes about her experience of preparing for a poster presentation based on research her team carried out in 2024-’25.
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It is with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude that I share my experience representing our school at the ‘International Research Conference for children – IRCC 2025’ held in Mumbai.
My journey began all the way back in Grade 6, when my teacher, first introduced me to the world of research. At the time, I was simply a curious student, eager to understand how things work. And why they are the way they are. That curiosity soon turned into a passion for asking ‘why?’ and that’s what ultimately brought me here.
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Interestingly, the team I started with was quite different. Originally, we were a group of four girls. However, due to certain circumstances, the others were unable to continue, and I believe they missed out on a truly valuable experience. I, on the other hand chose to stay. Why? Because I strongly believe that every single child and every parent deserves to be understood and supported. And I wanted to contribute to something that could make a real impact.
Eventually, I was joined by two incredible teammates, manik and Tanushree and together, with the guidance of our dedicated mentors – Mrs.Anita singh, Mrs.Pranali Gaikwad, Mrs. Reena Babu and Mrs.Shailaja Girishankar we embraced the challenge of rebuilding our project from the ground up.
Despite the limited time and tight deadlines, our grit and determination carried us through. We worked relentlessly, driven not just by the hope of winning, but by the genuine desire to explore an issue relevant to student like us.
Our research focused on a topic many of us can relate to:
Studying Gaming Habits and their effects on student’s motivation and Transition from primary to secondary school.’
Through this process, I gained a wealth of knowledge and practical skills:
Designing and analyzing surveys using Google forms.
- Creating impactful PPT
- Learning to organize, classify, and interpret data.
- Translating our findings into a compelling research poster.
- And most importantly mastering the art of effective teamwork.
All of our hard work culminate in our poster being selected as one of the ‘Best Poster presentations among 75 participating schools. But beyond the recognition, what truly stood was the experience itself.
Interacting with scientist, researchers, and fellow students from across the India was deeply inspiring. It gave us a glimpse into the real world of science –a world far beyond Textbooks, where curiosity leads to discovery and innovation.
Being part of IRCC 2025 was nothing short of transformative. I felt proud, empowered, and deeply motivated. This experience showed me that research isn’t just for scientists in labs-it begins with questions, curiosity, and the courage to pursue ideas that matter.
I am sincerely grateful to GYRA and the IRCC organizing committee for this extraordinary opportunity, and to our school for believing in us and supporting our journey.
Thank you
Ashana Ganesh Pinky Bind
8A