Mrinal Shivdas

Mrinal Shivdas

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Year 13 | A2 Level | Head Boy @Baobab College | Aspiring Engineer | Co-founder & President @CircuitSpark

  • Education

    • Baobab College

      2024 - 2025
      Cambridge A2 Level

      -Head Boy-The selection process is not one to be taken lightly as it involves letters of application, multiple formal interviews as well as obtaining a large number of votes from both students and staff.

    • Baobab College

      2023 - 2024
      Cambridge AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level)

      -Appointed as a School Prefect by a large number of votes from Students and teachers in the school and got the School prefect badge from the Head of School.-Appointed as Maths and Physics tutor engaging in tutoring sessions with IGCSE students to help them where they may have doubts or queries in topics, past paper solving, general discussions on how to approach questions, and effective class assessment/mock examination preparation to ensure high grades.-Member of the School baking… عرض المزيد -Appointed as a School Prefect by a large number of votes from Students and teachers in the school and got the School prefect badge from the Head of School.-Appointed as Maths and Physics tutor engaging in tutoring sessions with IGCSE students to help them where they may have doubts or queries in topics, past paper solving, general discussions on how to approach questions, and effective class assessment/mock examination preparation to ensure high grades.-Member of the School baking committee. -Member of the school chess team and took part in many chess tournaments held at regional level.-Member of the school cricket team.-Lead in charge of the Lights and SFX team of the School talent show event held at the end of the first term-Took part in the 'Battle of the Houses' inter-house quiz competition and earned first place by score margins greater than ever seen.- Earned engineering excellence award in TEDI London's 'Thinking Ahead' program which is an engineering design competition. عرض أقل

    • Baobab College

      2021 - 2023
      Cambridge I.G.C.S.E (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) AAAAAAABB - ICE Distinction - 3.93 GPA (unweighted)

      IGCSE subjects: Computer Science(0478), Mathematics(0580), Physics(0625), Chemistry(0620), Business studies(0450), Biology (0610), Literature(0475), English (0500), French(0520), ICE Award (Distinction)Extracurricular Achievements/Activities:- STEM club: Group project given a Gold award (Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition 2023). -Achieved Best Student of the Year trophies in Biology and English literature- Head of senior school award for earning 100 merits-… عرض المزيد IGCSE subjects: Computer Science(0478), Mathematics(0580), Physics(0625), Chemistry(0620), Business studies(0450), Biology (0610), Literature(0475), English (0500), French(0520), ICE Award (Distinction)Extracurricular Achievements/Activities:- STEM club: Group project given a Gold award (Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition 2023). -Achieved Best Student of the Year trophies in Biology and English literature- Head of senior school award for earning 100 merits- Earned 5 Bronze Awards, 4 Silver Awards and 2 Gold Awards for attaining required number of merits - Education Perfect Emerald Award in French (2021).- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award (2022)- Work experience gold certificate. - 6th overall in school for the UKMT junior mathematics challenge. عرض أقل

    • Baobab College

      2018 - 2021
      Middle School

      - Participated in the 2019 Baobab Olympiad under the IT team and took part in the chess tournament where I earned the 'Number one player' title having won the most matches in the Under 16 age group. - Delf B1- ABRSM Grade 1 (Guitar)- Word millionaire certificate from Renaissance Accelerated Reader program.- Silver certificate + custom basketball kit (Kaotic basketball camp).- Scholar's Cup: 10 medals (8 Gold, 2 Silver in the 2020 Lusaka regional round). - Merit in Bebras… عرض المزيد - Participated in the 2019 Baobab Olympiad under the IT team and took part in the chess tournament where I earned the 'Number one player' title having won the most matches in the Under 16 age group. - Delf B1- ABRSM Grade 1 (Guitar)- Word millionaire certificate from Renaissance Accelerated Reader program.- Silver certificate + custom basketball kit (Kaotic basketball camp).- Scholar's Cup: 10 medals (8 Gold, 2 Silver in the 2020 Lusaka regional round). - Merit in Bebras IT challenge (2019). - Distinction in Bebras Maths challenge (2019) coming in at 4th place overall in the school.- 34th for French globally in Vocab Express League of Champions (Nov 2020).- 16th place for French globally in the Vocab Express French global challenge (2019)- 3rd place in the Spanish language for the Vocab Express League of Champions round (2019)- 6th overall globally in the French League of Champions round Vocab Express in 2019 and earned the 'Genius Achievement for Baobab College' title عرض أقل

    • Baobab College

      2014 - 2018
      Primary School

      - Kumon level J- Delf A1 in French- Delf A2 in French - Accelerated reader award for reading 180,165 words (2018)- Earned the Star Reader Award which is the second-highest reading difficulty level given by Renaissance Accelerated Reader program. - First place in the ZMCA 2018 Talents Day competition in Creative Writing- First place in the ZMCA 2018 Talents Day competition in Arts and Drawing

  • Experience

    • Baobab College ZM

      Aug 2014 - now
      • Head Boy

        Sept 2024 - now
      • School Prefect

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Student

        Aug 2014 - now
    • York Farm Ltd

      Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
      Work Experience

      In June 2021, I spent a month at York Farm Ltd, diving into the world of commercial farming. It was a hands-on experience that gave me a real sense of what goes into running a modern farm. From preparing the soil to tending crops, I saw the care and effort required to keep everything running smoothly.What stood out the most was the people I worked with. The farmers, agronomists, and greenhouse teams were not only knowledgeable but were also heavily committed to sustainable practices and ensuring food security. Talking to them gave me a better understanding of the challenges they face and the pride they take in their work.Beyond the fieldwork, I got a glimpse of the bigger picture—how decisions about logistics, operations, and even marketing play a role in the farm’s success. Seeing the balance between traditional methods and modern innovations made me appreciate how much thought goes into shaping the future of agriculture.This experience wasn’t just about learning the technical side of farming. It gave me a new perspective on the importance of modern commercial agriculture in society and a deeper respect for the people behind the food we eat every day. عرض أقل

    • Circuit Spark

      Sept 2023 - now
      Co-Founder & President

      As Co-Founder and President, along with my best friend Franklin Esteban Valdivia Chuquin, who is also the Co-Founder and President, seeing the lack of Science and math competitions/Olympiads in Zambia, we came together in late September 2023 to found the Circuit Spark Science Society in the hopes of bringing new opportunities and resources to Zambian students, promote STEM participation, and enrich their extracurricular backgrounds. We're on a mission to promote STEM participation in Zambian Youth by creating opportunities and experiences, such as competitions, for students to explore and actively participate in the world of science. Our goal is to spark interest in these students and give them direction for their talents to shine. We plan to continue organizing nationwide events and offering study resources to students. By creating a supportive environment for students to excel in STEM, we aim to shape the future of the youth. Visit our website for more info: https://www.circuitsparkzm.org عرض أقل

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SAT

      The College Board
      Jun 2021
    • IYA Bronze Award

      The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Zambia
      Jun 2021
    • DELF A2

      Alliance Française of Lusaka
      Mar 2018
    • French Emerald Award

      Education Perfect
      Nov 2020
    • DELF A1

      Alliance Française of Lusaka
      Mar 2018
    • DELF B1

      Alliance Française of Lusaka
      Jun 2018
    • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

      Cambridge Assessment International Education
      Aug 2023
    • Cambridge International AS Level

      Cambridge Assessment International Education
      Aug 2024
    • The Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition: GOLD Award

      Cambridge Assessment International Education
      Apr 2023