Jasmine Khetami

Making global connections, becoming a global leader

Jasmine Khetami has found success in Senior School at Pickering College. Despite starting Grade 9 here during the pandemic, the Grade 12 student has achieved a lot, from playing violin in the Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival to earning the highest academic average.

Jasmine is a day student, but loves that Pickering College is a boarding school, giving her a chance to make friends from around the world.

“I love the community. I love that it’s a boarding school. I get to meet people from countries all around the world, which is super cool,” she said.

Being here has also given her a chance to explore. Jasmine joined a March break excursion to Spain earlier this year and said it was one of the best experiences she has had at Pickering College.

“It was so fun since I hung out with my friends and got to know many other kids on the trip, building bonds and memories I know will last a lifetime,” Jasmine said. “It was also a particularly great experience for me since I’m learning Spanish and it allowed me a unique opportunity to immerse myself in the culture and practice using the language in a real world situation.”

Language classes are Jasmine’s favourite. She has already completed Grade 12 Spanish, is taking French at school, studies Mandarin outside of Pickering College, and speaks fluent English and Farsi at home.

Jasmine has also found success across various subjects academically. She credits asking questions and planning ahead in helping her achieve top grades. She said she avoids cramming, giving herself time to review content and identify areas where she needs to seek extra help, which she said her teachers have always been so great about providing.

Now, as a Grade 12 student, Jasmine is looking forward to the future and considering studying health sciences. Until then she is making the most of the time she has left at Pickering College.