“Celebration of Excellence 2016”
The Annual Prize Giving of Hejaaz International School, “Celebration of Excellence” 2016, was held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium recently.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Trizviiy Marikkar, the Principal of Zahira College, Colombo.
The proceedings began with the recital of Quir’ath and the translation followed by the welcome address rendered by the head prefect of the girls’ school Aysha Salma Rifhan. Thereafter, Mr. Hejaaz Hizbullah, Director, delivered the keynote address. He said that the modern world has evolved drastically with the advent of technology. Almost everything, buying, selling, learning, teaching and what not could be done with technology. He talked at length about what is in store for us in the future.
The Chief Guest, Mr. Trizviiy Marikkar, addressed the gathering next. He too stressed the important role of technology in education. He talked at length how this can be achieved with care and parental supervision. He also said he was overwhelmed by such an avid and enthusiastic audience.
The principal of the school, Mrs. Zarina Mohideen Hizbullah read out the Annual report for the year 2015/2016. This was followed by the distribution of awards by Mr. Trizviiy Marikkar, the principal Mrs. Zarina Hizbullah and the Managing Director of the school, Mr. N. M. M. Hizbullah. The prestigious award for the “Hejaazite of the year” was handed over to the winner, Shalini Gunathilake, by Mr. Hizbullah and Mrs. Zarina Hizbullah amid a round of applause.
Three members of the academic staff, Ms. Anusha Geethanjali, Ms. Padma Gamachchige and Ms. Rumesha Aponso were felicitated for completing 10 years of service to the school.
The vote of thanks was delivered by the head prefect of the boys’ school Arshad Hameem followed by the Salawath and the National Anthem.