BBS holds NHS annual induction ceremony for new members
Induction recognises students’ achievements
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 20: Al Bayan Bilingual School, Kuwait’s leading university preparatory Arabic-English academic institution, Thursday held the National Honour Society (NHS) annual induction ceremony at the school theatre to welcome 19 new high school members, who demonstrated high levels of achievements in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character and service, into the NHS school chapter.
The annual ceremony started with the Kuwaiti National Anthem and the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a welcoming speech by BBS Chemistry Teacher and NHS Adviser, Mrs. Sadjia Droueche, and High School Principal, Jihad Sadeddin.
Introduced
Droueche introduced all current nine NHS members, and explained the requirements and criteria which students need to fulfill in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character and service in order to successfully qualify for membership by the NHS committee.
In her welcoming speech, Droueche explained that “the induction of new members into the National Honour Society each year, is one of the most important traditions associated with any NHS chapter, and is also important for the students, the school and the chapter itself.”
She also added: “The induction not only recognizes students for their prestigious achievements and excellence in the four areas of accomplishment, which NHS focuses on, but also provides them with endless opportunities to become active members who would serve and give back to their school, and the community around them.” The speeches were followed
by a short video of NHS’s major accomplishments over the
years, as well as some of their future goals.
A flyer of the event
The event also featured the traditional candle lighting ceremony, during which current NHS members briefly explained each of the four characteristics which are essential to NHS membership.
Founder and CEO of Social Lobby, and Social Media Consultant, Ms. Hind Al Nahedh, who was invited as the guest speaker, delivered an insightful speech about her selfdeveloped career path, her experience with social media and the changes that occurred because of technology.
“When I entered BBS campus, I felt the amazing energy and I am proud of the student’s spirit, those students who are working to accomplish their goals to keep up with nowadays technology” she said.
She added “I am very happy that current NHS students kicked off the online Student Government platform to solve student’s issues and support now a day’s teaching and reaching methods.”
BBS Acting Director, Ms Maha Kaddoura, concluded the event with a closing speech in which she spoke about the Technology Evolution and the change that happened from the past until our time and said “I would like to congratulate my sons and daughters on their NHS membership and I wish you all the best on this journey.”
Founded in 1977, Al Bayan Bilingual School (BBS) is a not for profit English-Arabic university preparatory institution which fosters and environment for students to develop the intellectual qualities, ethical values and positive attitudes required for effective participation and leadership in the overall development of Kuwait and the rapidly changing world.