Annual prize giving of Hejaaz International School, “The Celebration of Excellence”
The annual prize giving of Hejaaz International School, “The Celebration of Excellence” was held on the 13th of June 2015 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. Dr. Hakim Usoof, Senior Lecturer at the University of Colombo College of Computing and an Educationist was the Chief Guest. Dr. Usoof was highly appreciative of the school’s high calibre performances at the G. C. E. ( O/ L) examinations as well as its success rate at international examinations and various national competitions. He took leaves out of his own experiences to show the children and the parents present the importance of education and how to persevere against all odds to attain one’s goals.
Mrs. Zarina Mohideen Hizbullah, Principal in her address reiterated the importance of a school education inculcating moral values. Quote - “Values are not only taught but they are practised and praised, expected and exemplified. Our staff, both tutorial and non tutorial are often reminded that they are the best audio visual aids in the school. The child learns by what he sees”. – Unquote.
The headmistress of the school, Mrs. Ameena Abdul Malik read out the achievements report for the academic year amidst great applause. She highlighted the achievements of the students at various curricular and extra curricular activities. Special mention was made of their success at the Australian National Chemistry Quiz and International Assessment for Schools ( IAS) Examinations. The opening of the spacious new girls’ school building at Saranankara Road, Dehiwela was also mentioned with a sense achievement and pride.