Muna School: Setting standards

DAMMAM — Al Muna International School, though moderate in size and stature when compared to International Indian School and other CBSE affiliated schools in the Eastern Province, has created a reputation for itself in academic excellence and overall personality development of its pupil. With a strength of 2,300 students, the school produced outstanding results for the grade 10 CBSE results declared last month. “Our children have created a history of sorts”, claimed an ecstatic Mammo Master, the school principal. “Out of the 35 students who appeared, 10 secured a perfect 10 CGPA. And this is just the third batch that took the exams. What more can I ask of my children?” questioned an elated principal. According to the school Managing Director, TP Muhammed, Al Muna stood first in the Eastern Province and second in the Kingdom on the basis of achieving maximum percentage of 10 CGPA holders. Muhammad was a happy man as he addressed the batch of students and parents recently. “I dream of the day when all my students will gift me with a perfect 10 CGPA,” said the beaming Muhammed. The school recently hosted a function to felicitate the meritorious students. The event was attended by renowned academicians, intelligentsia, principals of neighboring schools, parents, teachers and students. The chief guest was Professor Aalikkutty Musliyar. Other distinguished guests included Syed Abdallah Rizvi, a community leader, Syed Hamid, principal International School Jubail, D. Menon, principal Dunes International School, Gopinath Menon, principal Al Khozama School. Each awardee was given a memento with his/her photograph affixed and golden words of appreciation inscribed. Mohammed Saif, Rojan Johnson, Faiz KM, Fathima Burhana, Muhsina Mujeeb, Fathima Reem, Farzana K. M., Bincy Muhamed Salim, Haleema Hashmath, Fathima Fidha, S. Fahima, Muhsin Mahmood, Misna Muhammed Basheer and Anjoom Moopan secured perfect 10 CGPA while Syeda Ameera, Asyaha Sadik, Aysha Yasmin and Sivani Anil scored 9.8 CGPA. Rameez Kadooran, set an example for others to follow. Rameez is a differently abled tenth grader who gallantly fought back Osteogenesis Imperfecta to score A Grade in all subjects with a CGPA of 9.4. The chief guest Musliyar, principal Jamia Nooriya Arabic College, congratulated the students on their stellar performance and lauded the hard work and dedication of teachers. Syed Hameed, principal of IIS Jubail, acknowledged the determination and perseverance of the students and reminded them that they have to travel a long way. He also urged the juniors to imbibe inspiration from their seniors and continue the legacy of 100 percent pass result. Syed Abdallah Rizvi opined that all students are equally blessed with natural endowments and the way in they utilize their abilities make them different from others. “Each child is unique. Don’t keep comparing him to others. No child likes comparison as his ego is challenged. We must not burden the child with a burden more than he can bear.” D. Menon, principal of Dunes Int’l School, glorified the achievements of students and showered blessings on them to reach the heights of glory. Gopinath Menon, principal of Al Khozama School congratulated the awardees and appreciated the untiring effort of teachers. Shameel, Aboobacker, Fawas Hudawi, Mrs. Vasudha A. Chidrawar , Abdu Rauf, Shihabdheen C., Ashokan K., Mrs. Febina Sulfiker, Mrs. Faumiya Haneesh, Mohammed Valappil, Mrs. Nayana Kumari, Mrs. Tency Shibu, Mrs. Preeja and Mr.s Priya Rajesh with their meticulous planning made the program a huge success. Abdul Kader, vice principal Al Muna School, proposed vote of thanks.