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The Fierce Debate
Aishath Hamdha Mohammed Didi (10-S)
President ELA
On 1st March 2022, Irushadhiyya School held a debate for the topic “Money can buy happiness”. Two teams consisting of 6 selected participants among 9th and 10th grade took their stand and attempted to prove their stance on the topic.
The teams got a week prior to plan all the details and share their opinions and discuss about their topic. The weekend prior to the day of the debate competition, teams were given the opportunity to finalize everything and be ready for everything by the final day. With excitement and nervousness, the very first speaker of both the team went against each other to introduce their topic. Following the rules of debate competitions, the first speaker of the preposition team went first to give a short statement about their beliefs, followed by the strong opposition of the first speaker of the opposition.
The opposition mentioned about the infamous figure, Pablo Escobar, a Colombian drug lord who had an estimated net worth of 30 billion dollars, who despite having an unimaginable amount of money was gunned down by the police at the young age of 44 years old. They highlighted how the entire family went into hiding and how even money couldn’t bring happiness to him and his family. To oppose this, the proposition cleverly emphasized the importance of one’s morals and how money aids people to achieve their goals instead.
Another interesting point that was brought up was how money can lead one to have friends and lovers who are rather fake. They argued how even those whom you think have one’s best interest at heart can leave them the moment they become poor. They questioned the listeners to think about why many young girls go and marry old rich men if it was not for the wealth, stressing the importance of love and affection. The preposition disputed addressing the significance of financial stability in maintaining a healthy and happy marriage, stating the consequences of insufficient money to a family. The team argued about how children have to witness their parents fighting and their happy family gradually breaking apart, ultimately leading to divorces which negatively affects the growing child’s mental health. The preposition clearly addressed how just love and affection alone cannot work, wrapping up to signify the weight of money in granting happiness.
Over the course of the debate, many strong points were put forward by both the opposition and the preposition. When the final and last speaker of both teams came forward to break the opponents points and give their conclusion about the topic, the debate officially came to an end. After some serious discussions between the judges, with a total difference of 4 points, team preposition was determined the winner.
Irushashadhiyya Marks Its ELA and DLA
Awarding Ceremony!
Aishath Hamdha Mohamed Didi/10S
On 9th March 2022, Irushadhiyya School held the Awarding Ceremony of its English Literary Association and Dhivehi Literary Association colorfully to reward the students for their participation in various activities conducted throughout the academic year 2021-2022. The departments successfully carried out competitions such as Handwriting, Spelling bee, Phrasal Verbs, Debates, Oratory, and Poetry competitions. Students got the opportunity to challenge themselves to write the best essay they could and improve their linguistic skills for both Dhivehi and English. This day was a special day for the students as they got to see the fruits of their hard work.
To mark the day, a special assembly was held. The assembly officially started with the recitation of the Holy Quran by a ninth-grader, followed by the special welcome speeches of the ELA and DLA presidents. Being the ELA and DLA vice-presidents as the special hosts of the day, the day progressed with the special performances of each class.
The students and teachers together were able to witness many different varieties of acts that truly showcased the capabilities and talents of the students. 9S students and 10B students performed a short yet impactful drama showing the differences in behavior, attitude, and cultural upbringing of children in this generation and the previous generations while integrating a bit of humor. Grade 8 students had prepared costumes of Disney characters like Rapunzel, Anna, Snow White, and other famous characters with meticulous care and presented a small scene of these characters with a slightly modern twist. Similarly, students of grade 10S were able to bring quite the laughter with a role-play consisting of prominent Dhivehi folklore figures like Santhimariyanbu and Maakunbe. One cannot possibly forget the robotic power dance performed by the 7th graders and the special Dhandijehun performance of the boys of both grade 7 and 8. Not to mention the intriguing performance of 9B which taught us to speak in Old English much like in the time of Shakespeare.
Soon came the most important part of the day: What we had all been waiting for?It was the announcement of all the winners of the different competitions held within the school. Starting from grade 7 to grade 10, certificates were awarded to the winning students. Many faces beamed with the smile of success and yet others had the face of determination as the event came to an end.
Irushadhiyya School Turns 32 !
Aishath Lees Abdul Hadhee
ON 10TH FEBRUARY 2022, Irushadhiyya School commemorated its 32nd anniversary. Students, teachers and alumni gathered together for a special assembly held in the School Hall. The assembly started with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Then, the students explored the origins and history of Irushadhiyya School with Shauzeena miss. She talked about all the different changes that came to Irushadhiyya School over time and highlighted what great things could be held in store for Irushadhiyya’s future. The school was honoured to receive the presence of two notable alumni, Ibrahim Nadheem, Irushadhiyya's acting principal and Ali Shauzoon, the chieff guest. The students listened in fascination as they spoke about their student life at Irushadhiyya and were provided with a new insight on how things were back then. A heart-warming video showing the memories of Irushadhiyya School over time was shown, followed by the cutting of the cake.Overall, the assembly was insightful and memorable. A new sense of school pride ignited within the students and students were inspired to give back to their school in the future. Irushadhiyya School continues to light the candle of hope for many young minds and promises to serve as the School of Choice for many years to come.A Seminar held by : The human Rights Commission of Maldives
A Seminar held by : The human Rights Commission of Maldives
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu (10S)
President of HR Club
Today, 16th December 2021, a seminar was held by the human rights commission of the Maldives for the students of Irushadhiyya school. The human rights commission of the Maldives, is a body set up to investigate, promote and protect all human rights.
The students were delighted to have them with us today, the information that they gave us was very interesting. The Commission discussed about its plans for the following year and given assurance that they would be delighted to help us host special events. During the seminar the commission explained about the free helpline number – 1424.
As the president of HR club, I would like to thank them once again for taking time off their busy schedule and holding the seminar for us. The seminar a success, and all the students enjoyed the fun activity that was held together with the seminar. It was indeed a great opportunity to learn more about the rights of human beings. We look forward to having another seminar about Human rights with them again soon.
Human Rights Day 2021: Does Human Rights Play a Role in Maintaining Peace Within the Soceity?
by: Aminath Afaf Zafar / 9B
Every year on the 10th of December the world celebrates Human Rights Day. This is done to raise awareness of the fundamental rights and freedom that each of us are entitled to and to ensure these rights of every individual everywhere, without the distinction based on nationality, religion, language, ethnicity, gender, place of residence, wealth, or any other status. However many of these rights are not a reality for millions worldwide and get constantly violated thus becoming the reason behind why we celebrate this day.
Each year, Human Rights Day has a different theme. Last year, the focus was on young people and how you’re never too young to make a difference to the world. In 2021, Human Rights Day is focusing on how rights are the beginning of peace within societies, and a way to create a fairer society for future generations. The theme for this year’s Human Rights Day is ‘Equality’ - reducing inequalities and advancing human rights. This is based on Article 1 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights which states that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” The main motive behind this declaration is to assert equality and to decrease discrimination. The UN’s 2030 agenda is to Leave No One Behind and without establishing equality they cannot achieve this goal.
The world has been fighting for these rights for years but these past few months the vulnerable people among us have been affected more than ever due to the current circumstances the world is facing. Racism, xenophobia and related discrimination and intolerance exist in all societies, everywhere. This harms not just the lives of those who endure it, but also society as a whole. We all lose in a society characterized by discrimination, division, distrust, intolerance, and hate. The fight against these deep rooted discriminations is everyone’s fight. We all have a part to play in building a world beyond these inequalities. Women, girls, indigenous people, people of African descent, migrants and people with disabilities, among many others have to constantly fight for their basic rights to live and celebrating this day is important for us to address and find solutions for these issues.
We celebrate this day to inspire everyone to speak up and to take action to end any and all violations against these universal rights in all of its forms whenever and wherever it happens. Today we celebrate the achievements of those who have fought for and protected human rights, as well as reflect on everything that still needs to be done. This is the 73rd year we have celebrated this day ever since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10th December 1948 and while we have achieved so much within these 73 years we should all remember that we are nowhere close to our final goal that is to achieve universal equality. As Antonio Gutteres, Secretary General of the United Nations has said, the only way we can build a peaceful, sustainable, and just world is by achieving human rights and dignity for all.
Human Rights Day 2021
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu (10S)
President of HR Club
On behalf of all the members of HR Club, I wish you all a very Happy Human Rights Day. Remember - "A right is not what is given to you, it is what no-one can take from you".
Human Rights Day is globally commemorated every year on the 10th of December. It celebrates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly on 10th December 1948.
Since then many countries including India, celebrate their National Human Rights Day on 10th December. The main objective of observing human rights day is to protect and promote the human rights of an individual. These rights include- economical, social, fundamental, and other rights that must be given to an individual just because he/she is a human being.
The events of the day are centered on making the people aware of their own human rights. It also seeks to bring a sense of responsibility to the authorities and also to make them accountable for any human rights violation. Despite more and more people getting educated and the progress of the world; there are billions who are oppressed and underprivileged in some way or the other.
There are many who don’t equally enjoy the rights and privileges of the majority of us. Many still face discrimination on the basis of their caste, creed, religion, financial background, or ethnicity.
Human rights day addresses the concern of such people in society and seeks to bring them to the forefront. Human rights day is a significant event and must be observed with complete diligence by not only government departments but also by the people from different sections of the society
Tuition helpful ? Or not ?
Tuition helpful ? Or not ?
A thought to consider
A thought to consider
Is tuition actually helpful? Have you ever considered the fact that tuition may not be as helpful as you think it is? These days, nearly all students tend to take tuition from at least one subject. In my opinion, tuition is not effective for various reasons.
To begin with, tuition may cause a lot of confusion due to huge differences in how your teacher and tutor explain different subjects. Moreover, taking tuition is very likely to be a huge waste of money. Let us think about it. Most children do not even take tuitions seriously. Would it not be a waste of money if this is the case? Take a moment to consider this thought.
On the other hand, tuition can also be very helpful. It can perchance be a helping hand for children who need extra help and assistance. Likewise, tuition enables children to be engaged with school work at times other than the 6 hours spent at school, which is indeed very obliging for children to find the potential in them and to improve.
In conclusion, tuition also has its benefits and drawbacks. However, I strongly believe that it mostly has negative effects on children. Tuition is in most cases a waste of money including the fact that it creates confusion among . With that being said, tuition being helpful to children is a disagreeable thought.
The 'Ready to Eat Science' Event 2021
The 'Ready to Eat Science' Event 2021
Aishath Sara Fiyaz (10S)
President of Science Club
“Science is a way of life. Science is a perspective. Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding in a manner that’s precise, and reliable transformation for those lucky enough to experience it.”- Louis Pasteur
On 27th November, the science club conducted a special fundraising event. To make this event successful, students worked hard and made creative edible food items. This was just the beginning of the ‘ready to eat science event’.
The science department teachers and leading teachers showed their support by helping the students prepare their items.
The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Aishath Hamdha Mohammed Didi of (10S), and the translation verses were read by Fathimath Anjal Mohammed of (10S) followed by the inauguration of the ‘ready to eat science’ event by the science club president Aishath Sara Fiyaz (10S) and science club vice president, Aminath Yazka Muruthala (9S).
Shortly after that, a song about food and digestion was shown. After that, the special event began
shortly after the tour principal’s kind words of appreciation towards the science department for their hard work.
All the parents, teachers, and other students visited stalls, bought food and drinks, helping the science department raise funds for future benefits of the department.
This event was a very successful one, Let us all make the memories of this event last for a lifetime.
International Day For Elimination Of Violence Against Women
International Day For Elimination Of Violence Against Women
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu (10S)
President of HR Club
“Not all men practice violence against women but all women live with the threat of male violence every single day. All over the Earth.” - Fuad Alakbarov
Today is the 25th of November 2021. This day is celebrated as International Day for the elimination of violence against women. To mark this day, since 2008, the United Nations has launched a 16-day campaign to combat violence and discrimination against women, urging governments and institutions to dedicate resources to ending discriminatory acts against women everywhere. Today is the beginning of the 16-day activism campaign at Irushadhiyya school.
The Irushadhiyya school teaching & non-teaching staff showed their support for this day by wearing orange. The whole school gathered in the hall to attend the special assembly that was held by the HR (Human Rights) Department. The assembly began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by a student of Grade 9, followed by a speech given by the HR Club president, Aishath Reeshan Shafyu (10S). This speech was presented with a small skit in the background, telling the story of the assassination of the three Mirabal sisters. Four students acted out the short skit of what exactly happened on this day in the year 1960.
The assembly ended shortly after the speech, with our leading teacher’s kind words of appreciation towards the HR President and Team for their work. Let us all make the invisible visible and acknowledge the pervasiveness and unacceptability of violence and harassment.
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Global Handwashing Day 2021
Global Handwashing Day 2021
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu | 10S
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu | 10S
“Handwashing has always been one of the most effective ways of keeping diseases at bay. It is a simple act that pays dividends when it comes to keeping ourselves healthy and safe. Handwashing is also one of the key cornerstones of COVID-19 prevention. Now more than ever as we embrace the new normal and live with COVID-19, hand hygiene needs to become an integral part of our daily routine and our lives, as we live through this pandemic, and beyond, to protect us from diseases,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region.
Every year since 2008, 15th October has been celebrated as Global Handwashing Day. This day serves as a yearly reminder that washing hands with soap and water is the best and most effective way to stop the spread of germs and getting sick, Especially during this fatal pandemic of Covid-19. This year the theme for global handwashing day is - “Our Future is at Hand—Let’s Move Forward Together,”.
Washing hands is effective in protecting the body from infections and diseases. These diseases can be fatal to some people like older adults, those with weakened immune systems, babies and children.
Steps for washing hands effectively include:
Rinse your hands under running water at a comfortable temperature. Warm water isn’t more effective than cold water at killing germs.
Apply the type of soap you like best. Soaps to try include liquid formulas, foams, and those with added moisturizers.
Work up a lather for half a minute or longer. Make sure to spread the lather on all parts of your hands and wrists, including under your fingernails and between your fingers.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
If you’re using a public bathroom, use a paper towel both to turn off the faucet and turn the door handle when exiting.
MUHAMMED THAKURUFAAN: OUR NATIONAL HERO
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu (10S)
Every year on the 1st of Rabee ul Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, Maldives National Day is celebrated. This year 1st of Rabee ul Awwal falls on the 7th of October. This day is very important as it is observed to celebrate the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in the year 1573. The story of Muhammad Thakurufaanu is a story of bravery and freedom from the colonial rule of ancient Portuguese. In 1558, the Portuguese attacked Maldivian Sultan and established their own rule.
Muhammad Thakurufaanu was the son of island chief Husain of Utheemu in Thiladhummathi Atoll and Lady Amina Dio of Ihavandhoo. After the invasion, it is reported that the Portuguese rule was harsh and cruel in a period which is described as ‘‘a time when intolerable enormities were committed by the invading infidels, a time when the sea grew red with Maldivian blood, a time when people were sunk in despair.’’
To bring an end to this, Muhammad Thakurufaanu, left the Maldives with his brothers Ali and Hasan to Maliku off the coast of India in the Laccadive Archipelago. The three Utheemu brothers built the ship Kalhuoffummi, the sailing boat used in his endeavour to free the country of the occupation by the Portuguese.
The sails of the ship were made on the island of Maroshi, Shaviyani Atoll. This island is historic and still has the tree that grew from the raw wooden post of the tree used to make the sail of Kalhuoffummi. It is also the largest tree of its kind in the country, and probably the oldest as well.
The three brothers landed on a different island every night, fought the Portuguese, and set sail into the ocean before daybreak. They reached the capital island Malé on the night before the day fixed by the Portuguese garrison of Andiri Andiri for the forcible conversion of the inhabitants to Christianity, on the penalty of death for non-compliance.
The Utheemu brothers along with other Maldivians who were determined to die for their country and faith attacked the Portuguese garrison and gained independence for the country from its invaders. According to history, their leader was killed by a musket shot from Muhammad Thakurufaanu himself.
It is said that Mohamed Thakurufaanu received a lot of help from the renowned Maroshi Raaveribe (toddy tapper) in his fight for national independence. It was his job to mend and maintain the sail of the Kalhuoffummi every time it docked at Maroshi, which was an important port during the fight.
The Maldivians assigned Muhammad Thakurufaanu as their Sultan, no longer recognizing the sovereignty of the Portuguese kings or their appointed regents. The chronicles report him to have ruled wisely, being just and considerate, protecting the poor, and even solicitous for the people’s interests. He was the first Maldivian king to form a unified military body. Muhammed Thakurufaanu died a natural death on August 26, 1585 AD.
TEACHERS' DAY 2021
TEACHERS' DAY 2021
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu (10S)
The influence of the teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future. Today is World Teachers Day. Every year since 1994, the 5th of October is celebrated as world teachers day. This year the theme is ‘Teachers at the heart of education recovery’. This theme recognizes teachers for their tireless efforts even during times like COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
The 10th graders arrived early at school and welcomed the teachers with bouquets of flowers. Then, all the students and teachers went to the hall to celebrate this special occasion. The assembly began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by a student of 10S, Aishath Sara Fiyaz. After the recitation of the Holy Quran, our leading teacher Miss Zaahidha, told the gathering that students from each class were going to talk about the teachers, expressing their endless gratitude and love to their beloved teachers, who helped them become who they are today.
After that, our principal gave a short talk about the day, then the special guests (staff from Addu Equatorial Hospital) gave a token of appreciation to the teachers. Photographs were taken, and they presented a cake to the teachers.
After the assembly ended, the students went back to their respective classes along with their class teachers. Some students went to different classes to personally wish the teachers. The day was cut short, and the students went home at 9:20am
WORLD HEART DAY
WORLD HEART DAY
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu (10S)
Stress and tension are the root causes of cardiovascular diseases, so stay happy and keep on smiling. Every year, since1999, 29th september is World Heart Day. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of our heart. This year’s theme for World heart day is ‘USE HEART TO CONNECT’. The students and staff of Irushadhiyya School gathered in the assembly hall this morning to celebrate the day.
The assembly started with the recitation of the Quran by Saudhath from 10B, then a speech was given by Lees, a student of class 10S along with a presentation. She talked about the importance of keeping our heart healthy and ways to maintain our heart health. She also talked about how the Covid-19 pandemic had highlighted an urgent need to connect people to hear health. The presentation also showed us some common myths about heart diseases. After that, videos were shown, these videos were class creations where the students shared facts and information about this day.
After the presentation, our principal gave a short speech, thanking everyone involved in making the videos related to heart day and the presentation. We were then requested to blow our red balloons and go to the school ground, where the teachers had drawn a big heart using chalk powder. All the students were asked to stand on the outline of the heart and pictures were taken. We ended the heart day celebration by throwing our balloons up in the air.
The day was filled with fun, joy and happiness. We all learnt a lot about our heart today and made up our minds that in the future, we will take care of it well.
The inspirational story of J.K Rowling
The inspirational story of J.K Rowling
The most traumatizing moment of Joanne Rowling's life was when her mother passed away. She was just twenty-five years old when that tragic incident occurred. The death of her beloved mother shattered her completely. This happened six months after she started writing her (now) worldwide famous book, 'Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone'.
Soon after her mother's death in 1992, she moved to Portugal where she got married. She and her husband had a beautiful daughter named Jessica but their marriage didn't last longer than 13 months. She then moved to Edinburg with her daughter and three chapters of the book - 'Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone'. She was forced to live by using the money given to her by the government.
She was so poor that after finishing her book, she couldn't afford to pay for the cost of photocopying the 90,000 word novel on which she worked so hard on. So she manually typed out each version to send it to the publishers, but got rejected 12 times.
Finally, a small publishing house in London called Bloomsbury decided to give her book a second chance after the niece of the CEO fell in love with it. Since then, her book has been sold 450 million copies and won innumerable awards.
The lesson to learn from this story is - Never Give Up!
Appreciating Grandparents
Fathimath Anjal Mohamed | 10S
Grandparents are a blessing we should be grateful to have in our lives. However, as time passes by and we each start having our own problems and joy, they start to be just memories. Their experiences and stories are often vastly different from what we see today, and to not appreciate the decades of history from people that have lived through it is a foolish mistake.
I’m sure we have all heard some sort of crazy or tragic story from our grandparents at some point. Somehow, even though they lived all these years, the hardships seem to be all they remember. The advice they have is almost never ending, but maybe it’s because they don’t want us to make the same mistakes that they made. In a pandemic like this, it feels like we are far apart, even if we are a few houses away. Everyone should make an effort to connect with their grandparents, even if it’s just listening to their funny stories or advice.
One thing grandparents know is how to win. From cards to carrom to chess, they have aced every game in the book. Every once in a while, they will let you win out of pity, scold and coach you about the instructions. They are always beyond delighted if we challenge them for a match, and we make immeasurable memories with them. After all, grandparents are little kids at heart.
Grandparent’s day shouldn’t be the only time we contact our grandparents or enjoy with them a little. They are the ones we should value and treasure before it’s too late. Spending some of your energy to connect with them and make them feel loved is a responsibility for all us. Happy National Grandparents’ Day !
Ih’ya ForUm 1442
Aishath Lees Abdul Hadhee 9s
With Ramadan being a month to remember the Al-Mighty and his incredible blessings, on 29th of April, 2021, Irushadhiyya School organized an “Ih'yaa Forum” with aim of educating and empowering students to appreciate the beauty of the virtuous teachings in Islam.
The theme for this year was “Quran and its Scientific Miracles” which highlighted the incredible and mind-boggling wonders of the Quran from a scientific perspective. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Quran by Rifga and its translation by Nuha, followed by the agenda for the event, which was presented by Lara. Students of different grades spoke on a variety of subjects, including General Science, Natural Science, Astronomy and Embryology. With the aid of a presentation, the students provided hard and concrete evidence, justifying their reasoning with verses from the Quran and quotations from scientists, proving that the Quran is indeed Allah’s words. In particular, the touching stories of scientists joining Islam, as well as scientific statements in the Quran that cost scientists years of research to uncover were especially fascinating.
The event shed fresh light on the miracles of the Quran, and many students left the event with a fresh outlook, not only on the topic of the Quran itself but also on the history of science and how it came to be.
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu | 9S
The holy month of Ramadan is the most auspicious time of the year, and Muslims all over the world observe the blessed month with full enthusiasm. It is the nineth month of the Islamic calendar and falls after the end of Shaban month. During the 30 days of this month, Muslims all over the world, spend their time fasting, giving back to the community, praying and introspecting. This year Ramadan will begin on 13th of April 2021.
Ramadan holds a greater role of importance as it is the month that Allah (SWT) revealed the Quran to our Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Fasting during this month is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims all over the world, fast from dawn till dusk. This has been made compulsory for adult Muslims unless they are sick, suffering from a disease, menstruating or pregnant.
According to the teachings of Islam, the ‘sawab’ (rewards) multiply during the month of Ramadan and you get 7 times more sawab for every good deed. During this month Muslims focus on reciting Quran, prayers, charity and taqwa. The Quran clearly states that when Ramadan arrives, the gates of Jannah (paradise) are opened, the gates of Jahannam (hell) are locked up and the devil is put in chains.
During Ramadan, Muslims starts their day with Suhoor which is the predawn meal before the morning prayer, Fajr. During the day, Muslims recite Quran and perform prayers. In the evening, people feast on Iftar, which is the nightly meal that breaks the fast after the evening prayer, Maghrib. Usually, Muslims break their fast by eating dates and drinking water followed by a lavish meal.
After breaking their fast, special night prayers, known as Taraweeh, are held during which the Quran is recited. In the last 10 days of the month, intense prayers take place during the Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) which is believed to be the holiest night of the year. The Laylatul Qadr may fall on the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of the month. The Laylatul Qadr is a commemoration of the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhamad.
The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid-ul-Fitr. All over the world, Eid is celebrated by Muslims with a lot of passion, where people buy new clothes and visit their friends and relatives.
Irushadhiyya Marks the Awarding Day of Co-Curricular Activities 2021
Fathimath Ain Labyg | 10B
On 8th April 2021, Irushadhiyya School held an awarding day for school activities. The main objective of holding this ceremony was to celebrate the achievements of the students and give them a well-needed break from their studies for at least a day. The intention of this report is to outline the highlights of this event.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the holy Quruan by Eashal, a student from 7A. This was immediately followed by a word from the principal, who gave valuable information that would be quite helpful to students in the future. The day’s agenda was presented by Fathimath Leen from 9B and Mohamed Makin Saeed from 10S.
Students from all grades actively participated in the event, showcasing their skills through plays, songs, poems and dances. Since the day was a join celebration of both ELA and DLA activities, students presented items in both English and Dhivehi. The Business department and the Islamic department also handed out certificates to students who participated in different competitions along with both the English and Dhivehi department.
Since Ramadan is almost here, the event ended with students receiving traditional Maldivian food for a delicious ‘Maahefun’. There were many different, mouth-watering traditional food such as ‘Valhoa Mas’, ‘Addu Bondi’ and numerous short-eats such as ‘gulha’ and ‘bajiyaa’.
All in all, it was a great day and all students and teachers were pleased with how it turned out.
Irushadhiyya Marks World Autism Awareness Day 2021
Aishath Hamdha - 9S
World Autism Awareness Day serves as a vital tool to advocate for people with Autism to develop a caring society to ensure that children and adults with Autism can live a life with dignity. Autism spectrum disorder or ASD is a developmental disorder and does not have any cure. Hence, it is crucial that awareness about Autism is widespread and accepted worldwide with open arms. 2nd April, World Autism awareness day was celebrated in Irushadhiyya school
Students of all grades participated and presented an event in a special assembly regarding Autism. The school emphasizes educating children on Autism and increasing the common knowledge regarding Autism and clearance of misconceptions. Throughout the special event prepared by students from different classes, Students were provided with the opportunity to educate themselves.
With the recitation of the Quran, the assembly started. The first speech addressed some of the very simple yet widely spread inaccurate information regarding Autism. First and foremost, Autism is not an illness or a disease. Scientists recently found that many genetic mutations can be associated with Autism; the results show more than 100 autism risk genes. Additionally, most of the cases have a complex combination of genetic and environmental factors. From the speech, we were informed about the basic information about Autism. It was a day where a lot of new lead was given to us students.
In particular, a poem voicing the hearts and feelings of the autistic opened my eyes. The thought of getting glances from strangers, faces of disapproval from people who are much closer like your family. People telling their parents why they are spending so much money on bringing you up and the number of times people have been abandoned because of their disorder was truly heartbreaking to think of. Sadly, this has been the case for many autistic children and adults.
On the contrary, it was rather a moment of proudness to see the representation of autistic children in a positive way. One student's video showed the life of a young Maldivian boy who was able to accomplish the feat of memorizing the whole Quran. This is something that most struggle to do. He was able to succeed due to the care and love given to him by his parents. At first, they were heartbroken by the news of Autism and struggled to accept the condition. However, educating themselves and seeking a doctor's help helped them learn how to bring up their autistic child. This showed that autistic children and adults are much more capable than people believe. They require a little bit of guidance and assistance.
Often, the people with disabilities including Autism are seen as an outcast or a pariah. A video was shown to shed light on how an autistic adult or child may differ from one without the disorder. People try to avoid them. Perhaps due to some unpredictable and unfamiliar actions seen by many diagnosed with Autism. Some have a short attention span. Others might have narrow and intense interests, which may also manifest in having repetitive play or motions. Some may scream, hit, or hurt themselves and have disruptive and alarming behavior. They may fail to make eye contact and struggle to communicate. They may violate others' personal space causing fear and discomfort. The behavior varies from individuals. Their unusual behavior can come across as a terrible lack of self-control or bad parenting to the uninformed. Many onlookers would blame the parent for subjecting the child to continue their behavior. No matter, ultimately, they are just humans who share the same feeling as we do. The way how they express themselves is simply different.
The stigma associated with autistic children is still heavily extant within our society. In many communities, Autistic people are considered as an annoyance, shame, and disgrace. A burden to carry. A misfortune. People give pity to the parents of autistic children. Their choice to love and take care of their child suddenly becomes an unfortunate situation in others' eyes. Autistic children are considered as a loss of face, regarded as something unwanted. A pain to look after. Not a single bit of understanding or compassion or consideration for their feelings. All because of something they had no control over. People tend to forget this; however, they did not choose to be born autistic.
The opportunities are fortunately increasing day by day as people become more aware of Autism. With every world autism day, we will continue to celebrate the day to improve our understanding and perception of autistic children so that everyone diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can be embraced, and the proper assistance and resources can be given to help them. They deserve nothing but love. After all, everyone deserves an opportunity to lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY 2021
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu
4th April 2021
Today, 4th April, the students and staff of Irushadhiyya school gathered together in the school hall to celebrate world Autism Awareness day. World Autism Day is celebrated on 2nd April Every year. The purpose of celebrating world autism awareness day is to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities and promote respect for their inherent dignity. Below are the highlights of today’s event.
The gathering was blessed with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Fathimath Luha Lirar, 10B. Then the agenda for the event was presented by a student of 10B, Fathimath Ain Labeeq. Followed by that, a brief introduction about the day was given by Aishath Fainaan Faisal,10S. We then showed a video about “An Autistic Child’s Feelings” by Aishath Leem, 8A. A student of Grade 9B, Aishath Saina Saamy, recited a poem about Autism. And the students of 9S gave a very enlightening message about the importance of Understanding Autism. Finally, the event was concluded by a short video about an Autistic Child’s Achievements by Fathimath Dhahaau Naseer, 10B.
All the information given by the students was very factual and informative. The assembly was concluded with best wishes and advice given to all students and staff to treat people with autism spectrum disorder with care and support as they aren’t different; they are just like us.
GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2021
GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2021
Fathimath Leen ~ 9B
From 23rd March to 25th March, a financial webinar was conducted virtually by Maldives Monetary Authority, to mark Global Money Week for the 8th year in the Maldives. The main objective of the webinar was to educate young children on learning money management from an early age.
The theme for this year’s Global Money Week was ‘Take care of yourself, take care of your money’ and similar to last year, the main slogan of the week was ‘Learn, Save, Earn’
The webinar was facilitated by teams from the Maldives Monetary Authority, Capital Market Development Authority, Bank of Maldives, Maldives Pension Administration Office and Allied Insurance Company. From the webinar, we gained a lot of information about money management. From investment to saving money wisely and banking to how crucial it is to save for retirement. Furthermore, the webinar also focused on the benefits of digital payments and how life and health insurance helps us.
The webinar was both informative and enjoyable. It was intriguing as the facilitators shared their own personal experience with us to support their views.
In brief, the main objective of the webinar was undoubtedly achieved. We were made well aware of the importance of saving from an early age and how it benefits us in the future.
International Mother Tongue Day 2020
International Mother Tongue Day 2020
23rd February, 2021Luha Lirar - School Vice Captain
23rd February, 2021Dhahaau Naseer - School Captain
Success through Failure
Success through Failure
The theme of the 10S assembly that started off the fourth week of the academic year was 'Success through Failure'. Two speeches were given by the students of the class pertaining to two astounding figures that we have known to be famous failures who turned the tables around.
The speeches, focusing on both Harland Sanders and Bill Gates encouraged students to be optimistic about situations that do not go their way. The speeches also outlined a few ways in which a failure can be taken to one's advantage and turn them into successes.
We've returned back to school after a long and much deserved holiday that brought a hectic 2020 to a close. Covid-19 struck us mid-year last year and we've made it through to 2021; thanks to the many hygienic practices and safety precautions put forth by the school under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and HPA. Though the masks still stay on and regular sanitising continue, we're as ready as ever to continue the studies of the second semester while looking forward to up to the mark results on the forthcoming IGCSE and SSC exams.
10th January, 2021Mishal Mushahid - ELA President
The Louis François Centre for UNESCO holds the annual international art contest starting 3rd August 2020 and ending 15th January 2021. This year's theme: "To Travel, a dream or a nightmare"
The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
Over the years, there have been many theories and stories about how Maldives converted to Islam. According to the most famous legend, long ago, an evil demon named ‘Rannamaari’ emerged from the sea on the first of every....
Autism Awareness Day Speech
Autism Awareness Day Speech
Aishath Fainaan Faisal -DLA President
THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
The holy month of Ramadan is the most auspicious time of the year, and Muslims all over the world observe the blessed month with full enthusiasm. It is the nineth month of the Islamic calendar and falls after the end of Shaban month. During the 30 days of this month, Muslims all over the world, spend their time fasting, giving back to the community, praying and introspecting. This year Ramadan will begin on 13th of April 2021.
Ramadan holds a greater role of importance as it is the month that Allah (SWT) revealed the Quran to our Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Fasting during this month is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims all over the world, fast from dawn till dusk. This has been made compulsory for adult Muslims unless they are sick, suffering from a disease, menstruating or pregnant.
According to the Islam teachings, the ‘sawab’ (rewards) multiply during the month of Ramadan and you get 7 times more sawab for every good deed. During this month Muslims focus on reciting Quran, prayers, charity and taqwa. The Quran clearly states that when Ramadan arrives, the gates of Jannah (paradise) are opened, the gates of Jahannam (hell) are locked up and the devil is put in chains.
During Ramadan, Muslims starts their day with Suhoor which is the predawn meal before the morning prayer, Fajr. During the day, Muslims recite Quran and perform prayers. In the evening, people feast on Iftar, which is the nightly meal that breaks the fast after the evening prayer, Maghrib. Usually, Muslims break their fast by eating dates and drinking water followed by a lavish meal.
After breaking their fast, special night prayers, known as Taraweeh, are held during which the Quran is recited. In the last 10 days of the month, intense prayers take place during the Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) which is believed to be the holiest night of the year. The Laylatul Qadr may fall on the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of the month. The Laylatul Qadr is a commemoration of the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhamad.
The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid-ul-Fitr. All over the world, Eid is celebrated by Muslims with a lot of passion, where people buy new clothes and visit their friends and relatives.
Aishath Reeshan Shafyu
9S
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