HIS awards day :

An all round education

Text and pictures by Ruzaik Farook

A student receiving award from Minister A H M Fowzie

Chairman of the School, Ahmed Rheyas presenting an award to a student

The Awards Day of Harcourts International School (HIS) was held recently at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) amidst a large gathering. The Assistant Director and Country Manager of British Council,Harriet Gardner was the Chief Guest.

The Principal Faleela B Jurangpathy presented the annual report of the academic year 2011/2012 which highlighted all the events and activities the school had, and also the progress the school has made during the year under review.

The Chief Guest addressing the gathering said that she was highly impressed by the performance of the students both in curricular and co-curricular activities. Besides she stressed on the importance of educating the girl child and the necessity of an all round education for the development of a child.

The Chairman of the school Ahmed Rheyas said that he is happy that the school is under the guidance and leadership of a veteran educationist who has over forty years of experience. He further added that he had a passion for education and that led him to embark on a school project. Two colourful cultural items were presented by the students of the Primary Section which was a great source of entertainment to the audience. This Prizes were distributed by Senior Minister of Urban Affairs, A H M Fowzie, Private Secretary to the Governor of Western Province, Naqueeb Moulana, the Chief Guest,Harriet Gardner, Principal, F B Jurangpathy, the Principal of the Pre-school,Faiza Haniffa and Deputy Principal, Aysha A Cader.

The vote of thanks was delivered by the Head Prefect of the school,Nuzla Hafeel.

Principal, Faleela B Jurangpathy presenting an award to a student	A student receiving an award from the Chief Guest Harriet Gardner