NEWS LETTER

March 2010                                                                                                                                                  Issue-3

EDITORIAL

Socrates taught Plato, Plato taught Aristotle, Aristotle taught Alexander the Great. Knowledge, had it not been passed along, would have died.

We at IISJ strongly believe that our greatest responsibility is to pass on a legacy that the coming generation can be proud of. In this direction we have tried our very best to shoulder this responsibility to the best of our capacity.

The passing academic year was a challenge for us, with the introduction of the new scheme of evaluation on one hand and the pandemic scare of H1N1 on the other. Yet, we managed to sail through the rough waters and successfully complete the academic year. For this we are overly grateful to our esteemed parents for their trust and faith in us and their sincere co operation throughout the academic year. The magnanimous task of achieving the goals set for this academic year would not have been possible without the support of our parents.

Through the last edition of this year’s News Letter, we express our sincere gratitude to all our parents for their support and cooperation. We look forward to have a great academic year ahead and wish all the students and parents of IISJ the very best for the coming year.
 

IISJ WELCOMES ITS PATRON - THE NEW AMBASSADOR

The Managing Committee, Principal, Staff and students of International Indian School, Jeddah, extend a hearty welcome to H.E. Ambassador of India and Patron of the School Mr. Talmiz Ahmed.
 

61^st REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC FERVOUR
CONSUL GENERAL UNFURLS THE INDIAN FLAG AT IISJ

 Republic day was celebrated in a befitting manner in the Boys Section premises on 26 January 2010. H.E. Consul General of India Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Madam Suraiya Baba, School Observer Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, Chairman of the Managing Committee Mr. Salah Karadan, members of the Managing Committee, other dignitaries, parents and students were present on the occasion. The National Flag was hoisted with full honour by the Chief Guest, as all the dignitaries and guests stood to honour the Nation on its 61st Republic Day. Madam Suraiya Baba released the pigeons. The Scouts and the contingent from the Girls Section marched impressively and saluted the National Flag. The President’s message to the nation was read out by the H.E. Consul General of India Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba. The choir from the boys school sang patriotic songs. The boys of the III-V & VI—VIII blocks presented folk dances of India. The students of I & II block (GS) presented a colourful rainbow display with umbrellas. The students of the I & II (BS) presented a display signifying the rising sun. The programme concluded with the gymnastics presented by the VI-XII adding grandeur and fervour to the programme.
 

                        YET ANOTHER MILESTONE “FETE –2010” DILSE

Fete 2010 Dilse was held on 7 & 8 January 2010 in the boys section premises. It was organized to raise funds to extend financial support to the underprivileged students of IISJ. The event received heavy response from various MNC’s and local companies, taking up the number of participating teams to approximately 100. Amidst great funfair Fete 2010 was inaugurated jointly by H.E. Consul General of India Mr. Sayeed Ahmed Baba and Mr. Sameer Al Hakim, Director of Foreign Education- Ministry of Education Western Region. The School Observer and Hon. Consul Education Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, Hon. Consuls and other dignitaries were present for the inauguration. The unstinting efforts of the Chairman of the Managing Committee Mr. Salah Karadan and his team along with the Fete committee members resulted in the grand success of the Fete 2010. Students, parents and local residents were present in large numbers on both the days. The lucky draw was held on both the days and more than 126 prizes were given away. The Grand Bumper Prize “Suzuki Alto Car” was won by Mrs. Asra Sharief w/o Mr. Mohd. Abdullah Mohiudeen. The Chairman of the Managing Committee handed over the keys to the winner in a simple ceremony attended by the School Officials.

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