QNA
Doha
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) concluded the activities of the 4th School Theatre Festival 2024 at its headquarters on Thursday.
Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater honoured the winning students in the festival, along with the members of the judging committee and the reading of texts, in the presence of a number of the ministry’s senior officials, school principals, and parents.
In her speech during the closing ceremony, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the MoEHE Maha Al Ruwaili stressed the importance of the festival in promoting theatrical arts as an essential part of the educational process, which contributes to developing and refining students’ talents.
She added that school theatre is an exceptional space that enables students to express their ideas and embody their creativity, enhancing the values of teamwork and the spirit of cooperation.
She considered that theatrical arts are not just shows held on stage, but rather a means to enhance self-confidence, develop communication skills, and encourage creative and critical thinking, which contributes to building a generation capable of participating effectively in the sustainable development process, which Qatar aspires to.
She expressed hope that this festival will be a station for creativity and excellence and that school theatre will remain an open space through which students express their ideas and ambitions.
The closing ceremony of the festival featured a theatrical performance entitled ‘Nour’s beautiful dream’, presented by students of Qatar Primary School for Girls, in addition to presenting video clips of the theatrical performances, in which students from 11 schools participated.
A song entitled ‘Our heads are high’, written by Al-Jawhara Al Mutawa and music by teacher Maha Hassan was also played during the closing ceremony.
