DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has stressed the importance of celebrating the International Day of Education by translating the slogan 'Education is Everyone's Responsibility' into reality, as education is a fundamental pillar in driving sustainable development.
This came during her inspection visit, on Sunday, to Al Ahnaf bin Qais Independent Preparatory School for Boys, where she was briefed on the progress of the educational process.
The minister expressed her admiration for the students’ activity and response, and discussions took place with students in various departments, especially the integration students participating in the day’s activities. Shealso praised the efforts made by teachers and the technical and administrative staff at the school to support the educational process.
In this regard, Ali Saeed Al-Humaidi, Director of Al-Ahnaf Bin Qais Intermediate School for Boys, said: "The school has prepared various activities to celebrate the International Day of Education, and to activate its special tagline, which is 'Education is Everyone’s Responsibility'. Based on this, parents were invited to attend live classes with their children, as they are partners in their learning process.”
The Director also pointed out the variety of activities organized by the school, including scientific research activities, scientific experiment exhibitions, an art exhibition, various robot and drone competitions, a visual arts exhibition, an educational support department, a special astronomy experiment and seeing the sun through a telescope equipped with special filters, in addition to lectures given by a group of guests on the value of education and the responsibility of partners in the process of learning generations.
The State of Qatar celebrates the International Day of Education, which falls on January 24 of each year, by organizing many educational, cultural, scientific and sports activities, in partnership with parents. The Ministry has invited parents to participate in activities and events held in schools, to learn about the progress of academic achievement, as the family is an essential and integral partner in achieving the general goals of the educational process.