MES honours 392 students at virtual PHL ceremony

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) A total of 392 students from grade V to XI (Boys’ and Girls’ sections) of MES Indian School, who excelled in their academic endeavour during the academic year 2020-21 were recently honoured with meritorious certificates during the Principal’s Honour List (PHL) function held virtually. The Principal’s roll of honour was instituted to acknowledge the perseverance of students for their outstanding academic performance. K Abdul Karim, president, MES Governing Board, was the chief guest. Ahamed Isham, general secretary officiating, and Kashif Jaleel, director academics of the board, were the guests of honour at the event. Congratulating the PHL achievers, K Abdul Karim said: ''The key to academic excellence lies in unceasing effort to practice perseverance. The role of a school is not only to pursue academic excellence but also to motivate and empower students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers.” He also commended the collective efforts of the parents and the school in bringing out the potentials of students despite the uncertainties caused by the pandemic. MES principal Hameeda Kadar said: ''Young people need to perform in a diverse global economy which is typified by technological innovations and stiff competitions. As we prepare you to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow, we affirm that this journey of success, being an ongoing process invariably encounters new ideas and avenues.” The programme also witnessed recorded rendition of songs and dance by students which enthralled the audience. Amongst others present on the occasion were M C Mohamed, director co-curricular and cultural activities; Abdul Fathah, director sports and games MES governing board, the members of the school management, vice principals and section heads, head of academic inspection, assistant heads of sections, school officials, heads of departments, parents, teachers and students. Rema Nair, co-ordinator of English department, welcomed the gathering. Bismi Joseph, teacher, English department, proposed a vote of thanks. The school's ICT department ensured the successful conduct of the online programme. Mohamed Haneef, Ashijan, Annie Dayana and Roopa Mohan, teachers in charge of the PHL function co-ordinated the event.    MENAFN28052021000067011011ID1102163007