Jalaluddin School, (Dhivehi: ޖަލާލުއްދީން ސްކޫލް, also spelled Jalaaluddin and formerly known as Northern Secondary School[1]) is a school in Kulhudhuffushi, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. It teaches grades 1–12. Jalaluddin students have been among those receiving the President's Medal for achieving first place in the world top ten in A level examinations.[2] The school had also produced athletes and had participated in activities.[3] It also offers courses in vocational education.[4]
| Jalaluddin School ޖަލާލުއްދީން ސްކޫލް | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Ameenee Magu , | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Disciplined and Determined |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Principal | Aminath Mohamed |
| Grades | 1-12 |
History
editIt opened on 15 February 1998[5] with a hall and 10 class rooms, a library, school office and a supervisor room. Starting with fewer than 200 students, it is now one of the most recognized and established schools in the Maldives.
By 2004, it offered O Levels through Cambridge International Examinations and A Levels through Edexcel.[6]
In July 2022, the Ministry of Education hired a contractor to build more classrooms in Jalaluddin.[7] In October 2022, Dhiraagu provided computer systems, furniture, gym exercise balls, books and puzzles and other resources to the school's Special Education Unit.[8][9]
In 2023, on the occasion of Jalaluddin's Silver jubilee, Jalaluddin's Leading teacher Mohammad Hussain wrote a book about historical information aout the school, former principals and staff members, school achievements, best all-rounder students, photographs of the school and more.[10]
References
edit- ^ Mittra, Sangh; Kumar, Bachchan, eds. (2004). Encyclopaedia of Women in South Asia: Maldives. 74: Kalpaz Publications. ISBN 9788178351957. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ "President confers National Awards of Honor". vNews. Malé, Maldives. 11 November 2015. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ Yaafiu, Ibrahim (22 October 2023). "Ahuna best Female Athlete and Jalaluddin School Women's champion team of the Junior Athletics Championships". Thiladhunmathi Times. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "MNU starts five vocational courses". Sun. Malé, Maldives. 18 February 2015. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ Ellis, Royston (2008). Maldives (4th ed.). Bradt Travel Guides. p. 175. ISBN 9781841622668. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ All, Aamaal (May 2006). A Study of the Cluster Schools Policy in the Maldives (PDF). Institute of Education, University of London, Doctor of Education thesis. p. 81. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "More classrooms to be built in Jalaluddin School". PSM News. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Dhiraagu provides much-needed resources to Jalaluddin School's Special Education Unit". Sun. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Dhiraagu extends support to the Special Education Unit of Jalaluddin School in Kulhudhuffushi City". Dhiraagu. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Yaafiu, Ibrahim (20 February 2023). "Kulhudhuffushi City Jalaluddin School released a book on the occasion of Silver Jubilee". Thiladhunmathi Times. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
External links
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