H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser participates at Qatar Foundation Schools' celebration of Qatar National Day. The event was attended by H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani and H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. Pic: AR Al Baker
H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), and H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of QF, participated in Qatar National Day celebrations held at the Awsaj Academy yesteday.
The event, hosted by QF schools, was also attended by H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA) and featured a variety of local heritage and literary activities staged by more than 100 young students.
The students’ performances commemorated Qatar’s unification and also showcased QF’s commitment to preserving the country’s rich culture and heritage.
Buthaina Al Nuaimi, President of Pre-University Education, QF, said, “We are honoured to welcome H H Sheikha Moza and H E Sheikha Hind to our schools’ National Day celebration. This collaborative event is a great opportunity to bring together students from all of the QF schools and to celebrate our local heritage and the many accomplishments and challenges we have overcome together.”
As part of the celebration, a Qatar Academy Sidra student sang a Qatari patriotic song, while sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at Qatar Academy Doha (QA Doha) presented a play entitled ‘Aladdin and Heritage Scenes from Qatar’, with fourth and fifth grade girls school students singing traditional songs.
Students from QLA performed an ‘Ardha’, the traditional sword dance, while a third grade student performed an Arabic poem by Hamad bin Khazeena, entitled ‘The Unity of the People’.
Also, first-grade students at Qatar Academy Al Wakra sang a song entitled, ‘My Country, My Country’, while primary stage students at QA-Doha sang ‘Qatar: House of Love’. Children from Awsaj Academy presented a story about Qatar’s past, present and future, while Qatar Academy Al Khor students told a story of local fishermen.
“The contributions made by the pupils and teachers highlight the commitment QF is making to lifelong learning in Qatar and its efforts to promote educational experiences throughout our communities,” said Al Nuaimi.
