Jamaluddin school

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Jamaluddin is one of the six primary schools in Mal'e , Maldives. It was inaugurated on the 16th of February, 1985.

It was named after the famous religious scholar, Mohamed Jamaluddin. The school was opened by his excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, who had earlier laid the foundation of the building on 11th of November 1979.

[edit] History

The first principle of the school was Mrs.Gunesekara who held office for few months. Mrs.F.R Gunarathnam took over and continued till the end of 1986. Mrs.G.I.D.L Gunasingha assumed duties as Principal on 1987 and continued till the end of 1994. Mr.Mohamed Fahmy Hassan headed the school from 1995 to 1999. Ms. Maanaa Rafiu was assigned as Deuty Principal in 2000. Ms. Shifa Mohamed served as the head of school in 2001.

Jamaluddin shifted to a complete new building with modern facilities in 2000.

Jamaluddin plays an important role in the development of the exceptional child. There are three Special Class Units. There is a physically disabled unit and hearing impaired unit. Apart from classroom activities children are offered vocational training and sewing, typing and computer studies. These children have the opportunity to take part in school concerts, sports-meets and in other activities along with normal students.