Iskandhar School
|
| |||||||
| Name |
Iskandhar School | ||||||
| Country | |||||||
| Founded |
1961 | ||||||
| Levels |
Primary and Secondary | ||||||
| Colours |
Red, silver/white | ||||||
| Motto |
Work with freedom and enthusiasm | ||||||
| Official site | |||||||
Iskandhar School is a primary school in Male', Maldives.
History
Iskandhar School had its beginning in 1961 as Hameediya Montessori School, preparing students for primary grades, who then went on to Aminiya and Majeediyya Schools. In 1961 the school had 185 students with a staff of 6 teachers including the Principal.
In 1970 the name of the school was changed from Hameediya to Naasiriyya Montessori school. By 1978, with the completion of the extension to the original building, the school had 18 classes with about 588 students. Mrs. M. Vanculumburge was the first Principal. She continued her service till 1974. During this period, the name of the school changed to its present name Iskandhar School, corresponding to the name of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar Siri Kularanmeeba Mahaa Radhun.
In 1990 Iskandhar School became a full-fledged primary school with grades 1 to 5. At the end of 1999 Iskandhar had a student population of 1519. With the introduction of grade 6 and 7 in 2000 it increased to 2115 students. Grade 8 was introduced to the school in 2011, while Grade 9 was introduced in 2012 and Grade 10, in 2013. Today a population of 2358 students study in the school.
Subjects Studied
Grades 1,2,3,4&5
- Islam
- Dhivehi
- English
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
- Practical Arts
- Physical Education
- Music
- Value Education
- Library
Grades 6&7
- Islam
- Dhivehi
- Mathematics
- English
- General Science
- Social Studies
- Practical Arts
- Physical Education
- Music
- Value Education
Grades 8,9&10
- English
- Dhivehi
- Islam
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Economics
- Travel & Tourism
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- Computing
- Arts
Starting from grade 4, Exams are held every semester ...
School Houses
The four houses of the school are:
| Name of House |
Colour | Representing |
|---|---|---|
| Isdhoo | Green | Isdhoo dynasty |
| Hura | Blue | Huraa dynasty |
| Hilaalee | Purple | Hilaalee dynasty |
| Utheemu | Pink | Utheemu dynasty |
Every student of the school belongs a houses, allocated on admission to school. Each House is run by a committee composed of:
- A House Supervisor
- Teachers
- A House Captain, Deputy Captain and Activities Captain. (These posts are selected from the grade nine and ten students).
Through the house system pupils are offered the opportunity to participate in activities including sports, games and academic activities. Inter-house tournaments in popular sports are carried out throughout the year.
Facilities
Computer Laboratory Students are introduced to the use of computers during the first Grade, with a 35-minute period per week. The Computer Laboratory is managed by a private company.
Library The school library carries reference books, fiction books, non-fiction books, encyclopedias and magazines. The use of the library is available through a library period in the class timetable. It can also be used by foreigners(non Maldivians) if they wish to, during the Dhivehi and Islam periods.
Science Laboratory During the students science period and E.S periods the students use the Science Lab for experiments.
Audio Visual Room Audio Visual Room provides TV, V.C.D, D.V.D plus the opportunity for teachers to take lessons using a power point presentation.
Music Students receive music instructions weekly. The students are instructed on beat, singing and appreciation of music.
Smart Class Allows students to study in a fully air conditioned room with a smart board.
Biology/Chemistry/Physics Laboratory During periods of the science stream (biology, chemistry and physics), the students use this Laboratory for experiments.
Extracurricular activities
The school carries out Choir, Band, Qur'an Club, and Singing practices. Students for Singing and Quruan Club are selected through competitions between the Houses and between classes and through special competitions organized specifically for the selection of the most talented students in these areas. The School music teachers select the students for the Band and the Choir. Basketball, netball, table tennis, athletics, football, cricket, swimming practices is carried out by Associations in close collaboration with the school. The different associations take the responsibilities for these activities, with the school playing only a supportive and collaborative role. The parents are required to directly coordinate the students' interactions with these Associations.
Iskandhar participates in linguistic and artistic competitions carried out nationally and internationally. Most of the enrichment programs are conducted during the school hours. Some the enrichment programs conducted are :
- Know your tables
- Reading corner
- Activity corner
- Story reading
- Creative writing
- Mental Sums
- Show and Tell
- Sing a song
- Speedy sums
Other Activities - Uniform Bodies These include Cub Scout and Little Maids. Students are selected from the Second grade and each year 2 to 3 packs of Cubs or Little Maids are newly invested. Students interested in Girl Guide and Scout activities have the opportunity to join those movements. In 2005, the school introduced Cadet activities for grade 6 and 7 students.
Posts and Awards
School Posts are:
- School Captain
- Deputy School Captain
- Activities Captain
- Deputy Activities Captain
House Posts are:
- House Captain
- Activities Captain
- Deputy House Captain
Other Posts are:
- Club President (all clubs)
- Vice President (ELA and DLA only)
- Secretary (all clubs)
- Organizer (all clubs)
- Club Grade Representative (all clubs)
- Sport Team Captain