JEDDAH, 18 September 2006 — More than 10,000 people visited a two-day educational exhibition held at the girls’ section of the International Indian School here recently. “The aim was to educate children through activities and projects in order to make learning fun and motivating,” an official said.
Farha Sayeed, wife of Indian consul general, opened the exhibition and commended the joint efforts of students, teachers and parents to make the event a big success.
“The themes selected by the different faculties were entirely based on the curriculum. This enabled students to learn through practical experience,” said the official who requested anonymity.
As many as 4,500 students from Grade I to Grade XII participated in the show which drew the applause of visitors, mainly parents and relatives of students. The tiny tots from the Class I and II block stole the show with an inimitable presentation on a theme revolving round the earth as a living planet. Grade II-V block students received admiration for their live presentation on the origin and evolution of English languages. Students acting as TV journalists presented information in style with the support of modern facilities. BBC’s Adria Sadiq outshined other reporters with her marvelous presentation.
“Enter the world of old stone age” was another major attraction where Grade IX students portrayed Stone Age men. The young doctors of Sanjeevni and health club, who were from Grade XI, encouraged visitors to check their sugar level and receive valuable health care advice.
“It’s a work well done,” said Anwar Haider of IKEA. He said the school authorities should have allocated more time for parents and others to see the creative works of their children. “I was not able to see all the works,” said A. Nasser of UNASCO, a parent who came with his children. The exhibition was like a festival for the Indian community in Jeddah as thousands of families turned up to celebrate the school’s ethos of knowledge and creativity.