- JEDDAH: Grade 11 students at the Jeddah-based Indian International School (IISJ), girls’ section, recently held a biology workshop on symbiosis at the school’s auditorium.
The event, inaugurated by the school’s principal Syed Masood Ahmed, was held to recognize talented students at the school and received a positive response from both teachers and students.
The event was also held in line with the norms and procedures of CBSE to improve skills, motivate students and highlight their potential.
School Vice Principal Farhadunnisa and Academic Coordinator Rita Sharma provided students and teachers with both encouragement and support. The workshop demonstrated the work of 13 departments specializing in cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, nephrology, gynecology, dentistry, pathology, nutrition, ortho-neurology, pediatrics, oncology, ENT and psychology along with yoga methodology.
Subject coordinator and head of the biology department Dr. Iftekhar Jawed and teachers Shaheena Jaleeli, Azrnath-un-nisa and Zareena provided guidance to the students. Lab assistant P.N. Marker, provided all basic and logistic support.
Students participated with dedication and enthusiasm, whilst keeping practicality in mind.
“It looked like a multi-specialty hospital with prospective doctors,” said Ahmed.

