Jeddah's Sri Lankan International School (SLISJ) recognizes highest achievers on awards day

CIE A/S Level highest achiever Shabeer Asath receives a gold medal from Sri Lankan Ambassador Azmi Thassim. (AN photo)

JEDDAH: The Sri Lankan International School in Jeddah (SLISJ) recently held its awards day to recognize its highest achievers at the Waad Academy auditorium.
Five students with exemplary grades in the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) were awarded gold medals. Ammar Ilyas and Nidhal Rizwan achieved best results at the A Level examinations, while Shabeer Asath and Rahma Rifkie attained high grades in AS Level examinations and Hikma Makshood for her high IGCSE results.
In his address, guest of honor Sri Lankan acting Consul General U.L. Niyas mentioned his satisfaction in the collective teamwork reflected in all school events during his two-month tenure as acting consul general in Jeddah. He commended the dedication and efforts of the parents, teachers and the students for the institution’s success.
Mohamed Ilyas, chairman of the SLISJ board, congratulated all students for their achievements and thanked teachers and parents for their support. As the outgoing board and on behalf of his fellow board members, he expressed his gratitude for the cooperation received from the community during their four years in office.
Ambassador Azmi Thassim, the evening’s chief guest, acknowledged the winners and lauded the efforts of the parents, teachers and community members.
Citing the importance of better education for Sri Lankan students in the Kingdom, he said that negotiations are underway with the Sri Lankan government in this regard. 
Encouraging the community’s cooperation, he said: “Our diplomatic missions in the Kingdom extends our fullest support whenever needed. We have no favoritism, no politics and no religious bias. I call on you all to work together as Sri Lankans to build on the good image of our country.” 
Presenting the school’s annual report, Principal Basheer Risvi encouraged students to strive for excellence. He also mentioned the several accomplishments of the school in the previous year. 
The highest achievers from each class were awarded certificates for subject prizes and general proficiency, while winners of the English Day competitions were also honored at the ceremony.
Other proceedings of the evening included the launching of the school’s annual magazine, felicitation of the staff and performances by primary students of the school. 
The event concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by the school’s head prefect, Shabeer Asasth, followed by the singing of the national anthem.