Conference to discuss positive societal values on students

Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) bi-annual ‘Aspire for Education’ conference kicked off yesterday with CEO Mohamed Khalifa al-Suwaidi and a host of other senior Aspire dignitaries attending the inauguration.The regional event, which is in its third year, is being held under the theme ‘Our Values, Our Pride’. The conference was inaugurated by Badr al-Hay, director, Education and Student Care at Aspire Academy. The senior AZF delegation was led by al-Suwaidi and included Abdulaziz Abdullah al-Mahmoud, deputy president, Sports Projects,  Aspire Zone; Ivan Bravo, director general of Aspire Academy; and Ali Salem Afifa, deputy director general, Aspire Academy, among other senior officials from Aspire Academy. The conference aims to bring together education and leadership experts from Qatar, the GCC and other pan-Arab countries such as Syria and Jordan, under one roof to share best practice and discuss ground-breaking research into the role of positive societal values on students’ well being and its effects on the students’ performance at school. Those in attendance will also benefit from the comprehensive workshops offered by the Academy’s experts over the two days.Al-Hay said: “Since its establishment in 2004, Aspire Academy has been on a journey that has been developing students holistically, providing individuals with a comprehensive academic, social and sporting education. This conference brings together education and leadership experts from a variety of backgrounds and expertise to ensure knowledge can be exchanged across the industry. We hope the conversations, debates and workshops taking place today and tomorrow help with the adoption and implementation of ethical values in the educational curriculum which will in turn help produce a well-rounded society.”