The Next Generation (TNG) School recently organised Qatar National Day Educational Fiesta with different colourful cultural and social awareness activities at its Ain Khaled campus. The mammoth event received active engagement from the school staff, students, families, Pakistani community and different departments of government of Qatar.
The six-hour-long fiesta really engrossed the gathering. In the beginning, the audience stood up in respect for the national anthems of Qatar and Pakistan. The students performed on Arabic and Urdu songs. The girl guides and boy scouts earned applause for their performances.
There were many stalls set up by different government departments on the occasion to raise awareness among the participants about different social and health issues. Hamad Medical Corporation had three stalls one each for blood donation, organ donation and Kulluna – workshop on child passenger safety. Further, Ministry of Interior’s staff provided information about community policing. The Drug Enforcement Department presented different gifts to the participants. Members of Qatar Red Crescent presented a demonstration about first aid and CPR on the stage.
British Council provided the interested student with information about IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination. Tebyan Education Services showcased 3D printer and 3Doodler. STEM xplorer offered slime activity for the children. SFQ Sport Academy arranged a soft play area and Lego robotics activity for the young children. Cando offered free activities such as balloon twisting and art activities. Molecular Science offered home science kits. Hexis Trading had a bookstall. McDonalds arranged free kids activities and mascot appearance, henna designing, games and face painting. Different outlets had their food stalls also placed at the school campus.
Riyaz Ahmed Bakali, TNG Director, speaking on the occasion, said, “Everyone is celebrating Qatar’s national day. We are celebrating the day within our domain at the campus. Poets recite poetry, singers sing songs, and sports person attend different sport events. As an educational institute, we have organised the education fiesta. Education is a strategy of Qatar. Education is core element of Qatar’s 2030 vision.
“We have set up different stalls mostly related to education. We are committed towards the quality education. We also want our students to be aware of their national identity as well as their close association with Qatar. We are celebrating the occasion to express our love and bond with Qatar. We have arranged an array of activities to inform, educate and entertain the participants. We have also highlighted cultures of Qatar and Pakistan through different stage performances.”
Commodore Irfan Taj, Defence Attache at the Embassy of Pakistan to Qatar, was the chief guest on the occasion. Talking to Community, he said, “I appreciate TNG for organising such a mega festival on the eve of Qatar National Day. I also appreciate the role of the school in promoting education in Qatar. The school has been catering the students not only from Pakistani community but also from other communities in Qatar. All credit goes to the children who took part in different programmes and the organisers who put together different stalls.
There are many opportunities in Qatar to obtain quality education. There are many world-renowned universities in Qatar. The government has put its best efforts in promoting education in Qatar. Education is the future of our children. We need to have best utilisation of the education facilities in Qatar.
“As residents of Qatar, it is our duty to express solidarity with the host nation on their national day. To celebrate the occasion with young students has its particular significance. The young minds need to be aware of the Qatar’s history, culture and way of life.”
Anwar Ali Rana, Chairman Sohni Dharti, organisation of Pakistani community living in Al Khor, said, “I particularly enjoyed the stage performances of Qatari and Pakistani songs presented by the young students. The participation of the community was overwhelming.
“It is very necessary to celebrate the national day of the host country. It is our duty to take part in the celebrations. I am encouraged to see the great enthusiasm and interest shown by the Pakistani community.”
PERFORMANCE: Young students performing on a song.
