Majeediyya School
މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް
Location
Malé
,
Kaafu Atoll
Information
School typePrimary and Secondary
Motto“Nihil Labore Difficile” (Latin)
(“Nothing is impossible with hard work”)
FoundedApril 19, 1927
Houses4
Colour(s)Green   Red  
WebsiteMajeediyya School Website

Majeediyya School (Dhivehi: މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް) is the first Maldivian government school, located in Malé, Maldives.[1] It only accepted boys until the introduction of Primary Education in 2010, which allowed girls to attend the school as well. The English medium is followed throughout all subjects, with the exception of Dhivehi and Islam.[1]

History

Majeediyya School was founded in on April 19, 1927, under the name Madhrasathul Salaahiyyaa.[2] The school name was changed to Madhrasathul Saniyyathul Hukoomathul Mahaldheebiyya in 1928. The first principal of the school was Husain Salahuddin. Mohamed Amin Didi was Principal from 1946 to 1953[3] and it was during this time that the school was renamed Madhrasathul Majeediyya. The first GCE O Level started in 1962.[1] The school started providing coeducation in 2011 and had its first enrollment of grade 1 students.[1]

There are two songs associated with the school.

Old and New School song of Majeedhiyya School
The old English school song and the new Dhivehi one of Majeediyya School.

Band

On 1 July 1965, the first Bandmaster of Majeediyya School, Lieutenant A.A.Samidon, began music theory class. He founded the Marching Band of Majeediyya School. In 1979 the band became a fully functional brass band. Woodwind instruments were introduced in 1997.

Notable alumni

Majeediyya school has produced 7 Presidents of the Maldives and various other well-known figures in the country. Some notable alumni include:

Presidents

Military

Diplomats

Athletes

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "About Us - Majeediyya School". Majeediyya School. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Maldives benefited every day since Majeediyya School's inception: President
  3. 1 2 "Al Ameer Mohamed Amin - The President's Office". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Mohamed Nasheed - The President's Office". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "About President Waheed - President Mohamed Waheed". President Mohamed Waheed. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom - The President's Office". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Interview with the mother of President Elect, Dr. Muizzu". YouTube (Video). Mihaaru Videos. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  8. ↑ New Permanent Representative of Maldives Presents Credentials | United Nations
  9. ↑ Ahmed Khaleel - Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
  10. ↑ The Ambassador | Embassy of Maldives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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