RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO — Sir Razik Fareed Muslim Ladies’ College held its Annual Prize-Giving Ceremony at the college auditorium on Tuesday, October 3 under the patronage of the Principal, Freeda Khan.
Student M.F.S. Amna delivered the welcome address, followed by a welcome dance presented by the students.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Freeda Khan congratulated the prize winners and highlighted the achievements of the college, describing it as the only girls’ school in the area. She noted that students had achieved excellent results at the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, G.C.E. Ordinary Level and G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations. She further stated that four to five students had gained admission to universities.
The Principal urged parents to encourage their children to pursue their studies and provide them with proper guidance and support. She also highlighted the establishment of the English-medium section at the college.
The Chief Guest, Acting Zonal Director of Education of the Colombo Zone, H.A.K.U.I. Hettiarachchi, appreciated the Principal and the Old Girls’ Association for their dedicated service and commitment to the development of the college.
In his address, he acknowledged the teacher shortages faced by many schools and expressed hope that the issue would be resolved next year. He also announced that five additional smart boards would be donated to the college next year. He encouraged students to make the best use of their educational opportunities and to pursue their studies with happiness, enthusiasm and satisfaction.
As a special gesture of encouragement, four laptops were presented to university students of the college at the ceremony.
Students who excelled at provincial, zonal and divisional levels received certificates, gold medals and awards from the Chief Guest and other distinguished invitees.
The programme also featured colourful Tamil and Sinhala cultural dances and poetry presentations by the students.
The Principal presented tokens of appreciation to the Chief Guest and other distinguished guests in recognition of their presence and support.
Guests of Honour included Divisional Director of Education Mrs. D.S.P.D.S. De Silva, SSDF Chairman Rizvi Zaheed and special guests Open University of Sri Lanka Professor of Sociology of Education Prof. J.D. Careemdeen, and People’s Bank Mutuwal Branch Manager M. Vijendiran along with Secretaries of the Old Girls’ Association and School Development Executive Committee, Vice Principals, Principals of neighbouring schools, teachers, students, old girls and parents were also present at the occasion.
