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Majeediyya School

Majeediyya School (Dhivehi: މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް) is the first Maldivian government school, located in Malé, Maldives.[2] 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.[2]

Majeediyya School
މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް
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Medhuziyaarai Magu

Henveiru

Malé
,
Kaafu Atoll
20087

Maldives
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School typePrimary and Secondary
Motto“Nihil Labore Difficile” (Latin)
(“Nothing is impossible with hard work”)
FoundedApril 19, 1927
AdministratorFathimath Suzana[1]
PrincipalAishath Mohamed Solih[1]
Deputy Principal (Morning)Sheeza Ali[1]
Deputy Principal (Afternoon)Rifga Rashid[1]
Houses4
Colour(s)Green   Red  
Websitemajeediyya.edu.mv

History

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Majeediyya School was founded in April 19, 1927, under the name Madhrasathul Salaahiyyaa.[3] 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[4] and it was during this time that the school was renamed Madhrasathul Majeediyya. The first GCE O Level started in 1962.[2] The school started providing coeducation in 2011 and had its second enrollment of grade 1 students.[2] There has been some concerns over conditions of the school in the years such as in 2018, where teachers protested over altercations, as well as recently in 2024, where the bridge connecting the old building and the new building has seen cracks come up.[5][6]

There are two songs associated with the school.

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

Extracurriculars

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Band

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On July 1, 1965, the first Bandmaster of Majeediyya School, Lieutenant A. A. Semidone, began music theory class.[7] He founded the Marching Band of Majeediyya School.[7] In 1979, the band became a fully functional brass band. Woodwind instruments were introduced in 1997.

Cadet

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See also: National Cadet Corps (Maldives)

The Majeediyya Cadet Corps started as the "Khassa Party" on March 19, 1945 which was founded by Mohamed Amin Didi.[8] It was later developed and modernized in 1960. It was later renamed to the Majeediyya Cadet Corps sometimes referred as the Maldives Cadet Corps.[8]

Scout

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In May 1961, it was founded as the First Male’ Scout Group and was registered at the Imperial Scout Headquarters in London by Mr. C. Dymoke Green.[9] The First Male' Scout Group holds the record of having the most number of President Scouts and Baden Powell Awardees.[10] It's sometimes called the Majeediyya Scouts.[10]

Notable alumni

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Majeediyya school has produced 8 Presidents of the Maldives and various other well-known figures in the country. Some notable alumni include:

Presidents

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Military

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Diplomats

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Athletes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Organization Chart 2023-2024" (PDF). Majeediyya School. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "About Us". Majeediyya School. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Maldives benefited every day since Majeediyya School's inception: President". PSM News. October 26, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Al Ameer Mohamed Amin". The President's Office. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Ali, Humaam (April 24, 2018). "Teachers protest in Majeediyya School after physical altercation involving student". Raajje TV. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  6. ^ Solih, Aishath Shuba (March 25, 2024). "Two buildings of Majeediyya School tilting apart, raising concerns". The Edition. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Band". Majeediyya School. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Cadet". Majeediyya School. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  9. ^ "Our History". The Scout Association of Maldives. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Scouting in Maldives" (PDF). The Scout Association of Maldives. May 2022. p. 7. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  11. ^ "Mohamed Nasheed". The President's Office. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  12. ^ "About President Waheed". President Mohamed Waheed. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom". The President's Office. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  14. ^ Interview with the mother of President Elect, Dr. Muizzu (Video) (in Divehi). Mihaaru. October 9, 2023 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF MALDIVES PRESENTS CREDENTIALS". United Nations. February 19, 2008. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Ahmed Khaleel". Government of the Maldives. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  17. ^ "The Ambassador". Embassy of the Maldives, Riyadh. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023.

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