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Omar Bin Al-Khattab School celebrates year of achievements
Tribune News Network
Doha
The Omar Bin Al-Khattab Secondary School for Boys held its end-of-year ceremony on June 3 for the academic year 2024-2025, in an atmosphere filled with pride and celebration. The event was attended by members of the School Board of Trustees, parents, and the school's teaching and administrative staff.
The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Qur'an, followed by the national anthem of the State of Qatar. The programme included a presentation of the school's most notable achievements at both local and international levels, resulting from the collective efforts of students, teachers, and administrators.
The event also featured the honouring of students who attained outstanding achievements both locally and internationally, along with their parents, in recognition of their vital role in supporting academic excellence.
In his speech, the School Principal, Ismail Abdul Baki Shams, said: 'The distinguished international accomplishments we celebrate today are the fruit of teamwork and belief in our students' potential. Our students have proudly raised the name of Omar Bin Al-Khattab Secondary School on global platforms. We are proud to be a model that reflects the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's vision of leadership and innovation.'
Dr Jassim Al-Malki, vice president of the Board of Trustees, also remarked: 'Today is a joyful and exceptional day, where we gather to celebrate success and excellence. We are honoured to share in these shining moments that mark a significant chapter in the school's history.'
During the ceremony, the school administration — represented by Principal Ismail Abdul Baki Shams, Academic Vice Principal Haisam Mohammad Al-Faraj, and Administrative Vice Principal Omar Mansour Al-Borshaid — honoured the educators and administrative staff whose contributions helped the school achieve 43 notable accomplishments this academic year.
Omar Bin Al-Khattab Secondary School concluded the academic year with global recognition, earning a gold medal at the ITEX International Innovation Exhibition in Malaysia and a special award from the Kingdom of Thailand — a testament to the global quality of its student innovations.
The school also secured first place in the Line-Following Robot Competition in Tunisia, second place in the GCC Robotics Championship in the UAE, and second place in the Sumo Robot category.
In the scientific field, students participated in the International Chemistry Olympiad held in Brazil and Canada, secured first place in the Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Competition, and won a gold medal for their innovative design of multifunctional composite membranes for wastewater treatment.
