November 11, 2025:
Shantiniketan Indian School, Doha, celebrated National Education Day on the 11th and 12th of November 2025 with great enthusiasm and active participation from students across Grades 1 to 9. The afternoon session was organized under the theme “Education for Empowerment and Nation Building”, highlighting the importance of education in shaping responsible and enlightened citizens.
The series of meaningful and creative activities organized by Afternoon session to promote awareness of educational values and to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Minister of Education.
For Grades 1 and 2, a Poster Making Activity titled “My School, My Pride” encouraged young learners to express their love for school through colourful drawings. Students of Grades 3 and 4 participated in “My Dream School” – Drawing and Sharing, where they sketched their ideal school and explained the unique features they envisioned, fostering creativity and imagination.
Grades 5 and 6 collaboratively created a vibrant “Wall of Wisdom”, honouring great educators and philosophers such as Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Rabindranath Tagore, Maria Montessori, and Mahatma Gandhi. Students contributed pictures, short write-ups, and inspiring quotes, deepening their appreciation of these remarkable figures.
A Poster Challenge for Grades 7 to 9, based on the theme “Education for All – Lighting Every Mind”, provided a platform for older students to design slogan posters promoting inclusive education. The activity successfully encouraged thoughtful reflection and artistic expression.
Students from Grades 1 to 9 attended a Special Talk on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, delivered during the afternoon assembly by Grade 9A2. The talk highlighted Azad’s contributions to education, nation building, and his vision for an inclusive learning environment. This was followed by the National Education Day Pledge, affirming students’ commitment to learning, respecting teachers, and using knowledge for the betterment of society.
The celebrations were coordinated by the Social Science Department under the guidance of Ms. Anju, Ms. Ann, Ms. Sindhu, Ms. Mashida, Mr. Sandeep, and Ms. Thaveera. All activities were conducted smoothly and successfully, fostering creativity, participation, and a deeper understanding of the significance of education.
Overall, the National Education Day program proved to be an enriching experience, inspiring students to value education and contribute positively to society.
