ISB Riffa Campus Celebrates 50th Bahrain National Day
The Indian School Riffa campus celebrated the 50th National Day of the Kingdom Bahrain in the weeks leading up to 15th December, 2021 in a hybrid mode enjoying both the virtual and offline opportunities while ensuring COVID-19 protocols. Bahrain National Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the establishment of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne. This month many activities and celebrations were held in the weeks leading up to the National Days. Students performed a variety of events in great patriotic fervour paying tribute to Bahrain and the Leaders of the Kingdom. Regardless of their nationalities, students dressed up in traditional Arabic costumes and presented Arabic dances portraying the resilient and vibrant culture and heritage of Bahrain.Expressing their love for the country and its wonderful people, students showcased spectacular props and traditional craft works of Bahrain, wrote beautiful poems, thoughtful speeches,presented music, dances, competitions, assemblies and visited landmarks and monuments. The second week of December 2021, was dedicated to Arabic week celebrations.The students from the Arabic department celebrated Arabic week along with their teachers while enjoying several activities which were organised to instil insights into the Arab world’s rich traditions and cultural values among students. Activities that would help the students to share and gain knowledge were encouraged such as Arabic poem recitation , dances, folklores, traditional cuisine, attires, important events and dates, etc. thus expressing their admiration of its traditions. Related competitions such as speech, identification of monuments and important landmarks were also held for students of classes 1, 2 and 3 to encourage them in finding out more about their cultures. The country is illuminated for the national day fervour and so are the children at the ISB which saw overwhelming participation expressing their love for the Kingdom. The ISB has a tradition of celebrating the National Days with a variety of displays like the formation of the largest human flag on the campus and the flag in the shape of heart and many more unique events all depicting love for Bahrain. 'On this momentous occasion I would like to stress the importance of the National Day celebrations which promote community partnership and foster national unity',said Riffa Campus Principal Pamela Xavier. On the occasion of the Bahrain National Day, ISB Hon. Chairman Prince S Natarajan,Hon.Secretary Saji Antony and EC Members extended their utmost congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and the people of the Kingdom.
