Monday, February 21, 2011

International Mother Language Day

Today the school held a special assembly to mark the international Mother language Day by the Dhivehi Club. Attended by PTA and school Board members, the assembly began with the usual routine. All the students sat in chairs, in their usual locations in the assembly area while the assembly progressed. The teachers and dignitaries were seated in the front.

The introduction of the function was given in Huvadhoo language, while the welcome speech was given in four different languages (English, Urudu, Bengali and Malayalam by four different students. The president of Dhivehi Club, Shara Jamal Spoke on the importance of the day and how today became International Mother Language Day.

Finally three students recited a story (Maakanaa Vaahaka) in three different dialects of Dhivehi (Addu, Huvadhoo and Fuah Mulah). The assmbly lasted almost 45 minutes.

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