Speaking at the third anniversary function of Hulhumale Ghaazee School yesterday evening, President Mohamed Nasheed said the ultimate goal of the government’s education policy was creating a “perfect citizen”.
In his address, the President stated the characteristics he believed made the “perfect citizen”.
To make the “perfect citizen”, he said every student leaving school should be guided by Islam and the values of the country, and be ready to work for the country.
In addition, he said such a person would also, earn a good income and be self sufficient, contribute to the development of the Maldives and work to build a healthy family.
Noting that the government was depending on the education system to create the “perfect citizen”, the President said the government’s education policy was based on establishing a well-rounded holistic education system.
He said the objective of this policy was not only increasing the number of students who achieve grades ‘C’ and above, but also ensure that every student actively participated in extra curricular activities – including sports, literary and other social activities – in the school.
The President assured the management and the parents of Ghaazee School that the government would make the school successful in implementing the government’s education policy.
At last evening’s function, the President inaugurated the school’s smart room, which was installed with electronic teaching facilities, and distributed certificates to those who have rendered valuable services to the school. The President was also presented a memento in recognition of his participation in the school’s anniversary celebrations.
