Ministry of Education: Summer clubs are educational environments for fostering creativity and making productive use of students' free time
The Ministry of Education continues to implement its summer programs aimed at developing students’ capabilities and making productive use of their free time during the summer break. These programs are accessible through registration in specialized summer clubs that offer sports, educational, and recreational activities within an engaging educational environment. This contributes to honing skills, discovering talents, and fostering creativity and innovation, while enhancing educational activities that enrich students’ experiences and develop their abilities across various fields.
In this context, Dr. Fahd Al-Saeed, Acting Director of the Artistic Guidance Department for Practical Studies, affirmed that the Practical Studies Club, part of the evening summer clubs, represents an interactive educational environment that combines learning with entertainment. It aims to utilize students’ free time during the summer break to develop their practical and creative skills and refine their talents.
Al-Saeed clarified that the club targets students aged 8 to 14, through two dedicated centers for participants. The boys’ center is located at Saleh Al-Shahab Secondary School, under the Hawalli Educational Zone, while the girls’ center is situated at Cordoba Girls’ Secondary School, under the Capital Educational Zone.
He added that the club offers a diverse range of practical activities aligned with technological developments, including interior design and technical drawing, as well as activities involving electronic and electrical devices. Additionally, students are introduced to 3D printing technologies and their use in shaping materials and producing practical models. The club also implements projects for recycling materials and transforming them into valuable products, thereby promoting environmental conservation and sustainability among students.
He noted that the club’s objectives include developing students’ practical and artistic skills, enhancing creativity, innovation, and critical thinking, and utilizing free time in enjoyable and meaningful educational programs. It also aims to build self-confidence, discover and refine latent talents, and encourage students to cultivate interests in manual and practical work.
Al-Saeed explained that registration is available either in person at one of the two designated registration centers or through the Ministry of Education’s website under Student Services. He called on students and parents to register and take advantage of the programs and activities offered by the club, highlighting their role in equipping students with practical skills and new experiences, fostering creative abilities, and preparing a generation capable of innovation, production, and serving society.
