Ministry of Education: Cultural clubs enhance learners' skills
Dr. Khaled Al-Nafisi, director of the cultural center at Saleh Al-Shahab School in the Hawalli Education Authority, stated that the idea behind the cultural clubs stems from the vision of Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, aimed at developing the educational process and supporting students’ academic achievement through specialized educational programs focused on developing the core skills of students from the first grade of primary school up to the ninth grade of intermediate school.
Al-Nafisi said, “The center aims to enhance students’ academic level and prepare them for the upcoming school year, thereby contributing to raising their academic competence and consolidating basic skills across various subjects.” He expressed his hope that these programs would achieve their goals in supporting learners’ educational journeys.
He noted that the number of students enrolled in the cultural center at Saleh Al-Shahab School reached 428, adding that the strong interest from parents reflects their awareness of the importance of utilizing the summer vacation to develop their children’s abilities and strengthen their academic achievement in preparation for the new school year.
He clarified that the center’s management had completed all preparations to welcome students, including equipping the school building and classrooms and providing a comprehensive educational environment, in addition to ensuring the readiness of smart boards and distributing approved educational materials according to plans prepared by the relevant technical guidance specialists for each subject.
Al-Nafisi praised the Ministry of Education’s initiative to launch cultural clubs, affirming that they represent a qualitative addition to summer educational programs. He pointed out that the growing interest from parents during the registration period reflects the success of the idea and the need to expand by opening similar cultural centers in various educational districts, thereby enabling the largest possible segment of students to benefit from these programs.
