'Ministry of Education': Summer clubs are an educational environment for fostering creativity and utilizing 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 delivered through specialized summer clubs that offer sports, educational, and recreational activities in an engaging educational environment, contributing to skill refinement, talent discovery, and the enhancement of creativity and innovation. They also enrich students’ experiences and develop their abilities across various fields.
In this context, Dr. Fahd Al-Saeed, Acting Director of the Technical Guidance Department for Practical Studies, emphasized that the Practical Studies Club, part of the evening summer clubs, provides an interactive educational environment that combines learning with entertainment. It aims to utilize students’ free time during the summer break, thereby fostering their practical and creative skills and refining their talents.
Al-Saeed clarified that the club targets students aged 8 to 14, operating 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 advancements, 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 applications in shaping materials and producing practical models. The club also implements projects focused on 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 nurture latent talents, and encourage students to develop 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, productivity, and community service.
