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Name
Iskandhar School Country
Maldives

Maldives

The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...

Founded
1961 Levels
Primary and Secondary Colours
Red, silver/white Motto
Work with freedom and enthusiasm
Official site
http://www.iskandhar.edu.mv/
Iskandhar School is a primary school in Male' Maldives

Maldives

The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...

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History

Iskandhar School had its beginning in 1961 as Hameediya Montessori School, preparing students for primary grades, who then went on to Aminiya and Majeediyya Schools. In 1961 the school had 185 students with a staff of 6 teachers including the Principal.

In 1970 the name of the school was changed from Hameediya to Naasiriyya Montessori school. By 1978, with the completion of the extension to the original building, the school had 18 classes with about 588 students. Mrs. M. Vanculumburge was the first Principal. She continued her service till 1974. During this period, the name of the school changed to its present name Iskandhar School, corresponding to the name of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar Siri Kularanmeeba Mahaa Radhun.

In 1990 Iskandhar School became a full-fledged primary school with grades 1 to 5. At the end of 1999 Iskandhar had a student population of 1519. With the introduction of grade 6 and 7 in 2000 it increased to 2115 students. Grade 8 was introduced to the school in 2011. Today a population of 2224 students study in the school.

Subjects Studied

~Grades 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8.
-English
-Dhivehi
-E.S
-Islam
-Quran
-Mathematics
-P.A
-P.E
-Music

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School Houses

The four houses of the school are:

Name of House	Colour	Representing
Isdhoo	Green	Isdhoo dynasty Isdhoo dynasty The first king of the Isdhoo Dynasty was proclaimed king in the year 1692 AD.-See also:*List of Sultans of the Maldives*List of Sunni Muslim dynasties...
Hura	Blue	Huraa dynasty Huraa dynasty The Huraa Dynasty was the sixth royal dynasty to rule over the Maldives. It was founded in 1757 by Sultan al-Ghazi Hasan 'Izz ud-din.-Rulers:List of Huraa Sultans:* Sultan al-Ghazi Hasan 'Izz ud-din...
Hilaalee	Purple	Hilaalee dynasty Hilaalee dynasty The first king of the Maldivian Hilaalee Dynasty was proclaimed king in the year 1388 AD.-See also:*List of Sultans of the Maldives*List of Sunni Muslim dynasties...
Utheemu	Pink	Utheemu dynasty Utheemu dynasty The Utheemu dynasty was created in 1573 when Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam became sultan of the Maldives. The dynasty was named after the northern Maldives island of Utheemu, birthplace of Thakurufaan. Thakurufaan is considered is a national hero, as he and his two brothers led a successful...

Every student of the school belongs a houses, allocated on admission to school. Each House is run by a committee composed of:

• A house supervisor
• Teachers
• A house captain, vice captain, activities captain, vice activities captain. (These posts are selected from the grade seven and eight students).

Through the house system pupils are offered the opportunity to participate in activities including sports, games and academic activities. Inter-house tournaments in popular sports are carried out throughout the year.

Facilities

Computer Laboratory
Students are introduced to the use of computers during the first Grade, with a 35-minute period per week. The Computer Laboratory is managed by a private company.

Library
The school library carries reference books, fiction books, non-fiction books, encyclopedias and magazines. The use of the library is available through a library period in the class timetable. It can also be used by foreigners(non maldivians) if they wish to, during the Dhivehi and Islam periods.

Science Laboratory
During the students science period and E.S periods the students use the Science Lab for experiments.

Audio Visual Room
Audio Visual Room provides TV, V.C.D, D.V.D plus the opportunity for teachers to take lessons using a power point presentation.

Music
Students receive music instructions weekly. The students are instructed on beat, singing and appreciation of music.

Smart Class
Allows students to study in a fully air conditioned room with a smartboard.

Extracurricular activities

The school carries out Choir, Band, Quruan Club, and Singing practices. Students for Singing and Quruan Club are selected through competitions between the Houses and between classes and through special competitions organized specifically for the selection of the most talented students in these areas. The School music teachers select the students for the Band and the Choir. Basketball, netball, table tennis, athletics, football, cricket, swimming practices is carried out by Associations in close collaboration with the school. The different associations take the responsibilities for these activities, with the school playing only a supportive and collaborative role. The parents are required to directly coordinate the students' interactions with these Associations.

Iskandhar participates in linguistic and artistic competitions carried out nationally and internationally. Most of the enrichment programs are conducted during the school hours. Some the enrichment programs conducted are :

• Know your tables
• Reading corner
• Activity corner
• Story reading
• Creative writing
• Mental Sums
• Show and Tell
• Sing a song

Other Activities - Uniform Bodies
These include Cub Scout and Little Maids. Students are selected from the Second grade and each year 2 to 3 packs of Cubs or Little Maids are newly invested. Students interested in Girl Guide and Scout activities have the opportunity to join those movements. In 2005, the school introduced Cadet activities for grade 6 and 7 students.

Posts and Awards

School Posts are:

• School Captain
• Deputy School Captain
• Activities Captain
• Activities Captain
• Deputy Activities Captain

House Posts are:

• House Captain
• Activities Captain
• Deputy House Captain
• Deputy Activities Captain