Majeediyya School
Majeediyya School (Dhivehi: މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް ) is the first Maldivian government school, located in Malé, Maldives. It was a single gender school that used to teach only boys students to the secondary level of education until the introduction of Primary Education in 2010 when the school was opened to both genders. English medium is followed in teaching with the exception of Dhivehi and Islam. In 2010 Majeediyya School became first school in the Republic of Maldives that has changed its teaching methods from traditional blackboard to the modern electronic whiteboard with iBoards in all classes.
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| School type | Primary (mixed gender) and secondary (boys only) education |
| Motto | Nihil Labore Difficile (Nothing is impossible with hard work) |
| Founded | April 19, 1927 |
| Houses | 4 |
| School colour(s) | Green Red |
| Website | Majeediyya School Website |
History
Majeediyya school was founded in April 1927, by Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III under the name Madharusathul Salahiyya with 69 students. The school name was changed to Madhrasathul Saniyyathul Hukoomathul Mahaldheebiyya (commonly referred to as Madhrasathul Saniyya) in June 1928. The first principal of the school was Sheik Husain Salaahuddin. Mohamed Ameen Didi was Principal from 1946 to 1953 and it was during this time that the school was renamed "Madhrasathul Majeediyya". In 2010, with the introduction of primary schools, Majeediyya became open to female students as well.
School Songs
There are two songs associated with the school. In the 1960s and 1970s, the English one was the official one. The Dhivehi one is the present song.
School Houses
| Name of House |
Colour |
|---|---|
| Huravee | Gold |
| Shaheedh Ali | Blue |
| Sikandharee | Purple |
| Ghazee | Brown |
Majeediyya School Band (MSB)
On 1 July 1965, the first Bandmaster of Majeedhiyya School, Lieutenant A.A.Samidon, began music theory class for 27 students. He founded the Marching Band of Majeedhiyya School. On 27 February 1966, the first set of band instruments arrived in Majeedhiyya.
In 1979 the band became a fully functional brass band, staging several nationwide functions. Woodwind instruments were introduced in 1997. Today, Majeedhiyya Band performs at various school and national events.
Stars of Majeediyya Award
The Best All Round Student Award was renamed as Stars of Majeedhiyya Award starting from the 2009 batch.
| Batch | Students |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Arushad Ahmed (Gold Star)
Ahmed Imad (Silver Star) Hussain Shahuzan Mohamed (Bronze Star) |
| 2010 | Dhanish Mohamed Ameen (Gold Star)
Hussain Zameel (Silver Star) Ali Jaishan Amir (Bronze Star) |
| 2011 | Ahmed Shaffan Mohamed (Gold Star)
Ahmed Hindham (Silver Star) Mohamed Maeesh (Bronze Star) |
| 2012 | Yoosuf Ahmed (Gold Star)
Rai Samad (Silver Star) Asbaadh Mohamed (Bronze Star) |
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in Maldives
Year 2007
| Student Name | Subject | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Maumoon Saleem | English As A Second Language | 4th |
| Mohamed Ibrahim Hamdi | Art | 7th |
Year 2008
| Student Name | Subject | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shahid Hassan | Fisheries Science(Maldives) | 1st |
| Ihusan Adam | Physics | 1st |
| Ahmed Nashwan Abdul Matheen | Computer Studies | 1st |
| Hassan Ahmed Shamee | Fisheries Science(Maldives) | 2nd |
| Ali Ayyadh Ahmed | Travel And Tourism | 3rd |
| Hassan Rushdhan Mohamed Arif | Travel And Tourism | 5th |
| Ibrahim Lameer Abdul Baree | Travel And Tourism | 7th |
| Saifulla Waseel | Travel And Tourism | 8th |
| Abdulla Naeem | Travel And Tourism | 10th |
| Gais Ahmed | Computer Studies | 9th |
Year 2009
| Student Name | Subject | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Zeek Unais | Travel And Tourism | 2nd |
| Arushad Ahmed | Computer Studies | 3rd |
| Yusuf Shah Ahmed | English As A Second Language | 4th |
| Sulthan Saamee Abdul Rahman Ageel | English As A Second Language | 6th |
| Mohamed Sameer | Travel And Tourism | 7th |
| Hussain Anees Ali | Travel And Tourism | 10th |
| Sivasuntharan Sundaramuruty | Mathematics | 10th |
Year 2010
| Student Name | Subject | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanish Mohamed Ameen | Mathematics | 1st |
| Ibrahim Egan | Mathematics | 1st |
| Ismail Zaan Fathuhulla | Computer Studies | 2nd |
| Mohamed Azman Adam | Travel And Tourism | 4th |
Year 2011
| Student Name | Subject(s) | World Rank(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Shaffan Mohamed | Computer Studies Biology Chemistry Physics | 1st 6th 7th 9th |
| Ahmed Hindham | Travel And Tourism | 1st |
| Ahmed Siban | Art | 9th |
Year 2012
| Student Name | Subject | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jazlaan | English as a Second Language | 1st |
| Ali Iyaz | History | 6th |
| Janaan | Travel & Tourism | 8th |
Notable alumni
Majeedhiyya school has produced 6 out of 7 Presidents of the Maldives and various other well-known figures in the country. Some notable alumni include:
Presidents
- Mohamed Amin Didi - 1st President of the Maldives from January 1, 1953 to August 21, 1953. The principal of Majeedhiyya School from 1946 to 1953.
- Ibrahim Nasir - 2nd President of the Maldives from 1968 to 1978. Prime Minister of the Maldives from 1957 to 1968.
- Maumoon Abdul Gayoom - 3rd President of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008.
- Mohamed Nasheed - 4th President of the Maldives from 2008 to 2012. First democratically elected president.
- Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik - 5th President of the Maldives from 2012 to 2013.
- Abdulla Yameen - 6th President of the Maldives from 2013 to 2018.
- Ibrahim Mohamed Solih - 7th President of the Maldives since 2018.
Educationists
The following are some educationists whose working career was spent almost exclusively in the service of education in apolitical capacities.
- Dr Hassan Hameed
- Dr Ahmed Anwar
Military personnel
- Major General (Rtd) Moosa Ali Jaleel - Former Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives from 2008 to 2012. And a hero who played an important role in the victory against terrorists attack on 3 November 1988.
- Mohamed Nazim - Former Colonel and the Defence Minister of Maldives from 2012. As of 2017 Dec, he has been imprisoned for terrorism charges for 13 years.
Doctors
Dr Abdulla Waheed Dr Mohamed Waheed
Pilots
- Captain Ibrahim Rasheed (Saila)
Athletes
- Ali Ashfaq - Most well-known athlete in the Maldives nicknamed "Dhagandey" or Iron-man, widely regarded as the one of the best football player in South Asia region. And the best Maldivian football player of all time. Also the captain of the Maldives national football team at the present.
- Ibrahim Fazeel - A famous football player in Maldives known by the name "Oppo". And a key player in Maldives national football team, contributed to various victories in some international matches.