Mawakeb International School graduation ceremony for the year 2023-2024

Accountability, Guidance, Acceptance, Esteem, Dedication, Compassion...

These fundamental values are deeply ingrained in the ambitions, character, and essence of our graduates. They have consistently demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a positive outlook when facing various challenges, including combating a pandemic and supporting countries in distress.

Today, we honor a major achievement in your academic career and the deep exploration of self that has characterized your experience at Al Mawakeb. Words cannot fully express the immense pride and joy we feel for the person you have grown into. We hope that the knowledge and wisdom you've gained here will guide you toward a promising and successful future. You embody our highest aspirations, core values, and the hopeful vision that the world of tomorrow can indeed be a better place.

As we gather to celebrate your accomplishments, let's take a moment to consider the profound influence of education, especially the lasting significance of reading. Throughout your school years, amid the flurry of homework, tests, and extracurricular engagements, reading has consistently served as a vital force, deepening your grasp of your studies and the world around you. It has expanded your horizons, contributing to the development of the well-rounded individual you have become.

In January 2024, the school initiated Al Mawakeb Reads, driven by the conviction that reading transcends mere literacy or education. It's about sparking creativity and innovation. Reading stands as a powerful indicator of success, enabling individuals to explore new realms and ideas that motivate and challenge them to develop further.

Throughout the years, we've discovered that our fundamental principles of tolerance, acceptance, care, and respect are strengthened by the act of reading. Engaging with diverse perspectives allows us to understand and experience the world from different viewpoints. Daily, we observe how reading fosters empathy by delving into various cultures, histories, and life experiences, thereby enhancing our connection to the broader world.







Words, whether they appear in books, articles, or signs, ignite creativity and inspire transformation. Joseph Addison famously remarked, "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." It nurtures our intellectual curiosity, drives our creative processes, and opens new doors for advancement and discovery. As you embark on a new chapter of your lives, cherish the invaluable lessons gleaned from your reading. True progress hinges on knowledge, and there is no better avenue to acquire this knowledge than delving into the written word. Class of 2024, we hope you find places where you are appreciated, where your voice is heard, and where your talents are recognized. We wish for you to discover joy, inspiration, and countless opportunities for growth. May your thirst for knowledge remain strong, and may the wisdom you gain light your way to success.

You belong to the Class of 2023, and the world is eager to listen to what you have to say.