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Majeediyya school 88th anniversary parade 25th april 2015
Majeedhiyya 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 Majeedhiyya 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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History
Majeedhiyya 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 Majeedhiyya". In 2010, with the introduction of primary schools, Majeedhiyya became the open to female students as well.
Majeedhiyya 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 Majeedhiyya Award
The Best All Round Student Award was renamed as Stars of Majeedhiyya Award starting from the 2009 batch.
Notable Alumni
Majeedhiyya school has produced 5 out of 6 Presidents of the Maldives and various other well-known figures in the country. This list include a few.