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Queen Rania inspects ... ... FINAL ADD |
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[04/11/2009 18:37] |
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Queen Rania then headed to the nearby Asma Bin Yazeed Elementary School for Girls, accompanied by Yousef Nader, CEO of the Nader Group and sponsor of the school.
Her Majesty checked on progress made at the school and joined a number of local Madrasati volunteers hailing from the All Jordan Youth Commission, the Municipality of Jerash and the nearby vocational training school.
Her Majesty toured the newly paved school yard where a group of volunteers were engaged in mural painting and met a young Jordanian artist, Nadine Lama, who told Her Majesty about her experience working with the school.
Queen Rania also spoke to Ala’a, a volunteer from Al Ahlia University, who explained how a number of University students have been volunteering in other Madrasati Schools located in Zarqa.
In a meeting with the teachers at the school, Her Majesty then discussed ways in which the new developments encouraged staff to find creative teaching methods and tools.
No longer distracted by crumbling walls and flaking plaster, both teachers and students now concentrate better.
These schools form part of Phase II of Madrasati, which Queen Rania launched in April 2009.
Phase II is finalizing construction work on 98 public schools in Jerash, Ajloun, Balqa and Madaba, by harnessing the efforts of the public and private sectors, local community and civil society entities- 80% of the work has already been completed.
The Madrasati initiative is more than just bricks and mortar.
Through targeted educational programs and activities, the project seeks a new approach to education, by delivering a high-quality learning environment which fosters creativity and motivation.
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