Ahmed Amin Abdirahman Sheikh from Al-Azaar High School who scored a B+ is lifted shoulder high by teachers and students during celebrations/STEPHEN ASTARIKO
Al-Azaar High School, a private school in Garissa Township, has once again outshoned public secondary schools in the county for the fourth consecutive year.
The school also produced one of the best students in Northeastern, Mohamed Abdirizack Osman, scoring an A- of 75 points.
Speaking at the school compound when he joined the school fraternity in celebrations, a jubilant Mohamed said that the results did not come as a surprise to him, noting that it took sheer hard work, determination, prayers, and help from his teachers, parents, and fellow students to post the good grades.
"The journey has been long and rigorous, but with the support that I got, I managed to overcome all the obstacles, and here I am celebrating my good grades,” said Mohamed.
Mohamed, who wants to pursue a course in the medical field, said that it has always been his dream since he was a child, expressing optimism that he will get a chance to actualize his dream.
"I am almost closer to achieving my dream. But I am also awake to the fact that the real hard work is just about to begin. I promise to give my all and never disappoint all those who continue supporting my education journey,” he said.
On her part, Sumeya Ali, 17, also from Al-Azaar, who emerged as the best female student in the region with a B+, said that her good grades should act as a motivation to fellow girls students that they can equally perform well if they work hard.
Sumeya Ali, from Al-Azaar High School, speaking to the press/STEPHEN ASTARIKOSumeya, who was accompanied by her father, said she wants to pursue an engineering course at the university, exuding confidence that she will succeed.
“I am determined to break the barrier in my community. As you are aware, not many girls in my community take engineering courses. I want to lead the way. And with the help of my parents, I am sure I will achieve this,” she said.
Mohamud Shukri, Sumeya’s father, who could not hide his joy, promised to continue supporting his daughter until she achieves her dream.
"What I want to tell my fellow parents is to fully support their children’s education because it’s the only gift that you can give to your child. And let us not dictate to our children the courses that they should pursue at higher institutions of learning. Let them take up courses that are of their own choice,” he said.
Ahmedamin Abdirahman Sheikh, who scored a B+, said that he was looking forward to pursuing a healthcare course at the university.
Ahmed Amin Abdirahman Sheikh from Al-Azaar High School speaking to the press, he scored a B+/STEPHEN ASTARIKO“I have seen people suffering from different ailments in the world and in our region. I believe I can positively contribute toward alleviating this suffering once I get the required knowledge in a specific field related to health matters,” he said.
Lunai Godfrey, a teacher at the school, said that the school has been steadily stamping its authority in national exams.
“The results that we are celebrating today are the fruits of years of sustained hard work from all stakeholders. We are reflecting on results that mirror who we are. It’s a reflection of who we are and what we have been doing on the ground. Remaining consistent throughout the years has always been our biggest motivator,” he said.
He added, "Special praise to our former students who remained disciplined and focused throughout the year and did everything with military precision. We want to thank the manager of the school for providing an enabling conducive environment that made it possible for us to achieve these good results.”
