Oman

Indian School Sur celebrates milestone with playground inauguration

 
Sur: Indian School Sur inaugurated its new playground and the foundation stone laying ceremony for its upcoming Multipurpose Hall and Additional Classrooms last week.

The event, which took place on Friday saw a gathering of parents, students, and other dignitaries.

The ceremony commenced with the foundation stone laying for the Multipurpose Hall and Additional Classrooms, officiated by Dr Sivakumar Manickam, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman. This was followed by a plaque unveiling ceremony, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter in the school's development.

A highlight of the evening was the inauguration of the school's long-awaited playground. Syed Salman, Vice-Chairman & Director In-Charge of Indian School Sur, had the honor of cutting the ribbon to officially open the playground. The ceremony also featured a symbolic balloon released by Dr Sivakumar Manickam, representing the soaring aspirations of the school community.

In his address, Dr. Sivakumar Manickam emphasized the crucial role of playgrounds in a child's holistic development. He commended the efforts of the current and previous School Management Committees, the principal, parents, and all stakeholders for their contributions to the school's progress. Dr. Manickam notably referred to Indian School Sur as 'a jewel among all the Indian schools in Oman,' highlighting its significance in the community.

Mrs. Nishreen Basheer, Treasurer of the School Management Committee, delivered a warm welcome address, setting a positive tone for the evening's proceedings.

The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including, Mr. Syed Salman, Vice-Chairman & Director In-Charge, Indian School Sur, Mr. Krishnendhu S., Chair-Grievance Committee & Director In-Charge of Indian School Sur, Mr. Nidheesh Kumar P.P., Finance Director, Indian Schools in Oman, Mr. Vinoba M.P., Sr. Principal and Educational Advisor, Dr. Gokuldas, Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman, Mr. Vijay Saravanan, Director, Indian Schools in Oman, Mr. Mohammed Ali Musallam Al Alawi, Section Head, Dept of Lands, Ministry of Education, Mr. Ifthikar Ali Khan, Director Operations, OMIFCO, Mr. Mohammed Ameen, Managing Director, Sea Pride LLC, and other invited special invited guests