Talented Young Ta’allum Writers Celebrate at MIA ‘Reading and Writing Challenge’ Awards Ceremony
In the inspiring surroundings of the Museum of Islamic Art, and with a gentle breeze blowing across the outdoor terrace, the winning, young Ta’allum writers were presented with their awards. The accolades were for their creative endeavours in the MIA ‘Reading and Writing Challenge’ Awards Ceremony. Nearly 40 students created short stories which were published in a print edition entitled ‘Qatar Stories’ The ceremony was attended by MIA staff, proud parents, leaders and teachers from the Ta’allum Academies. It was wonderful occasion, returning to such an event after so long restricted by the pandemic.
The MIA ‘Reading and Writing’ Challenge has become an established feature of Ta’allum’s learning calendar. It motivates and provides an incentive, purpose, and audience for our young people’s writing expression. The competition improves reading skills, creativity, and original thinking. The competition is in its 3rd year since its inception in 2017. It has become an eagerly awaited feature in the education department calendar.
Ta’allum issued special thanks to Susan Parker Leavy, Head of the MIA library, Mr.Salem Al Aswad, Director of Learning and Outreach, and the whole MIA team who dedicated so much of their time, working in partnership with Ta’allum. It is a special community partnership for Ta’allum.
The competition is the brainchild of Ms Mumtaz Moosa, Senior Librarian at Al Maha Boys’ Academy. She has been a driving force in the success of the competition.
The students’ adopted varied and ingenious story themes, often futuristic and portentous, sometimes patriotic, surprising, funny, adventurous, and always entertaining. A full list of winners is published below.
Ta’allum’s Director of Education, Dr. Mohammed Saefan, stressed Ta’allum’s commitment to the development of literacy skills, reading and writing, when he said ‘In this modern era of soundbites and instant communication, learning the craft of writing seems more important than ever. Reading and Writing are fundamental to ‘functioning’ in society, to developing minds and imagination and to how we discover new things. They are also powerful. Ideas written down have changed the destiny of men and nations.
Words are the building blocks of life. We are the result of words we have heard, read, or believed. What you become in the future will depend on the words you believe about yourself now. People, families, relationships, and even nations are built from words.’
Mr Ahmed Al Mannai, Ta’allum’s CEO expressed his admiration for the winners’ exploits, saying ‘It is with great pleasure that I express my appreciation and support for the MIA Reading and Writing Challenge. I congratulate the many students of Al Jazeera, Al Maha Boys and Al Maha Girls’ Academies whose stories grace the pages of this fine compilation. Congratulations to everyone on your achievements. I wish you all continued success and great enjoyment of reading and writing in the future.’
Award Winners and Their Story Titles
Secondary : |
Winning Students |
Story Titles |
AMAG |
Maram Eraky Mahrous |
The Portion of Confusion |
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Maissa Elsayed Elmnshawi |
Through the Decades |
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Tarteel Elamin Eman |
The Hourglass |
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Shooq Hassan Al-Malki |
Without a Trace |
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Jana Tariq Mehtab |
Are Books Meant to be magical? |
Primary: |
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AMAG |
Amna Youssif Al-Musleh |
Life in Qatar |
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Eiman Zafar |
The Mysterious Monkey |
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Aseel Salem Al-Aswad |
The Horse |
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Leen Fahad Al-Amoudi |
The Golden Necklace |
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Laial Moussa Aboumaali |
The Time Travel Journey |
Secondary : |
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AMAB |
Mohammed Obaid Al-Eida |
An Enlightening Escape |
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Omer Ayman |
Museum of Islamic Art |
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Mohamed Abdulqadar |
A Tour to MIA |
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Fahad Al Dosari |
My City (Arabic) |
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Mohaned Al Taher |
Life in Qatar |
Primary: |
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AMAB |
Mohammad Baqar |
The Golden Eagle |
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Adam Khan |
Lost IN MIA Library |
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Ghaith Kort |
The Ancient Days |
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Hassan Al Emadi |
Turki and the Wicked Genie |
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Amir Fakhro |
Qatar's Vision 2030 |
Primary: |
Yusuf Rizwan Ughradar |
The Lost Treasure |
AJA |
Abdul Aziz Al Thani |
The Mask |
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Adam Cottin |
Lost IN MIA Library |
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Ali Al Adba |
The Golden Falcon |
Secondary : |
Muhammed Ayaz |
The Master thief |
AJA |
Nathan Bryan |
The Iranian Astrolobe |
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Hamza Ul Hoque |
Pearl Diving and Qatar |
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Hashem Feroun |
The Princess's Necklace |
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Saeed Saleh |
The Two Lands |
Primary: |
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AJA |
Halima Farid |
Salma and the Fearless Falcon |
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Lora Darwish |
Watch out the bird is alive |
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Maryam Abdulaziz |
The stolen crown |
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Salma Mohamed |
What Makes the town alive |
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Noor Al Mudakha |
The School Trip |
Secondary : |
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AJA |
Muneera Abdulaziz Al-Dirhem |
The Cursed Necklace |
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Sumayya Nissmy |
Qatar 2030 |
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Fatima Al Hayki |
Riley's Separated Twin |
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Aisha Al Reyahi |
What will Happen Next? |
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Aisha Al Janahi |
Anywhere |
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Ghaya Hashim |
The Golden Falcon |