TNG celebrates Teachers’ Day and outstanding efforts

The Next Generation (TNG) School hosted its grand Teachers’ Day and Education Awards event at the Radisson Blu Hotel, which was an evening filled with gratitude, recognition and celebration.
The event was graced by representatives from Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), embassies of Pakistan, Spain, Turkiye, Bangladesh, Nepal and Indonesia, British Council, Microsoft, Doha British School and English Modern School and community leaders and members of civil society.
The evening commenced with a welcome and appreciation speech for the educators across all seven campuses by TNG CEO Shagufta Bakali. “As we celebrate today, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the remarkable journey we have undertaken together, and we look forward to a future brimming with shared success and growth. Thank you for being the driving force behind our exceptional journey.”
Unesco’s programme specialist (education) Farida Aboudan gave a keynote speech, followed by an address by TNG principal Ailia Rizvi, who recalled that “In Doha, TNG immediately felt like home, thanks to passionate educators committed to questioning and improving educational practices.
“Over the years, critical conversations and a focus on research have become integral to our learning experience. The outstanding results achieved by our students both inside and outside the classroom stand as a testament to this unwavering commitment to excellence.”
A panel discussion ensued, on ‘The Potential of Education Technology to Enhance Pedagogical Practices’, guided by chief technology officer Omer Faheem. The internal panellists included Emine Demir (headmistress, Nuaija Campus), Lutchmee Ramkhelawan (deputy headmistress, Ain Khalid Campus), Gagandeep Kaur (head of department, Commerce, Al Wakra Secondary Campus), Eisha Ali (teacher, Al Wukair Primary), Arif (head of department, Computer Science, Wakra Primary & Secondary Campus), and Aziz Ur Rehman (head of department, Science, Al Daayen Campus). Guest panellists were Simon Berry (principal, Doha British School, Ain Khalid Campus), Solange Jarjour (account manager, CTS, LSS on behalf of Microsoft) and Ahmed Javaid (CEO, Cytellite).
The subsequent Education Awards presentation exclusively recognised the outstanding contributions of specific organisations devoted to supporting education. Among those honoured were Ashghal, Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, Awqaf, and the Ministry of Culture.
The chief guests were MoEHE’s Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar al-Naama and Pakistan ambassador Muhemmed Aejaz. They lauded the school’s visionary approach in leveraging educational technology to enhance student learning outcomes, highlighting the institution’s steadfast commitment to remaining at the forefront of innovative and effective teaching methodologies.
Later in the programme, TNG director Riyaz Ahmed Bakali, took the stage and drew parallels between the irreversible transformation of a clay pot in an oven and the pivotal role educators play in moulding young minds.
He emphasised that, much like the permanence of a baked clay pot, the impact of educators endures, shaping the future of the students. In recognition of their dedicated efforts, he assured the educators that their hard work would be duly acknowledged, promising that no professional milestone would be beyond their reach. This resounding commitment resonated throughout his address, amplifying the sense of purpose and unity within the educational community.
The event reached its pinnacle as all seven campuses of TNG School were acknowledged for their exceptional contributions during the Campus Awards. The culmination of the evening was marked by a vote of thanks by CAO Shahla Riyaz Bakali.