Msheireb Galleria brings ‘Back-to-School’ nostalgia with educational fun

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s "Back-to-School” campaign, taking place at Msheireb Galleria until tomorrow, continues to draw large crowds of children to the educational and fun-filled activities.Mostafa Sawda, project manager of Me Visual Company for the Back-to-School event, told Gulf Times that this year’s edition, themed "My School, My Second Home”, offers a blend of interactive experiences and a journey back in time."There are several engaging activities for children,” he said, noting the ‘Checklist’ competition is comprised of various stages; from The Stage, Arts and Crafts, The Classroom and Workshops to Reading Corner, Donation Station, Stationery and Retail, Canteen, and The Bus.The event includes a nostalgic "Classroom,” showcasing old school books, tools, pictures, films, and other educational materials, allowing visitors to reminisce about their own school days."This serves as a flashback to the Qatari schools in the 80s,” Sawda said, allowing participants to take pictures and post it on a dedicated wall.He said part of the activity is donating to Education Above All (EAA) where participants can buy from participating retailers, show their receipts, and get a stamp – required to complete the checklist.The campaign, organised in collaboration with Mowasalat (Karwa), Msheireb Properties, and Me Visual Company, aims to prepare students for the new academic year (2024-2025) with a range of recreational and educational activities.Sawda cited the uniqueness and popularity of the campaign, saying: "We invite students from different schools to participate, but due to high demand, we can’t expand it much. We are full every day because of the checklist competition.”He added that the event has become an annual tradition for families and children, expressing optimism for more exciting additions planned for future editions.