General Administration: Launch of "Creativity Day" at the Latin Patriarchate Schools - Palestine Ramallah, General Administration: Under the title "Creativity Day," the General Administration of the Latin Patriarchate Schools in Palestine celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2022, under the patronage of the Latin Patriarchal Vicar in Jerusalem, His Excellency Bishop William Shomali, the launch of the "Creative Student" competition at the Red Crescent Theater in Ramallah. The event was attended by administrative and teaching staff, students, and participating parents. The aim of this competition is to highlight the special talents and abilities of our students, fostering a spirit of competition and creativity among the participants, contributing to the intellectual, artistic, and educational development of the students.
After welcoming the attendees, the General Director, Father Dr. Ya'qub Rafidi, stated: "The Latin Patriarchate Schools believe that art is a fundamental nucleus in the components of human culture, providing people with an opportunity to express themselves on all life topics. Art is a means to preserve identity and heritage, and it is also a means of dialogue because nations communicate through the gateway of art. This emphasizes the importance of arts in bringing people together and enhancing their advancement, as well as conveying a clear message about moderation and respect for others, which are fundamental values adopted by the Latin Patriarchate Schools."
In his speech, the event patron, His Excellency Bishop William Shomali, said: "This activity stems from the belief of our schools in comprehensive integrated education, which develops not only the mind but also the emotions, imagination, social intelligence, and self-confidence. We have seen today, in the Book of Genesis, after all the six days of creation, the verse says, 'God saw that it was good.' In the last verse, it says, 'And God saw that it was very good.' Today, at the end of the first Creativity Day for the Latin Patriarchate Schools in Palestine, we say, what we have seen and heard and witnessed was good, even better, delightful, and more creative."
"Creativity Day" is being held for the first time in our schools to be an annual approach integrated into the curricula, school programs, and activities, creating a state of positive competition among peers. It is worth noting that the "Creative Student" competition began at the beginning of the school year, targeting students from the seventh to eleventh grade in all Latin Patriarchate Schools in Palestine in five areas: singing, playing instruments, drawing, writing, and traditional Palestinian dance. To follow up on this competition, an internal committee was formed from our schools' specialized teachers in each field. The final elimination was held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, to select the top three performances in each field, qualifying them for the final stage of the Creativity Day. The competition results were announced by a panel of expert judges: Mr. Said Abu Ma'alla, Arabic language teacher at the American Arab University, Mr. Abdul Hadi Yaish, a visual artist, Mr. George Abu Ghazaleh, from Ramallah Municipality, and Mr. Ibrahim Najem, a musician from Edward Said Institute.
Winners in the first place for singing:
Kinda Salous (Latin School, Nablus) Winners in the second place for singing:
Lord Salem (Latin School, Aboud) Winners in the third place for singing:
Laith Sarras (Latin School, Beit Jala)
Winners in the first place for playing instruments:
Fareed Ghazi (Latin School, Taybeh) Winners in the second place for playing on a music instruments:
Ruha Khader (Al-Ahliyyah College School, Ramallah) Winners in the third place for playing on a music instruments:
- Natalie Banoura (Beit Sahour Latin School), Winners in the first place for drawing:
- Dana Qahir (Latin School, Taybeh), Winners in the second place for drawing:
- Abdul Salam Al Nadi (Latin School, Birzeit), Winners in the third place for drawing:
- Lamar Sawalha (Al-Ahliyyah College School, Ramallah), Winners in the first place for writing:
- Saba Khalifa (Latin School, Beit Jala), Winners in the second place for writing:
- Sarah Al Kahla (Latin School, Taybeh), Winners in the third place for writing:
- Leen Bayatneh (Latin School, Birzeit), Winners in the first place for traditional Palestinian dance:
- Latin School Al-Zabbadeh group, Winners in the second place for traditional Palestinian dance(Dabke):
- Latin School Aboud group Winners, in the third place for traditional Palestinian dance:
- Holy Family Group - Gaza The winners received the following prizes: a shield for the winning school, and prizes for the singing, drawing, writing, and instrument playing competition winners: $200 for the first place, $150 for the second place, and $100 for the third place. For the traditional Palestinian dance, 200 shekels for each student for the first place, 150 shekels for each student for the second place, and 100 shekels for each student for the third place, in addition to the shield. We congratulate all the winners and consider all those who have reached this stage as winners. We wish progress, success, and excellence to our schools.
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