Every year, I find this a very difficult task, for a very simple reason, and that is that I have so much to say but so little space to say it in. I commence this editorial piece by mentioning the pride that overwhelms me in my knowledge that this is out third yearbook. It seems to me to be only yesterday when we decided it was time to start issuing our own yearbook. Since then a great deal has taken place, most importantly the flourishing of Riyada Language School, and the strong well-established reputation it has earned. Another abundant source of my pride, is the fact that this past academic year saw the graduation of our very first class; it was a memorable moment seeing them standing there at their graduation party.

All this could not have been possible, if it were not for the remarkable staff of teachers. We have made it our duty to teach our students not only the different syllabi, but moreover lessons in self-respect and respect of others, self-integrity, honesty, a sense of responsibility, and we have fostered and nurtured in them skills that will help, if not ensure their success, whatever walks of life they choose to proceed in, such as self-reliance and the importance of analytical, critical thinking.

Our strategy in recruiting teachers has enabled us to have amongst our staff some of the most experienced teachers in Alexandria, passing down that experience to a new younger generation that guarantee these ongoing high standards, we continuously send off our teachers to both internal and external courses.

Furthermore, it gives me great pleasure to announce an unprecedented act, and that is the offering of five scholarships to the top five students of El Adadiya Certificate in Alexandria, because of our firm belief in the leading educational role that we must undertake. This step will allow these students to benefit from the professional staff that we have, helping them to extend and develop their abilities, as well as encourage our own students to excel by creating a highly competitive atmosphere that will assuredly be benefited from all.

Last but not least, I would like to sincerely thank the parents for helping us to implement our principles through their support, and belief in our abilities, thus boosting our confidence and spurring us to carry on with what we have begun.

School Principal
Maysa Abaza