847 students who took the secondary examinations last year were honored with the esteemed Top Achievers’ Award 2020-2021 by the government. The recipients received their awards at the grand ceremony held for the Top Achievers’ Award 2021-2022, which took place at the Dharubaaruge convention centre in Male’ City. Notable attendees included President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, First Lady Fazna Ahmed, and Vice President Faisal Naseem.
During the ceremony, President Solih personally presented awards to students who secured first place in the secondary examinations, as well as acknowledged top achievers who attained first place globally in specific subject categories. First Lady Fazna bestowed awards upon students who achieved second place, while Vice President Naseem recognized those who attained third place in their respective examinations. Additionally, ministers and heads of institutions also had the privilege of presenting trophies and certificates to these accomplished individuals.
Addressing the audience, Minister of Education Dr. Aishath Ali highlighted the significant increase in the number of high-achieving students. She noted that in the past, only 50 students were included in the top 10 rankings. However, with the implementation of a modern education system, the number of achievers has grown considerably. Dr. Ali attributed this progress to the increased dedication of teachers and their efforts to elicit excellent results from students, further emphasizing that recent changes in salary structures have enhanced their motivation. The availability of resources and various educational programs in schools has also played a vital role in cultivating a greater interest in learning among students.
Among the 6,360 candidates who took the secondary examinations last year, an impressive 844 students secured a position within the prestigious national top 10 rankings. This notable achievement included 11 students who ranked in the top 10 globally, while six individuals were honored with the High Achievement Award. Notably, this year marked a historic occasion as students from Al Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya had the opportunity to compete for this distinguished award for the first time ever.
