Special care for Special child

Athena Private School for Special Education yesterday opened its doors in Bahrain offering kids with special needs a “conducive and supportive learning environment” to nurture their abilities meeting international standards. Built on a sprawling 6000 square meter area in Buquwah, the facility was inaugurated by Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa as deputised by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

The mission, according to Athena, is to provide a happy, secure, and stimulating learning environment in which all members of the school community learn, care, and achieve success together. Philippine President’s Envoy to the GCC countries Dr Amable Aguiluz, the school’s board Chairman, Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi, senior officials and academics were present. Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa conveyed the greetings and respect of HRH the Premier to the officials in charge of the school and his best wishes for every success in serving students with special needs.

He stressed the great care accorded by the government to the education sector, being a key player in sustainable development. “Providing modern education to people with special needs and integrating them into the community represents one of the bright aspects of the Kingdom’s educational march which spans for around 100 years,” said Shaikh Khalifa. He praised Athena Private School for students with special needs, describing it as an added value to the educational sector in Bahrain given its modern educational facilities and highly qualified administrative and educational staff.

The Education Minister extended sincere thanks and respect to HRH the Premier for patronising the ceremony, lauding his continuous support to the educational sector as one of the main contributors to the kingdom’s comprehensive development. The Minister praised the educational accomplishments since the launching of the regular education 100 years ago, commending the unflinching support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.

The Education Minister shed light on the ministry’s initiatives and procedures to serve students with special needs who proved their capability to stand out, excel and take part actively in the Kingdom’s development process. Dr Aguiluz extended thanks and respect to HRH the Premier for his support to education and keenness to provide all facilities to the private sector to invest in this vital sector.