The Deputy Governor of Riyadh attends the graduation ceremony of Misk Schools 2024 students
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Misk Foundation, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, attended the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of twelfth-grade students at Misk Schools (Class of 2024). The ceremony was held at the schools' campus in Riyadh, in the presence of a number of senior officials and parents, including His Excellency the Minister of Education, Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan, and the CEO of the Misk Foundation, Dr. Bader Al-Badr.
Misk Schools: A pioneering educational vision for shaping the future
The Misk Schools are one of the ambitious educational initiatives of the Misk Foundation, established by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in 2011 with the aim of empowering Saudi youth and equipping them with the skills necessary to lead the Kingdom's development. Since their inception, the schools have adopted a unique educational model that focuses on developing students' leadership, innovation, and critical thinking skills, and implementing the latest global curricula that integrate science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and the arts. This approach aims to prepare a generation capable of meeting the demands of the future economy and contributing effectively to achieving the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
The importance of the event and its role in supporting human capital
The graduation ceremony holds strategic importance as it represents the culmination of the Kingdom's efforts in investing in human capital. The graduation of this distinguished group of young people, who have gained admission to top international universities, reflects the success of the educational model offered by Misk Schools and underscores the leadership's commitment to providing high-quality education that rivals the best educational systems in the world. These graduates will serve as ambassadors for their nation, and it is expected that, upon completing their postgraduate studies, they will contribute to driving development and innovation across various vital sectors within the Kingdom, thus enhancing its standing on the international stage.
Details of the ceremony and honoring of graduates
Upon his arrival at the ceremony venue, His Royal Highness the Deputy Governor of Riyadh was received by His Excellency the Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the schools, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hayaza, the CEO of the Misk Foundation, and the Director General of the schools, Dr. Stephen Sommer. Immediately upon arrival, His Royal Highness viewed the mural “Determination to Begin… Pride to Achieve,” which showcased the most prominent international accreditations the schools have received and the prestigious university admissions achieved by their graduates. The ceremony began with verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech from the Director General of the schools, who thanked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his generous patronage and expressed his appreciation for the presence of His Royal Highness the Deputy Governor of Riyadh. He emphasized that the graduates not only represent the elite of the educational institution but also the future of the nation and its leaders. At the conclusion of the ceremony, His Royal Highness presented the graduates with their certificates, commemorative photographs were taken, and the graduates joined him in performing the traditional Saudi Ardah dance to celebrate this joyous occasion.
