Reach British School's Year 12 student, Abdelsalam, has been named one of the winners in the Library Pioneers Competition by the Department of Culture and Tourism. Abdelsalam was recognised as one of the top three winners at the 2023 Reading Pioneers Competition, held at Khalifa Central Library. He demonstrated his expertise in Arabic and storytelling by delivering excellent reading summaries in Classical Arabic, with precise pronunciation and flawless grammar. It adds to a strong record in Arabic at Reach, including spelling bee success for our primary and secondary students. "I am incredibly proud of this achievement. It is thanks to the unwavering support of my teachers and the school that I have reached this milestone,” shared Abdelsalam. The 2023 Reading Pioneers Competition highlights the importance of the Arabic language in shaping students' characters and strengthening their national identity. It encourages students to hone their writing skills, extract essential ideas, and articulate their thoughts on the material they have read. Head of Arabic, Ms Wafaa Abdelaziz, expressed her pride in Abdelsalam's dedication and passion for excellence: "Abdelsalam deserves to win and we are so proud of him! At Reach, students are provided with abundant opportunities to thrive and realize their full potential. Through our tailored programmes and supportive atmosphere, students like Abdelsalam can excel and establish a foundation for lifelong success." Principal, Mr Craig Halsall, also praised Abdelsalam, stating: "I am truly impressed by the determination and success of RBS students, especially Abdelsalam. He embodies ambition and drive, setting a high standard for himself and achieving remarkable results. It fills me with pride to see such motivated individuals within our school community." Once again, congratulations Abdelsalam! Your success is our school's success!
