Ahazaza Independent School in Muhanga district hosted a joyous celebration on July 14, to honor the remarkable achievements of their students in the Cambridge checkpoint exams. The event brought together parents, pupils, teachers, employees, and the school’s founders, creating an atmosphere of pride and happiness.
The interim Director of Ahazaza Independent School, Flavien Muhire, opened the event with an inspiring welcome speech. He highlighted the collective joy and pride felt by everyone associated with the school.
Muhire praised the students’ exceptional skills and excellent grades in English, Mathematics, and Sciences, emphasizing their success in the international Cambridge exams.
One of the most notable achievements highlighted by Muhire was the students’ success in passing the first level English test, a challenge typically undertaken by native speakers.
Muhire credited this accomplishment to Raina Luff, the school’s founder, who made it possible for Ahazaza Independent School to offer this exam in Rwanda, making it the only school in the country to do so.
Cambridge International Education sets rigorous standards for successful candidates, requiring a minimum score of 33/50 in English, 31/50 in Mathematics, and 31/50 in Sciences. Ahazaza Independent School takes immense pride in surpassing these benchmarks, demonstrating their students’ outstanding performance.
Mrs. Raina Luff, the esteemed founder of Ahazaza Independent School, expressed her gratitude via an online message to the administrators, teachers, pupils, and especially the parents for their unwavering support.
She attributed the school’s success to the collective cooperation and dedication of everyone involved, acknowledging that such impressive results would not have been possible without the community’s combined efforts.
In her address, Raina urged parents to keep their children away from electronic devices, especially smartphones. She emphasized the importance of children understanding that they do not need electronic devices at this stage, citing laws in European countries like France and Belgium that prohibit young children from using technological devices due to their adverse effects on brain development.
Dr. Dusingize Marie Paul, the leader of the Parents and Teachers Association, expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to the event’s success. She praised the school’s administrators, students, and parents for their dedication and hard work.
Representing Ahazaza Non-Governmental Organization, Mr. Jean Baptiste Hategekimana thanked the school management for their daily efforts toward achieving the school’s goals. He also disclosed plans to construct modern buildings for a secondary school, ensuring a seamless continuation of education at an international level.
Daniel Habyarimana, the Director of Education in the Muhanga district, lauded the performance of Ahazaza School. He expressed pride in having Ahazaza as part of the Muhanga district, highlighting the school’s accomplishments compared to nearly 200 other schools in the region.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening interactions among parents, teachers, and the school administration to enhance the educational experience. Habyarimana encouraged parents to allocate time and resources for their children to explore different places beyond Muhanga, promoting socialization and enriching their overall development.
Concluding his remarks, Habyarimana urged private schools, including Ahazaza Independent School, to align with state education programs such as the Student Data Management System (SDMS). He emphasized the need to bridge any gaps between private and public schools, ensuring a cohesive and integrated educational landscape.
