In a bid to improve academic rigour and fairness, Lautoka Muslim College has changed its criteria of awarding students at its prize-giving ceremony.
Principal Aiyaz Ali told the annual awards ceremony the school has moved away from the old aggregate prize getter system of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and most improved student.
“While this system served the college in previous years, it is no longer aligned with modern educational standards or encourages the level of healthy competition we aspire to cultivate,” Mr Ali said.
“To strengthen transparency, raise expectations and better reward merit, we introduced a standardised awards and prize-giving criteria which focuses on subject excellence, clear academic thresholds, fair and consistent recognition, and encouraging higher level of performance.”
Mr Ali said the new system was explained to the students and shared with parents and guardians through newsletters.
Chief guest at the awards ceremony, M Hanif Industries Ltd managing director Mohammed Hanif urged students to keep a positive mindset.
“To those who may not be receiving awards today, please remember that success has many parts,” Mr Hanif said.
“Awards are important, but they are not the only measure of your potential. What matters most is your attitude, your determination, and your willingness to keep moving forward.”
The dux award was won by Summayyah Sadiyah who scored 380 out of 400 in the internal examinations.
