Know about TUXA!
Tuxa, the Technology Union of X-Azharians is an association of past pupils of Technology stream in Al-Azhar who work voluntarily to empower the quality of education provided for the technology students through conducting several programmes like extra support classes, motivational programmes, providing extra learning resources, organizing sessions to clear the doubts of technology related subjects and revision sessions are some of them.
TUXA was formed in the year 2019, first in the name of Tech Union by the old boys of Technology stream from 2015 and 2016 batches. Then, they united all the students who were following Technology stream to their association. Later, they joined the old girls of the Technology stream to the unit and the Tech union was renamed as Technology Union of X Azharians.
First meeting
After joining the girls to the unit the first meeting was held at the school auditorium about sharing the responsibilities and appointing members to the union. Though it is one unit, both the girls and boys will work separately. The girls’ unit will function as Bio-Tech wing and the boys as E-Tech wing. But, when a common event is planned both the wings will join together and work as one.
The board members of the union are as follows, Mr.M.M.M Ashraf (Reading Law) is the president of boys’ wing while Ms.M.N. F Zainab (Reading BICT) is appointed as the president for the girls’ wing. And MrU.M Zahran (Reading HND in Construction Technology) and Ms.M.H. F Hishma (Reading BTMMW) are given the responsibility as the secretaries of the union.
The first event
The first event that held was a career guidance workshop for the Technology students of 2020 batch on 2020.06.30. The next event that was planned was a chain of practical demonstration sessions at the school premises for the Engineering Technology students. Revision classes were also held for the 2020 batch students along with the support from past pupils of Al-Azhar.
Several brothers and sisters who are currently following courses at universities of Sri Lanka volunteered to help with the studies of the little brothers and sisters who were to sit for the Advanced Level examinations that year. Especially, MS. Ishara Sadiq (Reading MBBS) and Mr. Muzny Zuhair (Reading Engineering) supported to enhance the education of the students. In the latter part of 2020, a series of study sessions for the Technology stream students were also conducted by the board members.
This year due to covid situations all over the country, few events were programmed via zoom. Recently a motivational programme was hosted by the resource person Mr. Rushdhi Hadhi about the higher education options available for the students. And, before that another event was also held via zoom regarding the process of applying for the university courses.
Other Associations and Clubs of the Al-Azhar school
Some other clubs also function at school which immensely support the school in the process of development.
The Gavel club
The Gavel club which was launched ceremoniously on 2017.09.28. The aim of this club is to improve the English speaking ability of the students. The presence of Mr. Shazry and Mr. Shamil who have won the Eminent Toastmasters Award made the event more special and interesting. The English teachers Mrs.MA.S Nihara and Mr.A.S.M Azmy are the teachers in charge of this club and the club members include Mr.M.H.M Ammar, Ms.M.N. F Hashma and Ms. Nadha and Ms. A Aqeela.The club is planning events every year to empower the public speaking and eradicate the stage fear of the students.
Robotic Camp
The students of the Technology club of the Al-Azhar school had organized a Robotic Camp with the help of the IT teacher Mr. A. Sajah to bring into light the special hidden abilities of the students who are showing interest in the field of Information Technology and Modern Technology.
The cultural club of Al-Azhar
The Majlis, is the cultural club of the school which is functioning to enhance the religious values of the students. The teachers Mrs.Masakeen and Mrs. Hani are guiding the students in planning different programmes. Ms.M.R. F Atheefa, Ms. Mafaza Mr. Sharaf and Mr. Hathim are some of the board members of the club. Planning special programmes on special days of Muslims such as the Prophet’s birth day, maintaining and teaching the morals and discipline at school, arranging religious sermons on every Fridays are some of the activities performed by this club.
The Art club of Al-Azhar
The Art club, with the in charge teachers Mrs.Noorjahan and Mrs.Rifana and the board members Ms. Naseeha, Ms. Sajidha and Ms. Saliha etc. are responsible for conducting art exhibitions, preparing students for the art competitions, and painting and decorating the walls of the school.
The Science Club of Al-Azhar
With the guidance of the teachers Mrs.Rizana, Mrs.Zeenathunnissa, Mrs.Risana and Mrs.Halfiya functions the Science Club of the school. The club members Mr. Hamas, Mr. Ammar, Ms. Hashma.Ms. Aqeela and many others are providing their assistance in organizing programmes like extra classes for the students who score low in science examinations, preparing students every year for the ‘’Young Inventors competition”, safeguarding the equipment and instruments of the science laboratories, and holding workshops to encourage students to learn science with enthusiasm are some of the tasks carried out by this club.
The Media club of Al-Azhar
The Media club which is one of the prominent clubs of the school which is rending its service with the aid of the teachers Mrs.Rizwan, Mrs.Fasrina and Mrs.Mizra. The club members Mr. Rizny, Mr. Hathim, Ms. Aqeela, Ms. Shahla and Ms. Nafla etc. The club is contributing the school by coordinating the daily assembly of the school, conducting career guidance workshops, motivational programmes and posting school related events on social media platforms and connecting past pupils all over the world with the school.
The clubs and associations that function at school are better ways to encourage the students to show their talents, take duties and responsibilities and prepare them to face the future fearlessly. Therefore, there is no doubt that the students at AL-Azhar National School will be ready to take responsibilities on their own and will also face the society with self-confidence.
