Doha Academy Honors Outstanding Achievements of Students and Educators at Prestigious Ceremony
Doha Academy celebrated the exceptional achievements of its students and educators at a heartfelt ceremony held to honor their contributions to academic and creative excellence. The event, attended by students, parents, staff, and distinguished guests, reflected the school’s commitment to offering children an education for life—one that inspires success, creativity, and perseverance on both regional and global stages.
The ceremony was a tribute to students who excelled in academic examinations and creative competitions, as well as to the educators whose unwavering guidance helped them reach these significant milestones.
Celebrating Student Achievements
The event recognized the following students for their remarkable accomplishments:
• Abdelrahman Hazem Ahmed Fouad Moustafa
• Achieved Grade A in three subjects in the May/June 2024 Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary Level examinations.
• Received the Highest Mark in the World in Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary Chemistry and Physics.
• Zayan Ahamed Rahuman Mohamed Rifkhan
• Secured Grade 8 or above in five subjects across the November 2023 and May/June 2024 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE examinations.
• Mohamad Ali Zaitoon
• Earned the Highest Mark in the Middle East in Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Biology in November 2023.
• Deema Abdulaziz Al-Ghali Al-Marri
• Awarded 1st Place in the prestigious “Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Child Creativity 2024” in Religious Studies and Research.
• Layal Abdulaziz Al-Ghali Al-Marri
• Honored with 3rd Place in the “Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Child Creativity 2024” in the Short Stories category.
Honoring Dedicated Educators
The school also presented the Exemplary Educator Award to three exceptional teachers who have been instrumental in their students’ success:
• Mr. Tarek Foraida, for guiding students to achieve the Highest Scores in the Middle East in Biology, contributing to the 2023 Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards.
• Mr. Ibrahim Abou Dib, for mentoring students to secure the Highest Marks in the World in Physics, earning recognition at the 2024 Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards and High Achievers Awards.
• Mr. Steven Mockbill, for leading students to achieve the Highest Marks in the World in Chemistry, ensuring their eligibility for the 2024 Pearson awards.
Words of Pride and Gratitude
During the ceremony, Mr. Edward Cooper, Principal of Doha Academy, commended the honorees:
“Once again Doha Academy has demonstrated the commitment of its Vision to be an accessible, all-inclusive and outstanding school. These are amazing results which reflect the extremely hard work of our students, the skills of our teachers, and the unerring support of our parents. To achieve these awards in all three sciences is wonderful.”
Sheikha Anwar Bint Nawaf Al Thani, CEO of Al Faleh Educational Holding Q.P.S.C., shared her heartfelt appreciation for the awardees:
“Today, we honor not just individual accomplishments, but the collective effort that defines Doha Academy. Our students and educators embody the values of hard work, creativity, and determination, showing us what is possible when talent is nurtured with care and guidance. You have made Doha Academy a place where potential is realized, and success is built with purpose.”
A Celebration of Purpose
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of trophies and warm congratulations to the honorees. It was a moment to recognize the hard work, dedication, and collective effort of the entire Doha Academy community. These achievements reflect the school’s mission of offering children an education for life—one that fosters not only academic success but also personal growth and a love of learning.
About Doha Academy
Doha Academy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Faleh Educational Holding Q.P.S.C. and is a nationally and internationally accredited independent group of co-educational schools situated in Doha, Qatar. It warmly welcomes all Kindergarten (aged 3) to Year 13 (aged 18) students and offers a blended curriculum comprised of the National Curriculum for England, Cambridge International Curriculum, and Qatar’s National Curriculum. The school very successfully prepares students for UK-assessed IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations in Year 11 and Advanced Level examinations in Year 12 and 13.
Doha Academy was founded by Dr. Sheikha Aisha Bint Faleh Al Thani in September 2000. It now comprises three schools – DA Al Waab, DA Salwa, and Doha International Kindergarten – educating over 2000 students representing on average 55 nationalities. In addition to an emphasis upon literacy and numeracy development, Doha Academy also promotes inclusion through differentiated practice and provision. Embedded in all of its practices is the promotion of Islamic teachings and principles.
