Sheikh Mohammed mourns the death of Mariamma Varkey
01 Apr 2021
Staff Reporter
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, mourned the death of Mariamma Varkey on Thursday.
Sheikh Mohammed said on his Twitter account, “Mariamma Varkey moved to Dubai with her husband in 1959. Driven by an enduring passion for education, she started tens of schools with thousands of students inside and outside UAE. Mariamma recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of education in UAE and beyond. ”
The Varkey family received a series of telegrams, calls, and letters of condolence over the death of Mariamma, the mother of the founder and chairman of GEMS Education Group, Sunny Varkey.
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Queensland’s Minister for Education has urged Central Queenslanders to nominate a star in their school’s community.
Grace Grace said nominations opened Monday for the annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, recognising the educators and schools making an inspirational difference in their students’ lives.
“This annual program has been recognising and rewarding state schools for more than 21 years for their efforts in significantly improving student learning outcomes,” Ms Grace said.
“As Education Minister I have seen some amazing entrants and winners over the years and I look forward to seeing more examples of excellent teaching and leadership practices in 2021.”
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