Ministry of Education has instructed all schools to implement a new programme titled “Bingaa”, aimed at improving student behavior and instilling positive values.
In a circular issued to schools on Thursday and signed by Education Minister Dr Ismail Shafeeu, the ministry said the programme is designed to nurture good qualities and habits among students.
The circular noted that the vision of the National Curriculum is to prepare every child for life by developing their knowledge, skills and character through the education system. In line with this vision, schools have been instructed to prioritize nurturing students who are compassionate, kind, respectful and responsible within formal education.
Bingaa programme will run throughout the year and will be organized around monthly themes. It will be implemented in all schools with the participation of schools, parents and the wider community, with the aim of instilling strong values and positive habits in students.
A special committee has been established by the Ministry of Education to oversee the implementation of the programme. The committee will be responsible for sharing activities with schools, supporting implementation and evaluating the programme’s progress. Each month will focus on a specific theme, with the first theme being gratitude.
Activities under the Bingaa programme
According to the ministry, schools are required to carry out the following activities as part of the programme:
- Conduct special activities to familiarise students with religious duties, moral values and good habits
- Instil virtues such as respect, responsibility, cleanliness, care and compassion
- Encourage a love for prayer and nurture prayerful habits among students
- Display each month’s theme and related messages within school premises
- Hold a special school assembly every month to introduce the theme and allow students to speak about it
- Organise island-level panel discussions or large community events related to the monthly theme
- Inform parents and students about home- and community-based activities linked to each theme, and share related school activities on official school social media platforms