Little Star Camp in L.Dhanbidhoo School


Laamu Dhanbidhoo School has conducted “The Little Star Camp” for the key stage 1 students in a successful way. It was a study camp and the students were taught to pray, follow good habits and to respect each other. They stayed in school premises for 3 days. They took food and bath in the school itself. It gave them a divine experience and motivation. The MNDF and the Police of Isdhoo came at the third day. They gave some special training for the kids like swimming and safety instructions. They ate with the kids and the full day they were engaged with different activities. It was very useful for the students and they enjoyed a lot.

It was the first time the kids were away from their parents. They liked it very much and the best thing is they had learned how to share their feelings to others. The parents thanked the teachers and the school management for making it as a successful event.

Laamu Six Sense Programme to L.Dhanbidhoo School



The staff members of Laamu Six Sense resort came to L.Dhanbidhoo school and conducted a programme for the students of grade 4 to 10. It was arranged by Laamu Dhanbidhoo school management. It was a three hours workshop. The students were happily participated in all activities and completed the day with a wonderful experience. The programme was handled by Europeans so the students were really enjoyed the sessions. They gave information about the reef life and the different ways to protect it. They gave more importance to protect turtles and groupers. They gave light to marine life and sea bourn organisms. A student said it was very useful and they understood more about the food style of different fishes.Finally the programme came to end at 6 pm. They drew the pictures of reef and the endangered species on the school wall with the help of students. The principal thanked Laamu Dhanbidhoo Council for their effort for arranging such programme in a successful way.

English Week 2017 in Laamu Dhanbidhoo School



L.Dhanbidhoo school had celebrated its English week in a grand manner by the help of the school management, parents, staff members and students. Every year the English department conducts so many activities for the students to improve their communication skills, writing and reading. The students were categorized into three groups under three houses. The houses were Velaana, Dhoshomeyna and Faashana. For each house there were 8 trainers. They gave excellent training to the students. The programmes were story telling, word building, rhymes telling, reading, drama, spelling bee and debate. The students were eagerly participated in all activities and showed their talents. It was an unbelievable performance from all students. Debate competition was so interesting and it made the audience to think more. Dialogue competition was powerful and it made everyone to laugh. The parents were surprised about their kids performance and they greeted the trainers as well as the English department for their excellent effort. Finally L.Dhanbidhoo school principal Mr. Saji Thykeel delivered the speech and the programme came to end.

Basmala Boat Struck in Reef

Basmala Boat Struck in Reef

Basmala is a passenger cum goods boat. It is the boat of L.Dhanbidhoo island. It goes to the capital Male’ regularly to bring all the things which are needed for the people as well as the shops of Kalaidhoo, Dhanbidhoo, Gan and Fonadhoo. So many people are leading their life happily due to the good service of this boat.On 8th June 2017 while it was coming from Male’ to Dhanbidhoo it met an accident. It arrived to Kalaidhoo island at 3 pm and unloaded the things. After it started moving to Dhanbidhoo. It was a low tide day and the water level of the routine sea route was so low. Due to this, the boat struck with some corals and the bottom got damaged. The sea water rushed inside the boat little by little. There were 6 passengers too. The boat captain immediately called Kalaidhoo people and Dhanbidhoo people. They reached that spot with small boats and saved the people those who travelled in it. Police too came and helped to carry the things which are in the boat. It was a huge loss for the shop owners and the boat. After twice a week of hard work the boat was taken to Dhanbidhoo jetty. It was expected that it would start its journey again after a year.



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Banyan Tree, Dhangethi, Ari Atoll:

This banyan tree in Dhangethi Ari Atoll is considered to be one of the oldest prehistoric landmarks in the island. It is estimated that this tree is more 400 years old. Banyan trees play a vital role in our ecosystem. It gives shade and helps navigate sailors who often look landscape to find their way around when approaching inner atoll ring. Banyan trees also bear a fruit (locally called ‘nika’) when ripen becomes dark reddish. It is sweet and sometimes islanders mix the fruit with sugar and eat it in groups in their leisure time. Some of the roots of the tree hang vertically from branches and were used as part of sails. This wooden pole is locally known as ‘farumaanu’. Maldives need to protect huge trees like this banyan tree as it give immense benefit to the community.


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