Awali School Explained

Awali School
Established:September 8, 1936
Closed:July 7, 1998
Type:Private
City: Awali
Country:Bahrain
Gender:Co-educational
Language:English
Coordinates:26.0917°N 50.5469°W

Awali School was a primary school in Awali, Bahrain. The school was started by employees of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) for their children living in Awali. Eventually, an arrangement was made to allow a certain number of children of non-Bapco employees to attend the school for an academic fee.

The school offered British primary curriculum education from reception to Sixth form. The history and geography of Bahrain were also included in the curriculum, with the addition of Arabic language for Arab students and Islamic Studies for students practicing the faith.

History

Awali School was established on September 8, 1936. By the end of 1937, two class rooms were built - then becoming the third private school in Bahrain (The American Mission School - now called the Al Raja School - was the first one, opened in 1913 and the Al Ittihad Al Ahli School became the second in 1923).

Phyliss Knowles became the first teacher in charge of Awali School, arriving in January 1938. Staying on until 1941.

Principals

Closure

Awali School permanently closed on July 7, 1998. The school became the Awali Infant School administered by St. Christopher's School. In December 2007, Bapco took over the premises and converted it as a training facility.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local school with global appeal! . Gulf Weekly Online.
  2. Web site: Awali School Online :: The web site of Awali School, Bahrain (closed 1998). karlclaveria.com.
  3. Web site: Former school head Mary Potts dies.. Gulf Daily News. www.thefreelibrary.com.