Amman, June 14 (Petra) — Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El
Hassan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Amman Baccalaureate
School, patronised the graduation ceremony of the Amman Baccalaureate
School’s 42nd graduating class of 2026.

HRH Princess Sumaya affirmed that the graduates carry with them the
knowledge, values and experiences they have gained throughout their
educational journey, enabling them to become active contributors to
their communities and country and to play a meaningful role in
Jordan’s continued development and progress.

Her Royal Highness noted that the occasion provides an opportunity to
reflect on the vision of the Amman Baccalaureate School’s founders,
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Her Royal Highness
Princess Sarvath El Hassan, and their enduring belief that education
is the highest form of investment and the strongest foundation for
the advancement and prosperity of nations.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Principal of the Amman Baccalaureate
School, Fiyaz Ahmed, said that privilege is not merely an
opportunity, but a responsibility that requires individuals to use
their knowledge and skills in service of others and to make a
positive impact on society.

The graduates’ address was delivered by Class Valedictorian Zein
Younes, who expressed her pride, and that of her fellow graduates, in
being part of the Amman Baccalaureate School community. She also
thanked the academic and administrative staff for their unwavering
support, guidance and dedication throughout their years at the
School.

During the ceremony, HRH Princess Sumaya presented awards to
outstanding students during the ceremony, including the Award for
Academic Excellence, the Khalil Talhouni Award for the Promotion of
Arab and Islamic Culture, the STEAM Award, the King Constantine Award
for Round Square, the International Schools Educational Cooperation
Award for International Understanding, and the Board of Trustees
Award for Excellence in Representing Jordan.

The Class of 2026 also celebrated exceptional university placements,
securing offers from leading institutions in Jordan and around the
world, including prestigious Ivy League and Russell Group
universities, alongside other highly regarded international
universities.

The ceremony featured a special artistic tribute presented by the
Amman Baccalaureate School as a gift to the nation in celebration of
the Jordan national football team’s historic qualification for the
FIFA World Cup. The tribute took the form of a performance of Tahya
Al Malaeb by Omar Al Abdallat, featuring Grade 12 students, and came
as a memorable surprise to the audience, reflecting the pride and joy
inspired by this landmark national achievement.

The celebration also included a performance of Allah Ya Hal Watan by
Jordanian singer Zain Awad accompanied by the Amman Baccalaureate
School Choir, in a moving expression of national pride and belonging.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, HRH Princess Sumaya presented
diplomas to the graduates of the Class of 2026.

//Petra// AJ