First all-girls school inaugurated in Richardson

DALLAS: An inaugural ceremony of Qalam Collegiate Academy, first all-girls middle/high school in Richardson city, Texas was held. The school was inaugurated by Laura Maczka, the Mayor of Richardson.

President of student Shurah presented her a beautiful bouquet. Honorable community leaders, distinguished Imams and respected community members, senior management of Richland College and parents were invited to the ceremony.

Laura Maczka, Mayor of Richardson, took pride in inaugurating the 1st All Girls' school in Richardson as herself being the 1st elected lady mayor of the same city. She shared her delight in saying that as Richardson is experiencing the beauty of a wide range of diverse cultures so she is also getting exposure to all the cultures. In the end she appreciated the school administration to open the doors for her to their culture.

The program started with beautiful recitation and interpretation of verses from Surah Al-Alaq by Imam Nadeem Bashir from East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC). Mr Qadeer Qazi, principal of Qalam Collegiate Academy, shared his vision and dream with the audience by bringing to light all those hard steps he took to bring forth success to this newly born school.

In its initial phase, the school has become a member of CISNA, ISLA and PSIA and has got accreditation from National Accreditation Agency. He further highlighted all the facilities he had provided to the students in the form of certified teachers and technology based class rooms to get them prepared for the STAAR exams.

Along with the regular academic curriculum, Alima and Hifz choices are also given to the students. School also has partnership with Richland College of Dallas County to offer dual credit program to graduate with associate degree. In his closing remarks, he requested the audience to promote the school in the community as a very good option for their girls' education.

Closing remarks were given by Br. Azhar Azeez, vice president of Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), who in a very innovative and lively way illuminated the importance of girls education.