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Our History & Milestones

A journey of excellence, growth and community since 1989

Leadership Legacy

Principals of Thaajuddeen School

Eight dedicated leaders who have shaped the school over 37 years

1st Principal
Madam Raashidha Yoosuf
1st Principal · 1989
2nd Principal
Madam Maana Rafiu
2nd Principal · 1993
3rd Principal
Mr Abdulla Ismail
3rd Principal · 1998
4th Principal
Madam Fazna Ahmed
4th Principal · 2004
5th Principal
Madam Anifa Ismail
5th Principal · 2006
6th Principal
Aishath Mohamed Solih
6th Principal · 2009
7th Principal
Basheera Mohamed
7th Principal · 2016
8th Principal
Fathimath Mohamed
8th Principal · 2022
Est. 1989

Thaajuddeen School Through the Years

From a small primary school to one of Malé's leading educational institutions — here is our story.

1989
Madam Raashidha Yoosuf — 1st Principal
 Madam Raashidha Yoosuf — 1st Principal
  • Thaajuddeen Primary School was opened by President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom.
  • Madam Raashidha Yoosuf appointed as the 1st Principal.
  • The first school band was formed.
  • Won the first-ever trophy for the school (TVM "Young Talent's Show").
1990
  • School name changed from Thaajuddeen Primary School to Thaajuddeen School.
  • School motto formulated: "Strive For Excellence".
1991
  • Formation of uniform body activities: Cubscouts and Brownies and Girl Guides.
  • Board of Prefects established.
1993
Madam Maana Rafiu — 2nd Principal
Madam Maana Rafiu — 2nd Principal
  • Madam Maana Rafiu was appointed as the 2nd Principal.
1994
  • Winners of the first-ever Teachers' Tournament ("Teachers' Basket Tournament").
1996
  • Thaajuddeen School became the first primary school to receive the Environmental "Fehi Faiy" Award by President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom.
1998
Mr Abdulla Ismail — 3rd Principal
 Mr Abdulla Ismail — 3rd Principal
  • Mr Abdulla Ismail was appointed as the 3rd Principal.
1999
  • School's first Computer Lab opened and computer classes commenced.
2001
  • Middle school (Grade 6) was introduced.
2004
Madam Fazna Ahmed — 4th Principal
Madam Fazna Ahmed — 4th Principal
  • Madam Fazna Ahmed appointed as the 4th Principal.
  • The newly reconstructed school officially opened by President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom (Grant Aid from Japan).
2006
Madam Anifa Ismail — 5th Principal
 Madam Anifa Ismail — 5th Principal
  • Madam Anifa Ismail was appointed as the 5th Principal.
2008
  • School Hall named "Loamaafaanu Maalan".
2009
Aishath Mohamed Solih — 6th Principal
Aishath Mohamed Solih — 6th Principal
  • School vision and mission established.
  • Aishath Mohamed Solih appointed as the 6th Principal.
  • Enrollment of first cadets.
  • The election of the first school board took place.
2010
  • Single session schooling introduced.
  • Clubs introduced.
  • Operation of secondary school started.
2013
  • First batch of students sat for the O'Level exam.
2014
  • Leadership Award for Staff was introduced.
2015
  • School changed back to a double-session school.
  • Vocational stream introduced.
2016
Basheera Mohamed — 7th Principal
Basheera Mohamed — 7th Principal
  • Basheera Mohamed was appointed as the 7th Principal.
  • New school uniform approved and introduced.
  • Traffic monitoring was introduced for secondary students.
2017
  • Inclusive Support Class introduced.
  • School mosque named "Masjidhul Shaikh Hassan Thaajuddeen".
  • Staff cards introduced.
  • Staff activity uniform introduced.
  • Construction and installation of turf in the school.
2018
  • Commenced "Badhahi Ihaa" Program.
  • Formation of the first School Brass Band.
2020
  • Education During Crisis: Forging a Path to Quality Learning — Most Innovative and Best Implementation in Inclusivity Award.
2022
Fathimath Mohamed — 8th Principal
Fathimath Mohamed — 8th Principal
  • Fathimath Mohamed was appointed as the 8th Principal.
2023
  • Introduced Vocational Rooms and labs.
  • Commencement of Admin Day Celebrations.
  • Thaaj Alumni officially inaugurated.
  • Initiated Thaaj Buddy Tag System.
2024
  • Establishment of Rover Scouting.
2026
  • Completion of School Air-Conditioning Project.