Esteemed attendees,

To work is to succeed, and in success lies creativity, and in creativity lies continuity, and in continuity lies life.

Today, we stand before you as representatives of our school, Mar Antonios High School in Hammana, and we extend our gratitude to our respected president, Father Farid Abi Doumit, for his love, care, and unlimited support in guiding us towards success, excellence, and creativity. We also thank our esteemed principal, Mrs. Manal Al-Berry, who played a major role in leading us to this educational competition. Our constant supporter, Arabic language coordinator Mrs. Wafa Al-Qadi, also deserves our thanks. As students, we are committed to giving our all until the end, no matter how difficult the circumstances may be. This is what we have learned from the principles instilled in our minds and hearts.

We believe that knowledge is our guardian angel and ethics are our invincible fortress. Thus, we express great appreciation to The Higher Metn Artisan Foundation, led by Ms. Inas Nowaihed, for organizing this exceptional educational activity and for their significant support for our mother tongue, the Arabic language, which is the language of the Quran, rhetoric, beauty, and eloquence. It is a language that is in dire need of further reinforcement, preservation, and exploration of its depths.

Finally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Saint Joseph de Lyon School for hosting us and to the esteemed judging committee. It was an honor to stand before their creative members, and we bow in respect to their talent and outstanding artistry. We would like to emphasize that winning is not limited to one team; we are all winners because of our love for work and our determination to move forward in giving our best.