and she is the Khalifah fil Ard...

I think this year had the most number of pupils nominated for this most prestigious award - the pinnacle of honour for every Irsyadian. It wouldn't hurt to list the nominees, for I think they are all so special in their own way :

1. Harith - ex-Head Student Leader. The leader who prefers his hands to do the helping and his smiles to do the talking. Personally, I remember the mischievous light in his eyes when there is something 'amiss' he is planning....An experienced young Imam and on the way to be a Hafiz, insyaAllah.
2. Hafidz - ex-Asst Head Student Leader. The brother in arms to Harith; his 'darker' twin. :)Hafidz's wisecracking always get the better of him. But once in the silat circle, this guy's gut and determination becomes his trademark.
3. Ariff The Thinker - accomplished in so many ways - nasyidian, grammarian, debater, writer, athlete and footballer. His self confidence is sometimes mistaken for arrogance. Or maybe it is that... :)) Good with little kids. Or maybe he is still one... :))Always pushing himself over the limits - testing the boundaries and breaking them at the same time. I remember the look on his face, cocking his head slightly, thinking, digesting, then slam - out comes the verbal tirade!
4. Irshad - quiet goal-getter with a penchance to help others, this guy's maturity is his ornament. A dark horse who dares to persevere in order to achieve.
5.Maryam - fiercely independent with a mind of her own, this lady is highly principled and stayed focused where others have stumbled in the sea of youthful pursuits. Yet, she remained true to herself and her blog is an expression of that mind and passion. Respectful of elders and always mindful of her duty towards her family and faith.

...and thus, in the end, it is SHE who became Khalifah fil Ard!
...to the other nominees and the rest of the S509 cohort - stay true to this purpose that everyone of you IS a Khalifah fil Ard.
...and girl, you ARE now the Khalifah and may you be better than you were yesterday and the best you can ever be tomorrow! :)