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Phoenix- the School Icon



MIS Phoenix

Phoenix in mythology is a legendary bird that lived in Arabia. According to tradition, the phoenix would consume itself by fire every 500 years, and a new, young phoenix would spring from its ashes. In the mythology of ancient Egypt, the phoenix represented the sun, which dies at night and is reborn in the morning. Early Christian tradition adopted the phoenix as a symbol of both immortality and resurrection. 

The phoenix is also a fitting icon for MIS for it symbolizes the very beginning of the institution. MIS was then simply a vision which rode though rough roads. It was a fruit of austere sacrifice and hard work. It is a product of people who burned themselves in determination, sacrifice and hard work. It experienced ups and downs but what came out from all of these is an institution much dependable, steadfast, and life giving.   

The phoenix represents the administration and supporting staff who are steward of the institution.  They ensure amidst difficulties that MIS is a place where learning is conducive and where dreams are inspired.   

The phoenix is also for the teachers who continuously consume themselves in facilitating learning and constantly nurturing every learner. They go beyond ensuring that the classroom is not just a safe place but also a motivating environment. It is also an icon for the parents of our students who constantly consume themselves with hard work in the effort of providing their children a quality education and a life worth living.

The phoenix is a symbol of the community and Timor-Leste, a place which endured and struggled for years to gain independence and recognition of its sovereignty. The nation which burned with hope, courage, and willpower now sprang the independent and promising generation of Timorese. 

Above all the phoenix is an emblem of our children, the students of MIS, the new and young phoenix who are the products of all our sacrifices. The new phoenix who are our future leaders and citizens, who will live the ideals of MIS and the fulfillment of the visions of Timor-Leste.

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