Parent Team
The Parent Team is a committee of volunteer parents, regulated by a constitution which defines the scope of events and activities undertaken.
The committee meets monthly to plan events, organise activities that benefit all grade levels and support Raha’s teaching staff in various areas of the school. We are always happy to welcome new families to the school and encourage them to become more involved in Raha’s community.
Our Aims
- To foster communication and cooperation between Raha International School, students and parents.
- To build a sense of community for the benefit of the school, the students and their families by organising defined events.
- To serve as an umbrella organization for the parent support activities, working in close cooperation with the appropriate members of the school administration, faculty and staff.
- To welcome parents to Raha and build awareness of activities and opportunities for their involvement.
Events & Activities
Major Annual Events
- Holiday Bazaar: An event to celebrate the festive season with vendor stalls, musical performances and food.
- Global Village on International Day: Our biggest event of the year and an opportunity for each country to showcase their culture, clothing, sports and food.
- Staff Appreciation Week: A week-long series of delicious food offerings donated by the parent community and the Parent Team to thank our amazing staff and teachers.
Ongoing Activities throughout the year
- Class & Grade Parents: The Parent Team is responsible for recruiting and training Class Parents in all EY and Primary classrooms, as well as Grade Parents in the Secondary school. Class Parents and Grade Parents provide valuable support to the teachers and act as a link between the Parent Team and the rest of the parent body.
- SHUS: We operate the Secondhand Uniform Shop for the benefit of the community. The shop sells gently used uniforms that have been donated by the parent community at low prices. Donation boxes are available at the main and side gates so please give generously. All proceeds go back into the school in the form of events and activities for our students.
- Welcoming New Families: Our Welcome Amabassador organizes events throughout the year to welcome and provide support to new families joining the school.
On Demand Activities
- Graduations: We support the school in their efforts to provide EY2, Grade 5, Grade 10 and Grade 12 students with unforgettable graduation ceremonies in June.
- Performing Arts: Parent Team volunteers offer their time to sell tickets for all of the Raha theatre productions and help out where they can.
- Sports Days: we offer refreshments to our young students on EY and Primary Sports Days.
2024/2025 Members
- Chairperson: Terri Farnum Fortino
- Vice Chairperson: Michelle Corado-Ahmed
- Secretary: Samar Aboudi
- Treasurer: Isareeya Saipetch
- SHUS Coordinator: Nathalie Abou Chaaya
- Lost Property Coordinator: Lavanya Dwarapu
- EY Class Parent Coordinator: Pamela Calvet
- Primary Class Parent Coordinator: Smriti Vishkawarma
- Volunteer Coordinator: Ekta Hinduja
- Welcome Ambassador: Vanessa Palks
For more information or to get involved, please contact us at parent.team@ris.ae.
