We Grow People
These three words encapsulate Raha International School and, along with the strategic pillars of aspiration, excellence, and relationships, define our values and direction here at Gardens. They shape our decisions and drive everything we do in order to meet our goal: to create an environment that empowers all of our community members so they can contribute creatively by discovering and utilising their unique talents.
A culture of high care and challenge drives this ethos. Raha’s strength lies in our relationships. You will hear this a lot, mainly because it is true. When people hear the term relationships, they often think of emotional connection. For us, relationships are the actions that shape how we behave with each child in our care. Our job is to ensure all children thrive.
– Jan Stipek
So, at Raha, we understand:
- Every child matters.
- Our job is to find brilliance in each child.
- We cherish, celebrate, and tell the stories of our children’s successes.
- Our children should aspire to be leaders in whichever field they play.
- Our measure of success is our children knowing they are successful.
- The basics matter. We get them right every day. Children form positive relationships with adults when they trust they will do the right thing.
- Each sentence above applies to adults, too.
To us, this is ‘relationships.’
Our focus on relationships, aspirations and successes are underpinned by our long-term commitment to and experience in being an IB continuum school. Our teachers understand firsthand that delivering IB programmes requires developing student skills and competencies which are the cornerstone for academic success and, more imporantly, turn our students into life-long learners equipped to tackle whatever challenge life may throw at them.
As a proud member of the Taaleem family of schools, we are not alone. The cornerstones of education at Taaleem are inspired and imaginative teaching; relationships centred around learners as individuals, academic success, and positively impacting our community and beyond. Being part of Taaleem provides our children and staff access, support, and collaboration with a growing network of like-minded educators, children, and families.
I look forward to welcoming you to our campus, and experience our passion for learning and people.