Statement of Aims and Values

Educational Objectives

Our mission is supported by the following educational objectives, where we aim to help students to:

  • have high aspirations and standards and to take pride in their school, work and achievements;
  • be fluent communicators in Arabic and English;
  • be well motivated and develop lively, enquiring minds and view learning as a continuous, life-long process;
  • acquire self-respect and self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others;
  • to respect the values of the UAE and international societies and be active and caring members of the community;
  • develop the skills to learn independently and to use modern technology with confidence;
  • become fully prepared for the work place or for higher education and further study in the UAE, UK, US and other destinations;
  • develop skills of leadership, teamwork and initiative;
  • develop a tolerance, understanding and respect for others;
  • understand their responsibility towards local and global environmental issues;
  • be physically fit and healthy through an understanding of nutrition, exercise and health education.

What we value at RSB:  Learning, Leadership, Respect

We have also spent time, as a school, discussing what we believe is of value to us and central to the ethos of the school.  Staff and students have agreed the following:

Always LEARNING

  • Making the most of all opportunities to learn

  • Understanding that learning is for life

  • Learning how to learn, and finding new ways to learn

  • Learning is about facts, skills, values and creativity

  • Learning is for all staff and students 

Ready for LEADERSHIP

  • Building and joining teams

  • Being a good communicator

  • Being a good listener

  • Having courage to do the right thing

  • Making good decisions

  • Being able to question and challenge

  • Thinking creatively

  • Having personal integrity and compassion

  • Develop skills for future leadership

RESPECT and kindness

  • Having respect for your own culture and religion

  • Having respect for the culture and religion of others

  • Showing respect to young and old, women and men

  • Showing empathy and sensitivity

  • Being tolerant and fair

  • Showing respect for our environment and living things

  • Showing respect and kindness to your family and friends