RVIS Faculty teachers visit Riffa Views

Riffa Views recently welcomed the faculty of Riffa Views International School headed by Director Bruce McWilliams. The group visited the project with the aim of receiving a total overview of Riffa View Signature Estates.

The Riffa Views teachers were briefed on the latest progress of the development and were given an outline of the three Signature Estates, the Oasis, the Lagoons and the Park. Following this presentation they then toured the Show Villas whereafter members of the Riffa Views Sales and Marketing Team provided the group with an exciting on site tour of the project.

Mr. McWilliams expressed his appreciation to the Riffa Views’ team: “After a few years of preparation, it was really exciting to show the new faculty the new school and surrounds. It was one thing for them to see the plans, but in order for them to appreciate the size and scope of Riffa Views along with the quality of facilities provided, they really had to see it with their own eyes.”

Commenting on the visit, Hugh O’Shea, Director of Sales and Marketing at Riffa Views said:” In order for these teachers to receive a broader understanding of Riffa Views, it was important to give them a tour of our project, and judging by their globally researched questions during the presentation, we feel privileged in welcoming such an International fusion of top class educators into the Riffa Views team.

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Education Under-Secretary tours Riffa Views International School

Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Education Ministry under-secretary for resources and services was recently treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the Riffa Views International School (RVIS) construction site. The campus is moving ahead rapidly ensuring that the school is ready for its September opening for students from pre-kindergarten through grade five.

Shaikh Hisham was accompanied by RVIS Board of Trustees member Yasser Abdulrahman Al-Raie, RVIS Director Bruce McWilliams, Abdulhakim Abdulmalik, Finance Director together with Steve Russell Raynor, Project Director at Riffa Views.

Mr. McWilliams gave Shaikh Hisham a detailed insight of the progress on the school’s various facilities. The RVIS Director commented: “We are very excited with the progress we have made recently on our technology program. As we speak, the fiber-optic network is being installed throughout the campus and a development team from the Netherlands is creating a virtual RVIS network using state-of-the-art central servers. The combination of smart boards and LCD projectors in every classroom together with a laptop computer for every child will be groundbreaking”.

Besides the access to state-of-the-art technology, RVIS has recently signed an agreement with Penny’s catering to develop the cafeteria program.
“We chose Penny’s because they are known for their commitment to using wholesome ingredients to produce nutritious, balanced and healthy meals. We believe that nutrition is important for young learners and feel that Penny’s is well-suited to provide the menus that children need to be successful in the classroom,” McWilliams added.

“As the construction of the school progresses the significance of some of the architectural features incorporated in the design are beginning to come to the forefront. The main entrance to the school will be on a bridge over a man-made “Wadi” that will run the full length of the campus. Once inside the campus, a person is never far away from a green, landscaped courtyard. Both the elementary and secondary schools will feature beautiful landscaped courtyards which will provide green vistas from classrooms and hallways. One of the most striking features of the school will be the large 6-meter-high library windows overlooking the secondary courtyard. The school also features a unique structural shaft design which allows natural light throughout the hallways. It will truly be a beautiful campus,” ended Steve Russell, Project Director at Riffa Views.

CEO of Riffa Views Richard Browning commented: “The progress made on the Riffa Views International School in recent months is tremendous. The entire faculty has been recruited for the school’s academic year 2008/2009. The school attracted magnificent resources from international schools and we definitely have on board the people that we need to develop a world-class program. The school will offer an outstanding educational environment for Bahraini citizens and the foreign community alike”.

Riffa Views International School opens office in Country Mall

Bahrain, Jan 14, 2008: Riffa Views International School (RVIS) is now accepting applications for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 for the 2008/2009 school year at its newly opened office in the Country Mall, Budaiya Highway. The premises were officially opened by Riffa Views’ International Ambassador, Chris Beardshaw, during his recent visit to Bahrain, when he was also senior judge of the Riffa Views Eden Challenge competition.

Members of Arcapita recently visited the new offices where Riffa Views Signature Estates also has presence manned by Riffa Views executives as it is also used as a satellite information office.

“Visitors will not only receive relevant information on the RVIS, but also on Riffa Views Signature Estates, as property consultants will be on hand to answer all queries. This opening follows the one of our Riffa Golf & Leisure Shop, which is located just beside the RVIS office. Customers can receive information on all the aspects of the development in just one visit, ” said Riffa Views CEO, Richard Browning.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For more information please call 1769-8887 or 3977-0173, E-mail: rvisadmin@riffaviews.com , website: www.riffaviewsschool.org

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