From the Principal
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What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul. Joseph Addison
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From the Principal Welcome to the Victorian International School of Sharjah – A school based on the best in Australian and international education Welcome to the Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS) – a school which seeks to be the leading school in the region. The school was established by The Ruler of Sharjah, in conjunction with the State of Victoria, in Australia, to provide students with an excellent all-round education so they can become responsible global citizens as the leaders of tomorrow. At VISS, we are committed to providing each student with powerful, lifelong learning tools in an ever-challenging and personally rewarding environment. Our world is rapidly changing. So, what do our children need to succeed in an increasingly complex environment? At VISS, we believe that young people need a high quality education that focuses on their ability, not just to access knowledge quickly, but also to apply this knowledge to their circumstances. All students need to know how to think critically and become good decision-makers, both for themselves and others. At VISS, we place equal emphasis on content and thinking. To be a student at VISS means to access opportunity – the opportunity to learn, the opportunity to develop, and the opportunity to excel. These opportunities are accessed by participation in a rigorous, challenging and engaging curriculum, as well as a wide range of co-curricular programs. Our world-class curriculum, built on the best of Australian and international standards, is based on the mastery of essential knowledge in English literacy, numeracy and a range of traditional academic subjects, with additional emphasis on innovative and critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving, and of course, teamwork. Completing a quality education at VISS means that boys and girls will be able to travel and work anywhere in the world, achieve success in their professional and personal lives, and become the best global citizens they can be. What better goal for your child than a life that makes a real difference? I look forward to welcoming you to the Victoria International School of Sharjah and working with you in the education of your child to build the best future for them. Dr Roderick Crouch Principal
