HeadTeacher's Welcome | River House Academy

Headteacher’s Welcome

I am proud to offer you a very warm welcome to River House Academy, where an outstanding education has its roots in happiness, kindness and care. We are situated in a lovely wooded location in South Goa, just minutes from the beach where we have built a stunning campus that embodies all of the beauty that Goa and India have to offer.

River House Academy is a purpose built school, years in the planning, that has grown organically from the needs and passions of our children, our teachers and our community. Large, wild open areas have been cleverly intertwined with locally-inspired buildings that seamlessly combine to form beautiful spaces – spacious, bright and engaging classrooms designated for teaching and learning as well as an exceptional outdoor space where children of all ages and abilities can play, explore and learn together.

At River House we want our young people to grow and learn in an environment which inspires them to succeed and thrive in our international and inclusive community, a community which is supportive and nurturing, where school is an extension of home. Through exceptional pastoral care and a belief in the inherent potential of every child, River House staff and students have always built caring relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Small class sizes allow teachers to really get to know our children, enabling us to meet their individual needs and nurture happy, confident young people.

It is my belief that children need to be given the freedom to explore and to discover a world of wonder, to develop a deep love of their natural surroundings, their friends, their community and ultimately of themselves as global citizens. We aim to teach a sense of responsibility by giving students the tools to make a difference to their own lives and the lives of those around them and ultimately to hold wide open the doorways to the future by providing a balance between world class academics and a meaningful preparation for engaging with the world.

As Headteacher and founder of the school I am proud that this balance is a defining strength of River House Academy.

We would love to meet you and show you around our beautiful school! Please feel free to contact info@riverhouseacademy.com to arrange an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.

RIVER HOUSE ACADEMY TERMS & CONDITIONS 2020-21

These terms & conditions form a legally binding agreement made between you and River House Academy

Deposit
You are required to pay a non-refundable one month fee as a deposit to hold your child’s place once your application has been accepted. This amount will be deducted from your final month’s payment. This payment can be made via Transferwise or into our River House Academy bank account.

Admission fee
For the first year, there will be an admission fee charged as a one time non-refundable payment of Rs.5000 per child, made at the time of enrolment.

Administration Fee
From year two onwards, there will be an annual administration fee of Rs. 2500 per child made at the time of enrolment.

Enrolment
The day your child starts school, you will be required to fill out an enrolment form and sign our terms & conditions form. Please also bring two passport photos and a copy of your child’s passport and current visa.

Fees
Fee payment date

Please pay your first month’s fees on or before the day your child starts school. You are required to pay your fees at the start of each month. You will be invoiced on the 25th of each month and payment is due by the last day of the month for the next month. In addition, you are required to pay the last month’s fee’s at enrolment.

Fee payments
If your child starts mid-month your fees are due to be paid at enrolment, for the remaining period of that month. If your child starts mid-week, you will be charged for the full week. Children who leave mid-month will be charged for the entire month.

Late fees
Any late fees will be subject to late payment charges of Rs.100 per day.

Yearly payment
If you pay the fees for your child’s full stay in advance you will receive a 5% discount.

Sibling discount
A discount of 10 % will be given for your 2nd and 3rd child.

Personal holidays and absence
There are no fee discounts available for holidays or absences (including illness) from the school. Where possible please try to avoid taking holidays during the school term. Before booking your trip, it is essential that you check with the school to avoid missing important dates.

Notice of leaving
When you enrol your child at the academy you are required to give your attendance dates. Should your departure date be brought forward, you will be expected to pay according to your original dates given at enrolment.

Illness
Do not bring your child into school if they are ill, or are showing signs of being ill. If your child becomes ill at school, a Parent/Guardian will be contacted and asked to collect your child. Please text, email or telephone in the morning to let the Headteacher know if your child will be absent from school due to illness and what the illness is if it could potentially affect others. All medication must be brought in by a Parent/Guardian with clear instructions as to how and when it should be administered. Please do not allow your child to come to school with medication in their bag. Please check your child regularly for head lice. If we discover your child has head lice, they will be sent home from school and not allowed to return until the head lice have been treated.

Valuable items (including all electronic devices)
Valuable items, including all electronic devices, are not allowed to be brought into school. Children in the Secondary class may bring in a mobile phone but it should be kept in their bag at all times. We do not accept any responsibility for any items that are brought in.

School opening times
School lessons start at 9am. Please ensure your children arrive at school between 8.45 am-8.55am so that lessons can start promptly. If you are going to be late, please let us know. There will be no adult supervision before 8.45am. Please be aware that staff are busy at this time preparing for the day. Should you wish to speak to a member of staff please do so at 3pm or by prior appointment.

Collection from school
Children need to be collected from the school building. Please let us know If someone else will be collecting your child from school.

Unexpected school closure Occasionally the school may be forced to close due to unforeseen circumstances in the interest of health and safety. In such cases, you will be informed by text as early as possible.

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