Our goal is to produce well-educated boys and girls; therefore, we are committed to an educational process that is integrated with the principles found in God's infallible Word. As parents, we know your investment in your child's life is great, hence we are praying for you as well, knowing that you are the most important part of your child's development. We also value your input and prayers for the teachers, staff and administration as we walk through this school year together. Our Mission Our mission includes providing a nurturing environment, offering quality education that is supported by a strong foundation of Christian values; equipping students to become leaders and to positively impact their world. Our quest for excellence also integrates the following into our mission: Intellectual Development: The Christian mind should be the best mind, enlightened by the mind of Christ and one that integrates God's principles with academic pursuits. DWIS seeks to develop students with a biblical worldview who are well prepared in all academic disciplines with an emphasis on excellence, mastering communication skills, showing proficiency in science, arts and social science, reasoning and thinking critically, finding, analyzing, evaluating, and appropriately using information, integrating faith and learning in all academic disciplines, developing innovative programmes. Character-Building: Character is frequently a neglected quality in education. We believe that a child's character ought to be moulded by God's Word. DWIS is dedicated to shaping the lives of the students by teaching them the qualities which matter most-trust in God, honesty in word and deed, respect for authority, and kindness toward others. Central to our philosophy is the belief that a strong intellect alone is inadequate to face life's challenges. There must be strong character, rooted in God's Word, for a fruitful and a glorious life. Home-Strengthening: The home and school should not be mutually exclusive or opposing influences in a child's life. In fact, the best school is one which supports the home and reinforces the values taught there. We desire for parents to be actively involved in their children's educational experiences, as well as, daily overseeing academics. The school's administration and teachers do not view parents as intrusive, but as partners in the exciting privilege of providing children with the fullest, most well-rounded education possible. Outstanding Staff and Programme: Outstanding describes the teachers of DWIS. We seek qualified and experienced teachers who are certified. The teaching staff members are exceptional both professionally and personally. Our approach to curriculum is outstanding. Our teachers are trained in various classical methods to add creativity, critical thinking skills, and understanding of one's learning style. Impact Statement: As an academic institution, it is our responsibility to well-educate our students. Students need to engage in ideas, principles, and knowledge of content in a thorough and comprehensive way. Learning should engage a general acquaintance with many things and a thorough examination and mastery of many others. Students should be able to reason, be reasonable, be articulate, and demonstrate graciousness. Life Changing Academic Programme: Our School has one of the finest academic programmes possible, but gaining knowledge is not enough. Children need a godly, personal, and loving influence to change their lives and allow them to be all that God intends them to be. The administration and staff desire an educational experience that affects their entire life. We want the students of DWIS not only to make a living, but to make a life. Nurturing Future Leaders: Good leaders make a great nation and our countries needs God fearing leaders to transform the nations and it is our focus, to produce upright students who are adequately equipped as future leaders. Our Vision Our students will perform at a level that equals or surpasses their ability in all areas of achievement. We will promote high expectations for students in all areas: academic, moral, physical and spiritual. In a fiscally responsible manner, we will commit the resources necessary to establish and maintain: A respectful, caring, and safe environment. Research-based, student focused instruction. Incorporation of the biblical principles on how to serve the Lord. A focused and challenging curriculum. Collaboration focused on improving student learning and An active partnership with parents. Our Philosophy Divine Wisdom International School is established to train children to their highest potentials in our society, to the glory of God; by consecrated teachers, high academic standards, unique Christian instruction and a genuine Christian environment. The philosophy of Christian education begins with the truth that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, Who is the source of all truth. The Bible is viewed as the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God and becomes the basis of all beliefs and the integrating foundation upon which Christian education is established. Christian education then, must view all of life through a biblical perspective. Because Jesus Christ is "the way, the truth, and the life," all Christian education centres on Jesus Christ. Through Him, man finds truth as related to every subject area. "There is none other name, under heaven, given among men, whereby we must be saved,"" and therefore, "Jesus Christ is come that man might have life more abundantly". This philosophy channels our energies to promote high academic standards while helping the students to achieve skills in creative and critical thinking using the integrated curriculum available. The objective of our instructional programme is to enable the students to pursue the post-secondary education of his/her choice, whether in college, university or in vocational training areas. Our responsibility to the students encompasses the spiritual, mental, intellectual, physical, social and emotional areas. These are inseparable and run through the insistent thread of the spiritual. Therefore, it must be our aim to shun the tendency to teach the Bible compartmentally or on the intellectual level alone--the scarlet thread must be woven throughout the total curriculum. It is apparent then, that the types of activities we employ or permit in the classroom or school programme will either facilitate or militate against our basic philosophy. The spiritual must permeate all areas; else we become textbook-oriented rather than student-oriented. This philosophy dictates that we cooperate closely with parents in every phase of the students' development, always offering assistance in understanding the purposes of DWIS.