School Life
At Rowdha International Academy, school life is about more than just the classroom—it’s about shaping the hearts, minds, and character of our students in a nurturing, faith-filled environment. We strive to create a vibrant community where learning is rooted in Islamic values, and students are encouraged to grow spiritually, academically, and socially. Every day is filled with opportunities to explore knowledge, strengthen iman (faith), and build meaningful relationships with peers and teachers.
Faith in Action
Deen is not just taught—it’s lived. Daily routines reflect our Islamic identity and help students connect their learning to their faith.
Daily Salah (prayer) in congregation
Qur’an memorization and recitation
Islamic etiquette (Adab) and character development
Weekly Jumu'ah and special Islamic events (Ramadan, Eid, Seerah Week)
Meal Offerings
We are pleased to share details about our school’s meal program, which providesmnutritious and halal meals that comply with Islamic dietary guidelines. Our chefs prepare a diverse weekly menu featuring a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
Balanced Meals
Students enjoy a rotating menu with wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and proteins.
Healthy Snacks
We encourage parents to provide their children with healthy foods like plenty of fruits and drinks while limit sugary snacks like crisps etc
We celebrate diversity by including various cultural dishes while ensuring they are halal.
Cultural Inclusion
Importance of Reading
We want all children to become highly skilled readers, working at or above the National Standard, who develop a life-long love of reading during their time with us. At Rowdha International Academy, we understand that reading fluently is essential for students to engage fully with our diverse curriculum. It is crucial for them to become confident readers, as this skill enhances their ability to communicate effectively both in school and beyond. By encouraging students to read frequently and across various genres, we help them develop their literacy skills in both written and spoken forms. Below, we outline our comprehensive reading initiatives.
Reading for pleasure in English
Key Stage 3 students have a weekly 'Reading for Pleasure' lesson where they read with their English teacher, developing skills to understand complex texts. The curriculum includes a range of literary and non-fiction works, exposing students to diverse genres, cultures, and historical contexts. These sessions support the English curriculum and build a strong foundation for Key Stage 4, connecting with subjects like history.
Reading Interventions
At Rowdha International Academy, we support students who need help building reading confidence through early assessments and targeted interventions. We identify those who may struggle using standardized tests and provide support, including small reading groups and the SRA program, to help improve comprehension and reach age-appropriate reading levels.
Lesson Booklets
We've recently enhanced our educational resources by introducing lesson booklets across all subjects. These booklets present new learning concepts and include challenging texts, helping students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed across the curriculum.