A Royal Visit to St Christopher’s School: Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Inaugurates Our New Senior School
On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, visited St Christopher’s School yesterday to inaugurate our new campus in Raffa. He was joined by His Excellency Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, and other officials.
During the visit, Shaikh Isa emphasised that investing in education is an investment in the Kingdom’s future. He highlighted the importance of advancing the education system and improving educational outcomes in support of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad and supported by the directives of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Shaikh Isa spoke about the important role private educational institutions play in strengthening Bahrain’s education sector. He pointed to their adoption of international best practice, their introduction of innovative educational programmes, and their provision of modern learning environments that nurture students’ talents, develop their abilities and equip them with essential skills for the future.
He noted that continued investment in educational initiatives and infrastructure improves the quality and competitiveness of Bahrain’s education sector. It also gives students a wide range of opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills they need to contribute to the Kingdom’s continued progress and development.
Shaikh Isa commended St Christopher’s School for its long-standing contribution to education in the Kingdom. He recognised the school’s commitment to academic excellence and to the continuous development of its facilities and educational resources in line with international standards. He wished the school’s leadership, staff and students continued success.
Shaikh Isa then toured the new campus. He was briefed on its modern facilities, educational resources and learning environments, which are designed to support academic achievement and foster students’ creative, sporting and personal development.