One of the projects that Ash-Shifa is currently undertaking is the Ash-Shifa school

By the grace of Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’alla) Ash-Shifa school opened in September 2002 in Banbury. The school is a full-time Independent day school for girls.

Mission

Ash-Shifa school is a school committed to providing students with the highest quality academic and character building education. Ash-Shifa is dedicated to nurturing spiritual growth and developing Taqwa through the teachings of Islam. Ash-Shifa aims to create a safe and nurturing environment that stimulates intellectual thought.

Vision

The early years of a child's life are crucial to their growth and development. During these formative years, a child learns the pattern for future behaviour. It is vital that they are exposed to a healthy and balanced environment from the very beginning; and that they attend institutions that nurture images and ideas essential to the growth of a personality consistent with their community's goals. Ash-Shifa is committed to facilitate the growth of children by providing a balanced environment and providing the sources to invigorate the child’s motivation, involvement, and achievement. Ash-Shifa aims to provide an educational program that teaches children to respect their parents and community, to interact with their peers, and to respond to their problems collectively. Ash-Shifa believes that this school will lay the foundation for the development of a strong Muslim personality that will manifest itself in all walks of life

Ethos at Ash-Shifa School

We aim to:
“Provide a balanced and broad level of education to meet the spiritual, moral, mental, physical needs of an individual hence providing her with the tools to interact in society in an effective manner”

Goals

• Developing Taqwa and using prophetic examples as a model to be emulated throughout life;
• Guiding students to use Qur’anic principles and moral strength in their daily lives;
• Teaching students the Arabic language as a means of communication and understanding the Quran;
• Fostering responsibility to Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’alla), society, and the environment;
• Providing an academic program that promotes excellence, and creates ambition;
• Creating an atmosphere where reasoning and independent thinking are enhanced;
• Incorporating a learning environment that involves exploration, discovery and discussion;
• Guiding students to become productive citizens with leadership, responsibility and integrity;
• Instilling in students the self-assurance and discipline required to reach excellence in all endeavours;
• Developing competence in public speech and creative writing;
• Broadening culture awareness by fostering an appreciation for art and sports;
• Establishing social skills through peer and adult interaction emphasising mutual respect and trust;