WHY THIS GALA MATTERS
WHY THIS GALA MATTERS
For more than 40 years, Our International Academy (OIA) and Bright Bridge Prep (BBP) have been dedicated to creating learning environments where children are known, supported, and valued as individuals.
At OIA, students grow through a holistic approach that blends strong academic foundations with innovative, project-based learning—developing curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership. At Bright Bridge Prep, students with unique abilities are guided with expertise and care into smaller, inclusive classrooms where individualized learning plans allow every child to thrive.
Together, OIA and BBP form a community built on inclusion, creativity, and collaboration. Through shared extracurricular experiences—including orchestra, performing arts, sports, and free play—students from both schools learn, play, and grow side by side, strengthening empathy, teamwork, and respect.
What truly defines our schools, however, goes beyond curriculum.
Parents often tell us that our classrooms feel like a second home—a place where children feel safe to express themselves, to be supported emotionally as well as academically, and to grow with confidence. It is this sense of belonging, nurtured daily by dedicated educators, that allows children to flourish not only as students, but as people.
As our community continues to grow, so does the need for a space that allows us to preserve what makes our schools special: small class sizes, personalized learning, inclusive environments, and meaningful connection. A larger home will allow us to continue this mission with intention, ensuring that every child receives the care, attention, and support they deserve.
This gala is a celebration of the impact we are creating together—the lives we are shaping, the values we are instilling, and the future we are building through education rooted in empathy and purpose.
Because every child matters.
And every story matters.
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