Dear ISA Families,
With winter break just around the corner, we will start to hear about friends moving on to other locations. Goodbyes are an important part of the culture at international schools, and ISA is no different. We aren’t just a school, we are a community of families that support each other through transition. We wish you the best with your new adventures, please let us know if we can help with any details as you prepare for your move, near or far.
If you are moving on, don’t forget RAFTS, a helpful way to look at transitions:
R = Reconcile your relationships or make peace. Make sure you leave on good terms with those that you may have disagreed with. Ensure that your last few weeks hold good memories to think back on.
A and F = Acknowledge your Friendships. Let your friends know how important they have been. By doing this, a sense of openness will remain, and will allow for you to anticipate your new location with resilience. It is both thoughtful and helpful to communicate your appreciation, gratitude, and affection before you leave, to those who have been special to you.
T = Think about where you will be next. Be realistic. Look ahead and give the next location a chance. Your new place might not solve all your plans for the future, but it is an experience to embrace and a way to say “hello” to the next step in your life.
S = Say Goodbye. Saying goodbye to your favorite people and places in Aberdeen is the most important thing you can do before you leave. Make a plan, then do it. This will bring an important sense of closure. Remember, “How well you leave, helps to determine how well you arrive.”
Warm Regards,
Valerie DeGraw
Guidance Counsellor
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