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So many things happen at ABIS and we love to share!Grade 10 continue preparing for exams
Grade 10 bravely launched back into school this week with mock speaking exams in their first classes. We will now revise a range of exam topics before doing our formal mock exams, in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, in February. The...
New students and a busy week ahead
ABIS welcomes Hamza (G7) and Moaaz (G9). Next week will be very busy, including... Monday: subject selection evening for Grade 10 students and parentsTuesday: MUN students leave for Qatar after schoolWednesday: Oman Week parent information eveningThursday: 2nd session...
G7 Woodwork back in the Swing of things!!
Students embarked on the design “face off” challenge where they will be creating faces to satisfy specified criteria. This challenge allows them to practice their newly acquired woodworking skills of drilling, screwing, glueing, hammering and sanding.
Grade 11 Physics
This week we continued with our chapter on Modeling a gas. We looked at the isobaric (constant pressure) process and how it is used to explain gas pressure for an ideal gas. We will compare the isobaric process with isovolumetric (isochoric) and isothermal processes...
A very short but productive week
This week we introduced our new unit of inquiry which is weather. Fortunately, we had a wide variety of weather to experience. The kids adjusted quickly to school routines and we had a great two days.
Ready for a new start
The rain did not stop us from reuniting and continuing with our learning journey for the new year. Grade 1 shared stories about their winter break and reflected upon the importance of working together as we continue growing as learners and individuals. This week we...
Back into biology
With two units to complete in our course of study we began the year using techniques to observe the structure and function of plant cells. I hope students continue to feel challenged and excited about biology as the year begins its last half. We used clear nail posies...
Grade 1: Loving Memories of Sultan Qaboos
We wrote our loving memories of Sultan Qaboos and we have shared them on our Seesaw post so that many people can hear our tributes.
Writing Holiday News
It was lovely to see most of the children back at school, having rested and grown. We are working on writing and publishing our holiday news. We enjoyed welcoming our new classmate, Taiba. We are excited for the new decade and for lots of new learning in 2020.
English classes this week
It was a short but sweet week where we enjoyed getting to know how each of us spent the winter break. Experiences ranged from falling off the ski slopes in Austria to chillaxing at home in Sohar. Grade 12 DP students are jogging their memory on Persepolis to make...
STEAM
This week the students enjoyed expressing themselves through Art. They were given paper and paint to do with as they pleased. All had a wonderful time creating their own pictures.
Biscuit anyone…?
Learning can be hungry work. Especially complex concepts like the Classical compositional structure of Sonata Form. However, it all becomes quiet easy when you work it out with a few biscuits...
A very short but productive week
This week we introduced our new unit of inquiry on weather. We revised some basic skills in maths and enjoyed reading information texts about weather.
THIMUN Preparation
As we come back from our winter break, we are getting ready for the THIMUN conference next week in Doha, Qatar. Twenty students from ABIS will be representing the countries of Tajikistan and Belgium on various committees such as the General Assembly, Human Rights...
Art announcements.
Welcome back to everyone at ABIS after what I hope was a restful winter break for you all. It is with deepest condolences that I observe the passing of our late Sultan Qaboos. As a visitor from another country, I am amazed that one leader could contribute so much...
طلاب صف سابع يحفظون آيات من سورة تبارك
اإعداد المعلم عبدالنبي داخلي عثمان Abdulnabi
Exploring our Solar System
Our new unit of inquiry is underway! We began with a group activity in which we classified statements about our solar system as being either true or false. It was fun to collaborate and learn together.
ECC with buddies
It was so nice to see our buddies after the long holiday. The students were all very excited to play together. They played board games and with blocks, making the most amazing constructions. Some built puzzles and played with cars. Others enjoyed role playing in the...
Moving On
Grade 9 English Language and Literature is now moving to complete a joint unit of work with I&S on the Holocaust. The students have responded commendably to this serious topic of study and they have produced some fantastically moving poetry. My colleagues and I...
Exhibition starts!!
The Grade 6's have been moving furniture to set up areas for the Exhibition groups. They are ready to start in earnest next week!
Week 17
It is wonderful to see students back to school after a long holiday. Please continue to check school emails and posts to keep up to date. Reminder that next week we will have our Oman Week information meeting. Have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to a full...
Grade 5’s are Balanced
It was lovely to see the Grade 5’s after such a long break. Amongst all the rain on Wednesday, we were lucky enough to get out to play at lunch time. Some of the girls were practising their balancing skills, with varying success it has to be said. Let’s try that...
New Year, New Time
In KG3, we have kicked new year learning about time! We have looked at digital and analogue clocks and have been learning to tell the time to the hour! We know that Mathematicians use correct terminology, so when recounting time to the hour we use, 'O'clock'. We have...
ABIS opening on Wednesday
We have just received a new update from the Ministry to say that we should open on Wednesday and not Tuesday. ABIS will therefore be closed on Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday morning
Condolences and official Mourning Period
It is with deep personal sadness that on behalf of all of us at the school I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to all our community and especially our valued Omani families. Sultan Qaboos has been a source of inspiration for us all and will continue to be...
Twin Day
It was twin day on Tuesday and we had great fun
Inter House Basketball
It was a busy week this week with the finals of the Inter House Basketball competition being played on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday the Desert Fox girls played the Falcons in a very exciting and close game. The Boccaletti girls, Emma and Greta played with great...
G4 in Arabic
G4 students do their best to prepare for the Reading Knights contest after the holiday
Athletics Day
Well done to all those students who participated and put in fantastic efforts at our athletics track. It was great to see so many students go in so many races and jumping and throwing events and put in their best efforts. Congratulations to the Desert Foxes who won...
Final exams for the first semester
G5 / G6 students performed final exams for the first semester in Arabic subjects (Arabic language, Islamic education, and social studies) wishing all students a happy holiday
Final exams for the first semester
G5 / G6 students performed final exams for the first semester in Arabic subjects (Arabic language, Islamic education, and social studies) wishing all students a happy holiday
G7 Arabic
G7 students analyzed verses of poetry that talk about the value of humility and respect for others. The analysis addressed the main and partial ideas and an explanation of the vocabulary and aesthetics, where each student expressed his way and with his group with an...
Please check you have taken the correct child for the holidays!
On Twins day things got a little confusing in Grade 1! I hope children have ended up with the right family for the holidays. If you are traveling or if you are staying in Sohar, I wish you all a very happy start to the new year.
Creative Costumes
Each day has brought something new to ABIS this week. The. creative costumes during the week have been amazing. A huge thank you goes to the parents who helped create these costumes. The students enjoyed each themed day. I twined with Ms Simone on Tuesday, which...
Three Cheers for Grade 3
It has been an exciting week building up to Sports Day yesterday. We had fun dressing up in the various themes of the week. We also enjoyed being able to perform 'Sway' at the Winter Concert with older students on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday we arrived at school...
Spirit Week and More
What a fun week of dressing up, sharing maps and scavenger hunting around the school.
Mini Athletics Day
Please enjoy some photos from today's activities!
2019 Winter Concert: photos & videos
Wow! What a fantastic evening the 2019 Winter Concert was! A massive congratulations to all the students who performed in this concert. And a massive thank you to everyone involved behind the scenes to make it all possible. Here are a couple of highlights from the...
IGCSE Art and Design.
Grade 10's coursework portfolios are well underway. After choosing a theme, students must complete a "fully realized" artwork. The portfolio captures the entire journey, from observational drawing and collecting sources, to investigating artists, to exploring...
Final week
What a busy week it has been. I am so proud of all of the Grade 6 students that performed in the choir and band at the Winter Concert and then at Athletics Day yesterday. I hope you all have a relaxing and restful break and I look forward to starting our Exhibition...
Grade 8 Science
This week Grade 8 Scientists have continued their unit that is investigating healthy eating. They have been applying the food tests they learnt last week and checking foods for Starch Protein Glucose Fats to assist with their inquiries into the SOI Balancing our...
Wow what a week
The children have had a great week and have all earned valuable house points for their teams. Thank you all for supporting our spirit week the children looked fantastic. Have a lovely winter break.
Spirit Week
So many wonderful events this week! There was lots of school spirit this week in Grade 5. From Disney characters to musicians our students did their best to get dressed up and make each other smile.
The Scottish Play
After a long and gruesome journey, G7&8 English finally reached the bloody climax of Macbeth! As seemingly impossible prophecies came true, the psychotic King realized, along with the students, that he had been played for a fool by the evil witches. Just...
Happy holidays from the ECC
We are coming to the end of 2019 so we decided to make some holiday cookies. The children rolled and cut them into a variety of holiday shapes. After baking they chose different coloured icing and candies to creatively decorate them. Each child made a basket to...
The Gingerbread Man
We learned about the different ways stories can be told by exploring the tale about the Gingerbread Man. We read the story and acted it out with finger puppets. We listened to a song and compared the characters and endings in both. Then the students chose what...
Spiriting into Holidays
What a great time we have had learning over the last 16 weeks! There has been so many changes and development in our students that spirit week has been a lovely way to finish the term. The African proverb says it takes a whole village to raise a child. That means an...
Crazy Spirit Week
It’s nearly the holidays- we have been having a fun and busy week with Sports Day, consolidating our learning and dressing up... Well done to everyone for all your learning! It’s Pyjama Day! Look at how confident and strong we are. We learnt about doing descriptive...
K2 making patterns
We explored patterns this week. We copied sequential patterns and created our own patterns with fruit.
Moonlight
Dear All, It is with regret that we inform you that Moonlight, one of the farms goats, has had to be put to sleep as she was suffering from a terminal illness. We have enjoyed Moonlight as part of the ABIS family for many years and have shared some photos with you.
The Head's Blog
ABIS opening on Wednesday
We have just received a new update from the Ministry to say that we should open on Wednesday and not Tuesday. ABIS will therefore be closed on Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday morning
Condolences and official Mourning Period
It is with deep personal sadness that on behalf of all of us at the school I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to all our community and especially our valued Omani families. Sultan Qaboos has been a source of inspiration for us all and will continue to be...
Moonlight
Dear All, It is with regret that we inform you that Moonlight, one of the farms goats, has had to be put to sleep as she was suffering from a terminal illness. We have enjoyed Moonlight as part of the ABIS family for many years and have shared some photos with you.
Choir performances
Our choir and musicians have been performing around Sohar. If you are free on Saturday night please join us at the Mercure at 5pm. There will also be a winter market.
2019 Winter Concert
We are happy to invite you to the 2019 Winter Concert on Tuesday 17th December starting at 6pm. Featuring in this evening of music are all of the ABIS bands and choirs, soloists and a performance from Grade 3 students. All performances will be recorded to create an...
School closed Thursday 21st November
ABIS closed for all students today, Thursday 21st November. Please see below... The Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Early Warning Centre has decided to halt teaching at local government and private schools on Thursday 21st of November,” a...
Book your Three Way Conference appointments online
Along with Progress Report, we have sent a unique parent login code and a user guide, on reverse side of the letter from the Primary / Secondary Team Leader. Use this code, along with your child's date of birth information to book your appointments for the upcoming...
ABIS closed on Sunday, November 10th for Prophet’s Birthday
To celebrate the Prophet’s Birthday, ABIS will be closed Sunday, November 10th in line with the following announcement: The government has announced holiday as part of Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday for both the public and private sectors.According to authorities,...
Photos are ready to order
Last month, Lensman Studios Photographers visited the school to take individual, class, sibling and family portraits. The digital thumbnails are ready for you to view in order to place an order. Please view the photographs using the links below and complete the...
Important Staffing Announcement
Dear ABIS parents, We need to share some important news with you, and the wider ABIS community. Our Head of School, Neil Tomalin, has decided to move on at the end of the current school year, and it is with reluctance that we have accepted his...