We have seen many well-rested faces on teachers and students this week. Clearly, the December break has been energizing.

We are so pleased to finally be able to welcome Ty Lougher and Maureen Baier to Oman. They have both arrived in country and are thrilled to finally be here.

I am also pleased the hear about all the families and teachers who were able to travel through Oman during the break. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful country with such generous people.

Upcoming events:

11 January: Grade 10 DP subject selection evening. All grade 10 students and parents should attend this virtual event at 6:00

17 January: return to face to face teaching. We are expecting all students to return to ABIS at this time. Everyone should review the safety protocols: Do not bring your child to school if they appear ill or if anyone in the family has had a fever; When your child comes to school, they will need to wear their mask all day and must not share food; Drop off times will be from 7:50 and registration is taken at 8:15.

21 January: last day of Semester 1. This is the last day for assessment tasks to be submitted.

4 February: reports issued.

7-11 February: Oman week. Grades 7-9 & 11. This year will be toned down compared to previous years since COVID restrictions limit our FC-ca,pus tons. weaver, we will still be hosting activities on campus to honor our host country. More details to come in the next weeks.

7-11 February: Mock Exam week. Grades 10 and 12 students will be taking mock exams during this week. This will allow students to experience the intensity of the May exam schedule and get some feedback to help with their preparations for those exams.