Celebrating Musical Growth, Creativity and Community
It has been another wonderful week of music-making in the ABIS Performing Arts Department! As we approach the mid-term break, students have continued building on their learning through **singing, movement, instrumental performance, music notation and creative expression**. Across the Primary School, our young musicians have been developing greater confidence, independence and collaboration as they apply their musical skills in different activities.
This week also provides an opportunity to celebrate **Omani Women’s Day**, recognising the important contributions of women to Oman’s culture, education, arts and wider society.
KG1 & KG2 – Growing Through Songs, Stories and Movement
Our youngest learners continued exploring how music connects with stories, celebrations and everyday experiences. Building on their previous learning, students developed greater confidence in singing familiar songs, responding to musical cues and expressing ideas through movement.
Musical games and storytelling activities encouraged children to recognise patterns, follow changes in tempo and explore how sounds and actions can communicate feelings and ideas. These experiences continue to strengthen their listening skills, imagination and confidence when participating with others.
**IB Learner Profile: Communicators** – expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas through singing, movement and storytelling.
**ATL: Communication Skills** – listening attentively, responding to instructions and sharing ideas through musical and physical expression.
Grades 1 & 2 – Strengthening Musical Skills and Ensemble Playing
Grades 1 and 2 continued making connections between **reading music, singing and instrumental performance**. Building on their previous exploration of musical notation and tuned percussion, students worked towards greater accuracy and confidence when interpreting and performing musical patterns.
Singing and movement activities helped reinforce their understanding of beat, rhythm, pitch and tempo. Students also continued developing their ability to listen to one another, coordinate their playing and contribute positively to group music-making.
These activities support the progression from recognising musical symbols to applying musical understanding in practical performance.
**IB Learner Profile: Thinkers** – using their musical knowledge to recognise patterns, make connections and solve performance challenges.
**ATL: Social Skills** – cooperating with others, taking turns, listening respectfully and contributing to ensemble performances.
Grades 3–6 – Applying Musical Knowledge Through Performance and Creativity
Grades 3–6 continued developing their musical independence through **singing, digital music notation, movement and theatre activities**. Building on their work with Flat.io, students strengthened their understanding of how musical ideas can be represented, organised and developed through notation.
Singing activities encouraged attention to musical accuracy, expression and ensemble awareness, while movement activities provided opportunities to interpret rhythm, tempo and musical character.
Theatre games continued to support improvisation, concentration, collaboration and creative expression. Through these experiences, students are learning to make more thoughtful artistic choices and reflect on how their individual contributions support successful group performances.
IB Learner Profile: Reflective** – recognising their progress, responding to feedback and identifying ways to improve their musical and performance skills.
**ATL: Thinking Skills** – applying prior knowledge, making creative decisions and evaluating musical ideas and performances.
#🇴🇲 Celebrating Omani Women’s Day
As Oman celebrates **Omani Women’s Day on 17 October**, we extend our warmest wishes to all the remarkable women in our ABIS community and throughout the Sultanate.
We recognise and celebrate the contributions of Omani women as educators, artists, musicians, leaders, mothers and role models who continue to enrich the cultural and social life of the nation.
Through the Performing Arts, we appreciate the important role women play in preserving cultural traditions, sharing stories, nurturing creativity and inspiring future generations.
Happy Omani Women’s Day! كل عام والمرأة العُمانية بخير! 🌹
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Mid-Term Break!
As we reach the end of this first part of the term, we celebrate the enthusiasm, creativity, and musical progress our students have shown.
From our youngest learners discovering music through stories and movement to our older students developing their performance, notation and creative skills, it has been a rewarding few weeks of learning.
We would also like to thank our parents and the wider ABIS community for their continued encouragement and support.
We wish all our students, families and colleagues a happy, peaceful and restful mid-term break!** May the holiday provide time to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and return refreshed and ready for another exciting period of learning.
Happy Omani Women’s Day and happy mid-term break from the ABIS Performing Arts Department! 🎶🇴🇲