Welcome to my blog!

One of the most important skills that students learn at school is the ability to communicate effectively. Sharing our learning is important and here in my blog I will attempt to share some what is important with you.

I hope you find it useful and informative.

Community Iftar and upcoming dates

Dear parents, This week we were pleased to host our Community Iftar at ABIS. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring families, students and staff together during the holy month of Ramadan. Thank you to all the parents and families who joined us and helped create such...

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Teachers day and ABIS Community Iftar 3rd March

Dear parents, This week we acknowledge Teachers’ Day, which fell on Tuesday, 24th February, and today the school is closed in recognition of this occasion. At ABIS, we are fortunate to have a dedicated and hardworking team who care deeply about their students and...

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Ramadan Kareem

Dear parents, Ramadan Kareem. As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all members of our community who are observing this special time. Ramadan is a period that invites reflection, generosity, and a deep sense of community....

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Celebrating Learning & Community and the Weeks Ahead

Dear parents, This shorter week is due to Thursday being set aside as a dedicated Professional Development Day, providing our teachers with valuable time to engage in learning and professional growth. Earlier this week, our Grade 6 students presented their PYP...

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Oman week a success

Dear parents, This week has been a vibrant and meaningful one as we celebrated Oman Week across our school community, recognising the culture, history, and traditions of our host nation. Students engaged in learning both on campus and through a range of trips that...

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A Milestone Week for ABIS

Dear parents, This week marked an important milestone as we welcomed the International Baccalaureate evaluation team for their three-day visit. We are proud to share that the outcome was overwhelmingly positive. The visit concluded a year-long process of reflection...

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Community, Learning, and Upcoming Events

Dear parents, Parent–Teacher Conferences took place earlier this week, and I would like to thank the families who met with teachers to discuss progress and next steps. If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your child's teacher if you need further...

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A busy time ahead

Dear parents, It has been a pleasure to see students return this week after the Winter Break, and to feel the renewed sense of energy across the school. Classrooms have quickly settled back into routines, and it has been good to see students reconnecting with friends,...

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Wishing all a wonderful Winter Break

Wishing all a wonderful Winter Break

Dear ABIS Families, This final week has been a wonderful way to close before our three-week Winter Break. Across both Primary and Secondary, we have seen the breadth of learning, creativity, and talent that defines our ABIS community. Highlights included our Winter...

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Winter concerts & Sports Days

Dear parents, As we move toward the final week of term, it has been wonderful to see our students across the school engaging so confidently in performance, leadership, and community events. Our Primary students in Grades 3–6 delivered an outstanding Winter Concert...

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Celebrating learning, Winter concert and Art Show at ABIS

Dear parents, As we come closer to our winter break, teachers and students are continuing to apply themselves to teaching and learning. When I visit classes, I am pleased to see the students active and engaged. Last night, a group of our students sang at the Crowne...

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Celebrating Oman National Day & more

Dear ABIS Families, Today was a special day for our whole school community as we celebrated Oman National Day together. This morning’s assembly brought students from across all grade levels onto one stage, showcasing traditional dress, music, and performances that...

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Primary & Secondary Learning Highlights

Dear ABIS families, This week has been another strong example of how learning at ABIS extends far beyond the classroom, with students across both the Primary and Secondary Schools engaging in meaningful, real-world experiences. Our Grade 8 students have just returned...

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A Positive Start to the Second Term

Dear ABIS Families, It’s been a wonderful first week back after the mid-term break, full of positive energy and purposeful learning across both Primary and Secondary. I hope you and your families enjoyed the time away, whether relaxing here in Sohar, exploring Oman,...

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End of First Term

Dear parents, We come to end of the first term with everyone taking a well deserved break. My sincere thanks to our staff who have been committed,  supportive and worked hard to ensure our students received the best possible education.  It's been a great start to the...

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Our ABIS Community in Action

Dear parents, It was wonderful to see so many of you at our Parent Coffee Mornings this week. These occasions help strengthen the partnership between home and school. In Primary, parents joined a Seesaw Workshop led by Ms. Megan, exploring how the platform supports...

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Oct 14: Coffee Morning for Primary & Secondary Parents

Dear parents, As another week comes to a close, I am reminded of what makes ABIS such a special place for learning here in Sohar. When visitors and parents speak about our school, they often comment on the exceptional dedication of our teachers, the care and attention...

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Student Council, Learning and Staff PD

Dear parents, This week has reminded me of the energy and creativity our students and teachers bring to ABIS. Across Primary and Secondary, I see young people taking ownership of their learning and teachers engaged in meaningful growth. In Secondary, our Student...

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An invitation to parents, assembly and more

Dear parents, This week has been a wonderful reminder of the breadth of learning that takes place across our school, from our youngest students to those preparing for life beyond graduation. Our IB Diploma students visited OQ Sohar for an interdisciplinary science...

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Parent Coffee morning and more

Dear parents, Thank you to everyone who joined us for this week’s Parent Coffee Morning and Workshop. We were delighted with the strong turnout and the opportunity to connect with so many of you. Your presence and insights play a vital role in building the strong...

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