by Ann Gaillard | Jan 21, 2018 | News Flash
Calling All Bookworms!: The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature For the first time ever, our ABIS students in grades 6 – 10 will have the opportunity to head to Dubai the weekend of March 8th to attend the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature! Now in its...
by Ann Gaillard | Jan 18, 2018 | Front Page, Secondary Team Leader, Uncategorized
The IB Diploma Programme Subject Selection presentation and open house for Grade 10 students and parents took place on the evening of the 16th. During the presentation, the DP teachers shared which types of learners would benefit from their subjects, the level of work...
by Ann Gaillard | Jan 18, 2018 | The Head's Blog, Uncategorized
On the 16th of January, Al Batinah International School (ABIS) had an opportunity to welcome eighteen staff of the Ministry of Education to learn more about the school and its IB programmes: PYP, DP and the upcoming MYP. Ms Michelle Simpson and Ms Ann Gaillard gave...
by Ann Gaillard | Jan 11, 2018 | Front Page, Secondary Team Leader
Happy New Year! Some students came back relaxed and excited, while others had a slower start. Nevertheless, it turned out to be an awesome start of the year! I have seen lots of exciting learning engagements happening in different classes, including Ms. J’s dad...
by Ann Gaillard | Dec 21, 2017 | Front Page, Secondary Team Leader, Uncategorized
Although it was a stormy start of the week, the year ended with a great outdoor performance of the ABIS band led by Mr. Griebenow. The International Breakfast organized by the Student Council followed the band performance. I was a bit apprehensive whether any learning...