by Joanne Brettell | Sep 25, 2025 | The Grades
Today in our Advisory PSHE we talked about stress. What does this word mean to them? What immediately comes into their heads when they hear that word? What effect does stress have on their bodies? Some of the students reflected on things that make them feel stressed...
by Joanne Brettell | Sep 18, 2025 | The Grades
. What a joy to see a sea of sunny yellow across ABIS today. Many thanks to our amazing Secondary Student Council, who instigated the ‘Wear It Yellow’ day to raise awareness about mental health. They also held a bake sale, which, as usual, was very...
by Joanne Brettell | Sep 11, 2025 | The Grades
In Advisory today, Ms. Ibtihal, our new school counselor, came to talk to the G8 students. We are working hard to lift the stigma of counseling services at ABIS. Many of the students don’t tap into this valuable resource. Generally, people think it is just for...
by Joanne Brettell | Sep 4, 2025 | The Grades
Reunited with my G8 Advisory after a few days away. This week, in my absence, they have been working hard on deciding what Service As Action projects they will deliver. Ms. Melodee and Mr Camilo have done a sterling job of making them really reflect on why they will...
by Joanne Brettell | Aug 28, 2025 | The Grades
I woke up really excited last Sunday because I was looking forward to seeing all of our lovely students return to ABIS. It was a different feeling this year because I am no longer a newbie and already know most of my new Advisory students, which felt really good! This...
