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...
by Joanne Brettell | Jun 19, 2025 | The Grades
Here we are, the end of the academic year has arrived! It’s been a huge year for me: moving country, changing schools, and adapting to a new curriculum. I can’t thank the students and staff enough for helping me settle in and navigate all the new experiences. I’ve...
by Joanne Brettell | Jun 12, 2025 | The Grades
Today we held our secondary awards ceremony. Whilst it is always lovely to see students’ hard work celebrated, decisions about who wins are very tough, so many of our G8 students have surpassed themselves this year!! Myself and Mr Duncan have been hugely proud...
by Joanne Brettell | Jun 4, 2025 | The Grades
Had an interesting visit to The Knowledge Gate School in Muscat with other Learning Support Leads from around the region. This weekend conference was inspiring, reassuring and interesting all in good measure. It is always valuable to talk to other people in the same...
by Joanne Brettell | May 22, 2025 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), The Grades
This week my G8 English group reflected on how many technological advances my 88 year old father has seen. We thought about this in class and the students generated questions that they would like to ask him. Wonder of wonders, we got my dear Dad on Google Meets, 3700...