by Matthew RICHMOND | Aug 17, 2023 | Primary Team Leader
Dear Primary Families, I am very pleased to welcome everybody back to a new and exciting school year at Al Batinah International School (ABIS). I am honored to have the opportunity to take on the role of Acting Primary Team Lead and am very much looking forward to...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 22, 2023 | The Grades
As the school year comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to write about something important: balance. As an International Baccalaureate school, following the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), it teaches us that balance is vital for our students’ growth....
by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 15, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Why should our students be risk-takers? This week I would like to focus on a learner profile that has very much been in evidence over the past few days. I had the pleasure of supporting our grade 5 students with their current unit of inquiry which has included a focus...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 8, 2023 | The Grades
As we rapidly approach the end of another school year, I wanted to share with you the importance of reflection. Reflection is a powerful tool that helps students make sense of their experiences, deepen their understanding, and develop lifelong learning skills. Through...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 1, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
A Week in the Life of a PYP Coordinator One of the reasons I so enjoy my job, and have enjoyed working in schools for so many years, is because of the variety and range of experiences and opportunities it provides. So I thought I’d share a few examples of what has...
