by Scott MCBIRNIE | Feb 11, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Oman Week, The Grades
Expectations are everything. The students that were expecting a leisurely stroll had a wee surprise!! However, we had a fantastic morning and early afternoon taking in the wonder of Oman’s Grand Canyon and making friends with the local goats… Up at 5:30am...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Feb 10, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Oman Week, The Grades
What a day! Despite the nerves (and there were lots!), all the students abseiled well down the side of Oman’s Grand Canyon… what a view! The climb back up was equally exhilarating! Here are a few highlights… Walking down the wadi to the edge…. where...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Feb 9, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Oman Week, The Grades
After an exciting day of driving, swimming, 4×4-ing, sight-seeing and eating… we’ve arrived at the top of Jebel Shams. The temperature is beginning to drop as evening falls but we’re in high spirits having had a great day together. Think we’ll get the fire...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Jan 30, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
Yesterday saw the inauguration of the new ABIS Jazz Band. Mr. Hemmans was taking the students through what it meant to ‘swing’ a rhythm, some Blues scales and even some improvisation! An exciting new ASA with some fantastic skills being taught!
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Jan 16, 2020 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Music, The Grades
Learning can be hungry work. Especially complex concepts like the Classical compositional structure of Sonata Form. However, it all becomes quiet easy when you work it out with a few biscuits…
