by Maureen BAIER | Sep 3, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
This week was a great start to the new school year! It was so great to meet all my students and have some lovely conversations with them! I cannot wait to come to Oman – everyone is so welcoming and supportive. I included a picture of a sunset – the sun...
by Margot SIMONDS | Sep 2, 2020 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9
Hello Abis Secondary ! This week it has been wonderful getting to know the students and see their faces! During the two days of orientation I was able to meet and work with all of the students in secondary. There is a definate learning curve for distance learning, but...
by Sean HOWES | Sep 2, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP)
This week, Grade 11 have been learning about the role, position and treatment of women in Shakespeare’s England. They were shocked by the brutal punishments dished out to women who failed to conform to society’s expectations, (some of them were indeed...
by Tynisha LOUGHER | Sep 2, 2020 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary French
This week we returned to virtual learning and I had a chance to meet some of my French students. You all are AMAZING! I realize it isn’t easy being online all day, but you made my first week at ABIS a wonderful experience and for that, I am truly grateful. While...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Aug 27, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP)
A lot of preparation has taken place to support both the Grade 11 and 12 students in their Diploma music study when we are allowed to return to ABIS (in whatever setting that will be!). For the Grade 12s, COVID-19 has presented huge challenges which the IB has...
by Andres BRADSHAW | Aug 27, 2020 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
Hello everyone, I along with all the people in school have been planning activities to get to know each other as a community of learners. I am thrilled and looking forward to sharing them with you soon! I have been thinking about the learner profiles and this week; I...
