by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Nov 25, 2021 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12
In her graphic novel, Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi writes about a time in her childhood when her world was turned upside down by revolution. This presented her with many challenges not only in the physical and emotional turmoil of the time, but also in how she saw and...
by Andrew COOPER | Nov 25, 2021 | Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Primary P.E., Secondary P.E
Two weeks ago saw ABIS host the first Alpha Academy football tournament in Sohar. We fielded teams in the boys under 14 and under 18 competition. Plus a girls team and junior team. After just 4 weeks of training together, we were up against strong opposition from well...
by Margot SIMONDS | Nov 24, 2021 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Library
Recently the ABIS library has seen an influx of library books that are coming back after having been checked out up to 3 years ago! There are many, many books that are still missing from the library. Please take the time in the next few weeks, or during the upcoming...
by Andres BRADSHAW | Nov 18, 2021 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9
This week’s focus has been on research and changing data into information and into knowledge and in some cases taking those seemingly unrelated facts and making some insights. The old adage that states “Knowledge is power”; not data, or information, but...
by Oscar DASS | Nov 11, 2021 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
Being present in your children’s life is crucial now – more than ever. With the impact that Covid has had, we are yet to truly understand the effects on children. They need all our love and support and guidance. Firm and loving but not harsh and...
by Andres BRADSHAW | Nov 11, 2021 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
This week the students, parents and teachers have been reflecting on the past 4 months and have been looking backwards to work out how to move forwards. This reflective practice is one of the IB Learner Profiles that really enables us to grow in the direction we...
