by Erin REHIL | Sep 5, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Visual Arts
Grade 9 students explored the works of sculptor Kirsteen Pieterse and the contrast between natural and human-made landmarks. They then formed small groups and began research for their proposals for either an installation or free-standing sculpture that will be made...
by Sean HOWES | Sep 2, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9
Grade 7 will be designing a stop motion video to promote the importance of recycling. We are currently at the planning stage and the class had a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style activity, where they had to explain the nature of their design brief and suggest...
by Sean HOWES | Aug 30, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, The Grades
No, not a reference to the Beegees’ disco classic although I was tempted to sing it as I entered the class. Alas, I couldn’t find the requisite tight white flares, not even at the very back of my wardrobe… This week, Grade 9 have been discussing the...
by Rachel HOWES | Aug 15, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary French
Hello everyone! I’m Rachel Howes and I’ll be teaching French at ABIS this year. I am so happy to be here in Oman. I have wanted to be here for so long! I’ve been enjoying exploring Sohar with my husband and children and the warm welcome has made us...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jun 19, 2019 | Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary Maths, The Grades
This week Grade 9 mathematicians taught Grade 6 a card trick. This was as part of the support for Grade 6’s transition into secondary. The “trick” was mathematically based and highlighted how new maths is learnt Link to 27 card trick video Observing...
by Jonathan ADAMS | May 30, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, The Grades
Secondary students presented their passion project results. Many students have explored new skills (e.g. gymnastics, musical instruments, drawing, making movies, wood-working) while others have dedicated time to developing existing skills. Each student experienced...
