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Week 28 in G6
This week the students have been busy learning all about energy dissipation, calculating the area of polygons and explaining their understanding of a pendulum through writing. Highlights of the Week Maths - Measurement Area of a rectangle Area of a compound shape...
English Grade 7 to Grade 9
This week, our Grade 7 students had opportunity to practise set questions for analysing visual texts. It is surprising how they get thrown when a word is changed (e.g. visualisation to visual text). The students find it difficult to adapt to changes in wording, yet...
Grade 8 Science Inquiry : Biomolecule Analysis
Inquiry is the foundation of learning within the IB framework at ABIS. This week, Grade 8 Science students conducted a practical investigation into the chemistry of biomolecules. Students performed independent chemical tests to identify starch, proteins, reducing...
Family Partnership to Enhance Arabic Handwriting Skills
As part of Al Batinah International School’s commitment to developing students’ skills, and in alignment with the Ministry of Education requirements, a virtual meeting was held this week with parents of primary students (Grades 1–4) titled: “Family Partnership in...
Busy Busy!
We have been busy this week so sorry no photos. This week we have been planning and designing our simple machine inventions. The students have chosen a problem that they want to solve and will make the solution. We have also been preparing for student led conferences,...
MYP Connections: A Well-Earned Finish
Dear Parents, A massive congratulations to our Grade 10 students for completing their eAssessments so beautifully. Their dedication, punctuality, and the seriousness they brought to this period have been truly commendable. They showed up, even when feeling the...
G8 Advisory PSHE: Digital Citizenship
Happy Thursday everyone! In PSHE today the G8 students looked at the issue of fake images on AI- they all seem much less fazed by this than me (an oldie). It really was surprising that we couldn't spot AI portraits from real ones though- as a class we only scored 3...
Week 28: Inquiry in Action!
Week 28: Inquiry in Action! It has been another exciting week of learning in Grade 5 as students continue to delve into our Unit of Inquiry on digital citizenship. Alongside role-play activities that encouraged students to think critically about positive and negative...
Week 29 – Grade 7 Advisory
Another busy week in Grade 7 with lots going on! We were back on Sunday morning announcements as a whole section after a long time, so it was good to be together again. We have some excellent examples of Service as Action going on, and congratulations to Hamda and...
Week 28- Fun with Math !!!!!
Happy Thursday everyone! We have completed the 28 weeks of the academic year. It is good to see everyone full of energy and this semester is going great. It is just awesome to see you everyday. Here’s a look at the incredible things we did this week and the exciting...
G10 Language and Literatureاللغة والأدب
This week, tenth-grade students took electronic tests for the subject of language and literature. This is considered good training for them for the final exams, as it gives them experience by showing them different types of questions that include assessment criteria...
Grade 6 AAL
Grade 6 students are engaging in writing some verbs in Arabic, through rearrange the verbs that they have learned during this week to match with pictures and write them.This will help them to stay organised and focused. Another advantage of this method is that it...
Week 28: Au revoir Sixte
Assessments, Reports & Events
Dear parents, It has been a productive week across the school, with students of all ages fully engaged in their learning. It is always encouraging to see the growing independence and enthusiasm with which our students approach their work each day. Earlier in the week,...
Reading Together
This week we had a successful whole class reading session. Children are already in reading groups for guided reading, meaning they read together with an adult supporting them and follow a familiar structure. This week we all read in our groups and then did a swap to...
MYP Grade 7 Design: Creative Challenge During Internet Outage
This Wednesday, our MYP Grade 7 Design students turned an unexpected internet outage into an exciting hands-on learning opportunity. As we were unable to continue our regular unit work on Criteria B: Sustainable Educational Toy, students took part in a special design...
This week in Music
Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. We have had a wonderful week of music-making as the focus shifts entirely toward our upcoming live performances. Our MYP music students are showing great enthusiasm as they prepare for the stage. Here is an update on...
2B News Flash!!!
Weekly Photos Here! Diorama’s have been completed and research papers have been completed. Most students completed them this week and a few finished today. On Sunday they will present their work to their peers. They will tell us about their animal’s looks, what it...
What’s up in Grade 2SB?
In literacy this week we have continued working on our research reports, met in our guided reading groups to discuss our non-fiction books, listed to books read aloud and read independently. We have worked on letter patterns and applied our learning in our own...
Small Steps Make a Big Difference
Dear Families, We understand that learning English can feel challenging for some children. Sometimes they may not feel motivated to read or practice, especially if they find it difficult. This is completely normal, and with your support at home, small steps can make a...
Physics and Math – ABIS week 29 ! Time surely runs away Fast.
"Good morning, passengers and crew of the Senior School. This is your Captain speaking from the flight deck with your latest syllabus trajectory. We have some major shifts in our flight path today, so please listen closely to the following updates." 🚀 Grade 12: Full...
The Head's Blog
School trips and reports
Dear Parents, It's been a great week with the success of last week's school trips for secondary classes and the Grade 6 students' enjoyable trip this week. After a long period of cancelled camps due to the pandemic, it's gratifying to see students and teachers...
Oasis opening ceremony, farewell and more
Dear Parents, We were delighted to host the official opening ceremony for our new school pergola, the Oasis, generously donated by C. Steinweg Oman, this week. Our school board, parent committee, and school community, including teachers and students, were in...
Community Dinner, a new pergola, and more
Dear parents, Tonight we have the Community Dinner and I hope to see you here! Next week on Monday we have the opening ceremony for the new school pergola which by a school-wide vote has been named "The Oasis". We have invited the parent committee members, the board...
Welcome back
Dear parents, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful and safe winter break. This week saw all students back at school and classes engaged in teaching and learning with many activities taking place. I visited most classes during the week and it was really pleasing...
Winter Break
Dear parents, We have come to the winter break and after the busy weeks of this term, all are looking forward to the 3 weeks of rest and family time. For those who are celebrating this festive season, I wish you and your family all the best and an enjoyable time. If...
A busy week for all
Dear parents, It’s been a very busy week. We had two evening music concerts for Primary at which the students were amazing as they sang and performed for the audience. Congratulations to Mr. Peter who taught the students and succeeded beyond expectations. The students...
National Day celebrations and more
Dear parents, Happy National Day! It was a special day that we celebrated across the school, beginning with an assembly. Students raised the National flag, everyone participated in the national anthem and a group of students led by Mr Aamer performed a traditional...
A farewell, 3-way conferences and more
Dear parents, This week has brought sad news for the ABIS community. It is with great regret that I advise of the departure of Celine Rowlands from ABIS. Celine fell ill recently and must return to the UK for treatment. Celine has been with ABIS since 2009 and is one...
Reports and a break
Dear parents, We have ended Term One and the school reports have been issued today. Please read through your child's report carefully and discuss it with them. After the October break, you will be asked to attend a student-parent-teacher conference at which time the...
Reports, new PYP Coordinator, ASA’s and more
Dear parents, Today I attended the KG1 & 2 and Grade 1 assembly. It was a delight with the students demonstrating what they are learning. Thank you to their teachers for organising the presentations. Next Sunday evening we will be releasing the new signup sheet...
Next Thursday 29/9 student free
Dear parents, This week I have spent time visiting classes and it has been wonderful to see the children smiling, happy, motivated and engaged in their learning. Some pictures I took are below. Click on them to enlarge the photo. The campus is looking green and clean,...
Events and afterschool activities
Dear parents and students, On Tuesday we held the Secondary coffee morning, and today we had the Primary coffee morning. It was wonderful to see the parents coming into school to meet each other and the SLT. On Wednesday we had the first Parent Committee meeting of...