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This week, the tenth grade students underwent an electronic test to measure their levels and skills in self-organization and time management. The students showed great effort in interacting, preparing, and gaining new experiences that will support them during this year.
Grade 7 Science: IB Learner profile focus-INQUIRER
Lab photos that capture our moments in the lab this week. Grade 7 science students are currently studying the "Why and How of Scientific Experiments," with a focus on the scientific method. This unit emphasizes the IB Learner Profile trait of being an "Inquirer."...
Grade 12 Biology- Waiting To Exhale!
This past week, the final-year DP students focused their studies on gas exchange processes in the human body. They learned about the structure and functions of the respiratory system, including the lungs, trachea, bronchi and alveoli. Models and diagrams were used to...
Using your calculator efficiently
Key learning points Division can be inputted using different calculator buttons. A calculator can produce an error if not programmed correctly. A calculator reads the input in a specific way, brackets can help with this. Common misconception Students often forget to...
3rd Week of School News!!
We enjoyed another week in second grade. This week we had our first show and tell. It was very exciting to see what they brought in to share with their classmates. Next week Monday, we will choose our next two students for Thursday's show and tell. If your child would...
TOK Essay
Last week the TOK essay titles were released by the IB. This week we began unpacking the question and started some great discussions that begin grade 12 student's journey on this important core task.
Music at ABIS Takes Flight!
This week was a whirlwind of musical exploration and discovery across all grade levels! Early Years embarked on a journey through pitch with vibrant rainbow glockenspiels, creating their own "staircase of sound." We also dove into a new song, fostering the learner...
Nessy platform
Dear Parents, We are excited to invite you to incorporate the Nessy platform into your child's daily routine! Nessy is a fantastic tool designed to help children improve their literacy skills through fun and engaging games and activities. By spending just 20 minutes a...
Grade 10 Art: Utopia Unit
In Grade 10, we are concluding the summative assessment for Criteria A: Knowing and Understanding as part of our first unit, 'Utopia'. The objective was to investigate and analyze inspirational buildings and architects using subject-specific language. Students were...
Week 3 in G1A
Students are settling into a routine and making new friends. We talked about what a friend is and how they treat us. We wondered if we were good friends- we TRY to be! Another focus this week was the Learner profile attribute: CARING. We discussed how we are caring...
Week 3 – An Awesome NEW Unit of Inquiry
Dear Parents, This has been a hugely exciting week in Grade 6 as we launched our new Where We Are in Place and Time unit of inquiry. The central idea of this unit is 'Human migration is a response to challenges, risks and opportunities. As a provocation to get the...
Exploring Internal Organs!
Dear Parents, This week we tuned into our new unit on the Human Body, all students were excited to explore and share their knowledge.
G5 Building Connections Through Stories and Child Rights
This week, students continued building upon their knowledge of beliefs and values through the story ‘The Name Jar’ by Yangsook Choi. After reading, students reflected using the following questions: -Was it difficult for the girl to decide to keep her name or change...
Grade 11 Chemistry: Pre-IB Chemistry-Experimental techniques
Grade 11 Chemistry students are progressing well in their pre-IB Chemistry course, building a strong foundation for their first unit. Their current studies aim to solidify essential experimental skills, crucial for success in higher-level chemistry. The class is...
Grade 12 Chemistry: Thermochemistry
Grade 12 Chemistry students continue their exploration of Thermochemistry, with a particular emphasis on "Reactivity 1: What drives chemical reactions?" This week, the class worked on collecting data to calculate the enthalpy of neutralization. They also...
ABIS Recycling
ABIS is excited to refresh our recycling program as part of our commitment to being more eco-friendly. We are setting up regular recycling pick-ups and will hopefully be holding sessions to help both staff and students learn more about recycling. We believe that by...
ASA: 2 + 2 = 5
We are off to a great start. We were able to divide the group into 3 separate smaller groups to work on skills by playing games. Games are relaxed way to practice foundational skills and learn to have a math mind-set. Please reach out if interested in playing some of...
Grade 3 find out Who We Are
This week we started exploring our new unit Who We Are. The students listened to stories and took part in some exercise videos and then made observations about how the felt and what their bodies were telling them. They asked questions that will help to guide our...
3rd Week in 1C!
This week, 1C had the pleasure of meeting the newest member of the ABIS family, Billy! The children were excited and had many questions about Billy and his life before joining ABIS. The students in 1C have settled in well, becoming familiar with their daily routines...
Week 3
This week, we had our first swimming lessons, and it was a huge celebration! The children had a fantastic time in the water. We would like to remind you that swimming lessons are an important part of our curriculum, and we want all children to participate. Please...
Grade 7 Science
Our Grade 7 students have embarked on their first MYP Science unit-How do scientists conduct experiments? The focus has been on the scientific method. This week, they had the chance to apply their learning in the lab, conducting experiments with various lab...
The Head's Blog
Another successful Cabaret in the books!
All of the students' hard worked definitely paid off with the successful performance of our 5th Cabaret. The lights shone brightly on our stunning students - and staff - as they wowed and awed the audience. Between fabulous performances, our taste buds were delighted...
School staff engages in the MoE self-study process
Last Thursday, the 17th of January, the ABIS staff spent an entire afternoon of self- study looking at the seven domains in the Ministry of Education Private Schools' Rating Tool. The staff were divided into committees and worked in each domain: vision and mission,...
ABIS Biathlon
Exciting Event Coming Up! Fun-Biathlon Friday 1 February We are proud to announce the first annual biathlon at ABIS! What: Swim & Run When: Friday morning 1 Feb, starting at 8 am Where: ABIS...
ABIS part of the MOE School Ratings Pilot Project!
Due to the important role that the private schools play in delivering the educational mission and achieving the goals intended, the Ministry of Education has decided to introduce a school ratings system. The system seems to be quite similar to the one that has been in...
Nautilus Coming to Sohar
Nautilus swim club will be using our swimming pool complex exclusively from next January. For those that have not heard of them, they are arguably the number one swim club for schools in Muscat. They recently hosted our first external swim gala. A wide range of swim...
Lady Pirates of the Carribean
What an adventure on the high seas it has been! This year's musical, Lady Pirates of the Caribbean, was a dream come true because for years we've wanted to do a pirate-themed show. With such a strong female cast (and our two faithful gents!), it only made sense to...
ABIS Beach Clean-up!
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the ABIS beach clean-up held at Sanqar Beach, Sohar last Saturday, Dec. 8th. Over 50 caring students, parents and teachers attended ready and willing to comb the beach for plastic, glass, styrofoam, buried fishing nets,...
Beach Clean Up this Saturday!
Dear ABIS Parents & Students, On Saturday, December 8th, 8:30 - 11 am, there will be the 5th Annual ABIS Community Beach Clean-up at Umq Beach near the Sanqar Park (Pirate Ship Park) in Sohar. We will meet at the parking lot at Umq Beach, not far from Dawood and...
Plasday – Give It a New Life!
Everyone was excited this week to see our special guest, Mr. Plasbin (Mr. Martin Mbuta). Mr. Plasbin visited ABIS this week to talk about the 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and to begin a new "Reuse" art project. The theme of his visit was GIVE IT A NEW LIFE! In...
ABIS Parent Contract
Dear parents, A few weeks ago, you received the ABIS parent contract that is required by the Omani Ministry of Education to be signed by both parents. Please return the signed copy to your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible. Please also note that the...
Three Way Conferences Next Week!
Three-Way Conferences Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th November Next week you will receive the November Progress report for your child/children. The Primary Three-Way Conferences are scheduled to follow this and are scheduled for - Wednesday November 28th, from 3:30pm...
Mr. Plasbin is back!
Dear ABIS Parents, In accordance with the ABIS mission and vision to become well-rounded global citizens, we are excited to announce that ABIS is working to protect the environment though a recycling initiative called Plasbin with Mr. Martin Mbuta. If you would like...