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So many things happen at ABIS and we love to share!Language and Literature: Grade 7 and Grade 9 – interdisciplinary
Both grade 7 and grade 9 students have been practising their transfer skills this week. Grade 7s used their research skills from Humanities to research the history of Australia with regard to colonialism, Aboriginal culture, the Stolen Generation as connected to the...
Grade 1 Starting our Story Unit
Universal advice to new authors seems to be: "Write what you know" so we thought this was a good place to start in 1A this week and write our holiday stories. This is something we experienced: we were there, we know how we felt, what was said and who was with us....
Welcome Back
We have come back to school and straight back into our unit on inventions. This included writing a biography , first about our friends and then about a famous inventor. Please check Seesaw for our friend biographies. We have also been thinking about ways to innovate...
Week 28
Dear Parents, I hope you all had a wonderful Eid holiday. It was lovely to see the children again after the break and to hear their holiday stories. This week, we have been busy with our learning! Below, I am sharing some photos showing the children practicing...
Get ready forABIS World Book Week!
World Book Day is 23 April, but at ABIS, we are having World Book Week! World Book Day celebrates the love of reading and books. We will be having different activities during the week, including a book swap and dress as your favorite character day! Click on the link...
Futuristic Innovations!
Dear Parents In our unit on inventions, students are exploring ways to be more creative and solve daily problems.
Ce n’est qu’un au revoir Grade 12!
Today, during our last lesson together, I said goodbye to my 5 Grade 12 French students. After 4 great years together, it is time to say goodbye. It is the group of students I have taught the longest since I started teaching in 2005. We had some really fun times...
Week 27 in 1C
We have started our new unit, How We Express Ourselves! To kick things off, students shared stories from their winter break, sparking excitement and connection in our classroom. We’ve also introduced a special friend—Flat Teddy—who goes home with a different student...
Immunization: A Step Towards a Safe Future! Happy holidays and Eid Fitr Mubarak! 🎉✨
Happy holidays and Eid Fitr Mubarak! 🎉✨ 🛡️ Because our health is a responsibility… and immunization is our shield of protection! 🛡️ 🔗 #Immunization_For_My_Safety #IBPYP #ABIS
📢 “The Young Broadcaster” ✨ A Fun Journey into the Beauty of Rakhyut! 🎤🌿
📢 "المذيع الصغير" ✨ رحلة ممتعة في جماليات رخيوت! 🎤🌿 في مدرسة الباطنة الدولية، تألق طلاب الصف الأول في لعب دور "المذيع الصغير"، حيث ربطنا دروس اللغة العربية بتجربة إعلامية ممتعة! 🎙️💡 من خلال تقديم تقارير عن جماليات رخيوت في محافظة ظفار، عاش...
Eid Mubarak, new laboratories, and looking ahead
Dear parents, The big news this week is a major development for ABIS: the construction of three new science labs, thanks to Sohar Aluminium. These purpose-built spaces will significantly enhance the learning experience for students in Upper Primary and Secondary by...
G.10 Science: Investigating exothermic and endothermic reactions.
As the G10 science class in the MYP program gets ready for their upcoming e-assessment, they have been exploring exothermic and endothermic reactions in the lab. The highlight of their experiments was the oxidation of glycerin by potassium permanganate, an...
Grade 7 English students share poetry with Grade 5
This week was the culmination of the poetry unit for Grade 7 students. Grade 5 students, who had also been writing haikus, concrete poems, etc., were invited to share and discuss their poems with the grade 7s. The students were engaged and enjoyed reading each other's...
Bringing Movies to Life: Art Deco Bas-Relief Sculptures in Clay
Grade 8 students are bringing cinematic history to life through bas-relief sculpture, drawing inspiration from famous movies they have researched. Their designs are influenced by the bold, geometric elegance of the Art Deco style, reflecting the glamour and...
Grade 9 Interdisciplinary Unit
Next term sees our grade 9 get cracking into their interdisciplinary unit with Individuals and societies and English. The theme for this unit is the cold war, with George Orwell's Animal Farm being the literary text that be juxtaposed against the history of the cold...
Extended Essay
Our DP year one students have been industriously working on the extended essay. The extended essay is a university level research paper that introduces diploma students to the challenges that will be introduced later down the road in academia. Our students have...
Grade 8 MYP Science- Mixing Fun and Learning
This term, our Grade 8 IBMYP students have laid a solid foundation in the fascinating world of changes in matter. Over six weeks, they engaged with key concepts, culminating in an exciting laboratory week dedicated to practical exploration. Students delved into the...
🎭 Performing Arts Weekly: Taking the Stage with Confidence!
This week in Performing Arts, the drama studio was once again buzzing with excitement, imagination, and bold creativity! Building on last week’s focus on expression and storytelling, students from KG1 to Grade 6 took their performance skills to the next...
G1A Maths and Community
Students had some super Maths experiences this week. Many children are trying to get the high score on the ipad Tell the Time game we have been using to learn o’clock and half past times. There has been fierce competition and, of course, improved time-telling. We were...
Practice English for free at home!
Dear Parents, We are excited to introduce you to LearnEnglish Kids, a fantastic free website by the British Council designed to help children improve their English skills in a fun and engaging way! On LearnEnglish Kids, your child can practice:✅ Listening and...
ابداع طلاب الصف الرابع بمسابقة تحدي القراءة
أبدع طلاب الصف الرابع الابتدائي بمسابقة تحدي القراءة حيث قرأوا عدد كبيرا من القصص التربوية الهادفة ،بوركت جهودهم الطيبة
The Head's Blog
Fun Run, Sports Days, and Winter Celebrations
Dear parents, A lot is happening at the moment! Thank you to everyone who attended the Diploma (DP) Information Evening. If you have further questions, feel free to email Mr. Andy, Mr. Michael, or any of the teachers. This week, our primary students started each...
Dinner, Concert, ABIS NEWS Group and Important Dates
Dear Parents, Last night, our primary students showcased their talents in a wonderful musical event—the Winter Concert. The performances were outstanding, and the large audience thoroughly enjoyed every moment. A special thank you to Mr. Mino, Mr. Camilo, the primary...
Important dates coming up
Dear Parents, I hope you had a refreshing long weekend. It was wonderful to welcome all the students back to class and see their enthusiasm. This week, our music teachers have been hard at work preparing students for the upcoming Music Concerts, scheduled for 4th...
A busy week
Dear parents, Last weekend, our Secondary students attended the TSS MUN Conference at the Sultan’s School in Muscat. Each student prepared diligently and demonstrated strong leadership potential. Special congratulations to Janko Visser who was awarded Best Delegate...
Conferences, Quran Competition, Book Fair and ASAs
Dear Parents, As we begin the second term, I am pleased to share that this week has been a success, with three-way conferences taking place. It was wonderful to see so many parents attending to meet with their child’s teachers and discuss progress since the start of...
School reports and the break
Dear parents, School reports have been issued today, and I encourage all parents and guardians to take the time to thoroughly review the report with your child. Celebrate their achievements, and use this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about their...
Rain days and school reports
Dear Parents, We’re pleased to have finished the two days of online learning due to school closures. In the Secondary School, the transition went smoothly, with students and teachers adapting well to the online format. In Primary School, while our older students...
Parent Committee and next Thursday Potluck Dinner
Dear Parents, Last Friday, we hosted over 200 swimmers at the Nautilus Swimming Gala held at our Al Masoudi Aquatic Center. Students from Muscat and Sohar joined us in the morning to compete across various events, and the day concluded with a strong sense of...
PD for teachers, swim gala, and next week
Dear parents, On Tuesday of this week I went to Muscat to attend a reception for Mr Olli-Pekka Heinonen, the IB Director General with Dr. Shehzad Jeeva (Chief Education Officer), Mr. Haif Bannayan (Global Director of Business Development), and Ms. Mary Tadros (IB...
Coffee morning and workshops
Dear Parents, It was wonderful to see so many of you at our first coffee morning of the year. These gatherings provide a great opportunity to meet other parents, connect with Andrew and Matthew, ask questions, and learn more about your child’s educational experience...
Important dates
Dear Parents, It’s been a good week for me, as I’ve been at the gate each morning greeting students and parents. This has reminded me how important it is for everyone to know that they are always welcome to approach me for a conversation. It's also nice to be able to...
A good week – next week a coffee morning for parents
Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. It’s been a productive week at school, with students working diligently and teachers fully engaged in their learning. It’s wonderful to see such a positive energy on campus. As the weather has been quite hot, please...