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So many things happen at ABIS and we love to share!ABIS Primary Music Blog: Seeing Sound & Digital Composers
Welcome back to the Music Blog! It has been a week of transformation in the Music Department. From our youngest learners drawing what they hear, to our oldest Primary students actively preparing for the PYP Exhibition, the hallways have been buzzing with creativity....
G3 Archeologists
Today we went on a really great trip to Sohar Fort to meet the archeologists that are digging and finding out about the history of Sohar. This experience connected brilliantly with our current unit and the students were able to ask their questions and gain a better...
Individual Oral Presentation
1. This Week in Our Learning: • We have started reviewing for exams. I cannot believe they are only three months away. The students are specifically preparing for their individual oral presentation and they each did a practice presentation. We should take a moment to...
Vooks: Animated Story Books for Kids
Vooks is a safe, ad-free streaming app with animated storybooks for children under 9. The stories are read aloud with gentle animation, helping children enjoy screen time in a calm and educational way. Vooks works like a digital library and supports early reading by...
Week 19 in Grade 1A
Dear Parents, This week, we are excited to share some photos of our reading stations! Every morning, we start the day with reading. The students receive a new word list and work on their own goals related to the tricky words. In addition, they read books at...
This week in Music
Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. It has been an eventful week in the music department as our students navigate the planning and developmental stages of their new units. Our MYP music students are deeply immersed in their projects. Here is an update on...
How can we express our creativity?
This week we have continued exploring how we can express ourselves through different types of performances: dance, music, puppetry, theatre, poetry, drawing or painting, etc. We have discussed what can inspire us, including using our imagination to help us express our...
From Repurposing to Persuading… Next Stop: Muscat!
We have had a busy and engaging week in Grade 5! Students have been exploring ethical and sustainable choices in different ways. Some students are wrapping up their work on repurposed items, taking something they no longer use and giving it a new life. Others have...
Creative Learning in Visual Arts
IB Visual Arts students are currently completing their second exhibition artwork, an important requirement for their Internal Assessment. It has been exciting to see a wide range of media being explored, from ceramics to printmaking techniques, as students develop...
Spot The Shape…
Dear Parents, Students are exploring 2D and 3D shapes. They used their problem solving skills and social skills to collaborate and form some 2D shapes.
Week 19: Perspectives and Coordinate Planes
Week 19 in 1B
This week, we began our new Unit of Inquiry, How We Organise Ourselves. To tune in, we explored the difference between needs and wants and discussed how our choices can look different depending on what is necessary, what is helpful, and what we simply enjoy. Students...
Partnerships That Shape Success | Teacher–Parent Conferences .
G11 and 12 Chemistry Update.
In Grade 11 Chemistry, students have successfully navigated the complexities of chemical bonding, including ionic and covalent bonds, Lewis structures, and molecular shapes. Next week, the focus shifts to metallic bonding and giant covalent structures, followed by an...
G8 Science: The Impact of Waves
Our Grade 8 students have started their new unit focused on the Impact of Waves. We are exploring the Statement of Inquiry: Interactions reveal relationships that drive discovery and advancement. Students are currently working in specialized research teams to...
G7 Science: Impact of forces around us.
This week, our Grade 7 scientists officially kicked off their new unit on Forces, Energy, and Work. To build a foundational understanding, students have been working in collaborative research groups to become "experts" on a specific force. Each group is responsible...
Grade 11 IBDP ESS- The Quadrat Quest
This week, our Grade 11 Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) students swapped their textbooks for field gear to master the art of ecological surveying. By deploying quadrat sampling, a fundamental technique used by ecologists worldwide; students transitioned from...
Expressing ourselves throughout !
Dear Robloxian parents, It was lovely to see some parents for the parent teacher conferences this week, thank you for consistently working as a team with me. This really helps with your child’s well being and progress. We have begun our new Unit of Inquiry, How We...
Community, Learning, and Upcoming Events
Dear parents, Parent–Teacher Conferences took place earlier this week, and I would like to thank the families who met with teachers to discuss progress and next steps. If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your child's teacher if you need further...
Week 18: Learning, Creating, and Looking Ahead
Important Trip Information: We are very excited about our upcoming Grade 5 residential trip to Muscat from 1–3 February. This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to apply their learning in real-life settings and make lasting memories with their classmates....
Assembly and Mainly Maths!
After another short holiday, we worked hard to get back into the school routine again this week. Students are becoming more independent and are able to do our morning routine by themselves, almost. They take it in turns to change the date, check the register, explain...
The Head's Blog
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...
A message from the Parent Liaison Committee
Dear Parents, We are very happy to share that The Parents Liaison Committee (PLC) of ABIS took off with a great start with our first official meeting at ABIS on Wednesday 24, 2018. A discussion was made regarding the roles, responsibilities and expectations of this...
Important letter coming home!
Recently, the Ministry of Education instructed all private schools to issue an annual contract to all parents of children attending the school. The contract clearly outlines the relationship between the school and the parents and lays out guidelines for offering and...
ABIS closed for national holidays
To celebrate the Prophet's Birthday and Oman National Day ABIS will be closed in line with the following announcement: "On the occasion of the the Prophet's (PBUH) birthday and the glorious 48th National Day, and as per the Royal Orders of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos...
Whole School Fun and Games on Nov 8th!
The upcoming Whole School Fun and Games Assembly will be taking place on Nov. 8th, from 12:20 - 1:00pm. Everyone should wear their House Colors on the day! The event will be run by StuCom and House Leaders. It will take place on the field and houses will rotate...
United Nations Assembly at ABIS
It was a wonderful assembly hosted by the secondary students under the guidance of Mr. Todd Davis and Mr. Gary Goodwin. The students highlighted the great diversity that exists at ABIS, and shared how the ABIS curriculum as well as extra-curricular activities are...