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So many things happen at ABIS and we love to share!New Beginnings!
This was our first full, five day week since we came back from the holiday so we have made the most of our time. Students started a new Unit of Inquiry and thought about the question, ‘What is a town?’. This was a simple activity, done in pairs and they were asked to...
G7 Science-Exploring forces in the lab
Our Grade 7 scientists spent the week investigating the fundamental nature of physics through a hands-on "Forces Lab," exploring both contact forces like friction and air resistance and non-contact forces like gravity and magnetism. By comparing the fall of crumpled...
G8 Arabic (Laguage and Literature ) اللغة والأدب
Grade 8 students demonstrated remarkable excellence this week during their study of the translated literature Around the World in Eighty Days. They expressed a deep understanding of the text through creative and varied approaches that reflected strong analytical...
French Connections: Families, Places, and Perspectives (S2/W3)
Dear Parents, Grade 7s built their own family trees this week, leading to some thoughtful discussions about the fact that families can look very different from one another. This has helped students develop a deeper sense of inclusion and understanding. Next week,...
A Milestone Week for ABIS
Dear parents, This week marked an important milestone as we welcomed the International Baccalaureate evaluation team for their three-day visit. We are proud to share that the outcome was overwhelmingly positive. The visit concluded a year-long process of reflection...
Grade 10 IBMYP Science-The Power Couple
This week, our Grade 10 MYP Science class took a deep dive into the fascinating world of bioenergetics, focusing on the essential relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Through interactive simulations and hands-on activities, students...
AAL Grade 6
This week grade 6 students worked with Blooket, a web-based quiz to revise what they have learned this week ( Parts of the human body). Students, use the big idea and the skills of being knowledgeable, managing their time and be good thinkers to answer questions...
Grade 9 I&S
This term we have begun undertaking a unit of work on how global interconnections and human networks can help manage natural environments, while still helping people sustaining themselves economically. Students are now in the research phase of this project and have...
Week 19: Fun with Math!!!
Happy Thursday to all! We have completed the 18th week of the academic year which happens to be the 3rd week of the second semester. We have been quite busy with successful IB Evaluation visit. It is good to see everyone of you fully rejuvenated and full of energy and...
PYP Exhibition Week 8
Our first full week of 2026. A very busy one as our 38 unique inquiries push towards the finish line. This week’s main focus has been on building an engaging and memorable experience. As we begin wrapping up our inquiries, bringing together a journey for how they will...
G7 Advisory – Week 19
The week has just ended for our students with a phenomenal House Competition which was organised by the Grade 8 students. Next time, Grade 7 will be organising the competition, and they have already been brainstorming ideas for this! Thank you to Ms Peters, who joined...
الترابط الأسري الوحدة الثالة في الصف السابع
بدأ الصف السابع بالوحدة الثالثة الترابط الأسري من خلال الوقوف عند مقال الكاتبة المغربية فاطمة قباج رسالة الأسرة وأثرها في إصلاح المجتمع وتطويره، وتمت مناقشة المقال بعمق بعد مشاهدة الفيديوهات التي تم عرضها عليهم للتعرف على دور الترابط الأسري والمؤثرات الواضحة على...
2B News Flash!!!
Weekly Photos Here Field trip on Sunday!!! Please send the students to school with their water bottle and a snack. Snack bags should be in small bags and not their regular sized backpacks. Make sure they can carry it over their shoulders. Hats are required as they are...
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...
The Head's Blog
New teachers in ABIS!
Well it's that time of year again where new ABIS staff have arrived safely in Sohar and at ABIS. We have had loads of fun this week getting to know each other and the school. We've had exciting workshops on school policies, Visible Thinking and curriculum. We are...
Graduation Day
On May 24th, ABIS celebrated its fourth graduation ceremony at Crowne Plaza ballroom. It was a night of fun, laughter and good memories. We recognized and celebrated the achievements of our very own Magnificent Seven - Andee, Anton, David, Isaac, Trisha, Willem and...
ABIS Staff Goodbyes & Hellos
At ABIS we are lucky to have a really a fantastic team of teachers. However, every year we must say goodbye to a group of committed educators who will be moving on to pastures new over the summer! Leaving the Primary School this year are Laura Burton (K3) who is...
ABIS Achievement
Dear Parents As a part of Al Batinah International School achievements, we are pleased to announce that Miss Michelle Simpson our primary Team Leader has received an award for an educational initiative in the North Al Batinah Governorate, where she participated in...
Breakfast for the Seniors
Thursday, May 24th from 8:20to 9:00, the Student Council is organizing a breakfast treat in honor of Andee, Anton, David, Isaac, Trisha, Willem and Ziyad. The seven seniors are set to graduate later in the evening, and LC 2 students would like to give them a proper...
Final Twilight Concert
Last Monday, we were treated to an enchanting evening of musical performances by Grade 5 to Grade 10 students. It is amazing to see the progress the students have made, especially by the ones who have only picked up an instrument this year. We also had the chance to...
The ABIS Grand Opening: A Showcase of Our Students
On April 11th, ABIS welcomed over 200 guests from around the country to celebrate the completion of the expansion of the school campus . We were honored by the presence of H.E. Shaikh Mohammed Bin Marhoon Al Mamari State Counselor. This event is not just to celebrate...
Opening Ceremony pictures and thank you’s!
Thank you all for your support today as we celebrated the opening of our completed new campus. As the chair of our board pointed out it was a very smart bunch here today as we managed to make our butterflies! Thanks for your patience and efforts with that activity. We...
Grand Opening of ABIS
On Wednesday the Mazoon building welcomed many visitors and supporters of the school to attend the Official opening ceremony. Our visitors included His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Marhoon Al Ma'amari, State Counsellor, who officially opened the school. Other guests...
Head Lice
Dear Parents There have been cases of headlice reported at school and your child may have been exposed. During this break please do a thorough check for headlice on your child. What are headlice? Headlice are little insects with moving legs. They are often not much...
Chickenpox
Dear Parents There has been a case of chickenpox at school and your child may have been exposed. If your child has not had chickenpox before it is quite likely that he/she will catch it. What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is a common childhood illness. Fever and cold...
Ministry Of Health Visit
We had a visit from the Ministry of Health practitioners. They were here to do a general checkup on our students eg: hearing, height and weight. Thank you to all parents for your cooperation.