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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...
Developing inferential skills at home
Dear Parents and Carers, Every day, children make guesses and notice clues about what people are thinking, feeling, or about to do even in small conversations at home. You can support this natural curiosity while reading together or during daily life by encouraging...
تكريم الفائزين والمشاركين في مسابقة تحدي القراءة
تم تكريم الطلاب الفائزين بمسابقة تحدي القراءة وتوزيع الشهادات والهدايا عليهم في الاذاعة. المدرسية
French Connections: Conversations and Next Steps – Week 2
Dear Parents, Thank you to all those who came to Parent Teacher Conferences this week. It was a real pleasure to meet you, exchange perspectives, and have such meaningful conversations about your children’s learning. These discussions are invaluable in helping us plan...
Language and Literature اللغة والأدب
During their study of the unit entitled Illegal Migration, tenth-grade students explored one of the most prominent contemporary humanitarian and social issues that directly affects societies at both the local and global levels. The students examined the concept of...
Islamic Competition
It was an exciting and enjoyable event.The competition was very enthusiastic, and the students asked for specific gifts they preferred, so their wishes were fulfilled.
This week in Music
Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. It has been a productive start to the new term, and I am pleased to share the progress our students have made this week as they dive into their new units of study. Our MYP music students are already deeply engaged in...
Humanities and English
Update on students' learning: Grade 7 Humanities - students are being guided through how to make clear and purposeful research notes. They have received formative feedback and must use it to show improvements in the upcoming summative. Grade 8 Humanities - students...
ABIS MUN
This week saw activity ramp up regarding our ABIS MUN, to be held on Feb 7th. The event was initiated and coordinated by our oganisers: Amanda, Janko and Maria. The work these students have put in to get things up and running has been amazing and is a fantastic...
The Head's Blog
Scarlet Fever
Dear Parents It has come to our attention that a few cases of scarlet fever have been reported in a nearby school here is Sohar. For your information, the signs and symptoms, mode of transmission, prevention and treatment are as follows: What is scarlet fever? Scarlet...
International Day Benefit
Thank you to all ABIS parents who generously ran food stalls at International Day. We managed to raise OMR 2755.935 on the night. A huge thanks to Sohar Aluminum, Al Nathla, Radisson Blu, Crowne Plaza, Masafi, Ford, Mitsubishi, Tanuf and all other businesses...
IB week-end workshop at ABIS
It was a very busy week-end for ABIS teachers as we participated in an IB in-school workshop on Approaches to Learning skills. Led by Ms Amor Vieira, an IB teacher from Spain, the staff discussed the fuve categories of 21st century skills (communication, social,...
ABIS hosts finals of Quraan Competition
ABIS is pleased to have hosted the sultanate-wide Quraan finals last Wednesday, 28th of February. Students who competed were the regional winners from different levels. Our very own Grade 3 student, Lamar Al-Ma'maria, secured the title of best candidate for her age...
MYP Candidacy Update: Teachers on Training
We have been busy preparing for the trial implementation of the MYP next school year. While the adminstration is engrossed gathering documentation and filling in the MYP candidacy papers, our teachers have been actively engaged in the exploration of the MYP. Some...
ABIS speaks at Schoolex 2018
On 12 to 14 February, SCOOLEX 2018, Oman’s largest gathering of private education professionals was held at the new Oman Convention and Exhibition Center in Muscat. Organised by the Ministry of Education General Directorate of Private Schools, the event brought...
ALUMNI NEWS: Harshit and Teja, Class of 2017
On the 21st of December, Grades 9 to 12 were treated to an alumni talk on American university life by last year's graduates - Harshit and Teja. Harshit is currently enrolled in the University of Drexel, taking software engineering while Teja is in Embry Riddle, taking...
MYP student induction begins
On the 24th of January, the current 7th graders had an introduction session about the Middle Years Programme (MYP) with Ms. Ann Gaillard in her capacity as MYP Coordinator. The Grade 7 students discussed the benefits of being able to transition from one IB programme...
Workshop for the Ministry of Education
On the 16th of January, Al Batinah International School (ABIS) had an opportunity to welcome eighteen staff of the Ministry of Education to learn more about the school and its IB programmes: PYP, DP and the upcoming MYP. Ms Michelle Simpson and Ms Ann Gaillard gave...
Beach Cleanup Details
Dear ABIS Community! Please join us this Friday morning (Jan. 12th) for the 5th Annual ABIS Beach Clean-up! Every piece of trash we collect from the beach is one less piece that will end up in our precious ocean waters, protecting sea life, birds and ultimately us...
School Open Today
School is open today. We have checked the roads around the school, the highway and in Syam and everything appears to be clear. The weather forecast is a 50% chance of showers or rain until lunchtime and then no rain after that. Parents are advised to make their own...
ABIS Parent Zone in LC3
Dear Parents, We are happy to announce the formal opening of our ABIS Parent Zone in LC 3 where you can connect with other parents, learn and find answers from the ABIS staff. In the attached flyer, you can find out more information about the ABIS Book Exchange,...