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Have you met Ms Dora?
My name is Dorothy (or Ms Dora, as the students call me) and I am an EAL teacher for KG2 and G1 levels at the ABIS school. I would like to express here some ideas about why the EAL program is so important for our school. EAL is provided to help students whose first...
Where Music and Math Intersect
The grade 7s are beginning their final unit in Music with a TOK-themed question: What is Music? Does it have to have a rhythm? What about a clear tonal language? Can Music only be made with specific instruments or can anything make Music? Does it have to be...
ABIS has Talent!
On Thursday, May 9, the ABIS Arts Department will be hosting a talent show of Primary and Secondary students. Held in the afternoon before the end of the school day, students from a range of grades and abilities will share with the student community their special...
ABIS Student Referral Program, Returning students, Swimming
Dear parents, Once again the poor weather has caused ABIS to go online. While this is an inconvenience for all, it is hoped that the tasks provided by your child's teachers will ensure they keep up to date on their studies. Should you have difficulty in accessing the...
We care about your safety, and we prioritize the well-being of our students both at school and at home.
We care about your safety, and we prioritize the well-being of our students both at school and at home. That's why we have transitioned to remote learning and appreciate your participation in our home-based achievements. Thank you to all our students, and we extend...
Grade 8 Science: A special visit from the Ministry of Education.
This week, our grade 8 science class had the honor of hosting a delegation of esteemed officials from the Ministry of Education led by our very own Ms Zuweina. These officials were highly knowledgeable in the field of Biology. Our students had engaging and productive...
G 9 science: Lab Investigation: alkali and alkaline earth metals.
Our emphasis in grade 9 science this week has been laboratory investigation focusing on the properties of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and halogens. This practical exploration is a crucial component of our unit on the elements of the periodic table and...
Maths practice and problem solving
This week, we have been problem solving in maths. The calculations are not always difficult but the students have to use their thinking skills to work out what to do and how to solve the problem. In other maths, students reflected on their own needs and played...
To the End of the Year and Beyond
Just like many of you, teachers share your thoughts and moods. Hopefully, we can end the school year without any severe weather disruptions. [Sigh] In any case, please remain safe if any severe weather moves your way. Please take some time to check out and review G6...
Young inventors..
Dear Parents We have been learning about different invention and inventors that changed the world. Students have also worked on their own ideas to innovate a current invention.
Another busy week in Grade 2SB
This week we have been rehearsing a Reader's Theatre performance. Reader's Theatre develops reading fluency, accuracy and expression. Our reading strategy of using phrasing (being aware of punctuation) and expression has really supported our rehearsals. Students...
Week 32: Class 2SA
We have continued our personal narratives, writing about a day at the beach. The students went from brainstorming ideas, describing the events of their story to starting to organize their writing and then adding an introduction. This week, I introduced readers theatre...
Grade 7 Flags
Below are some examples of the creative national flags that the Grade 7 Artists have designed this week. Each student looked at a different country and made an imaginative composition about that nation's identity. Stay safe and well everyone, see you all at ABIS soon....
A really annoying song about polygons!
We hope everyone stayed safe and well and we thank you for your flexibility to switch to online learning after the Ministry announced the closure of schools for today. The Grade 3-6 Assembly which was due to take place today will be rescheduled and we will advise you...
Grade 9 English
Students have started their final unit of the year which is an investigation into Gothic Literature. They are working in small literature study groups and will be analysing either ‘Dracula,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Jekyll and Hyde,’ or short stories/ poems by authors like...
Week 32
Focusing on the final set of Magic Words, the children have been engaging in learning activities to consolidate their knowledge of these essential words for both reading and writing purposes. Please support you child with developing their confidence to use these words...
Tous en cuisine! Everyone in the kitchen!
The Grade 8 French students finished their 3rd unit in style, with aprons on! They worked in teams to prepare some dishes of their choice. As you can see on the picture, the pizza was particularly tasty, with the dow made from scratch! Well done to them all!
A successful visit by a delegation from the Ministry of Education, led by the educational supervisor for Arabic language at the Directorate of Education.
The exchange of experiences and field visits conducted by the Arabic language department at the school has a significant impact on promoting a culture of interest in the humanities, including the Arabic language. A delegation from the General Directorate of...
Week 32
Our focus has been on the transdisciplinary theme of Sharing The Planet. One of the highlights was observing the children sorting living and nonliving things based on their understanding and perspective. Their curiosity sparked a series of questions, which led us to...
What Is Comprehension?
Reading comprehension involves the ability to read a text and understand its meaning. To comprehend what we read, we need two closely linked skills: word reading and comprehension. Word reading refers to recognizing the words on the page or screen (such as in Raz...
Yes, Well … So Far So Good
Yes, well … so far so good! Thankfully the weather held out for us and, looking ahead into the forecast, it seems like there could be more rain next week. [Collective groan or sigh] Hopefully, our positive thoughts will ensure that everyone remains safe and the...
The Head's Blog
Welcome to the ECC
Today we had a wonderful start to the year with many of our new parents and students (and their siblings!) visiting our Early Childhood Centre. Below are a few snapshots of the morning. Thank you all for coming and we look forward to seeing you bright and early...
The School Year Begins!
A reminder that school for all students begins on Monday 31st August. The official start time is 8.20 am. It is important to allow enough time between drop off and the start of school for students to unpack their bags and socialize with their peers before the...
ABIS is growing!
We are really happy to announce that when you get back to school next week you will ind a building site on the land to the left of the school. As you know, we have been working hard over the last three years to grow the school so that we can provide the level of...
Primary Teacher Allocations and Classrooms
Welcome back to ABIS. We hope you have had a wonderful break. Many of you will be wondering about the primary school teacher and grade/class allocations for 2015/2016. Our KG classrooms have been remodelled to allow a more open plan style of teaching and learning. We...
30% off ABIS School Clothing
For the next 6 days Land's End are offering a 30% reduction on all ABIS School Clothing in their store. To claim this offer just shop as usual and use the following coupon code at checkout. Promo Code: DESK PIN: 6350
New ABIS Clothing Store is online!
We are happy to announce that the new ABIS Clothing Store is online and ready to go! Created in cooperation with Land's End, one of the global leaders in high quality clothing, the store features a huge range of different products for students of all ages. The store...
Money, Money, Money!
I know that many of you have been waiting to receive an invoice from school for the fees for 2015/16. We are very sorry for the delay but this was caused by circumstances beyond our control. Many of you know that the school has not raised its fees for the last 3 years...
2014/5 ABIS Yearbook
The 2014/5 ABIS Yearbook is just about ready! NOW is the time to reserve your copy. With over 250 pages of cherished memories and photos, this yearbook is a must for remembering the school year. Students love having yearbooks to look back at in later years and...
Teaching ESL students in the mainstream classroom
Over the last nine weeks a few teachers committed to an intense and vigorous course to better support EAL ( English as a second language)students in the classroom. The aims of this course are to: Develop teacher's awareness of the need to take into account the...
Clothing Collection
This last weekend we boxed up the first lot of clothing ready to take to Maher and we know there is more to come. This missive is to say please keep sending it in! As Ms. Saunders wrote earlier, she has been supporting several charities for some years with...
Raj is back!
This week we welcomed back Raj, whose family emergency has been resolved. He was pleased to be back, but not as pleased as those here who care about him greatly. Raj is an essential part of the school and to have him gone left a large hole. If you see him around...
Please register for the bus service before the deadline 4th of June
Please register for the bus service before the deadline 4th of June. Dear parents/guardians, This is just a quick reminder to register for the bus service for 2015-2015 before 4th of June. Thank you to those who have already registered. Please contact Carlijn...