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التطبيق العملي لسجود السهو في الصف الخامس
طبق طلبة الصف الخامس سجود السهو تطبيقا عمليا في الصف من خلال شرح الجانب النظري للدرس ثم الانتقال للتطبيق العملي والتأكد من فهم الطلبة لكيفية سجو السهو ثم انتقلنا للتطبيق العملي فعلا وقولا لبعض الطلبة لكيفة تطبيقهم لسجود السهو بعد الشرح المفصل لأنواع السجود والتركيز...
G11 Arabic اللغة العربية
During this week, Grade G11 students completed their analysis of Arabic literature by studying the prescribed texts in terms of presenting and sequencing events, identifying main and secondary characters, and explaining their roles in the development of the plot. In...
Grade 3 visit the Exhibition…
Dear Parents, This week grade 3 visited the grade 6 exhibition, it was wonderful to see how engaged and interested everyone was. The exhibition was a great success!
Grade 9 Explore Poetry Through Thinking Routines
The grade 9s continue to explore protest poetry and this week they began by exploring 2 poets, Thomas Hardy and Wilfred Owen. They engaged in the Thinking Routine SEE-THINK-WONDER based on an image. Did they ask questions about value of life based on the image? Did...
2B News Flash!!!
Weekly Photos Here Fruit and Vegetable Market On Sunday the students went on a field trip to the fruit and vegetable market. We walked around the wholesale area asking the salesmen where the fruit came from. The results were Oman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, China, Yemen,...
Supporting Progress Through Continuous Evaluation.
At Al Batinah International School (ABIS), we are pleased to share that this week we have begun an important phase of the Ministerial Assessments for Grades 1 and 2, covering a range of essential skills in alignment with the standards of the Ministry of...
G8 Science-Waves Practical (Rotating Stations)
This week our classroom turned into a mini-lab as students rotated through four investigation stations exploring how waves behave. Rather than being told the answers, they observed ripple tanks to question whether matter or energy moves, tested mirrors to uncover the...
Short Week, Full Days!
With just 4 days this week we still managed to do as much as possible and the students have worked very hard so deserve a good 3 day break. We continue to do daily phonic, sound blending, word and sentence work. Our reading groups are settling into a rhythm and...
Reflect, Review and Practice
It's a little over two months until the exams start. It's coming up quickly and this is the time to start studying in earnest. Our grade 12 students should be encouraged to continue to review, practice, and check their knowledge. It's not just about cramming in...
Big Learning, Little Explorers
Dear Robloxian Parents, This week has been full of meaningful learning, joyful experiences, and wonderful moments of curiosity and discovery for our Robloxians. In Literacy, we explored the -ed and -ing suffixes, focusing on how words change to show past and present...
Oman Week 2
Events this week have been a visit to the Fruit & Vegetable Market, creating our own fruit salad, a visit to the PYP Exhibition and spending time at Sangar Park and beach. Literacy: recount of our visit to the Fruit & Vegetable Market practising our Reader's...
French Connections: Practice, Perspectives, New Directions (W5)
Dear Parents, Another focused and productive week across all year groups, with lots of practice and new learning taking shape. Grade 7s practised recognising the conventions of an interview, learning how questions, answers, and structure work together to tell...
Week 21: Encounter
Week 21: Fun with Math!!!
Happy Wednesday to all! We have completed the 21 weeks of the academic year. This 21st has been an exciting week as we have been celebrating assessments for learning and assessment of learnings in school. It is good to see everyone full of energy and this semester is...
Grade 10 IBMYP Science-Science Beyond the Classroom
Our Grade 10 IBMYP scientists have been diving deep into the interconnectedness of global systems. Through the lens of Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science, students have transitioned from theory to real-world application, investigating how scientific...
The Grade 9 Trip and then International Evening
What a busy week it was last week! The Grade 9 trip to Nizwa and then Muscat was a great success, and the students were a real credit to the school. We started off in nature (Wadi Hoqain), then experienced some of Oman's rich, cultural hertige in Nizwa and lastly had...
Grade 7 Advisory – Week 21
A short week for students this week in the run-up to Ramadan. I am attaching a copy of the Grade 7 Ramadan timetable for your information. This shall begin on Wednesday 18th February ONLY IF that day is announced as the first day of Ramadan. Otherwise it will begin on...
Learn From Downtime
Turning downtime into a learning experience is less about adding new tasks and more about shifting your perspective on "free time" to foster connection, curiosity, and self-regulation. For the Parent: Modeling and Reflecting Downtime is a prime opportunity for parents...
Grade 10 MYP Art
Grade 10 MYP Art students are currently working on Criteria B (Task 2: Developing Ideas) for their e-portfolio in the unit Future Through Art. At this stage, students are experimenting with different materials, techniques, and artistic processes to explore how...
Celebrating Learning & Community and the Weeks Ahead
Dear parents, This shorter week is due to Thursday being set aside as a dedicated Professional Development Day, providing our teachers with valuable time to engage in learning and professional growth. Earlier this week, our Grade 6 students presented their PYP...
Grade 11 and 12 Physics and Math
ANCHOR: "Let's start with the Physics Forecast." "SL Physics: Living in the Moment (Specifically, Direct Current)" "In the SL sector, we are keeping things strictly direct. We've wrapped our heads around DC Circuits, and frankly, the potential in this room is...
The Head's Blog
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...
Grade 12 Graduate from Secondary School Today
Today is dedicated to Grade 12, who graduate from the Secondary School this evening. This is a momentous step for them and for the school, as these are our first ever Grade 12's and they are very special to us. We will have a Graduation Dinner up at Crowne Plaza this...
Staffing News for next year
As a very successful year here at ABIS starts to come to a close, it is time to share some of our plans relating to staffing for next year with you. In all schools there is a time where we have to say goodbye to teachers who have given so much to the development and...
Mr. Raj Kumar
It is with great regret that we inform our school community that Mr Raj, our longest serving custodian departed on Monday night to India. He left for emergency family reasons and we are not sure if he will be returning. Mr Raj has been with the...
Like a fish: Swim Gala 2015
Congratulations to all the students involved in yesterday's Swim Gala. The Blue Dolphins came out on top by the slimmest of margins in a hard fought battle with the Green Leopards. The day was full of nail-biting finishes and excellent sportsmanship. A special thanks...
Calendar 2015-2016
The Calendar for next school year is now available. You will find it on the front page of the Broadcaster in the "Important Documents" section or you can download it here. The password for Broadcaster is "parents".
International Day Benefits
Thank you to all ABIS parents who generously ran a food stall at International Day. We managed to raise a massive 1848.700 rials which also included a sizable contribution from Sohar Aluminum.All money sponsored and collected will be send to...
International Evening 2015
Congratulations and thanks to everyone who made Thursday evening a big success. Whether you were cooking food, performing songs, selling tickets, wishing the clouds away or simply turning up for a fun night out, it wasn’t possible without your support. Extra...
C.I.S. very positive about the school
We are happy to share that the Council of International Schools (CIS) were really positive about the school after their four day visit last week. They praised the high level of skill and commitment (hard work) of our staff, the strength of our PYP programme, our...
ABIS seeks accreditation from the Council of International Schools
Since opening back in 2008, our school staff have put a huge amount of time and energy into making ABIS better in all respects. Though our efforts to get better will never stop, we are now approaching a standard where we feel that we can seek accreditation from CIS,...