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Week 22
This week we continued exploring the world of shapes. We are deepening our understanding of 2D and 3D shapes while enthusiastically building our own 2D Shape City. In our unit, we also investigated who the helpers in our community are and why they are important. In...
Recognising ABIS MUN
This week we recognised students who participated in the recent ABIS MUN. Student delegates received a certificate and note-passers were warmly thanked. The number of students who participated reflected a high percentage of the total students body, which was amazing...
Week 22 in 1B
This week in How We Organize Ourselves, we explored how communities are built and how people work together to help our community run smoothly. As part of our learning, students worked together to create a class community display using 2D shapes. We used circles,...
Fun at the beach
Last week we went on our final Oman Week trip to the beach. Lots of fun was had by everyone!! This week we have thought about an ancient artefact that we would like to explore further. We will be sharing this information and how the artefact has influenced the present...
Certificates of Appreciation for Grade 2 students
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...
The Head's Blog
A busy week
Dear parents, Last weekend, our Secondary students attended the TSS MUN Conference at the Sultan’s School in Muscat. Each student prepared diligently and demonstrated strong leadership potential. Special congratulations to Janko Visser who was awarded Best Delegate...
Conferences, Quran Competition, Book Fair and ASAs
Dear Parents, As we begin the second term, I am pleased to share that this week has been a success, with three-way conferences taking place. It was wonderful to see so many parents attending to meet with their child’s teachers and discuss progress since the start of...
School reports and the break
Dear parents, School reports have been issued today, and I encourage all parents and guardians to take the time to thoroughly review the report with your child. Celebrate their achievements, and use this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about their...
Rain days and school reports
Dear Parents, We’re pleased to have finished the two days of online learning due to school closures. In the Secondary School, the transition went smoothly, with students and teachers adapting well to the online format. In Primary School, while our older students...
Parent Committee and next Thursday Potluck Dinner
Dear Parents, Last Friday, we hosted over 200 swimmers at the Nautilus Swimming Gala held at our Al Masoudi Aquatic Center. Students from Muscat and Sohar joined us in the morning to compete across various events, and the day concluded with a strong sense of...
PD for teachers, swim gala, and next week
Dear parents, On Tuesday of this week I went to Muscat to attend a reception for Mr Olli-Pekka Heinonen, the IB Director General with Dr. Shehzad Jeeva (Chief Education Officer), Mr. Haif Bannayan (Global Director of Business Development), and Ms. Mary Tadros (IB...
Coffee morning and workshops
Dear Parents, It was wonderful to see so many of you at our first coffee morning of the year. These gatherings provide a great opportunity to meet other parents, connect with Andrew and Matthew, ask questions, and learn more about your child’s educational experience...
Important dates
Dear Parents, It’s been a good week for me, as I’ve been at the gate each morning greeting students and parents. This has reminded me how important it is for everyone to know that they are always welcome to approach me for a conversation. It's also nice to be able to...
A good week – next week a coffee morning for parents
Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. It’s been a productive week at school, with students working diligently and teachers fully engaged in their learning. It’s wonderful to see such a positive energy on campus. As the weather has been quite hot, please...
Parent Information evening and the ABIS Parent Committee
Dear Parents, I am pleased to share that we have wrapped up the week on a high note, thanks to the wonderful turnout at last night’s parent-teacher visits. It was fantastic to see so many of you engaging with your child’s teachers, and we look forward to organising...
A great start to the year
Dear parents and students, The first week of school has gone very well. Our students, both new and returning, have settled in smoothly, bringing a positive energy to our school. We are delighted to welcome our new teachers, who have already shown remarkable enthusiasm...
Art, Concert and evening activities
Dear parents, This week began with the Primary Art Exhibition, organised by our Primary Art teacher, Ms. Sanaa. Each LC building was transformed into an art gallery, and every area buzzed with activity as students practiced their artistic skills. A big thank you to...