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So many things happen at ABIS and we love to share!Preparing for next academic year: Grade 7 and Grade 8 Humanities
This week the students were encouraged to use their creative thinking skills and knowledge to design a cover for their first unit in Integrated Humanities. Grade 7s designed a cover based on their understanding of natural hazards. Grade 8s designed a cover based on...
Thank you!
Dear Parents, As we come to the end of the school year, I want to say a big thank you to each of you for your support during this learning journey. It has been a wonderful year filled with learning, fun celebrations, and special memories. I feel lucky to have...
A Joyful Finale to 2024–25 in Performing Arts
As the curtain falls on the 2024–25 academic year, we look back with immense pride at a vibrant year of creativity, courage, and collaboration in the Performing Arts at Al Batinah International School. From our youngest learners discovering rhythm and voice, to our...
This week in Music
Dear Parents, As the academic year draws to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude for what has been a truly fantastic year for the Music Department. Thank you for the warm welcome and for making this such an enjoyable and memorable experience. To our...
Last Week and Looking Back
Dear Parents and Students of G1A It has been a super- rewarding, often challenging and never dull first year at ABIS for me! I have learnt so much from the children, other staff and parents so I am grateful to everyone for making this an amazing first year in Sohar...
Growth, community, celebration, annual report
Dear Parents and Students, As the 2024–2025 academic year comes to a close, I would like to congratulate all our students on their hard work, dedication, and growth throughout the year. This has been the most vibrant and dynamic year since I joined ABIS, filled with a...
End-of-Year Message of Gratitude & Celebration 🎉
💐 A heartfelt thank youI would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our incredible leadership team — Mr. Dominic, Mr. Matthew, and Ms. Zuweina — for their unwavering support, inspiring vision, and constant encouragement.Your trust and dedication empowered us...
الى لقاء يا طلابي الأعزاء
·طلابي الاعزاء كم كان عاما رائعا عملنا به معا ،اجتهدنا وتعلمنا وأنجزنا ووصلتم معي الى أرفع المستويات ، كم أنا فخورة بكم ، تشرفت بتدريسكم ، لن أقول وداعا وإنما الى لقاء جديد . في عام مقبل...
We made it!
Dear Grade 2SB Parents, Thank you for all your support this past academic year, it has been a real pleasure working with your children and seeing the amazing growth they have made, socially, emotionally and academically. I look forward to seeing so many of them move...
The Final Week of Grade 5
As we wrap up the school year this week, we reflect on the year we’ve had together growing, learning, laughing and making memories to cherish for years to come. Miss Rachel, Miss Megan and Ms. Khadija all want to say a huge thank you to all parents for your support...
Photos here!!!! As we reach the end of another school year, I want to take a moment to express what an absolute pleasure it has been to teach your children. I truly enjoyed getting to know each and every student, their unique personalities, sense of humor, and that...
Summer Reading Challenge
As we are off for the summer, a quick reminder that the ABIS Summer Reading Challenge begins on 22 June! It is open to current grades 1-6. Keep your child reading at their current level by participating in the challenge. Have a great summer!Summer Reading Challenge...
So long and thanks for all the fish
It's been another wonderful year. Thank you for all your support as parents, thanks to your children for being great students, and I look forward to seeing most of you again next year. In grade 10, we covered film reviews, academic writing, creative writing, and the...
G6 Graduation
What a fun conclusion to an awesome year. I am very proud of all the students and so happy we could finish the year with this very special event. I hope you enjoyed the graduation and that you feel that it was a fitting ending of your...
Grade 4 Here We Come!!!
Dear Parents We had a wonderful year learning and growing. Thank you for your support and trust. Have a super summer break.
End of G3!
We have had some lovely last days this week, from bowling and pizza, to Twin Day and the Talent Show. Congratulations to Bayan and Zain for their Olympiad participation and awards. Zain swept the board with many awards, well done!! It has been a pleasure to teach your...
A day of celebration
Dear Parents, As we approach the final week of the academic year, today marked a wonderful celebration of our students’ growth, achievements, and spirit across both Primary and Secondary. In The Mazoon, our Secondary Awards Assembly brought the community together to...
“Online competition”
A Heartfelt Message as Our School Year Comes to a Close🎉📚
Dear students and respected parents, As we approach the end of this academic year, I would like to extend my deep gratitude and pride for the beautiful journey we've shared. 🌟 It has been a year filled with achievements, learning, growth, and countless memorable...
G8. Advisory-Treasured Moments, Lasting Bonds and warm Goodbyes
What a beautiful way to wrap up the year—gathering with our amazing Grade 8 advisory group for a small celebration to honor the journey we’ve shared. As we say goodbye to friends who are moving on to new schools, Ms. Jo and I are filled with gratitude for the...
G7 Science-Advances in Cancer Treatment.
As part of their Criterion D summative assessment, which focuses on the impact of science, Grade 7 students have been exploring how scientific advances are transforming cancer treatment. Building on our unit on cell biology, students researched and presented on what...
The Head's Blog
A splendid night out!
All of you who attended the amazing performance last night will, I am sure, agree with me that last night's performance was simply one of the most enjoyable events that I can remember. The students were simply wonderful! Not just our stars shone but the whole stage...
ABIS’s first swim meet
On Tuesday a team of 17 of our best swimmers travelled to TAISM in Muscat to compete in our very first swim meet! As well as students from the American school there was a team from the Sultan School there... All very good swimmers indeed. Despite our initial...
Please order your child’s photo by Monday
Dear parents, Please order a photo of your child by Monday, 10th of December by making a payment to Ruqaiya at the reception in cash. It is possible to order more than one set and you should indicate this on the letter that every student brought home today. Photo ...
School is open today
Ramesh and I have had an early morning today checking out the road situation. There is still a deal of standing water around the place especially in the side / service roads. Around Dawood one of wadis has a great deal of mud in it (washed from the construction work)...
Seussical Jr. announcement
Primary school production Seussical Jr. will be held on Tuesday, 11th December. Doors will be open at 6:15pm. The show will begin at 6:30pm sharp. Students, participating in the show will have to be at school at 5:30pm at the latest for dress up and make-up. Looking...
International Evening date March 6th
Please note that the International Evening has a new date. This event will now be held on the 6th of March. Please reserve this date in your calendar as it promises to be wonderful event.
Quick survey on the progress reports and parents evening
Dear parents,We invite you to give us feedback on the quality of the recent progress reports and parents evening (3 Way Conference). A number of teachers, students and parents have been influential in the design of the new progress reports with the goal of improving...
Tuesday, 27th November is a School Day
Dear parents,As announced in a recent post, please be aware that Tuesday 27th is a regular school day, although Wednesday 28th is a holiday and school will be closed on that day.We hope you enjoy the long weekend!
Parents evening tomorrow (Sunday)
Dear Parents,This is just polite reminder that the 3 Way Conference Evening is tomorrow (Sunday 25 November). Primary School parents should have already been informed of their meeting time with the class teacher, whilst Secondary School parents should check their...
Wednesday 28th of November is a public holiday (Tuesday 27th is a school day!)
For the holiday of the 42nd Glorious National Day, the school will be closed on Wednesday 28th of November. Tuesday 27th of November is a normal school day.
School Photographs Next Saturday
We will be using a new photographer for the school photos this year. The company is specialized in school photographs and is based in Dubai. We have see some of the photos that they have produced and very very happy with the quality of the images. The photos will be...
Important Message about Progress Reports and Parent Meetings
As you know, we have been working hard to improve the reporting processes at ABIS. As a result there are some changes to the Mid Semester Progress Report that we would like you to note.On November 21st, you will receive a Mid Semester Progress Report, briefly sharing...