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“Arabic Language Online Competition”
Open Day, complex machines and instructions
Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend our Open Day. I hope you found the brief look into our reading programme insightful and you enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with your child observing their reading behaviours. This week, we have focused on our...
Grade 5 AMT
هذا الأسبوع، تفاعل تلاميذ الصّف الخامس مع لعبة ( Blooket)الإلكترونيّة لمراجعة اختبار اللّغة العربيّة. يستخدم الطّلاب الفكرة الرئيسة ومهارات المعرفة، وإدارة وقتهم، والتفكير الجيّد للإجابة عن الأسئلة من خلال لعب هذه اللّعبة في مسابقة جماعيّة. شجّعت هذه اللّعبة الطّلاب...
IB recognition database
The IB has recently released a database to help students (and parents) see the value of an IB education. This database allows you to search programs and universities to see the benefits of having completed the IB diploma. This includes what is recognized (MYP...
Parents Visit…
Hello Everyone, It was lovely to see parents at our open classroom day. Parents and students worked on a challenge and presented their assignmment.
Sounds and Sequencing
Grade 1A have been busy again this week. We continue to review our sound knowledge and this week we returned to study those 5 important letters- the vowels. Many skills are involved: recognising, saying, matching, blending or segmenting to then be able to read and...
French summative assessments
Dear Parents, If your children are studying MYP French, they are currently or will soon be in the process of being assessed for their last unit of the year. It is important to remind them to check Managebac in order to know what to revise. It is also essential for...
Week 34
It was another fun week full of learning in Grade 1! We worked hard, explored new ideas, and had lots of fun together. The children were busy working in groups, asking questions, and discovering new things. Take a look at the photos below to see some of the great...
G6 – Ted Talks + a *NEW* Graduation Date
Another fast and furious paced week in Grade 6 (as ever). This week we have been very busy brainstorming ideas for our persuasive speeches. The students considered what message they have learnt from the Exhibition, Grade 6 or indeed Primary school that they believe is...
Week 34 in 1C
In our class, students have been exploring storytelling in creative ways. They worked together in groups to create their own stories, sharing ideas and deciding on characters, settings, and events. To bring their stories to life, they are now making puppets and will...
KG2 on Stage: A Journey Through Values, Voice, and Vision.
Open Classroom – Primary and Secondary parents invited
Dear parents, It has been a pleasure to welcome so many of you into our classrooms this week for our first-ever Open Classroom Sessions. The aim has been to provide you with a closer look at teaching and learning at ABIS. It has been wonderful to see the pleasure of...
Grade 7 to Grade 8 Collaboration and Communication
This week the Grade 7 and Grade 8 students in English were practicing their Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills of communication and collaboration by sharing and discussing their ideas and responses to issues related to Aboriginal culture (grade 7 English) and issues...
تكريم الطلاب الفائزين والمشاركين بمسابقة تحدي القراءة
تم تكريم الطلاب الفائزين والمشاركين بمسابقة تحدي القراءة ··
G.11 Chemistry: Reactivity 1: Energetics
This week in Grade 11 Chemistry, students began the Reactivity 1 unit, focusing on energy changes during chemical reactions. They learned how to determine if a reaction is endothermic or exothermic by analyzing thermochemical equations from experiments that we did,...
Grade 8 Water Tank Design
In Grade 8 Design class, students are working as trainee engineers to design and build a lightweight water tank using only newspaper, popsicle sticks, and masking tape. The goal is to create a tank that can hold 200 mL of water for three minutes without leaking or...
This week marks the middle of study of the Cold War, which is linked to their LAN LIT study of Animal Farm. It has been an enriching experience for students who are learning about the nature of politcal power and its use and potential misuse. Students will be soon...
Service as Action
Some Grade 9 and Grade 8 students have been involved in helping the gymnastic ASA this term. Due to the fair number of students, Ms Dorothy asked the help of some MYP students. They have been very committed to helping with managing the group, advising on some...
🎶 This Week in Music at Al Batinah International School
Spotlight on Creativity, Celebration, and Community! As the end of the term approaches, the Music Department at Al Batinah International School is buzzing with excitement and artistic energy! From Lower Primary to Upper Elementary, our students have been diving deep...
Grade 9 Science – Elements of Change: Science’s Impact
Recently, grade 9 students completed their Criterion D assessment, focusing on specific elements from the periodic table. This engaging project required them to research how their chosen element has contributed to solving real-world problems in society. By evaluating...
End of year exams
This Week in Our Classroom:This week, our focus was on thorough exam preparation! Students revisited key concepts from the semester, including problem-solving strategies, formula applications, and critical thinking skills. We engaged in collaborative review sessions,...
The Head's Blog
Some stimulating stuff from Ken Robinson
As promised in a previous post, I have included a a video that we at ABIS are particularly interested in at the moment. It is based on a speech the Sir Ken Robinson originally made at the Royal Society of Arts in London.To compliment the speech the RSA have...
The video from my presentation
As promised, here is the video that I showed in my presentation at the Curriculum Evening. The IB have created a few really interesting videos that summarize the philosophy of the programme rather well. We have included some others in the Community Site. If you are...
Curriculum Meeting, Camels and Power cuts!
First of all, I would like to thank you all for your support and understanding last Wednesday. Closing the school is always a difficult decision but when there are significant factors outside of our control, like a power cut, then we often have no alternative. The...