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Building Language Growth… Our Students Continue Their Journey of Assessment and Progress.
G9 Advisory: Managing conflict
In our Grade 9 advisory sessions, we have been doing reflection sessions on conflict resolution. Together with Ms. Ahlam, we have already explored several foundational areas, starting with a self-assessment of our existing conflict management knowledge and an...
Empowering Passion: MYP Personal Project 2026-27 Launched!
On Wednesday, our Grade 9 students officially embarked on their IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Personal Project journey. To anchor this milestone in true creativity, we ditched all digital devices for the session, focusing entirely on hands-on collaboration, critical...
The end of ministerial exams انتهاء الاختبارات الوزارية
On the occasion of concluding the ministry examinations for the Arabic subjects, it gives me immense pleasure to extend my heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation to all my fellow teachers. Thank you for your unstinting efforts in supporting our students and your...
French Connections – Grade 9, the Environment and Digital Design
In French students have worked incredibly hard since Le Jour de la Terre (Earth Day) creating their own social media awareness posts linked to environmental issues. The posters you can see here are only some of their first drafts, and honestly, some are already...
Week 34: Leadership, Learning, and Looking Ahead
This week, many of our Grade 5 students were studying hard as they completed their Arabic, OSS, and Islamic exams. We would like to wish all students the very best of luck with their results. At the same time, our AAL students took on a very different role by becoming...
Ms. Jo
This week I have had the pleasure of working with many different students across G1- G10. It was great to see G1 students doing some sensory regulation to get them ready to do their learning. This is so important and often overlooked, but movement breaks really do...
Week (May 17 -21):- Fun with Math!!!
Happy Thursday everyone! We have successfully completed the 5 weeks of the 4th term. It is great to see students evolving and excited to do new things everyday. The energy that you bring to the school is just amazing. Here’s a look at the incredible things we did this...
Learning, exams and the Eid holiday
Dear Parents, As the academic year draws to a close, with only a few weeks remaining, I would like to remind everyone that while formal assessments may finish, learning continues until the final day of school. I encourage all students to maintain the same motivation,...
Telling Stories and Communicating!
This week students have been working double time! They are doing their lessons and learning but having to do writing, reading and maths assessments too! We have managed to continue with our time books which are the story of our school day. This includes o'clock and...
Shadows & Shape Experts
Dear Robloxian Parents, This week has been another very busy and exciting week in Grade 2! For our Unit of Inquiry, we continued exploring sound and also began investigating shadows. This week, the students focused on creating and exploring shadows. They loved...
GRADE 12 FINISH DP EXAMS!!
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Grade 12 IB DP candidates for their achievement in completing their final exams. This marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. The IB DP is a very challenging program and reaching this...
End of the Year WIDA Testing…completed
At ABIS, WIDA testing is given twice a year. For grade 2, the entire grade level is given the test as a benchmark of their English level. Then those needing support receive it from one of our EAL teachers. If your child receives EAL support, they would have taken the...
Grade 4 AAL
Grade 4 AAL students demonstrated enthusiasm, knowledge, and enjoyment through created various posters reflecting what they had studied during the previous weeks.
Week 35 – Grade 7 Advisory
Our Arabic-speaking students breathed a huge sigh of relief at the end of this week as they completed their Ministry of Education exams. I get the impression our non-Arabic speaking students feel a little grateful during this time too, if only because they don't have...
Upcycled National Park Models Grade 8 vs Grade 2
Grade 8 MYP Design students explored sustainability through the creation of educational national park models made mostly from upcycled materials. Designed for young children, the models combined creativity, environmental awareness, and interactive learning. As part of...
ABIS Music Weekly: High Spirits and Team Spirit
The energy in the music room has shifted from focused preparation to absolute joy this week! Students across all grade levels are in incredibly high spirits as they master the lyrics for their Summer Concert songs. To help them transition from simply knowing the music...
Finishing strong
We only have 17 more days of school remaining. The grade 10 students have finished with their e-assessments and the temptation to say "Hallas" is showing in them. However, these last weeks are a critical opportunity for the students to understand the demands of what...
Exam Mode ON!
"Good morning, passengers, crew, and dedicated ground staff. This is your Captain speaking from the flight deck with our final flight path update for this cycle. We have reached our destination, and the entire fleet is currently in a unified holding pattern." 🛑 The...
Grand Designs!
This week the students have been busy designing digital, logos and adverts for their Mini Market shops. They have been thinking about the images, symbols, colours and words they use, as well as what information needs to be included in an advertisement. We have now...
The Inventions of Hugo Cabret..
Dear Parents, This morning we finally watched the inventions of Hugo Cabret, after reading the novel for 6 weeks. Students were amazed and had many questions about the movie and the book.
The Head's Blog
Iftar this evening and other news
Dear Parents, I am pleased to inform you that we have successfully completed the first full week of our reduced timetable, and both our staff and students have adapted well to this new routine. As we transition into warmer weather, it's essential to prioritize our...
Ramadan & next Thursday Iftar
Dear Parents, Ramadan Kareem to all! I extend my best wishes to everyone observing Ramadan, hoping this sacred month brings joy and serenity to each of you. Following a rainy weekend, Monday welcomed us back to school with clear skies and sunshine, a refreshing...
Oman week concludes with a great assembly
Dear Parents, Oman Week has been a fantastic journey filled with exciting trips and camps. Despite some weather challenges, everything proceeded smoothly, albeit with a few camps ending earlier than planned due to rain. The feedback from both students and staff has...
Grade 6 Exhibition and more
Dear Parents, This past week, we celebrated the Grade 6 IB PYP Exhibition, and it was truly inspiring to witness the dedication and hard work demonstrated by our Grade 6 students. Their commitment was evident, and we were thoroughly impressed by their efforts. The...
A short week
Dear parents, What a week this has been! With the weather causing disruptions to everyone in North Al Batinah, we are thankful that all are safe and the students have returned to school. With the postponement of Oman week activities, we have been able to rebook the...
Al Masoudi Aquatics Center and more
Dear Parents, A significant event is taking place on Sunday morning at ABIS – the unveiling of the name of our aquatics center. It is with great pride that we announce the official designation of the facility as the "Al Masoudi Aquatics Center" in recognition of Mr....
Open Day and more
Dear parents, Each day this week I was at the front gate meeting and greeting parents and students. This a great start to my day as I can say hello, have a chat and give and receive smiles from many. I would encourage you that if you see me at the gate to come up and...
A positive week
Dear parents, The week concluded on a positive note because in the past two weeks we had observed litter on the ABIS grounds after lunch. Consequently, students are now required to finish their meals before engaging in outdoor activities, leading to a significant...
A great start to 2024
Dear parents, Welcome to the New Year 2024! I trust that your Winter Break was a time filled with wonderful moments with family and friends. We start 2024 with exciting news—the swimming pool is now open and fully prepared to host our students for their swimming...
Best wishes for the winter holiday
Dear parents, As we conclude the calendar year, I am certain that everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved holiday for this winter break. Our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Fernando and Ms. Dorothy for creating and managing two outstanding Sports Days for...
This week and next
Dear parents, We end this week with sadness at the passing of Paul Ridgway, a long time parent of the ABIS community. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Dana and their four children. He will be missed by all. There is an open house between the hours of 10...
Basketball, assembly and upcoming Concert and Musical
Dear parents, It has been an active week. Mr Fernando organised a basketball tournament in which our school and 3 others competed over 2 days. The results were very pleasing with our thanks to Mr Fernando, Mr Ferdi and Mr Michael for their work in training, and...