Messages from the Primary Team Leader

Dear Primary Families, This week, we enjoyed a lovely Iftar Supper at school on Tuesday evening. It was a well attended and special community event, and I would like to thank all the parents and families who were able to join us. There was a wonderful selection of...

Dear Primary Families, This week we recognise Teachers’ Day, which fell on Tuesday, 24th February. Teachers can have a lasting impact on the lives of young people. When I think back to my own time in school, I often remember Mr. Allison, who taught me in Grade 5. He...

Dear Primary Families, Today marks the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and we extend our warmest wishes to all members of our community who are observing this special time. Ramadan is a month of reflection, compassion, self-discipline, gratitude, and community...

Dear Primary Families, It has been a four-day week this week, as Thursday will be a staff Professional Development Day, and it has been a memorable one. Grade 6 PYP Exhibition The highlight of the week was undoubtedly Tuesday’s Grade 6 PYP Exhibition. This event...

Dear Primary Families, It has been a busy and enjoyable Oman Week, filled with trips, activities, and memorable experiences for our students. I had the pleasure of joining Grade 5 on their trip to Muscat, where we visited a variety of places including the Sultan...

Dear Primary Families, This week marked an important milestone for ABIS as we welcomed the IB Evaluation team to our school from Monday to Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to support us as we work with the IB Programme Standards and Practices, which aim to...

Dear Primary Families, It has been a busy and productive four-day week here at ABIS. Parent–Teacher Conferences Earlier this week, we held our Parent–Teacher Conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you to the parents who chose to meet with teachers to discuss your...

Dear Primary Families, It has been wonderful to welcome our students and families back to school this week after the winter break. The campus has been full of energy and excitement, and it has been lovely to hear children share stories of the many ways they spent...

Dear Primary Families, As we come to the end of Week 16 and finish school today for our three-week winter break, it feels like a good moment to pause and reflect on a busy and successful term. This week, we enjoyed three days of Sports Days, beginning with KG1–Grade 1...

Dear Primary Families, Grade 3–6 Winter Concert On Wednesday, we enjoyed a memorable Grade 3–6 Winter Concert. It was a wonderful exhibition of students as performers and risk-takers — the culmination of many hours of hard work, rehearsal, and preparation. The event...

Dear Primary Families, KG1 – Grade 2 Winter Concert This week, we enjoyed the KG1–Grade 2 Winter Concert, an occasion that showcased the talents and confidence of our youngest learners. Preparing for a performance of this kind requires courage, and our students...

Dear Primary Families, Oman National Day Celebration Today, 20th November, we celebrated Oman National Day with a wonderful assembly that brought together Omani dress, performances, and music. It was a beautiful celebration of culture, identity, and community spirit....

Dear Primary Families, It has been another full and inspiring week across the Primary School, filled with authentic learning experiences that connected our classrooms to the wider world. Grade 5 – Sohar Port Visit On Monday, our Grade 5 students visited Sohar Port as...

Dear Primary Families, It’s been a busy and positive first week back after the mid-term break! I hope you all enjoyed the time off school—whether you stayed here in Sohar, explored other parts of Oman, or travelled further afield. I had a wonderful week myself and...

Dear Primary Families, Term 1 Reports Earlier today we shared your child’s Term 1 Report. The slightly revised format reflects our focus on effort, growth, and reflection rather than grades, helping to give a clearer picture of each student’s learning journey so far....

Dear Primary Families, Grade 2–3 Assembly Today’s primary assembly was a lovely way to end our week. Grade 2 shared their inquiry into culture—exploring their own identities and learning about the traditions, languages, and stories of their classmates. It was...

Dear Primary Families, This week has been a wonderful reminder of how learning in the PYP takes many forms and provides students with opportunities to apply a wide range of skills. Across the Primary section, our learners continue to show curiosity, creativity, and...

Dear Primary Families, This week I’d like to share two important areas of focus in our Primary School. Classroom Visits and Professional Growth As part of my role, I spend time regularly in classrooms, observing learning in action. These visits allow me to work...

Dear Primary Families, A huge well done to Grades 4, 5, and 6 for their assembly contributions today. It was wonderful to see Grade 4 focusing on the Learner Profiles, Grade 5 highlighting the importance of self-care, and Grade 6 sharing poetry and their inquiries...

Dear Primary Families, At ABIS, we know that a strong home–school partnership makes a real difference to student learning and wellbeing. One simple way to stay connected is through SeeSaw. Please make sure you have joined your child’s class SeeSaw group and have the...