Messages from the Primary Team Leader

Dear Primary Families, We ended the week on a wonderful high with our KG1–Grade 2 Summer Concert. Congratulations to all of our youngest performers, who took to the stage with confidence and enthusiasm. It was lovely to see the progress and development since our...

Learning This Week Students began their Striking and Fielding unit by exploring basic movement skills used in games such as striking, throwing, catching, and fielding. The focus was on hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and understanding safe play and simple game rules....

Dear Primary Families, This week marked the end of the final round of our After School Activities (ASAs) for the year. Over the course of the school year, it has been wonderful to see the engagement, enjoyment, and enthusiasm students have brought to such a wide...

Dear Primary Families, Today’s performance of The Jewel of Muscat was a lovely way to end the week and an opportunity for our Grade 5 students to celebrate and share aspects of Omani culture and heritage. The students performed with confidence and enthusiasm, and we...

Dear Primary Families, This week ended on a high with our KG1–Grade 1 Assembly, and it is always a pleasure to see our youngest students sharing their learning on stage with such confidence and enthusiasm. Preparing young learners for performances like these takes a...

Dear Primary Families, As we move further into the final weeks of the school year, it is important that students continue to maintain strong routines and good habits. Ensuring that children are getting enough sleep, eating well, and arriving at school on time each day...

Dear Primary Families, It has been a fantastic and energetic Book Week across the Primary School, with a wide range of activities bringing reading to life for our students. Throughout the week, students took part in a variety of themed events, including the daily...

Dear Primary Families, This week, we had the pleasure of hosting our Student Led Conferences on Wednesday after school and Thursday afternoon. These conferences are always a special part of our IB PYP year, providing students with the opportunity to take ownership of...

Dear Primary Families, It has been another busy and engaging week across the Primary School, with plenty of learning taking place both inside and outside the classroom. Earlier in the week, we experienced some dramatic windy weather on Tuesday, which certainly caused...

Dear Primary Families, It has been great to welcome students back to school this week following the Eid and mid-term break, and to return to our regular school routines. I hope that families were not too badly affected by the heavy rain during the holiday period and...

Dear Primary Families, As we come to the end of this four-day week, we also mark the close of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Over the past four weeks, students have adapted very well to the adjusted school hours, and we thank you for your continued support during this...

Dear Primary Families, It has been another busy and productive week across the Primary School, with students engaged in a wide range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. One of the highlights of my week was spending time not only in...

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...