Messages from the Primary Team Leader

Dear Primary Families, Now that we have completed three weeks of school, I thought it would be a good opportunity to share one of the ways we build a positive classroom and school culture. At ABIS, we place great value on the IB PYP Learner Profiles—attributes that...

Dear Primary Families, What a fantastic week it has been in the Primary School! Our returning students and new students alike are settling well into their classes and routines, already building a strong sense of belonging and community. It is great to see friendships...

Dear Primary Families, What a week! It was wonderful to welcome students back to school on Sunday morning and to see so many smiles as friends reconnected and our new students joined the ABIS community. Thank you to all the teachers and classroom assistants who worked...

Dear Primary Families, As we reach the final day of the school year, it is a wonderful moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the many successes of our learning community. This year has been one of remarkable growth, resilience, and achievement for every student –...

Dear Primary Families, “Never work with children or animals,” or so the saying goes in the world of live television! As educators, we’re fortunate to (mostly) avoid the animals—though we do enjoy our ABIS goats and chickens—but we have the daily privilege of working...

Dear Primary Families, As we rapidly approach the end of the school year, it has been a real pleasure spending time in classrooms this week and reflecting on the progress made throughout the year. It’s clear across the Primary section that our students have grown,...

Dear Primary Families, This week we concluded our Open Classroom Sessions, and I’m pleased to share that they continued to be a great success. It was wonderful to see so many parents in our classrooms again—actively engaging with their children’s learning and sharing...

Dear Primary Families, This week marked the beginning of our first-ever Open Classroom Sessions, and it has been wonderful to welcome a number of parents into our learning spaces. Many of you have observed lessons, and some have even joined in to support your child’s...

Dear Primary Families, This week, I spent four days in Muscat attending school promotion events with several different companies. These events, which included a number of Muscat-based schools, gave me an excellent opportunity to reflect on the programmes, facilities,...

Dear Primary Families, This week, I’d like to share details about an exciting opportunity for you to visit your child’s classroom and see learning and teaching in action. Our Open Classroom Sessions will take place over two weeks, from Sunday, 11th May to Thursday,...

Dear Primary Families, This week at ABIS has been a great reminder of the many ways our students connect with their learning—whether through sharing their progress with you during Student-Led Conferences or exploring stories during our Book Week activities....

Dear Primary Families, This afternoon, you will have received your child’s Progress Report, which provides an update on their progress in both homeroom and specialist classes. Please take some time to read through the report and, especially with our older students,...

Dear Primary Families, It was lovely to welcome students back to school after the Eid holidays as we returned to our regular timetable. There were lots of smiles and happy faces as students reconnected with their friends and classmates. As ever, it’s been a busy week...

Dear Primary Families, This week, we built towards World Maths Day, which we celebrated in Primary on both Wednesday and Thursday. A huge thank you to Ms. Amy, Ms. Sri, and Ms. Stephanie for leading the planning and organization of these fantastic events and...

Dear Primary Families, It was lovely to see so many of you at last night’s Iftar Supper. I appreciate that this is a very special time of year for those celebrating Ramadan, and I enjoyed the chance to be part of the event. The highlight of my week was joining the...

Dear Primary Families, It has been a very positive week back in school after the half-term break, and it was lovely to see the students and teachers reconnecting with each other. I spent the break in Goa and thoroughly enjoyed the amazing food there! This week, we...

Dear Primary Families, Grade 6 PYP Exhibition The PYP Exhibition is always a significant milestone for our Grade 6 students, and Wednesday’s showcase was no exception. It was wonderful to see them share their learning with such confidence and enthusiasm. The...

Dear Primary Families, Teachers’ Day Miss Buttler, Mrs. Hughes (“My name is spelled HUG - HES.”), Mr. Allison, and Mrs. Waterman—I share these names as we approach Teachers’ Day on February 24, a day to honor teachers. These were four of the teachers who guided and...

Dear Primary Families, Phew! When writing last week, I referenced last year’s Oman Week and the challenges we faced due to the rain. I spent last weekend with my fingers crossed, hoping that this year would not present the same issues. Thankfully, this week has been a...