Messages from the Primary Team Leader
Enjoy the Break!
Dear Families, I'm so pleased to be writing this Broadcaster post from my new home in Sohar! While I am in quarantine for 2 weeks, I will soon be able to visit the school campus and see ABIS in person, meet some of the teachers and staff, and begin to explore...
Primary News
Dear Families, I hope you managed to relax over the unexpected long weekend, and that everyone was able to take a break from screen time. I also took advantage and went walking in the fresh autumn air in Canada, admiring the beautiful changing colours and even seeing...
Parent Initiative: Science Olympiad Foundation
The following letter is a parent initiative from Dr. Neha Danish Sardar. Dear Parents, Greetings, Hope you all are safe and healthy. The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) competition is back again and our students have performed exceptionally well last...
Week 4 in Primary
Dear Families, Another busy week comes to a close at ABIS. I have seen: Grade 1 students collecting and managing data; Grade 2 students organizing Games Night for their families; Grade 3 students brainstorming adjectives to describe emotions on Jamboard; Grade 4...
“Just make a mark and see where it takes you!” — Peter H. Reynolds
Dear Primary Families, What a pleasure it was to see such great attendance at our Parent Information virtual meetings last night. Being informed about your child's learning and building relationships with teachers at ABIS are excellent first steps towards a successful...
Dear Families, We have completed Week 2 of Distance Learning at ABIS and I am so happy to see fantastic growth and learning occurring throughout all Primary classes. Older students are moving almost seamlessly throughout their schedules, using different tech tools...
Distance Learning Begins
It was wonderful to see and feel the energy of students and teachers this week as we began our Distance Learning program at ABIS on Tuesday morning. Teachers were armed and ready with engaging learning activities and get to know you games. The students...
The Preparations Continue
Dear Families, We have had another successful week of Teacher Orientation and preparations here at ABIS. This week all staff were together virtually as we explored new technology tools and reviewed expectations for quality learning. We are working on Oman time, but...
Welcome to a New School Year!
My name is Maeve Doherty and I am delighted to be making my first Broadcaster post as the new Primary Team Leader of ABIS for the 2020-2021 school year. This week the SLT (Senior Leadership Team) and all new teachers have been busily meeting online, getting to...
Teaching Assignments 2020 – 2021
Dear Families, Please find here this year's teachers and grade level placements. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you and your children back to the school year whether it be online or in person. Teachers are already working hard in the background...
Highlights for the Year
Well as my last post for this year I wanted to share some highlights for me. One of my proudest moments is when I watch your children on stage showcasing their learning during their classroom assemblies. I just love the confidence that your children develop from such...
One more week of school for 2019/20
Well it’s hard to believe that there is only one week to go in what has been a very unusual and trying year. It has been great to see so many students engaging in learning opportunities right up until the last minute. It is also great to see so many parents who are...
Celebrating 50 Days Distance Learning
This week, on Tuesday, we celebrated 50 Days of Distance Learning at ABIS. There was a myriad of activities that students could engage in form math, to baking to exercise. It has been lovely to see the range of responses posted by students all with the help of you,...
Wow, only three weeks to go!
Hi everyone, It’s hard to believe that there are only three weeks left in this academic year. It has been a bit of a topsy turvey time, especially since our winter break but what a lot of learning has taken place with all of our new experiences. In times like these it...
Learning continues at ABIS!
It has been great to see many of our students continued engagement this week. There are still a great many challenges being accepted by your children. Among them learning some life skills like changing light bulbs, doing the washing, cooking dinner and baking bread....
Week 32 at ABIS
Well what a surprise announcement by the Supreme Committee this week! Things are certainly changing in our world around us. I would like to reassure you that we will continue to provide quality learning opportunities to your child and children. We would like to thank...
Parents – this week’s post is all about YOU!
First, a huge thank you for all of your support of your children and the teachers during this challenging time. Today we completed seven weeks of online learning! A bit of a milestone I think. I would like to reassure you that you are doing a great job of balancing...
A Busy Week
I would like to start my post today by congratulating Aidan McBirnie who entered a recent story writing competition. He was competing against students as old as 17 and won third place! Aiden is 8 years old and in grade 3. The title of his story was Sea Monster Days....
Week 4 Distance Learning
Hard to believe we have been following our online learning programme for four weeks! Most of our students are doing a great job of taking responsibility for their own learning, managing their time and communicating effectively with their teachers. Thank you to those...
Some Wacky Stuff this Week!
Thank you to everyone who took part in Wacky Wednesday on Wednesday, 1st of April. I had great fun reading Wacky Wednesday by Dr Seuss and seeing so many of you either dressing up or reading in wacky places. I also loved watching some of those wacky PE workouts that...