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One of the most important skills that students learn at school is the ability to communicate effectively. Sharing our learning is important and here in my blog I will attempt to share some what is important with you.

I hope you find it useful and informative.

Conferences, exhibition , swimming and more

Dear parents, A busy week with the student led conferences and IB Diploma Art and Music exhibition. Thank you to all the teachers and students for their support for these two important events. The weekend was also busy. On Friday, Nautilus Swimming Club held a swim...

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Returning to school Sunday 21st April

Dear Parents, I hope that you and your family are in good health and safe given the difficulties caused by the flooding this week. We understand that these past few days have been immensely challenging for many families, with devastating losses of life, property,...

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Reports next week, Eid break and more important dates

Dear Parents, The Eid holiday has been announced by the government providing next weeks Tuesday to Thursday to celebrate Eid. A reminder that ABIS is also closed on Sunday 14th and school resumes on Monday 15th. Monday marks the final day of formal lessons for our...

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Important dates coming up

Dear parents, This week has gone smoothly and its good to see all the learning that is taking place with students and teachers engaging well in their learning activities. I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who joined us for last week's Iftar at ABIS. This...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Events of the week

Dear parents, I am pleased to be able to share with you the events that occurred this week. On Monday, November 13th, the school observed World Kindness Day. To commemorate this special occasion, the Secondary Student Council and the Primary Student Leadership Team...

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A good week

A good week

Dear parents, This week the 3 way conferences has been a great success. The turnout from parents was exceptional and we are very pleased that parents took this opportunity to meet their child's teachers. Please note that this is not the only time that you can meet a...

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House picnic, three way conferences and more

Dear Parents, Today's house picnic was a great success. Our students had a wonderful time, and it was heartwarming to see so many parents attend and participate in this special event. The house chants, particularly in the primary section located in the Mazoon...

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CIS and end of term

CIS and end of term

Dear parents and students, This week ABIS had the privilege of hosting a team of 6 people representing the Council of International Schools for a comprehensive school inspection this week.  The Council of International Schools (CIS) plays a crucial role in ensuring...

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