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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.
Oman School Olympic Days in Muscat
Last week, our MYP students had an opportunity to join the Al Batinah North region team to compete in the national School Olympic Days in Muscat. The competition included disciplines in gymnastics, swimming, sailing and beach volleyball. Maria, Lilli, Hassan and Jules...
International Evening 2019
Thank you to all parents who generously ran food stalls at International Day. We managed to raise OMR 3030.500 on the night. A huge thanks to Sohar Aluminum, Orpic, Crowne Plaza, Tanuf, Ford, Tips n Toes, Sohar Tech, Euro Arabian and all other small businesses...
ABIS will be closed Wednesday & Thursday next week
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has issued a Royal Decree stating that April 3 and April 4 will be a public holiday on the occasion of Isra’a Wal Miraj. As a result, ABIS will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Enjoy the long weekend!
The Amazing Week!
Began with the Amazing Race. A huge thank you to everyone involved in planning, preparing for and running this event. The team who organized this, led by Laura Greer, did a tremendous job and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all. I had sore cheeks from laughing so...
International Day News!
With just a week away from International Day, we hope that you are working hard on your national costume. We will be having a costume parade in the evening and I'm sure many of you are eager to show off your national dress. Dress Up On the 28th of March(International...
It’s A Small World After All..
International Evening 2019 If there are only 1 or 2 families at ABIS from your home country and you thought, There is no way I can be involved in setting up a stall, because we are such a small number. We have a plan! Option 1 Join our ‘It’s a small world stall. This...
Successful visit of the Ministry of Education
Nine members of the Ministry of Education Private Ratings Committee spent a week in Sohar to get to know ABIS, its philosophy, operations, policies and procedures. They had the opportunity to interact with all members of the community. They took the time to understand...
Missing Tortoise Alert!
We appear to be missing a tortoise from the quail enclosure. If you see him on your travels, please return him to school, no questions asked. He is approximately 8cms long and looks like this photo.
Head-Lice
Dear Parents There have been cases of head-lice reported at school and your child may have been exposed. During this break please do a thorough check for head-lice on your child. What is head-lice? Head-lice are little insects with moving legs. They are often not much...
PLC Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF 3rd MEETING OF PARENTS LIAISON COMMITTEE (PLC) AL BATINAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SOHAR. The third meeting of PLC was held on February 13th in the meeting room of LC3, ABIS at 1800hrs. The attendees included: Orla, Ella and...
Strengthening our partnership with Sohar Aluminium – the Fun Run
Congratulations to all of our runners and walkers who took part in the Fun Run last Friday. Thank you to Sohar Aluminium for the return of this wonderful event. Below you will find some photos of our competitors - staff and students
Another successful Cabaret in the books!
All of the students' hard worked definitely paid off with the successful performance of our 5th Cabaret. The lights shone brightly on our stunning students - and staff - as they wowed and awed the audience. Between fabulous performances, our taste buds were delighted...
School staff engages in the MoE self-study process
Last Thursday, the 17th of January, the ABIS staff spent an entire afternoon of self- study looking at the seven domains in the Ministry of Education Private Schools' Rating Tool. The staff were divided into committees and worked in each domain: vision and mission,...
ABIS Biathlon
Exciting Event Coming Up! Fun-Biathlon Friday 1 February We are proud to announce the first annual biathlon at ABIS! What: Swim & Run When: Friday morning 1 Feb, starting at 8 am Where: ABIS...
ABIS part of the MOE School Ratings Pilot Project!
Due to the important role that the private schools play in delivering the educational mission and achieving the goals intended, the Ministry of Education has decided to introduce a school ratings system. The system seems to be quite similar to the one that has been in...
Nautilus Coming to Sohar
Nautilus swim club will be using our swimming pool complex exclusively from next January. For those that have not heard of them, they are arguably the number one swim club for schools in Muscat. They recently hosted our first external swim gala. A wide range of swim...
Lady Pirates of the Carribean
What an adventure on the high seas it has been! This year's musical, Lady Pirates of the Caribbean, was a dream come true because for years we've wanted to do a pirate-themed show. With such a strong female cast (and our two faithful gents!), it only made sense to...
ABIS Beach Clean-up!
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the ABIS beach clean-up held at Sanqar Beach, Sohar last Saturday, Dec. 8th. Over 50 caring students, parents and teachers attended ready and willing to comb the beach for plastic, glass, styrofoam, buried fishing nets,...
Beach Clean Up this Saturday!
Dear ABIS Parents & Students, On Saturday, December 8th, 8:30 - 11 am, there will be the 5th Annual ABIS Community Beach Clean-up at Umq Beach near the Sanqar Park (Pirate Ship Park) in Sohar. We will meet at the parking lot at Umq Beach, not far from Dawood and...
Plasday – Give It a New Life!
Everyone was excited this week to see our special guest, Mr. Plasbin (Mr. Martin Mbuta). Mr. Plasbin visited ABIS this week to talk about the 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and to begin a new "Reuse" art project. The theme of his visit was GIVE IT A NEW LIFE! In...