Welcome to my blog!
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.
Three way conferences reminder
We would like to remind you that Three Way Conferences are taking place this week on Wednesday for Primary and Secondary and on Thursday for Primary. There will be no ASA's on Wednesday. Primary students are not expected in school on Thursday unless attending a Three...
Community Dance and Cancer Walkathon
We look forward to seeing you all at this evening's Community Dance that starts prompt at 6.30 (we suggest you arrive by 6:20). We are trying to ensure there is adequate lighting but still please be very careful when parking. We are currently improving the safety of...
Sharing some good news about Miss Simpson!
We are all looking forward to the opportunity to spend a bit of extra time with our families over the Autumn break. It has been a really busy ten week so far - full of learning, activities and experiences for our students and we are really happy with our new teachers...
Primary Swim Gala
Wow! What a fantastic effort our primary swimmers put in at the Al Ain English Speaking School on Wednesday. ABIS took out all three sections of the swim meet winning the individual girls section, the individual boys section and the overall result even though we...
Four great meetings!
We have had three significant meetings at the school this week, all very positive. Qatar Foundation came to visit on Tuesday to see our new building, as they are considering similar projects back home. They were enormously impressed by what our students were doing and...
ABIS Parking changes
Welcome back to school after what we hope has been a fun and relaxing Eid break. Tomorrow you will find that the access to the school has changed. The old main entrance from the road is closed. The entrance road has moved approximately 50 meters back towards the...
What a wonderful start!
As life settles back to normal it is difficult to believe that just a few weeks ago I was staring at a building site! It has been a fantastic start to the year and I would like to thank all of you for kind words and support. The opening of the new building is the...
One Week To Go!
With one week to go before students and families return to school the staff have been very busy unpacking resources and setting up the new furniture and buildiings. It's a very exciting time for all of us. Some reminders about upcoming dates: Sunday 21st...
The new school year is approaching.
Hello to all of our families wherever you are. We hope you are having a wonderful break and have enjoyed your summer so far. All is going well in Sohar and at ABIS. We would like to remind you of a few points below: Early Years Meeting between 1pm -2pm: Sunday August...
Math teacher demonstrates proficiency to multiply
Margaret (Margo) Nohlgren Adams Born on June 13, 2016: 49 cm, 2.65 kg Proving, once again, that sometimes 1+1=5
Yearbooks & Iftar
Yearbooks will be disturbed tomorrow, Monday, to all students who have purchased one. If you would like a yearbook and haven't ordered yet see Miss Ruqaia. This week's price is 15OMR. Iftar As Ramadan is a chance for families to gather together it seems fitting that...
Staffing News – leaving and new teachers
It is time formally share information about the teachers who are leaving us this year and to share some of our plans relating to next year’s staffing with you. We must say goodbye to seven exceptional teachers who have given so much to the development and life of the...
Farewell to our Grade 12s
We had a bittersweet assembly in Secondary today: we said farewell to our 12th graders, but we also welcomed our 6th graders into Secondary. To commemorate the occasion, Student Council instituted a new tradition: an ABIS Totem Pole. Each grade will have an...
Ramadan
As an international school focused on student learning, ABIS will operate normally at Ramadan, though we will take some special measures to respect and support our Omanis and host country. We will contact our Muslim families about these arrangements shortly. In...
New teachers joining us – we’ve got lucky again!
As we all know that great teachers are the most important part of any school, we have some excellent news in regard to our staffing next year. All key positions required for departing teacher replacement and school growth have now been filled. Once again we have been...
Memorial
Dear All, We will be holding a short memorial for Theo on Monday, May 2nd starting at 9am in the school playground. This will be an opportunity for Theo’s friends to say goodbye and leave messages for him and his family at the memorial site. Please note that...
Wise words from an ABIS alum
On Monday the Secondary school was treated to a presentation by Clarissa Nolido, an ABIS alum who graduated last year. She has just completed her first year of university at Enderun, a business school in Manilla, and she did so in style by earning a spot on what is...
All Wet: Swim Gala 2016
Congratulations to all swimmers for yesterday's Swim Gala. The weather was perfect and the enthusiasm and school spirit were, as always, phenomenal. Congrats to the Blue Dolphins for taking first place! A special thanks to everyone who made the day possible, notably...
Twins?
Some of our lovely staff members celebrating 'twin day' as part of the school's recent Spirit Week!
International Day 2016
Thank you to all ABIS parents for your amazing support. The night was an awesome success because of the massive turnout from our community. A big thank you to our big sponsors and local businesses in Sohar. Without your involvement this event would not be...