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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.
JUNGLE ROCK DVD
If you ordered the JUNGLE ROCK DVD, it is ready to be picked up from the reception If you haven't ordered the DVD but wishes you had...be quick because we have some extra's. 1 DVD costs OMR 5.000, of which OMR 2.000 will be donated to Maher. ...
The Community Dance Assembly
The Community Dance Assembly on Thursday was a fabulous success, with children from K1 - grade 6 dancing up a storm (with lots of excitement). Children became skillful at changing partners, directions and speeds - and were joined by quite a few parents. Everyone...
Head lice
A case of head lice (pediculosis) has been identified in the school. Don't panic! Head lice are not considered a health hazard as they do not spread disease and/or illness. Head lice among school children are a common frustration; however, the spread of head lice can...
Oman week preparation meeting on Wednesday 22nd of January
Dear parents, We have two important dates for your diary. The first is an Oman week preparation meeting next week on Wednesday 22nd January at 6pm. Here you can find out in much more detail about what your child will be doing during Oman week, which is between...
Great news! We are getting a wonderful new playground!
I have some great news for everyone. Since summer we have been working hard to make a redesign of our very tired looking playground reality. Back in November we finalised designs for a completely new play area and in December we ordered some really wonderful play...
Public Holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break. On the occasion of the Holy Prophet Birthday (PBUH) we have decided, following Sohar Aluminium and for school purposes, that the public holiday for the Holy Prophet Birthday for ABIS is going to...
Did you already visit the ABIS Shop Website?
On Wednesday 11th we launched the ABIS Shop website. Through this website you are able to buy items that are related to ABIS. Our new online shop is open 24/7 with a growing range of products. Please take some time to visit it at: abisoman.com/shop. One of the items...
Bus service registration 12.01.2014 until 26.06.2014
This week all parents that registered their child(ren) for the bus service from 12.01.2014 until 26.06.2014 received an email. If you registered your child(ren) but did not received an email or you would like to register your child(ren) please contact Haydee Meursing...
DVD – The Jungle Rock
The Jungle Rock (DVD) is available for ordering at the ABIS Shop website. Please follow the link below http://abisoman.com/shop/?product=dvd-the-jungle-rock One DVD costs OMR 5.000, of which OMR 2.000 will be donated to Maher.
New ABIS Shop & Clothing
I am happy to announce the launch of two new initiatives here at the school. Over the last year, Haydée and I have been working hard in the background trying to improve both the quality and variety of school branded clothing that we offer. After exploring multiple...
Thank you! Over 250 OMR raised last night for Maher
After a really successful evening last night we counted the the money donated by you to Maher and came up with the splendid amount of 238.400 OMR and 135 AED. We will be using the money to support Maher student when our Grade 10 students go to visit later in the year....
Jungle Rock!
Congratulations to everyone who made last night's performance a huge success, particularly "the Maries" and Mr. Hampton. Great work all around by the primary school in making the evening a memorable one. Below is a slide show of last night's performance. Click here...
Tonight, tonight!
We fixed the stage and the sound and now we need your help. We will be asking everyone to stay in their seats and not to film or take photos until the end of the performance. Instead we have employed a company to film the performance and we will be distributing DVDs...
A Cleaner, Healthier Beach
Today marked the 2nd Annual ABIS Beach Clean Up. Two full buses of ABIS students--the entire Secondary school, plus the primary school members of the Eco Club--took a short trip down to the public beach and collected and bagged rubbish. A huge swath of beach, from the...
Ski Trip Meeting
On Sunday, 8th of December we will be holding an information meeting to finalize plans for our upcoming ski trip to Switzerland. The meeting will provide packing lists and essentials as well as collecting necessary details and answering questions. We will meet in the...
Maternity leave cover
In February Haydée, our Administration Manager, will go on maternity leave. To cover her leave we are looking for a temporary replacement, with the possibility of extending this to a one year contract. The Administration Manager of ABIS is a hands on person and is...
Tuesday December 3rd is a non school day for K1 – Grade 6 students
Tuesday December 3rd is a non school day for K1 - Grade 6 students. Students that have the Three Way Conferences on Tuesday December 3rd are expected to come with their parents to the scheduled conference time and go home after. School times for Secondary are as...
Photo orders by this Sunday Please
Please remember to order your child's photo by this Sunday (December 1st please). Payments can be made to Haydee at the reception.
Tuesday 26th of November no Early Morning Swimming
There will be no earlier morning swimming on Tuesday 26th.
No ASA on Monday, December 2nd
Because of the Primary Three Way Conferences there are no ASA on Monday, December 2nd. All students need to be picked at 3:15pm or when they are on the school bus go home with the school bus.