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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.
Primary Three Way Conferences
Primary Three Way Conferences The Primary Three Way Conferences (K1 - Grade 6) are scheduled for the evening of Monday December 2nd and all day Tuesday December 3rd. This is a time for you and your child to sit with the teacher and discuss the progress made this...
Please visit these links to see your child’s photo
Dear parents, Please use this post to view photos of your child. Click on these links below! The password for the Broadcaster is "parents" Sibling & Family Photos (2013-2014) Class Photos K1-G6 (2013-2014) Group Photo Secondary (2013-2014) Individual Photos...
A message of support to our Filipino community over Typhoon Haiyan
This is a message of support to our Filipino community to share our deepest sympathies over the death and destruction caused by the super-typhoon Haiyan. We have many students from the Philippines within the school who have informed us of the tragic losses suffered by...
School Closed on the 27th and 28th of November
Two Public Holidays have been announced for the National Day celebrations. As a result school will be closed of the 27th and 28th of November. I am sure that we will all enjoy a well deserved long weekend.
Bus Registration January 12th – 26th June 2014
On Tuesday 12th of November all students from K3 upwards will receive a letter and registration form for the bus service . The next period starts on Sunday, January 12th 2014 until June 26th 2014. If you wish to register your child please make sure the registration...
Have your family photo taken on November 12 – from 9 am to 11 am at the school.
Lensman Studios, our official school photographers, will be returning to the school on November 12 between 9 am and 11 am to take photos of students and teachers who missed the last photo shoot several weeks ago. They have also offered to take family photos (8" x 10")...
Maths Day
Thank you so much to all those parents who attend our Maths Day family event last night. It was really wonderful to see so many of you joining in. We hope you gained a first hand understanding of how Maths is learnt in a variety of ways here at ABIS. A special word of...
School Holiday on Thursday
The Sultanate is pleased to celebrate with the Islamic world the New Islamic Hijri Calendar which is known as 1st Muharram of every year. To celebrate this occasion, we have decided, for school purposes, that the public holiday for the 1st Muharram is going to be on...
School Holiday on Thursday
The Sultanate is pleased to celebrate with the Islamic world the New Islamic Hijri Calendar which is known as 1st Muharram of every year. To celebrate this occasion, we have decided, for school purposes, that the public holiday for the 1st Muharram is going to be on...
Public Holiday
We believe there will be a public holiday announced for next week but are as yet unsure of what day this will be. As soon as we find out I will send out a News Flash to share this information with you. Have a really wonderful weekend.
Winter Playtimes & Breaks
The weather is getting cooler and now is the time to get the children outside at breaks. Please make sure that your child has appropriate sun protection (sun cream and a hat) from now onwards. Thanks for your cooperation with this.
1st ABIS Ski Trip
We are happy to announce that we will be running a ski trip this year for the first time ever. Mr Carberry has very kindly offered to organize a trip in the March break to a centre in Switzerland that he has worked with many times before. We need at least 8 students...
Sailing for free on the beach!
Oman Sail are running a sailing weekend on the beach down near the park in Sohar this weekend. From 10.00 to 17.00 Friday and Saturday (we were told!) the boats and instructors will be there. Last year I went along with the family and it was great fun!
Find out more about your child’s learning…It’s good for them!
There are lots of ways you can find out more about your child's learning here at ABIS. On your child's website you can find all their latest work that they have chosen to share. You should all have the log in details already and I would encourage you to visit the site...
Message from Ministry of Health: Immunization Grade 1 – Grade 6 and Grade 11 students
Immunization 1st class DT injection and OPV Drop for Grade 1 - Grade 6 and Grade 11 students The Ministry of Health informed the school that they are starting to immunize students. If you would like to have more information about this please contact Ms. Manal (Teacher...
School T-shirts!
Grade 1 students are the first ones to take the new school T-shirts home. Tomorrow the other grades will receive the new t-shirts. If the order is not correct please see Haydee after the Autumn Break or send an email, h.meursing@abisoman.com.
TOMORROW….7TH OF OCTOBER….PHOTO DAY
Tomorrow is photo day, please try to encourage your child(ren) to wear a blue (ABIS) top for their photo. Questions? Please contact Haydee at h.meursing@abisoman.com or 99244035.
Book Character Parade
We had a fantastic day today at the end of our book week. The students looked wonderful, many thanks to you for your efforts .
Professional Development
In a school where we believe that we are all life long learners no matter how young or old it is important that we stay true to our word! In the background the teachers are continuously learning either through internal professional development opportunities or...
Hand, foot and mouth disease
We have been informed that there are numerous cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Sohar. A number of students from neighboring schools have been diagnosed with the disease, which is not normally serious or life threatening, however it is worthy of you attention...