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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.
Omani Clothing on Saturday
On Saturday we will be starting off our Oman Week with some wonderful Omani activities for our younger children. If your child is not on a trip on Saturday and has some Omani traditional clothing, it would be wonderful if he/she could wear it. If not, please observe...
No ASA’S next week
For obvious reason there will be no After School Activities next week. So please plan accordingly!
Bus service during Oman Week
Please note that there is a different school bus schedule for our annual Oman Week celebration and that some school arrangements will be different. We have attached a copy of the new schedule for parents. Students who are affected will receive a hard copy of this...
ABIS Calendar 2013-2014
The calendar for the next academic year 2013-2014 is ready. Please click ABIS Calendar 2013-2014 to see the calendar.
Movie Night Success!
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out at ABIS's third movie night featuring the films, The Princess Bride and The Swan Princess. So far the ABIS movie nights have raised over 140 OMR towards the Gr. 10 trip to Puna, India in support of the Maher Orphanage...
Oman Week Meetings
Please remember that the Oman Week meetings will take place on Sunday at 18.30 here at school and that Sunday is the first day back after the weekend. Oman Week is a required part of the school curriculum and all students are required to attend their Oman Week...
Please give feedback on our new semester reports
Dear parents, We are ready to invite your opinion on the new semester reports which will be issued to parents on February 25th. Please open the two PDF attachments of sample reports (student information is fictional) then take the following survey, which should take...
ABIS SPORTS DAY TOMORROW!!
Dear Parents and Guardians, Here are someimportant reminders for this Wednesday’s School Sports Day: Students should wear a T-shirt of their house colour tomorrow. New children should know their house colour by now, but if you are still unaware of this, please speak...
Please help us to improve our Mission Statement
Dear parents, As part of our agreement with our accrediting organisations such as the International Baccalaureate and the Council of International Schools our school is required to review its mission statement and we need your help. All teachers, administrators, plus...
PE – Outdoor Ed Trips
A news update for those who are traveling or are stuck for ideas for Christmas presents. In early February Grades 7,8 & 9 will be undertaking a 5 day camel safari from up near the border at Buraimi heading downhill through the wadis and back to school. Although...
Happy Holidays
Well, we made it! I wanted to wish you all a wonderful holiday. You can go holiday knowing that your children have earned themselves a restful and fun break. They have been really busy this year and I know that they are going to need all their energy for the first...
A splendid night out!
All of you who attended the amazing performance last night will, I am sure, agree with me that last night's performance was simply one of the most enjoyable events that I can remember. The students were simply wonderful! Not just our stars shone but the whole stage...
ABIS’s first swim meet
On Tuesday a team of 17 of our best swimmers travelled to TAISM in Muscat to compete in our very first swim meet! As well as students from the American school there was a team from the Sultan School there... All very good swimmers indeed. Despite our initial...
Please order your child’s photo by Monday
Dear parents, Please order a photo of your child by Monday, 10th of December by making a payment to Ruqaiya at the reception in cash. It is possible to order more than one set and you should indicate this on the letter that every student brought home today. Photo ...
School is open today
Ramesh and I have had an early morning today checking out the road situation. There is still a deal of standing water around the place especially in the side / service roads. Around Dawood one of wadis has a great deal of mud in it (washed from the construction work)...
Seussical Jr. announcement
Primary school production Seussical Jr. will be held on Tuesday, 11th December. Doors will be open at 6:15pm. The show will begin at 6:30pm sharp. Students, participating in the show will have to be at school at 5:30pm at the latest for dress up and make-up. Looking...
International Evening date March 6th
Please note that the International Evening has a new date. This event will now be held on the 6th of March. Please reserve this date in your calendar as it promises to be wonderful event.
Quick survey on the progress reports and parents evening
Dear parents,We invite you to give us feedback on the quality of the recent progress reports and parents evening (3 Way Conference). A number of teachers, students and parents have been influential in the design of the new progress reports with the goal of improving...
Tuesday, 27th November is a School Day
Dear parents,As announced in a recent post, please be aware that Tuesday 27th is a regular school day, although Wednesday 28th is a holiday and school will be closed on that day.We hope you enjoy the long weekend!
Parents evening tomorrow (Sunday)
Dear Parents,This is just polite reminder that the 3 Way Conference Evening is tomorrow (Sunday 25 November). Primary School parents should have already been informed of their meeting time with the class teacher, whilst Secondary School parents should check their...