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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.
Student assemblies, graduation, community dinner and more.
Dear parents, We had our first student assembly for Grades 5 and 6. It was wonderful to see students performing in front of staff and parents. Over the next two weeks, the other primary grades will be holding their assemblies. Please do attend your child’s special...
ABIS Community Dinner, exams, temperature checks and more
Dear parents, This week has seen Grade 10 students sitting the IB MYP online assessments. They have worked hard towards this moment, and we believe they will do well. The Grade 12 IB Diploma exams are halfway completed, and the students are managing the examinations...
Book week, DP exams, clothing and more
Dear parents, This has been a wonderful week for primary students with a number of activities surrounding books. It has been great fun with students dressing up as their favourite word and as their favourite characters. Thanks to all those who organised and supervised...
Grade 12 final day of class.
Dear parents This week was important as today was the final day of class for our Grade 12 students. From next Sunday until the exams begin on April 28, the students will be busy preparing and studying. Today is the culmination of a 12-year journey from Grade 1 to 12....
Surveys and reports
Dear parents, I am pleased to say that the Arabic version of the school website is now online. You can access this by clicking the top right-hand button on the school webpage. This is a good development for the school community in providing greater access to the...
Ramadan and other items
Dear parents, For those who celebrate Ramadan, I wish you a Holy Month and a time of peace and joy with your family, Ramadan Kareem! We have found that this week the temperatures have increased, and we are keeping a close eye on the children during break time. They...
Oman week, Iftar and more
Dear parents, This has been a very successful week with the secondary students enjoying Oman Week. A number of excellent day trips were held and by all accounts the students and staff very much enjoyed themselves. Last night a large group of secondary students and...
Oman week and more items of interest
Dear parents, This week we have been busy with Oman week in the Primary. The students have had great fun, and excellent learning has taken place. It’s wonderful to see the children so excited by the activities in their homerooms. Thank you to all the teachers who have...
Student led conferences and more
Dear parents, This week has been wonderful for students and parents alike as we held the Student-Led Conferences. Yesterday and today we had a large number of parents visiting the school to see their children's class work and hear them explain what they have been...
MOE visit and more
Dear parents, This morning we were pleased to host Dr Khadija, the Deputy Director-General for Private Schools (MOE), and several other MOE officials for a tour of the school. Dr Khadija said that she was impressed by the quality of education being offered at ABIS,...
DG visit and more
Dear parents, We have been informed that the Director-General of the Private Schools Department of the Ministry of Education plans to visit the school next Thursday morning. We are of course pleased to have the DG visit us and will be showing him and his advisors...
Coffee mornings & recycling
Dear parents, This was a shorter week than usual but it was wonderful to have all our Primary students back at school! It is very evident that the students and teachers are very pleased to be back, and from the conversations I have had with parents, they are as well!...
Items for the long weekend
Dear parents, A reminder that from Thursday 10 February until Monday 14 February, the school will be closed. Secondary students and all of Primary will return to school on Tuesday 15 February. We ask all parents to share their knowledge of ABIS with friends and...
Online and mock exams
Dear parents, We have ended the third week of online learning for Primary and hope that next week the Supreme Committee will allow all of Primary to return to school the week after. It is not easy for students and parents at home, particularly in the younger years so...
Reports and more
Dear parents, These past few weeks teachers have been busy wrapping up assessments and then proceeding to complete the Semester One report cards. Today you will have received your child's report card. Should you have questions, please do contact your child's teacher....
First Week Online for Primary
Dear parents, We have ended the week with primary successfully having completed the first week online. Thank you to all parents who have been supporting their children during this time. Thanks as well to all primary teachers who have worked hard to motivate, guide and...
Primary online next week
Dear parents, This week has been good to see students back at school after the break, yet also it has been a concern to see the rise in Covid positive cases. Yesterday evening the Supreme Committee announced that KG to Grade 4 classes must go online from Sunday,...
Have a wonderful Winter Break!
Dear parents, We have reached the end of the calendar year and today was great fun all around. Children came to school in their pyjamas, feasts were had, and movies and games were enjoyed. It was great to see the students having so much fun with their friends and...
Nearing the winter break
Dear Parents, As we head into the final week before the winter break, it is good to see how teachers and students are motivated and engaged. I am sure such energy will continue until the last day on Thursday, December 16. Please ensure your child does attend school...
CIS visit, Parent Committee, library books and a long weekend.
Dear parents, This has been a busy week for many at the school as we prepare for our CIS virtual visit. ABIS was accredited by CIS in 2017 and this new visit is at the start of an 18-month process for our re-accreditation from CIS. CIS is a world-renowned regulatory...