{"id":323342,"date":"2025-10-16T08:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T04:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abisoman.com\/broadcaster\/?p=323342"},"modified":"2025-10-16T08:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T04:55:21","slug":"week-8-celebrating-learning-and-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abisoman.com\/broadcaster\/2025\/10\/16\/week-8-celebrating-learning-and-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 8: Celebrating Learning and Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Primary Families,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grade 2\u20133 Assembly<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today\u2019s primary assembly was a lovely way to end our week. Grade 2 shared their inquiry into <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">culture<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014exploring their own identities and learning about the traditions, languages, and stories of their classmates. It was wonderful to see how thoughtfully they listened to one another and made connections across cultures. Grade 3 shared their Unit of Inquiry on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">body systems<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, explaining how the choices we make \u2014 for example, about nutrition \u2014 can positively impact our health. Their clear explanations and confident presentations were impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Parent Coffee Morning &amp; Seesaw Workshop<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Tuesday morning, we welcomed parents for a hands-on Seesaw workshop during our Parent Coffee Morning. A big thank-you to Ms. Megan for leading, and to all the parents who were able to attend. Seesaw is a valuable platform that supports student learning and provides a window into our classrooms and learning spaces. Please do take time to check your child\u2019s Seesaw posts and, as always, if you have any questions, contact your child\u2019s teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grade 2 Mini Art Exhibition<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations to Ms. Sanaa and our Grade 2 artists for a beautiful mini-exhibition in class this week. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with students about their work and the choices they made\u2014what to include, which colours to use, and how to compose their paintings. Their pride and thoughtful reflection were clear to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Omani Women\u2019s Day \u2013 17 October<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tomorrow is Omani Women\u2019s Day. We are proud to celebrate the many women who work at ABIS\u2014teachers, assistants, leaders, and support staff\u2014whose professionalism, care, and example enrich our community every day. They are role models for our students and for all of us. To all Omani women in our community and beyond: congratulations on this special day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wishing everyone a restful weekend and a happy Omani Women\u2019s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best regards,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Matthew<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Primary Team Lead<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reminders at a Glance<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Thursday, 23 October:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1:00 pm finish \u2014 Mid-term break begins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sunday, 2 November:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> School reopens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monday, 3 &amp; Tuesday, 4 November:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 3-Way Parent\u2013Teacher Conferences (details to follow via Newsflash)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Primary Families, Grade 2\u20133 Assembly Today\u2019s primary assembly was a lovely way to end our week. Grade 2 shared their inquiry into culture\u2014exploring their own identities and learning about the traditions, languages, and stories of their classmates. It was wonderful to see how thoughtfully they listened to one another and made connections across cultures. 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