{"id":324193,"date":"2025-11-12T09:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T05:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abisoman.com\/broadcaster\/?p=324193"},"modified":"2025-11-12T09:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T05:57:07","slug":"week-11-learning-in-action-and-celebrating-our-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abisoman.com\/broadcaster\/2025\/11\/12\/week-11-learning-in-action-and-celebrating-our-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 11: Learning in Action and Celebrating Our Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Primary Families,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It has been another full and inspiring week across the Primary School, filled with authentic learning experiences that connected our classrooms to the wider world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grade 5 \u2013 Sohar Port Visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Monday, our Grade 5 students visited Sohar Port as part of their Unit of Inquiry on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">forces<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The trip provided an excellent opportunity to see how the concepts they are exploring in class connect to real-life applications. Students were fascinated to observe how forces are used every day to move, lift, and transport materials efficiently and safely. The team at Sohar Port were wonderful hosts, ensuring students were well looked after while learning in a hands-on and meaningful way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grade 6 \u2013 Brainy Bites &amp; Camp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our Grade 6 students have had an equally busy and engaging week! They began with a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cBrainy Bites\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> workshop led by guests from the University of Science and Technology, exploring the science behind nutrition and healthy lifestyles. The students enjoyed experimenting, learning through movement, and even taking part in a lively Zumba dance session! Later in the week, they embarked on their overnight camp to Mussanah, where they participated in team-building challenges and activities that fostered collaboration, confidence, and leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The camp also marked the beginning of their PYP Exhibition (PYPX) journey \u2014 one of my favourite parts of the Primary Years Programme. Over the coming months, our Grade 6 students will take ownership of their learning through personal inquiries that matter deeply to them. They will draw upon all of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Approaches to Learning skills<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learner Profile attributes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> developed over their years in the PYP. I wish our students, along with Mr. Matthew, Ms. Zahra, Ms. Meerah, and Ms. Mary Ann, every success as they begin this exciting and rewarding journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Looking Ahead \u2013 Oman National Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next week, we will celebrate Oman\u2019s National Day on Wednesday, 20th November. This will be a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">student-only assembly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as space in the Mazoon Hall is limited when the entire school gathers together. Students are warmly invited to wear <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">traditional Omani dress<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or clothing in the colours of the Omani flag to mark this important national occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before then, on Monday, I will be accompanying Ms. Karima and five students to Muscat to take part in a radio show called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Little Reader<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Congratulations to the students selected to represent ABIS and a big thank-you to Ms. Karima for arranging this exciting opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wishing all families an enjoyable and restful weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best regards,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Matthew<\/span><\/p>\n<p><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>Wednesday, 20th November:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Oman National Day \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">student-only assembly; wear national dress or flag colours<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sunday, 23rd \u2013 Tuesday, 25th November: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Book Fair (DC Books)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Wednesday, 26th \u2013 Thursday, 27th November:<\/b><span> National Day Holidays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Primary Families, It has been another full and inspiring week across the Primary School, filled with authentic learning experiences that connected our classrooms to the wider world. Grade 5 \u2013 Sohar Port Visit On Monday, our Grade 5 students visited Sohar Port as part of their Unit of Inquiry on forces. 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