{"id":327193,"date":"2026-02-19T08:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T04:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abisoman.com\/broadcaster\/?p=327193"},"modified":"2026-02-19T08:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T04:27:30","slug":"swimming-programme-update-and-pe-learning-at-abis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abisoman.com\/broadcaster\/2026\/02\/19\/swimming-programme-update-and-pe-learning-at-abis\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming Program Update and PE Learning at ABIS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Parents,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RAMADAN KAREEM TO ALL ABIS FAMILY!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Al Batinah International School (ABIS), our Physical Education (PE) program is designed to support the development of the whole child. This means we focus not only on physical skills, but also on students\u2019 confidence, wellbeing, cooperation, safety awareness, and lifelong healthy habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the year, students experience PE in learning blocks, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Games and team activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Individual pursuits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adventure and challenge activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gymnastics and movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Striking and fielding activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each unit helps students grow in different ways. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Social development: learning teamwork, communication, and respect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emotional development: building confidence, resilience, and perseverance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical development: improving coordination, fitness, and body control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal responsibility: understanding safety, self-management, and healthy choices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This balanced approach ensures students develop as active, confident, and responsible\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">individuals \u2014 not only as skilled performers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>After Ramadan, swimming lessons will begin for Grades 5\u201310.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swimming is an important part of a balanced PE program at ABIS. At this point in the year, the pool timetable is prioritized for Grades 5-10\u00a0 to ensure students continue developing water safety and aquatic competence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For families who would like their children to continue improving their swimming skills, we will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offer a Swimming ASA (After-School Activity) during the next ASA session after Ramadan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Continue to support access to Nautilus Swim School, which operates at ABIS. This is a paid programme, and many families choose it for additional skill development and practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our goal is always to provide a well-rounded PE experience while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank you very much for your understanding and continued support.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents, RAMADAN KAREEM TO ALL ABIS FAMILY! At Al Batinah International School (ABIS), our Physical Education (PE) program is designed to support the development of the whole child. This means we focus not only on physical skills, but also on students\u2019 confidence, wellbeing, cooperation, safety awareness, and lifelong healthy habits. 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