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So many things happen at ABIS and we love to share!What Is Comprehension?
Reading comprehension involves the ability to read a text and understand its meaning. To comprehend what we read, we need two closely linked skills: word reading and comprehension. Word reading refers to recognizing the words on the page or screen (such as in Raz...
Yes, Well … So Far So Good
Yes, well … so far so good! Thankfully the weather held out for us and, looking ahead into the forecast, it seems like there could be more rain next week. [Collective groan or sigh] Hopefully, our positive thoughts will ensure that everyone remains safe and the...
Busy busy lunchtimes
The music room has been a hive of activity this week at lunchtimes. Students have been feverishly readying themselves for the Talent Show happening on May 9th. Auditions are next week- I look forward to seeing what the kids are going to do. I already have some...
IB Mathematics Exam Tips (Applications and Interpretation)
Short-answer questions will often come from just one of the topics above while long-answer questions will often combine different topics. When thinking about the five topics above, the first consideration you need to keep in mind is your passion and interest for each...
Are You Listening?
If your mission was to transfer a message from point A to point B, but it had to move through multiple different brains before it got to the ears of the person who needed to act on it, do you think you could do it? Today, Grade 8 interactively engaged with their...
ABIS DP Arts Night- Emerging Musicians
On Tuesday, The DP Visual Art and Music students presented their creative works to family, friends, and teachers. The Grade 11 DP Music students took to the stage and each shared a particular piece of music that they are working on for a variety of assessments. Some...
2023-24: G6 Week 31 in Review
Dear Parents and Students, Good afternoon, I hope you are all well. Welcome to the end of week 31 of our school year. Another busy week this week and thankfully the weather has held off for us. Looking ahead into the forecast, it looks there could be more rain next...
Week 31
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Student Led Conferences. It meant a lot to your son or daughter that you took the time to show interest in the activities we do at school. Enjoy your weekend.
Conferences, exhibition , swimming and more
Dear parents, A busy week with the student led conferences and IB Diploma Art and Music exhibition. Thank you to all the teachers and students for their support for these two important events. The weekend was also busy. On Friday, Nautilus Swimming Club held a swim...
Grade 11 DP Biology- Exploring Biomolecules
The exploration of biomolecules by grade 11 students culminated in the testing of these molecules in different food substances. Students learned how to use different tests to determine the presence of proteins, lipids, starch, and reducing sugars in different food...
Successful leadership conferences for students at Al Batinah International School.
Leadership Conferences Led by Students at Al Batinah International School emphasize the importance of initiatives that encourage students to develop leadership skills and promote global citizenship. They foster courage and build confidence in students in front of...
حضور ندوة اللغة العربية الرابعة بمسقط
بفضل من الله تعالى قمت بحضور ندوة اللغة العربية الرابعة بمسقط بعنوان ( تعليم اللغة العربية وتعلمها: رؤى وتجارب عملية)وكانت ندوة ذات فائدة عظيمة بتنوع محاورها الخمسة والأوراق الكثيرة التي تم طرحها في أيامها الثلاثة ٢٢-٢٤ إبريل، والأجمل ورش العمل التي صاحبت الدورة وربطت...
Grade 10 Individuals and Societies
Grade 10 Individuals and Societies students have had a successful experience with the mock eAssessment in Integrated Humanities. They have been analyzing and applying feedback and working hard to prepare for the upcoming on-screen exam on Wednesday, May 8th. There...
Grade 8 science: Hooke’s LAW.
. The eighth-grade science students are currently studying the unit on exploring forces, work, and energy. As part of their summative assessment for criteria B and C, they have conducted a laboratory experiment on Hooke's Law. They are now in the process of...
Grade 11 chemistry: Free radical substitutional /Alkene reactions
Grade 11 chemistry chemistry students have been directing their attention towards the study of addition reactions of alkenes in their recent lessons. This has involved exploring various types of addition reactions, including hydrogenation, hydration,...
High Five!
Wow! We more than made up for the weather disruptions last week. We were so grateful to all be back safe and sound for a full week of school. All students worked extremely hard and we got everything completed and running on schedule. They absolutely smashed their...
Learning in Grade 2SB
This week we have been busy preparing for our student-led conferences and the students have been so excited about sharing their learning with you. I hope that your enjoyed your child's conference and were able to get an insight into our learning in Grade 2. It was a...
Student Led Conferences in 3SC
Thank you to everyone who came to the student led conferences this week. The students did a great job, sharing their learning! We also completed our inventions unit by watching 'Hugo', the film made from the book 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret'. The students then spent...
Student Led Conferences..
Dear Parents It was really good to meet many parents at the student conferences. All students confidently shared their learning with their parents.
G4 Week 31:
Hello Everyone- First of all, thank you to all the parents who came out to share in your student’s learning journey. The students enjoyed showing you their goals and reflections and we appreciate the time you took to support their growth. We have kicked off our new...
Week 31
Thank you to those of you that were able to attend the Student-led conferences this week. These conferences allow the children to think independently, rather than following a set of given instructions. It is a significant opportunity for our young learners to take...
The Head's Blog
Conferences, exhibition , swimming and more
Dear parents, A busy week with the student led conferences and IB Diploma Art and Music exhibition. Thank you to all the teachers and students for their support for these two important events. The weekend was also busy. On Friday, Nautilus Swimming Club held a swim...
Returning to school Sunday 21st April
Dear Parents, I hope that you and your family are in good health and safe given the difficulties caused by the flooding this week. We understand that these past few days have been immensely challenging for many families, with devastating losses of life, property,...
Reports next week, Eid break and more important dates
Dear Parents, The Eid holiday has been announced by the government providing next weeks Tuesday to Thursday to celebrate Eid. A reminder that ABIS is also closed on Sunday 14th and school resumes on Monday 15th. Monday marks the final day of formal lessons for our...
Important dates coming up
Dear parents, This week has gone smoothly and its good to see all the learning that is taking place with students and teachers engaging well in their learning activities. I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who joined us for last week's Iftar at ABIS. This...
Iftar this evening and other news
Dear Parents, I am pleased to inform you that we have successfully completed the first full week of our reduced timetable, and both our staff and students have adapted well to this new routine. As we transition into warmer weather, it's essential to prioritize our...
Ramadan & next Thursday Iftar
Dear Parents, Ramadan Kareem to all! I extend my best wishes to everyone observing Ramadan, hoping this sacred month brings joy and serenity to each of you. Following a rainy weekend, Monday welcomed us back to school with clear skies and sunshine, a refreshing...
Oman week concludes with a great assembly
Dear Parents, Oman Week has been a fantastic journey filled with exciting trips and camps. Despite some weather challenges, everything proceeded smoothly, albeit with a few camps ending earlier than planned due to rain. The feedback from both students and staff has...
Grade 6 Exhibition and more
Dear Parents, This past week, we celebrated the Grade 6 IB PYP Exhibition, and it was truly inspiring to witness the dedication and hard work demonstrated by our Grade 6 students. Their commitment was evident, and we were thoroughly impressed by their efforts. The...
A short week
Dear parents, What a week this has been! With the weather causing disruptions to everyone in North Al Batinah, we are thankful that all are safe and the students have returned to school. With the postponement of Oman week activities, we have been able to rebook the...
Al Masoudi Aquatics Center and more
Dear Parents, A significant event is taking place on Sunday morning at ABIS – the unveiling of the name of our aquatics center. It is with great pride that we announce the official designation of the facility as the "Al Masoudi Aquatics Center" in recognition of Mr....
Open Day and more
Dear parents, Each day this week I was at the front gate meeting and greeting parents and students. This a great start to my day as I can say hello, have a chat and give and receive smiles from many. I would encourage you that if you see me at the gate to come up and...
A positive week
Dear parents, The week concluded on a positive note because in the past two weeks we had observed litter on the ABIS grounds after lunch. Consequently, students are now required to finish their meals before engaging in outdoor activities, leading to a significant...