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There was a fantastic turnout for the Year 2 Maths Parent Workshop this Thursday. We shared the key skills that have been covered so far this year as well as sharing what the children will be learning in Term 2.

12 BIS Abu Dhabi students from Year 4, 5 and 6 excitedly participated in the annual Chevron Readers' Cup competition, a reading competition for schools, held annually by Emirates Literature Foundation.

After their fascinating trip to the hydroponic farm, Year 4 were keen to share their knowledge and demonstrate their learning of this growing process.

Over the coming months, the Secondary team are looking forward to getting to know the current Year 6 students as they navigate their way from Primary School to Year 7.

Our places for FS1 for the 2023/24 academic year are almost full and we are reaching out to give you a final opportunity to receive sibling priority for FS1 for the next academic year.

On Friday 27th and Saturday 28th January, 27 Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award students completed their Practice Adventurous Journey in Al Khatim Desert. With mixed weather reports prior to the departure, the weather was extremely kind to the BIS Abu Dhabi group who completed their journey in perfect journeying conditions.

BIS Abu Dhabi is excited to relaunch our Chess Team Tryouts! All students are welcome to compete next Thursday in our tryout tournament.

On Monday, 6th February, BIS Abu Dhabi will be hosting the Univer On Campus College Fair.  Students from Year 11, 12 and 13 along with their parents are cordially invited to join the event to learn about the courses offered by 22 attending local universities.

Last week, students studying Visual Arts subjects at GCSE and IB level, got the opportunity to look at the world around them through different creative lenses.

Over the past number of weeks, 22 of our IB students have been preparing for their up upcoming trip to Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.

Year 5 found themselves working together to survive today! The texts they have been reading in English, Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ and ‘David Long’s ‘Survivors’, equipped them with the inspiration and determination to overcome many obstacles.

All timings for our upcoming Sports Days are now confirmed. Please take note of the dates and come along and cheer on our students on the field! The parent volunteering group organising the snack shop at our Sports Days are looking for reinforcements. If you are happy to help, please sign up with your availability here.

Congratulations to Khaled in Year 9 who has been given a Headteacher's Commendation Award for his outstanding work on Oman in Social Studies!

Our Juilliard Dance Specialist Helen Tocci, had a jam-packed two days at The British International School Abu Dhabi.

Today, the school was awash with house colours, as it was House Shirt Friday! Whilst in Primary students took part in a STEAM challenge to practise their leadership and team-work skills, the students in Secondary took part in an Interhouse Chess Challenge.

One of the things I love about my role is seeing those moments where children really connect. In a great school this is part of the weekly experience.

Join us for an informal workshop in the Forum on Wednesday 8th February at 7:40am to learn more about Phishing, Vishing and Smishing techniques cybercriminals use to obtain access to your personal data, financial details and ultimately your money.

On Thursday morning, the Year 1 team invited parents into school to attend a Mathematics workshop.

Over the weekend of 13th - 15th January the Year 11 Geographers took part in some amazing fieldwork.

22 of our lovely parents enjoyed their visit to the Mazaraa Organic Farm.