It has been a very special time at school with the annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our Senior students. Although it is a shame in some ways that our ceremonies had to be done remotely, this actually made it possible for family across the world to be present when normally they cannot. To evidence that, our IB Graduation has already been viewed online over 11,000 times!
The IB class of 2020 have now officially graduated from the British International School Abu Dhabi. We await their final results, but the forecasts suggest another record-breaking year. During the Graduation Ceremony it was wonderful to celebrate their achievements to date, but also to look forward to the amazing University courses they are all headed to in the future. I would also like to commend the fantastic student speeches during the ceremony – well done Malika and Kian. Click here to watch the IB Graduation video.
The Year 11 Celebration Ceremony recognises the achievements of all our IGCSE students. Whilst their school career is not yet over, IGCSE is an important milestone and, just like their IB counterparts, these students are also on target to achieve superb results. As well as looking back to IGCSE, students also looked forward with excitement to their forthcoming IB studies. Again, let me applaud the excellent student speakers from Year 11: Hamda, Olympe and Asher.
Now we do of course know that a lot of our students are not in Year 11 and Year 13! However... they will all get there one day, and it is important to look ahead at what can be achieved. School is a journey and the work in Year 4 or Year 8 for example also lead to the final success at Year 13. It is a great honour to celebrate the world-class results from BIS Abu Dhabi students, and equally, an honour to help younger students on their own path towards this.
Patrick Horne
The penultimate week of term always brings a mix of energy and reflection. Lessons are still purposeful, but there is also a sense of looking back, recognising just how far our students have come.
This year, we have seen strong academic success across the school. Students have worked hard, and the outcomes reflect that effort. But just as important have been the achievements beyond the classroom in music, sport, language, technology, and the arts. Our curriculum is broad for a reason, and it has been clear this year that our students are thriving in many ways.
Celebrating Our Shared Success: A Year of Partnership and Recognition
As we approach the end of a vibrant academic year filled with events, achievements, and memorable moments, I am delighted to share some fantastic news with you all. Our school has been honoured with not one, but two prestigious awards in recognition of our commitment to parent engagement: the MENA Parent Partnership Award and the ADEK Best Parent Engagement Award.
Read on to discover how these awards celebrate our collaborative culture, highlight parent-school partnerships, and support meaningful improvements for our students.
It’s something I’ve believed for a long time — that learning isn’t predetermined by our genes. It’s about growing, persevering, and learning through the process. I was really mindful of this idea at this week’s wonderful Primary Summer Concert, after which I found myself reflecting on whether these amazing children have an innate talent, or whether they have achieved so much because of hard work and practice.
I believe it’s the latter. These children, their parents, and their teachers all seem to share the belief that by trying and working hard, they will get better at what they do. This is what we call a growth mindset.
This week at BIS Abu Dhabi, we have had the joy of celebrating both ends of the school journey and it has been a beautiful reminder of how we support our students to dream big and grow into their future selves.
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