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Students in Year 13 have a lot on their minds just now. As well as coping splendidly with a global pandemic, they are entering the final few months of their International Baccalaureate course, a course rightly regarded as a challenging one but also one which serves as the finest preparation for undergraduate study that a school can provide. And on top of that, they are also making some very big decisions about the future, namely what their undergraduate studies should be and where in the world should they do them…!?
Some parents reading this might be thinking ‘my little one is only 5 years old – I don’t need to worry about university!’ Time passes quickly though and in what can seem like the blink of an eye, personal statements, references, Oxbridge, UCAS, and Ivy League become the vocabulary of home discussions. As our students make their way through our school, we always have a keen eye on the places that our students will be going to, where they will truly begin their adult life and where they will develop into the specialists and experts that will take knowledge and understanding forward in their chosen fields.
The word ‘university’ comes from the Latin ‘universitas’, meaning ‘a whole’ and it grew to mean a ‘community of teachers and scholars’. A university is where our students truly become ‘whole’, it is where they listen, learn, argue, debate and forensically examine the roots of the knowledge that humans have built thus far. And it is where they will go to add more building blocks. We wish our year 13 students and their families ‘good luck’ as they look to their next academic steps and we remind all of our other students – and their families – that your turn will come!
Chris Lowe
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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