Many things have changed in our lives during the last eight months. The way we learn, the way we work, how we shop, how we interact, how we socialise to name but a few. We have also learnt throughout this period that we can adapt and overcome challenges we are presented with, showing resilience, determination and creativity to think differently. Some of us may have taken the opportunity to challenge ourselves to do something we have never previously had time to do. Maybe we have read more books, improved our skills in a new language, played that musical instrument that has been forgotten in some part of our home or set ourselves some sort of exercise challenge.
Whatever it is, hopefully we can look back on this period and take positives from it rather than focusing on the restrictions that have been necessary to ensure all of us remain safe. With this in mind, I would like to bring to your attention an event that you may wish to challenge yourself on. Between the 17-26th October there will be another NAE Global Sports Competition that we would like as many people to participate in as possible.
Quite simply, it will be a 5km virtual race that can be completed through walking, jogging, running or a combination of all. For some, completing this will be a major achievement and maybe something that you have never done before, for others it may be about setting a personal best time. The level of challenge is specific to the individual so why not give it a go.
For every student who registers and participates, we also get a point allocated to our school that ranks us against all of the other Nord Anglia Schools across the World. With the weather finally cooling down, this challenge may also provide the motivation for spending time outside and enjoying the sun and fresh air. The PE department have issued a sign-up form for the above event and we hope as many students and family members as possible take up this challenge, let’s make it a real family event.
Enjoy the half term, enjoy the 5K virtual event and keep challenging yourselves.
Mike Wolfe
Vice Principal
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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