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Despite not having students physically in school, this time of year still brings much anticipation of fun and celebration ahead. It is that time of year when our students across the school have the opportunity to share their passions and demonstrate their talents in BIS Got Talent. Since joining BIS Abu Dhabi, this event has taken a special place in my heart. BIS Got Talent imbues all that is good about our school. The event brings everyone together feeding our sense of community. Students, parents, and staff are united as they support and encourage students to have a go, to work together, to practice hard to perform to their very best. It allows for collaborations, individuality, and creativity. It helps students to move a little closer towards achieving their dreams. Moreover, it exposes others to excellence and shows them what they could aspire to. It really does encourage students to be ambitious.
For those brave enough to try the rewards are simple, praise for their efforts and recognition of a job well done. This intrinsic motivation – knowing I have given my best is all too easy to ignore. In today’s world we often see rewards as having to be extrinsic. A kind of ‘What do I get if I do this?’ attitude. BIS Got Talent is all about being the best version of yourself. Giving all you have to sharing something you want to be good at and knowing you gave your best. I would certainly argue that there is no monetary value on this, but that it is priceless.
This year of course will be different. It will allow for another dimension as students record their performances and submit them. I have seen it make students be fussier as they notice their efforts in their recordings and go back and tweak elements of their act. Student and parent entries are due by the 31st of January so do not forget to get them in soon. It may not enable us to all be in the same room at the same time, but there is no way we will let it stop us enjoying this special event with our sense of community. Has BIS Abu Dhabi got talent – you bet!
Alan Cocker
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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