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Students, parents and teachers wore the colours of their national flag or their country’s traditional dress. See our BIS Abu Dhabi Virtual Parade:
Throughout the day, students took part in a range of activities with a UN Global Goals focus. They learned all about the importance of the Global Goals and took part in lessons such as learning different languages (including sign language), identifying famous landmarks from across the world, wellbeing activities from different countries and many student quizzes. Even PE, music and language lessons took on an international theme!
There were many opportunities for families to be involved during the day with our International themed ‘Ways to Wellbeing’ activities. We received videos showing family traditional dances, cooking lessons and information about countries and cultures from across the world. Please keep these videos coming.
The fun culminated in our International Day Family Quiz, where more than 100 families competed to become the BIS Abu Dhabi Champions. Well done to our winning team, ‘Aussie Mum’ and our runners up, ‘Oz, Pom n Mick’ and Tom Carter ('TC'). Could these winners identify themselves to the quiz team on: ([email protected]) to collect your prizes.
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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