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It may have escaped your notice but earlier this week, Shabab Al Ahli FC of Dubai beat Al Nasr FC in the final of the UAE’s most prestigious football knockout competition, the President’s Cup. It was a significant moment, not just because it was the tenth time Shabab Al Ahli had won the cup, but more importantly, because 10,000 supporters were allowed inside the marvellous Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain to watch this local football match, for the first time since February 2020. As I watched on the TV (my team Al Wahda were knocked out in the first round!), it was really quite moving to see the bond between the players and the supporters, reunited at last.
For many over the last few months, sport has become increasingly important. The footballers, rugby players and tennis stars may ply their trade in empty stadiums but their presence on our screens has provided a welcome source of normality and a distraction from the realities of a global pandemic. Here in Abu Dhabi, we have been lucky that our children have been able to take part in some sports since last summer and we have all become acutely aware of the importance of physical activity for young people in helping them socially and mentally, as well as physically.
In school, we are all delighted to see our students out on the fields in their PE kit and even though they can only engage in ‘light physical activity’, it is a hugely important part of their week. Sport in all its forms has always played a vital role in our school, giving students vital opportunities to try new things, to succeed, to win and lose, to aspire and to be together. We are very much hoping that in the very near future our students will be able to return to something beyond ‘light’ physical activity and that our fields and sports halls will once again be teeming with life in the hours after the school day ends. Sport is a vital part of our culture, in school and beyond, and we should cherish the highs and lows it brings to us.
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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