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Having two children myself, I often wonder how given the same experiences, opportunities and lifestyle that they are so different. They can hold opposing views on just about everything and to the outsider, you would never know that they were siblings. Whilst this is not always the case in families, it does serve as a reminder that regardless of the experience we expose our children to, their own interests and passions will ultimately dictate the path they decide to follow.
My eldest child was obsessed with building and dismantling things from a very young age, and constantly asked questions about the shapes of buildings and why was section X constructed to look like that. Twenty plus years later, it came as no surprise to us when he qualified as an Architect. My daughter decided to play on a boys football team from a very young age because she wanted to play football. The coach of the team allowed her to play, and supported her passion for sports. She now holds a Sports Science Degree and will qualify as a PE teacher in the coming weeks. Each of their passions has ultimately determined the type of degree they studied, and ultimately the career they will follow in the future.
Some of the choices our children make and their interests may not always be aligned with our own experiences or thinking, yet we should be open minded enough to accept these differences, their individuality and do everything possible to support their passions in order to help them move forward.
I listened with interest to our IB students recently as they prepared to leave school for the last time before embarking on the next chapter of their lives. The range and breadth of subjects they were each pursuing exemplified how different people have different strengths and passions which should be celebrated. The students themselves acknowledged that the greatest debt of gratitude they felt was to their parents who had nurtured and supported them throughout, preparing and enabling them to chase their dreams. A timely reminder for us all to embrace individuality, celebrate differences and do everything we can to nurture and encourage passion because who knows where it will lead to.
Mr. 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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