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We are a family of 4 who moved to Abu Dhabi in 2017. Both of my children attend BIS Abu Dhabi; Louie is 7 and in Year 2, and Bella is 4 and in FS2.
It was winter in England and a particularly miserable British day that I decided I wanted to go on an adventure. I began looking for jobs around the world and Shanghai soon became a firm favourite. My husband and I moved there in August 2010, and leaving for the expat life was definitely one of the best decisions we ever made. Both of my children were then born in Shanghai and we stayed there for 7 years.
Our decision to leave China didn’t come without a little heart ache but Abu Dhabi has definitely not disappointed us! My children have thoroughly enjoyed the amazing weather and vast activities. Seeing them grow up here, I know we made the right choice- being closer to home has also been a plus!
As a family we love the outdoors and Abu Dhabi winter is the perfect time to explore. We love to camp and it is an adventure each time we find a new spot either in the desert on the beach or in the mountains. We are hoping to travel more in the coming year as this is something that we really miss!
I work at BIS Abu Dhabi as the Year 3 Year Leader and 3A class teacher, and I thoroughly enjoy being part of the BIS community both as a parent as well as a staff member.
Janine Griffiths
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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