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Meet Katie Haake, Year 5 teacher at the School:
How long have your children been at BIS Abu Dhabi?
I have 2 beautiful daughters– Avah, who is in Year 4 and Lilli, who is in Year 1. We all started BIS Abu Dhabi together in August 2020.
Where is “home” for you?
‘Home is not a place, it is a feeling’ I truly believe in this quote, as long as I am surrounded by my loved ones, home could be anywhere in the world. That being said, I am originally from a wonderful city called Liverpool in England and I am incredibly proud of where I come from.
What do you do in Abu Dhabi?
We have a wonderful group of friends, who have become more like family, and we love spending our weekends visiting the Yas Parks and relaxing at The Club.
What brought your family to Abu Dhabi?
A thirst for life! I embrace challenge and wanted to gain experience of teaching and learning in an international setting.
Tell us something that few people know about you:
I really enjoy running and I am currently training hard to run 10k!
What is your favourite thing about being a part of the BIS Abu Dhabi community?
We really are like one big family; I love how welcoming everyone is!
What tips or advice would you give to new families joining BIS Abu Dhabi?
You will become a part of the most wonderful and welcoming community – so grab every opportunity with both hands.
What do you enjoy most about living in Abu Dhabi?
For me, the main thing is that I can give my children the most wonderful life. We are all extremely lucky to be a part of BIS Abu Dhabi and after a week of working hard, our weekends are like a holiday!
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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