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Meet Mike Haake, Primary Teacher! “For me, as an educator, being a part of this exceptional network has allowed me to collaborate with experienced colleagues, access cutting-edge teaching resources, and engage in continuous professional development, all of which have significantly enriched my teaching practice.”

Meet Saad, Class of 2023 IB Diploma Graduate Saad's journey with BIS Abu Dhabi began in 2009 when he joined in FS2, and after an incredible 14 years at the school, he has now graduated with a remarkable score of 40 points out of a possible 45 in the IB Diploma Programme. This outstanding achievement places him among the top-performing students at the school, and it is truly a testament to his hard work and dedication.

Meet Lucy Want, Music Teacher.   “I’m thrilled to be able to share my passion for music with the BIS Abu Dhabi community and be part of inspiring our students to be curious, to experiment, and to experience the joy music brings all across the world.”

Meet Heleen, Class of 2023 IB Diploma Graduate Heleen joined BIS Abu Dhabi in 2021, beginning her IB Diploma journey in Year 12. After two years of hard work and dedication, she has graduated with an outstanding score of 43 points out of a possible 45, making her one of our school's highest achievers. The feeling of receiving her results was indescribable, as Heleen expressed, "When I received my results, the feeling was indescribable. I was completely lost for words, and I didn't believe it at first. It was truly an overwhelming sense of joy and accomplishment, which I was so unprepared for. Seeing my efforts pay off filled me with such a sense of pride and satisfaction, and it was such a special moment to share with my family."

Meet Rhi Leake, FS2 Year Lead and Teacher. “It is in the Early Years that I have found my true calling. Over the past eleven years, I have dedicated myself to creating nurturing and engaging learning environments for young learners, instilling in them a love for learning that will resonate throughout their educational journey.”

Meet Tamsin, Class of 2023 IB Diploma Graduate Tamsin has been part of the BIS Abu Dhabi family since 2009 when she joined in FS2. After a remarkable 14 years at the school, she has graduated with an impressive score of 41 points out of a possible 45 in the IB Diploma Programme. This outstanding achievement places her within the top 20% of this year's diploma candidates at the school, who achieved 40 points or more. It is truly an amazing and well-deserved accomplishment.

Meet Lisa Mulligan, one of our FS2 Teachers! “I am passionate about child development and recognising how young children learn about the world around themselves. In particular, I am fascinated by the way children’s mathematical knowledge and number sense develop.”

Meet Will Mcloughlin, one of our Secondary Maths Teachers! “At BIS Abu Dhabi, I love the creativity and enjoyment that comes from teaching Maths, taking the subject in new directions and exploring different aspects of the curriculum from different perspectives. I also enjoy running the Chess CCA and Chess team, our team has won two tournaments this year and I’m always amazed by the enthusiasm and talent for the game at the school. Our students are amazing and they make this job the best in the world. The humour, intellect and curiosity of students amaze me every day.”

During STEAM Week, Year 5 held a showcase of their creations and designs.

Hip, hip hooray! Everyone enjoyed Splash Day!

We are delighted to let you know that Ava has been nominated by Mrs. Heptinstall-Lowe for a Headteacher's Commendation Award.  This award is given to students whom teachers feel have gone ‘over and above’ what might be expected in their learning and in Ava’s case, Mrs. Heptinstall-Lowe was especially impressed with her leadership skills and her consistently high standards.  She wrote:

Congratulations to our delegation of two teams from BIS Abu Dhabi who attended the Global Round of the World Scholar’s Cup in Doha!

As I look out on the new road development that is happening directly outside my office, it helps me to reflect on the journey that has happened over the last twelve months. As a metaphor for schools ‘the road is always fascinating’, whether it is a change of direction, a fork or a bump in the road as well as being the driver or the passenger, this is the beauty of education, no route is the same.

Clocking off… In almost every one of my many years in education, people have suggested to me, usually sometime in June, that I must be looking forward to ‘winding down’ in the summer term.  Every teacher knows that the ‘End of Summer Term Wind Down’ is an urban myth…….it never happens!

STEAM Week in our Primary years was an incredible experience that left a lasting impact on students and staff. Exploring Global Goal 11 and focusing on local wildlife, sustainable transport, and emergency preparedness, the children's engagement and enthusiasm was exceptional.

After several weeks of practice walks and training days to prepare, students from Year 9, 10 and 11 jetted off to Switzerland on 21st June to take part in the 2023 Nord Anglia Advanced Trekking Expedition.

As we come to the end of another incredible school year, it's a perfect time to look back and reminisce on the many unforgettable moments that have made this year truly exceptional. From enriching curriculum experiences to heart-warming community events, the BIS Abu Dhabi community has come together to create lasting memories and celebrate remarkable achievements.

This Summer, we have 30 awesome challenges for you to complete! It’s super simple; try out as many of these fun bookish tasks as you can over the holiday.

As we approach the end of the academic year, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of the school schedule for the remainder of this term.

Our Year 5 & 6 students have been experiencing our different language options.