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Please join us at our next Early Years Open Morning to experience life at The British International School Abu Dhabi, on 22nd September from 8 am - 9 am. All parents with children aged 0-4 years old are welcome to come along and get a firsthand experience of our Nursery and FS2.

Our students are making waves as they embark on an exciting journey to explore the incredible properties of water!

As I experience my first start of a new academic term here at BIS Abu Dhabi, I am also getting my first opportunity to write a message in the newsletter. I want to open by extending a warm welcome to all new and returning families as we embark on this exciting journey together.

Meet Qais, Class of 2023 IB Diploma Graduate Qais started with us at  BIS Abu Dhabi in 2021, joining in Year 12. After a fantastic 2 years, he has graduated with a remarkable score of 42 points. Reflecting on his feelings upon receiving his results, Qais shared, "Upon receiving my IB results; I was excited and pleased to have achieved an outstanding score of 42 reflecting my hard work, perseverance, and commitment towards academic excellence. I felt a sense of pride having scored amongst top performers worldwide."

Meet one of our Exceptional Alumni! We are thrilled to spotlight Nathan, Class of 2020! Nathan recently graduated with a remarkable first-class honours degree in Applied Medical Science from Swansea University in the UK. His dedication and hard work have paved the way for his bright future, as he eagerly awaits to start a postgraduate in medicine to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.

Meet Aamukta, Class of 2023 IB Diploma Graduate Aamukta started her journey with us at BIS Abu Dhabi in 2019, joining in Year 10. After four years of hard work and dedication, she has graduated with an outstanding score of 42 points. Reflecting on her feelings upon receiving her results, Aamukta shared, "Prior to receiving my result, I felt so much stress and anticipation, so I was relieved to see the score that I got. I was definitely quite shocked as it was impossible for me to predict my score based on those exams, but nevertheless, I was proud of myself."

Meet Sebastien, Class of 2023 IB Diploma Graduate   Sebastien joined BIS Abu Dhabi in 2021, commencing his IB Diploma journey in Year 12. After two years of dedication and hard work, he has graduated with an impressive score of 36 points. Sebastien expressed his joy upon receiving his results, saying, "Knowing just how harsh the IB had been this year, I was delighted to see I had received 36 points. I was already accepted and confirmed for Berklee, so such a good score was really the cherry on top."

Meet Aaron Regan, Year 3 Primary Teacher!  “It’s exciting to teach children from all over the world and learn from them as much as they learn from me.”

Meet Charlotte, Class of 2023 IB Diploma Graduate Charlotte started her journey with us at BIS Abu Dhabi in Year 5, and after an enriching 9 years, she has graduated with flying colours. Achieving an impressive score of 41 points out of a possible 45 in the IB Diploma Programme, Charlotte's hard work and dedication have paid off, and her outstanding achievement places her among the top-performing students at the school, who achieved 40 points or more.

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: