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My name is Liz Ann Mathew, I am originally from India, and I am delighted to be joining BIS Abu Dhabi as a school counsellor. I am a Professional Social Worker specialised in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work with over 16 years of experience. I am a member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and Social Work England (SWE).
‘Sshhhh – it’s a secret!’ or it was!
Over the past couple of weeks, I have had a feeling of terrific excitement and anticipation. It all started with a call asking if her Excellency Sara Mussallam, the Minister of Early Years Education, could visit our school because of the great things she has been hearing.
Equipped with spades and curiosity, Year 3 have been unearthing pieces of history right here at BIS Abu Dhabi.
We are delighted to be partnering with Al Jazira Club who will be hosting football trainings at our school.
This place.
There is a song currently being played on the radio called ‘This Place’ by a young man from Liverpool called Jamie Webster. It’s a modern rendition of an old folk tradition in which singers tell us about their hometown and how much it means to them.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.
Welcome one and all!
“Back to school”
A familiar phrase not too dissimilar to ‘back to the future’. The word ‘back’ can often conjure negative connotations, as if going backwards, but this couldn’t be further from the truth for our school.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.”