Our profile this week is Macarena, the twin of David who was featured last week. Below Macarena gives us an introduction to herself:
Hello! My name is Macarena Sanz Lozano. I am 12 years old and a student in year 7. I was born in Madrid, the capital of Spain but I have spent nearly all my life outside my home country.
When I was 4, I left Madrid and went to Liverpool for a year. Then I went to Canberra, in Australia for another year. After that I lived in Brisbane for three years. Finally, three years ago I came here. To Abu Dhabi! Having come here my life has changed completely. I just love it here in the UAE!
I have two siblings: a sister in year 11 and a twin brother. My family means everything to me. I don’t know what I would do without them.
During my time at BIS Abu Dhabi I have been part of many great experiences such as little stars, production, BSME, BSME Dance, Netball, Football, Swimming, Choir and lots of other activities including being house captain for Ash.
I really enjoyed being a part of BSME dance and being able to learn new dance styles I never knew there was. We also got to perform our dance based on ‘Sands of Time’ which I really enjoyed.
This year I was part of the U14 netball team. I was named captain for the team and encouraged my team to do better. In the end we came 2nd in the U14 netball league held at many different schools.
Being able to go to Dubai to compete in the U13 BSME games was amazing. I was even able to get a new personal best in high jump. Overall, we came 8th.
The lessons that inspire me the most are: Math, Science, Drama, Music and PE. These teachers here at BIS Abu Dhabi not only help us but they encourage us to do the best that we can do.
My passions are sports and acting. I love staying active and competing with my friends, but I also love acting and getting into my character’s shoes.
When I’m not doing these activities, I enjoy spending time with my family. In my spare time I also like to draw different people and things.
Macarena, Year 7
As we draw this academic year to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly remarkable journey for The British International School Abu Dhabi. This year has been defined by so much more than achievement, it has been a year of resilience, creativity, compassion, and bold ambition.
Read on to discover the unforgettable highlights, proud achievements, and inspiring moments that made this year at BIS Abu Dhabi truly remarkable.
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.
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