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We are a family of 4 who moved to Abu Dhabi in 2017. Both of my children attend BIS Abu Dhabi; Louie is 7 and in Year 2, and Bella is 4 and in FS2.
It was winter in England and a particularly miserable British day that I decided I wanted to go on an adventure. I began looking for jobs around the world and Shanghai soon became a firm favourite. My husband and I moved there in August 2010, and leaving for the expat life was definitely one of the best decisions we ever made. Both of my children were then born in Shanghai and we stayed there for 7 years.
Our decision to leave China didn’t come without a little heart ache but Abu Dhabi has definitely not disappointed us! My children have thoroughly enjoyed the amazing weather and vast activities. Seeing them grow up here, I know we made the right choice- being closer to home has also been a plus!
As a family we love the outdoors and Abu Dhabi winter is the perfect time to explore. We love to camp and it is an adventure each time we find a new spot either in the desert on the beach or in the mountains. We are hoping to travel more in the coming year as this is something that we really miss!
I work at BIS Abu Dhabi as the Year 3 Year Leader and 3A class teacher, and I thoroughly enjoy being part of the BIS community both as a parent as well as a staff member.
Janine Griffiths
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.
As exam season unfolds, there's a special kind of stillness that settles over the school. In the quiet hum of the examination hall, behind the rustle of papers and the soft clicking of keyboards, is a profound truth: we are witnessing a moment that our students will carry with them forever. It is the culmination of years of learning, growth, and perseverance, a chapter closing and a new one ready to be written.
A few weeks ago, as part of our IB DP Language programme, Year 12 students in the French Ab Initio and French B classes united to celebrate Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday). Originally a catholic event welcoming the ritual fasting of Lent, Mardi Gras is celebrated in France with festive parades and sumptuous public celebrations.
At BIS Abu Dhabi, students came together to not only recognize the festivity but rejoice at the opportunity to share and learn about the international traditions fostered within our community. With the help of Monsieur Depose and Mademoiselle Merchadier, the French DP classes baked tasty treats, including crepes, waffles, brownies, and traditional beignets!
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