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Before the summer holidays, Leah Atkins and myself, Katherine Harvey, had the opportunity to travel to Tanzania, to meet up with colleagues from 30 Nord Anglia schools, to learn, grow, and develop as a community of EDIB champions. The overarching goal of this incomparable professional learning experience was to equip EDIB champions with the foundational skills needed to ensure EDIB could be embedded within our own unique settings.
Throughout the eight days, we attended several seminars and workshops to share good practice, opportunities, barriers, and ways to overcome them. One of our school’s key goals is to “Educate future generations for a more inclusive world.” To achieve this, we engaged in discussions about the “Why” of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) and strategised on the best ways to embed these principles within different settings and phases of our school community. This collaborative effort allowed us to compile a bank of ideas that can be adapted and implemented within our school, ensuring that EDIB is at the forefront of everything we do.
The future is bright for EDIB at BIS Abu Dhabi, with plans to build upon the strong foundation set in previous academic years, which saw the launch of the EDIB Inclusivity club posters, staff training, student-led assemblies and EDIB scenarios. Currently, we have a staff committee (which we are relaunching next week) and a strong, vocal student committee. In the future, we hope to start a parent/community committee as well. With such an enthusiastic team of adults and young adults, you can expect to hear more about EDIB and how you can get involved very soon.
Katherine Harvey
Whole School EDIB Champion
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.
Our facilities provide the backdrop to – and inspiration behind – many of our students’ greatest achievements.
From our Creative Technology Zone and 524-seat auditorium to the Team Falcon Sports Academy, every space is designed to enrich learning and unlock endless possibilities.
Curious about what’s coming next? Discover how our latest campus developments will take student learning and parent connection to the next level.
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.
On 22nd May, BIS Abu Dhabi proudly celebrated the graduation of our incredible Class of 2025. This special event brought together students, families, and staff to celebrate a milestone that was years in the making, one filled with dedication, friendships, and unforgettable memories.
The school auditorium was filled with pride and excitement as the ceremony unfolded. Read on to relive the highlights of this special day.
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