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Looking back on our first half-term, I am truly inspired by how BIS Abu Dhabi continually strives to create an equitable environment where student voices are not just heard, but valued. By actively involving students in shaping their education, we cultivate meaningful participation and ownership. Our dedicated teachers and leaders prioritise engaging with students to gather insights through student voice, co-creating personalised learning opportunities that reflect their unique needs and perspectives.
A key initiative driving this work is the Nord Anglia Metacognition Project. This project equips our staff with essential resources to implement metacognitive strategies in the classroom. By enhancing students’ awareness of their own thought processes, we empower them to reflect on their learning and identify individual needs. This fosters both confidence and agency in their education. Developing metacognitive skills is crucial for promoting equity, well-being, and joy in learning. As students learn to advocate for themselves, they cultivate a stronger sense of belonging within our school community.
By embracing metacognition, our students discover the joy of learning through exploration and self-improvement, ultimately empowering them to truly ‘own it.’
Victoria Juett
Assistant Head of Secondary
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.
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.
At BIS Abu Dhabi, inclusion isn’t a separate initiative, it’s the foundation of everything we do. From the moment a student joins us, they are welcomed into a caring, respectful, and inclusive environment, guided by the values of Kindness, Honesty, and Respect. Discover how this ethos shapes every classroom, corridor, and connection in our school community in this blog.
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