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Bis Got Talent Winners

Another fantastic Bis Got Talent show took place today with students throughout Year 1 to Year 13 getting involved in the festivities.

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ADEC Inspection Report

We are very pleased to share the news that after the recent ADEC inspection, our school has been judged as a Band A, 'Very Good', High Performing School.

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IB Diploma Programme Information Evening

The British International School Abu Dhabi is hosting an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Information Evening at 6pm on Sunday 31st January 2016. Parents and students are invited to attend, including current BIS Abu Dhabi families as well as those looking to join the school for the IB Course in Year 12 and 13.

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English Language Classes for Parents

As part of providing in-school adult learning opportunities for parents we are pleased to announce that English Language lessons will be offered in Term 2. The lessons will be delivered by an external teacher, David Warr, who has over 20 years experience in English language teaching.

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Duke of Edinburgh International Practice Adventurous Journey

Year 10 and 11 students taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award completed their practice journey on the weekend, successfully trekking 12 km across desert in over 35 degree heat to make their way to camp.

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Flag Day

Today the students, staff and visitors of The British International School were proud to celebrate UAE Flag Day.

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Nursery Rhyme Day in FS1

As part of the FS1 first term focus on Incy Wincy Spider and Wheels on the Bus, FS1 celebrated with a whole year group ‘Nursery Rhyme Day!’

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Attitude

There are many factors that go into a successful education. We often consider the things which are most visible: the teacher, the resources, the homework for example. In this week’s article I want to raise another aspect which is Attitude.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month at BIS and the PTA and student community have organised important initiatives to raise awareness and funds.

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Classes for Parents – Yoga & Arabic

As announced last week we are very pleased to launch in-school classes for parents commencing next week. These weekly adult learning opportunities will allow BIS to be a place of learning enjoyment for everyone, not only students.

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FS2 Phonics Workshop

We would like to invite FS2 parents to our workshop on Monday 5th October at 8am. The aim of the workshop will be to give parents a better understanding of how we teach Phonics and how you may help support your child at home.

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School Closure – Eid Al Adha

We have received official confirmation that school will be closed on Wednesday 23rd September and Thursday 24th September 2015 to mark Eid Al Adha. School will resume again on Sunday 27th September 2015.

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Arabian Swim Academy Lessons at BIS

The Arabian Swim Academy will be hosting after-school inclusive swimming lessons with small graded classes, at BIS Abu Dhabi on Saturdays through to Thursdays.

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Ballet CCA & Free Trial Class

Expressions of Dance & Drama will be offering Ballet CCA classes at BIS Abu Dhabi every Sunday for BIS students aged 4 to 8 years old.

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House System Update

Following our annual review of the students in our four Houses – Ash, Elm, Oak and Willow – it has been decided that wherever possible, siblings will be placed in the same House.

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Exciting Times

Mr Patrick Horne writes his first blog post of the academic year, as well as recognising some successes from the year just finished.

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ADEC Launches "Weaa Eyalna" Campaign

ADEC have launched a national campaign called “Weaa Eyalna" to promote the participation and involvement of parents in their children’s every step towards their future.

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Is your child interested in learning an instrument?

Enrollment for instrumental music lessons at BIS Abu Dhabi is now open. Instrumental lessons will take the same format as last year, where pupils will leave their classrooms for 30 minutes to be taught by a specialist music teacher from the Juli Music Institute.