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Hi, I’m Tom, the Outdoor Education Coordinator and I work across the school to help set-up BIS Abu Dhabi’s exciting range of trips and visits, from Fossil Rock to Spain and all the way to Tanzania! It’s an exciting role and one that enables me to see the huge benefits that these educational trips can have on our students. I am also an Award Leader for the schools Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme which is also hugely beneficial.
I am originally from the UK and spent most of my life living there. I met my partner around 10 years a go now and we got married in May this year in the beautiful Lake District in England. My wife also works at BIS Abu Dhabi and is part of the Year 2 team and we are very excited to make the UAE our home.
Most of me free time is spent travelling and taking photos along the way. I have travelled to over 50 countries and the had the opportunity to meet some amazing people, who are now good friends. My wife and I decided to take a year out from work in 2012 and go travelling for a whole year – I guess you could call it a delayed gap-year! This time away from home and being immersed in different cultures really made me, not only appreciate the world we live in, but it also taught me so much and kick started my desire to travel.
We have many trips planned going forward and being based here in Abu Dhabi makes it extremely easy to get some stunning locations!
In my spare time, I am also a semi-professional photographer and frequently work with brands that need content creating, whether it’s a hotel or a watch brand or even a family photo session! Travelling and photography go together so perfectly, which makes my two hobbies more of a passion! I am very eager to explore more of the UAE and capture its beauty through the camera.
If you were interested in following along on my photography journey, then please do feel free to check out my Instagram page - @nomadlad – thanks!
Thomas Carter
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.