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Well January has come… and almost gone, we hope you have all settled back into the school routine smoothly. Here is a quick look at what is coming up and where we, as parents, can contribute and support our community:
Sports Days
Sports Days will be held the week beginning Sunday, 16th February.
Snack shop will operate on:
Monday: 8:00am -12:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am -2:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am -2:30pm
Parent volunteers would be greatly appreciated, and can be any parents from across the school with time to give. It is always a fun day, chatting to parents and students while cheering on the year groups as they do their sporting best. Please click here to volunteer.
PTA Coffee Morning
The PTA Coffee Morning will be held on Tuesday, 18th of February, with an Emirati theme. It will be an opportunity to learn a little about the meaning behind special clothing, jewellery and traditions, to sample Kawa, to play the name game and have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences with Emirati mums from our community.
SHU (secondhand uniform) and SHB (second hand books) will be present. Any parents able to help with book set up from 7:30 would be greatly appreciated.
ADISSA
An ADISSA competition will be hosted at our school on Friday, 21st February. This is a one-day sporting event with multiple Abu dhabi schools participating.
The snack shop will be operating on this day, and your support in running the snack shop would be amazing.
International Day
International Day will be held on Thursday, 27th February. Thanks to all the parents that already signed up to volunteer. If you haven’t signed up yet, but would like to help, please click here to register.
Uniform Donations
If you have any unwanted or outgrown uniforms to donate to school, we would appreciate donations being dropped off at main reception and labelled for PTA. The funds are used to go back to the student projects that PTA continue to support. Thank you in advance.
Volunteering
To volunteer for any of the above events, please contact us through the following channels:
Lots going on, come on, join in :-)
I was really touched by Áine’s newsletter piece last week, posing the question: ‘What would I tell my younger self?’
I spent some time afterwards thinking about my own parenting journey, and what it’s all been about, now that my two are adults and have ‘flown the nest’. Parenting isn’t easy for any of us, and that’s true even if you’re an experienced school leader – at home, I’m just Dad.
You might have seen the trend going around - “If I could tell my younger self one thing…” - a moment to reflect, to offer advice we wish we’d heard earlier, or to remind ourselves of what truly matters.
As students prepare to cross some of the biggest milestones in school life, it feels like the perfect time to pause and join in that conversation. But it’s not just our students who are preparing — so are we, as parents. These milestones don’t just belong to them. We’re living every part of it too: the anticipation, the pride, the nerves, and the quiet hopes. Sometimes, it’s the hardest thing in the world — to watch them take these big steps, to stay strong when they wobble, to let go just a little more. It’s a milestone for us as much as it is for them — and we’re walking it together.
Finding the right school for your child is a big decision. Whether you’re new to Abu Dhabi, transitioning from another school, or simply looking for the best fit, we know it can feel overwhelming. At The British International School (BIS) Abu Dhabi, we’re here to make that journey as smooth and reassuring as possible. From your very first enquiry to your child’s first day (and beyond), we’ll be with you every step of the way. This article tackles the key concerns families face when transitioning to a new school, offering clear insights into our admissions process to ensure a smooth and informed journey.
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