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شارك طلاب المرحلتين الابتدائية، والثانوية في الاحتفال بأسبوع اللّغة العربيّة خلال الأسبوع الماضي بأنشطة صفية متنوعة، ومتعددة، كانت تخدم مهارات اللّغة العربيّة ( القراءة والكتابة والوصف ) حيث شعروا بالحماس والدّافعية، وخلقوا بينهم روح التنافس أثناء أدائهم لهذه الأنشطة ،وقد عكست هذه الأنشطة تفاعلًا جميلاً ورائعًا من خلال عرض أفكارهم وتنوع أعمالهم ، وظهر تعلقهم وانتمائهم وحبهم للّغة العربيّة .
Last week, BIS Abu Dhabi students enjoyed an amazing Arabic Week, and participated in Arabic Week activities.
Year 1 and Year 2 students wrote their favourite Arabic letters in bubble writing, created pet puppets, and spoke about them in Arabic. In Year 5 and 6, students worked on creating and designing story booklets, choosing a story to draw and write about. They presented different ideas and pictures of characters, using their knowledge from Arabic lessons.
Year 9 students drew a world map, and wrote about countries and their capitals. In Year 10, students learned about different types of calligraphy, recognised the Arabic alphabet, and enjoyed drawing them as an art form. They also planned their future profession using different types of Arabic letter structures.
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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