We are a family of 4 who moved to Abu Dhabi in 2017. Both of my children attend BIS Abu Dhabi; Louie is 7 and in Year 2, and Bella is 4 and in FS2.
It was winter in England and a particularly miserable British day that I decided I wanted to go on an adventure. I began looking for jobs around the world and Shanghai soon became a firm favourite. My husband and I moved there in August 2010, and leaving for the expat life was definitely one of the best decisions we ever made. Both of my children were then born in Shanghai and we stayed there for 7 years.
Our decision to leave China didn’t come without a little heart ache but Abu Dhabi has definitely not disappointed us! My children have thoroughly enjoyed the amazing weather and vast activities. Seeing them grow up here, I know we made the right choice- being closer to home has also been a plus!
As a family we love the outdoors and Abu Dhabi winter is the perfect time to explore. We love to camp and it is an adventure each time we find a new spot either in the desert on the beach or in the mountains. We are hoping to travel more in the coming year as this is something that we really miss!
I work at BIS Abu Dhabi as the Year 3 Year Leader and 3A class teacher, and I thoroughly enjoy being part of the BIS community both as a parent as well as a staff member.
Janine Griffiths
The end of the year is a time for reflection and celebration, as well as an opportunity to look ahead.
During the last weeks, we have celebrated students at the Sports Award Assembly, welcomed fathers sharing time with students in the Early Years team, enjoyed end-of-term showcases across many year groups, attended IB presentations, participated in a Science Fair hosted by the Science CCA, and watched the Dance Production, BISAD’s Got Talent Show and the Music Open Mic event, to name but a few.
Earlier in June, a group of our IB students jetted off to Iceland for an unforgettable adventure. Damian Toader from 12A shares his experience of this incredible trip, capturing the essence of Iceland's breathtaking landscapes and unique natural phenomena through his lens as the group's photographer.
Dear Parents,
As we approach the end of this term and the academic year, we take great pride in celebrating the multitude of successes our children have achieved. This period has been filled with events showcasing the diverse talents and interests of our students here at BIS Abu Dhabi. From the creativity of our dance performances, our success at sports competitions to the incredible ongoing school trips, from the talent displayed at the BISAD’s Got Talent audition and our Open Mic sessions to the World Scholars Cup and the Quran reading, our calendar has been brimming with opportunities for our students to shine.
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