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We’re seeing this across Primary as the children are truly ‘hitting the ground running’ in their new learning topics. As always, with our wonderful team of teachers, there are lots of exciting and motivating activities planned. I anticipate your children will come home full of news and eager to share their learning experiences with you. The interest you show in their school experience is absolutely vital to their success and achieving their potential. I am very appreciative of the engagement and involvement that BIS Abu Dhabi parents have with their children. It’s not something that can be taken for granted in other schools, so please keep up your fantastic work!
Last week, we enjoyed two fabulous events that highlighted the very best of our amazing youngsters.
Firstly, the Duathlon was a terrific success. Watching the students sprint, trot, or even collapse over the finish line was a testament to their spirit and resilience. I was delighted to see such a strong turnout and to be part of this joyful occasion. Congratulations to everyone who took part, and thank you to the staff members who organised it.
The second event was the ‘Principal’s Breakfast’ in The Hub, where students from across the Primary School were recognised for their positive presence in school. These children were selected either for their fantastic attitude to learning or for demonstrating our school values. Alan and I had a wonderful time chatting with them, getting to know them individually, and hearing about their experiences at school. It was truly a privilege to spend time with such lovely children, and I look forward to repeating this with others in the future.
As always, thank you for your support, encouragement, and warmth towards the school. I look forward to seeing you at the gates!
John Dibdin
Head of Primary
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.
The British International School Abu Dhabi (BIS Abu Dhabi) was deeply honoured to welcome Her Highness Sheikha Shamma Bint Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan to its campus on Thursday, 17 April 2025. Her Highness, President & CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and The Climate Tribe, is a distinguished entrepreneur, thought leader, and researcher with a deep commitment to sustainability, climate change, and gender equity.
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.
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