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As soon as they returned after their relaxing Winter Break Year 11s were straight back into serious work with their mock exams. In preparation for their GCSEs which begin in May, all students made their way to the exam hall to test the revision they had done over the holidays. A major benefit of mock exams is that it gives students a chance to test their exam techniques, including crucial timing, to ensure that when the real thing rolls round they spend the right amount of time on each question and don’t find themselves frantically scribbling in the last fifteen minutes.
Pictured here are students whose efforts and results were worthy of being highlighted. Some of these students achieved results which surpassed expectations. Others may not have had the highest academic score but showed incredible progress from previous exams. I’d like to congratulate them on their hard work and encourage them to continue to strive to achieve their full potential.
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SUPER STAR |
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English |
Muhammad Alif Haider and Sehar Raza |
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Maths |
Mutsumi Koyama and Gaser Abou Zeid |
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Drama |
Shannon Lienert |
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Art |
Muhammad Alif Haider and Omema Khurram |
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Product Design
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Muhammad Alif Haider and Mingjung Kim |
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Travel and Tourism |
Hamdam Al Ameri |
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Business Studies |
Tijesu Akeredolu |
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Geography |
Mutsumi Koyami |
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PE |
Jungbin Kim |
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French |
Jasmin Croome |
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Science
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Single Science: Matthew Brereton Chemistry: Tijesu Akeredole / Mutsumi Koyama Physics: Laura Ulfe/Tijesu Akeredole Biology: Laura Ulfe/ Gaser Abou Zeid |
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Arabic |
Shaikha Al Shamsi /Sultan Al Aryani |
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ICT |
Laura Ulfe |
A few weeks ago, as part of our IB DP Language programme, Year 12 students in the French Ab Initio and French B classes united to celebrate Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday). Originally a catholic event welcoming the ritual fasting of Lent, Mardi Gras is celebrated in France with festive parades and sumptuous public celebrations.
At BIS Abu Dhabi, students came together to not only recognize the festivity but rejoice at the opportunity to share and learn about the international traditions fostered within our community. With the help of Monsieur Depose and Mademoiselle Merchadier, the French DP classes baked tasty treats, including crepes, waffles, brownies, and traditional beignets!
As a teacher at BIS Abu Dhabi, I have the privilege of watching students grow — not just academically, but as young people finding their path in a complex world. One thing I’ve learned time and again is this: success doesn’t come from rare moments of brilliance — it comes from the quiet power of habits.
Research tells us that up to 40% of what we do each day is driven by habit, not active decision-making. That means the routines our students form — the way they begin their morning, how they handle a setback, whether they choose to read or scroll — are shaping who they become.
Mental health is a vital part of our students’ overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. It's time to change that. Prioritising mental health can improve our lives in ways we might not even realise.
Why Mental Health is Important for You
Mental health affects how you think, feel, and act. It influences our relationships with friends and family, and it can impact our students’ schoolwork.
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.
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