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ICE SKATING SUCCESS
Headteacher’s Commendation Award
Congratulations to this wonderful group of Year 10 students who became the first recipients of the new Headteacher’s Commendation Award. The group collectively produced a presentation about their experiences in Tanzania which they gave to students in Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 to help the younger students understand BIS Abu Dhabi’s commitment to the Tanzanian community. They were nominated for the award by Mr. O’Neill, Head of Extended Learning, and by Mrs. Bailey-Carter, a Year 2 teacher, who wrote “The students gave a wonderful presentation with information and pictures from every day of their trip. My students were mesmerised by their stories and had so many questions to ask at the end.’’ A huge well done to you all!
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Ice Skating Success
BIS Abu Dhabi students Leila and Amandine took part in the annual figure skating competition ‘Skate Abu Dhabi 2020’ on 6th-8th February.
Both the girls did an outstanding job, their achievements are very impressive. Leila from Year 7, came first in speed skating, second in her programmes and third for footwork.
Amandine from Year 13, performed her Platinium Level Artistic skate and came first place in her event.
Congratulations to Leila and Amandine!
Cambridge Summer School Essay Competition
Congratulations to Khadyja in Year 8 and Alif in Year 10 on winning notable mention in the Immerse Education Essay Competition. As a prize, they both achieved a partial scholarship to the Educational Summer Programmes at Cambridge University.
Khadyja won a place to study Architecture and Alif won a place to study Creative Writing.
The judges commented on the extremely high quality of essays that they received this year. Alif and Khadyja’s pieces have been recognised as two of the highest quality entries.
Well done Khadyja and Alif, we are very proud of you!
Examination Success
Year 12 students, Hagir and Matilda, received their certificates and medals in February for scoring the highest marks in the United Arab Emirates in the 2018/19 Economics and Art & Design GCSEs respectively.
Congratulations to them both on their efforts. They are now continuing to soar the academic heights in our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
