Yearbook 2022-2023 Bis Abu Dhabi

YEARBOOK 2022/2023

WELCOME TO THE 2022-2023 YEARBOOK FOR THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ABU DHABI

What an incredible and inspirational year it has been at The British International School Abu Dhabi! As we reflect upon the past year, we are filled with immense pride and joy for the world-class learning experiences we have been able to offer our students. Our mission to nurture empathetic, resilient, and talented individuals has started to come to life, shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.

As you turn the pages of this yearbook, you will witness not only the celebration of learning but also the vibrant tapestry of fantastic activities that our students have embraced throughout the year. From our Happiness Day – One People One Planet event hosted by our Year 12 Student Activists Team to the exhilaration of having the BSME (British Schools in the Middle East) back and emerging triumphant in the BSME U19 games, our students have shown extraordinary determination and passion in every endeavour. Furthermore, the recent inauguration of our new auditorium and Creative Arts Centre with the spectacular performance of Bugsy Malone, the musical, was a testament to the boundless creativity and talent within our student community. The applause and admiration that filled the auditorium echoed the spirit of accomplishment that resonates

throughout our school. We are certain it will open a world of creativity and artistic expression for our students in the future.

At The British International School Abu Dhabi, we firmly believe in the power of community. This yearbook is a testament to the deep friendships forged among our students, the unwavering support provided by our dedicated staff, and the collaborative efforts of our exceptional parents. Together, we have built a nurturing and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.

As you flip through these pages, we hope you feel a surge of joy, laughter, emotion, and energy. May the smiles that illuminate your faces inspire us once again as we embark on yet another year brimming with learning and new opportunities. Let this yearbook serve as a reminder of the remarkable journey we have shared and a testament to the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

Thank you for being a part of our incredible community. Here’s to a bright future filled with growth, discovery, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Kind regards,

Liam Cullinan Executive Principal

Nursery A Jellyfish

You’ll never be bored when you try something new. There’s really no limit to what you can do.

- Dr Seuss

MS. ATKINSON

What a year it’s been my little Jellyfish, I am so proud of you all.

We have laughed, cried and created wonderful memories together.

We made new friends, conquered our fears and had lots of fun along the way.

Now it’s time for your next adventure, But come back and say hello. I can’t wait to see what you go on to achieve, Even though I’m sad to see you go.

Ms. Atkinson, Ms. JoAnn & Ms. Ofelia.

Sophia, Erina, Darcy, Haya, George, Liam, Maya, Melania, Red, Afra, Ana, Maira, Ulises, Sofia, Arwa, Meera, Rashed, Aisha, Hamdan, Saif. Absent: Pandin, Zayed, Roman, Neo.

Nursery B Starfish

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Alice, Sadhbh, Seohan, Nusaybah, Julia, Ada, Almaha, Saeed, Maryam, Aisha, Khalifa, Ted, Mahra, Aria, Edgar, Alex, Nicole, Gabriella, James, Khalaf. Absent: Auray, Rafael, Ethan, Jesse.

Be

Silly,

Be Honest, Be

Kind. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

MS. WARD

Shining stars are what you are Illuminate the sky

And after all you’ve learned this year

It’s not surprising why.

Playing, creating, exploring

And being a good friend too

Taking risks and so much more Will always follow you.

Let laughter, love and friendship

And happy memories made Find a way onto your face

On a rainy day.

And if you ever lose your way

Just cast your eyes above

Cause shining stars are what you are

And forever you will stay.

Ms. Ward, Ms. Rochelle, Ms. Cathy & Ms. Robelyn.

Nursery C Turtle

Promise me you’ll always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

- Winnie the Poo

MS. FLETCHER

This year has been so special in Nursery, I’ve watched you learn and grow. But now the time has come for you, To spread your wings and go.

So hold your head up proudly, I know that you’ll go far. You’ll be a shining sun beam, Just being who you are.

And if you ever miss me, Just call me and I’ll be there.

I’ll never forget you Turtle Class, And the memories that we share.

Ms. Fletcher, Ms. Liza & Ms. Mavis.

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Ibraheem, Charlotte, Gil, Fatima, Tamar, Maxime, Zainab, Saeed, Abdulaziz,

Joey, Abel, Dian, Yas, Layla, Hind, Shaikha, Salma.

Absent: Hamed, Mansoor, Tilly, Jack, Shourya, Reia.

Giraffe

Alin, Ailla, Julia, Myra, Lara, Jacobo, Adam, Mason, Alixe, Beverly, Fahad, Talal, Hamdan M, Arlo, Annasya, Aisha, Valentina, Mariam, Hamdan, Shiv, Salem. Absent: Alex, Rhuari, Beau.

Always remember, you matter, you’re important, you’re loved, and you bring to this world things that no one else can.

- Charlie Mackesy

MS. LEAKE

I think you’re very special, And I just wanted you to know, This year has been amazing, I’m so sad to see you go! We’ve done so much together, We’ve laughed and smiled and learned, After such an exciting journey, Enjoy the summer break you’ve earned. Remember to come and visit, I would love to see you grow, You have a lot to learn ahead, But there is one thing you should know: The thing that makes you wonderful, And will shine through all you do, Is just to be yourself, And be proud that you are you!

Ms. Leake, Ms. Mylene, Ms. Liezel & Ms. Rubelina.

FS2B Bear

Ahyan, Khaled, David, Mahaut, Mio, Hannah, Aisha, Izabel, Arham, Gyumin, Sultan, Iwan, Jameela, Rudhrav, Saffran, Melinka, Safeeyah, Ainhoa, Maryam, Hamda, Shahem. Absent: Mohammed.

Why fit in, when you were born to stand out? - Dr. Seuss

MS. SHORT

This year has been so special, We’ve watched you learn and grow. But now the time has come for you, To spread your wings and go.

So hold your head up proudly, We know that you’ll go far. You’ll be a shining beacon, Just being who you are!

Ms. Short, Ms. Lorie & Ms. Rizza.

FS2C Monkey

Heroes are made by the path they choose, not the powers they are graced with.

- Iron Man

MS. BURNS

Hamda, Jumana, Alreem, Finlay, Khaled, Hessa, Fatema, Amalia, Aaron, Molly, Mariem, Bryce, Gonzalo, Carmen, Liam, Ellie, Emaan, Saif, Jesse, Rudhraan, Noura. Absent: Amelia, Maitreya.

Monkey class, monkey class who do you see? I see unique children creating respectful relationships, taking risks and sharing a thirst for learning.

Ms. Irene, Ms. Burns & Ms. Allyssa.

FS2D Tiger

Florence, Uswah, Sloane, Aadam, Helder, Yousef, Mohammed, Zaynab, Emily, Leen, Salama, Mourad, Mahmoud, Shivani, Azlan, Shaikha, Alay, Mariyam, Haroon, Khalifa, Michael, Silas. Absent: Saif.

It is a happy

talent to know how to play. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

MRS.

MULLIGAN

FS2 is over now and Year 1 is coming fast, I have to tell you this year has been a blast.

Shortly you’ll be moving on to something fresh and new,

This room will feel so different when we don’t have you. We’ve watched you grow and turn into the person that you are,

To read, write, and count with ease, you simply are a star! We want you to remember, a message from us all,

Live your life and chase your dreams, whether big or small.

Goodbye from us and thanks for all the fun,

Remember you are special. You are number one!

Mrs. Mulligan, Ms. Marrian & Ms. Ruth.

FS2E Lion

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” said the Mole. “Kind” said the Boy. - Charlie Mackesy MS. HICKMAN

It’s time to say, “Good-bye”, Our year has come to an end. I’ve made more cherished memories, And many more new friends.

I’ve watched the children learn and grow, And change from day to day. I hope that all the things we’ve done, Have helped in one small way.

So it’s with happy memories, I send them out the door. With great hope and expectations, For what next year holds in store.

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Ms. Hickman, Ms. Nimitha

Ms. Joy.

Maryam, Mahra, Mariam, Max, Tameem, Gabriel, Marta, Dain, Shaikha, Hamdan, Dhrtvan, Abdurraheem, Stefan, Faroug, Sheikha, Karma, Arwen, Izzy, Khalid, Hayden, Ghaith. Absent: Mikaelah, Reyansh.

Francisco, Andreas, Axel, Haya, Seohyeon, Sasha, Arthur, Marco, Amal, Alreem, Clemmie, Ibrahim, Mehreen, Umniya, Isabella, Lidiette, Charlie, Naomi, Kaito, Shamma, Faye, Lily, Ruairi, Tim, Sultan. Absent: Maria, Hanifa, Latifa.

MRS. COCHLIN YEAR 1A

What a year! 1A you are the most amazing little people and I have enjoyed being your teacher so much. I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you, I cannot believe just how much progress you have made this year. I look forward to hearing about all the incredible things that you go on to achieve in the future. Thank you for all your hard work and making this year so much fun!

Lots of love, from Mrs. Cochlin, Ms. Roxanne & Ms. Janice.

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Remember this; you are loved, and important and you bring to this world things that no one else can. - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox & the Horse

Students: Atiya, Grey, Aya, Ahmed, Tadhg, Katerina, Jack, Rashed, Zarmisha, Zainab, Zina, Lloyd, Aws, Nael, Hazza, Talia, Niccolò, Mia, Gimin, Mariam, Medeya, Fatima, Ayeong, Erik. Absent: Ayana, Loolwa, Elynn.

YEAR 1B

“I’m so small.” said the mole. “Yes, but you make a huge difference” said the boy.

- Charlie Mackesy “ “ MS. WALLACE

1B, you have been an amazing class to teach and my very first BIS Abu Dhabi class. You have worked so hard this year and I am so proud of all that you have achieved. The memories we have made will stay with me forever and I will always remember the laughs and the fun times we have shared together. You are a group of kind and caring individuals who always put a smile on my face. Saying goodbye is never easy, but I know you will go on to do great things in Year 2. Good luck and I will miss you all very much!

Ms. Wallace & Ms. Familara.

MS. MELLOR YEAR 1C

What an amazing year with this wonderful class. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing each individual grow, learn and become more independent over this past academic year. I have loved getting to know each child in the class, they have truly been a pleasure to teach and a class I will never forget. Keep being the hardworking, incredible children I know you all are, and you will go far in life. Ms. Mellor, Ms. Joy & Ms. Annette.

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One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.

– Malala Yousafzai

Hareb Rashed, Joud, Avi, Sultan, Eli, Leo, Lala, Jack, Mohammed, Julia, Joya, Or, Ahmed, Adriti, Elaika, Evelyn, Bella, Matheo, Holly, Laura, Latifa, Abdulla, Hareb Faris, Saud, Kai. Absent: Dana, Havah.

Faris, Charlie, Asa, Lilian, Mya, Shayan, Rosanna, Malak, Aahil, Rosie, Mariam, Hind, Molly, Artem, Mansour, Salama, Rishaan, Remy, Duygu, Ibaad, Qalisa, Ariella, Ameera, Zak, Gabriel, Almayasa. Absent: Ayden.

YEAR 1D

MRS. GIVENS

1D – delightful, daring, dreamy, dedicated, dependable and diligent – big words to sum up a wonderful class of little people!

Thankyou all for being such an amazing class this year. Each one of you has your own unique talents and we have loved watching you grow from the quiet, nervous, not too sure FS2 children into the thoughtful, curious and resilient Year 1s that you now are. However, your next adventure awaits you, Year 2 is calling, and we want you to go into Year 2 with a big smile saying, ‘I can do it!’. Remember all you’ve learnt and amaze your new teachers, most importantly though, be kind, honest and respectful in all you do.

As the boy says “Year 1 may only be the start of your school journey. Yes, you have lots more to learn, but always be proud of what you have achieved so far.” We are proud of you all. Have a lovely summer and be excited about your future.

Mrs. Givens, Ms. Grace & Ms. Michelle.

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“We have a long way to go”, sighed the boy. “Yes, but look how far we have come,” said the horse.

- The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

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MS. DRUMMOND YEAR 1E

It’s time to say goodbye to fantastic 1E, Our time together has been so joyful and happy.

I’ve seen you day to day, Learn and grow and blossom in lots of ways. I hope that all the things we’ve done, You’ve enjoyed and have been lots of fun. I have had the best year working with you all, We’ve had so much fun, including the Fairytale ball.

Our time together flew, I am so proud of every one of you, So it’s with these happy memories, I will send you out the door. But it’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you once more.

Ms. Drummond, Ms. Caroline, Ms. Marche & Ms. Kyla.

When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind. – R. J. Palacio

Hugo, Sumin, Nasser, Inayah, Adrian, Hazza, Rin, Cody, William, Athena, Yasmin, Amelia, Zahra, Sienna, Savannah, Aaliyah, Mariam, Mariam, Milani, Qalila, Emanuel, Armaan, Edmilson, Hamood. Absent: Myriam, Ethan, Manutea.

Hamad, Lilli, Ishann, Abdulrahman, Jack, Humaid, Mohammed, Naaif, Oliver, Aezen, Khamis, Yun, Hamad, Alena, Abdulrahman Ali, Hind, Madhu, Tarun, Aisha, Cemre, Sayeh, Marina, Laila, Jawad, Victoriia. Absent: Liorah, Soohyun.

YEAR 2A

MS. ABDOLLAHIAN

As my first year at BIS Abu Dhabi, I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and warmth provided by the school community. There is a positivity throughout the school which inspires everyone to work as a team and empower one another. It has been the most wonderful start and I am excited to see what next year brings.

Ms. Abdollahian, Ms. Elsa & Ms. Raguindin.

If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader. - Dolly Parton “ “

MR.

HUGHES YEAR 2B

2B: What a class you have been! I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment this year and I am proud to have had you as my class. Your smiles, your enthusiasm, your attitude and your kindness truly make you a very special class. You have learnt so much this year and you have become more aware of the world around you. Your kindness, consideration, patience, tolerance and humour show what wonderful children make up 2B. If you maintain these qualities in life, then you will all go far and have very happy and successful futures. I wish you all the best for the next year. I am looking forward to hearing all about your achievements next year and the amazing things that are waiting for you in Year 3.

Mr. Hughes, Ms. Mary-Ann & Ms. Mayvelyn.

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There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours you haven’t started wondering about yet. - Roald Dahl

Madeleine, Maya, Olivia, Sam O, Selim, Anwita ,Alvaro, Sam K, Mona, Cooper, Maitha, Ava, Sophie, Sofia, Muna, Noah, Hamad, Rashed, Alreem, Zayed, Mishal, Alberto, Sougha, Hamdan, Mathilda. Absent: Darcey, Shishira.

Sophia,

MRS. SMYLLIE

Our year is nearly over but let us not be sad, We’ve had much fun along the way, With lots of learning to be had.

We’ve been a Ranger in a jeep, An amazing book character too, There’s so many memories for us to keep, But so much still to do.

From Superheroes to the ‘Twits’ so mean, And a visit to the zoo, So many animals to be seen, Huge elephants - there were two.

Hakuna Matata was our song, We enjoyed our little show, And now it really won’t be long, Until into Year 3 we go.

Mrs. Smyllie, Mrs. Lewis & Ms. Anna.

YEAR 2C

2C - Caring, Curious, Creative! “ “

Medeya, Andrew, Amaar,

Felix C, Yotam, Amelia, Tahnoon, Stephanie, Hamdan, Shashini, Mariam M, Dana, Lily, Mariam Ah, Kareem, Joud, Felix R, Alya, Logan, Humaid, Ghalib. Absent: Benjamin, Ananya, Meera.

Dana, Ghaith, Geonhee, Sultan, Mohammed, Feeza, Lulwa, Adam, Angela, Layelle, Mouza, Sara, Tahoora, Emile, Grace, Nora,

YEAR 2D

MRS. HETHERINGTON

What a fantastic year for 2D!

In the first term, we kickstarted the year as superheroes! The children enjoyed dressing up as superheroes and took part in some fun superhero activities. In English, we read the book Traction Man and the children wrote their own exciting Traction Man adventure. In science, we learnt all about what humans need to survive and tested materials so we could make a waterproof cape for Superman. We also learned about everyday superheroes such as doctors, nurses, police officers, cleaners and fire fighters.

In term 2, we went on a ‘school safari’ and visited the Emirates Park Zoo to learn more about wild animals. In class, we developed our ICT skills to research and then wrote an animal fact file. After, 2D read the story The Greedy Zebra and then wrote their own version of this tale. To end this topic, we invited our families into school for a spectacular animal themed showcase!

Finally, we met George and his ghastly Grandma when reading ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’. We then helped George by making our own potion for Grandma and an “English toolkit’ potion to help write a fantastic character description.

Throughout the year, the class have proved themselves to be hardworking, kind, courageous and excellent at working together. They have shown great enthusiasm and perseverance with their learning and have all made great progress.

Well done 2D on such an amazing year!

Mrs. Hetherington, Ms. Juju & Mrs. Maria.

The beautiful thing about learning is no one can take it away from you - B.B. King

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Hamed, Mozana, Shambhavi, George, Alexandra, Karma. Absent: Benji, Thomas, Yuhan, Eileen.

Izhan, Mohamed Alketbi, Mohammed Alghamdi, Katya, Hamad, Chase, Saif, Adam, Grace, Mimi, Noura Alrashdi, Bayat, Isaac, Sultan, Latifa, Nala, Moza, Noura Alhajeri, Taeo, Amalie, Sofia, Morgan. Absent: Alyazia, Layaan, Sumayyah.

YEAR 2E

MRS. COCKER

2E, I think you are very special, And I just wanted you to know, This year has been amazing, I’m so sad to see you go! We’ve done so much together, We’ve laughed and smiled and learned, After such an exciting journey, Enjoy the Summer break you’ve earned. 51 years of the UAE, Safari and Superhero Day, Making marvellous medicines, Our Warner Brothers and Zoo trip day! Just some memories to have, All the fun of Year 2, I hope that you remember me, As I remember you. Make sure you come and visit, I would love to see you grow, You have a lot to learn ahead, But there is one thing you should know. The thing that made you wonderful, And will shine through all you do, Is just to be yourself, And be proud that you are you!

Mrs. Cocker & Mrs. Rekha.

2E, where learning is always fun! “ “

YEAR 2F

MS. LAPWORTH

Dear 2F, As the school year ends, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions, Joy and sadness blend. You’ve made me smile with all your jokes, Your laughter filled the room, Your curiosity and eagerness, Helped your learning bloom. I hope you’ll never forget the memories, That we’ve shared together, As you take your next step forward, And strive for even better. So farewell, my dear 2F, I’ll miss you more than you know, But I know you’ll do amazing things, And continue to grow and glow!

Ms. Lapworth and Ms Aasia

“What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy. “Help,” said the horse. “Asking for help isn’t giving up,” said the horse. “It’s refusing to give up.” - Charlie Mackesy

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Hannah S, Pastor, Rawdha, Dalia, Aram, Gili, Alya, Leonardo, Salama, Noor, Amona, Caspar, Yerzhan, Hana B, Athina, Mohamed, Mansour, Lily, Zayed, Ahmad, Yasmeen, Rasul, Isabella, Jad, Isla, Rehan.

Livia, Mohamed F, Aisha, Harriet, Khalifa, Adam, Abdulla, Aser, Ghaya, Mohamed O, Alyazia, Suhail, Hamad, Martina, John, Eissa, Jeanne Dominique, Clara, Mariam, Joohyeon, Noof, Phoebe. Absent: Awa,.

YEAR 3A

MRS. GRIFFITHS

I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the pleasure of teaching 3A this year! These students have been an absolute joy to work with, and I have been blown away by their lively personalities, fun-loving attitudes, and unwavering enthusiasm for learning. Throughout the year, we have explored a range of fascinating topics, from the lives of cave people, onto the amazement of dragons, then finally iconic buildings. With each new subject, these students have approached the topics with a willingness to engage and a thirst for knowledge. I have truly enjoyed getting to know each and every one of them, and I am so proud of all that they have accomplished. It has been a wonderful year, and I will cherish the memories we have created together forever.

Mrs. Griffiths & Mrs. Crisostomo.

3A, shine bright like a star, a class of learners who will go far! “ “

Fathi,

MR. REGAN YEAR 3B

Our year together has come to an end, In 3B, we’ve made lifelong friends.

I remember my first day as your teacher, Nervous, but excited, I became your leader. From different nations, we all came together, Making wonderful memories we will cherish forever.

The amount of learning this year that has taken place, Is something that we all can all embrace. Laughter and enjoyment always filled our room, Making every moment feel like a beautiful bloom.

“Time flies when you’re having fun”, they say, We’ve learnt so much, which nobody can take away.

I have learned from you as much as you have from me, Your bright minds always filled with curiosity. You’ll always be special, as you were my first at BIS Abu Dhabi,

Joining a new school was hard, but I was soon extremely glad!

Class 3B, you’ve taught me more than you know, It’s been an honour to help and watch you flourish and glow,

As we say goodbye and go our separate ways, May you continue to shine, in every new phase.

Mr. Regan & Mrs. Crisostomo.

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Education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about building character and values.

- Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Edmira, Hera, Rayyan, Abdullah, Tamerlan, Harry, Mysha, Aidan, Mila, Adam, Khalifa, Abdulla A, Angela, Hamdan, Shouq, Omar, Layth, Zixuan, Marta, Allegra, Alex, Beau, Violeta.

YEAR 3C

MRS. BOARDMAN

Gwen’s wonderful kindness, And Avni’s bright smile, Selim’s super maths, Is always completed in style. Brilliant Hoor and Reem, Are such lovely friends, Yujun’s constant happiness, I hope it never ends ! Mohamed’s jokes and giggles, Ryker’s thoughtful ways, Fantastic Saif and Hugo, You brighten all our days. Thoughtful Alex and Sarah, Hard-working and polite, Youssef’s cheery smile, Is always a wonderful sight. Louie’s great imagination, Hanuel’s super drawing skill, Superstars Mayar and Elana, Your writing is always brill ! Caring Julia and Come, Determined in all you do, Cora’s great ideas, We love to hear, it’s true. Dalilah in the classroom, Polite to every guest, James and Fahad’s wonderful work, 3C are truly the best!

Mrs. Boardman & Ms. Jen.

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The best way to predict your future, is to create it.

Haneul, Come, Cora, Sarah, Mayar, Hugo, Louie, Avni, Hoor, Lucia, Gwen, Fahad, Yujun, Ryker, Selim, Mohamed, Saif, Reem, Dalilah, Alex, Youssef, Elana.

Absent: Julia, James.

MRS.

DODD YEAR 3D

As the school year comes to a close, Our memories of Year 3 will never grow old.

A class full of enthusiasm, positivity and grace, Each one of you has left a mark on this place. Through laughter and fun in your everyday tasks, You spread kindness and happiness wherever you pass.

Your energy and spirit lifted us all up, A group of students who never gave up. With every challenge, you rose to the task, Giving it your all, never asking for a break or to bask.

In the glow of success and achievement so sweet, You proved that hard work and effort cannot be beat.

And as you move on to the next chapter of your story,

Our memories of your time here in Year 3 remain a glory.

Thank you for showing us what it means to be kind,

With your passion and positivity, we all have been truly inspired.

Mrs. Dodd & Mrs. O’Dath.

Give the world the best you have, and the best will come to you. - Madeline Bridge

Yassin, Hashim, Zade, Jun, Daniel, Sultan, Salama, Alex, Adam, Yuha, Eric, Michael, Alessandra, Abdulrahman, Hessa, Hazza, Meera, Ayman, Shaikha, Laila, Suin, Aahil, Iman, Rashed.

YEAR

3E

MR. EAST

The scholars of class 3E, A team that cannot be beat, Learning together every day, And making their education sweet. Under the tutelage of Mr. East, Their minds are sharp and bright, Soaring to new heights of knowledge, And shining with their own light. 3E is a special place, Where bonds of friendship grow, And the joy of learning is embraced, With a spirit that’s aglow. So here’s to class 3E, A group that’s truly grand, May they continue to learn and thrive, And forever make their stand.

Mr. East.

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Sometimes you’ll never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

Aria, Shamma, Falah, Adam, Theyab, Maitha, Elina, Sultan, Jeremy, Chaeyun, Shanaya, Maggie, Urja, Rashed, Daniela, Sanad, Shammah, Sayaka, Abdulla, Hamdan, Samat, Hamad. Absent: Yuyeong.

MS. GARLICK YEAR 3F

Dear 3F,

What a fantastic year we have had! It has been an absolute joy to be your teacher and watch you all grow and develop. You are such a funny, enthusiastic, hardworking, and curious group of individuals and you have made being your teacher so much fun. You have tackled every challenge we have faced this year with determination and resilience. You have learned so much, not just about the subjects, but about yourself, your classmates and the world around you. I have loved watching you collaborate and support each other and I am so proud of the friendships you have formed. You have shown empathy, kindness and respect to one another, making our classroom a truly special place. As the year closes, I want to congratulate each and every one of you for all that you have achieved. You are an amazing group of young people and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you.

Ms. Garlick, Ms. Medina & Ms. Zerthun.

Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts. - Albert Einstein

Abdulla, Jude, Hafsa, Mikhail, Mahra, Mohammed, Gabriel, Mohamed C, Fatima, Maria, Abigail, Alessandro, Mohamed A, Srishti, Abdulla, Deetya, Shaden, Mira, Thomas, Zara. Absent: Zhilin, Eva, Makary, Aaruth.

YEAR 3G

HAAKE

Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen. “ “ MRS.

In 3G, a class of eager learners, Their enthusiasm and hard work shines through, They’ve dived into the Stone Age with zeal, And learned how people lived for real. Dragons have captured their imaginations, And they’ve written tales of great sensations, Building structures tall and strong, Has shown them that creativity belongs. I’ve seen them grow and learn each day, And share their light in every way, A class so full of joy and heart, Its been a privilege from the start. Oh, 3G, a class I have adored, Your future is bright and full of promise, Keep working hard and learning each day, And let your kind hearts lead the way. Mrs. Haake & Ms. Zerthun.

Jacob, Nizar, Luhan, Mohammad, Hugo, Elle, Mariana, Layan, Dhai, Aisyah, Noor, Daniel, Heyv, Abdulla, Almaha, Jack, Olivia, Shamma, Santiago, Rashid. Absent: Florence and Aisha.

MS. O’CONNOR YEAR 4A

Take courage!

Look not upon your failures and their hurdles high,

Take courage for this time, for the time shall pass by,

Do not be discouraged if you’re stuck in a bind, Observe what is before you, and gather your mind.

Learn from the mistakes that taught us not to fret,

Grow onwards ever onwards with each hard fought step.

Your inner strength and wisdom will now be tested true, With courage and confidence set off anew.

By Catherine Pulsifer.

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Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.

- Henry Ford

Sydney, Omar, Muhammad, Rehaan, Calum, Dain, Erin, Taleen, Aurora, Hamza, Vihaan, Hind, Fatima, Ibrahim, Hamdan, Matar, Freddie, Chaelin, Mansour, Ezra, Mehri

YEAR 4B

MS. BLOUNT

The end of the year has come so fast, Our time together has flown right past, Year 4 has been full of fun, And so many new things we’ve begun. We started with ‘The One and Only Ivan’ show, The story of a gorilla we all came to know, We learned about animals and their needs, And how friendship and love can plant important seeds.

On Minecraft, we built our own world, Creating buildings and landscapes unfurled, We learned about teamwork and collaboration, And how to use technology for education. 4B children, you have made me proud, Every one of you has stood out from the crowd, Your passion for learning is so inspiring, And your enthusiasm was never tiring. As you move on to the next phase, May you continue to learn and amaze, We now say goodbye, I wish you the best, As you embark on your Year 5 quest.

Ms. Blount, Mrs. Faye & Mrs. Lewis.

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Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much. – Blaise Pasca

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Cormac, Salma, Mubarak, John-James, Nahyan, Rashid, Youceph, Abdulrahman, Omar, Haya, Khalid, Kate, Khalifa, Hussain, Mahra, Vera, Liam, Leo, David. Absent: Dana, Kai.

MRS. POPE YEAR

As we have reached the end of this school year, Let’s take a moment to reflect and cheer.

Maths was a challenge we all faced, But with perseverance, we absolutely aced, We learned that numbers can tell us so much, And that math can be a language we can all touch.

Science investigations were fun and new, We learned to ask questions and to pursue, The answers that lay hidden in plain sight, And discovered the magic of scientific insight.

Our play ‘The One and Only Ivan’ was a hit, We acted, sang, and danced with such grit, We learned that art can tell stories so bold, And bring emotions to life, like never before told.

Sustainability was a theme we explored, We learned to conserve and to be mindful and more,

We discovered that every action we take, Can impact the world, and the choices we make. Minecraft education was truly great, Where we had the opportunity to learn and innovate,

In Minecraft we built and explored, With lessons hidden in each score.

National day, Happiness Hay, Kindness Day, Were all days we celebrated in our own way, We learned that every day is a chance to give, And that love and kindness are what make life truly live.

So let’s take all these lessons, and carry them forth,

As we embark on new journeys, south, east, west, and north,

Let’s be kind, curious, and always willing to learn, And let our passion and spirit, forever yearn.

Mrs. Pope & Ms. Romily.

4C

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Teaching is not just a profession, it’s a passion. I am proud to have witnessed the growth and development of each and every one of my students this year. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep shining.

Latifa, Clervie, Alhanoof, Arianna, William, Eman, Emma-Victoria, Taewon, Lucas, Satvik, Eva, Ayat, Jian, Andy, Fatima, Noor, Khalifa Alketbi, Khalifa Alsuwaidi, Oliver, Mohamed, Ahmed, Khalifa Almeraikhi, Vivienne.

Larissa, Minjun, June, Najeeb, Antonia, Milan, Elise, Kirtish, Laila, Mohammed, Ezgi, Alissa, Safia, Anna, Olivia, Saleem, Amelia, Alikhan, Mia, Aljoory, Mouza, Mohamed, Sergio, Ye. Absent: Abdulla.

YEAR 4D

MR. BURNS

Oh 4D, how time has flown. Your journey with me has been well known. You’ve worked so hard, you’ve learned so much. From Ivan’s tale to Minecraft’s touch. You’ve learnt to grow just like hydroponics. And studied sustainability’s phonics. Renewable energy you did explore. And found ways to conserve and restore. Through all this learning, you’ve been so kind. A trait that’s always on your mind. Your resilience has shone oh so bright. And made every challenge feel just right. But now it’s time for you to leave. To year 5, a new chapter to conceive. May happiness and fun forever be your guide. As you continue on your learning stride. We’ll miss your smiles, your laughs, your cheers. But we know your future is bright, no fears. You’ve made me laugh, you’ve made me smile. 4D I’ll remember you for a very long while.

Mr. Burns & Ms. Liza.

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence – Calvin Coolidge “ “

Gabby, James, Lucy, Mohamed, Cara, Phineas, Salama, Fatima, Eli, Yamen, Sujin, Carlitos, Lorenzo, Jimena, Chan, Ahmad, Carl, Jemima, Hamoudi. Absent: Lujaen.

MRS. MORGAN YEAR 4E

To my 4E class, it’s time to say goodbye, But before we go, let’s take a moment to try, To recall all the things we’ve done this year, And celebrate our achievements with a big cheer! We started the year with ‘The One and Only Ivan’, Our script writing skills were quickly enlivened, We put on a show, that was simply fantastic, With poetry and dance – we were very enthusiastic. We came together on National Day, With pride in our hearts, we danced and swayed, We learned about this country, its history and more, And celebrated together, like never before. Next up was Hydroponics, a new frontier, We built our own systems and watched plants appear, We visited a farm to see it all in action, Learning about sustainability, an important attraction. We won Star Line-Up, so many times this year, We worked so hard, and it paid off, we cheered! Triathlons were another challenge, that we bravely faced,

Showing our strength and determination with grace. Minecraft was our world, where we let our imaginations run, Creating characters and stories, that were second to none,

Our writing skills flourished, with each new creation, Showing our creativity and hard work, with no hesitation.

Finally, like peacocks, we showed off our hard work, Sharing our accomplishments, with a big perk, We enjoyed every moment of our journey this year, And will treasure these memories, forever near.

So let’s say goodbye, with a smile and a wave, We’ve grown and learned, with every challenge we braved,

We’ll take these skills and knowledge, wherever we go, And continue to shine and grow, like the stars in the show!

Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Lewis & Ms. Bridget.

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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - W.B. Yeats

Maha, Nandini, Pir Mohammad, Sultan, Luca, Karl, Khadijah, Goeun, Leila, Ahmed A., Maitreya, Dolly, Fatima, Laila, Mahra, Borhan, Sofia, Safiya, Sumayya, Hamdan, Ahmed S., Lujaen. Absent: Maisy.

MS. HANCOCK

4F, our time together has flown, A year of growth and learning, but now we must go.

From National Day celebrations to science experiments that wowed, We’ve explored so much together and made ourselves proud.

We created hydroponic systems and watched our plants grow,

Learned about circuits and electricity and let our curiosity show.

Acting in ‘The One and Only Ivan’, we memorised every line, With stories of magic and adventure, we began to shine.

In Minecraft, we built our own fantasy land, Where our creativity knew no bounds, and we let our imaginations expand.

But what stands out most, is how much you’ve grown,

I’m proud of each of you, for all you’ve achieved, The children you’ve become, with hearts full of dreams.

So, here’s to Year 4, and all that you’ve done, A year of growth, of learning, of having lots of fun, Keep that spirit alive 4F, and don’t forget to smile.

Ms. Hancock.

YEAR 4F

There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices and persistence. - Michelle Obama “ “

MR. O’NEILL

It’s time to say goodbye the school year is at an end,

I hope you’ve had as much fun as me and now count me as a friend.

You’ve tried your best in all your work and your Diplomas make good reading, And l’m sure next year you’ll end Year 5 with a similar, positive feeling.

So, it’s with happy memories Year 4G l send you out the door, And l wish you well in Year 5 with whatever lies in store.

Mr. O’Neill & Ms. Romily.

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YEAR 4G May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are and the difference you make. - Unknown

Haya, Mohamed, Woojoon, Albert, Manha, Harry, Ibraheem, Oscar, Hamad, Thani, Zyad, Liam, Adam, Apsara, Sarah, Meera, Hamdan, Valeriia. Absent: Shaikha, Yousef.

YEAR 5A

MR.

ZINDILIS

Term one took us to space so vast. We soared among the stars so bright, Creating rovers, what a sight!

In term two, we explored Japan, From sushi to cherry blossoms in the land. We learned to bow, to say “hello”, To respect the culture, to know and grow.

Term three brought magic to our class, We created magical rooms en masse. From emporiums to other shops full of glee, Our creativity was set free.

The year flew by, but memories stay, Of the wonders we learned every day. Now we say goodbye with a smile, Ready to embark on our next worthwhile. Mr. Zindilis & Mr. Malm.

Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. – Muhammad Ali “ “

Ahhyun, Hessa, Adam, Shakhed, Amelia, Uri, Leni, Emily, Harriet, Sara, Haneen, Noah, Daniel, Lenny, Aeryn, Tameem, Imogen, Adham, Abdullah, Ziana, Lilly, Zayed, Omri, Sean.

Maksym, Guru, Ariq, Shamma, Morris, Michal, Afraa, Raghad, Mohammed, Maitha, Roni, Celine, Finley, Alan, Alhanoof, Jasper, Rushil, Hind, Agatha, Lolia, Ryan, Wan, Yujun. Absent: Santiago.

MS.

REILLY YEAR 5B

5B, you really have been a dream, I am incredibly proud of you, So here is a list of reasons you are awesome… to name but, just a few:

Agatha always gets stuck in, Morris’ maturity has soared this year, Jasper has the very best manners, Finley’s love of football is clear!

Ryan’s writing is a joy to read, Yujun’s love for Maths is supreme, Rushil has endless positivity, Hind’s empathy is extreme!

Raghad’s kindness is unwavering, Maitha with her positive point of view, Alhanoof’s resilience is astounding, The constant beam of the wonderful Guru!

Lolia has the most determined mindset, Maksym’s hand is always in the air, Celine is truly a friend to all, Shamma’s gift to us is care!

Ariq’s brilliant sense of humour, Wan’s confidence just grows and grows, Santiago’s inquisitive approach to learning, Michal’s progress never slows!

Afraa’s pride in work is much improved, Roni’s smile has brightened with 5B, Alan’s joy is always quick and easy, And of course, we’re grateful for Pete!

5B, you really have been a dream, I am incredibly proud- it’s true, You are the very best of classes, And we will miss each one of you!

Ms. Reilly.

Working hard is important, but there is something that matters even more: believing in yourself.

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Mohammad, Alyazia, Parth, Byeol, Noah, Rayan, Adam A, Salim, Lucas, Mohamed, Maitha, Latifa, Mouza, Seb, William, Yunseo, Adam O, Sara, Fatema, Aarvi, Sadie, Mahmoud. Absent: Lara, Hyelin, Elise.

YEAR 5C

MS. CLARKE

As the school year draws to a close, I’m reflecting on how much you’ve grown and how far you’ve come,

From learning about space and the stars above, To designing hoverboards that could soar like doves.

We ventured out to the waterways and went kayaking,

And explored the beauty of nature in all its making,

On Japanese Culture Day, we celebrated and learned,

And found joy in the art of sushi-making and origami, unconcerned.

We sat by the campfire, shared stories, and built tents,

And discovered the power of teamwork and making amends,

We solved mysteries and puzzles with great zeal, And learned to collaborate and understand how others feel.

As we say goodbye, my dear students in 5C, I want you to know how proud I am of you and how much you mean to me, Keep chasing your dreams, believing in yourselves, and learning new things, And always remember that you have the power to achieve anything.

Ms. Clarke & Ms. Sheyada.

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Excellence is not being the best, it’s doing your best.

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MRS. DODWELL YEAR 5D

As the school year comes to a close, I bid farewell to a class that glows. The children of 5D are kind and fair, But these lovely children I now must share.

To their Year Six teacher, I’d like to introduce you to each one. So, here’s a handy list …Just for fun!

Seoah has creative ideas to share, Saeed takes everyone in his care. Mohamed loves a friendly chat, Khalifa’s jokes will make you laugh. Latifa has an infectious smile, Salama will go the extra mile. Shaikha is obsessed with her reading, Haezal always shines when leading.

Khun’s work is full of originality, Haetam, I’m sure, swallowed a diction’ry. Hyojun always puts up his hand, Thomas has settled in grand!

Mary has a way with words, Lian’s wisdom is always shared. Kaylan knows so much about I.T., Ben’s work bursts with quality. Matt will be missed more than he knows, Qasim is very quick on his toes.

Darragh is empathetic to his core, Anna always aims for top score.

William is a huge fan of STEAM, Vidhi’s positivity is a dream!

Esme loves to help all her friends, And…

I really wish our time together didn’t have to end.

Mrs. Dodwell & Mrs. Ruqqaiya.

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I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.

– Serena Williams

Mohamed, Hyojun, Benjamin, Latifa, Anna, Vidhi, Lian, Kaylan, Haetam, Khalifa, Saeed, Darragh, Esme, William, Seaoh, Khunnadhamma, Shaikha, Haezal, Salama, Qasim, Marisa, Matthew. Absent: Thomas.

YEAR 5E

MR. PIERCE

On the first floor of BIS Abu Dhabi was a class full of children, Who were always keen to gain knowledge and wisdom, Room 271 was full of wonder and light, The lovely 5E children always shone bright,

Reflective, resourceful, and risk-takers too, Always tried their best in all that they do. Kindness and care at the heart of their soul, Every class member playing their role.

Curiosity and inquiry drove their thirst for knowledge, With determined resilience, they overcame challenge,

We’ve been to space, survived an adventure, I wish you all luck on your next venture. These young learners, so full of grace, Will one day take their rightful place, In a world that needs their gifts and talents, As they continue to grow and face challenge. So here’s to children of 5E, Full of wonder, always happy, With their reflective, resourceful, and risk-taking spirit, Moving onto Year 6 - they’re going to smash it!

Mr. Pierce, Ms. Pat & Ms. Maria.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard - Tim Notke “ “

Hessa, Karim, Louis, Avah, Ethan, Ayla, Aisha, Omar, Hadi, Saif, Majed, Sarrinah, Ziad, Beth, Alex, Gia, Joori, Rahee, Khaled, Hibah, Mohamed. Absent: Hamdan, Hoyeong, Yoonho.

MRS. KASSAB

To my students, a special group,

Each one unique, easy to see the truth.

Yahia loves science, exploring new things,

Aya is artistic, her creativity sings.

Meral is brave, never backing down from a test, Each one of you, truly one of the best.

Ziad is fond of maths, always calculating, Saif with a smile, his classmates radiating.

Abdullah is caring, a heart of gold, Danah is confident, with stories untold. Ibrahim works hard, with a will to succeed, Eissa knows science, his knowledge indeed.

Musa is a role model, for all to follow, Alice is well-mannered, never hollow.

Annabelle is curious, with questions to ask, Pablo is a peacekeeper, never a confrontational task. Kaiser is driven, always pushing ahead, Tien is sporty, always on the move, never misled.

Chiara is creative, imagination wild, Kian is friendly, always with a smile. Helen is articulate, always expressing, Arya is talented, his skills mesmerizing.

Arshia loves reading, with books in hand, Noor is a great scientist, with experiments grand.

Uma is a Harry Potter fanatic, with a magical spark, Hareem is determined, destined to make her mark.

My dear students, the time has come to say goodbye, Be kind, be generous, and always lend a helping hand, And you’ll make the world a better place, by being the best version of yourself that you can.

Though we must part ways now, remember that you’ll always have a place in my heart, And I’ll be cheering you on, as you make a brand-new start.

Mrs. Kassab, Mrs. Ola & Ms. Pat.

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YEAR 5F Courage does not always roar. Sometime courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow. - Mary Anne Radmache

Aya, Ziad, Noor, Helen, Musa, Ibrahim, Arya, Kian, Eissa, Kaiser, Yahia, Uma Alice, Hareem, Tien, Arshia, Chiara, Annabelle. Saif, Pablo, Abdullah. Absent: Danah, Meral.

Lucas, Felix, Dagyo, Yazan, David, Theyab, Eleanor, Pily, Lottie, Khlood, Saif, Saeed, Hmoud, Marie, Kanbeau, Alim, Carlo, Fatima, Haya, Sophia, Max, Sogah, Mohamed.

MR.

HETHERINGTON

As I reflect on the events of this year, I’m filled with a sense of gratitude and admiration for the pupils in 5G. Their thirst for knowledge and their willingness to explore the unknown has led to many memorable moments throughout the year: From designing Mars Rovers as you explored the depths of our Solar System to working together in a team as you built your own working hoverboards in Term 1.

From starting fires and paddling kayaks as you survived in the wild to making sushi and crafting origami as you immersed yourselves in Japanese culture in Term 2.

From searching for clues as you analysed famous mysteries of the past to dissecting flowers as you studied our natural world in Term 3. Each exciting activity pushed them beyond their limits and revealed their potential. I’m proud to have worked with such an amazing group of children and to have been a part of their journey towards growth and development. As the year draws to a close, I’m filled with excitement for what the future holds for them and look forward to seeing the wonderful things they will achieve in the years to come.

Mr. Hetherington & Ms. Noureen.

YEAR 5G

Fall down seven times, stand up eight. - Ancient Japanese Proverb “ “

MRS. RAWSTHORN YEAR 6A

Thank you 6A for a tremendous year. Thank you for your hard-work, diligence, sense of humour, commitment and, more importantly, for your kindness in looking out for, and supporting each other. You are all incredible young people with exceptionally bright futures. This year, day by day, I have watched you mature and grow in character and self-confidence developing a love of learning and independence and thriving on your own successes. You are well-prepared for the next part of your journey. Go to Year 7 full of confidence and self-belief; aim high; challenge yourselves; be positive; try new things and embrace every single opportunity that is offered to you. Continue to do your very best, continue to show kindness and respect every day and continue to follow your dreams!

Good luck 6A, you have been an absolute pleasure and privilege - I will miss you greatly.

Love and best wishes, Mrs. Rawsthorn & Mrs. Martin.

“What is the best way to be happy?”

“Be kind!” said the Horse. - Charlie Mackesy

Adam, Harry, Tiffany, Javi, Saeed, Yuchan, Aysha, Mansoor R, Omar, Sam, Noura, Zack, Hessa, Billy, Marceau, Tom, Zihao, Leora, Ameera, Khalifah, Salem, Salwa, Malek, Larney, Siya. Absent: Mansoor.

Maya, Alexandra, Anna, Svetlana, Musabah, Abdulla, Jumaa, Carter, Alex, Mohamed, Junsang, Aaron, Marcos, Ibrahim, Marta, Louis, Samata, Dominique, Khaled, Bea, Alia, Hassan, Sabeen, Mahra, Adrian. Absent: Humza.

YEAR 6B

MS. DORAN

As we come to the end of our time together, I cannot help but feel immensely proud of you all. From day one, you have shown incredible determination and resilience, overcoming challenges with a tenacity that is truly admirable. You have each left your own unique mark through your academic achievements, and positive contributions to the world around you. As you begin the next chapter of your lives, I have no doubt that you will continue to shine and make us all very proud. Congratulations Y6B and best wishes for all that is yet to come!

Ms. Doran, Mrs. Martin & Mrs. Kalsheker.

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Always remember you matter, you are important, you are loved and you bring to this world things no one else can. - Charlie Mackesy

YEAR 6C

MR. HAAKE

To my Year 6C class, I’ll miss you so, As you spread your wings and onward go. Some staying here, others moving away, But in my heart, you’ll forever stay. Your friendships strong, your laughter pure, Your playful spirits, always sure. A class so special, a joy to teach, I’II cherish the memories, each and every reach. So here’s to you, my dear Year 6C, With your wit, charm, and clever tricks. May your future be bright, wherever you roam, May you continue to shine, and find a happy home.

Mr. Haake & Ms. Alyssa.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go... - Dr. Seuss

Reem, Tiffany, Isabella, , Emad, Noor, Umar, Theyab, Kiyo, Ali, Louis F, Jendra, Maryam, Abdalla, Diego, Abhineet, Mohammed, Roya, Yousef, Lishu, Alyazia, Wadeema, Youngmin, Danh, Louis E. Absent: Maitha.

Francine, Lyla,

Polina,

MR.

ATKINS

6D! What an amazing year it has been – the time has just gone too quickly! In all my years as a teacher, I have never met such a well-rounded group of children. You are funny and witty with each other and the adults in our class; making me smile and laugh on a daily basis. You are hard-working and hungry for knowledge –certainly the most competitive class I have ever been involved in (I love competitiveness). That need to learn more has meant that you have all made such great progress from the beginning of the year; never wasting a moment or an opportunity to gain new knowledge; constantly challenging each other. Most of all, you have been kind and supporting of one another. I said to you on day one of this year, ‘you are a team, I expect you to support each other and share your knowledge,’ that is exactly what you have done – never a classmate left behind. For all of this, I am extremely grateful and thankful for the year we have spent together, and I am so proud of everything you have achieved! I cannot wait to hear all about the next steps in your educational journeys, whether it be here at BIS Abu Dhabi or elsewhere. Thank you for an incredible year and making me love coming to work every day!

Mr. Atkins, Ms. Alyssa & Mrs. Kalsheker.

YEAR 6D

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If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. - Zig Ziglar

Jayden,

Aaya,

Storm, Olivier, Sultan, Butti, Alvaro, Caleb, Zayed, Hessa, Meaghan, Mahra, Alreem, Adam, Chris, Fadi, Stefan, Salman, Octave, Jaeyul, Vincent, Mila, Parth.

MS.

Dear 6E,

When reflecting on this past year, my mind is filled with fantastic memories. From dancing to Cha Cha Slide in Maths to dissecting hearts to abseiling down the school building - there has never been a dull moment in our classroom! Every day has been filled with learning and laughter and I am honoured to have been your teacher.

Throughout Year 6, I have seen you grow and develop into kind, confident and hilarious individuals. Your ability to support one another and work together has improved, and you are a team I am proud to have been a part of. Furthermore, your enthusiasm and determination to succeed has been evident and I am so proud of the progress each and every one of you has made.

As you move to secondary school, I hope you look back on Year 6 fondly, smiling at the good times we all shared. As always, if you ever need me, you know where I am. I can’t wait to hear all about your future successes.

I think there’s only one last thing to say… SHAAAAME.

Good luck, 6E – be kind and be amazing!

Ms. Hall & Ms. Linda.

HALL YEAR 6E

Life is better when you’re laughing - Charlie Chaplin

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Naomi, Ayman, Hazza, Haya, Laura, Sofya Z, Julien, Shammsa, Owen, Oliver, Khaled, Tala, Adam, Daniyal, Ishaan, Joel, Mathilda, Safiya F, Mohamed, Phemie, Sofia M, Sabina, Ryan, Yoyo, Omar. Absent: Kostas.

Nathalie, Dylan, Hannah, Jana, Emily K, Arzan, Subin, Daria, Abdallah, Shaikha, Herbie, Moaaz, Shamsa, Inara, Diego, Maisie, Emily L, Ewan, Sophia, Alice, Awf, Noura, Serine, Hasan. Absent: Aceel, Adam.

YEAR 6F

MRS. BUTTERWORTH

I have loved the energy that you guys have brought into the classroom this year. You have shown such dedication, kindness and laughter throughout the year and I know that you will all continue to be as fantastic as you have been this year, in Year 7. There have been many highlights for me but the ones that I will remember the most are from the North Star Activity Days. I absolutely loved seeing so many of you abseil down the school building; gut, cook and eat a fish; build a raft and sing campfire songs in the first term. You are so ready for the challenge of Secondary School, and I wish you all the best. You lot will achieve something very special in the future – I know it!

Mrs. Butterworth & Ms. Linda.

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You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. - A.A. Milne

Isaac, Chloe, Ffion, Nikol, Athikha, Eduardo, Freddie, Khalifa, Megan, Edgar, Alya, Alma, Chaean, Eshal, Joseph, Arhaan, Tandhamma, Maxime, Neil, Humaid, Faris, Cory, Maria. Absent: Ahmed, Mayar.

YEAR 7A

MR. ABDI

Year 7 has been an eventful and eye-opening year for both the Year 7’s and I. As we begin this journey in Secondary School together, we learn a little more about ourselves, our peers and we grow day by day with each new encounter. For the lovely students of 7A this is only the beginning and though the year has passed by so fast, we all have countless memories to cherish. We will surely hit the ground running to start off Year 8!

Mr. Abdi.

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Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain

Edgar, Mahra, Keiner, Shayan, Hasitha, Paris, Advika, Darren, Jeremy, Abdullah, Jade, Shaunak, Agathe, Laya, Haamed, Hania, Abdul Aziz, Ava, Fidel, Hessa, Maryam, Nicholas. Absent: Obaid, London.

YEAR 7B

MRS. RUBIO

Well done for completing your first academic year in Secondary with such great success. It has been a great pleasure to see you grow and support each other during this academic year. Also, watching how well you participated in our school events with enthusiasm as National day, Book Day, Happiness Day, Sports Day and much more, made me really proud to be your tutor. These are moments that will feed your memories of your time at the school. Thank you so much for making my work an easy and enjoyable one: you are a lovely caring group and work so well together. It has been a pleasure being your tutor this year. Keep up the teamwork in Year 8 and have a welldeserved summer holidays. Mrs. Rubio.

Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world. - Howard Zinn “ “

MR. COLLINSON YEAR 7C

It seems only yesterday that 23 excited but very nervous students walked into the 7C form for the first time. It has been my privilege this year to witness how each and every student has risen to the challenges of their first year in Secondary School. The opportunities here at BIS Abu Dhabi both inside and outside the classroom give each and every student the chance to be extraordinary and I look forward to helping and witnessing each student achieve that goal.

Mr. Collinson.

I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.

- Elon Musk

Kadi, Linus, Fares, Nizar, Beril, Ketan, Uros, William, Naser, Mohammed S, Mahra, Zoha, Sara, Mohammed H, Kadisha, Fazaa, Angus, Elias, Ann, Avantika, Max, Tori, Zobia, Ibrahim. Absent: Khalood.

YEAR 7D

MS. WALSH

Well, what a year it has been 7D! You have all worked so hard this year, each of you have settled in brilliantly to the wonders of Secondary School life and taken great care and responsibility towards your learning. As a form group you have supported one another and kept standards high of yourselves and one another. I am so proud of your personal and academic growth this year, this is just the start of a fabulously bright and successful school career. Despite, not being able to complete a round of word association, your other successes are commendable, some of you on the young leaders programme, others helping tutor younger students, numerous academic awards, sporting accomplishments and so much more. Year 8 will bring with it similar challenges and demand more from you in different aspects but if you continue to utilise the support of your teachers and friends with a little bit of self belief I have no doubt that you each will do amazing. Thank you for brightening my mornings!

Ms. Walsh.

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Til your good is better and your better is your best. - St. Jerome “ “

Athba, Naeun, Ercole, Jasim, Claudio, Shamma, Euntaek, Shama, Elly, Andre, Taaha, Sijun, Jess, Anbu, Rohail, Hannah, Eric, Nourah, Mark, Ava, Ruby, Shreeansh, Imaad.

MR. BINGHAM YEAR 7E

When I inherited 7E in January, I was incredibly excited! My mornings were suddenly filled with the buzz of chatter and laughter as the students arrived one by one to our form-room. 7E has been a warm and welcoming group to me. I believe the students in our form embody the BIS Abu Dhabi values to the best of their abilities: they are always honest, kind, and respectful. They have made it easy for me. Although I have only spent a short time in their presence, I have quickly grown to appreciate their company – even at 7:30! As we move towards the end of the year, there are the inevitable goodbyes and thank-yous. I would like to wish all those departing a fine farewell and hope that they look back on their time in 7E with great fondness.

Mr. Bingham.

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Oh, the places you’ll go.

- Dr. Seuss

Safa, Adam, Misha, Hawoon, Jessica, Sheesha, Ines, Salma, Hamdan, Seohu, Milja, Mohanad, Lily, Hamdan, Saif, Butti, Sanskriti, Saeed, Shinjini, Matthew, Daniel. Absent: Endrea, Maariyah. Absent: Abdulaziz.

Gyeongmin, Isabella, Jawaher, Michael, Juan, Cas, Alicia, Lara, Sultan, Emily, Zainab, Nathan, Fatima, Zhaniya, Aaliyah, Zayed, Advika, Marawan, Carlos, Maitha, Izaan, Tobias, Summer, Rafael.

YEAR 7F

MLLE. MERCHADIER

My year with 7F has been Fantastic, Fun, Formidable, Friendly ,Fascinating, Fast, Flamboyant,Flowery but also Full on and Frantic at times but never Fragile, Formal nor was it ever Floppy or Fastidious in other words: it was a Fantabulous year!!! Merci beaucoup to each of the boys and girls in my form, who kept me on my feet, guided me, educated me and inspired me.

Mademoiselle Merchadier.

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Transmitting, guiding, supporting in other words teaching is a true vocation, add to this some glitter and you have the perfect job in the world.

MS. DICKINSON

Dear 7G

Believe in yourself and all that you can be, the world will open up to you, just wait and see. Take a step, be bold and bright, the path to success is in your sight. Embrace the unknown and the new, and see what amazing things you can do.

Ms. Dickinson.

Hania, Adam W, Emma, Lucija, Ioanna, Adam K, Lisanne, Lamya, Lyla, Alan, Junhyuck, Serena, Seunghoon, Anas, Conal, Mahra, Ela, Ahmed, Hasan, Shiri, Mohammed, Obaid, Hamdan. Absent: Akil, Scarlett, Nizar.

Anae, Mansour, Isabella, Liam, Junsung, Daniel, Daud, Qayyim, Fatima, Hamad, Rebecca, Ayesha, Rayan, Megan, Alreem, Georgia, Rinan, Anas, Alexander, Darcey, Shanza, Benjamin, Adarsh, Loujayne, Khalid.

MR.

EAST

It has been amazing becoming the form tutor for 8A. You were the first group I saw when I arrived over the summer, and it’s been a pleasure watching you all change as the year has progressed. You are such an enthusiastic group, with so much creative, academic, and sporting talent. There have been so many highlights including the Dibba trip and more recently with the brilliant dancing and singing during the BISAD’s got talent form launch.

Mr. East.

YEAR 8A

Believe you can and you’re halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt “ “

Anthony, Haeyun, Mustafa, Seungho, Connor, Fatima, Ayyan, Reem, Cooper, Raya, Antonio, Abby, Reuben, Kayla, Isabella, Dania, Omar, Harry, Hareb, Yasin, Zainab, Sofia, Yasmeen, Mohammed. Absent: Saif.

MS. GIL YEAR 8B

8B, another year has passed and I have seen you blossom into confident members of Secondary School. This year you have opened your arms to five new students, guiding them and making them feel part of the family we started to form nearly two years ago; you have collaborated with people you had never worked with; you have tried traditional foods from other countries; you have been active listeners; you have demonstrated to be a bunch of tremendously curious young people; I have seen you celebrating diversity. Thank you for making me proud to be your form tutor.

Ms. Gil.

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Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.

- Unknown

Sarcio, Telma, Gabby, Somto, Grace, Nadine, Muhammad S, Ilyas, Andreea, Mariam, Willow, Saif, Isabel, Zak, Zahra, Mohammad, Hamdan, Hazza, Malak, Sebastian, Kaiden, Yosef, Ahmed, Yousef. Absent: Neil.

YEAR 8C

MR.

MORGAN

Our time together this year has flown, memories we’ve made, that have surely grown. On our trip to Dibba, a team-building feat, resilience, respect, and friendship, we did meet.

Physical activities, we conquered them all, through the heat and the challenges, we stood tall.

Sports and chess enthusiasts, we have in our midst, with talents and skills that cannot be dismissed.

House Day and Sports Day, events that we’ll treasure, competitions and fun, without any measure. BSME and ADISSA, you represented with pride, your commitment to excellence, you never did hide.

The CCAs, you partook with all your might, trying new things, discovering new heights. We laughed, we learned, and we grew, 8C, it’s been a pleasure to know all of you.

Mr. Morgan.

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To those who refuse to be blinded by the glare, or deafened by the hush, who are brave enough to question, and curious enough to explore. To those who will not forget. You will make a difference. - Zana Fraillon

MR. MCLOUGHLIN YEAR 8D

We arrive at the end of another amazing year, and at the start of a well-deserved Summer. I am so privileged to be working with such an amazing group of young people, with wonderful energy, kindness and character.

Year 8 is one of my favourite years at school as it is the year when students grow and mature, developing further as Secondary students. I am proud to see how far you have all come and surpassed all my expectations.

This year we welcomed many new students into our form: Connor, Chihab, Liam, Stella, Abigail, Sana, Khaled, Oli and David. You have all settled in well to our school!

Year 9 has exciting opportunities ahead as well, I am excited to continue with this form further and I look forwards to seeing what the next year brings.

Mr. Mcloughlin

Another year, another reason to celebrate.

Well done 8D!

Aadi, John, Liam, Srinand, Hyunseo, Vaidehi, David, Malak, Abigail, Daniel, Nayaja, Margaux, Anastasia, Stella, Connor, Sana, Yusef, Muhammed, Moaz, Kyran, Khaled, Advait, Chihab. Absent: Haider, Jasper, Affan.

Tamao, Arsh, Karim, Zain, Zaid, Adithya, Tanush, Muhammad, Aaron, Ayham, Abdallah, Saif Nasser, Greta, Ivana, Rosalyn, Saif Saleh, Rodha, Javeria, Soorya, Rytal, Satwik, Nithya. Absent: Angie, Sofia, Maiya. Absent: Zaid.

YEAR 8E

MS.

BARNES

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye, but a normal one at last. One where I can finally see the faces of those sat in front of me!

You have grown so much as individuals in school but have finally had the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom again. Ski trips, BSME, North Star camp, CCA’s, duathlon and triathlon, swimming gala’s, Bugsy Malone, World Scholars Cup and so much more… I am sure you will agree that when you are older, it will be these moments you remember fondly and thank your younger self for being a part of.

As a cohort, you have matured into independent and determined young adults but kept the same unique personalities that make our tutor group so wonderful.

It’s been another great year 8E… thoroughly looking forward to the next one!

Ms. Barnes.

There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do. - Derek Jeter “ “

MS. ASHWORTH YEAR 8F

As we come to the end of a remarkable year together, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. From the moment I joined this incredible school, you embraced me with open arms, and for that, I am truly grateful. Your energy, kindness, and caring nature have made this journey an absolute joy. I have been constantly amazed by your zest for life and your unwavering support for one another. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed learning about your non-academic successes which include falconry, kitten saving, piano playing, and sports achievements, these have been aweinspiring.It has been an honor to witness your growth and development, and I am filled with excitement when I think about the wonderful things you will achieve throughout your academic careers. Each one of you has a bright future ahead, and I can’t wait to see you soar to new heights. Thank you for an unforgettable year. I look forward to the next chapter of our journey together.

Ms. Ashworth.

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Just because your version of normal isn’t the same as someone else’s version doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with you.

- John Boyne

Elia, Sami, Maya, Kareem, Hamad, Mohamed, Konstantin, Anders, Eva, Jinny, Zayed, Zuni, Sara, Soud, Shaikha, Yotam, Rania, Youssef, Nouryah.

Absent: Mohamed Sultan, Sultan, Khyra, Hunter, Ghassan, Rory.

Laura, Isabelle, Michelangelo, Maddie, Hamdan, Amin, Seema, Loghan, Faaiu, Mohammad Zayad, Salman, Mark, Ellis, Ammaar, Reashwarr, Saeed, Jana, Christen, Emma, Sofia, Yousaf, Ibrahim. Absent: Ahmed.

YEAR 9A

MR. MAUGHAN

It has been lovely to see how the boys and girls from Year 8 are maturing into the young Men and young Ladies of Year 9. Mr. Maughan.

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9A are the best way to start every day.

Jake, Aryan, Imogen, Nicolo, Junhyun, Jiho, Stefan, Asser, Lily, Seoyeon, Sejoon, Matteo, Awadh, Alex, Ieuan, Ayla, Ploy, Yumika, Belar, Azza, Saskia, Juliette, Adham. Absent: Margaux.

MS. BELGIANS YEAR 9B

It has been so great to get to know everyone as 9B. There have been many celebrations of your talents this year in the classroom and outside the classroom. Some of these include the ‘brave the shave’ raising money for charity, swim trophies, BSME participation, maths challenges, languages learnt, work house challenges, especially the dance challenge and of course all your evidence in the BISAD Diploma. It has been lovely to welcome the addition of Alex, Imogen, Yumika and Margaux. I can’t wait to see what you will achieve as your progress into Year 10 and beyond.

Ms. Belgians.

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Talent is a universal gift, but it takes a lot of courage to use it. Don’t be afraid to be the best. - Paul Coelho

Jaxson, Kalle, Sarah, Ayaan, Alyssa, Owen, Mikael, Nurul, Tayyab, Khaled, Maryam, Cat, Eva, Juliette, Emma, Wadeed, Tariq, Abdelrazzaq, Alya, Peter, Haaym, Dana. Absent: Sofia, Julia.

MRS.

LOADER

In 9C, we learned to push our limits and explore, To never settle, but always strive for more, We carried that lesson with us, throughout the year, And now, as we move on, it’s crystal clear.

Our tutor group, a shining example of that drive, To excel, to learn, to grow and thrive, With 9C in our hearts and minds, We’re ready to tackle whatever we find.

As we move on to our iGCSEs in September, Our tutor group stands out, like no other member, With hard work, dedication, and plenty of cheer, We’ll face the challenges, without any fear.

I’ll never forget, the memories we’ve made, The lessons we learned, the moments we shared, As I look back, I feel blessed and proud, To have been your tutor, and to say it out loud.

So go on, my dear students, and conquer the world,

With your talents, your passions, your dreams unfurled,

I’ll be cheering for you, from near and far, As you continue to shine, like the brightest star. Mrs. Loader.

YEAR

9C

A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on its own wings. Always believe in yourself. - Unknown “ “

Mansoor, Iman, Rayhan, Emil, Marios, Kylie, Ahmed, Didi, Stefaan, Vihaan, Fahad, Javier, Bryan, Jimena, Sofia, Amira, Afraa, Ra’isah,

MRS. SAADAWI YEAR 9D Be open to trying something new.

What an exciting year it has been! I am so proud of 9D and their achievements. It was year of growth, experiences, learning from mistakes and thinking and planning for their future. We are lucky to have such a diverse group of pupils with different backgrounds and interests, and so lovely to see how they all come together to support and encourage each other. I am excited to see what next year brings and hope that we have more opportunities to grow, take risks and try new things. Whether it is presenting in front of the class, participating in a debate, or volunteering to lead a group project, I know you will be up for the challenge of stepping outside your comfort zone! Mrs. Saadawi.

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Maitha, Ziyad, Rais, Amna. Absent: Aaryan, Aleksandra.

Omar, Fahad, Ayaan, Kir, Aleksandr, Adam, Marwan, Molka, Alia, Yara, Saditha, Gussy, Mubarak, Anja, Mariana, Chozhann, Shahla, Johara,Varsha, Alan, Alina, Martina, Avi. Absent: Carl.

YEAR 9E

MR. WEBSTER

Reflecting on our year together, I must say that it has been an absolute pleasure to work with every one of you. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing you grow as individuals and support each other as a collective. We have had fun and gotten to know each other on a personal level, which has helped us develop a strong sense of community. You all have a wonderful amount of energy and enthusiasm! To the ones staying, I look forward to another year together. To the ones leaving, I wish you all the success in your future endeavors. You will always have a place in our form. Mr. Webster.

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. - Pele “ “

Hamin, Mihajlo, Matthew, Tim, Zach B, Zach P, Ben, Yousif, YoungHoo, Joudy, Arhana, Elizabeth, Kaiden, Abdelrahman, Joe, Marta, Najla, Ibraheem, Anjali, Ruby, Anabel, Hibah. Absent: Abdelaziz, Gupta, Niharika Hana. Absent: Abdelaziz, Gupta.

MRS. PUCHALSKI

This year has been extremely rewarding year for 9F, we have had more fun, laughter and learning through collaboration, curiosity and sheer determination to do well in all aspects of our daily lives. We started the year with a bang ensuring we took part in House Day which was great fun. Many of our students were great ambassadors for the school as they embarked on leadership opportunities such as Sports Leaders for the BSME games. It was so great to see 9F become involved in CCA’s, representing the school sports teams and visual arts competitions and sharing their talent by being part of the school production Bugsy either as performers, musicians or creating and building the set.

As always, we have opened our arms to new students who have joined our form throughout the year and showed kindness and really made their transition into a new school smoother knowing they have friends and buddies to turn to in any situation. Year 9F I am so proud of the young, conscientious. kind individuals you are and every day you shine and make BIS Abu Dhabi a happier place!

Mrs. Puchalski.

YEAR

9F

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The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create. - Barrack Obama

Zayed, Huzaifa, Hyeonmin, Keldan, Estelle, Gautam, Farida, Wajnah, Maya, Edward, Danylo, Shamsa, Alex B., Lorenzo, Alya, Lola, Paula, Adham, Alex G., Constance, Leyla, Patrick. Absent: Daniel.

YEAR 10A

MR. FAIRBANK

Congratulations 10A on another successful year filled with challenges that you have overcome with resilience, determination, and lots of humour. You have shown tremendous commitment to your studies and growth as young adults, and it has been a pleasure to watch you develop throughout the year. As you continue to embark on your journey, I encourage you to be bold, courageous and strive to be the best version of yourself. I have no doubt that you will continue to achieve success, and I wish you all the best for next year…your final year as Secondary School students! Mr. Fairbank.

The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary. - Vince Lombardi “ “

Diana, Laura, Zayed, Ananya, Mohammed, Sebastian, Dongha, Bella, Tsiki, Alyssa, Humaayl, Rahil, Elyssar, Nasya, Allegra, Shyaam, Jeonghyeon, Fatma, Noora, Mahra, Amelia, Fares, Qudsiyya. Absent: Zulaym.

YEAR 10B

MS. FUNNELL

Chess has been quite a popular theme this year for some of 10B and we have even hosted one of the BIS Abu Dhabi Champion Team Chess Players in our form class! This quote has perhaps a broader message and metaphor more significant for all of you. No matter how you feel, it’s important to never underestimate your potential and the impact that your words, choices and actions can have on making a positive difference to others. This year, I have watched you begin to mature into young adults, not only preparing to take on the prospect and responsibility of gaining official qualifications, I’ve seen you grow in awareness of all the ways you learn, develop and become balanced, kind and thoughtful individuals. I have been super impressed with how you have embraced new challenges, whether it be learning a new skill, performing on stage, or embarking on one of the Year 10 DofE or Tanzania Service Trips this year, and how you have then reflected on how these experiences have developed you in your BISAD Diplomas. Together we will take on the coming year, one square at a time 10B, as there is magic ahead waiting for all of you...

Ms. Funnell.

And even if you were a pawn - maybe we all are - then you should remember that a pawn is the most magical piece of all. It might look small and ordinary but it isn’t. because a pawn is never just a pawn. A pawn is a queen-in-waiting. All you need to do is find a way to keep moving forward. One square after another. And you can get to the other side and unlock all kinds of power. - Matt Haig

Yeongseo, Alexander, Roland (Roli), Kristof, Heinz, Toby, Brooke, Ingrid, Faisal, Saleem, Sahara, Lam, Rohan, Pranavvetrivel, Meera, Yasmeen, Serafina, Omar, Ani, Amina, Abigail, Mykaila. Absent: Mohamed.

YEAR 10C

MRS. MAHMOUD

I’m so proud I was your tutor for this year, I’ve watched you learn and grow, We worked so hard and had such fun, We had so many special times, I hope all the things we’ve done, Have helped you along the way, It’s with happy memories, I send you to the next year, With blessings for your bright future, And remember, you will always have a special place in my heart.

Mrs. Mahmoud.

Life is filled with difficult decisions, and winners are those who make them. - Unknown “ “

Rameen, Maxwell, Leni, Antonio, Saif M, Mus’haf, Raphael, Valentine, Eiman, Josh, Huda, Modafar, Christina, Mattia, Leila, Adam, Haya, Martina, Login, Clara, Keisha, Salma. Absent: Saif A.

MS. FORTE

It has been a fantastic year 10D! This was my first year at BIS Abu Dhabi and I have really appreciated the way you have all welcomed me into the class. You have so many achievements to be proud of this year– Duke of Edinburgh, the Tanzania trip, your first exams, getting ready for your work experience… the list goes on and on. Year 10 can be a tough year, but you have consistently impressed me with your positivity and determination to succeed. Next year, the stakes will be higher, but I have no doubt that you will more than rise to the challenge.

I wish you every success in the next stage of your journey!

Ms. Forte.

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YEAR 10D Don’t panic. - Douglas Adams

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Rayan, Nia, Ali, Thomas, Henry, Amina, Hadi, Devishi, Aiden, Bilal, Henrique, Faris, Natalie, Juanes, Daniel, Nina, Sophia, Leena, Meriam, Riya, Avnika, Absent: Anyssia, Viktor, Yohannes.

YEAR 10E

MRS.

BUTLER

Y10E, we have finally made it to the end of the year! From Duke of Edinburgh trips to Tanzania to mock exams and everything in between, it’s been an eventful year and one I’m sure many of you will remember in years to come. It’s been a pleasure to witness you grow and mature into the kind, resilient, young adults you are today and I’m so incredibly proud of being your form tutor. I’m very excited for what next year will bring!

Mrs. Butler.

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - W.B. Yeats “ “

MS. BURROWS YEAR 11A

Dear 11A,

As this academic year  draws to a close and you become one step closer to the next part of your journey, I would like to echo what I have written in many of your reports,  it has been a pleasure and a privilege to have been your form tutor and to get to know you  over the last 3 years. We are a form made up of 15 nationalities and at least 12 different languages with many of you speaking multiple languages and of course 19 very different personalities! A true international form class.  A lot has happened in 3 years. It has been fantastic to see you all develop into the young adults you are now, looking out for each other, taking risks, trying new things, being curious, caring, forging friendships, being involved in House Days, the BISAD Diploma, overseas trips, sports, BSME, chess, Duke of Edinburgh to name a few.  You all seem to have coped admirably with the pandemic and all the many challenges it posed for us all  (even though I nagged you regularly to upload your PCR results!) showing  huge resilience and strength.

Some of you are staying here at BIS Abu Dhabi, some moving to schools in the UAE and some of you returning to your home countries, I wish you all well wherever your journey takes you and will be following your progress, knowing you all have an exciting future ahead of you.

Thank you 11A.

Ms. Burrows.

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We know what we are, but not what we may be. - William Shakespeare

Hugh, Atharva, Jayden, James, Sveva, Zirui, Fabah, Ayrah, Faten, Davide, Ghaith, Jade, Fildzah, Fiza. Absent: Tijn, Adam, Athbah, Karim, Sam.

YEAR 11B

MS. WATSON

I have had the absolute fortune of being welcomed into 11B Form this year. You have all demonstrated how collaboration and kindness work together, and I felt part of a true ‘family’ in our time together each morning. I have a lot of respect for the way that you listened to guidance and advice, and you sought clarity and questioned to understand when you needed to. Keep standing up for each other and being the awesome role models to the younger students in our community that you are consistently demonstrating you can be. I wish you all the best for your move into your final years of education and look forward to working with many of you next year. Thank you for an amazing year!

Ms. Watson.

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Believe in yourself, strive for excellence, and never stop learning. You hold the power to shape your own future, and with education, anything is possible.

Omar, Andre, Stelios, Eashan, Haamed, Mitch, Fraser, Liam, Kavin, Phillip, Kayla, Euphraisiah, Tia, Mariella, Zainab, Lola, Evelyn, Annica Absent: Sarah.

MRS. SULTAN YEAR 11C

11C, you rock! It has been an absolute pleasure and honour to be your form tutor over the last two years. I have loved seeing you all grow and mature in your journey over the iGCSE course and I am SO proud of the progress you have all made, both academically and as individuals. There is so much talent and personality amongst you all that I can only feel excited about the bright futures you all have ahead of you. Thank you for always being so kind, mature, warm, welcoming, hard-working and a fabulous group of individuals to work with. You have made me and BIS Abu Dhabi very proud of you all. I wish you the best of luck and success on your final iGCSE exams this summer and can’t wait to see most of you back for the IB next year. All the best.

Mrs. Sultan.

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You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. - A.A. Milne

Musab, Aurelia, Hamdaan, Jonas, Tommaso, Justus, Zach, Rylin, Sebastian, Izzat, Mohamed, Moshira, Athar, Omar, Sarah, Zaidaan, Raych.

YEAR 11D

11D this has been another awesome year! You have all worked really hard and I am super proud of ALL of you! You have risen to the challenges before you!

Thank you all for the music, dance, games and performance’s from footballers, actors, singers and even ninjas!! You demonstrate that BIS Abu Dhabi really has got Talent and its right here in 11D!

Can’t wait to see what next year has in store for you! I know we will lose some of you but please stay in touch!

Long Live Fruity Friday!

Mr. Ryan

Kindness is contagious. Spread it generously, and watch as it transforms lives and lights up the world. - C. Botai

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Hannah, Ahmed, Ben, Eissa, Leandro, Adam, Jorja, Ilyas, Rafaa, Paulus, Samsara, Ibra, Sachi, Lucie, Kareem. Absent: Amelia, Thiren.

MS. OSMAN YEAR 11E

Dear 11E,

It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter to you, as it means that our time together has come to an end. I have had the pleasure of being your form tutor for the past five years, and I cannot begin to express how much I have enjoyed it. I have watched you all grow and mature into wonderful individuals over the years. I am proud of the progress you have made in your studies, as well as the growth you have achieved in terms of character, empathy, and responsibility. It has been an honour to witness your intellectual curiosity and your passion for learning.

As your tutor, I have learned so much from you, and I hope that I have provided you with the knowledge, skills, and guidance that will serve you well in the future. You have challenged me to be a better educator, and I will always be grateful for the time we spent together. As you move on to the next phase of your academic journey, I want to wish you all the best. I hope that you continue to strive for excellence, to follow your passions, and to be kind and compassionate individuals. Remember that your education does not end here, and that you will continue to learn and grow in new ways as you navigate through life.

I want to thank you for the memories we have created together, for the laughs we shared, and for the moments we shared as a class. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Once again, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Ms. Osman.

Hot Chocolate

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Wednesday, will forever be our

thing.

Samu, Bader, Omar, Henry, Yvane, Sophie, Harrison, Adam, Yechan, Susan, Christian, Jood. Absent: Faress, Qasim, Justin.

YEAR 11F

MRS. FADHILLAH

It felt like it was just yesterday when I joined the 11F family. You have been extremely warm in welcoming me and in many ways embody the community spirit the school upholds. As you stand at the threshold of a new chapter of your lives, remember to reflect upon the journey you have had, the friendships forged, the knowledge gained, and the challenges overcome. I feel honoured to watch each one of you grow this academic year, the resilience you have shown towards your IGCSE preparation and your critical take as a global citizen. I am confident these skills will equip you well as you embark on your individual paths. Congratulations and go forth to make your mark on the world!

Mrs. Fadhillah.

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The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. - Colin R. Davis

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Noor, Sumaya, Claudia, Youssef, Sheikh, Zoya, Robin, Isabelle, David, Abdallah, Ruan, Stefan, Ziyan, Hunter, Damian, Yossuf.

YEAR

12A

MRS. EZZAT

It’s been a really memorable year for our students in 12A. Over the past few months, they’ve come together as a form and really worked to make a difference to younger students on school House Days, as well as taking active leadership roles within their own peer community. Overall, a very successful year, with lots to look forward to in Year 13. Mrs. Ezzat.

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Learn from yesterday, live for today, look to tomorrow, rest this afternoon.

- Charles M. Schulz

Sai, Michael, Fares, Abdulrahman, Khaled, Yazan, Khadija, Daniel, Nour, Romane, Matthew, Molly, Hansini. Absent: Khalifa, Rena.

YEAR 12B

MS. BUDD

What an amazing year! I feel so lucky to have become the form tutor for 12B. As a group of students, you are kind, conscientious and respectful. You have adapted to life as IB students so smoothly and I can see every individual growing into responsible and resilient young adults who are ready to take on the world. I look forward to supporting you on the rest of your IB journey and I can’t wait to see where this chapter takes you all. Keep smiling 12B!

Ms. Budd.

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We go to the moon, not because it’s easy, but because it challenges us. - John F. Kennedy

Katalin, Adrian, Ahmad, Abdullah, Zara, Louis, Leen, Cameron, Mariia, Rueben, Iris, Rhys, Karolina, Jasmine. Absent: Cesar, Joana.

MR. MCLEAN YEAR 12C

You are an outstanding group of young people. You have coped admirably with the academic and extraneous pressures that are part of life as a year 12 IBDP student. As you embark on your journey to year 13, continue to be kind to each other, maintain the camaraderie and group spirit that has got you to this point, and, most of all, try and have fun along the way. It has been a pleasure to be your form tutor, and I look forward to guiding you through your final year and helping you to “push right back” against the world to be the best you can possibly be.

Mr. McLean.

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No matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger - something better, pushing right back. - Albert Camus

Cate, Ali, Musa, Nicholas, Abdullah, Omair, Arya, Anoushey, Francisca, Youssef, Alice, Ekaterina, Chaeyoon, Sohee. Absent: Sara, Joshua, Maryam.

YEAR 12D

MRS. GOLDSBROUGH

To all of you incredible humans in 12D, I want to say a huge congratulations on completing Year 12 with such grace and style and thank you for making my job as your Form Tutor such a pleasurable one. You are all just wonderful.

Thank you for your kindness and thank you for the laughs.

You are all very, very special. With love.

Mrs. Goldsbrough

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The same wind blows on us all; the winds of disaster, opportunity and change. Therefore, it is not the blowing of the wind, but the setting of the sails that will determine our direction in life. - Jim Rohn

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Mo’men, Soban, Yahia, Simone, Sultan, Junha, Guillaume, Naufal, Yumna, Angelina, Leah, Grace, Anna, Janani, Gemma.

Yeonwoo, Joshua, Younes, Basile, Hamza, Fasiha, Reggie, Mazen, Lottie, Reuben, Owen, Farzan, Mian, Kokil. Absent: Afia, Aleena, Jenna, Kaelab.

MR. MALONE YEAR 12E Hard

At last! Finally! Thank goodness! About time! It feels a bit weird!

All thoughts we had shortly after the start of the academic year when we discovered we no longer had to wear masks. It has been great to be able to have a form group at BIS Abu Dhabi whose faces I can actually see rather than being hidden away.

Whilst 12E has been a newly formed group, you all settled in together with ease and welcomed those new to Abu Dhabi and BIS Abu Dhabi as though they had been here for years. The way people volunteered to help with House Day, whether to organise the 12E activity or support departments was great to see and set a good tone for the rest of the year.

Participation and volunteering across many activities this year including cricket, rugby, National Day, student leadership and Happiness Day has seen you not only enrich your own experiences, but were also for the benefit of the wider BIS Abu Dhabi community.

Whilst it was for your achievements before you were in Year 12, to see so many of you be recognised for your outstanding achievements at iGCSE has been wonderful and shows you are well on the way to fulfilling your potential. This is something many of you should be very proud of.

I promise you this 12E, CAS is not my favourite word in the whole world, though I wouldn’t blame you for thinking it is! Keep up the great work that you are doing with this – I may not be around next year, but I’ll be in contact with Mrs. Lowe asking to hear of all you are doing, and expecting to hear you are all working hard to maximise your potential and many talents! Mr Malone.

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work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard. - Tim Notke

YEAR 13A

MR. MITCHELL

As we look back on this past year, it’s clear that we’ve faced challenges and overcome obstacles that we never thought possible. From adapting to new learning environments to navigating a world in the midst of a global pandemic, we have shown resilience and strength in the face of adversity. But we’ve also had moments of joy and celebration, from Lit Fest to CAS projects that showcased our talents and passions. We’ve grown as individuals and as a community, learning from one another and building connections that will last a lifetime.

As we move forward, let’s carry with us the lessons we’ve learned and the memories we’ve made. Let’s continue to support each other and strive for excellence in all that we do. And let’s remember that, no matter where our paths may lead us, we will always be part of the Class of 2023. Congratulations on a successful year, and best wishes for the future.

Mr. Mitchell.

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Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty

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Romane, Omar, Thomas, Mo, Pablo, Aaron, Mohaymen, Niranjan, Dana, Caithlyn, Aamukta, Zahin, Mansour, Marishka, Malaika.

MR. SENNITT YEAR 13B

Dear 13B,

Over the past two years, you have impressed me with your commitment and your resilience. These qualities will serve you well in the next stage of your education and beyond.

As you head off in different directions, question the world that you find. If you never stop questioning, you will never stop learning. Also question the way things are, as you have the power to change it.

Mr. Sennitt.

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The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

- Albert Einstein

Helena, Pascal, Julian, Matthias, Shihoon, Obaid, Mya, Jalilah, Daiana, Joseph, Haya, Abby, Oumaima.

YEAR 13C

MRS. MACKINVEN

Well done 13C – you made it!

I have been very proud of each and every one of you, not just for your academic achievements but for all those incredible things you have been doing behind the scenes that complimented CAS. Your diverse range of talents and interests is highly commendable, and it has been an absolute joy to work with all of you as you tackled the university application experience. As much as it may not have seemed like it (with me obsessing over comma splices or other grammatical tweaks), I really enjoyed learning new things about you and I have no doubt that you will all go on to do well in your chosen fields.

As you move on to your next adventure in life, take comfort in the knowledge that your parents, friends, and teachers have equipped you with all that you need to embark on your new journey. Take a piece of BIS Abu Dhabi with you - not literally please. Over this year, you will have absorbed not just knowledge and skills, but also this school’s values, culture and diversity. Take that experience and use it wherever you go. I can only imagine the exciting paths some of you are about to take. Remember “the path of tomorrow doesn’t exist” yet but I’m sure you will have fun carving it!

Mrs. MacKinven.

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Over time you learn to build your roads on today, because the path of tomorrow doesn’t exist. - Jorge Borges

Malak, Skye, Gabriel, David, Mariam, Sulaiman, Giorgia, Alif, Malik, Jade, Matteo, Maryam, Momina. Absent: Haarith.

MR. GRANGE YEAR 13D

Abu Dhabi’s grace, graduates embrace. Diverse talents bloom, stars in radiant space. Thirteen Delta, ready to grow, Swift runners, musicians’ glow. Athletes, gamers, medical strive, Bookworms alive, sands they’ll survive. Challenges faced, triumphs unfurled, Bright futures ahead, a graduating world.

Mr. Grange.

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The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Beth, Saad, Radin, Oliver, Noah, Simran, Ah-Ro, Tamsin, Heleen, Charlotte, Kaitlyn, Melissa, Kitty. Absent: Reika, Joris.

YEAR 13E

MRS. SCHMELZER & MRS. LOWE

It has been a pleasure and an honour to watch 13E grow over the last two years. The IB is a very challenging courss and that is why your qualification is recognized in so many different countries. 13E have grown into independent and resilient learners. You should be very proud of yourselves. I am very proud of you, and I wish you good luck for the future.

Mrs. Schmelzer & Mrs. Lowe.

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Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. - Winnie the Pooh

Juliet, Seongwon, Qais, Sebastian Y, Sebastien P, Clara, Aisyah, Dylan, Nur, Salem, Taabeer. Absent: Ayaan.

Whole School

HOUSE DAY

KINDNESS DAY

No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.

- Aesop

FLAG DAY

COMMUNITY BBQ

Bridges of Giving campaign for Turkey/Syria & Toiletry Donations to ancillary staff

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS

One People One Planet

ARABIC WEEK

MUSIC & VOCAL

DRAMA

Paper Birds Drama Workshop and Jiulliard Drama Curriculum Visit

PARENT COFFEES, SPEAKER

SESSIONS AND OUT & ABOUTS

PINKTOBER EVENT

With all proceeding donated to Al Jalila foundation through the Red Crescent

COMMUNITY IFTAR

DUKE OF EDINBURGH ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY

TANZANIA

CCAS

PROUD HOST OF THE BSME U11

PROUD CO-HOST OF THE BSME

SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023

PETTING ZOO

YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME

EVENING

VISUAL ARTS Y7-Y9

VISUAL ARTS Y10-13

Congratulations to the BIS Abu Dhabi

Aamukta Aaron Caithlyn Dana

Mansour Malaika Marishka Mohamed

Omar Niranjan Pablo Romane

Zahin Thomas Mohaymen Abby

Class of 2023

Daiana Haya Helena Jalilah

Joseph Julian Matthias Mya

Oumaima Pascal Shihoon Obaid

Akinyemi Gabriel Giorgia Jade

Congratulations to the BIS Abu Dhabi

Malak

Malik Mariam

Maryam

Matteo Mohammed Momina Muhammad

Skye Sulaiman Ah-Ro Bethany

Charlotte Heleen Joris Kaitlyn

Class of 2023

Kitty Melissa Noah Oliver

Radin Saad

Reika Tamsin

Simran

Ayaan

Aisyah

Dylan

Clara Nur Juliet Qais

Sebastian Sebastien

Seongwon

Tabeer

THEME DAYS PRIMARY

Nursery: The Women in our Lives

Y1 Fairytale Ball

Y2 Showcase

Y5 Japanese Day

Y4 The One and Only Ivan

BUGSY MALONE school production

Executive Principal Associate Principal

Liam Cullinan Executive Principal

Deputy Head of School

Aine McGlue Deputy Head of School

Primary Leadership Team

Heather Threlfall Assistant Head of Primary

Nursery Team

Alan Cocker Associate Principal

Natasha Fletcher FS1 Teacher & Primary House Coordinator

Emma Atkinson FS1 Leader

Matthew Harper Head of Primary

Cassandra Ward FS1 Teacher

Leah Atkins Assistant Head of Primary

Foundation Stage 2 Team

Year 1 Team

Alyce Hickman FS2 Teacher

Angela Burns FS2 Teacher & Primary Service Coordinator

Lisa Mulligan FS2 Teacher

Heather Short FS2 Teacher

Rhiannan Leake FS2 Year Leader

Beth Henderson Year 1 & 2 Teacher

Lorna Drummond Year 1 Teacher

Annabel Mellor Year 1 Teacher

Natalie Givens Year 1 Teacher

Rachel Wallace Year 1 Teacher

Hayley Cochlin Year 1 Leader

Year 2 Team

Chloe Abdollahian Year 2 Leader

Jonathan Hughes Year 2 Teacher & Head of Primary Maths

Caroline Cocker Year 2 Teacher

Charlotte Hetherington

Diane Lapworth Year 2 Teacher

Year 3 Team

Janine Griffiths Year 3 Leader Aaron Regan Year 3 Teacher

Katie Haake Year 3 Teacher

Hannah Boardman Year 3 Teacher Year 2 Teacher

Fiona Dodd Year 3 Teacher

Ryan East Year 3 Teacher

Samantha Garlick Year 3 Teacher & Head of Primary Moral Education

Year 4 Team

Hayley O’ Connor Year 4 Leader

James Burns Year 4 Teacher & Head of Student Wellbeing

Catherine Blount Year 4 Teacher

Caitriona Morgan Year 4 Teacher

Year 5 Team

Andreas Zindilis Year 5 Leader

Nazirah Kassab Year 5 Teacher

Jack Pierce Year 5 Teacher

Harriot Reilly Year 5 Teacher

Alyson Hancock Year 4 Teacher

Patrick O’Neill Year 4 Teacher & Trips and Visits Coordinator

Claire Pope Year 4 Teacher

Sas Clarke Year 5 Teacher

Rachel Dodwell Year 5 Teacher & Head of Primary Science

Michael Hetherington Year 5 Teacher

Year 6 Team

6 Leader

Jamie Atkins Year 6 Teacher & Head of Primary English

Hall Year 6 Teacher & Primary BISAD Diploma Coordinator

Charley

Fran Doran Year 6 Teacher

Rachel Rawsthorn Year

Mike Haake Year 6 Teacher

Emma Butterworth Year 6 Teacher

Secondary Leadership Team

Christopher Lowe Head of Secondary

Anthony Biddle Deputy Head of Secondary

Anna Carey Assistant Head of Secondary

Alan Grant Assistant Head of Secondary

English Team

Sara Brazier Head of English & TOK Coordinator

Sam Bingham English Teacher

Kirsty Baker English Teacher & Head of Year 7

Eilidh MacKinven English Teacher

Jack Butterworth English Teacher & Head of Year 10

Benjamin Stanier English Teacher & Head of Year 11

Julie Cannon English Teacher & Head of Year 8

Nadia Ezzat English Teacher & Secondary Service Coordinator

Alicia Goldsborough English Teacher & Secondary Service Coordinator

Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies Team

Assile Al Amili Assistant Headteacher

Rodina Khrais Primary Arabic B Coordinator

Asma Qader Arabic Teacher

Mai Mahmoud Islamic Teacher

Mai Alzu’bi Data and Social Studies coordinator

Alaa Mohammad Hasan Secondary Arabic B Coordinator

Mayada Safadi Arabic Teacher

Rania Al Bataineh Social Studies Teacher

Kheira Zouar Secondary Arabic A Coordinator

Diala Alset Arabic Teacher

Amal Sunjuq Head of Islamic

Walaa Badr Social Studies Teacher

Fatima Qadoumi Arabic Teacher & UAE/ ADEK Liaison

Fatima Hasan Arabic Teacher

Abdulraheem Alamad Islamic Teacher

Abeer Fahmawi Primary Arabic A Coordinator

Amjad Irshaid Arabic Teacher

Islamic Teacher

Fatma Ghannam

Mathematics Team

Computing Team

Louise Butler Maths Teacher

Noor Fadhillah Maths Teacher

Samia Sultan Maths Teacher

Will McLoughlin Maths Teacher

Stephen Starost Head of Maths

Andrew Maughan Maths Teacher

Suzanne Saadawi Maths Teacher

James Morgan ICT Teacher

Christopher Gildroy Head of Computing and Data

Teresa Loader Computing Teacher

Humanities

Victoria Juett Head of Humanities

James East History Teacher

Victoria Collinson Geography Teacher & IBDP Coordinator

Emily Budd Psychology Teacher & Second in Humanities

Andrew Fairbank Geography Teacher

John Mclean Business Studies Teacher

Paul Grange History Teacher

Karen Belgians Business Studies Teacher

Modern Foreign Languages Team

Eric Déposé Head of MFL

Thomas Webster MFL Teacher

Rachel Batty Head of Senior School & MFL Teacher

Hyeyoung Lee Korean Teacher

Lisa Burrows MFL Teacher

Esther Rubio MFL Teacher & Learning Coach

Carmen Cardona MFL Teacher

Vanessa Merchadier MFL Teacher

Alexa Forte History Teacher

Science Team

Musa Abdi Science Teacher

Darren Sennitt Science Teacher Dunia Lopez Chemistry Teacher

Nicholas Ryan Physics Teacher

Georgina Roughley Head of Science

Donna Watson Chemistry Teacher

Maricel Rosales Laboratory Technician

Rana Osman Science Teacher

Carole Ashworth Biology Teacher

Creative Arts Team

Colette

Physical Education Team

Drew Cyster Music Teacher Santa Strupka Music Teacher

Laura Funnell Art Teacher & Secondary BISAD Diploma Coordinator

Lucy Want Music Teacher

Michael Mitchell Art Teacher & Extended Essay Coordinator

Adriane O’Connor Head of Creative Arts

Puchalski Drama Teacher & House Coordinator

Paul Cochlin Head of PE

Gaynor Lowe PE Teacher, Head of Year (Senior School) & CAS

Daniel Givens PE Teacher & Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

Siri Laladidi PE Teaching Assistant

Ryan Baker Director of Sport

Katherine Harvey PE Teacher & Head of Year 9

Mark Collinson PE Teacher

Jenifer Alor Sports Academy Coordinator

Fionnuala Walsh PE Teacher

James Malone PE Teacher

Coralie Scott-Mackie Swimming Teacher

Stefan Torodov Head of Swimming

Hannah Barnes PE Teacher

Chris Mather PE, DofE & OAA Specialist Teaching Assistant

IT and Data Team

Ismail Alawieh Head of IT

Fe Padernos Data Officer

Shabeel Rasak Assistant IT Manager

Imelda Delos Santos Data Officer

PA Team

Rebecca Graham PA to the Head of Secondary

Danielle McEwan PA to the Principal

Muhammad Pattani IT Technician Fayaz Malik Digital Integrator

Sabrine Damak Data Analyst

Mohammad Sabeer IT Technician

Nourin Puthalath Exams Officer

Kelly Walker PA to the Head of Primary

Student Support Team

Student Support Team

Emma Galbraith Head of Whole School Inclusion

Ellie Syms Lead Support Assistant –Primary AEN

Rebecca Dickinson Head of Secondary AEN Coordinator

Katie Malone EYFS/KS1 SENCO

Dione Pais Secondary Inclusion Coordinator

Faye Caracosta Student Support Assistant

Ines Burguera EAL Coordinator

Jacqueline Atkinson Specialist Teaching Assistant – Primary AEN

Vaishnavi Danavallen Student Support Assistant

Shay Kalsheker Student Support Assistant

Carine Mankue Student Support Assistant

Safiya Amin Student Support Assistant

Saba Baig Student Support Assistant

Nishat Meer Student Support Assistant

Maitha Alqahtani Student Support Assistant

Arivoli Chandar Student Support Assistant

Preseedha Rajedran Student Support Assistant

Navnitha Sanjay Student Support Assistant

Maria Ramos Student Support Assistant

Shuhaira Shah Student Support Assistant

Ayumika Samarakoon Student Support Assistant

Celeste Susmena Student Support Assistant

Lakshmi Arangan Student Support Assistant

Rameen Dogar Student Support Assistant

Teena Thankachan Student Support Assistant

Shinawar Toor Student Support Assistant

Ola Salem Student Support Assistant

Naeema Almazrouei Student Support Assistant

Glenda Castanares Assistant Librarian

Barbara Douglas Lead Teaching Assistant

Rochelle Quimson Deputy Lead Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Hayette Zeghib Student Support Assistant

Teaching Assistants Team

Rafael Bermillo Deputy Lead Teaching Assistant

Lorelyn Jimenez Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Winifred Lepcha O’Dath Deputy Lead Teaching Assistant

Mavis Antwi Teaching Assistant

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Anna Fielding Student Support Assistant

Paloma Bather Student Support Assistant

Juwayria MacPhail Deputy Lead Teaching Assistant

Fatiha Kharab Teaching Assistant

Rubelina Makinano Deputy Lead Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Medina Ebora

Noureen Asif

Zerthun Bekele

Miriam Crisostomo

Ahmed El Fatah Teaching Assistant

Faith Familara Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants Team

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Teaching Assistant

Allyssa Ricafrente Teaching Assistant

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Bernadette Kitur Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant

Sheyada Ruqqaiya Teaching Assistant

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Hamdi Sadek Teaching Assistant

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Razia Alam

Emma Lewis

Peter Malm

Patricia Magtibay Teaching Assistant

Jocelyn Veras

Linda Mushabe

Annet Nabukeera

Michelle Mejido

Jennifer Monje

Aasia Raza Teaching Assistant

Roxanne Padua

Jennydith Raguindin

Romily Sotaridona

Caroline Holt Teaching Assistant

Tracy Martin

Liza Morales Teaching Assistant

Alyssa Bradley

Jalisha Shaji

Romily Sotaridona Teaching Assistant

Mayvelyn Laurente

Marrian Tania Teaching Assistant

Rekha Umesh Teaching Assistant

Ofelia Velasco Teaching Assistant

Mylene Villanueva Teaching Assistant

Vinensig Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Bridget Kwera Teaching Assistant

Kyla Padernos Teaching Assistant

Ibrahim Zyada Teaching Assistant

Biddle Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Counselling Team

Sara Bidawi School Counsellor

Sarah Ennis School Counsellor

Chelsae Worton

Qurrat Imad

Catherine

Laura

Support Assistants & Bus Monitors Team

Venus Abajon Support Assistant Sumi Babu Support Assistant

Elaysa Bertuldo Support Assistant

Jay Ann Chagas Support Assistant

Robelyn Evangelio Support Assistant

Ambika Bhatta Support Assistant

Jo-An Clemente Support Assistant

Concepcion Villanueva Support Assistant

Janice Asoy Support Assistant

Rodelia Binesen Chreche Coordinator

Nimitha Darmadas Support Assistant

Flordeliza Gapac Support Assistant

Anabelle Quiozon Support Assistant

Roxana Bermejo Support Assistant

Gracelyn Caruana Support Assistant Irene Castillo Support Assistant

Lodgie Dungog Support Assistant

Armelle Josepha Support Assistant

Marilou Estrabela Support Assistant

Kumugon Support Assistant

Rizza Lacanilao Support Assistant

Jancelle Lopena Support Assistant

Liezel Mercado Support Assistant

Liza Moreno Support Assistant

Noriega Support Assistant

Eden

Joy

Dawn Obra Support Assistant

Marche Quire-Quire Support Assistant

Jacinta Sardido Support Assistant

Teresa Vallarta Support Assistant

Mona Salem Support Assistant

Maricris Sison Support Assistant

Geraldine Vestudio Support Assistant

Norlyn Pineda Support Assistant

Ruth Redilla Support Assistant

Almaluna Villarosa Support Assistant

Mary Ann Pingol Support Assistant

Maria Regalado Support Assistant

Leonila Primicias Support Assistant

Jacielle Salvador Support Assistant

Elsabeth Woldeab Support Assistant

Esther Namanda Support Assistant

Admissions & Marketing Team

Karen Strickland Director of Admissions & Marketing

Ellie Zindilis Admissions Officer

Vadim Connolly Graphic Designer

Clinic Team

Christine McDade Senior School Nurse

Michael Threlfall Head of Admissions

Manaah Al Jaberi Admissions and ADEK Affairs Coordinator

Lauren Elliott Marketing Executive

Stephanie Couchman Admissions Officer

Rubylyn Javier Admissions Officer

Jay-Ann Marquez Senior Receptionist

Jasmin Ildefonso School Nurse

Mac Dulin School Nurse

Wooree Ko Admissions Officer

Jamie Manposte Admissions Assistant

Kerry Lee Admissions Officer

Nina Scholtes Marketing Manager

Lynsey Nicol Receptionist

Finance & Operations Team

Umar Malik Finance Director

Lenlyn Panaligan Logistic & Procurement Coordinator

Imam Hussain Operations Assistant

HR Team

Helena Fennell Head of HR - Abu Dhabi Schools

Marjerie Briones HR Assistant

Amelia Baybay Operations Manager

Ali Rezk Finance Officer

Jonah Maltu Operations Officer

Aigerim Obolbekova Accounts Payable Officer

Hadi Hussain Admin Support

Abdul Wahab General Accountant

Angelina Lim Head of Accounts Payable

Releyna Florendo Reprographic Officer

Hamdan Al Badi Public Relations Officer

Umesh Unni Housing Manager

Omar Al Jaberi Public Relations Officer

Sally Mason Assistant HR Manager

Ayesh Wickramasekera HR Coordinator

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