Following in the footsteps of our 7 global ambassadors who took part in Nord Anglia Education’s expedition alongside students from 18 of our school worldwide last year, I headed to our Shamba Kipara expedition camp for our annual senior leadership conference.
Alongside our usual gathering of 31 Principals and senior members of our education team the days spent were an opportunity to experience the opportunities our students will have when they visit this unique setting and how we can develop the experience further through community projects.
Highlights of the trip were visiting the local school, enhanced by the hard work of our students last year when the classrooms were painted to provide a more stimulating appealing learning environment. The warm welcome bestowed on us by the staff and students was truly heart -warming. Additionally we spent time at the local orphanage, following in the footsteps of our students we spent the afternoon playing simple activities such as Uno cards and thinking how we can engage our students with this group of children further this year. One of the ongoing community projects is the building of a free library and computer area, this will certainly be a project our CAS students will be involved in during their visit.
Around 20 BISAD sixth form students will visit Tanzania in February, joining students from our school in Houston, Boston, Warsaw, and our Swiss schools amongst others. Our students will partake in service activities and have the opportunity to go on Safari and visit Zanzibar. The facility and resources at the camp is truly unique and I certainly welcome the opportunity for our students to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity to act as global citizens.
It’s something I’ve believed for a long time — that learning isn’t predetermined by our genes. It’s about growing, persevering, and learning through the process. I was really mindful of this idea at this week’s wonderful Primary Summer Concert, after which I found myself reflecting on whether these amazing children have an innate talent, or whether they have achieved so much because of hard work and practice.
I believe it’s the latter. These children, their parents, and their teachers all seem to share the belief that by trying and working hard, they will get better at what they do. This is what we call a growth mindset.
At BIS Abu Dhabi, we believe that when families and schools team up, incredible things happen. We’re proud to have won the MENA School Excellence Award 2025 for Parent Partnership, but this award is about more than just recognition. It’s about the people, the conversations, and the community that make it all possible. Read on to discover how we’re making a difference together.
This week at BIS Abu Dhabi, we have had the joy of celebrating both ends of the school journey and it has been a beautiful reminder of how we support our students to dream big and grow into their future selves.
As exam season unfolds, there's a special kind of stillness that settles over the school. In the quiet hum of the examination hall, behind the rustle of papers and the soft clicking of keyboards, is a profound truth: we are witnessing a moment that our students will carry with them forever. It is the culmination of years of learning, growth, and perseverance, a chapter closing and a new one ready to be written.
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