This week, I had the privilege of leading a workshop for trainee teachers from Sultan Qaboos University. We began with a model IB lesson—designed to immerse them in concept-based, inquiry-driven learning—before unpacking the theory behind the IB and how it differs from more traditional approaches.
It was a rich and rewarding session, with thoughtful engagement from the group. Their questions struck at the heart of what it means to teach with integrity in different systems:
Do you have to compromise on your principles when working in a different educational context?
Are there conflicts between traditional and IB systems—and how do you navigate them?
If you could change one thing, what would it be?
What is your biggest challenge as an educator?
These aren’t easy questions—but they are the ones worth asking. I left the session energised, hopeful, and reminded of the importance of reflective practice. I am grateful to the students and lecturer for their openness and curiosity.
Conversations like these keep the profession vibrant.
Celebrating Curiosity at Our First Grade 5 Science Fair
Today, our Grade 5 students took the lead in hosting our very first science fair—and what a success it was! With a fantastic turnout of parents, the grade 5/6 was was buzzing with curiosity and excitement and thank you to the grade 5 teachers for taking the plunge with this new initiative.
Students confidently shared their experiments, explained their findings, and demonstrated a clear understanding of the scientific method. It was a joy to see them take pride in their learning and communicate their ideas with such enthusiasm.
A huge thank you to all the families who came to support and to the students for making science come alive today!
