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Name and a little bit about you:
My name is Simon Pepper, I am a 45-year-old Personal Trainer, Fitness enthusiast, Wellness ambassador and wannabe athlete! I am the father of Charlotte and Oliver who study at BIS Abu Dhabi, and I have been living in Abu Dhabi for over 8 years.
How long have your children been at BIS Abu Dhabi?
Charlotte has been at BIS Abu Dhabi for 8 years and Ollie has been studying here for 5 years!
Where is “home” for you?
Home is in the North of England.
What do you do in Abu Dhabi?
Currently I’m a personal trainer, athlete, and sports ambassador.
What brought you to Abu Dhabi?
I’m originally an Oil & Gas Engineer and I came to Abu Dhabi as a contractor of ADNOC 8.5 years ago.
Tell us something that few people know about you:
I have modelled for Under Armour ME and was once plastered all over the side of the stores in the UAE, until some guy called The Rock took over.
What is your favourite thing about being a part of the BIS Abu Dhabi community?
Witnessing both Charlotte and Ollie’s continuous learning, their development, and the close support of the staff.
What tips or advice would you give to new families joining BIS Abu Dhabi?
Get your children involved in as much CCA’s and extracurricular activities as possible both in school and out, in order to keep them active both physically and mentally.
Simon Pepper, Parent
The British International School Abu Dhabi, part of the Nord Anglia Education family, is proud to announce that three students have been selected to attend this year’s 2025 Nord Anglia Student Summit in Houston, Texas, a transformative leadership event focused on global citizenship, sustainability, and student-led innovation.
Read on to discover how these young changemakers will collaborate with peers worldwide to drive meaningful impact.
Celebrating Our Shared Success: A Year of Partnership and Recognition
As we approach the end of a vibrant academic year filled with events, achievements, and memorable moments, I am delighted to share some fantastic news with you all. Our school has been honoured with not one, but two prestigious awards in recognition of our commitment to parent engagement: the MENA Parent Partnership Award and the ADEK Best Parent Engagement Award.
Read on to discover how these awards celebrate our collaborative culture, highlight parent-school partnerships, and support meaningful improvements for our students.
Our facilities provide the backdrop to – and inspiration behind – many of our students’ greatest achievements.
From our Creative Technology Zone and 524-seat auditorium to the Team Falcon Sports Academy, every space is designed to enrich learning and unlock endless possibilities.
Curious about what’s coming next? Discover how our latest campus developments will take student learning and parent connection to the next level.
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.
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