Term 3 - 25 April 2025

Matters of Principal

Whole School

SECURITY TEAM UPDATE
We are pleased to inform you of an upcoming change regarding our security service provider. The School’s contract with Securitas Thailand will conclude on 30th April and a new security company, PCS, will commence services on 1st May.
We are grateful for the continued patience and support from our community and we trust that the new security provider will uphold the high standards of safety and service that the School strives for. As part of our commitment to improving campus security, we have increased the number of traffic personnel—two officers will now be stationed at the main road and two at the admin parking area.
Please be advised that with this transition, enhanced security measures will be implemented. We kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding during this period of adjustment.

EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
We would like to say a huge thank you to our School community for the generous donations made for the recent Myanmar earthquake appeal. We raised 103,457 THB which is being donated to the Red Cross Emergency Fund to support the victims of the earthquake. Thank you for supporting us in Making A Difference on a local, national and global scale and thank you also to Mrs Johnson for leading this campaign. 

RICE CHALLENGE UPDATE
Thank you to each and everyone of our families who donated rice for our annual Rice Challenge. The entire MAD team was thrilled with the amount of rice that we collected, and that is all thanks to you. 
Congratulations to the Senior School who were the winners of this year's challenge and collected the most amount of rice, with Pre-Prep a close second and Prep third. Together we all made a big difference. 
Thank you again and we look forward to next year's Rice Challenge.

SUMMER CAMP
Our popular Summer Camp is now open for registration.
Sign-up before the end of April to get a fantastic 20% discount: 10% RST family discount + 10% Early Bird offer. This is the lowest price there will be so we encourage you to register now and ensure you don't miss out.

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 ลงทะเบียนภายในสิ้นเดือนเมษายน เพื่อรับส่วนลดพิเศษ 20% - ส่วนลด RST 10% และ ส่วนลด Early Bird 10%
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RSTPA COOKING CLASS
Our next cooking class will focus on Italy and take place on Monday, 12th May. 

There will be a small fee of 300 THB per session to cover the costs of ingredients and you will need to bring some empty containers to take your food away. We have a maximum of 24 places, so if you are interested please reserve your place by contacting: irbis2002@bk.ru / Line: Helen Cool / 0907694661.

RSTPA UNIFORM SWAP
The recent uniform swap organised by our RSTPA was a huge success, raising 6000 THB in total. We saw many of our Senior and Prep parents attending and are very grateful for all the contributions made. 

POST HOLIDAY SCREEN USE
Balanced, purposeful screen use from our children can be difficult at any time. Post holidays can put even more strain on this goal. Just like we encourage a balanced diet with different kinds of foods, we can also encourage a balanced "media diet" for our children. Some screen time is for learning, some for connecting with friends and some for unwinding. The key is to help our children be mindful and purposeful in their digital choices, rather than passively consuming whatever comes their way.

Post holidays can be a great time to reset and reinforce healthy digital habits. Here are three practical tips from our Digital Learning website to help:

1. Establish Tech Zones: Designate specific areas at home where devices can be used. This puts the emphasis on using tech properly, rather than a 'don't use' policy which can create family tension.
2. Develop Family Tech Agreements: Involve your children in creating guidelines for device use. This might include when devices can be used, expectations for online behaviour and agreed-upon timeframes for certain activities. Collaborative agreements that you follow too can lead to more successful results.
3. Use Media Mentor to Understand Your Child's Digital Activities: Instead of just tracking screen time, show interest in what your children are doing online. Ask them about their games, videos or apps. Resources like Media Mentor on our website offer information about online content and can help you start conversations about their digital experiences

Adopting healthy device habits is an ongoing conversation, not a one-time fix. By focusing on purpose and engaging with our children, we can help them develop a balanced and positive relationship with technology, both now and in the future.

Senior

RUPERT BROOKE OPEN HOUSE
We would like to invite families to our Rupert Brooke Open House event on Friday, 2nd May from 3-4pm. Rupert Brooke is our incredible Senior Girls boarding house and we are opening our doors to give you the chance to come and meet the staff, talk to existing boarders and take a tour. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Please RSVP here. 

TOUCHLINE PRESENTATIONS
The introduction to our new centralised platform is coming up. Invitations were sent out during the holidays for a time of 08:30 - 09:30 in the Veraphan Theatre on a choice of the following dates: 1st, 2nd, 15th or 16th May.

Future information and training will be released, however, if you have been unable to attend any of the sessions and would like more information now, please feel free to make an appointment via e-mail with Mr Burkhill, Director of Digital Learning (rburkhill@rugbyschool.ac.th).

SENIOR DIGITAL MEDIA AND DESIGN SHOWCASE
We are excited to invite students and families to our Senior Digital Media and Design Showcase which will show the work of our LXX and XX (Y12 and 13) students. The event will take place from 5-6pm on Thursday, 15th May in the Black Box Theatre. 

HIGHER EDUCATION EVENTS
Our Higher Education team has compiled a list of the most relevant university events for the coming months, including open days and webinars, which you can view here.

1st MAY:
Touchline Presentation to Parents (Veraphan Theatre)

2nd MAY:
Touchline Presentation to Parents (Veraphan Theatre)
D Block Study Leave begins

3rd MAY:
SAT exams

5th MAY:
School closed

WHOLE ME: WELLNESS SESSION WITH DANNY BARTLETT
As part of our ongoing Whole Me programme, which supports student wellbeing, our Sixth Form students had the opportunity this week to learn from Danny Bartlett, TRX Senior Master Instructor and Global Fitness Educator. Visiting from Dubai, Danny brought with him a wealth of knowledge on how young people can make small but powerful changes to improve both their physical and mental wellbeing - especially during the high-pressure exam season. Students were introduced to the 6 Pillars of Health and Wellness: Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise, Nature, Community and Breathwork – and were led in a focused deep dive into the top-three most relevant for exam success: Sleep, Nutrition and Exercise.

Danny emphasised the importance of quality sleep for memory, emotional regulation and concentration, offering actionable tips like avoiding screens before bed, using a traditional alarm clock and maintaining a cool and dark sleep environment. For nutrition, he highlighted the brain-boosting power of whole foods, recommending omega-3 rich sources, leafy greens, wholegrains and berries for optimal mental performance and energy. Lastly, he underscored the benefits of daily exercise, even just 30 minutes, for improved memory and focus. He also introduced a powerful revision technique: incorporating short bursts of HIIT after focused study to enhance brain function and information retention.

Beyond these core pillars, Danny touched on the fascinating connection between music and memory, suggesting that ambient music can aid concentration during study and that pairing specific music with subjects might even boost memory consolidation during sleep. The session provided our Sixth Form students with valuable, evidence-based tools to proactively manage their wellbeing as they navigate the exam season.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Danny for sharing his expertise and empowering our students with these impactful strategies.

Click here to connect with Danny on LinkedIn. 

Prep

TERM 3
Please click here to see the calendar of events for Term 3. 

BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Calling all rockstars, pop sensations and musical maestros: get ready to unleash your sound at Battle of the Bands 2025. This is your chance to electrify the Blackbox Theatre on Wednesday, 25th June during activity time - whether your band is a well-oiled machine or a new jam session, this is the stage you've been waiting for. Don't miss out on this opportunity to perform live and connect with other musicians. It only takes one band member to sign up using this registration link which will closes on Friday, 6th June.

THE GREAT RST BAKE-OFF HOUSE COMPETITION
Get ready for some exciting House competition action as we have two fantastic culinary challenges coming up:

Years 3-5: Mini Chef Tartlet Challenge 
Calling all our young bakers, get ready for a fun and tasty challenge: creating your very own signature tartlets - in a one-hour showdown, teams will measure, bake and fill delicious sweet custard tartlets. Precision and teamwork will be key to becoming the House champions.

Years 6-8: The Amazing Egg Transformation 
Prepare for a thrilling cooking event focused on the incredible versatility of eggs and how they can be transformed into something truly sweet and magnificent as teams create a dish showcasing their understanding of egg science and culinary creativity. The specific challenge will be revealed on the day, so start brainstorming all things egg!

Students can sign up until Friday, 2nd May via this Google form.

TOUCHLINE PRESENTATIONS
The introduction to our new centralised platform is coming up. Invitations were sent out during the holidays for a time of 08:30 - 09:30 in the Veraphan Theatre on a choice of the following dates: 1st, 2nd, 15th or 16th May.

Future information and training will be released, however, if you have been unable to attend any of the sessions and would like more information now, please feel free to make an appointment via e-mail with Mr Burkhill, Director of Digital Learning (rburkhill@rugbyschool.ac.th).

FINAL MUSIC RECITALS OF THE YEAR
Don't miss the final music recitals of this academic year on Wednesday, 14th May. We'll be hosting three recitals at 12:45, 16:10, and 17:10. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young musicians to showcase their hard work and talent. Registering to perform is also a fantastic way to motivate students to practice regularly.

Please register your child's interest using this link. Registrations close on Friday, 2nd May.

26th APRIL:
RST Lightning Swim Meet (Home)
U11 BISA Badminton Tournament (Away)
U13 BISA Football Tournament (Home)

28th APRIL:
Non-uniform Day for Earth Day
08:10-12:10: Year 6 Outdoor Education Centre (Bring hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and water bottles)

29th APRIL:
Year 7 Leadership Day
08:10-15:00: Year 3 Thai Trip to Takian Tia
12:35-13:25: Year 6 RSTPA Lunch (invite only)
17:00-17:30: Rugby School Japan Exchange Meeting

30th APRIL:
08:10-12:10: Year 4 Outdoor Education Centre (Bring hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and water bottles)
16:00: U11 T-Ball v Regent's (Away)

1st MAY:
08:30-09:30: Parent Presentation - Touchline: An introduction to our all-in-one central School system

2nd MAY:
08:30-09:30: Parent Presentation - Touchline: An introduction to our all-in-one central School system
15:00-16:00: Rupert Brooke Open House - Parents of Y6-13 girls can visit our Senior girls boarding house
15:30: U9 ESAC Football Tournament at GIS Rayong

5th MAY:
School closed for Exeat

Pre-Prep

A MESSAGE FROM MISS SARAH
Sawasdee Pee Mai to all of our families. 
Welcome back after the Songkran holidays, I trust that everyone had a lovely time. The children have been full of tales of adventures and trips (Japan seemed to be a favourite, alongside the UK and even a visit to Rugby School UK) and it has been great to witness their excitement as they see their friends again. We welcomed eight new families to School this term and the children have been really supportive of their new friends. 

We have the usual array of events and activities packed into Term 3 (please see the events calendar) and we hope to see you all at some of these events. Our key celebrations will be a Performing Arts Show - a combination of dance and music, and our Year 2 Leavers' Show. This term also brings transition meetings as we help you and your children prepare for the next stage of their education.  

We introduced some new building blocks to KS1 playtime and saw fantastic Teamwork Tigers in action. They have been making garden furniture, puzzles and a whole range of creative things. We have also had the lego board repaired and of course have the KitBlox out. One of the things we love to see is the way children work as a team and how they bring out each others' creative sides. 

We are very much looking forward to a fun and productive term. 

EVENT LETTERS
Please see the below letters which were sent out this week regarding our Teddy Bears Picnic and Earth Day.

TOUCHLINE PRESENTATIONS
The introduction to our new centralised platforms began this week. Future information and training will be released, however, if you have been unable to attend any of the sessions and would like more information now, please feel free to make an appointment via e-mail with Mr Burkhill, Director of Digital Learning (rburkhill@rugbyschool.ac.th).

28th APRIL:
Earth Day - children can wear an animal mask or ears and there will be a collection of dog food for a local charity 

30th APRIL:
Thai language coffee morning (in Thai to learn about the changes to the Thai programme next year)

2nd MAY:
Teddy Bears' Picnic- come to School in pyjamas and with a bear/cuddly toy

5th MAY:
School closed

6th-9th MAY:
Year 2 visit Hand to Hand

7th MAY:
Year 1 visit to the OEC
Chinese Coffee morning (language provision) 

9th MAY:
RSTPA meet with SMT 

13th MAY:
EYFS MATHS -  Little Talk 8:30am - come and learn more about Maths in the EYFS 

SPOTLIGHT ON INTENSIVE ENGLISH
Our children have been keeping busy in their Intensive English classes recently. Mr Roger's Year 1 class are exploring their new topic 'Transport and Vehicles' with a focus on writing informative sentences and punctuating them with capital letters and full-stops. After learning about airplanes and cars, children got creative in the Soft Play room and showed us all how to be amazing Teamwork Tigers.

Meanwhile, the Exploring Eagles of Mr Declan’s class embarked on an exciting journey to discover vowels and their sounds. They explored different vowel sound graphemes and took their learning outside for phonics vocabulary hunts around the Oval, searching for words with vowel sounds in the world around us. The Creative Chameleons got hands-on by making ‘Vowel Hands’; a fun and creative way to remember all the vowels. To bring all their learning together, they painted the words they found during the vocabulary hunts with some beautiful visuals and used these words to build sentences.

Boarding Life

BOARDING OPTIONS IN TERM 3
With exams approaching for many of our students this term, we wanted to remind our families just how useful it could be to make the most of the structure, routine and contact with teachers that is on offer through our award winning boarding programme.

There is no better time to be a boarder than in Term 3 when there are public examinations, as this is a time when students require help from staff and can benefit from the good order provided by being around other students who are striving for the same goals. Students work hard within the framework boarding provides and have access to everything they need, including the ability to see teachers ‘out of hours’ and to benefit from extra help; all of this without the stress of the daily commute and with device usage and bedtimes sensibly regulated.

If you are interested in boarding for your child for Term 3, or even just for the period of time around your child’s examinations, please do reach out to Mr Ennis-Billing dennisbilling@rugbyschool.ac.th and we can discuss flexible boarding options to suit your individual family’s needs.

Community Events

JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
RST students have been offered an exclusive deadline extension until 27th April to register for the AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship, taking place at the Fitz Club, Royal Cliff Hotel in May. To complete the registration, parents are kindly requested to contact the tournament director directly using the details below:

Khun Neung
Tel: 0810637238
Email: chaiyadejn@gmail.com
LINE ID: neung2737

For further details, including tournament rules and additional information, please visit the main event page at: https://www.royalcliff.com/aswj/

WSA SUNDAY LEAGUE
Join the WSA Sunday League, a fun and competitive youth basketball league open to players of all skill levels and from any school. The league will follow a weekly schedule consisting of 45-minute team training with a dedicated head coach and an exciting official game with a referee.

Sunday League is all about player development, teamwork and having fun on the court. No matter your experience, you’ll get the chance to improve your skills, make new friends and compete in a supportive environment.

Sign up with the link below. 

Registration Form

YOGA AT CENTRAL MARINA
The RST community has an offer to join a free yoga class by Balance Yoga Pattaya at Central Marina Shopping Mall from 26th April to 21st June, every Saturday from 1:30-2:30 PM. This offer is open to students, staff and parents. Attendees must register in advance using the QR code below and bring their own yoga mat.

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