Term 1 - 08 November 2024

Matters of Principal

Whole School

ODD SOCKS DAY
Odd Socks Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week and is taking place on Tuesday, 12th November. Students across the School are encouraged to wear odd socks as a way to express themselves and celebrate their individuality. You can find more information for your relevant School in the sections below. 

CHRISTMAS CAMP 2024
There is still time to register your child for our Christmas Camp which takes place from 15th-21st December 2024 and is available for 7 to 12-year-olds. For more information and to ensure your child does not miss out on this fantastic opportunity, please head to our website.

READER SURVEY
To help us ensure that we continue to bring our readers relevant updates through our weekly newsletter, we would be grateful if you could take a short moment to complete our Reader Feedback Survey. 

All responses are anonymous and will help us to improve the quality of our newsletter. 

BOOK DRIVE
Our 'Book Drive' remains open until Thursday, 12th December and we are collecting gently used or brand new books and stationery, with all donations going to local school libraries in Northern Thailand that have been affected by the recent floods. Drop off points are located at the Pre-Prep Library, Prep Library and Senior Reception. 

NOVEMBER OPEN DAY
Our Senior School Open Day will be held on Saturday, 30th November from 9-11:30am. The event is open to any families who would like to know more about our Senior School experience, but is particularly relevant to those with children currently in Years 7 and 8. It is a great opportunity to tour the facilities, meet current staff and students, and find out more about the transition up to Senior School.

RSTPA COOKING CLASS
Our RSTPA Cooking Class was as fun as ever this week as we explored the tastes of Indonesia. Beef Rendang and Bakwan Jagung (corn fritters) were on the menu and to make things even better, our parents were joined by a very special little guest who brought a lot of smiles to the class. Thank you to everyone involved for making this such an enjoyable time. 

Our next class will take place on Monday, 2nd December with delights from India. If you would like to attend, please reserve your place by scanning the QR or contact: irbis2002@bk.ru / Line: Helen Cool / 0907694661.

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Senior

PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
A recording of our Parent Information Session on the British Curriculum - An introduction to IGCSEs and A Levels, is now available to watch here. 

HOUSE DRAMA 
Due to the cancellation of our Senior Assembly, we have unfortunately been unable to announce the winners of the recent House Drama. The winners announcement has now been postponed until December. 

ODD SOCKS DAY
Please see below for information on Odd Socks Day.

THE MEDIC PORTAL SUBSCRIPTION
For those students considering a career in Medicine, we are pleased to offer a free subscription to The Medic Portal's MedSoc - a platform of online modules designed specifically to support students with their medical applications. Developed by doctors, these modules cover a range of essential topics. Here are some highlights of what you can expect from the subscription: 

• Problem Based Learning: Enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ethics: Explore the ethical considerations and dilemmas faced in the field of medicine.
• Personal Statements: Craft a compelling personal statement that highlights your strengths and motivations.
• Choosing a Med School: Navigate the process of selecting the right medical school for you.
  

These comprehensive resources complement the support and guidance we provide our future medics. With our 100% application success rate, you can trust that you're in good hands. Whether it's assistance with applications, internships or developing winning portfolios, we're here to help you every step of the way.

If you would like free access to The Medic Portal's MedSoc resources, simply add the MedSoc subscription to your cart using this link and insert the coupon code: RugbyTHMedSoc24 

NOVEMBER HIGHER EDUCATION - NEW EVENTS ADDED
Our Higher Education team has compiled a list of the most relevant university events in November, including open days and webinars, which you can view here.

FUTURE PATHWAYS LECTURE
Students are invited to join us on Tuesday, 12th November for the University of Exeter, BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences Webinar with Dominic Farris, Associate Professor of Public Health and Sport Science and Rose Huber, International Officer. 

The Future Pathways lecture series provides valuable supra-curricular opportunities, exposing students to global universities and helping them explore subjects beyond the classroom to make them more competitive for top universities.

Participants can join the webinar using the following details:
Join Zoom Meeting via this link
Meeting ID: 978 5578 2360
Password: 109954

More information is available below.

12th - 14th NOVEMBER:
E Block Residential

14th NOVEMBER:
Loy Krathong

15th NOVEMBER:
School closed for Exeat

UWE MEMORY THEORY LECTURE
This week we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Fay Lewis and Dr Karan Vickers-Hulse from the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. As academics from the School of Education and Childhood (within the College of Health, Science and Society), Dr Lewis and Dr Vickers-Hulse delivered an engaging and thought-provoking lecture on Memory Theory, tailored to inspire both staff and students.

Their presentation delved into the academic research surrounding memory theory, offering practical techniques that can enhance students' revision strategies. The audience, including our psychology students who found particular relevance in the discussion, were introduced to concepts like metacognition - the awareness and regulation of one’s thought processes. 

We would like to extend a warm thank you to Dr Lewis, Dr Vickers-Hulse, and the UWE Bristol team for their continued support and inspiring contributions to our learning community.

LXX AND E BLOCK ART TRIP
Our LXX (Year 12) and E Block (Year 10) students embarked on an Art trip to the Sanctuary of Truth and Anek Kusala Sala. The trip formed part of their coursework project and was an opportunity to gather drawings and photographs of the museum and temple. Students explored the inside and outside of both venues and produced some detailed drawings which they could then use once back in the studios at School. The trip was a great success and the students thoroughly enjoyed their day. 

Prep

ODD SOCKS DAY
Please see the below poster for Odd Socks Day.

INSTRUMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME (IOP)
If your child has shown an interest or if you would like them to try learning an instrument, then the IOP is a fantastic way to start. To find out more, please register here to attend the discovery session on Tuesday, 3rd December.

RST FACTOR
It's time to get ready for this year's RST Factor - our music House competition for individuals and small groups of performers. Please see below for the rules and entry guidelines. 

• Only one solo entry per student
• You can either play by yourself or as part of a band / ensemble
• You may enter as part of an ensemble and also as a soloist
• No adults / teachers are allowed to be part of your performance
• You may use a backing track
• Your performance will be no longer than 4:00 minutes in duration

Entries must be submitted by 23:59 on Friday, 7th February 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. To upload your entry please click here.

Students successfully auditioning and making it into the grand final will be announced on Monday, 17th February. All students who audition will receive points for their House.

PREP MUSIC RECITAL
The Prep Music Recitals will be taking place on Tuesday, 12th November. There will be three different recitals in the Veraphan theatre with over 50 performers. Doors will open to parents and audience members five minutes before the start of performances. 

Performances will take place at 12:45, 16:15 and 17:15. More details, including the names of performers can be found below. 

9th NOVEMBER:
U11 Football v Siam Schools League (Away)
ISB Swim Fest

10th NOVEMBER:
ISB Swim Fest

11th NOVEMBER:
U11B Football v Tara Patana (Away)

12th NOVEMBER:
Odd Socks Day
ISGT King's College Invitational
Music Recitals 

14th NOVEMBER:
Loy Krathong - please join us to celebrate Loy Krathong by wearing traditional Thai costume
13:40-14:30: Loy Krathong Festival in the WEC (Parents welcome to join)

15th NOVEMBER:
School closed for Exeat

HOUSE DAY
Our first House Day was a roaring success as students across the School came together for the House General Knowledge Quiz, House Lunch and House Assembly. Read more about the events of the day in our latest blog.

Congratulations to Hardy for winning in the Y3/Y4 and Y7/Y8 quizzes, and to Arnold who won in the Y5/Y6 quiz.

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MATHS SHOWCASE
We recently opened our classroom doors and invited parents to attend some of our maths lessons in Year 5, 6, 7 and 8, to allow them to see first hand how maths is taught in the School. We hope they enjoyed their experience. 

Pre-Prep

ODD SOCKS DAY
As part of our kindness month for November, on Odd Socks day, the MAD Juniors are encouraging children to donate used shoes. Your used shoes can put a smile on someone else's face, so please take part in our shoe donation drive and help us make a difference. 
All shoe donations will go to the Hand to Hand Foundation who will then ensure that the shoes are given out to our local community in Pattaya. Scan the QR code to watch a special video from the MAD Juniors. 

RECEPTION CLASSES
Thank you to everyone in Reception for encouraging their children to come to School by themselves. So many of them did really well this week. If they still need a little support to get to the classroom, we are here to help. Well done everyone.

LOY KRATHONG
Children are welcome to come to School dressed in Thai traditional clothing and parents are invited to join our celebrations on Thursday, 14th November from 8:30-9:00am. 

HOLIDAYS
Family holidays are best kept to the School holidays to avoid children missing School. We appreciate that there may be some special reasons at times, but we are finding several families taking leave mid-term and thus children are absent. The School holidays are reasonably long so please do try to keep holidays to within these times to avoid disruption to learning.

PHOTOGRAPHING CHILDREN IN SCHOOL
We would like to remind you that taking photos of children during the School day is not permitted for safeguarding reasons. During special events we do allow parents to take photographs and videos, however at other times this is not acceptable. Our policies are designed to keep children safe and parents are expected to follow these policies.

KINDNESS MONTH
Below is our kindness calendar to keep up to date with our MAD Juniors Kindness Month challenge. 

12th NOVEMBER:
Odd Socks Day

14th NOVEMBER:
Loy Krathong celebrations - parents invited from 8:30-9:00am for a show

15th NOVEMBER:
School closed for Exeat 

20th NOVEMBER:
Little Talk - Korean coffee morning (Phonics focus)

22nd NOVEMBER:
Little Talk - Chinese coffee morning (Phonics focus)

BIKES TO SCHOOL 
Our Reception children thoroughly enjoyed their turn for Bikes to School week - thank you to everyone who made it such a fantastic event. The children all had a wonderful time riding their bikes and scooters, showing great enthusiasm each day. We were impressed with their commitment to safety, with everyone bringing in helmets and riding responsibly. It was fantastic to see so many children taking part and enjoying themselves.

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Sport and Enrichment

SPORTS RECAP
This past weekend provided the conclusion to Season One for many of our seasonal sports teams. Over the weekend, more than 300 students pulled on their RST Lightning shirts, most of whom braved the early morning transport in order to do so.

The weekend began with a very early start to get to ISB for BMAC Cross Country. RST excelled as a small squad made big waves with wins for Ava (Y6), Mick (Y7) and Nina (Y13) winning their respective races. We were also team champions in Senior Boys and U11 Girls (our only full five runner squads). 

The swimmers were also in action in Bangkok, at NIST Falcons Swim Xtreme with events from 50m up to 1500m. Our swimmers were on fine form producing a mass of PBs and medal-worthy performances. Congratulations to Landon (Y5) and Paul (Y7) for winning top World Aquatics awards in their age group.

It was also the final weekend of BISA for Season One. On Saturday, the conclusion of both U9/11 Football and U13/15 Basketball across a range of schools in Bangkok saw all teams having a fantastic time competing against the top British Schools in the city. Our U9 girls were crowned champions over at HIS - well done!

Finally, to round off the busy weekend, we had the BISA U19 Football at home. Our students equipped themselves well,  with the boys taking 2nd place and the girls coming in 5th overall. 

Well done to all for a truly fantastic weekend of sport.

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