Term 1 - 06 December 2024

Matters of Principal

Whole School

FINANCE DEPARTMENT APPRAISAL
Thank you to all parents who participated in our Finance Department Appraisal this term. Here is the link to the results and the action points we will try to address.

TRAFFIC UPDATES
Thank you for your patience during our trial changes to the drop-off zone around the Admin. parking areas. We will use the feedback and lessons learned to help form decisions on our next steps. We would also like to offer a reminder of the following safety measures we have in place across the School, including staff accommodation areas - please see the below poster.

Thank you for your continued support in these areas. 

RSTPA NEEDS YOUR HELP
Please take some time to read and sign the below petitions that need your support. The first is a petition to repair the back road to the School and the second is a petition to install traffic lights on the 3240 (main road). 

1. Petition to repair the back road to RST

2. Petition to install traffic lights on the 3240

CONTACTING THE SCHOOL
To help you quickly access the correct part of the School, here’s a reminder of the extension numbers you can use when calling the main School phone number +66 (0)33 141 800.

Pre-Prep Reception Desk: 1001
Prep Office: 3000
Senior School Reception Desk: 50000

WISDOM FiRST RESIDENCE CHRISTMAS FAIR
Join the festive celebrations at the Wisdom First Residence Christmas Fair on Friday, 13th December from 4pm. Please remember to RSVP via Line or by scanning the QR code. More information can be found in the below poster. 

CHRISTMAS CAMP 2024
Time is almost running out 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.

COMMUNITY FUN RUN - 8TH DECEMBER
Our community Fun Run takes places this Sunday, 8th December at 7.45am. The location of this run will be at Wisdom Valley (please note that buses will be available to transport people from outside the Admin. building). Participants can choose to do a 2km or 4km run.

Please sign up using the QR on the poster below or click here so we know how many people to expect. We hope to see you there.

BOOK DRIVE 2024
Thank you to everyone who donated towards our School Book Drive - we are delighted to share that the project was a huge success and three schools in Chiang Mai will each be receiving two full boxes of books to help restock their libraries. In addition to this, books have also been sent to three local schools in Chonburi.

This project has been a valuable learning experience for all involved. We would also like to thank our School librarians for their incredible support throughout this project. 

Senior

MENTAL HEALTH PRESENTATION
Thank you to those who attended our parent talk last week on teenage mental health, a copy of the presentation can be found here. 

CHRISTMAS GIFT PROJECT
This Christmas season, our students are coming together to bring hope and joy to children fighting chronic illnesses through a heartfelt gift-giving project. They are preparing thoughtful packages filled with toys, books and personalised notes to brighten the lives of young patients at Chonburi Hospital’s Learning Centre for Children with Chronic Illness. 

Please help us to support this meaningful cause and make the holiday season unforgettable for these children. More information can be found below. 

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

11th DECEMBER:
Winter Gala

13th DECEMBER:
End of Term One

7th JANUARY:
Start of Term Two 

DUKE OF EDINBURGH 
Our Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) participants recently completed their practice journeys. Our Silver DoE participants hiked through the challenging terrain of Khao Mai Kaeo where they improved on their map-reading skills, navigating through dense forests and uneven trails. This experience also provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen their teamwork as they supported each other to overcome obstacles along the route. Having completed this practice journey, the group now feels more prepared and motivated for their upcoming qualifying expedition.

Our Gold DoE participants ventured to Kanchanaburi, where they had the unique opportunity to develop their Stand-Up Paddle Boarding skills. Over the course of the journey, students learned vital techniques, including paddle strokes, river safety protocols and rescue methods, ensuring they were well-prepared for the challenges of river navigation. The calm waters of Kanchanaburi provided a beautiful yet demanding environment that allowed students to bond as a group and push themselves physically and mentally. This successful practice journey not only marks a key milestone in their DoE Gold Award journey but also highlights the dedication and determination of the participants.

We are proud of both groups and the progress they made, and look forward to seeing their continued success as they complete their awards. 

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Prep

EDUTECH ASIA
A group of students from our Eco and Tech Teams recently had the honour (and excitement) of travelling to Singapore to present their newly developed app, EcoMe, to hundreds of people at EduTech Asia. Read more about their unique experience in our latest blog post. 

LAST DAY OF TERM
Friday, 13th December is the last day of term. School will close at 15:30. 

7th DECEMBER:
U12 volleyball at RIS
BPS Feeding Frenzy Swimming

8th DECEMBER:
08:00-09:00: RST Santa Fun Run
BPS Feeding Frenzy Swimming

9th DECEMBER:
ISGT KIS Invitational
09:25-10:35: Year 7 Basketball House Competition (students to wear House t-shirts and PE shorts)
13:30-14:40: Year 8 Basketball House Competition (students to wear House t-shirts and PE shorts)
16:00-17:30: Cross-Country Trip to KMK

10th DECEMBER:
08:10-09:20: Year 6 Football House Competition (students to wear House t-shirts and PE shorts)
11:00-12:10 - Year 4 Basketball House Competition (students to wear House t-shirts and PE shorts)
Book Fair at drop-off and pick-up
13:30 Drama showcase 3VK in the Drama Studio
14:05 Drama showcase 3D in the Drama Studio
14:45 Drama showcase 3B in the Drama Studio
15:20 Drama showcase 3M in the Drama Studio

11th DECEMBER:
08:10-09:20: Year 3 Football House Competition (students to wear House t-shirts and PE shorts)
14:45-15:55: Year 5 Football House Competition (students to wear House t-shirts and PE shorts)
08:10-08:45: Y6 & 8 French/Spanish Languages Workshop
18:30: Winter Gala (for ticket holders only)

12th DECEMBER:
Grades & Reports Published
Basketball Boys and Girls-U11B vs MIS (away)

13th DECEMBER:
Christmas Dress-up Day (no fee)
A reminder that the School closes for the holidays at 15:30

7th JANUARY:
Start of Term Two 

YEAR 4 SPANISH
Thank you to all parents who attended our Languages Showcase last week. It was a great way for students to discuss and translate from Spanish to their native languages. Students were keen to show off their work and parents were really happy to get involved with the learning and even helped to mark some of the classwork. 

PREP ART EXHIBITION
This week, artwork from all of our students in Years 3 - 8 was displayed in the Prep School. This Art Exhibition showcased the work completed this term and was an incredible display of learning, progress and talent. A huge thank you to Ms Syner, our Head of Art as well as Ms Barnes and Khun Mai for all their hard work and inspiration.

HOUSE CAPTAIN CORNER
This has been a very busy term for our students and especially our House Captains. Here is a roundup of the various activities that they have been involved in this term. 

Our House Captains focused on planning and running assemblies, promoting the House system and supporting other leadership roles. They have also been meeting regularly with the Heads of House to discuss matters and plan upcoming events. 

Sports Captains have been instrumental in supporting House sports tournaments and matches, working closely with the sports department to promote participation and sportsmanship. They have also been busy supporting Sports Day and Cross Country events. 

The Music Captains coordinated music events, ensuring students were in the right place at the right time for rehearsals and performances. Their involvement in supporting and coordinating Recitals was also incredibly important. 

Community Captains were actively involved in community service initiatives and keeping House members informed of competitions and Community Roles. They also had the responsibility of coordinating the House display boards. 

Lastly, our Eco Captains have been helping the Eco room, overseeing recycling initiatives and promoting eco-friendly activities throughout the School. 

Thank you to all of our House Captains for their hard work and dedication this term - we look forward to seeing what 2025 brings. 

Pre-Prep

EAL LESSONS FOR PARENTS
We are pleased to be able to deliver EAL classes for parents wishing to improve their English. Please see the below poster for more information. 

MAD JUNIORS SHOE DONATION
Our MAD Juniors would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated shoes for Odd Socks Day. The MAD Juniors did an excellent job looking through all of the shoes and ensuring that they were still in good enough shape to be donated. The shoes were then dropped off at the Hand to Hand Foundation who distributed the shoes to children and adults in the community who need it the most.

Thank you for continuous support in our charity projects, we could not make these big changes without you. 

LAST DAY OF TERM
Friday, 13th December is the last day of term. School will close at 15:15. 

9th DECEMBER:
Hand to Hand visit Year 1 and 2 for Secret Santa

10th DECEMBER:
Rugby Rascals Christmas Party - 8:30am-10:30am (Pre booking only) 
Book Fair (second hand books on sale)

11th DECEMBER:
Celebration assembly

12th DECEMBER:
Christmas Lunch (students) and Term 1 Reports available 

13th DECEMBER:
Christmas Jumper/Dress Up Day and Class Christmas Parties
End of Term One

7th JANUARY:
Start of Term Two

RECEPTION ECO-GARDEN TRIP
Last week, we enjoyed a wonderful trip to the Eco Garden as part of our topic, "Where Does It Come From?". The children were fascinated by the chickens and enjoyed learning about their life cycle. We also explored the garden to discover a variety of fruits and vegetables growing, sparking curiosity about how our food is grown. A real highlight of the visit was meeting and feeding Ruby, the friendly tortoise, which brought lots of smiles and excitement. It was a hands-on experience that truly brought our learning to life.

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NATIVE READING SESSION
A huge thank you to all of our wonderful parents who gave up their time to come and read stories in their native languages last week. Native-reading story time has become a firm favourite for the children, so your support was greatly appreciated. The Pre-Prep children were so excited to hear their own languages and loved sharing what the stories were about with their teachers. We look forward to seeing you all again next term.

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Boarding Life

The Marshall House boarders will be hosting their annual charity Christmas Bake Sale on Tuesday, 10th December at 5.30pm. Come and buy their homemade festive treats and enjoy them knowing that all the money will go to Take Care Kids. A big thank you to Mrs Pool and Mr Van for leading on Marshall's charity bake sale initiative this year - and also to all of our Prep boarders for getting stuck into this project, which has involved the rather enjoyable job of trialing and tasting recipes in evening activity times.

Sport and Enrichment

RST CHRONICLE
Welcome to the 8th edition of the RST Chronicle - our new improved paper is full of interesting articles this week, from house ties to sport to politics. Don't forget to check out the double comic helping which we have served up this week. Thanks to Shivaans, Kati, Paul, Siku, Skyler, Daniel, Alex, Alie and Eita for putting this edition together. 

Read the latest edition here. 

SPORTS RECAP
Last month was a particularly busy month in the sporting calendar and we now welcome in December which has kicked-off to a great start. 

Huge congratulations goes to our U15 Softball team who took part in the first ever fixture for our School. This sport in Asia is a key striking and fielding sport which brings together a broad range of skill sets. Stay tuned for more on this.

Across the field, the Senior boys were in action too with a wonderful showcase of 10s Rugby. The boys, led ably by Mr Ray as referee on the day, played a superb game and showed massive development across the morning. We look forward to seeing them back on the field in January, when we have more games booked in. 

There was also our U18 Basketball tournament which took place in the WEC, with 16 teams in action. Both Varsity and JV teams got three good fixtures under their belt and it was great to also see our Varsity boys and girls going undefeated on the day. Congratulations also go to the four students selected for the ESAC All Star Team - Phoenix, Victoria, Kenneth and Mateo, who travelled to Regents Pattaya for the games and enjoyed being a part of this event. 

Well done also to the U11 Girls who travelled to Bangkok to play their Siam Soccer League final. The girls continued to show that they are a group to be reckoned with as they came away 5:1 winners. 

Community Events

WISDOM SPORTS CAMPS
If you are looking for a fun and active way to spend your winter break, our December Sports Camp offers expert coaching, exciting drills and friendly competition for all skill levels. Please see below for more information.

Line: https://lin.ee/YvqXGC0 or @wisdomsports
Tel: 099-289-6454

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