Term 2 - 07 February 2025

Matters of Principal

Whole School

COMMUNITY REPS
As part of our language strategy, we are seeking parent volunteers across all year groups, to serve as Community Representatives. These reps will partner with us to support our EAL families, especially with transitions, and work together to celebrate and nurture bilingualism, biliteracy and biculturalism for all our students. If you are passionate about supporting our language learners, we encourage you to get involved. More information can be found in the poster below. 

TECH TEAM GRADUATION
Our student Tech Team has been an invaluable asset to our School for the past four years. During this time, they have provided:

• Technical support for students and teachers
• Resource creation and testing
• Policy drafting
• Support and operation of assemblies, events and performances
• Creation of our first podcast studio, "Rugby Studios"
• Collaboration with other student teams, representing our School on the world stage, most recently in Singapore

Originally an after-School activity for years 6-13, the team has expanded to include Year 2 and beyond. We are delighted to announce that due to this growth, the Tech Team has now transitioned from an activity programme to an independent School entity.
With our final activity meeting concluding this week, the team will continue to recruit and support the School in our spare time and across digital platforms. From the use of AI within Rugby School Thailand, to the opening of Rugby Studios and the rise of e-sport events within FOBISIA and beyond, we are so excited to see where our 'graduation' will take us next.

365 ENGLISH SUPPORT
As part of our ongoing efforts to support children and families as much as possible when it comes to developing their language, we have included a helpful resource below for parents, with details of EAL short courses throughout the year. 

AJAHN JAYASARO RETURN VISIT
We are delighted to welcome back Ajahn Jayasāro to Rugby School Thailand for his talk 'Dealing With An Uncertain World'. We invite parents to join us for this special occasion in the Webb Ellis Centre on Tuesday, 4th March 2025 at 4:15pm.

RSTPA COOKING CLASS
This week, our parents celebrated Setsubun - a Japanese holiday which takes place on February 3rd, the day before the traditional Japanese calendar's spring season begins. This is traditionally a time for families to participate in unique traditions meant to ward off evil spirits and welcome good fortune for the new year. Of course, the 'evil spirit' could not stay away from our parents' cooking and even stayed to teach them the correct ways to prepare their menu which consisted of sushi, okonomiyaki and daigaku imo. 

If you would like to take part in these fun and interactive sessions, our next cooking class will held on Monday, 3rd March, exploring flavours from France.

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.

Senior

HIGHER EDUCATION TRIP TO KOREA
Mr Threlfall is currently in South Korea visiting prestigious universities in Seoul and Deajeon including SNU, Hanyang, Yonsei, CAU and KAIST. This trip aims to update our Higher Education team's knowledge of the finer details of each university's application process, building on relationships and making new connections with university colleagues at these esteemed institutions. We now know what the admissions officers are looking for and are well prepared to support our students in applying, especially for the SKY universities, which are popular choices amongst our Korean community.

MEET USYD IN BANGKOK
The University of Sydney will be hosting an Open Day in Bangkok on Sunday, 16th February from 1-5pm at the Emporium Suites Bangkok by Chatrium. Please see the below poster for more information. 

UCAS VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCES
UCAS is offering students the chance to gain valuable, immersive work experience with top UK employers, including the NHS, Barclays and Airbus. Whether it's observing a live surgery or designing a lunar landing module, these virtual experiences provide a first-hand look into various career paths. This is a fantastic way for students to enhance their understanding of potential professions while strengthening their personal statements and portfolios. Learn more about how you can connect with industry professionals and expand your horizons here.

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

EXPLORING SUMMER SCHOOLS
Our summer schools' opportunities page is regularly updated by our Higher Education team, new additions this month include the Brown Pre-College Programmes as well as the Glion and Les Roches summer academies.  To learn more about these fantastic opportunities, please click the link below.  

Click here to see what summer school opportunities are currently available.

8th-16th FEBRUARY:
Half Term 

25th FEBRUARY:
08:00-12:00 - Sports Day

26th FEBRUARY-2nd MARCH:
Educational Visit: DoE Gold Practice

28th FEBRUARY: 
15:00-16:00 - Senior RSTPA meeting

OPPIDAN EDUCATION
This week, we were visited once again by Oppidan Education who gave our E Block students some valuable advice on study skills. The event included a series of seminars focused on effective revision techniques, time management and strategies for successful studying. Students learnt that the brain is something you can mould and navigate, creating skills and positive habits in their learning. After a series of games looking at how the working memory functions, they explored different ways to learn, organise and remember information. 

Oppidan Education is an international mentoring organisation that supports students in schools and 1:1 at home. They can also offer families the opportunity to continue this journey beyond the Skills Day. If you wish for your child to receive personalised 1:1 mentoring, you will be entitled to a 10% discount on their ongoing mentoring services which will allow your child the chance to continue refining their study skills and receive dedicated support in preparing for their IGCSEs.

If you would like to find out more about the extended mentoring programme, please click here.  

THE JOURNEY TO IVY LEAGUE SUCCESS
We recently caught up with our Head Girl, Nina, who has reached the culmination of her RST journey with an impressive early decision offer from the prestigious Ivy League, Brown University. In our latest blog she tells us all about how her big dreams and small steps have led her to this exciting pathway and how the School has contributed to her success.

Read more about her RST journey here. 

Prep

RST CHRONICLE
Welcome to the final edition of this activity block's RST Chronicle which is jam-packed full of interesting topics, from house day to science studies to the hottest question on everybody's lips: why do we have homework? A huge thank you to all our reporters as well the staff members who contributed to this edition with their quotes. We hope you all enjoy the half-term. 

Read the latest edition of our RST Chronicle here. 

PREP MUSIC RECITALS
There will be two music recitals on Wednesday, 19th February. Please see the list below for the performers and their recital time. A reminder that recitals are a formal event and students will need to wear formal uniform when performing. Doors will open to parents five minutes before the advertised start time to allow students time to prepare for the performance.

8th-16th FEBRUARY:
Half Term

8th FEBRUARY:
U9 BISA Football Tournament at SHB

17th FEBRUARY:
14:30-18:00: Year 7 Parent Teacher Meetings in the Senior Dining Hall

18th FEBRUARY:
U13 Girls Basketball v MIS (away)
U13 Boys Basketball v MIS (home)

19th FEBRUARY:
08:10-12:10: Year 6-8 Sports Day on Fields 2 and 3
16:10-17:00 and 17:10-18:00 - Prep Music Recitals in the Veraphan Theatre

20th FEBRUARY:
08:10-09:10: RSTPA Book Club in the Prep Library
08:10-12:20: Year 3-5 Sports Day on Fields 2 and 3

21st FEBRUARY:
12:10-12:45: Year 4 Parent Lunch (Invitation for 5 parents only - please contact your rep)
14:30-18:00: Year 7 Parent Teacher Meetings in the Senior Dining Hall
15:40: U13 FOBISIA Basketball Korea Trip Information Session for Parents (Academic PE Classroom in the WEC)

22nd FEBRUARY:
Please see SOCS for the Saturday Enrichment and Sport Programme

PORTAL VR PATTAYA
As part of our Learner Profile week, Year 6 had the opportunity to dive into a virtual reality (VR) experience at Portal VR, Pattaya. The Year 6 students currently have the opportunity to code a 3D gaming experience in VR as part of our Computing curriculum. This outing was an excellent way to demonstrate what is possible in VR, along with the unique challenges and opportunities it brings to a development environment.
As we arguably enter the most revolutionary digital era since the advent of the Internet, the skills present in our Learner Profile are more important than ever before.

YEAR 4 AND YEAR 8 THAI TRIPS
On Monday, our Year 4 students had a wonderful learning experience at Mini Murrah Farm, where they explored Thai traditional activities outside the classroom. They tried rice planting, made paper from rice straw, collected duck eggs to make salted eggs and enjoyed a farm tour on a train. The children also fed animals and had lots of fun sliding in the mud—a new and exciting experience for everyone. Although they got messy, they discovered that happiness and fun can be found everywhere. It was a day filled with smiles, laughter and unforgettable memories.

As part of the Year 8 Thai Programme, students visited Ayutthaya, exploring the historic sites of Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Walking among the ancient ruins and sacred temples, they gained a deeper appreciation for Thai heritage and cultural preservation. The experience brought history to life, reinforcing their classroom learning and broadening their perspectives as globally minded individuals. Additionally, reflecting on the visit helped enhance their descriptive writing skills, allowing them to express their thoughts on history with greater depth.

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Pre-Prep

EAL TIPS FOR PARENTS
As part of our ongoing efforts to support children and families as much as possible when it comes to developing their language, we have included another helpful EAL tip for parents below. 

CAR PARK
Please remember that there is a one-way system in place in the car park - several cars have been seen going around this the wrong way.

8th-16th FEBRUARY:
Half Term 

17th FEBRUARY:
Reception bikes or scooters to School- helmets MUST be worn

19th FEBRUARY:
08:30 - Phonics workshop for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

21st FEBRUARY:
Reception trip to Dinosaur Kingdom

25th FEBRUARY:
100 Days of School

25th-28th FEBRUARY:
Miss Sarah will be visiting a school in Cambodia for a COBIS accreditation 

28th FEBRUARY:
Native readers session

28th FEBRUARY:
Thai presentation on the language changes for next year in the Veraphan Theatre

5th MARCH:
08:30 - KS1 Maths Workshop - Little Talk for Year 1 and 2 

HEALTHY TEETH WEEK
This week, the Reception children have been learning all about teeth and how to keep them healthy. We have enjoyed a variety of fun, tooth-related activities in class, including tooth-cleaning lessons and a special assembly. A big thank you to everyone who sent in their child’s toothbrush—it has been a great way to reinforce the importance of good dental hygiene. Don’t forget to visit your dentist for regular check-ups and keep those smiles shining bright!

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Boarding Life

BOARDING WEEK 2025
This year, we'll be celebrating Boarding Week just after half term, from 17th-21st February. It is a dedicated week to shine a spotlight on the heart of campus life and all that boarding encompasses. We look forward to showing you inside the houses, hearing first-hand accounts and highlighting fun events.

We are also organising a free sleepover for students in Year 9 and above on Wednesday, 19th February - to sign up simply complete this Boarding Sleepover Form which is open until Sunday, 16th February.

If your child is interested in part, weekly or full boarding, get in touch with admissions@rugbyschool.ac.th to arrange a free trial night.

Sport and Enrichment

NEW BLOG
In his latest blog, our Director of Sport, dives deeper into how sports can play a pivotal role in helping our children overcome the fear of failure.

Click here to read. 

SPORTS UPDATE
Last weekend saw over 150 students participating in sports tournaments across the region. We are thankful to all the coaches who gave up full days to provide these exciting opportunities for our students.

U18 JV BMAC Rugby Tournament
The senior boys have been training hard during their activities and were finally able to attend a six-school tournament hosted by NIST in Bangkok. During the tournament, the boys supported each other well and managed to win three very competitive games to progress to the final. ISB were the final competitors and our team managed to clinch the game 17-7 and were crowned champions. This was a fantastic achievement for the rugby programme.

U14 Softball at BPS
Our U14 softball teams were invited to their second tournament this season as students continue to develop their skills in this upcoming sport. With an expected mixture of wins and losses, the students had a fantastic experience and are excited about more fixtures in the future. 

U18 Basketball - D Prep Round Robin
Our first D Prep tournament was a great opportunity to ensure all students who are part of a basketball activity had the opportunity to compete. The students worked hard with both boys and girls finishing with one win and one loss.   

U18 Basketball - BISA Varsity and Junior Varsity End of Season Tournament
The senior basketballers closed their busy season with some incredible performances. Facing injuries, tiredness and a full Sunday of basketball, the teams battled through the day. Our Varsity boys finished second and our Junior Varsity boys finished 5th, while our Varsity girls finished third and our Junior Varsity girls finished second.  

U13 BISA End of Season Volleyball
The U13 volleyball teams headed to King's College for a full day of volleyball with 13 teams present. The effort and energy of our students was on show for everyone to see and the students chanted each other to many victories. Overall, the U13 students have greatly improved their volleyball skill set through the season and volleyball certainly has a bright future. Our boys and girls teams both finished in third place. 

U15 BISA End of Season Volleyball 
The senior volleyball players headed to different venues in Bangkok to play in their BISA end of season tournaments. The girls faced tough competition in Shrewsbury and Harrow however managed to finish in a respectable 5th place. The boys continued their improvement and overcame their midweek local loss to reach the final. Unfortunately despite playing well, they were beaten by Shrewsbury and finished in excellent second place.    

ESAC meet at GIS Rayong
Our Prep swimmers had a great day out in Rayong for the ESAC swimming meet with many top 3 finishes and a win in the U11 boys relay which rounded off the day.

Bangkok Prep U6-U11 Puppy Dash
Over 30 young swimmers took to the pools of Bangkok Prep for the day on Saturday as many personal best times were recorded and the swimmers shared plenty of happy team moments - well done to all involved.

Charity Sports Day with Pattaya Sports Club
On Saturday, over 100 children from six orphanages came to our School to enjoy the facilities and compete in various sports. The children participated in an official football tournament, a small athletics competition and also used the WEC to have friendly basketball and volleyball games. Special thanks goes to our RSTMAD team, Iysa P (Year 13 support levee), all senior student helpers and the teachers who came - all of their amazing work on the day enabled the event to go ahead and run smoothly.

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Community Events

SPRING CAMP
After the huge success of our Christmas Camp, we are thrilled to share that our incredible Spring Camp is back. Taking place from the 6th - 11th April 2025, our popular camp is now open for registration with a special 10% early bird discount as well as an extra 10% RST discount if you register before Sunday, 16th February. For more information and to register, please see the below poster. Our new camp website is also live so click here to learn more. 

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