Term 2 - 28 February 2025
Matters of Principal
Whole School
Announcements
FOOTBALL ROYALTY VISITING RST
We are incredibly excited to announce that on Monday, 3rd March, our School will be hosting two footballing legends: Gianfranco Zola and Ruud Gullit! This is a unique opportunity for our students and community to meet and be inspired by two of the most iconic figures in football history.
Gianfranco Zola, a Premier League Hall of Famer, is renowned for his magical performances at Chelsea FC, while Ruud Gullit, a Ballon d'Or winner, captivated audiences with his dynamic play for Chelsea FC, AC Milan and the Netherlands.
They will be coaching and working with some of our students and parents are very welcome to come along to watch (Football Pitch 4 by the WEC Car Park):
1:30pm - 2pm: U13 boys and girls coaching session
2:30pm - 3pm: U15 + senior boys and girls coaching session
This extraordinary visit will also reunite our Head of Football, Matt Birnie, whose previous role at Chelsea FC has allowed him to get to know these footballing greats. We are immensely grateful to Mr Torresani for facilitating this incredible event.
If you would like to see them later in the day, do sign up for the Megacity Golf event on Monday evening:
RSTPA SUSTAINABLE MARKET
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our first Sustainable Market event last month. We are delighted to be hosting another event and invite you to join us on Friday, 7th March from 4pm. The market will be held underneath the link-bridge outside the Senior library.
Reminders
RSTPA COOKING CLASS - NEW DATE
The next session of our RSTPA Cooking Class exploring flavours from France, will now take place on Monday, 25th March.
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.
COMMUNITY REPS NEEDED
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 and work together to celebrate and nurture multilingualism, multiliteracy and multiculturalism 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.
Dates for your Diary
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 3:30pm.
GUEST SPEAKER - SPORT PERFORMANCE
Join us as we welcome Dr Andy Schillinger, Director of Rehabilitation at Miskawaan Health Group, for an insightful session on holistic recovery and performance optimisation on Friday, 7th March in the Senior Science Lecture Theatre at 4pm. We invite students, parents and staff to join this talk. Please see the below poster for more information.
Highlight of the Week
FOBISIA SWIMMING
For 3 days, we hosted the FOBISIA Swimming 2025 competition. Over 500 swimmers supported by their parents from various schools across Asia competed in our 50-metre pool, enjoying the well-organised events and our impressive campus. The RST Swim Team delivered outstanding performances, securing a spot in the top 10 overall rankings. The team earned numerous medals, including a trophy in the girls 12-years-old category, where Lilly (Y8) achieved a commendable second-place. In our Senior team, a special mention goes to Pat (Y10) for finishing 4th in the boys 14-years-old category.
Congratulations to all of our swimmers for their exceptional achievements:
Year 5: Fred, Natsuki, Miron, David, Amy, O'neill, Allen, Chapter
Year 6: Lea, Sunny, Ella
Year 7: Julie, Porch, Juju, Paul, Chris, Emily
Year 8: Simeon, James, Lilly, Mangkorn, Kin
Year 9: Jennifer, Simon, Regan, Jake
Year 10: Leander, Namtan, Aiden, Pat
Year 11: Amara, Ethan
Year 12: Vincent
Year 13: Rebecca
Senior
Announcements
FUTURE PATHWAYS - LECTURE SERIES
We invite students and parents to join us on Thursday, 24th April, where we will be joined by Dr Kamran Yunus, Admissions Tutor at Downing College, University of Cambridge for our next Future Pathways lecture.
AUSTRALIA AND UK UNIVERSITY FAIR
One Education are hosting a University Fair in Bangkok on Sunday, 16th March. Please see the below poster for more information.
Reminders
STUDY TOURS 2025
One Education have again partnered with CETA, a Thai licenced tour operator, to launch a new set of summer programmes following a successful first run in December last year where a group of 15 students from Thai international schools travelled to Melbourne. Students will have the opportunity to experience life on campus, connect with student ambassadors and sample faculty led workshops. Further information is available on our summer school page.
RST UNIVERSITY FAIR
We are excited to be hosting a university fair on Thursday, 6th March from 4pm -6pm in the Senior Dining Hall. Students and parents are invited to join us and meet with representatives from some leading institutions.
AUSTRALIA UNIVERSITY ROADSHOW
We are delighted once again to be hosting top Australian Universities at our School on Tuesday, 18th March from 16:00-17:00 in the Science Lecture Theatre and Senior Library.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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.
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.
Dates for your Diary
7th MARCH:
Parent Teacher Meeting - F Block
8th MARCH:
SAT exam
11th MARCH:
PSAT exam
12th MARCH:
Drama exam - devised piece
14th MARCH:
School closed for Exeat
Highlights
ACOUSTIC GUITAR CLUB
The Acoustic Guitar Club has been a popular activity choice where students come together to explore melodies, refine their technique and enjoy the art of playing the guitar. With a mix of beginners and more experienced players, sessions are filled with strumming, picking and the occasional impromptu jam. Students get to select what pieces they would like to work on including both classic acoustic pieces and modern favourites, developing confidence in their playing while honing essential skills. The club, run by Dr Woodward, provides a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, where students can share tips, experiment with different styles and build their musical repertoire.
DIGITAL MEDIA AND DESIGN TRIP
Our creative AS and A Level Digital Media and Design students took a day trip to Bangkok before half term to explore the Talat Noi neighbourhood. Their aim was to gather together photographic and film research for their upcoming work. After visiting the historic Talat Noi neighbourhood, students visited the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre to experience the Biernale exhibition alongside other interesting forms of art and photography. It is always a pleasant experience visiting the city and seeing life through a different lens.
HOUSE CHESS
Last week saw the inaugural House Chess competition with students from F Block to XX competing against each other across 5 intense rounds of blitz chess. Many excellent games were played across the competition with students trying their best to outwit their opponents and win points for their House, some playing with limited experience but demonstrating great sportsmanship. Students showcased their House spirit alongside their respect for each other and the game with spectators (silently) cheering on their House, and sharing words of encouragement and support between rounds. The much-anticipated results will be announced in the next Whole School assembly.
Prep
Announcements
WIZARD OF OZ YEAR 8 PRODUCTION
Ticket bookings are now open for our Year 8 families to come and watch the Wizard of Oz production. Shows will be held across two dates in the Veraphan Theatre - Thursday, 27th March at 14:00-15:00 with the Emerald Cast and Friday, 28th March at 14:00-15:00 with the Ruby Cast. Please note all students will perform in both shows, with varying lead roles as indicated on the cast list. For details of the cast list and to book tickets, please click here.
Reminders
PREP MUSIC RECITAL
The next recital will take place on Wednesday, 19th March and registration is now open. Students that have lessons externally can register via this link, while RST instrumental students will be registered by their teachers. Registrations close on Friday, 7th March.
WORLD BOOK DAY
World Book Day is coming up on Thursday, 6th March. Students can come into School dressed as a book character of their choice. They must also bring in a prop from a book that they will discuss in their English lessons.
BOOK FAIR
Our Book Fair will be back again on Thursday, 13th March.
Dates for your Diary
1st MARCH:
Please see SOCS for the Saturday Enrichment and Sport Programme
08:30-12:30: Year 8 Wizard of Oz Rehearsal in the Veraphan Theatre
13:30-16:00: Wizard of Oz Rehearsal for Principals and Tech in the Veraphan Theatre
U9, U11 & U13 Internal Tennis Tournament
U11 Football v Bangkok Prep (Away)
U13 Basketball v Regents (Away)
3rd MARCH:
U11 Basketball v Tara Patana (Home)
6th MARCH:
World Book Day
7th MARCH:
AES Kaze Trip for Y7-9
8th MARCH:
Please see SOCS for the Saturday Enrichment and Sport Programme
U12 Football RST Invitational
09:00-12:00: Scholaship Assessment Day (Invite only)
U11 Badminton v RIS (Away)
9th-12th MARCH:
U13 FOBISIA Golf
Highlights
RESIDENTIALS RECAP
Our latest blog post takes you on a journey through all of our Prep School residential trips, from Year 4's fun-filled sleepover to Year 8's Kanchanaburi adventure. Each year group experienced a unique and enriching adventure, filled with learning, laughter and lasting memories. Click the link below to read all about the incredible experiences our students enjoyed.
Prep Residentials blog
RST CHRONICLE
Welcome to the 12th Edition of the RST Chronicle. As we have entered a new activities block, we say goodbye to our old reporters and a huge hello to our new reporters. Our team now consists of: Alex, Jack, Skyler, Kinta, Copter, Shivaans, Emmet and Eita.
Pre-Prep
Announcements
100 DAYS OF SCHOOL
With over 100 days of School behind us, it has been so rewarding to see the children's growth as they navigate the School with confidence, comfortably approaching staff for assistance and interacting with peers. Their increased resilience is evident in how they manage separation from their carers upon arrival and are able to demonstrate an understanding of School rules and routines. The most striking development is their English communication. We have overheard many conversations at lunch and playtime which demonstrates their remarkable language progress and we are particularly delighted by their eagerness to ask questions and seek information. The children are happy to engage their teachers and particularly Miss Sarah, in conversations about everything from their hairstyles to their dietary choices, providing invaluable opportunities to practice speaking and listening in English.
This inquisitive spirit is key to their learning, so please continue encouraging your children to ask questions.
We also celebrated 100 days of School by kicking things off with a maths-themed Wake and Shake, getting everyone energised and ready for the day. The day was filled with fun, exciting maths games and plenty of learning. The costumes were also absolutely amazing and it was truly a fantastic way to mark this milestone - here’s to many more days of fun and learning ahead.
MAD JUNIORS' LATEST PROJECT
The MAD Juniors have come up with an excellent plan to make playtimes even more fun by making up different interactive games that everyone can play together. They brainstormed about different games that were easy to understand and fun to play. They had many ideas which Miss Lurica helped them with by writing the instructions and also took pictures of what the games look like to make sure they were inclusive and that everyone could understand. The project was a big success on the playground and we saw many friends being Go for it Gorillas and trying out new games on the playground.
Reminders
WORLD BOOK DAY
Thursday, 6th March is World Book Day. Children can come into School dressed as their favourite book character.
Dates for Your Diary
5th MARCH:
08:30 - KS1 Maths Workshop - Little Talk for Year 1 and 2
6th MARCH:
World Book Day - children can dress up as a book character and parents are invited to read in class with your child from 8:00-8:30am and attend the Book Day Parade at 8:40am
10th MARCH:
STEAM WEEK- lots of fun for the children exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths
13th MARCH:
Book Fair
14th MARCH:
School closed for Exeat
19th MARCH:
Nursery Reading Workshop for Nursery parents 8:30am
Activity Come and See session- doors open at 4:10 to 4:40pm
26th MARCH:
Spring Show 1 : 9:00am Rabbits, Butterflies, Zebras, Foxes, Lions
28th MARCH:
Spring Show 2 : 9:00am Fish, Elephants, Monkeys, Geckos, Toucans
Highlights
FIRST SWIMMING COMPETITION
Our Year 1 and 2 swimmers made a splash at the Bangkok Prep Puppy Dash in late January, diving into their very first competitive swimming event. They showed incredible determination and skill, impressing everyone with their hard work and earning a fantastic collection of medals. This was a brilliant start to their competitive journey, and we're thrilled to see their enthusiasm and progress in the pool. Congratulations to all our young swimmers for their outstanding performance.
RECEPTION BIKES TO SCHOOL
Last week, our Reception classes took part in 'Bikes to School' week. The children had a fantastic time testing their balancing skills, exploring body control and learning how to manage space around them while riding. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to build confidence and enjoy the outdoors. Safety was our top priority, and all the children wore helmets throughout the activities. A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this week such a fun and educational experience.
RECEPTION TRIP TO DINOSAUR KINGDOM
Our Reception children had such a fantastic time on their recent trip to Dinosaur Kingdom. The children had so much fun digging for dinosaur bones in the sand, cuddling baby dinosaurs, feeding the fish and exploring the animal enclosures. After all the excitement, a delicious lunch was enjoyed together. It was a fantastic adventure that left everyone smiling—and very tired. A huge thank you to all who made it possible.
Sport and Enrichment
Sport
SPORTS UPDATE
RST sport leaped straight back into action with many big events taking place over the last week. Thank you to all the staff and students for making these events possible.
U15 RST Football Invitational
5 boys and 5 girls teams competed in the Saturday morning heat in a 9-a-side football tournament held at our School. The boys recovered from a first round 4-0 loss to eventually lose 1-0 in the final against the same team. The girls played well throughout the tournament but unfortunately lost in the final where they were narrowly beaten by Wisdom Academy 2-1. Two second-place finishes for the RST teams were credible results against strong competition.
U18 Girls Basketball Tournament at ASB
Our U18 girls team entered an out-of-season tournament and travelled to ASB GV for basketball fixtures. The girls at full strength, competed well and eventually overcame a tough semi-final loss to finish overall in third place.
Community Events
SPRING CAMP
We are getting closer and closer to our Spring Camp which takes place from the 6th - 11th April 2025. If you missed out on our early bird offer there is no need to worry as we still have an exclusive 10% discount for RST families! For more information and to register, please see the below poster. Our new camp website is also live so click here to learn more.
WSA CAMPS
Join the Wisdom Sports Camp and train with professional international coaches - all abilities are welcome to join so no experience is needed. There is limited availability so if you would like your child to take part, sign up now. Contact details to register are below.
Call: 099 289 6454
LINE: @wisdomsports
Social Media and More
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