Term 3 - 02 May 2025

Matters of Principal

Whole School

AIS E-WASTE DRIVE
The Prep Eco Team would like to announce in collaboration with the Pre-Prep and Senior School, the start of our brand new e-waste collection drive. In partnership with AIS, we will be providing collection points for the community to help everyone manage their electronic waste in a responsible way. The drive has been organised to safely collect and recycle electronic waste which helps to prevent materials like lead and mercury building up in landfills.

From Wednesday, 7th May until the end of Term 3, we will have e-waste collection points at the following locations:
Prep School entrance
Senior reception
Pre-Prep entrance

Items that can be left at our collection points include: power banks, mobile phones, tablets, batteries, charging cables and earphones.

Please note that any personal data should be removed from devices before leaving it at our collection points. 

SUMMER SOIREE
We are delighted to bring you our Summer Soirée, a brand new event for 2025. Following the delightful success of our Winter and Spring Galas, we invite our RST community to this charming evening of music and live performances. This will be a wonderful evening for anyone who appreciates the magic of live music and we've made sure the event is perfectly timed for a delightful night out without a late finish. Please see the below poster for more information. 

Tickets are free of charge and will be released on Monday, 12th May at the Senior Reception. 

SCHOOL CLOSED ON MONDAY
A reminder that the School will be closed on Monday, 5th May and will reopen as normal on Tuesday, 6th May. 

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

PARENT ID BADGES
To enhance campus safety, all adults on campus are required to wear an ID badge with a designated coloured lanyard. Parents can obtain a lanyard at the main Reception area. If you have a red visitor's lanyard, please return it to Reception or security personnel as soon as possible and do not take it home with you. If your lanyard cannot access the security gate, please visit Reception to have your lanyard updated.

This measure helps our staff quickly identify authorised individuals on campus and ensure the safety of all our students. Our staff and security have been instructed to ask for identification when encountering a person without a lanyard and ID badge. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our School a safe and secure environment.

SUMMER CAMP
The Early-Bird discount has now ended but our School families can still receive their RST 10% discount. To sign up, click the below link and secure your child's place at our incredible Summer Camp!

ซัมเมอร์แคมป์
ส่วนลด Early-Bird สิ้นสุดลงแล้ว แต่ยังมีส่วนลด 10% สำหรับนักเรียน RST หากผู้ปกครองต้องการลงทะเบียนซัมเมอร์แคมป์ให้กับลูกๆ โปรดคลิกที่ลิงก์ด้านล่างนี้!

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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.

FOREST SCHOOL TRAINING
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting Forest School training (Levels 1, 2 and 3) this August, led by the esteemed Sarah Blackwell and her expert team. This training will offer invaluable insights and practical skills whether you are just beginning to explore the enriching principles of Forest School or are a seasoned practitioner seeking to deepen your expertise. Level 1 is a one-day introductory course, while Levels 2 and 3 are in-depth five-day programmes. Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge essential for establishing and leading successful Forest School initiatives. For full details and registration information, please contact napattra@rugbyschool.ac.th or scan the QR code on the below poster.

Senior

VIRTUAL AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY FAIR
One Education are hosting a virtual Australian University Fair on Wednesday, 14th May from 6-8pm. There will be 10 Australian universities in attendance with representatives offering one-to-one admission advice. The Zoom link for this event will be shared after registration. Please see the below poster for more details. 

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESENTATION
At the end of last term, we were delighted to host a virtual lecture with the University of Chicago. Eloise Hyman, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, led an engaging session that offered our students a valuable inside look at how highly selective US universities decide who to admit.

The full presentation is available to view 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: 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.

5th MAY:
School closed

15th MAY:
Digital Media and Design Showcase

23rd MAY:
Senior RSTPA Meeting

30th MAY:
Half term

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
We had the pleasure of welcoming back Dr Kamran Yunis, a Fellow in Chemical Engineering at Downing College, University of Cambridge. In addition to his academic role, Dr Yunis serves as Associate Teaching Professor, Undergraduate Tutor, Admissions Tutor and Director of Studies - bringing a wealth of experience and insight to our students.

In a thought-provoking talk, Dr Yunis unpacked the unique collegiate system and tutorial-based teaching style that sets Cambridge apart. At the heart of his message was the idea of "best fit", encouraging students to seek environments where they will be academically and personally fulfilled - a principle closely aligned with our School's own ethos.

He stressed that while certain careers like medicine, engineering or law require specific degrees, students should feel empowered to choose subjects that truly excite them. Regardless of discipline, all degrees foster key transferrable skills - especially critical thinking, analytical reasoning and the ability to construct and challenge ideas - skills that are highly sought after in today’s evolving job market.

Dr Yunis also offered practical advice on how to approach the Cambridge application process, including tips on writing compelling personal statements. Students even got a chance to explore sample interview questions, designed not just to test knowledge but to assess how applicants think.

A central theme of the session was the importance of supracurricular engagement - going beyond the syllabus to deepen subject knowledge and develop critical thinking. Dr Yunis made it clear this isn’t about ticking boxes but about asking questions and developing intellectual curiosity. He recommended resources such as myheplus.com, TED Talks, MOOCs, museums and journals.

The talk also highlighted the Downing College Summer Programme - a valuable opportunity for students to immerse themselves in university-level learning. Our Deputy Head Girl, Phoenix, took part last summer. The experience opened her eyes to new ways of thinking and helped confirm her passion for Natural Sciences - a course she will now pursue at Downing College. We’re incredibly proud of her achievement and growth.

Thank you, Dr Yunis, for your ongoing support of our students and for reminding us that education is not just about answers - it’s about asking better questions.

Prep

EARTH DAY ASSEMBLY
Last week, all 21 MAD representatives presented the assemblies they had written for their peers on the theme of Earth Day. They spent many weeks collaborating on how best to deliver the important message that Earth Day stands for and stood confidently on stage to make the whole of the Prep School more globally minded.
On Monday, your kind donations raised a fantastic 36,621 THB which will be split as below (based on where the students wanted their donation to go).

Hope For Strays: 15,260 THB
Wildlife Rescue Foundation of Thailand: 9,251 THB
Green Fins: 12,110 THB

Our MAD reps are a force to be reckoned with and we're so grateful for your support in making their efforts a possibility.

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.

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: 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).

3rd MAY:
U11 & U12 Basketball v WSA

5th MAY:
School closed for Exeat

6th MAY:
U13 ISGT at Wellington

7th MAY:
08:10-12:10: 7R and 7S Geography Field Trip to Khao Mai Kaew

8th MAY:
08:10-12:10: 7M, 7A and 7P Geography Field Trip to Khao Mai Kaew

9th MAY:
Bangkok Junior Science Competition
U11 and U13 Football Tournament at Bangkok Prep School
08:15-09:15: Moving to Year 4 - Transition Presentation for Year 3 Parents

10th MAY:
U11 and U13 Football Tournament at Bangkok Prep School
U11 Volleyball v RIS (away)

Pre-Prep

SECURITY UPDATE
The School has welcomed a new security team (PCS) this week who will be focusing on security on the site, parking and access. With this in mind, we wish to remind those families using the back entrance near Pre-Prep to ensure they always have a parent ID badge. Families will also need to ensure that their vehicle is registered in our system and an RST sticker is displayed on the vehicle in order to gain access to the School grounds. 

These are not new requirements, but standard procedures that will be followed up by the security team. If you have not registered your car please do so by visiting admin or the Pre-Prep office for guidance.  Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Pre-Prep safe. 

YOUNG INTERPRETER SCHEME
Our Young Interpreter Scheme is an initiative that we are very proud of. Recently, one of our Year 2 Young Interpreters, Himari, received a special recognition sticker from Miss Sarah to reward the amazing work that she has done in using her Young Interpreter skills to comfort a Japanese speaking child. Himari also helped another new Japanese speaking child find their classroom by using her translation skills. We are all incredibly proud of how Himari has used the Young Interpreter Scheme (YIS) core skills of empathy, compassion and active listening to be a supportive friend to new arrivals and those new to English at RST. 

RUBY THE TORTOISE
On Wednesday, 30th April, our resident tortoise Ruby, laid over 90 eggs which have now been taken to be looked after. Luckily, the children were able to see Ruby's eggs before they were taken away and we are hopeful that some of her eggs will hatch in around 3 months time.

NAMED ITEMS
Please ensure that your child's name is clearly written or labelled on all water bottles and clothes. We have a collection of lost property at Pre-Prep without any names so please do check the shelves if you are missing something.  Named items will be returned to the rightful owners. 

TOUCHLINE PRESENTATIONS
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).

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 

14th MAY:
Little Talk for Reception and Year 1: Forest School - learn about Forest School and join in an outdoor session (wear sensible clothing for outdoors) 

15th MAY:
Year 2 visit to the OEC

16th MAY:
Come and See (Maths focus) - Parents come at 2:45pm-3:15pm to their child's classroom 

EARTH DAY
This year we celebrated Earth Day for the first time in Pre-Prep, taking the day to learn more about the importance of taking care of animals and our planet. The children enjoyed wearing their animal themed hats, masks and headbands to School, thank you to our parents and families who helped create or buy these. We are also very grateful to those of who you donated money or dog food, we were very pleased with the amount we were able to contribute to the collection, which will all be sent to the charity, The Animal Army. 

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ART WEEK
Last week was a vibrant celebration of creativity in Pre-Prep as we immersed ourselves in Art week. The culmination of the week saw the Oval transformed into a breathtaking open-air gallery, showcasing a stunning collection of artwork all centred around our "Wonderful World" theme. Each class embarked on an artistic journey to different corners of the globe with their explorations coming to life through a delightful array of materials and techniques. A particular highlight that brought smiles to many faces were the ingenious Selfie Art Walls crafted by each year group which provided the perfect backdrop for parents to capture a special moment with their budding artists.

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Sport and Enrichment

SPORTS UPDATE

RST Lightning Swim Meet
Last weekend, we proudly hosted the second edition of the RST Lightning Swim Meet, an event that marked a significant milestone in our School's history. The meet welcomed an impressive number of participants, with over 400 swimmers taking part – a huge increase of 100 participants from the previous year. The atmosphere was vibrant, with swimmers demonstrating exceptional performances and a strong sense of team spirit.

The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly our swimmers' achievement of securing first place overall which demonstrates their remarkable improvement from a fourth-place finish last year. We are incredibly proud of the  dedication and efforts of all our swimmers. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this victory possible.

BISA Football Tournament
RST was delighted to welcome seven schools to campus for the BISA End of Season Football Tournament, featuring competitions for Under 13 and Under 15 boys and girls. Despite the extremely hot conditions, all teams showed tremendous spirit and resilience, delivering exciting matches throughout the day. Our Under 13 boys shone brightly, playing with exceptional skill and teamwork to be crowned tournament champions on penalties. Meanwhile, the Under 15 girls demonstrated great determination and talent, earning a well-deserved 3rd place finish. Across all age groups, it was fantastic to see such high levels of participation, sportsmanship and passion for the game.

Under-11 Badminton at BISA End of Season Festival
Our Under-11 badminton team traveled to the BISA End of Season Festival at King's College, Bangkok, where nine of our students competed in numerous matches. The players gained valuable match-play experience, showing great improvement and commitment throughout the morning's carousel of singles and doubles matches.

Congratulations to all our athletes who participated and excelled in these events and thank you to all the coaches who led teams.

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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

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 until 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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