Term 3 - 09 May 2025

Matters of Principal

Whole School

OPPIDAN MENTORING AWARDS
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that our School has achieved a Bronze Award in the Oppidan Mentoring Awards 2025 - a fantastic achievement, particularly as this is the first year of running the mentoring programme at RST. This award is a testament to the amazing work happening in our School to support the mentoring and character development for our E and D block students, 72 students in total, who are all actively and enthusiastically engaged.

Mrs Pearce, Head of LXX (Year 12) said "it is truly an honour to support and guide the Oppidan mentors. We are incredibly proud that nearly 30% of our Year 12 cohort chose to volunteer for this inaugural programme, demonstrating their commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of younger students within our community."

DIGITAL WELLBEING AND TOUCHLINE PRESENTATIONS
Roblox, a popular gaming platform, has recently updated its Safety Centre and parental controls. Find out more in the Digital Wellbeing section of the Digital Learning website.

In addition, for those who haven't been able to make our Touchline introduction presentations, our final live presentations take place next week on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May at 08:30 - 09:30 in the Veraphan Theatre.

Thank you to all the families who have attended the Touchline introduction presentations so far, we hope you have found them useful. If you cannot attend and wish to know more, there will be future training available and you may also book an appointment with Mr Burkhill. 

SAVE THE DATE
We are excited to share that our annual Charity Golf Day is back for 2025. This popular event will be held on Sunday, 28th September so save the date in your diaries and look out for more information coming soon.

ENGLISH ADVENTURE CAMP
Our brand-new English Adventure Camp is the perfect choice for families wanting to give their child a fun-filled summer camp experience, with the added benefit of boosting their English. Combining the expertise of our School's EAL team with the skillfully crafted fun of our holiday camps, this immersive week of learning and laughter offers 15 hours of English alongside a whole host of engaging activities. Of course, RST families will also be entitled to a 10% discount for this camp.

Click here to discover more or register.

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.

AIS E-WASTE DRIVE
From now 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 SOIRÉE
We are delighted to bring you our Summer Soirée, a brand new event for 2025. Following the huge 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. 

THAI NATIONALS SWIMMERS
The five swimmers who represented our School at the Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2025 recently met with our Principal, Mr Grindlay, in a warm and encouraging session where they shared their experiences and results. This recognition underscores their dedication and hard work as they continue to pursue their next goals. Once again, congratulations to Lilly Y8, Namtan Y10, Pat Y10, Vincent Y12 and Rebecca Y13, we are all incredibly proud of you. 

Senior

SAVE THE DATE: ERUC FAIR 2025 
Back by popular demand, the Eastern Region University Counsellors (ERUC) Global University Fair returns to Pattaya to connect students with over 100 global universities - all under one roof. Whether you're exploring options or ready to take the next step, this is your chance to discover what’s possible.

Sunday, 21 September 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
Central Pattaya (venue TBC)

SUPRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
The following essay writing competitions are a fantastic way for students to engage in a supra-curricular activity. Please see below and click on the relevant links for more information.

Bennington College Young Writers Awards: A free-to-enter competition which runs from 1st September to 1st November. Students in Years 10 to 13 can submit poetry, a short story or an essay. A first, second and third place winner is selected in each category and awarded cash prizes and scholarships.

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest: The 14th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world and become advocates for positive change. Students aged 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate. Deadline is 9th June.

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.

15th MAY:
Digital Media and Design Showcase

23rd MAY:
Senior RSTPA Meeting

30th MAY:
Half term

UK ALUMNI VISIT
Our Head of Senior School, Mr Groves and our Higher Education Adviser, Mr Markes, were in London recently visiting universities and reconnecting with alumni. The visit saw them meeting with admissions staff from various institutions in the capital and catching up with former students at our inaugural UK alumni reunion. The event was part of our School's commitment to staying connected with our graduates and learning from their experiences beyond RST. These connections are not only valuable in celebrating their success but also in creating a global network of alumni who can support and inspire current students.

Read more about the alumni reunion and the UK visit in our latest blog post here. 

HOUSE WATER POLO
Our first-ever Inter-House Water Polo competition made a big impression, both in and out of the pool. Hosted at the WEC swimming pools, the event brought together F and E Block (Year 9 and 10) students who stepped up with courage, competitive energy and strong sportsmanship. The atmosphere was electric, with house chants ringing out as teams battled through a series of thrilling and closely fought matches.

Just as the final round was gaining momentum, a lightning warning forced an early end to the competition. Although the matches could not be completed, the results were confirmed based on performances up to that point.

In the girls’ competition, Rupert Brooke took third place, Southfield came second and Tudor House secured a well-deserved first. For the boys, Town House placed third while School House and Sheriff House shared the top spot in a tie.

We are already looking forward to the return of water polo next year, hopefully with clearer skies. In the meantime, attention now shifts to the upcoming Inter-House Table Tennis competition.

Prep

MUSIC RECITALS
Over the next two weeks, families will have the opportunity to witness the incredible talent that lies within our School's instrumental programme at our Prep Music Recitals. Get ready to be amazed by our outstanding young musicians as they showcase their dedication and skill. Come along and offer your support to these budding instrumentalists in their musical endeavours.

Please note that a detailed schedule of performers and performance requirements has been individually emailed to all parents and students.

MUSIC ON THE MOVE
Music on the Move is a 5-day music camp for musicians of all ages and abilities presented by PGVIM. The camp takes place in Khao Yai from 16th to 20th July, where students will focus on developing skills in chamber music, taught by international instructors. Additionally, the camp aims to enhance public performance skills in a creative context suitable for the 21st Century.

Applications for students who are interested in participating in this project will be accepted from now until 31st May and a limited number of scholarships are also available. 

Click here for more information.

Please note that this camp is a separate entity and not associated in any way with Rugby School Thailand. 

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 close on Friday, 6th June.

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

12th MAY:
RSTPA Cooking Class - Italy

13th MAY:
08:10-12:10: Year 8 Outdoor Education Centre 
08:15-09:15: Year 4 Parent Presentation - Moving to Year 5 (Veraphan Theatre)

14th MAY:
08:10-09:20: Year 3 House Basketball (Parents Invited)
09:25-10:35: Year 6 House Basketball (Parents Invited)
12:45-13:45: Prep Music Recital (Veraphan Theatre)
14:45-15:55: Year 5 House Basketball (Parents Invited)
16:00-17:00: U11 T Ball v Regents (home)
16:10-17:00: Prep Music Recital (Veraphan Theatre)
17:10-18:00: Prep Music Recital (Veraphan Theatre)

15th MAY:
08:10-09:20: Year 8 House Football (Parents Invited)
08:30-09:30: Parent Presentation on Touchline: An introduction to our all-in-one central School system (Veraphan Theatre)

16th MAY:
08:10-09:20: Year 4 House Football (Parents Invited)
08:30-09:30: Parent Presentation on Touchline: An introduction to our all-in-one central School system (Veraphan Theatre)
09:25-10:35: Year 7 House Football (Parents Invited)

17th MAY:
U11 T Ball v BPS (away)
U11 Volleyball v BPS (away)
U13 Touch Rugby BISA Tourament at Harrow
U13 Badminton BISA Tournament at SHR

18th MAY:
RSTMAD hosting Tamar at the Outdoor Education Centre (RSTMAD Reps Invited)

YEAR 3 THAI TRIP
Our Year 3 classes enjoyed a wonderful Thai Cultural Trip to Baan Roi Sao in the Takhian Tia community. The students experienced a way of life close to nature and explored traditional Thai wisdom through creative hands-on activities. They made eco-friendly fabric bags using real leaves and flowers, tried tie-dyeing with natural dyes from coconut husks and even learned to make khanom tom – a traditional Thai sweet coloured with natural ingredients. It was a joyful day filled with learning, creativity and the warm guidance of local community members. The students had a great time discovering the beauty of Thai culture outside the classroom.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ASSEMBLY
In last week's assembly, we were honoured to be joined by Noah (Year 13), who is RST's student support representative in the Levée. Noah took a break from revising for their A level exams to help us reflect on our identity and the identity of our close circle of friends. Focusing on the RST values of global mindedness and respect, we looked at how fortunate we are in an International School to be surrounded by people from around the world with diverse identities. We encouraged students to be aware of people online who seek to divide people based on their identity for their own ends, and how we at RST can stand up for our values and create a community where everyone is respected and belongs. Thank you, Noah and good luck in your exams! 

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Pre-Prep

UNWELL CHILDREN
If your child has a fever or is unwell, we kindly ask that parents keep them at home to help prevent the spread of germs. Giving children medicine and then sending them to School only masks their symptoms which then come out again later in the day when the medicine has worn off. Nurse Koy is very careful to ensure she checks children with symptoms and if they are deemed to be unwell then they must go home. We understand that this may not always be convenient for parents but it is important that children who are unwell get the rest they need at home. We ask for your support by not sending in unwell children and to collect them from School should the Nurse request this. Your cooperation is truly appreciated. 

ART COMPETITION
Our annual Art Competition saw a fantastic range of creative entries this year, all inspired by the theme 'All About the Weather'. With so many imaginative pieces, it was a tough decision — but our jury from Prep and Senior managed to select three wonderful winners. Well done to all and a big thank you to everyone who participated.

Second runner up: Mia (Year 2)
First runner up: Aobaun (Year 1)
Winner: Phila (Reception)

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).

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 

21st MAY:
Year 1 Class Assembly - Sharks and Ducks

23rd MAY:
Performing Arts Show (Music and Dance) - 9am in the Pre-Prep Assembly Hall (open to parents of those participating) 

27th MAY:
Computing Big Talk - oversharing and staying safe online - 8:30am 

28th MAY:
Year 1 class Assembly - Flamingos and Turtles

30th MAY - 3rd JUNE:
Half Term 

HAND TO HAND VISIT
Year 2 had a wonderful time engaging with the Hand to Hand children’s foundation on their recent visit. Through dancing, playing and creating beautiful art, the children connected with the foundation’s message of kindness, support and community. It was a joyful and meaningful experience filled with fun and learning. We are always grateful to be able to offer such experiences to our children and to have the opportunity to work so closely with the Hand to Hand foundation. 

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TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC
Our children brought their favourite teddy bears (and other stuffed animals) to School last Friday and wore their best pyjamas as we celebrated our annual Teddy Bears' Picnic. We spent the day developing our speaking and listening skills, sharing fun facts about our teddy bears and describing them to our friends. Pre-Nursery and Nursery had a special morning picnic with yummy teddy bear cookies, while Reception and KS1 had an exciting picnic lunch in the hall - we even had a visit from a teddy bear that looked suspiciously like Miss Sarah! It was another super day for Pre-Prep and we look forward to our teddies all returning to see us again next year.

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Boarding Life

RUPERT BROOKE OPEN HOUSE
Last Friday Rupert Brooke opened its doors for families of day girls who wanted to discover more about boarding in Senior School. Mrs Windsor and the RB boarding team loved the opportunity to show off their wonderful boarding house and everything it offers. If you weren't able to attend but would like a tour, please contact jwindsor@rugbyschool.ac.th

To gain a better insight into our boarding houses, head over to our boarding Instagram page. 

Community Events

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.

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.

Social Media and More

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