Term 1 - 10 October 2025

Matters of Principal

Whole School

SENIOR SCHOOL & BOARDING OPEN DAY - FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 6-8
On Saturday, 1st November, from 9-11.30am, we are hosting an Open Day for parents and students from Years 6-8 to explore and learn more about our amazing Senior School facilities.

During the morning, there will be an introductory talk about Senior School and the curriculum, followed by tours guided by our student leaders. During the tours, you will be able to see learning in action and talk to the Senior School staff. There will also be an opportunity to view the boarding houses and learn more about our flexible boarding options. 

To help us with our planning, please complete this Google form to confirm your attendance.

ROYAL CLIFF JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS THAILAND
We are pleased to share with you an invitation to participate in this tennis championship taking place in November at Fitz Club – Racquets, Health & Fitness, part of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya. 

Returning by popular demand, the 4th edition of this acclaimed tournament welcomes young players aged 4 to 14, regardless of experience level. It provides an excellent platform for junior athletes to develop their skills, connect with fellow players and earn points towards their national ranking.

The event is thoughtfully designed as a family-friendly experience, featuring:

• Engaging games and activity booths from Funtasea – Kids Club
• Recovery and sports massage services by Vitala
• Spa treatments by professional therapists from Cliff Spa
• A special welcome pack sponsored by Supersports and K-Swiss
• Refreshing beverages from Carabao and high-quality competition tennis balls from Tecnifibre
• Live food stations, buffet dinner and live music

This promises to be an enjoyable weekend for the entire family in a vibrant yet relaxed setting.

Special thanks to the following sponsors: Supersports, K-Swiss, Carabao, Tecnifibre, Tennis-10 and Vitala.

Registration is open until 24th October 2025. Secure your spot by registering at: www.royalcliff.com/rcjt

BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
Rugby School Thailand’s Health Centre, in partnership with Banglamung Hospital, is organising a Blood Donation Drive right here at RST.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and make a direct, life-saving impact. Every drop counts - your contribution can help save lives and make a real difference for those in need. We warmly invite all eligible members of our community to participate.

Here’s how you can join:
Check your eligibility: Eligibility Guidelines
Sign up to donate: Blood Donation Survey

Donation Date: 21st November 2025
Registration Deadline: 31st October 2025, 5pm

Once the donor list is confirmed, we will contact all participants with further details. If you have any questions, please email us at nurse@rugbyschool.ac.th

Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness. Together, let’s make this blood donation drive a success and help give the gift of life!

There are no reminders this week.

13th OCTOBER:
King Chulalongkorn Day - Public Holiday (School closed)

17th OCTOBER:
International Day

Half Term Begins

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ON KHUN BOW
Khun Bow teaches singing to our students and is one of the 27 highly accomplished Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) who come to RST each week. Watch this short spotlight video to find out more about the experience she brings to singing lessons.

RSTPA COOKERY CLASS: ENGLAND
Our English cookery class on Monday was a great success. Thank you to everyone involved! The next class will be a taste of the Philippines on Monday, 3rd November. 

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional celebrations in Chinese culture, symbolising reunion, gratitude and the harvest moon.

Prep students learnt about mooncakes - the traditional food of the Mid-Autumn Festival - and created a lovely video to wish everyone “Happy Mid-Autumn Festival” in Mandarin, which you can find here on our social media!

The Senior School Mandarin teachers celebrated the festival with Chinese boarding students, creating a warm and festive atmosphere that united everyone.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS' GOLF TOUR (ISGT)
The Rugby School Thailand golf team got their 2025/26 International Schools’ Golf Tour season underway at Shrewsbury’s event, hosted at the prestigious Siam Country Club in Bangkok. Competing against 16 top international schools, our golfers delivered an excellent team performance in challenging, breezy conditions.

David J impressed with a superb round of 74, securing 3rd place in Flight C (U13 Boys), while Jimmy Z in Flight B (U16 Boys) also showed great consistency, posting a solid 76. Their efforts helped the boys’ team to finish tied 5th overall - just two shots shy of a podium finish.

The team now turns its focus to the KIS Invitational at Robinswood on 27th October, looking to build on this strong start to the season.

Senior

There are no announcements this week.

LOST & FOUND
If students have lost an item, they should contact the School secretaries, who can help them look in the Lost & Found room. On Friday, 17th October, we will put all lost and found items out on display for students and parents to check. We are only able to store items for a limited amount of time and will donate any unclaimed items after the end of Term 1. 

13th OCTOBER:
King Chulalongkorn Day - Public Holiday (School closed)

15th OCTOBER:
HE Breakfast Briefing: University of California Santa Cruz

17th OCTOBER:
International Day

Half Term Begins

PYATHAI HOSPITAL INTERNSHIP
In August, eight of our students participated in an exciting internship at Phyathai Hospital Sriracha. Over the course of three days, they rotated through several hospital departments and observed daily work in healthcare. As a group, the students said of the experience:

“This internship gave us an unforgettable glimpse into the medical profession. We saw how knowledge, teamwork and compassion come together in patient care. We also realised how much responsibility and resilience are required of doctors and medical staff.

We are deeply grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff at Phyathai Hospital Sriracha for welcoming us, teaching us and allowing us to observe their work so closely. This experience not only broadened our understanding of medicine but also strengthened our motivation to pursue it as a future career.”

EQUITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS NETWORK
Last week, Siam Paragon hosted the Season 6 Celebration of the Equity Partnership Schools Network, showcasing creativity, innovation and collaboration among students, educators and industry partners.

RST students joined peers from six international schools, two university teams, and Thai schools supported by the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), with industry backing from the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT). Projects ranged from drip coffee and handwoven fabrics to eco-friendly cement ornaments and Thai crafts, all demonstrating design thinking, problem-solving and digital marketing skills in action.

Congratulations to our students - Captain, Pat, Korya, Peach, Put, Namhom and Yeepoon - who partnered with Bangkok and Phuket schools to create a soap product and a batik fabric room deodoriser. They presented their work live on stage with impressive confidence and entrepreneurial flair.

Special thanks go to Mrs Pearce for her continued support. The event was honoured by guest Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and Government Spokesperson, and RST Governor Khunying Kasama Varavarn, who celebrated the students’ achievements. The event was a wonderful reminder of how collaboration can drive creativity and equity in education.

LES ROCHES & GLION
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education and Glion Institute of Higher Education visited the Collingwood Centre last week to talk to students about these wonderful institutions. Students learned not only about studying at Les Roches and Glion, but also about their upcoming business competition.

Prep

SUBJECT SHOWCASES
Throughout this term, we will have some presentations and showcases for our parents. Please see what is coming up on the attached poster.

PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS
To support your planning, you can find the list of Parent-Teacher Meetings on the poster. 

ACADEMIC PAGE ON TOUCHLINE
Mrs Seymour has started to add information to the Academic Page on Touchline. On this page, you can find the Curriculum Overviews as well as the schedules of the Book Looks, Showcases and Parent Teacher Meetings.

FOOD IN SCHOOL
A reminder that students are not allowed to bring sweets and snacks into School. Anything purchased from Scrummy in the morning should be eaten before 8am. 

PRODUCTIVE DEVICE USAGE
This week, our Year 7 and 8 students explored how to use their devices not just for entertainment, but to become more organised, focused and productive.

Mr Burkhill shared thought-provoking statistics highlighting how little of our lives are spent away from screens and reminded us to avoid “doom scrolling” and to use technology with purpose.

Students learnt how to import their Touchline calendar into Google Calendar to plan homework, set reminders and schedule focused work time. By using these tools wisely, they can build positive habits that support their learning and future success.

13th OCTOBER:
King Chulalongkorn Day - Public Holiday (School closed)

14th OCTOBER:
Year 8 Coastal Trip (8PC, 8W, 8F)

15th OCTOBER:
Year 8 Coastal Trip (8SD, 8H)

16th OCTOBER:
Half Term Grades Published, 6pm

17th OCTOBER:
International Day - Students to wear traditional dress to represent their country
1.45-2.20pm - Cultural performance in the WEC
2.20-3.30pm - International food marketing in the CGA

18th-26th OCTOBER:
Half Term Break

27th OCTOBER:
ISGT KIS Bangkok Invitational

29th OCTOBER:
8.10-10.35am - Year 6-8 Cross Country

30th OCTOBER:
8.10-10.35am - Year 3-5 Cross Country

2.30-6pm - Year 6 Parent-Teacher Meetings

31st OCTOBER:
8.15-9.15am - Parent Presentation on The Rugby Challenge (Year 7-8 Parents)

1-5.30pm - Year 6 Parent-Teacher meetings

USING MATHS IN ART
Our Year 6 & 7 Advanced Art students have been combining creativity with mathematical precision to create striking abstract paintings using four-point perspective. They’ve been challenged to consider background, midground and foreground within their compositions, experiment with advanced colour mixing and explore the unique qualities of gouache paint. The results are going to be complex and full of depth!

ACHIEVEMENTS OUTSIDE SCHOOL

Pre-Prep

WELCOMING NURSE JJ
This week, we have welcomed Nurse JJ  (Jantakan Jamsai) to Pre-Prep. She will be assisting Nurse Koy on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays. 

TEDDY TALKS EAL TRAINING
We are excited to tell you about a special EAL training our Early Years Teaching Assistants (TAs) completed on Teddy Talks. The main goal was to help our early years TAs feel more confident when helping young children who are learning English. The training taught them a fun activity called Teddy Talk, a short, daily activity that uses a teddy bear and a "magic bag" of items. Teddy Talk is great because it is:

• Fun! It uses songs, stories and real toys.
• Safe! It gives children a safe place to practise speaking English, pretending to speak with a teddy without any pressure.
• Repetitive! It repeats words and sentences, which is the best way to learn a new language.

Our TAs learned how to do this activity by practising to be the teacher. They learnt good sentences and questions to use with the children who may speak other languages at home. Now, they are excited to use these Teddy Talk skills in the classroom to help your children learn English in a fun, positive way! 

INTERNATIONAL DAY
Next Friday, 17th October, is our International Day, and we’re excited to invite you to join the celebrations. Please take note of the following details:

• Children should arrive as usual between 8.00-8.30am and go straight to class. Parents are asked to wait in the Oval until 8.30am.

• Performances and the parade will take place from 8.30-9.15am, after which parents may head home.

• Only parents running a food table can attend the food market in the hall. Please ensure you are wearing your wristband for access to the hall.

• Children are encouraged to dress in traditional clothing or outfits that represent their country or flag.

• Please send PE and swimming kits as normal if your child has these lessons, as specialist classes will run as usual.

If you have any questions, please contact kburkhill@rugbyschool.ac.th

LOST PROPERTY
Please remember to name all your child's belongings. Each Friday, we will put all lost property out for families to check, but you are welcome to check the Lost & Found cupboards in The Oval at other times.

PHONICS COFFEE MORNINGS
Miss Lurica is leading a series of phonics sessions for parents, with translation support available. Our first session for Chinese families took place this week, and we’re pleased to share the upcoming schedule:

• 15 October – Thai & English (Kru Fon)

• 29 October – Korean (Miss Jenna)

• 3 November – Japanese (Miss Eriko)

We look forward to showing you how we teach phonics - and getting you involved in a practical lesson!

13th OCTOBER:
King Chulalongkorn Day - Public Holiday (School closed)

15th OCTOBER:
Little Talk: Phonics 
8.30am in Pre-Prep Assembly Hall, all parents welcome.

16th OCTOBER:
Parent Teacher Meetings - from 2pm 

17th OCTOBER:
International Day
Children and parents are encouraged to dress up in international clothes that represent their heritage.
Parents are invited to the performance (after drop-off);  See information above in 'Reminders'.

18-26th OCTOBER:
Half Term Break

27th OCTOBER:
School Resumes
Reception Bikes / Scooters to School - Helmets must be worn. Please name bikes and helmets, and collect them again on Friday. 

29th OCTOBER:
Coffee Morning for Korean Families - including the opportunity to learn more about phonics.

31st OCTOBER:
Native Readers - 2.50pm

EYFS SWIMMING
We’ve had an amazing start to the year for Pre-Prep swimming. Our EYFS students have been learning and having fun in the splash pool, while our KS1 students have been working hard to master their backstroke. Of course, there’s always time for fun in KS1 swimming - after five weeks of practice, we celebrated with an exciting underwater treasure hunt!  

MANDARIN
Our Pre-Prep students had a wonderful time learning about one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals - the Mid-Autumn Festival. They discovered the legend behind the festival and enjoyed listening to related songs that captured its festive spirit. Students also learned about the special food of the festival, the mooncake and the traditional activities of moon-gazing with family and playing with lanterns. To make the experience even more memorable, they immersed themselves in creating beautiful crafts inspired by the festival.

It was a joyful and meaningful way to help our young learners appreciate Chinese culture and traditions.

FOREST SCHOOL POND DIPPING
Our Forest School explorers have been busy pond dipping this week. The children loved discovering tiny creatures living in and around our pond - a brilliant hands-on way to learn about microhabitats and the amazing world of nature right on our doorstep

Boarding Life

Sport & Enrichment

It was another busy and eventful weekend for RST Sport. Despite challenging weather conditions across Bangkok leading to several cancellations, our students showed excellent attitude, patience and team spirit throughout. Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches and staff for their continued hard work, positivity and sportsmanship - the RST spirit was on full display once again!

BISA SWIM MEET AT RST
Last Saturday, we hosted the BISA Short Course Age Group Championships 2025. The meet was an outstanding success on every level! RST delivered a smooth and highly efficient event, while our swim team achieved fantastic results in the pool.

Almost 60 swimmers from our team competed and while the turnout was impressive, the quality was even more remarkable. Many swimmers achieved personal bests, with some showing truly impressive improvements. We had representation in nearly every final, including three finalists in the skin sets.

Our swimmers excelled both individually and as a team, stepping up in crucial areas such as marshalling and the coach feedback system. A huge shoutout to our Parent Lightning Team, whose incredible support helped the event run seamlessly and efficiently.

Congratulations to all swimmers, coaches and parents, this was truly a team effort and a fantastic achievement for the RST Swim Team.

U18 BISA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT AT RST
Our boys showed great determination in hot conditions across four competitive games. Despite strong performances, results didn’t quite go our way — one win, one draw and two narrow losses saw us finish 4th overall. A valuable experience and good preparation for the upcoming Vietnam trip.

U12 BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL AT ICS
Both teams showed great progress and resilience. The girls, with just five players and no substitutes, earned one win out of three. The boys played with confidence and teamwork, winning one and losing one before rain cut play short. A strong day of development for both teams.

U14 BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL AT RIS
The U14 boys claimed two wins out of three, while the girls battled hard for one victory and two close defeats. A challenging but rewarding day that highlighted excellent teamwork and determination.

U18 BISA END-OF-SEASON VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS
Our U18 girls showed tremendous improvement at Shrewsbury, finishing 2nd after a fantastic run and a narrow loss in the final. The U18 boys faced tough competition at STA, finishing 4th after a close bronze-medal match against Harrow. Both teams gained valuable experience ahead of the upcoming FOBISIA Tournament.

WSA OCTOBER SPORTS CAMP 2025
Make the most of the half-term break with the WSA October Sports Camp 2025 — an action-packed week of skill development, fun and teamwork! Stay active, try something new and level up your game with expert coaching in Basketball, Football and Volleyball.

Camp Details:
23rd–25th October 2025
Sports: Basketball, Football, Volleyball

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build your skills and enjoy a memorable half-term!

Find out more or register today:
Line: @wisdomsports | Tel: 099-289-6454

Spaces are limited — secure your spot early!

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