Term 1 - 27 September 2024

Matters of Principal

Whole School

NON-UNIFORM DAY: CHARITY APPEAL
Our School community is raising money to support families impacted by the tragic flooding in Northern Thailand. We will hold a non-uniform day on Tuesday 1st, October, with a suggested donation of 100 THB. All proceeds will be given to the Thai Red Cross to help those who have been affected. 

If you would like to support further, you can find alternative ways of donating here. 

WAI KHRU CELEBRATIONS
Wai Khru was celebrated across the School last Thursday with ceremonies taking place across Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior. Our students honoured their teachers with flowers and cards to show their gratitude and respect. This beautiful Thai tradition is celebrated annually and reminds us of the importance of learning and guidance. Thank you to everyone who made this day so special. 

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RSTPA SUSTAINABLE MARKET
The RSTPA would like to register interest in organising a Sustainable Market to be held on School campus, with all benefits going towards the RSTPA charity fund. Items on sale may range from fresh fruit and vegetables to second-hand books and clothes. The market schedule will be determined by interest from the RST community so if this is something you would like to see, please fill out this form to share your thoughts.

COBIS ART COMPETITION
The annual Cobis Art Competition will be held across the Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools, with this year’s theme being 'Magical Moments'. Students are encouraged to interpret this theme in any way they like and use whichever media they choose. More details to follow on how to enter this exciting competition. 

BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
This is your last opportunity to register as a donor for the blood donation drive which is being organised by the School's Health Centre in collaboration with Chonburi Regional Hospital 
Please read the qualifying criteria to check whether you may be eligible to donate.
If you are qualified, and would like to register as a donor, please scan the QR below or click here.

Registration is open until 5pm today.

RSTPA COOKING CLASS
The next session of our popular cooking class will take place on Monday, 7th October, where we will taste the best of England. If you would like to attend, please reserve your place by scanning the QR or contact: irbis2002@bk.ru / Line: Helen Cool / 0907694661. 

INTERNATIONAL DAY
We're looking for parents to bring a taste of their home country to our International Day Food Market on Friday, 18^th October.

The Food Market has become a real highlight of our International Day celebrations, giving the community a true flavour of the rich and varied cultural heritage we have here. We'd love as many of you as possible to help us bring this gastronomic journey to life so we can create a global adventure right here at RST.

INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME
Four of our Senior students recently embarked on a meaningful internship and volunteering programme over the summer break as they volunteered at the Children and Family Shelter in Banglamung, working closely with Chonburi's Department of Children and Youth.

This experience provided invaluable insights for our aspiring Psychology and Law students, allowing them to gain practical knowledge in areas such as child development, trauma-informed care, and emotional resilience. Working with the head of the shelter and alongside experienced social workers, they learned how to effectively communicate and connect with vulnerable children. They also delved into the complexities of child law and the critical importance of safeguarding. This deepened their understanding of how to offer professional support in difficult situations.

Beyond the academic benefits, this internship fostered essential life skills and allowed our students to build on their teamwork, problem-solving and emotional intelligence. These skills will undoubtedly serve them well in their personal growth and future careers.

Senior

INKTOBER SENIOR CHALLENGE
Inktober is an international celebration of drawing - a month-long art challenge that is focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits. We invite our students to take part and get creative to win House points and individual tries. All work will be displayed outside the Senior Art department. More information is available below.

SENIOR HOUSE DRAMA
Rehearsals for our House Drama Competition are heating up as all six Houses dive into Carol Ann Duffy's 'More Grimm Tales.' Led by our talented students, Day and Boarding Houses are putting their own spin on these classic Brothers Grimm stories. From traditional retellings to modern interpretations, each House is crafting unique performances and will be busy rehearsing over the next four weeks in preparation for the finals in October. Every student in the House is involved, from acting and directing to backstage and technical roles. Our judges will be looking for creativity, engagement, and a fresh take on the stimulus material. Performances will be evaluated based on student involvement, use of the play scripts, and interpretation through various styles and practitioners.

Performances to other Houses are scheduled on the 16th and 17th October.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Rehearsals have commenced for our Senior Musical Production, 'Little Shop Of Horrors', which features an incredible cast of over 30 actors, singers and backstage plant puppeteers. A 15-piece student Pit Band and a Do Wop Chorus will bring the show to life with their energetic performances. Led by our talented student design and Tech Team, this production promises to be our most ambitious yet.

Experience the chilling tale of a carnivorous alien plant that grows amidst a love story between Seymour and Audrey. Set against a backdrop of horror, comedy and rock music, the show's iconic score by Alan Menken (made famous by the 1986 B-Movie) will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow our Performing Arts Instagram for updates, rehearsal photos, and more.

Performances will take place on December 3rd, 4th, and 6th in the Black Box Theatre.

2024 LECTURE SERIES - UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE
There is still time to register for the fantastic workshop with Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education. A reminder that this event is open to students and parents in F Block and above. 
Please see the below poster for more information.

There will also be a webinar on Saturday, 5th October, with Indiana University Indianapolis open to any students interested in the field of Media, Arts and Science. Further details are available in the below poster. To register, click here. 

STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IN THE NETHERLANDS
Find out more about University Colleges in the Netherlands in comprehensive webinars on the following dates:

• Monday, 25th November (English)
• Tuesday, 10th December (Dutch) 
  

Learn about academics, student life and how to make a successful application.
Register to attend the session here.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY WEBINARS
As part of our Oxbridge candidate preparations, students can access a series of insightful webinars about the application process.

Applying to Oxford: Understanding Oxford interviews (an academic’s perspective)
Tuesday 8th October
10am-11.15am (BST) - Register here 
4pm-5.15pm (BST) - Register here 

Applying to Oxford: Understanding Oxford interviews (a student's perspective)
Thursday 10th Oct
10am-11.15am (BST) - Register here
4pm-5.15pm (BST) - Register here

Applying to Oxford: Interviews AMA (ask me anything)
Thursday 28th November
10am-11.15am (BST) - Register here
4pm-5.15pm (BST) - Register here

Applying to Cambridge: Applicant Webinar Series
The Applicant Webinar Series will run until Thursday, 21st November. To access the series and to find out more, please click here. 

1st OCTOBER:
Non-Uniform Day (Donations welcome)

3rd OCTOBER:
PSAT Exam

5th OCTOBER:
SAT Exam

10th OCTOBER:
Geography Coastal Environmental Trip

11th OCTOBER:
Parent Afternoon Tea: IGCSEs and A Levels

14th OCTOBER:
School Closed H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day

GLOBAL UNIVERSITY FAIR
Last weekend, we were proud to co-host the second Eastern Region University Counsellors Global University Fair at the stunning Centara Grand Mirage resort in Pattaya. Click here to read our latest blog post and find out more about this successful event. 

BAAN JING JAI
The School House service team were warmly welcomed to the Baan Jing Jai Children's home in Pattaya recently by their wonderful managers Khun Pingta and Khun Sunanta. Over the past year, Mateo, Dragon, Rute, T and Marwin have raised a total of 27,750 THB with admirable support from the School House family. This has allowed for a full annual child sponsorship at Baan Jing Jai, which for 2,000 THB per month, covers food, shelter, healthcare, school equipment, uniform and so much more.

There are currently 90 children under care in the home and most, but not all, have secured an annual sponsorship. For the past four years, our students have raised funds to sponsor Jedah, a remarkable young boy from Northern Thailand. The School House team were delighted to meet him for the first time, speaking about his life at Baan Jing Jai and his hopes for the future.

We are grateful to Baan Jing Jai for welcoming us with open arms. The visit certainly offers a new lens for viewing the challenges of life, and the experience has motivated the School House service team to set a new fundraising target for this year.

Prep

CURRICULUM GUIDES
Curriculum Guides are now available to view on our School website for Years 3 to 8. To access these guides, please click on the relevant year group below:

Years 3 and 4

Years 5 to 8 

INKTOBER PREP CHALLENGE
The Inktober art challenge is fast becoming a Prep School tradition and is back again this October organised by our Beauclerc House Captains. Inktober is a competition in which prompt words are given on each day of the month and students create a drawing based on the words using black ink. Further information is available on our dedicated page. 

MAD REPS
We are looking for new students to join us as MAD representatives. If you have what it takes to Make A Difference and would love to join our team, apply now. There are limited places available and interest is high so don't delay in submitting your application. Details can be found in the poster below.

PREP MUSIC RECITALS
The Prep Music Recitals will be taking place on Thursday, 3rd October. There will be three different recitals in the Veraphan theatre with over 50 performers. Doors will open to parents and audience members five minutes before the start of performances. Please feel free to invite your family and friends to come along and support our young performers. 

Performances will take place at 12:45, 16:15 and 17:30. More details, including the names of performers can be found below. 

28th SEPTEMBER:
Please see SOCS for our Saturday Enrichment Programme, Sport Programme and Fixtures.
BISA Swim Meet (away)
U13 Boys Basketball v STA Flames (away)
U9 Football v Planet (home)
U11 Boys Football v Planet (home)
U11 Girls Football Tournament (away)

30th SEPTEMBER:
16:00: U11B Football v GIS (away)

1st OCTOBER:
Non-Uniform Day (Donations welcome)

2nd OCTOBER:
Year 8 Coastal Field Trip (8P & 8CD)

3rd OCTOBER:
Year 8 Coastal Field Trip (8SD, 8E & 8W)
12:45: Music Recital in the Veraphan Theatre
16:15: Music Recital in the Veraphan Theatre
17:15: Music Recital in the Veraphan Theatre

4th OCTOBER:
Year 4 Coffee Morning in the Veraphan Theatre

5th OCTOBER:
Please see SOCS for our Saturday Enrichment Programme, Sport Programme and Fixtures.
Swim Meet Bangkok Prep Puppy Cup
U9 Girls Football Festival at St Andrew's
U11 Football Tournament (home)
U12 Basketball v ISC (away)

SCHOLAR ACTIVITY SERIES
At the beginning of the term, our new Scholars were warmly welcomed at our School assembly and were awarded with their Scholar badges. This year, we have introduced a new Scholar Activity Series. This series features weekly sessions and discussions on various topics. So far, our Scholars have delved into the following:

• Time Management: Scholars discussed the importance of using time effectively, emphasising that life is a one-time opportunity.
• Disaster Preparedness: In a simulated disaster scenario, Scholars focused on cooperation and applied engineering principles to design radar towers.
• Introduction to Ethics: Scholars explored the concepts of morality, ethical dilemmas, and utilitarianism, applying the latter to the "trolley problem."
• Introduction to Philosophy: Key philosophical questions were discussed, followed by an exploration of Plato's theory and his Cave analogy.
• Creativity and Innovation: Scholars developed creative and innovative approaches to problem-solving.

We look forward to seeing how the series and our Scholars develop throughout the year. 

DISC GOLF TAKES FLIGHT
The popularity of our Disc Golf activity is soaring, with more and more students taking to our dedicated course. This exciting sport, which combines elements of frisbee and golf, offers a fun and active way to enjoy the outdoors. Our Disc Golf course is currently undergoing some exciting upgrades which will enhance the playing experience for our students. The activity is a fantastic way to stay active, have fun and make new friends, and is open to both seasoned players and those who are new to the game. Activity Block 2 starts on the 11th November and we hope to see many more Disc Golfers joining. 

Pre-Prep

LITTLE TALK:
Thank you to all who attended the Little Talk on making devices safer. Please find the guide to setting up your child's device here.

CAR PARK
Please ensure that the drop off zone is only used to drop your children off at School, which should be no more than a two-minute procedure. Unless you are a wheelchair-using family or it is a birthday, please adhere to this system or you will be asked to move on by either security or Miss Sarah. Please also note the car park is a one way system. By following these procedures, we can work together to create a more efficient experience for our parents.

SAFE DRIVING
Please ensure that all children and adults are wearing seatbelts inside vehicles. We have witnessed children sitting in the front seats without seatbelts on. It is now a requirement that all drivers and passengers wear their seatbelts. The children are also being taught about the importance of this at School.

SMOKING ON SITE
This is a polite reminder that the School site is a no-smoking zone. Several drivers have been seen smoking directly outside Pre-Prep and the Assembly Hall in sight of children and families. The entire School site is a no-smoking zone and we would appreciate your help in keeping the children in a safe, smoke-free environment. 

1st OCTOBER:
Non-Uniform Day (Donations welcome)

2nd OCTOBER:
EYFS Little Talk- Makaton sign language

11th OCTOBER:
Parent Teacher Settling in meetings (more information will be released shortly)

14th OCTOBER:
School Closed H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day

18th OCTOBER:
International Day

21st-25th OCTOBER:
Half Term

4th NOVEMBER:
Reception bikes and scooters to School.

OUTDOOR FUN IN THE SUN
Our littlest learners in Pre-Nursery and Nursery have been enjoying the beautiful weather recently and have had lots of fun during their outdoor play. Splashing and pouring in the water trays have proven to be popular activities, as well as creating shapes and castles with sand. We even spotted some budding artists painting masterpieces on the windows!

Boarding Life

MARSHALL HOUSE BUDDY PRESENTATIONS
It has been wonderful to have so many new faces in the Prep boarding house this term, adding to the diverse 'family of friends' from all different places. As part of getting to know each other - and as a drive for our students to be curious about the people around them - everyone in the house will be doing a "Buddy Presentation" this term. Random pairing extends connections beyond friendship groups and celebrates all the wonderful individuals who live in Marshall House. To kick start the initiative, the House staff have been presenting on each other. 

Sport and Enrichment

RST CHRONICLE
Our team have been hard at work to bring you the second edition of the RST Chronicle. You can find inside a range of topics including tips for better sleep and even an article about Banksy. Please remember to scan the QR code and provide your feedback. The second edition is available for you to read here. 

THE VITAL ROLE OF EXERCISE 
Our Director of Sport, Rich Molloy, dives into 'The Vital Role of Exercise for Wellbeing' in his latest blog post, which is available to read here. 

RST vs NIST LONG COURSE DUAL SWIM MEET
We proudly hosted the first RST vs NIST Long Course Dual Swim Meet and it was a great success for everyone involved. The primary goal of the event was to help swimmers from both teams develop and refine their racing skills in a true competition setting, allowing them to focus on preparing for a competition, without the pressure of results. Beyond the competitive aspect, the event offered a fun and enjoyable experience for all swimmers and their families. The meet not only strengthened bonds between the two teams but also provided valuable lessons in teamwork, competition readiness and sportsmanship.

The experience was incredibly positive and we look forward to hosting the event again next year.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS' GOLF TOUR
Monday saw the start of the International Schools' Golf Tour (ISGT), a series of 12 events throughout the year held at some of Thailand's top golf courses. The first event, the ASB Eagle cup, was held at Thai Country Club - an award-winning golf club nestled in the outskirts of Bangkok. 17 students from our School were entered in the Development and Main tour, finishing the day joyfully as Nett Team Champions. 

Community Events

CHRISTMAS CAMP 2024
Last chance to sign up with our 'Early Bird' discount - which is in addition to the special RST family 10% discount! This extra discount ends on Monday, 30th September.

This year's popular Christmas Camp will take place from 15th-21st December 2024 and is available for 7 to 12-year-olds. As always, it will offer children unique and enriching activities to keep them happily entertained in the term break. For more information or to register your child for this fantastic opportunity, please head to our website.

KIDZOONA VOUCHERS
We still have plenty of Kidzoona vouchers left to share with the RST community, so please visit the main reception to claim yours.

• 2 hours free
• Kidzoona, Central SiRacha
• Valid until 30th September

PORTAL VR PATTAYA
We have kindly been offered an exclusive 20% discount for the RST community at the Portal VR Arena in Pattaya. Please show your RST ID card at the venue to avail of this exclusive offer. 

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