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Monday 25 t h
January
2010

Last week the school had two visiting Principals from two other international Schools in South East
Asia. They were Val Thomas-Peters from the Alice Smith school in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia and Shaun
Williams from the British International School, Vietnam. They looked at many aspects of how our
school is managed against all the documentation and reports I had sent as aprt of our application to
join the Federation of British International Schools of South East Asia (FOBISSEA). Their feedback
about the school was very positive at the end of Tuesday. The next step is for them to submit a report
at the next FOBISSEA Heads meeting in Malaysia where I will be asked to present the school to all
members who will finally then award us full membership. This meeting is in March at the end of my
recruitment trip to the UK to interview new teachers and I will report back on the outcome from this
meeting then.
Residential Experiences.
The school will be a quieter place this coming week with so many year groups out on residential visits.
These are always exciting and challenging experiences for our young people and we hope they enjoy
the different places and activities they will be undertaking around Thailand.
25th – 29th January
 Y5 & Y 6 trip to Pa Ngam
 Y7 – Trip to Prem International School, Chiang-Mai
 Y8 – Trip to Kanjanaburi
 Y9 – Trip to The Wild Lodge, Khao-Yai
 Y10 – Trip to Hinsuaynamsai , Rayong
 Y12 – Trip to Hua-Hin
 5th – 14th Feb, Ski Trip
 8th –10th Mar, Y4 Residential Trip

The best of luck to the Year 11 and Year 13 students who will be staying in school to take their mock
IGCSE and International Baccalaureate examinations.
Fun Day
The organisation for this great event moves on at a pace with the PTG working very hard. Raffle tickets
have gone home this week so please join the fun and buy the books. Thank you to those parents who
have already offered help in terms of time, stalls, raffle prizes and in many more ways. There is still
lots to do and more prizes required so if you have not contributed yet please contact the school office
or the PTG with how you can make the day even more enjoyable and successful.
On a musical note no one has come forward yet from our parents with offers to play and entertain
everyone through the afternoon. If you have talents in this area they could be put to good use on this
day.

St.Andrews
International School
Bangkok
9 Pridi Banomyong 20
Sukhumvit 71, Prakanong
Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 662 381 2387-8
Fax: 662 391 5227
schooloffice@standrews.ac.th
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Recruitment
At this time of year there is much planning to do for next year. We are very lucky again with our staff
turnover being very low. The school has advertised via its website and an international UK teaching paper,
The Times Educational Supplement and now has lots of good applications to fill the vacant posts. The
school will interview many teachers in Bangkok over the next few weeks before I go to the UK for 10 days
to hopefully complete this part of the planning process for next academic year.

I look forward to seeing everyone at Fun Day on Saturday 6th February

Paul Schofield
Head of School
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Week 2 of the new term saw EYs and KS1 children preparing for the Talent Competition on Fun Day. Mrs
Alice has been watching the children in their music lessons and finding it very difficult to choose children
for the competition as there are some very talented people in EYs and KS1. The week culminated in a little
concert to help make the final decisions for Fun Day.

These pictures are just a few of the children who were brave enough to perform their talents to their
friends and parents. Well done to Tharit, Amy, Aston, Organ, Meyu, Attar, Nymph, Tee, Ferra, Mahima,
Arin and Anna. We really enjoyed listening to you and look forward to fun Day.
Its going to be a very difficult decision for me and the other judges!

Mrs Jo
Acting Head of KS1
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Pa Ngam Trip
Year 5 and 6 children go off on the annual trip to Pa Ngam tomorrow. You can follow events each day on
their blog http://standrewspangam.blogspot.com/
Baan Dada Children’s Home
Khun Dee and Khun Pheung from the office travelled to Sangklaburi last weekend to deliver the rest of the
gifts to the children at Baan Dada. Many thanks to them and to everyone who contributed to the
collection. The gifts were very well received.

Helen Kelly
Head of Key Stage 2
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Portraits by Year 9
If you walk towards the Quad, you will see a fantastic display of portrait work by Year 9 Art students. Mr Derek
writes:

Last term Year 9 were studying portraiture. They have been comparing and contrasting the Artists Julian Opie and
Lucien Freud. Students have used a number of techniques exploring 'mark making' to create portraits of varying
scale. They were allowed to further develop ideas through the use of Photoshop to manipulate their work and create
multiple images. There have also been involved in classroom discussions learning how art functions in a wider sense
in various professions. Have a look at the full display, which shows examples of work by Golf, Ramu, Nam, Three,
Wasiq, Ramu. Malilka, Natcha, Ikakorn and James.

By Iyakorn

By Gift By Ramu
Residential and Exam Week

I am sure that all students and staff

in Years 7,8,9,10 and 12 will have a
great week on the Residential visits
to Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi, Khao
Yai, Rayong and Prachinburi. I’m
not sure that Year 11 and Year 13
students will be enjoying their week
as much but I’m sure that they, and
their teachers, will find the mock
examination experience useful.

Simon Lawrence
Head of High School

By Wasiq By Natcha
 Physical Education
Football
The football season kicked off last week in spectacular
fashion: 6 wins, a draw and a loss, and 42 goals scored for
STA in 8 games.
U9s beat Prep 5-1
The boys were confident going into the game, having
played Prep in the Futsal tournament before Christmas.
STA started the stronger of the two sides and were quickly
on the score sheet with a great free kick from Nicholas.
STA continued to dominate and were deservedly 4-0 up at
the halfway mark with goals from Nicholas, Jett and
Monty. In the second half, Prep made some changes to
the team and provided stiffer opposition for our boys.
Prep managed to pull back a goal after some confusion at
the back for STA, but it was little consolation for them as
Monty went on to score our fifth goal.
This week sees the U9s play a one off friendly against
Shrewsbury International School, which should provide a
real challenge for our boys. This game will be played after
school on Thursday. Please feel free to come along and
support.
U11s beat Prep 4-3
What a start to the season! An absolute thriller was
played out between St Andrews and Bangkok Prep. In the
1st half Prep made more of the play but some very solid
defensive work by Samie and Billy kept the score to 1-0
nearing the interval. After a change in tactics, Billy was
pushed up into midfield resulting in some great wing play.
This resulted in two quick goals, one by Akira, the other
an own goal. The 2nd half saw a real fight back by Prep
and they equalized early on. Both teams then scored
again to make it 3-3 which would have been a fair result
but Boom, a new signing playing on his STA debut, made
the difference by slotting home the winner with the last
kick of the game. Wow!!!
U13Bs beat Rasami 9-0
Awesome! One word that could definitely be used to
describe the start made by the U13 Boys. A classy
footballing performance from the boys saw them easily
brush aside their first opponents of the TISAC football
season. Some slick pass and move play saw the team rip
through the defence of Rasami and after only a few
Simon Lawrence
minutes the boys were leading. From then on it was
relatively High
Head of School for the team with Ray and Moe
comfortable
both scoring three goals, Loui grabbed a brace and
William also chipped in with an effort. This was a great
start to the season by the whole team, and let’s hope they
can now keep up the goal-scoring prowess that was
shown this week. Well done boys!
U13Gs beat Charter 9-0
Goal scorers for the game included Rei, Pavini, Alex &
Mabelle . Such an impressive win could only be achieved
by a combined and coordinated team effort. Due to the
girl’s quick lead, players were able to explore different
positions on the pitch that will undoubtedly contribute to
better performances during future games.
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U15Bs beat Wells 6-0
An impressive start to what hopes to be a great
season. The score clearly reflects the strength of our
attacking ability and the solidness of our defenders.
Krit opened the game with a lovely piece of skill and a
great finish. He managed to add two more during the
game to bag his first hat-trick of the season. Dries,
Nathan and Tweep helped secure our victory by
scoring a goal each.
This victory can also be credited to Stefano and Nathan
who defended solidly. Nathan’s passion for the game
did get him into trouble; a hard shoulder that sent the
opposing player flying. The referee was quick to react
but luckily for STA, it was only a verbal warning. Yair
also had his moment of glory; shaking off the defender
to have a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper, but
unfortunately his power got the better of him and he
blasted the ball over the bar.
U15Gs drew against KIS 3-3
A positive start to the season although it ended in a
draw. The game was dominated by STA who showed
that they’re not going to be pushed around too easily
this season, particularly Malaika and Rohina who both
showed Herculean effort at the back and middle of the
park. The girls will have to maintain concentration for a
full game though if they want to win games!
SNR Gs beat KIS 5-2
The Snr Gs got off to a good start with a strong display
against KIS. Our experience and skill were too much for
the opposition, particularly in the latter stages. Jenny
scored from a sweet low drive into the far corner and
Rameet ran half the length of pitch to finish a fantastic
solo effort, which were the highlight goals of the game.
In between were several lucky, deflected or own goals!
Some work on crossing the ball and defensive set plays
necessary, but a good start nonetheless.
SNR Bs lost to KIS 6-0
Next games…
Primary: Wed 3rd February v St. Stephens (away)
High School: Thursday 4th Feb
U13B vs ASB, U15B vs PREP, U15G vs REG
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On February 12th a group of Yao House students will be visiting the Mercy Centre at Klong
Toey to give the elderly people our collected items. Many people have generously donated
things for the centre, thankyou. We still need more things though, so if you are a member
of Yao House and have not yet donated anything, please find time to bring something in from
the list below. Any items can be sent to my room (R31). I’m sure you will all agree it is a
worthy cause.

Mr Steve

MISCELLANEOUS MEDICINE/FIRST
- Shampoo AID
- Soap - First aid kit
- Toothbrush - Balm
- Toothpaste - Smelling salt
- Lotion -Calcium
- Baby Oil

FOOD
- Canned fish MILK
- Canned food - Vitamilk (Soy milk)
- UHT Milk for aged
60 up
KITCHEN STUFF - Powdered milk
- Rice - Cocoa/chocolate
- Sugar
- Soy Sauce
- Vegetable oil
- Salt

- Vitamin for aged 60up

- Supplementary food for 60up
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Superstars and Birthdays

Nurs: Shirye KG: Organ, Aston, Ryuta

Rec L: Nicky Rec T: Gunster, Poop Pup. Martin
Y1G: Nymph, Amy, Fifi, Millie, Harry
Y1B: Ferra, Mahima, Tee
Y2Y: Mew, Arin, Daniel
Y2O: Attar, Tharit, Anna, Karl, Mark

Y3G: Tiana, Hayoung Y5A: Jinyoung, Shauna, Cat

Y3D: Victoria, Caroline Y5M: Abigail
Y3C: Isabel Y5S: Gabin
Y4L: Jett, Rohan Y6E: Prince, Yashwin
Y4W: Faaiz, Hye Yeon Y6K: Jessie
Y4S: Alicia
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Dates and Other News

Mon. 25th – 29th Jan. Y7 Residential Trip to Chiang Mai

Y8 Residential Trip to Kanjanaburi
Y10 Residential Trip to Hinsuaynamsai, Rayong.
Y12 Residential Trip to Hua Hin
Tues. 26th – 29th Jan. Y5 and Y6 Residential Trip to Phangam
th
Wed. 27 Jan. Y4 Trip to National Science Museum
Nursery and KG to Cecilie’s house
Fri. 29th Jan. Y3 Trip to Rama 9 Park
nd
Tues. 2 Feb. Y1 Trip to Safari World
rd
Wed. 3 Feb. High School House Athletics
th
Thurs. 4 Feb. Nursery, KG and Receptions Trip to Dream World
Sat. 6th Feb. Fun Day
Mon. 8th Feb. Y3 Trip to Go Gibbon Khao Kheaw Open Zoo
Thurs. 11th Feb. Primary Fun Sports Day

Please see the calendar on the school website for all events www.standrews.ac.th

ECAs

Please note that there are no High School ECAs after school this week from Monday 25th to Friday 29th
January, as High School students are away on their residential trips.
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PTG News

Dear Parents,

Fun Day! Remember, St. Andrews Fun Day will take place on Saturday, 6th February, 2010 so keep that
day free.

This is an important event for the school community and there are many ways you can help in making this
day a success:

1. Sponsor an event

You can help by sponsoring an activity at this year’s event. For example, you may want to sponsor an item
by a student in this year’s Talent Show by offering Bht.1000/- towards this.

2. Become a vendor

Over the years St. Andrews Fun Day has grown in popularity. Last year we had around 1000 people
present on the day. This large attendance makes this a perfect venue to promote your business and/or
sell your product/services. If you are interested in purchasing a stall on this day to showcase your
business, please contact Jyoti Dawar on 08 1639 6998 or email jyotiscakes@yahoo.com.

3. Donate a Raffle Prize

No matter how small or how big, all donations are welcome and acknowledged with gratitude.

4. Purchase & Sell Raffle Tickets

Please support Fun Day by purchasing and selling the Raffle tickets your child brought home Raffle tickets
last week. There is an “Early Bird” prize for those selling/buying most raffle tickets by January 31, 2010.
The tickets should be submitted to the Accounts office with the money. House points are awarded.

5. Lend a Hand

We always welcome your assistance. We have had some parents volunteering their time on the day but
need more. So please, if you can spare some time either before or on 6th February then please contact
the PTG or the school office.

Have a truly wonderful week ahead.

Your PTG Committee

Poonam Foster: 08 1955 1965

Ritu Gupta: 08 7505 4468
Jyoti Dawar: 08 1639 6998