BISB Weekly Update - January 10th 2025

Message from the School:

Dear BASIS Families,

We hope you’re having a wonderful winter break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 13th, 2025.

Our faculty and staff have been working diligently to prepare for an enriching second semester, full of learning and exciting opportunities for our TUSKERS. We are excited to continue this journey and look forward to a rewarding semester ahead.

Even during the winter holidays, our facility team is hard at work:

• Ongoing work for the third-floor academic building, including insulation, base wall systems, and air conditioning updates over these three weeks.
• New shades will soon be added to the early year's outdoor play area.

We plan our improvements and additions to maximize the quality of learning while minimizing disruption to our students and teachers. We strive to maintain high international standards with the end goal being a safe and effective learning environment. Our green initiatives include the use of non-toxic quality materials, double walls to reduce noise transfer while also conserving energy, and clean air provided by our "pre-cool fresh air" system. Each space is thoughtfully designed to be conducive to a healthy, sustainable learning environment, both inside and out.

Welcome to Our New Families!

We are thrilled to welcome new families to the BASIS International School Bangkok community! We are honored that you have chosen BASIS as your partner in your child’s education. Our team is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for your family and helping you feel at home in our vibrant school community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to learn more about upcoming events.

Preparatory Week Before Precomp Review Week (Jan 21–30):

As we begin the second semester, the week following the winter holiday is critical to helping our students settle back into the school rhythm. This preparatory week will ensure that students are ready for the Precomp Review Week scheduled from January 21–30. We encourage all families to avoid extending their holidays or scheduling additional days off during this important week, as doing so may affect students’ ability to catch up and adjust to the demands of the semester.

Our teachers are prepared to guide students as they re-engage with their studies, reinforcing routines and building momentum for academic success. Let’s work together to make this transition as seamless and productive as possible for all our students.

To kick off the new semester, we invite you to join us for the ECA Fair on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, from 3:00–5:00 PM. The ECA is a wonderful way for students to connect, create, and grow beyond the classroom. We encourage all families to come and explore the diverse options available, from sports and arts to academic clubs.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you back on campus soon!

Warm regards, 
BASIS International School Bangkok

Save the date for School Events and Academic Calendar:

Disclaimer: Kindly note that event dates and times are subject to change. We encourage you to check the latest newsletter closer to the event for the most accurate information.

Clarification on Student Accident Insurance Coverage

Dear Parents,

We would like to share some important reminders with you. As our school continues to grow and offer a wide variety of opportunities for our community to come together, we would like to provide some clarification about the student accident insurance coverage offered by the school.

The school accident insurance is designed to cover accidents that occur within school grounds during normal operating hours when students are under the supervision of school personnel. This includes official learning time, ECAs, clubs, and sports academies, unless otherwise specified during consent processes. Please note, the maximum coverage is 20,000 THB per incident.

Once parents pick up their children, responsibility transitions back to the parents. For instance, if parents and children use school facilities like playgrounds or participate in events after pick-up, the school insurance does not extend to those circumstances.

While we are thrilled to host family-friendly events and foster a sense of community, we also recognize the importance of shared responsibility for safety. The school insurance policy is designed to provide essential support, and we kindly ask for everyone’s cooperation in ensuring it remains a valuable resource for our school community.

We encourage families to consider additional accident and health insurance to cover any risks beyond what the school can offer. This will ensure that your children are well-protected in all circumstances.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a safe, supportive environment for all.

Warm regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

Join Us for an Evening of Musical Magic – Supporting Thai Children’s Foundation 🎶

Dear BASIS Community,

Get ready for an enchanting musical evening at BASIS International School Bangkok!

Event Name: A Cappella Magic @ BASIS
Date: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: BASIS International School Bangkok Auditorium
Admission: FREE ADMISSION

We’re thrilled to present The Bear Necessities, an all-male, all-suspendered a cappella group from Brown University, USA! Known for their remarkable harmonies and captivating stage presence, they’re bringing their unique sound all the way to Bangkok.

Our very own BASIS Elementary Choir will be the opening act, showcasing the incredible talent within our school.

This event is not just about music—it’s about making a difference. The Bear Necessities are visiting Bangkok, sponsored by Kula, to support the Children’s Foundation of Thailand (CCF), under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Their performances culminate in the VOICES FOR CHANGE Charity Event at CentralWorld on January 18-19, 2025, with all funds raised going directly to CCF.

Join us at this FREE EVENT and show your support for a cause that changes lives.

Learn more about the Children’s Foundation of Thailand (CCF): https://www.ccfthai.or.th/en/

Together, let’s create a magical evening filled with music and purpose.

Warm regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

Early Years Newsletter:

Dear Early Years Families,

Happy New Year 2025 and welcome back to school! We hope you had a joyful and restful winter break filled with special moments. 

We are so excited to see the children’s smiling faces and kick off the new year with lots of fun learning adventures. This semester promises to be full of curiosity, creativity, and growth, and we look forward to partnering with you to make it a wonderful experience for your child. 

With warmest regards,
Ms. Annie
Director of Early Years

Primary, Middle & High School Newsletter

Message from Director of Primary and Upper School 

Dear Primary and Upper School Families, 

 We extend a warm welcome back to school on January 13, 2025, as students continue their learning journey and strive towards achieving their goals and setting new ones. The start of the new year can be an excellent time for reflection and aiming high.  

After a well-deserved break, students have established the foundations for the next steps in their learning. As BISB students embark on acquiring unmatched breadth and depth of knowledge and critical thinking skills from the BASIS curriculum, we continue to foster student self-advocacy skills. Students are encouraged to reflect on their learning by asking themselves questions: “What have I learned today?” “What don’t I yet understand”? “What questions do I have now?” These steps will lead students to a deeper understanding of how they can become more efficient and effective learners. This mindfulness can be applied during lessons, during interventions and during Student Hours. Your child’s teachers encourage questions from students to ensure conceptual understanding and to clarify misconceptions.  

Student Hours will resume on January 20, 2025.  

 Students from Grades 1 to 10 are practicing and mastering self-management skills daily. Your child’s LET and SET provide your child support in their organizational and affective skills. The following are strategies your child can apply to manage their time and tasks effectively.  

• Using the CJ, record short- and long-term assignments to meet deadlines.  

• Create plans and implement study skills to prepare for summative assessments.  

• Set goals that are challenging and realistic.  

• Create strategies and take action to achieve personal and academic goals.  

• Bring the necessary equipment and supplies to class.  

• Keep an organized and logical system of information in folders and notebooks.  

• Use appropriate strategies for organizing complex information, ie. Notetaking 

• Use technology effectively, productively and appropriately.  

We value the well-being of our students and work as a team to provide the necessary support as students learn to manage their own state of mind through Mindfulness, Perseverance, Emotional management, Self-motivation and Resilience. Academic achievement is reliant on positive well-being and we appreciate your collaboration as we care for the whole child and their learning. 

Sincerely,
Ms. Allison Donohue
Director of Primary and Upper School

The photo below is an excerpt from a Grade 8 Chemistry student’s notebook. This work reflects a student who demonstrates high motivation and strong organizational and note-taking skills.   

Grade 8 Chemistry student notes 

P.E. Corner

Dear TUSKERS Sports Academy Families, 

Happy New Year 2025! 

We hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating break and are excited to dive into Semester 2 of Sports Academy Sessions starting Monday, 13 January 2025. 

Here are some important updates and reminders for the coming weeks: 

Badminton Weekday Training: 

We’re thrilled to announce that Badminton will now be part of our weekday training sessions! 

• Location: Gymnasium 

• Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

• Instructions: Students enrolled in the Badminton Academy should bring their rackets and proceed to the gym after taking snacks from the canteen. 

• New Enrollments: Students who registered via Google Form are welcome to join from Day 1. Invoices will be sent on Monday, 13 January 2025. Those who would like to pursue Badminton, hurry to register here - Google Form. 

Sports Academy Potluck Reminder: 

• Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 

• Time: 5:20 PM to 6:30 PM 

• Venue: Football Field (BISB) 

Thank you to the parents who have already registered and shared details about their participation and dishes. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so here Google Form by Monday, 13 January 2025, by 4:00 PM. 

Sports Competition Calendar (January & February 2025): 

• Thursday, 16 January 2025: 4:15 PM - U16 Girls Basketball at ICS 

Departure time: 3:00 PM 

• Saturday, 18 January 2025: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM - U10 Boys Basketball at SISB TR 

• Saturday, 1 February 2025: 

• 8:00 AM–16:00 PM - U6–U16 Swim Meet at Regents 

• 8:00 AM–12:00 PM - U11 Boys Basketball Tournament at BASIS 

• 8:00 AM–12:00 PM - U11 Boys Football (BPS Festival) at Muangthong FC Thunderdome 

• Saturday, 8 February 2025: 

• 8:00 AM–12:00 PM - U9 Mixed Basketball at BASIS 

• Saturday, 22 February 2025: 

• 8:00 AM–12:00 PM – U13-15 Boys Football at BPS 

 Important Notice: 

There will be no Sports Academy training from Sunday, 26 January to Friday, 31 January 2025 due to PreComp Exams. 

Stay tuned for more updates on competitions and tournaments. As always, thank you for your continued support of TUSKERS Sports Academy! 

Best regards, 

TUSKERS Sports Academy Team 

ECA Corner

ECA Fair in 2^nd Semester: January 15th, 2024

Please mark your calendars for our ECA Fair in the 2nd semester, which will take place on Wednesday, January 15th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We are excited to offer a variety of new and engaging activities, including FREE workshops for students to explore and enjoy. We look forward to seeing many of you there for this wonderful opportunity to experience the wide range of extracurricular activities we have to offer!

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ECA Ballet and Cover Dance

We are excited to announce the upcoming International Young Dance Competition 2025! This prestigious event is an excellent opportunity for young dancers to showcase their talent and passion for dancing.

Competition Schedule & Event Information:

Preliminary Round:

• Dates: 1 November 2024 – 15 March 2025 (On-Site and Online Options)
• Early Bird Registration (Special Price): 1–30 November 2024
• Normal Price Registration: 1 December 2024 – 15 February 2025 (Please check the pricing on the attached poster)

Competition Day:

• On-Site: 22, 23, 29, and 30 March 2025
• Online: Submit video clips by 15 February 2025

Venue:
Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall, Thammasat University, Thailand

This competition is open to all students with dancing skills who are eager to participate and challenge themselves. Students interested in competing can register directly through the link provided in the poster attached below. 

ECA Ballet and Cover Dance students for more information contact One Academy via official Line account: @oneacademyrama2

ECA Gymnastic

We cordially invite your talented child to participate in the 14^th Bangkok Gymnastics Invitational Meet Moose Game 2025 (Moose Game) that will be held during 29th-30th March 2025 at Thai Canadian Community Sports, Bangkok.

The Moose Games are annual invitational gymnastics meets which is one of largest invitational gymnastics meet in Thailand. The meets compete on the international gymnastics level with participants from international schools in Thailand and other schools from abroad such as Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore etc.  

Registration Requirement:  

• All Interested participants from BASIS must be registered as BASIS International School Representative
• Registered participants must wear a BASIS Gymnastic Leotard (BASIS Leotard will be available for sales from March 2024)

Registration Process:  

• An interested participant can register and check your level directly with a designated school gymnastic provider (Thai Canadian Community Sport, TCCS) via Line Official: @ThaiCanadian  
• For a BASIS Leotard, please contact us via Line Official @bisb or email at ECA@basis.ac.th
• The leotard for girls costs 2,400 THB  
• The leotard for boys costs 1,650 THB 
• The price above is excluding shorts and long pants, they are necessary for boys:  Shorts costs 650 THB and Long pants costs 1,350 THB

Please find the enclosed invitation attached here for more details:

For more information please contact via LINE: @thaicanadian

BASIS String Orchestra

We are excited to welcome students interested in joining the BASIS String Orchestra! This is a great opportunity to enhance musical skills and perform in school events.

This program offers a wonderful opportunity to learn and master string instruments, including violin, viola, cello, and double bass, while building teamwork and performance skills. 

Please refer to the catalog below for more details. 

Contact US 

School Line Official @bisb or Email: ECA@basis.ac.th 

Well-being Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

It is with immense excitement that we announce our upcoming "Parents Series," an engaging and comprehensive program designed to address a myriad of topics pertinent to parents throughout their journey. This event will be hosted in the Black Box, featuring Dr. Golf and a distinguished guest host for our final session.

Our series will commence in September with a compelling session on "Effective Communication with Teens," followed by a diverse range of topics each month. Please refer to the attached poster for a detailed schedule of this year’s topics.

We eagerly anticipate your participation and look forward to seeing you there!

Join our BASIS Community Sports Activities!

We invite all parents, students, family members, faculty, and staff to join our fun Community Sports Activities.

Here’s the schedule:

 • Tuesday: Badminton (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
 • Wednesday: Football (5:30 - 7:00 PM)
 • Thursday: Badminton & Basketball (5:30 - 7:30 PM)

Just bring a water bottle, and if you’re playing badminton, don’t forget your racket! No reservations needed, but please sign in at reception if it’s your first time using the facilities this year.

Students aged 14 and up can join without parents but must also submit the form at reception.

We hope to see you there!

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