BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from the School:

Dear BASIS Families,

We would like to start this week’s update with a big congratulations to our Middle School students for completing their Comprehensive Exams! We were so proud to see the dedication and resilience they showed throughout the exam period. To celebrate their hard work, students enjoyed a fun sports games, a ramen party, and a trip to the cinema. We hope they had a great time unwinding and making memories with friends. Well done, TUSKERS!

This week was also filled with excitement as we welcomed Grade 3 and 4 parents to watch the drama showcases. Our students had been rehearsing diligently, and their performances were nothing short of amazing. Thank you to our Drama teachers for their incredible guidance and support!

Please stay tuned for full photo album, we will share with you as soon as it’s ready.

As a wonderful conclusion to the String Orchestra ECA, the group held a final performance at the Thai House on Wednesday. The students performed the Thai song Ta San Klom (“Round Eyes”) to honor our school’s motto, “locally rooted, globally connected.” This performance beautifully captured the spirit of both tradition and community as they bring the school year to a sweet close.

Earlier today, we had the joy of watching one of the sweetest events of the year, the Early Years musical performance, “There’s a Sunflower in My Supper.” Our youngest TUSKERS impressed us with their confidence, big smiles, and impressive stage presence. Thank you to all the parents who came to cheer them on, and to our Early Years teachers, nannies and staff for all the work they put in behind the scenes to make the show a success. Full photo album will be shared with you soonest, stay tuned!

Finally, we would like to kindly remind all families to take a few minutes to complete the BASIS Community Feedback Survey. Your input is valuable and helps us continue improving academics, events, communication, and overall student experience. The survey deadline has been extended to Friday, June 6, 2025. Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Wishing you a restful and happy long weekend!

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.

BASIS EXCHANGE Program Information Session – June 6

Dear Grade 8-10 Parents,

We are delighted to introduce our first-ever BASIS EXCHANGE program, an exciting new opportunity for our students and families! This program, taking place next academic year in October 2025, will offer our current Grade 8-10 students the chance to participate in a student exchange with our sister school in California, USA.

Through this unique experience, participating students will broaden their global perspectives, build lifelong friendships, and immerse themselves in a new academic and cultural environment. In addition, BASIS Bangkok families will also have the opportunity to volunteer as host families, welcoming visiting students from the U.S. into their homes and enriching their own family's cultural experience.

To learn more about the program details and how to become a host family, we warmly invite you to join our Information Session on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to engage globally while strengthening connections within the BASIS network. We look forward to sharing more with you and answering any questions you may have.

Warm regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

Early Years Newsletter

Dear Parents,

We are still buzzing with joy from the Early Years show, “There’s a Sunflower in My Supper.” Thank you for your support in helping bring this delightful performance to life. It was a beautiful celebration of our students’ creativity and confidence.

As we approach the final weeks of school, please remember that we do not hold end-of-year parties with food or gifts on campus. If you wish to celebrate in this way, we kindly ask that you do so outside of school hours and off school grounds. We are committed to teaching right up until the last day and truly value every instructional moment with your children.

Looking ahead, we are excited to share that our yearbooks are in progress! We’re carefully selecting photos and writing captions to help preserve the memories of a joyful and productive school year. These will be a lovely keepsake for your family.

Enjoy the upcoming long weekend with your loved ones, and we look forward to seeing you at the following end-of-year events:

PK1 Animal Habitat Exhibition – June 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Nursery Animal Habitats & Celebration of Progress – June 10 at 8:30 a.m.
Kindergarten Graduation – June 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Sincerely,
Ms. Annie
Director of Early Years

Message from Director of Primary and Upper School

Dear Primary School and Secondary School Parents,

Congratulations to the Middle School students for completing their COMP exams and to the high School students for completing their AP exams. We are proud of their efforts and celebrate their achievements.

As we approach the final weeks of school, we will continue to celebrate learning through subject lessons, Sports Day and Project Week. These are all special events that are planned and bring a joyful culmination to the school year.

In accordance with our Health and Safety Policies and for the safety and well-being of all the students, we would like to remind you that we do not hold end-of-year parties with food or gifts on campus. If you wish to celebrate in this way, we kindly ask that you do so outside of school hours and off school grounds. We are committed to teaching right up until the last day and truly value every instructional moment with your children.

During the summer break, BISB offers a wide range of activities for your child to participate in and continue their learning. Please consider having your child join Summer Packets sessions for additional support. We are committed to providing opportunities for your child’s interests and aspirations.

Thank you for your collaboration.

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

Introducing the BISB Student Council

We are proud to announce the upcoming establishment of the BISB Student Council (BSC) at BASIS International School Bangkok. This initiative has been entirely student-driven, originating from student interest and planning during the previous academic year. It reflects their dedication to building a stronger, more engaged student community through leadership and service.

The BSC will consist of elected High School Officers who have gone through a structured application process. Candidates submitted applications, secured teacher recommendations, met academic requirements, and gathered student signatures from Grades 4 through 10. The official campaign period ran from Monday, May 19 to Thursday, May 29. Candidate speeches took place on Thursday, May 29 in the Black Box Theater, and voting was held the next day, Friday, May 30, during snack time. Results will be announced on Wednesday, June 4 at the Town Center.

While only High School students may run for officer positions, Middle School students are eligible to vote in the current election. In the beginning of the next academic year, Middle School students will have the opportunity to elect their own grade-level representatives, who will serve as members of the BSC. Looking ahead, there are plans to expand the council further to include representatives from the upper primary grades.

We are excited to support this student-led initiative and look forward to seeing the BSC contribute to student engagement, school spirit, and leadership development at BASIS Bangkok.

Mr. Michael and Ms. Emma
BSC Advisors

Greetings BISB Community,

Welcome to the College Corner, a snapshot of the College Counseling process at BASIS International School Bangkok.

Thank you to those who stopped by for Coffee with Kate this morning!

It was a pleasure chatting with the parents who were able to join. Thank you for your questions, insights, and support. Knowing what matters most to you helps me better support our community.

Even if you couldn’t make it today, please know my door is always open. As our school continues to grow, I welcome your questions and look forward to working together to support your children.

Wishing you a restful break, and I hope to connect again soon.

Best,
Ms. Kate Irving
k.irving@basis.ac.th
College Counselor

PE Corner

End of Sports Academy Season & Invitation to Sports Day 2025

Dear Parents,

As we wrap up another exciting year at the BASIS Sports Academy 2024-25, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our students, families, and staff. This journey has been nothing short of inspiring. With the final Football and Badminton Tournaments last Saturday, we brought the Academy season to a joyful and competitive close.

This year was not always easy, we faced our share of challenges, but it was made meaningful and successful thanks to the unwavering support of our vibrant community. Whether cheering from the sidelines, volunteering to score, or simply showing up with encouragement, you have helped elevate our program to new heights. Together, we’ve nurtured a culture of dedication, resilience, and sportsmanship that will continue to shape our athletes far beyond the field or court.

Now, as we close one chapter, an even more exciting event awaits us…

🎉 Get Ready for Sports Day! 🎉

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025

Schedule for Students and Parents.

7:00 AM: Campus Opens
7:30 AM: ‘The Run for Max’ (ends at 7:55 AM)
8:15 - 9:00 AM:Opening Ceremony featuring opening remarks, a parade march, an oath-taking ceremony, and a dance performance.
9:00 AM:Students will begin their activities. Parents will start to exit the school at this time.
2:30 PM – Parent-Teacher Tug of War (wear your house colors and join your child’s house team and earn points for them!)
Please sign up for attendance to the Run for Max and/or Tug of War by the Google Link

TUSKERS End-of-Year Swim Update

As we close out an exciting school year, our TUSKERS wrapped up the swim term with energy, joy, and some splash-filled fun! This month, students dove into engaging team games like water frisbee and waterball, building not only their aquatic skills but also teamwork and confidence in the water. The grand finale? A spirited 25m freestyle and dog paddle swim-off that brought cheers, smiles, and a wave of school spirit!

Congratulations to all our swimmers for their fantastic effort, enthusiastic participation, and impressive growth throughout the year. We’re incredibly proud of the dedication each student has shown on their aquatic journey.

Looking ahead, our swimmers will continue progressing through the Swim England Pathway, developing technique, stamina, and water safety skills as they move up through the levels.

Over the summer, we encourage our TUSKERS to stay active, build strength, and keep swimming. Whether it’s laps in the pool or simply splashing around, every movement counts towards building endurance and staying water confident.

Thank you to our supportive families and committed coaches for making this another successful swim season.

GO TUSKERS!

Library Corner

Hello from BISB Library!

It has been another busy week as we wrapped up our exploration of the Fantasy genre, and as students returned their library books for return week! A reminder that any books not returned this week, and not given to the Library by Wednesday, June 4^th, will be marked as lost and will require a replacement fee, as per our school’s library book replacement policy. Please feel free to email me anytime with questions or concerns at e.wigren@basis.ac.th.

This week we also celebrated our wonderful Library Assistants in Grades 4 – 6 for their hard work and dedication this academic year. These students were so helpful with keeping the library clean and organized, assisting in library events and activities, and supporting their fellow classmates with book recommendations and locating books in the library.

A huge thank you to the following student library assistants:

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Kana, Alyn, Pana, Benly

4Ge
Jinny, Kanomjean, Mona, Tham, Geneve

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Anya, Titan, Seiya, ErngOey, Emma, Nicha, Janis, Proud N.

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Namo, GieGie, Matt, Gusjang, Saiya

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Tyler, Alex, Megan

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Vevey

Thank you all so much for your hard work and help this year!

Additionally, I wanted to thank the wonderful parents and teachers that joined in on Friday’s parent-teacher book club meeting, The Page Turners! It was a lovely experience getting to discuss this term’s book, The Women by Kristin Hannah and to hear the different perspectives of teachers and parents regarding the novel’s themes. I hope to see more of you in the next academic year at our Page Turners book club!

Finally, I wanted to inform parents that next week, Wednesday June 4^th to Friday June 6^th, the library is CLOSED for inventory. This includes before and after school hours. Books cannot be checked out during the week, and all books must be returned to the library by Wednesday, June 4^th to avoid replacement fees, this includes textbooks.

The library will re-open for summer check-out on Tuesday, June 10^th to Friday, June 13^th after school from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. (4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11^th). The library will also be open for summer hours which can be found in the flyer below.

As new books will arrive over summer, I hope to see students continuing to read over the holiday. Be sure to check out next week’s newsletter for the library’s summer reading lists and challenges!

Thank you and happy reading,
Ms. Erika
Librarian

2025-2026 School's Parent ID Card

Parents are requested to complete 2025-2026 Parent School ID cards online form by the 13 June 2025 (Last day of school). Please kindly submit a clear photograph with a white background. Thank you!

Link:

Example Photo:

Remark:

If the form is not submitted by the deadline, the school will proceed with the current academic year’s information and issue parent ID cards for the father and mother only.
Parents are required to return their current cards in order to receive new ones. A replacement fee of THB 200 will be charged for each lost card.
Cards are provided free of charge as follows:
• Families with one child will receive 2 free cards
• Families with two children will receive 3 free cards
• Families with three children will receive 4 free cards

BASIS Summer Camps 2025 Now Open!

Dear BASIS Parents,

We are excited to announce that registration for our 2025 Summer Camps is now open!

BASIS Summer Camps are full of learning and new adventures! From creative arts to science and sports every activity is designed to spark curiosity and build confidence. It’s the perfect place to make new friends, try new things, and create unforgettable memories all summer long!

BASIS Explorer Camp 2025

Age-appropriate experiences designed for our younger learners.

Ages 3–5 (CUKI Tots): Register via LINE: @cukitots
Ages 6–12 (Can U Kick It - CUKI): Register via LINE: cukimineyo

Children will enjoy a hands-on learning filled with creativity, movement, and engaging weekly themes. This camp is perfect for nurturing curiosity in a joyful, safe environment.

BASIS Summer Camps

Our summer program packed with academic enrichment, creative exploration, and skills development. Open to BASIS and non-BASIS students.

Program highlights include:

A STEAM Story Camp
Jump into Music
Visual Storytelling Camp: Discover the Art of Graphic Novels/Comics
Technology in Hybrid Manufacturing
Summer Swim & Skills Development Camp
CS Fundamentals: Express Course
Story Crafters: Building Language Through Writing
Mandarin Summer Camp
Pop and Rock for Young Musicians
Summer Packets: support & supervision

Limited spots are available!

Register here: https://forms.gle/cxPgxxrMRRZiFPAi7

For questions or more information, feel free to reach out via LINE: https://lin.ee/mkkFmDm or email us at ECA@basis.ac.th

BASIS_Summer_Camp_2025 Catalog

Let’s give your child a summer full of growth and unforgettable memories. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

Warm regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

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!