BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

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Re-Enrollment for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

It's time for enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year! Re-enrollment forms can be found at this link and are due back on Friday 24^th March 2023. Invoices will be sent home beginning on Friday, 31^st March and payment of the deposit is due by Friday, 28^th April. The deposit will be applied to the first semester's tuition fees.

Note: If you pre-paid 2023-2024 tuition fees, you will NOT need to submit the form. Please be sure to submit your Re-Enrollment online, as we are unable to hold a space for your child without it, and we look forward to your return!

BISB Sports Update

Dear Tusker Families,

With the successful completion of our second fixture this semester, I would like to share the fixtures for March with you. As you can see below, we are covering all Grades from G1 upwards, both genders and a variety of sports.

I look forward to seeing at these events and thank you for your continued support of the sports’ program enhancing your child’s academic achievements.

There will be further fixtures throughout the 3rd semester to follow. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have

Yours faithfully,

Coach Ivan Rock

Ivan.rock@basis.ac.th

Match Report - U13 Football v Brighton College

23/02/2023

U13 Girls

The Tusker girls took to the pitch with 2 targets:

To better our attacking performance from the previous match by trying to score more than 1 goal.

To improve our defending by conceding less goals than the previous match.

The improvement from the last match was immediately obvious, with the girls playing with far greater confidence and demonstrating an understanding of their positions. However, despite the improvement, we were grateful to Ben for making many saves early on! Unfortunately, nothing could stop BCB from taking the lead as we finished the half 1-0 down.

The 2nd half began well and BISB we soon in the ascendance. We continued to press all over the pitch, with Pangpun winning many tackles in defence and moving the ball forwards to Lunge in attack, supported by the midfield 3. Eventually, our pressure paid off as Lunge equalized, followed soon after by a second goal.

BISB continued to defend well as BCB mounted attack after attack in vain, searching for an equalizer and the final whistle was met with shock and relief as the Tusker girls recorded their first ever victory!

Congratulations to: Ben, Thichar, Circe, Pangpun, Lunge, Seiya, Phaey, Ray, TianTian, JiaJia

U13 Boys

Meanwhile, the far pitch held a much-needed rematch for the Tusker boys. Coming off a previous loss to BCB, our Tuskers took to the field with fervor and were able to go up 1-0 early on with a stellar header from team captain, Tata.

However, Brighton would not go down willingly and was able to capitalize on a minor defensive error in order to equalize. The Tuskers responded with newcomer Prann launching a rocket off of an incoming volley. Again, BCB were quick to retaliate and the first half ended tied 2-2.

The second half saw an early goal for BCB, but the Tusker boys were slowly gaining back ground and were given the opportunity for a quality set piece with less than 10 minutes remaining the match. Again, Tata would step up in his leadership and strike a beautiful ball to the top right corner of the goal. Somehow, the BCB goalkeeper managed to block it, but the messaged was received.

Afterwards, Tata would drive down and score 2 goals within just as many minutes, securing a much-needed victory for BISB. Although, it would all have been for nothing if our own outstanding goalkeeper Toto, hadn’t made the quality saves in the end. Several one-on-one opportunities were foiled by Toto’s sheer aggressiveness and great decision making.

Congratulations to: Tata, Prann, Toto, Gud, Punn, Titi, Billet, Panpan, Matt, Thee, Talay, Prince, Auto, Chance.

Trimester Two Spirit Week Next Week!

To build a strong community and foster school spirit, it is a tradition at BASIS Curriculum Schools to dress up during the week proceeding to the end of a trimester. Our T2 Spirit Week will take place from Monday, 27^th February, to Friday 3^rd March 2023. Please see the attached poster for the themes for next week. We strongly encourage all students to participate in this great activity to have fun and show their creativity regardless of their grade level! House points will be allocated to the teams with the most participants.

Monday - Mismatch Day

Tuesday - Hawaii Beach Day

Wednesday - Crazy socks Day

Thursday - Book Character Day

Friday - Career Day

Upcoming Events

Coffee Afternoon with Grade 5 parents on Thursday March 2^nd, 2023 at 15.00 hrs
Famous Failures Living Museum for Grade 3 on Wednesday March 8^th, at 08:15 - 09:20 hrs at the Connections Space
Expert Talk with Dr. Kulnida Temchavala on “Positive Discipline” on Friday March 10^th, 2023 at 08.30-10.00 hrs.
SWIM MEET for Grade 2-7 (U9-13) at 09.00-11.00 hrs at St. Andrew International School Sukhumvit 107

For the Love of Reading Competition

"Understanding Teen Behavior" Coffee Morning Presentation

20230224_Understanding_Teen_Behavior_grade_5_up_.pdf

"BASIS Got Talent" Show Auditions

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Exciting news there will be BASIS Got Talent Show Auditions on Friday 3rd March, from 3 pm - 4 pm, in the music classrooms and dance studio, and it will be open for grades 1-5. Please complete the application form for your child's entry. Please see the online application form here: https://forms.gle/Luwd7VheFb26X9kp8

Competition Rules

Talents may include (but are not limited to) singing, dancing, instrumental music, skits, magic, comedy, martial arts, juggling, and no lip-synching.
Everyone must return a completed Talent Show participation form online.
Students who are part of a group act should submit their participation forms together.
The recommended length is 3 minutes; acts must be at most 5 minutes. Students may be asked to stop during the audition.
The maximum number of participants in an act is 8.
Student groups can be across grade levels, Grades 1-5
In all cases, the decisions of the judges are final and will not be open to discussion.
No profanity or insensitive subject matter will be permitted.
Costumes must be appropriate for all age groups. This is a school event.
Acts are responsible for their own props and costumes.
All performances will be screened for appropriateness by the Talent Show Committee.
Acts must provide the Talent Show Committee with the backing music for their act.
The children chosen from the auditions on Friday, 3^rdMarch, will perform Friday, 17^th March.
Friday 17^th March is the audition parents will be invited to attend in the Black Box with prizes for the students. Lucky performers will also be able to perform during the Songkran Festival 7^th of April.

Community Health Update - Week of Feb 20

Class	Influenza	Rhinovirus	COVID
PK2N	1
PK2P		1	1

Announcing the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

BISB Families, please find next year's academic calendar below for your planning.

Student Spotlight

Activities for the BISB Community

SOCCER DAY (PARENTS & STAFF)

Every Tuesday from 5pm-7pm on the back field. The skill level is a 6/10 so anybody who is very new to soccer might want to come watch first.
If you are interested, please join line group "BISB football fun Tuesday 17:00". https://line.me/ti/g/bIaBkwH92l

THURSDAY AFTERNOON BASKETBALL

The athletic department at BASIS is proud to announce a new community-wide event on Thursday's from 5:00-7:00 in the gym. We will host a pick-up basketball game for teachers and parents. Any skill level is welcome as we have adequate space for multiple games! If you have any interest, please join the LINE group here and sign up.

http://line.me/ti/g/-vVsyRVC-

CHANGE OF DAY FOR YOGA LESSON (PARENTS & STAFF)