BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from Interim Head of School

Dear Parents,

I would like to remind you about the importance of communicating relevant concerns with the school. Your children are very important to us, and if there is anything we can do to help your child achieve greater success and satisfaction at school, please let us know. You may reach me via email at r.aquilina-finan@basis.ac.th. I am always happy to help.

Sincerely,

Ms. Ruth Aquilina-Finan

Interim Head of School

Leadership Transition Update

With great excitement, we would like to share the recent completion of an important milestone in our school's leadership transition. Dr. Willem Van Der Sluis, our incoming Head of School, recently completed his weeklong intensive BASIS Induction Program at BASIS Silicon Valley and BASIS Fremont Schools in California, USA.

During the visit, Dr. Van Der Sluis met with Mr. Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools, as well as the academic leadership teams at all four campuses to gain a deeper understanding of the BASIS philosophy & methodology. He had the opportunity to make classroom observations and discuss the pedagogy of Early Years, Primary, Middle, and High School in preparation for his transition to Bangkok on August 1, 2023.

“This trip was very productive and gave me a clear picture of BASIS in action,” noted Dr. Van Der Sluis. “It was an honor to have met and shared valuable time with the teams at the four schools. The parents must be so appreciative about the way their children are cared for. I look forward to continuing this great tradition in Bangkok.”

This experience helped to equip Dr. Van Der Sluis with the necssary background knowledge of BASIS, network relationships, and tools that will help him lead our school with distinction in the coming years. We look forward to welcoming him to our campus in the coming months.

Best,

BISB Management

Choir Festival

We are thrilled to share with you the resounding success of the recent Choir Festival. The event was graced by the remarkable talent of students from grade 5-8, along with a splendid performance by the ECA Choir.

The participating students showcased their incredible vocal abilities, making it a truly memorable final performance of the year. The success of the Choir Festival would not have been possible without the support of our school community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the parents, guardians, and family members who attended the event and showed their unwavering support for our talented young performers.

You can download to video recording here :

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dPNFsSGPvJc9zPxrW-25GqhlziVNX2Mf?usp=sharing

COVID Protocol Updates

Parent Workshop Series: Expert Talk Episode 4 - Implications of Screen Time & Social Media (Friday June 2, 8:30 - 10:00)

Dear Parents,

We cordially invite you to attend a workshop on the "Implications of Screen Time & Social Media” hosted by Dr. Golf, this workshop aims to provide valuable insight into the effect of screen time and social screen time and social media on children’s well-being, academic performance, and overall development.

In this workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of how excessive screen time and social media usage can affect children's physical health, mental well-being, and social interactions. We will be holding small group discussions to engage parents to share experiences, insights, and challenges related to screen time and social media use, and learn from one another's perspectives.

We highly encourage all parents to attend this workshop, as it will equip them with valuable knowledge and tools to navigate the digital landscape and support their child’s health technology use. If you are interested to participate, please register: https://forms.gle/NNNE9oVyv7XLuZgQ6

We look forward to your participation in this workshop.

Best,

BISB Management

Message from the Library

The game is on!

Ms. Ruth’s rare necklace has been stolen by one of BASIS’s own teachers! It’s up to our very own student detectives to solve the case and find the culprit.

Please join BISB Library for this month’s final book-themed day: Sherlock Holmes Day on Tuesday, May 23rd! Students are welcome to attend a mystery solving activity to earn house points!

The activities will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and after school 3:35 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all grades.* Students under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent.

*Some grades will be able to do a similar activity with Ms. Erika during their regular scheduled library time this week to earn house points.

Join us in the library for a day of mystery and crime solving. We hope to see you there!

Message from the Arts Department

Dear BISB community,

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Art Exhibition, showcasing the incredible creative talents of our Primary and Middle School artists! Join us on Friday, June 2nd from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Canteen for an immersive art experience you won’t forget!

Our Art Exhibition will feature a wide variety of artwork created by our students, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces from throughout the school year. In addition to viewing the artwork, you can participate in interactive art activities, peruse student artist showcases, join student-led art workshops, and enjoy musical accompaniment, making it an event you won't want to miss. Don't forget to bring your family and friends along too!

Thank you for your continued support of the Fine Arts at BISB. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Heather or Ms. Dash.

Warmest regards,
BISB Visual Arts Department

Important Reminder: School ID Badges & Lanyards

As we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff, we kindly remind you of the importance of wearing School ID Badge and Lanyards within campus.

Starting from Monday 22nd May 2023, please ensure that all students come to school with their school ID badges. In the event of a lost badge, please contact the school to re-issue a new one as soon as possible. Additionally, both parents and students must be wearing the correct color of school lanyard in order to be permitted to enter the campus.

We kindly ask that you wear your school ID badge and lanyard at all times while on campus, to assist us in maintaining a secure and safe environment for all.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

BISB Management

Other Upcoming Events

Time Traveller - Kinder Performance on Friday, May 26^th 2023 from 9:00 am at Black Box Theater
Parents Workshop Series: Expert Talk Episode 4 " Implications of Screen Time & Social Media” on Friday, June 2^nd 2023 at 08.30 – 10.00 hrs.

Art Night on Friday, June 2nd 2023 from 4:30-6:00 pm at Primary Canteen

Last day of ECA is Friday, June 2^nd 20203
Last day of all Sport Practice is Friday, June 9^th 2023

Announcing Thursday Afternoon Badminton for the School Community!

Every Thursday at 5:00 -7:00 pm, starting from Thursday, May 25^th
Please bring your own badminton racket, shuttlecocks and sneakers.
Venue : Gymnasium

Announcing BASIS Football Festival 2023 - Ma7 27, 2023

Dear Tuskers Families,

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the annual BASIS Football Festival 2023. Our primary objective is to promote sportsmanship, teamwork and encourage children to embrace the essence of football.

We cordially invite your child who is in U11 team, both boys and girls, to participate in the practice sessions with our football academy. The tournament will take place on Saturday, May 27^th 2023, at BASIS International School Bangkok.

We are pleased to share the exciting news that seven international schools in Thailand, namely King’s College International School Bangkok, Harrow International School Bangkok, Wellington College International School Bangkok, St. Andrews International School Sathorn, Heathfield International School, Brighton College International School Bangkok and Australian International School Bangkok will be participating in this friendly tournament.

We encourage your child to participate in this memorable event and continue their football practices with Coach Kyle. For more information, please feel free to send an email to communication@basis.ac.th.

Best Regards,

BISB Management

Message to Kinder Families: The up-coming Kinder performance on Friday, May 26th 2023

"Five, four, three two, one. Come on, come on. Jump in my time machine! "

Join Kinder on an adventure performance where they discover a time machine that takes them to places, they have always wanted to visit. From medieval times to the first moon landing. Asking questions and finding answers.

An exiting show not to be missed!

Date: Friday, May 26^th 2023

When: 09.00 am

Where: Black Box Theater

Note: Parents, families and classes are welcome to attend.

Sincerely,

Miss Lisenka

Message from our Deans:

We had whole school assemblies and our deans have taught our students on “How to be digital citizen”. We would also like to reinforce our parents on the supervision and putting blocks on the internet searches for students when they are at home.

Please remember that many of them have access to everything and anything, can be very dangerous for children.

Internet_Safety_PowerPoint.pptx

BASIS Summer Camp 2023 Registration

This is a gentle reminder that our BASIS Summer Camp 2023 is now available for registration. There are varieties of summer camps made available for all age from 3-15 years. Join us for a fun variety sets of activities for each camp and make this summer one to remember for your child/ren.

Please see the detail below of each camp available

BASIS Explorer Camp
BASIS Mandarin Summer Camp
BASIS Robotics Summer Camp
BASIS Music Summer Camp

**Open to both BASIS and non-BASIS students.

**Space is limited, and to register, please scan QR code in the poster

For more detail, please contact school line @bisb or email at communication@basis.ac.th

How to Log-In to Schoolzine App "Szapp"

How to log in the “SZapp” Application (Schoolzine) last update version or if you do not want to miss any updates on school informations / events and lovely photos of your child(ren) during the school days, please download this application by following these easy steps:

Go to Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download "SZapp" application.
Select "Asia Pacific"-See an attached photo
Search "BASIS" , select “BASIS International School Bangkok and fill passcode "5351"
Sign up or Log in

- Email : Use the same email address registered with the school.

- Password : *Minimum of 8 characters *Include at least 1 number and 1 letter *Include a special character (@#$%)

Community Health Update

BISB 2023-2024 Course Guide for Gr 6 - 9

Dear Families,

Below, please find the 2023-2024 academic year course guide for middle and high school students. The course guide contains information regarding the required and elective courses offered for each grade level, as well as important graduation and course planning information for our rising high school students. Please feel welcome to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding course offerings or graduation planning.

Warm Regards,

Mr. Josh
Director of Academic Programs

2023_24_BISB_Course_Guide.pdf

Staff Directory

BISB_Staff_Email_2022_2023_MAR23.pdf

BASIS Merchandise

A friendly reminder that students are encouraged to use BASIS schoolbags and lanyards while on campus.

Additionally, there are some new items on sale. Check them out below!

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

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

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-

Thursday Afternoon Badminton