BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from Head of School & Head of Operations:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

Welcome back to this 2nd half of this semester. It was great to welcome you all back from a lovely October break! We hope you had a well-deserved break to relax and enjoy your time with family and friends. We have several updates after this long break.

We would like to kickstart this week by warmly welcome the US Recruitment Team from BASIS Curriculum Schools Network, Mr. Tim Smith, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and his team visited us here at our esteemed campus. We had an incredibly productive meeting with regards to our staffing plan for next academic year, once again we reassure that our teachers and staff ensure substantial commitment towards our students and our school community to provide a positive and effective learning environment.

In addition, we are delighted to announce newly joined faculty members to our academic team, Coach Paul Lloyd who fills the position of Head of Aquatics, Mr. Sean Corner who comes on board for an Early Years Intervention Specialist and Mr. Jacques Wolmarans who fills in the position of Drama Teacher. Please welcome them to our BISB community with our BASIS mission we are sure that they have a true passion to build our community to achieve our goals stably in both academic and social engagements for our students. Their arrival signifies a valuable addition to our team, and we look forward to the positive impact they will undoubtedly make within our school community. Please join us in welcoming them on board:

Coach Paul Lloyd

Coach Paul Lloyd is originally from the United Kingdom who has an extensive experience in Physical Education especially in Aquatics Sports. He has a true passion of teaching and building a strong skill for students in Swimming Classes and he is truly delighted to bring his best knowledge and teaching capability delivering to our TUSKERS.

Coach Paul graduated his Bachelor Degree from University of Brighton, UK and Mater of Education from Framingham State University, USA and also holds a certification of SCA Swim Coach Level 3.With his wealth experiences as a Head of Aquatics for many years, we’re confident that Coach Paul will be a fantastic addition to our P.E department and our community.

Mr. Jacques Wolmarans

Mr. Jacques or Mr. Jack is a skilled and experienced professional Drama teacher with his passion in creativity, entertainment and drama teaching.

He holds a Bachelor Degree in Drama from University of Pretoria, South Africa and Master Degree in Drama from University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Mr. Jacques also had an exceptional experience running a puppet theater for 7 years, as well as he has also acted in the commercials in South Africa. With his passion in drama production and his expertise, we are sure that he will make a great journey in a Drama subject.

Mr. Sean Corner

Mr. Sean Corner, our Early Year Intervention Specialist who brings a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience of Early Childhood Education to Early Year Department. He will be doing an intervention with our Early Year students to promote and implement our educational support programs to support our Early Years Students. We are confident that his presence will greatly benefit our Early Years students and contribute our school development in numerous ways.

We would also like to take this moment to formally inform you sad news that Ms. Ruth has decided to resign from her position as a Director of Primary and Upper School due to her personal health condition. Throughout her time at school, she has delivered a great fulfillment in her role and we are sincerely appreciated her support in our school professional growth. We also would like to thank her and extend our best wishes to Ms. Ruth to return back home safely.

On another note, it is time for our Halloween celebration next week! On Tuesday, 31st October 2023, please be reminded for student to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes. Parents are cordially invited to campus to watch the Halloween procession and participate in enjoyable activities. If parents wish to dress up as well – they are most welcome, and may even join your little ones for the big parade. Let’s join us to make this Halloween extraordinary!

We have more exciting events scheduled in the upcoming weeks that we would like to share with you.

Monday, October 30th – Expert Talk “Nurturing Your Child's Executive Function” for all Grade Level Parents at Black Box at 08:30 – 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, October 31st – Halloween Event (Parents are invited). Please see detail of poster below.
Tuesday, October 31st – U9 & U11 Mixed Football Friendly Match at ISB and the game start at 2:20 – 3:40 P.M.
Saturday, November 4th – American Mathematics Olympiads (AMO) at BASIS Bangkok, start at 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.
Sunday, November 5th – WISMUN VII Conference @ Wells International School On-Nut from 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Lastly, this coming Saturday,28th October 2023 it is our honor to invite you to BASIS International School Bangkok Open House 2023. We would be showcasing unique BASIS curriculum and ignite a love for learning in students through various thrilling activities. We would greatly appreciate your kind consideration in extending your recommendation to friends and family.

Best regards,

Dr. W. and Ms. Kwan

Head of School and Head of Operations

Parents and Students Handbook 2023-24:

Parents and Students Handbook

Save the date for School Events and Academic Calendar:

Monday, October 30th – Expert Talk “Nurturing Your Child's Executive Function” for all Grade Level Parents at Black Box at 08:30 – 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, October 31st – Halloween Event (Parents are invited). Please see detail of poster below.
Tuesday, October 31st – U9 & U11 Mixed Football Friendly Match at ISB and the game start at 2:20 – 3:40 P.M.
Wednesday, November 1st - Term 1 Report Card Sends Home
Saturday, November 4th – American Mathematics Olympiads (AMO) at BASIS Bangkok, start at 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.
Sunday, November 5th – WISMUN VII Conference @ Wells International School On-Nut from 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Tuesday, November 7th - PK2N Walking Trip to Swensen's at Central Rama II from 11:00 - 12:30 P.M.
Wednesday, November 8th - PK2O Walking Trip to Swensen's at Central Rama II from 11:00 - 12:30 P.M.
Thursday, November 9th - PK2P Walking Trip to Swensen's at Central Rama II from 11:00 - 12:30 P.M.

Visitation of US Recruitment Team and Message from Mr. Tim Smith, Vice President of Global Talent BASIS Curriculum Schools Network:

Mr. Tim Smith, Vice President of Global Talent BASIS Curriculum Schools Network, and his recruiting team visited our campus this week for strategic planning meetings with Dr. W and the Academic Leadership Team.

As international schools are experiencing more movements in teaching staff since the COVID pandemic, we are taking extra care with the hiring process to ensure that we can find the best teachers for each of the BASIS schools.

“I am optimistic for this hiring seasons and BASIS Bangkok still remains in high demand within the network, receiving thousands of applications for a limited number of openings each year.” Mr. Smith noted.

Dr. W added, “The challenge is finding the candidates that are best suited to deliver the unique BASIS Curriculum. This coming year we will add additional sections in several grades. Furthermore, some teachers will conclude their contracts, so starting the hiring process early will give us ample time to choose the right candidates for our school.”

Semester 2 Tuition Invoices

The 2023-2024 Semester 2 Tuition invoices will be sent via email on Friday, October 27th 2023. Payment is due on Thursday, November 30th 2023 can be made by Bank Transfer or Credit Card.

Please note that there is Special Promotion offer to our families is there are no additional fees for credit card payments if the payment is completed by Thursday, November 30th 2023 at 3:00 P.M. (The special promotion is not extended beyond the indicated date and time.)

Should you have any queries regarding school payments or if you would like to make a payment, please contact the School Accounting Department at bkk.billing@basis.ac.th or 02-415-0099.

We wish our families the very best! Stay healthy and Go TUSKERS!

Best regards,

BISB Accounting Department

Early Years Newsletter:

Message from Director of Early Years:

Dear Families,

Welcome back to all! We are diving right into instruction and prepared all week for our educational visit from the Firefighters and fun Halloween celebrations. On Tuesday the 31st we look forward to seeing you at our Halloween Parade. This event is held in the morning 9:15-10:00 A.M. and we will carry on the rest of the day with educational and celebratory activities. Plan on your child attending a full day of school.

Please remember that if you arrive 5 or more minutes early to pick up your child at the end of the day to park and walk up to the Early Years gate. The line of cars needs to continue to move in order to keep traffic from backing up in the street. KCl families especially need to arrive no earlier than 3:05 P.M. If you have children in several classrooms then either arrive at the time of your latest dismissal or park and walk up. We appreciate your cooperation as we aim for an efficient and smooth operation.

Sincerely,

Ms. Annie Fletcher

Director of Early Years

Primary, Middle & High School Newsletter:

Message from Dean of Upper School:

Dear BISB Community,

Earlier this week, our wonderful Grade 7 twins Meg and Matt performed a piano recital for the patients at Phramongkutklao Hospital in Ratchathewi District. We are enormously proud of them for this good deed. Matt and Meg embody our TUSKERS philosophy both inside and outside of school, and their empathy and positivity enhances our community. Well done kids!

Dean Drew 

Dean of Upper School

College Counseling Corner:

Message from Ms. Kate Irving, College Counselor:

School Office Hours for Dr. Nat (Local College Counsellor Consultant): n.namfah@basis.ac.th

Wednesday, October 25^th, 2023
Wednesday, November 1^st, 2023
Wednesday, November 8^th, 2023
Thursday, November 24^th, 2023
Wednesday, November 29^th, 2023

Upon reservation, please advise your child/children’s name and grade level with agenda where feasible.

Best regards,

Dr. Nat

Local College Counselor Consultant

P.E. Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

With the 3 D's in mind – Dedication, Determination, and Devotion – I extend a warm welcome to all of you back to the TUSKERS Sports Academy Program.

Our young athletes are leaving no stone unturned as they dedicate themselves to rigorous practice sessions and prepare for the exciting competitions that lie ahead.

We are now at the halfway point of our First Semester TUSKERS Sports Academy Programs, and we want to express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support throughout this journey alongside your children.

Upcoming Events:

28 October 2023 (Saturday): U9 and U11 Mixed Football Competition at the Australian International School Bangkok (AISB).
31 October 2023 (Tuesday): U9 and U11 Mixed Football Competition at the International School Bangkok (ISB).

Coach Namita will keep you informed with updates as these events draw near. Please stay tuned for more information.

Once again, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredible support and unwavering commitment. Your involvement is crucial in helping our young athletes excel, and we look forward to the exciting journey ahead.

Best regards,

Coach Namita

Director of Auxiliary Programs

BASIS Halloween Celebration: Tuesday, October 31st 2023

We cordially invited all of our BASIS students to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes! Parents are invited on campus to watch the Halloween procession and to take part in fun activities. If moms and dads want to dress up too – they are most welcome, and may even join your babes for the big parade.

Please see the schedule of events in the attached file:

Community News:

Cellobration on January 13th - 14th 2024:

CALLING FOR ALL CELLISTS!

Join us for CELLOBRATION, an out-of-the-box and unforgettable weekend, led by 14 rock cellists from Yale University’s Low Strung. Get ready to learn, jam and be inspired together with fellow cello enthusiasts across the country, culminating in a charity community concert. For details and to register, please visit www.cellobration.framer.ai

Make a Difference and join the Cello Movement of “CELLOBRATION” today!

Charity Mini- Marathon on December 10th 2023:

We’d like to invite TUSKERS families and friends to participate in the mini-marathon for charity event at Nakornthon Hospital on December 10th. Application can be submitted online via QR code on poster.

BASIS Bangkok is the official partner of “Run with Love for Cancer Patient” event with Nakornthon Hospital. This year is the 13th annual event and it’s our third year supporting it.

There will be volunteer opportunities for students G6-9 to hand out water/food to runners as well. More details to come in the up-coming weeks.

Funds raised from ticket sales will be donated to Bhadra Maha Rajanusorn Foundation for the purpose of cancer research and help of patients who’s in need.

Hope to see you there!!

Winter Camp is available - BASIS Winter Camp 2023 is now available for registration

Winter Camp is available - BASIS Winter Camp 2023 is now available for registration. The winter camps made available for all age from 3-12 years. Join us for a fun variety sets of activities for each camp and make this winter one to remember for your child and children. The camp is open to both BASIS and non-BASIS students.

Please see the detail below of each camp available

**Space is limited, and to register. For more detail, please contact school line @bisb or email at communication@basis.ac.th