In this article, we put forward some questions to a family who has temporarily joined the St Andrews community from Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong.
Students are standing for the first time next to the Louvre Pyramid in Paris. They are socialising in French, inviting their friends to the cinema on the grass under the Eiffel Tower, deciding which film to watch at the cinema, and buying their tickets and snacks.
Last week, there was a tremendous sense of relief and achievement as the Class of 2022 overcame their final exam hurdle before Graduation. Several Year 13 students came to the Primary School to rekindle memories of the campus where their academic journey began.
Recently, a selected number of students visited the Apple Store at Icon Siam, where they were treated to a collection of workshops delivered by the creatives at the Apple Store.
Over the past two terms, all of our Primary School students in their classes have taken turns to experience a virtual safari from our international school in Bangkok to Chiang Rai to learn from the hardworking heroes at the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF).
The Friendship Zone will be a safe environment open at break times where all students can go along to relax and play with one another. The Student Council have worked hard to turn this project into reality.
Recently, 18 IGCSE Design Technology students’ performed outstanding ‘Design Ventura Sales Pitches’ in front of a St Andrews Design Specialist Judges panel.
Two Year 13 students Nicky and Wen Wen have been at the heart of organising the VEX Nationals 21/22 alongside our Robotics and Design Technology Teachers.
Meet Mr Tim, a very experienced Music Teacher, and our very own Strings Specialist. Mr Tim has been with us for over ten years and has an array of interesting musical endeavours in Music.
Nord Anglia Education, the world’s largest premium international schools organisation, has launched its eighth Outstanding Teachers Outstanding Schools (OTOS) recruitment event to attract the best teaching talent for its schools around the globe.
Project-based assessments are an alternative to tests that allow students to engage with their learning in more concrete ways. Instead of merely studying theory, a hands-on project asks students to apply what they have learned to an in-depth exploration of a topic.
Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects. At St Andrews, we aim to develop projects which emulate the real-life working environment, which allow students to find creative approaches to solving problems and strengthen their creative skills.
While the pandemic has brought many challenges, it’s also introduced a new wave of innovation, resilience and collaboration in education that could prove to be a permanent “great disruptor” to the sector.
Being part of the roots of the Thai language and culture, understanding Naga and other myths help us to better understand Thai culture and way of life. The beliefs and legends about Naga seem to originate from India and have been blended into local myths and legends, being widely known here just like our neighbours, e.g. Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Each week, from Foundation Stage 3 to Year 6, children enthusiastically take part in a Year Group singing session. Whether it's in person or through the Virtual School Experience it is fantastic to see so many children joining in with actions and movement - as well as having a lot of fun!