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Primary School: Students are back with some powerful messages for world leaders!

It’s fabulous to see how quickly it has taken our students to adapt to school life following all the instructions from their teachers. Primary students send world leaders powerful messages about making changes to help the future of our planet. Finally, find out what Trashlucky will be doing to help empower our children to make a difference.

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Heads lines: Feel the excitement

There’s real excitement as we are back in school learning with friends and teachers face to face. A big thank you to STA Parents for ensuring that each student has taken their ATK tests and registered the results for a smooth and safe day at school. Finally, with the major climate change conference COP26 this week in Glasgow, please find out how we are making a united effort to make a difference in our school.

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Meet the Teacher: Our Head of Geography and a Welsh Tchoukball player

Introducing our new Head of Geography, a proud Welshman with over 30 years of experience as a teacher. Mr Trevor has taught in international schools all over the world and is an impassioned geographer! Fun fact, Mr Trevor has captained his country at Welsh Tchoukball and is excited to teach STA more about this inclusive sport!

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Dr Eric: Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19?

This is perhaps the greatest current uncertainty circulating the world right now and is especially sensitive to those of us in Thailand who look forward to sending our children back to the classroom.

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Primary and Foundation Stage: Reflection on our VSE curriculum and looking forward!

Our Estates Team learn Makaton ready for on-campus learning. On Monday, we welcomed new students to Primary, as we look forward to seeing everyone else back in School! Finally, we reflect on our VSE curriculum made possible by the outstanding efforts of all in our community, teachers, parents, and students.

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Dr Erik FAQs: I think my child has COVID-19. What should I do next?

Dr Erik Fleischman is an STA parent and an Infectious Diseases/Regenerative Medicine specialist from the USA. He has been working with epidemic diseases around the world for nearly 30 years including HIV/AIDS, Ebola, H1N1, SARS, MERS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and Hepatitis. Dr Erik has agreed to answer FAQs from the STA community...

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High School: Back to School!

I hope you have all had a relaxing break and are ready for a busy second half of the term. On Monday morning, we received exciting news about reopening! Also, it was an absolute pleasure to welcome approximately 40 Year 11 students to take their IGCSE Maths Mock Exams. Finally, we have our first University Updates from the Class of 2022!

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Have you heard of the Pi-oneers Foundation?

Pi-oneers foundation is a student-led organisation aiming to provide digital education in underprivileged communities by providing necessary equipment and resources. Our goal is to partner with underprivileged schools in Bangkok that seek digital education.

3 reasons to Dance at St Andrews

Dance at St Andrews has become a core part of our school community. We are exceptionally proud of the number of opportunities to Dance at STA and the benefits it brings to our community.

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Nysa G accepted for a prestigious summer of STEM!

With an acceptance rate of less than 10%, The New York Academy of Sciences has accepted Nysa (Year 11) to two prestigious summer programmes, 'The Junior Academy' and '1000 Girls, 1000 Futures'. Nysa was a perfect candidate, having undertaken an IGCSE in Design Technology: Systems & Controls, VEX robotics, Accelerated Math Class, Drama productions and Duke of Edinburgh alongside her enormous passion for STEM.

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Head’s Lines: Ask the Doctor - Dr Erik

After a positive response about the information shared by Dr Erik, we open the floor to your questions via a Google Form. Dr Erik will do his best to provide some clarity and reassurance about this challenging situation which we all face. Also, STA families are taking up the chance to collect their four weeks worth of free ATKs kits, ID badges and get prepared for coming back to school. Finally, our staff’s level of full vaccination will soon be over 96% and see the latest update about safely reopening facilities.

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Primary School: Virtual School Experience Highlights!

Year 1 experience the world through delightful aromas. Year 5 take inspiration from the Romans and also learn about light creating their own Periscopes. Year 4 produce ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Dioramas!

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Meet the Teacher: Mr Will the GB Age Group Triathlete

Mr Will joins our team of Primary Teachers as a Classroom Teacher for Year 4. Mr Will has a fascinating background in education, sport and coaching. With an array of teaching and coaching experiences in the UK, USA, South Africa and China.

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Meet the Teacher: Musical Ms Anna

We are excited to introduce you to Ms Anna, our fabulous new Primary Music Teacher. From reading music at Cambridge University, consulting for BBC Bitesize, setting up international music teacher training, to musical speeches in front of British politicians in The House of Parliament. Ms Anna’s journey to St Andrews is fascinating and includes a huge range of experiences in all things music.

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Head’s Lines: Covid-19 and Children: Frequently Asked Questions by Dr Erik Fleischman

As we wait for school inspection, our plans for a safe reopening are ready and available for you to read. Part of the plan is to calculate how many children will return to physical school by surveying the STA community. Alongside this, Dr Erik, a new STA parent who has vast knowledge and experience in Infectious Diseases/Regenerative Medicine has been kind enough to review our reopening plans and offer helpful feedback. Also, Dr Erik has provided very useful answers to some frequently asked questions about Covid-19 and children.

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Primary School: FS3 grow rainbows, Year 2 explore bridges and Year 4 go to a chocolate factory.

FS3 get a taste of STEAM and grow rainbows at home, as Year 2 explore bridges and Year 4 emerge themselves into the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Learn more about the Year 4 teacher who has an extensive background in education and endurance events. Finally, don’t forget to get involved in the Eco-Beast house competition.

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Head’s Lines: Our STA Health App and safety measures for opening

Our opening plan has been submitted as we look forward to a safety inspection of our facilities. In advance of opening the school to the children, we will share with all parents the safety measures in place and provide answers to many of your frequently asked questions. Find out the latest student vaccination opportunities and how students will safely enter St Andrews when our facilities open. Finally, through our Health App, we request your help in completing the 'Vaccine status'.

Blog | High School | Homepage Featured Article

High School: Back to school, for STA teachers

STA teachers are back in school and using the Health App ATK Screening System. We will share more about our Health App soon as Mr Paul's Heads Lines outline more safety details in our opening plan. Here's more information on the latest vaccination opportunity available for students. Finally, take a look at what is coming up next in the Term 1 High School calendar.

Year 8 gear up with VEX equipment!

In Year 8’s Technology course, half of this year’s students have recently rotated into Robotics. These future AI engineers and tech wizards eagerly unwrapped their VEX equipment and dove right into the construction of their set designs. The theme of learning focuses on Mechanisms, or looking at the motion involved with gears, levers, pulleys, lifts, cranks and linkages.

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Head’s Lines: A plan to safely reopen our facilities

This week our school will complete and submit to the MOE and OPEC our plan for reopening our school. Once reviewing our opening plans to keep our community safe from COVID-19 infections and inspecting our two campuses, we can then receive approval to open. A Hybrid Model will allow parents to decide where they want their children to learn from safely. As part of the school opening plan, every family needs to have completed their Health Declaration Form. Read more to see what a day at school will look like in High School and Primary School…

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Primary School: Students are back with some powerful messages for world leaders!

Heads lines: Feel the excitement

Meet the Teacher: Our Head of Geography and a Welsh Tchoukball player

Dr Eric: Should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19?

Primary and Foundation Stage: Reflection on our VSE curriculum and looking forward!

Dr Erik FAQs: I think my child has COVID-19. What should I do next?

High School: Back to School!

Have you heard of the Pi-oneers Foundation?

3 reasons to Dance at St Andrews

Nysa G accepted for a prestigious summer of STEM!

Head’s Lines: Ask the Doctor - Dr Erik

Primary School: Virtual School Experience Highlights!

Meet the Teacher: Mr Will the GB Age Group Triathlete

Meet the Teacher: Musical Ms Anna

Head’s Lines: Covid-19 and Children: Frequently Asked Questions by Dr Erik Fleischman

Primary School: FS3 grow rainbows, Year 2 explore bridges and Year 4 go to a chocolate factory.

Head’s Lines: Our STA Health App and safety measures for opening

High School: Back to school, for STA teachers

Year 8 gear up with VEX equipment!

Head’s Lines: A plan to safely reopen our facilities