As part of the Careers programme at St Andrews International School Bangkok, Year 10 and Year 12 students had the chance to hear from visiting industry professionals, including our alumni, in a wide variety of future pathways to find out if these careers were something they would be keen to explore.
On Friday 14th June 2024, we welcomed 20 industry speakers to St Andrews Bangkok High School, ranging from business owners and entrepreneurs, to doctors and other medical professionals, to hospitality managers, and even professional artists and actors. Our guests took turns speaking to our Year 10 and Year 12 students, sharing valuable experiences and insights.
The morning panel discussions allowed both year groups to come together and hear about routes into certain professions, qualifications needed, and, more importantly, the interpersonal skills valued in a working environment and practical steps students could take to ensure their future success.
After the break, the Year 10 students had the opportunity to engage more directly with chosen speakers in small group sessions, allowing for more in-depth questions and answers about working in a given profession. These sessions allowed for quality discussions, painting a clearer picture of what awaits the students in their professional life to come.
At St Andrews Bangkok, it is our duty to ensure that our graduating students will move on as resilient, global citizens. Knowing what to do after graduation is at the forefront of many of our student's minds, so these opportunities to get informed from various sources are an invaluable support in their education. After all, learning from those with experience is what better equips us for the future.
St Andrews Bangkok recently hosted professional development workshops for IB Asia-Pacific, welcoming 290 educators from across the region to enhance their teaching practices in International Baccalaureate programmes. The workshops offered insights into updated syllabi for various courses, while also spotlighting the launch of the IB Career-related Programme at St Andrews, fostering networking opportunities and reinforcing the school's commitment to academic excellence.
This year’s Graduation marked the end of High School for the 119 graduates in the Class of 2024 at St Andrews International School Bangkok. With nearly half of the graduates having spent their entire secondary education at St Andrews, the ceremony celebrated their academic achievements, personal growth, and sense of community. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our graduates and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.
As Term 3 comes to an end, three senior students, Eleonore, Natalie, and Ananya, reflect on their experiences in the IB Diploma Programme at St Andrews International School Bangkok. Perhaps one of the most meaningful projects Ananya and Natalie took on during their senior studies was starting a foundation with a few other friends called Today4tomorrow – an initiative to provide opportunities to underprivileged girls in Thailand.
