Primary School Sport: Laser focus

Our Primary School athletes have started training with purpose for exciting challenges in 2018.

I hope this children have been enjoying their lessons and their first week in our squads. There are so many new and exciting opportunities this year. We are moving into the TISAC basketball season so there will be opportunities for the selected children to experience basketball games. Also, we have arranged games with Harrow and Shrewsbury where all the children in the football squads that train after school on a Monday and Tuesday will go and play for St Andrews International School Bangkok. We do this every year and it’s a great experience for all children, especially those who are representing STA for the first time.

This week we will be carrying out the 1000m challenge for all KS2 children. We feel it is important to start the year by talking to the children about their fitness levels and their understanding of the importance of sport and exercise to their health. Also, we have some athletics events coming up and we will be looking for some of our strongest runners.

Sporting Recognition

One of our own and captain of our U11 Boys football team, Ayran, has been scouted by the Football Association of Thailand. He will be taking part in some intensive coaching every other weekend at the FA Thailand training facility. We wish Aryan all the best in being the best he can be.

Teacher Achievement

Over the weekend two of our teachers competed in the Rock Man Triathlon/Duathlon. Mr Bob swam 1.5k, biked 30km and then did a 10km run. Khung Seung ran 5km, biked 30km and then did a 10km run. Both teachers finished first in their categories. Mr Bob is on track for his Ironman in November!

Swim Rewards Scheme

Another new development within our Sports Department is our new swimming rewards scheme. Children will receive their certificate once they have passed the level they are trying to achieve. This is a great development and rewards and motivates the children the reach that next level.

Dates for your diary:

We have some major sports competitions coming up in the first term of the new academic year. Please keep the following in your diary.

• 11 September - U11 Boys Basketball @ ASB, 3pm TO

• 17 September - U11 Girls and boys Basketball @ STA vs ASB, 3pm, TO

• 24 September - U9 Girls and Boys Football @ Harrow, Flames and Blaze teams

• 29 September - U11/U9 Football @ Shrewsbury

• 30 September - Tiger Prawns Swim Meet

• 30 September - BISAC Cross Country

• 1 October - U11 Girls TISAC Basketball @ STA vs BCIS, 1 pm tip off

• 10 October - U11 Girls and Boys Football @ Shrewsbury, Flames and Blaze teams

• 13 October - Patana Friendly Swim Meet

• 1 November - U11 Boys TISAC Basketball @ STA vs REG, 1pm TO

• 3 November - BISAC U11 Basketball

• 5 November - U11 Girls TISAC Basketball @ STA vs SATHORN, 1 pm TO

• 9 November - Athletics @ Shrewsbury

• 10/11 November - ISB Swimfest

• 14 November TISAC Dance Competition

• 17 November - Marlins Swim Champs

• 18 November - U11/U9 Harrow Cup

• 22-25 November - BISP Soccer 7s U9 Boys, U11 Boys and Girls

• 29 November - 2 December - NAE Games

• I December - Gymnastics Bambi Games

• 8 December - Gymnastics Junior ISB

Here is a small selection of fun videos from last year for you to enjoy and remember what a fantastic year of sport we had:

• Primary School Week in Review video.

• KS2 Dance Performance video.

• NAE Games video.

• FOBISIA Primary Games video.

If you any questions about Primary sport you can either email Mr Damon (damon.se@standrews.ac.th) our Head of Primary PE or book an appointment to speak to him about the opportunities your child’s/children’s will have at STA.