The Eco -Beasts of St Andrews International School Bangkok will be meeting with the Primary Leadership Team and Epicure to further reduce the amount of waste produced at Primary School...Read on for more information on how you can recycle cardboard at school.
Don’t forget, next week we are closed on Monday 20 May for the Visakha Bucha compensation day.
Next Thursday, 23 May, is the second of our catch-up Monday timetable days. This means that the children will need to bring everything they will need for a Monday timetable. ECAs will run on Thursday's schedule as normal.
As you know, this year, as a school, we have been thinking more about our impact on the environment and have been looking at ways to reduce our waste and ensure that it doesn't all end up in landfills. We have also been talking to the children about saving energy, and you might have seen these reminders across both Primary and High School as we try to embed this message.
This week will bring a meeting with Ms Helen and the St Andrews Eco-Beasts group with representatives from the Primary Leadership Team and Epicure to look at how we can reduce the use of plastic, and waste in general as we move forward towards a sustainable future.
Already all of the food waste collected by our canteens is sent to a local fish farm and we introduced recycling bins across both campuses and are talking to the children about thinking carefully about their use of resources.
But Here are The Facts…
A group of parents and students have been at the fore in helping us improve our waste management as a community, but we want to make a bigger impact.
By popular request on Thursday 23 May, we will introduce a monthly paper and cardboard recycling scheme for our community. So, if you have any paper and cardboard please bring it into school and place it in the recycling bins to the rear of the T Block. You can do this at any point during the school day. If you have large or heavy loads, a trolley will be available at the main school gate.
This will then be sold to a local recycling company and the proceeds go into an Education Fund for the children of our 6-day staff.
Last week we advertised the forthcoming Transition Meetings for Parents, but there was an error in this information.
There will be two meetings.
FS3 to Y1 - 11 June at 4.00 p.m. (Not, as advertised Y1-Y2 which is held in August.) Venue: T Block 2nd Floor Shared Area
Y2-Y3 - 13 June at 4.00 p.m. Venue: R Block - Y3 Classrooms
School closed - compensation for Visakha Bucha Day - Monday 20 May
Monday timetable - Thursday 23 May
Meeting for STARs Parents - 24 May - 8.30 a.m.
School closed - Half Term - Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 May
Primary Project week - Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 May
Transition Meeting for Parents FS3 to Y1 - 11 June 4.00 p.m. (Y1)
Transition Meeting for Parents Y2-Y3 - 13 June 4.00 p.m. (Y3)
FS/KS1 Class Swap morning - Monday 17 June
Primary House Music Competition - Monday 24 June
End of term assembly - Wednesday 26 June
Last day of term - Wednesday 26 June
At St Andrews Bangkok, we’re proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP)—a pathway that blends academic excellence with real-world learning. Designed for students with a passion for a particular career field, the IBCP allows them to gain practical skills, IB-level academics, and global perspectives to prepare for university and beyond.
With access to career-related studies, IB Diploma courses, and personal development opportunities, our students build the confidence and experience needed to take their next steps. Whether pursuing higher education or entering the professional world, the IBCP ensures they are future-ready.
Eloise reflects on her experiences representing St Andrews International School at the annual Remembrance Day service hosted by the British Club in Bangkok. She expresses her deep gratitude for honouring the sacrifices of fallen soldiers and the pride she feels in continuing a family tradition while representing her school and community. Eloise emphasises the importance of this meaningful event in fostering remembrance and appreciation.
