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On Saturday, 22nd February 2025, St Andrews International School Bangkok (STA) hosted the final VEX Robotics event of the season—the VEX V5RC High Stakes Thailand Cup—in collaboration with the RAT Foundation. The competition brought together 34 teams from across the Asia-Pacific region, featuring students from Years 9 to 13. This marked the grand finale of an incredible season, during which STA proudly hosted five major VEX Robotics events.
This friendly yet fiercely competitive tournament saw familiar teams and schools battling throughout the day, showcasing outstanding teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. One of the highlights was the performance of STA’s own teams (44448A–E). Unlike many competitors, our teams do not have the luxury of on-site coaching, as our staff are busy running the event. Despite this challenge, they have learned to be independent and push their limits. Their dedication paid off, with four teams ranking in the top 16, earning spots in the quarter-finals.
44448B (Aadi, Alex, Senaa, Nana, Kevin, and Mathias) and 44448D (Keane, Nitnem, and Aryan) advanced to the semi-finals.
44448C (Ari, Vivaan, Hrish, Radhika, Ananya, and Aaru) went all the way to the finals.
44448C – Amaze Award
44448D – Design Award (their third time winning this season)
44448B – Energy AwardNone of this would have been possible without the dedicated STA team. A huge thank you to Mr Rob for his leadership in growing and supporting VEX tournaments at STA, Mr Sam for managing tournament systems, and Ms Ashley for leading our panel of judges.
We also extend our gratitude to our Head Referees—Mike Duly, Mike Griffiths, Daniel Glowinski, and Bartek Moskwa—as well as to Mathew Sunny, who worked alongside Ms Ashley in judging.
Lastly, a special acknowledgement goes to our amazing student volunteers. It’s not just the competing teams that deserve recognition—this season, 50 students dedicated over 70 hours assisting Mr Rob in running tournaments and strengthening our robotics community.
Year 5 students stepped out of the classroom and into the kitchen for a special Thai cooking class hosted by the talented chefs from getfresh. Under the guidance of the getfresh chefs, they learned about kitchen safety, teamwork, and, most importantly, the steps involved in cooking traditional Thai food like Tom Gai Kai and Lod Chong. The interactive session gave students the chance to discover new skills and connect with Thai culture in a fun and meaningful way.
Harry, Class of 2025, shares his experience on the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). He is a passionate and driven young learner with a keen interest in hospitality and the service industry. One of the standout features of Harry’s IBCP experience was the opportunity to gain work experience working in the office and the operations side of getfresh, a popular cafe franchise in Bangkok.
At St Andrews Bangkok, we believe that every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and included both inside and outside the classroom. That’s why we are incredibly proud to introduce the Friendship Benches project, an initiative designed to foster connection, kindness, and community spirit across the school.
From 25th May to 27th May, St Andrews International School Bangkok proudly hosted the 2025 Nord Anglia SEA STEAM Festival. Students from across Southeast Asia came together for three inspiring days of creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. This year’s big question: “How can we reduce or repurpose school waste to create a lasting impact in our communities and environment?”
From cultural celebrations and hands-on STEAM challenges to expert talks and a final showcase of student-led projects, the festival was a true celebration of innovation and sustainability.