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Written by: Mr Lewis C (HoF)
The Maths Faculty celebrated Pi Day last Thursday, 13th March 2025, with engaging and educational activities. The day immersed students in mathematics through challenges, puzzles, and hands-on exploration. The theme also found its way into Science classes. Students explored Pi's relevance in various scientific disciplines, from calculating gear circumference in physics to understanding molecular movement in chemistry.
Throughout the day, activities took place all over the High School. Students participated in events like a 3.14km Fun Run and a Number Hunt with 26 math questions assigned to 26 teachers they had to track down. At break time, students were competing in a Pi Recital Competition and a Stop Watch Competition, and the Stemettes (a student-led initiative) organised a ‘Pi-your-teachers’ game. Last month, Year 7 students submitted Pi-themed design t-shirts into a competition, and the winning design was worn by Maths teachers and used as a prize for many of the activities taking place.
The events fostered healthy competition and collaboration, with House Points awarded to participants and winners. Pi Day successfully demonstrated the fun and practical applications of mathematics across different subjects and sparked curiosity and excitement!
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.
Nine Year 11 and 12 students from St Andrews recently embarked on a service trip to Buriram in northeast Thailand to visit the Mechai Pattana Bamboo School, which has a unique model of education that blends academics with sustainability practices, entrepreneurship, and community development. St Andrews students engaged in hands-on activities and cultural exchange with local student boarders to gain first-hand experience for unique initiatives such as the ‘Agriculture for the Blind’ programme.
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.