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This year’s IB Group 4 Project challenged students to think creatively and collaboratively as they tackled climate-related issues. Over two days, students from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Design Technology worked in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions by focusing on changing, removing, reusing, or repurposing byproducts.
With guidance from MIT, students explored a range of approaches, from research-driven proposals to hands-on prototyping. Some groups developed physical or digital models, 3D CAD designs, coded simulations, and animations, while others created scientific posters, infographics, and videos to communicate their ideas.
Technology played a key role throughout, with teams integrating AI and machine learning to identify resources, using CAD software to model solutions, and applying data analysis to refine their concepts. This emphasis on digital tools allowed students to explore innovative ways of addressing climate challenges with scientific and technological precision.
Throughout the project, students demonstrated excellent teamwork and scientific inquiry, key elements of the IB philosophy. Each team presented their findings, documenting their process through a scientific poster and video reflections and shared with the MIT team via global campus, we look forward to see if MIT professor Ariel Furst - has any feedback for our students
All Year 12 students have submitted their 2-minute videos explaining their ideas to repurpose waste. Here are three standout submissions, selected for their team work, innovation, feasibility, and potential impact.
St. Andrews ran this project as part of Group 4, with student videos submitted to Global Campus for review by the MIT team. Some may also be reviewed and discussed by Prof. Ariel First.
We wish our STA students the best of luck!
Special mention to these teams: Los Pollos, Tech UNAES, Re-stitchuation, Nut’s & Bolts, The Premz Project, BioChar, and Team 3 with Tree. Some really interesting concepts, great collaboration, and design thinking showcased throughout!
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.