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Nothing brings classroom learning to life quite like stepping out into the real world. These inspiring field trips have given High School students a chance to see design through new perspectives and deepen their understanding.
Our Year 8 students look at how thoughtful design can completely transform a space. Venturing into a uniquely designed café precinct in Bangkok, they were welcomed by the architect behind the project, who walked them through how materials, shapes, and landscaping were used to turn ideas into a functional, beautiful environment. It was a perfect opportunity to connect their classroom work, creativity, problem-solving, and practical design thinking to an example of design in action.
Meanwhile, our Year 12 IB Diploma students visit renowned designer Patrick Keane’s studio in Bangkok, known for its innovative, sustainable designs that fuse cutting-edge technology with traditional Thai craftsmanship, particularly through the use of natural materials like rattan. Students learned about how traditional arts and crafts can be reimagined for modern spaces. Discussions with Patrick and his team offered valuable insight into balancing innovation with cultural heritage.
The senior students also visited the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), where they explored a wide array of materials, old, new, and smart, used in contemporary design. These experiences opened up fresh thinking around sustainability, cultural relevance, and how materials impact the function and feel of a space.
At STA, we believe field trips are an essential part of enriching learning experiences beyond the classroom, which offer students many benefits:
Connects classroom concepts with practical applications
Encourages critical thinking and creative problem-solving
Provides exposure to industry professionals and career pathways
Deepens understanding of materials, form, and function
Inspires new ideas through hands-on, immersive learning
Builds awareness around sustainability and cultural relevance in design
Fosters collaboration, reflection, and independent interpretation
Field trips spark curiosity, build connections, and inspire students to think creatively and critically about the world around them. At every age, stepping outside the classroom brings learning to life in new and exciting ways.
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.