Secondary Newsletter
A word from the Head of Secondary
Dear parents and students,
As we approach the end of another remarkable academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the incredible moments that have shaped our school community in June.
Firstly, our assembly hall was transformed into a captivating Mangrove forest exhibition. The creativity and dedication exhibited by our students in bringing this unique ecosystem to life through paintings, information boards and models was truly inspiring. It showcased not only their artistic talents but also their commitment to raising awareness about the importance of environmental conservation.
In addition, our students from Year 6 to Year 13 embarked on an enriching Thai culture and studies trip to Ayutthaya. This immersive experience allowed them to delve deeper into Thailand's rich heritage and gain a greater understanding of its cultural significance. The memories created during this trip will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on their educational journey.
Our Annual 5-day community service residential for sixth formers was a resounding success, emphasizing the values of compassion, empathy, and social responsibility. Our students dedicated their time and efforts to various community projects at Pinkaew School in Ayutthaya , making a positive impact on the lives of the pupils there. This experience has nurtured their leadership skills and instilled a sense of purpose, preparing them to be active contributors to society.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Phoenix House for emerging as this year's champions in the house competition. The dedication, teamwork, and spirit displayed by the students in Phoenix House truly exemplify the values we strive to foster within our school community. Well done to all the participants who made this competition a memorable event.
As we bid farewell to another cohort of graduating students, I would like to remind our Year 13 students that IGCSE and A Level results will be released in mid-August. I know that each one of you has worked tirelessly to achieve your academic goals, and I wish you all the success in your future endeavors. Remember that these results are not just a measure of your intelligence but a testament to your perseverance and determination.
Finally, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful summer break filled with relaxation, rejuvenation, and quality time spent with loved ones. It has been a privilege to witness the growth and achievements of our students throughout the year, and I am excited to see what the future holds for each and every one of them.
Tom De Smet
2023 Awards & Graduation Ceremony
Opening speech
Mr. De Smet - Head of Secondary
Musical performance
Nokyung (Y.7)
Playing 'A lover's concerto' on the harp
Year 6 Awards
Y.6 Values Award
Freya
Y.6 Achievement Award
Anna
Y.6 Progress Award
Tapiwa
Year 7 Awards
Y.7 Values Award
Alice
Y.7 Achievement Award
Ava
Y.7 Progress Award
Indy
Year 8 Awards
Y.8 Values Award
Amy
Y.8 Achievement Award
Benjamin
Y.8 Progress Award
Davin
Year 9 Awards
Y.9 Values Award
Son
Y.9 Achievement Award
Peam
Y.9 Progress Award
Ete
Musical performance
Kevin (Y.13)
Singing 'I attempt from love's sickness'
Year 10 Awards
Y.10 Values Award
Bell
Y.10 Achievement Award
Copter
Y.10 Progress Award
Sinchan
Year 11 Awards
Y.11 Values Award
Le'Pain
Y.11 Achievement Award
Mik
Y.11 Progress Award
Buck
Year 12 Awards
Y.12 Values Award
Mariha
Y.12 Achievement Award
Jericho
Y.12 Progress Award
Awei
Musical performance
Bianca & Tobias (Y.10)
Bianca singing 'Just the two of us', while Tobias plays the piano
Round Square Award
King Constantine Medal
Hafsa (Y.13)
Year 13 Awards
Y.13 Values Award
Kenny
Y.13 Achievement Award
Hafsa
Y.13 Progress Award
Korn
Graduation
Graduation speech
Headmaster - Mr Mongare
Diploma recipient
Hafsa
Diploma recipient
New
Diploma recipient
Kevin
Diploma recipient
Kenny
Diploma recipient
Korn
Diploma recipient
Emily
Graduation speech
Headprefect - Kenny
Musical performance
Peam (Y.9)
Piano - Struttin' at the Waldorf
Closing speech
Mr. De Smet - Head of Secondary
Reception
RBIS Art exhibition at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
Mangrove forest exhibition in the assembly hall (Y.9 & 10)
On Friday 9th June, we held an event dedicated to Mangroves. This was the conclusion of the cross-curricular project called “Mangrove Forests of Thailand”, involving our Y9 and Y10 students and coordinated by Mr Le Serre and Ms. Paliwala. One of the focal points of this project were the SDGs set out by the United Nations.
The event began with a wonderful exhibition about Mangroves prepared by the students.
It was followed by the inspiring keynote speeches of Ms. Margarita Caballa, United Nations Volunteer at the UNEP (UN Environment Programme) and Ms. Aminta Permpoonwiwat, SDGs Youth Panel member (UN Thailand).
Then, our Year 9 and Year 10 students presented different projects :
“Physical and chemical characteristics of mangrove forests in Thailand”
“Flora and fauna of mangrove forests in Thailand”
"The benefits of mangrove ecosystems"
“Threats to the Mangrove Forests”
“Thailand National Mangrove Forest Day”
“Mangrove Restoration and UN sustainable goals”
In addition, one team of students presented a painting showing the beauty and fragility of this unique ecosystem.
Well done everyone for this successful event and for your commitment to this project!
The “Mangrove Forests of Thailand” project has provided the students with an excellent opportunity to investigate environmental issues and promote the conservation of local ecosystems.
Thai culture and studies trip to Ayutthaya (Y.6 - 13)
On Friday, June 16th, 2023, students ranging from Year 6 to Year 13 embarked on an educational Thai Studies Trip to "Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya." The trip began with a visit to Bang Pa-In Palace, where the students delved into the rich history of the palace, exploring both Thai history and the distinctive architecture blending Thai and Western arts. Next, they proceeded to the Ayutthaya Historical Study Center to deepen their understanding of the history and geography of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
The itinerary also included significant locations such as the Ayutthaya Historical Park, the Phra Sri Sanpetch Temple, and the vibrant Wat Mongkol Bophit Market. This Thai Studies Trip formed an integral part of the Thai Language and Culture Curriculum, in line with the guidelines set by the Ministry of Education (MOE). The trip aimed to not only promote outdoor education encompassing Thai local wisdom and ways of life but also provided the students with an unforgettable learning experience in the realm of Thai culture.
Annual community service residential (Y.12 & 13)
After a fast journey, we arrived at Pinkaew school. We were first welcomed by all the teachers and had a quick lunch. We were shown the garden area needed improving and started with what appeared to be a straightforward task of moving soil which ended up being quite a challenge physically. Mariha exclaimed, “Wow that was hard manual labour!”.
After an hour of hard work, we needed a rest from the sun, so we went to set up the reading corner in the library. The children were extremely excited and really liked the new cushions. While Kenny was fixing up posters, Jericho volunteered reading to the children which they thoroughly enjoyed. Jericho was surprised of the English skills of some of the children. Afterwards, we went to say hello to all the children at the school and gave them all a postcard which was prepared by the RBIS secondary students. They really enjoyed them with a lot of the messages being translated by Kenny and Poom to which they were touched by our heartfelt messages.
After that, we had an enjoyable lunch to prepare for the next 4 hours of hard work on the garden. We were also lucky to be joined by the extremely helpful students of the school. Awei couldn’t believe how strong and fit the children were who made the work look easy. While we were doing this, Poom decided to make us a delicious evening meal so he set off to prepare a well-deserved meal. We were pleasantly surprised how good the food was and gave it an 11/10. Written by Jericho (Y.12)
After a wonderful breakfast, we split into two groups, the first group was Hafsa, Jericho, and Awei. They completed the garden by adding more sand and planting the shrubs. After a day and a half of hard work, we were pleased to see the final outcome. Then, Poom, Kenny, Mariha and Ms Sherian visited all the classrooms to teach some English and Art lessons. Poom said "I enjoyed letting them play English games, and was so surprised by how many of them understood basic English". Mariha said "The children were really excited about the artwork and created some stunning pieces."
The next task was mixing concrete so we could actually use bricks to repair the steps. This is the first time we've ever laid bricks and it was an enjoyable experience. After lunch, we visited the Pinkaew temple, next to the school, where we met the head monk, who was really interested in what we were doing. He said that next time we visit Pinkaew School again, we can sleep in the temple. We were also very thankful for his blessings and wishes of good luck.
After visiting the temple, Hafsa and Awei went to the library to sort out the books we gave to the school, which was really time consuming. It also gave them the chance to see how excited the children were with the changes made in the library. Then, the other group began work on garden 2 with the help from the primary students from year 4 and 5. Everyone worked so hard that we were able to complete garden 2 during the afternoon.
Hafsa commented "I was so happy to see how excited the children were with all the activities that we arranged for day 2". Written by Kenny (Y13)
After our breakfast of KFC and porridge, we started a new venture of repairing, preparing and painting pillars. We used a scraper, Jericho was an expert, surprisingly, and offered advice to Awei who wanted to quit at first but persevered and became the star of the day. Next up was priming the pillars for painting, and Mariha managed to get more primer on her clothes and shoes than on the pillar itself. Mariha exclaimed “I am a child!”.
“It’s hard to paint, because there are some holes in the pillars. It was the first time I used a roller and it was difficult at the start but at the end I mastered it.” Kenny said. The task took a long time but we were able to paint each pillar before a well-deserved lunch. After lunch we completed the task by painting the bottom third of the pillars with a beautiful blue. In contrast, painting metal was different from painting on concrete. Painting the metal gates and railings was time consuming as there were many nooks which we couldn’t reach.
We wrapped up just before dinner and after a hard days work of painting, we enjoyed our meal of Thai green curry cooked once again by our wonderful chef , Poom. To round off the day, we went to a whole seller to buy snacks for the kids which will be given out on Friday.
“It’s been a colourful day” quoted Jericho Written by Mariha Yr.12
Today was different from all the other days. Ms. Duangduan Klipmalai the director of Pinkaew school is also the director of Wat Chaiyaphum school and she invited us to attend the teacher day (Wai Kru) ceremony. It was an eye opening experience; the school band started the proceedings and they were heart stopping especially the bass drum. The dancing was elegant and graceful like they were floating in the clouds. Every child from early years to secondary 3 and alumni, 330 children, went on the stage to wai and pay respect to the teachers. "It was fascinating to see how much the students respect the teachers" Kenny thought.
After the ceremony we were asked to teach primary 4 and secondary 1 and 2. Kenny and Jericho decided to go to the secondary classes. They felt that it was an unforgettable experience as it took them time to make the students open up. Once they started responding the lesson was flowing well. Poom, Mariha and Hafsa were teaching the primary classes. The children were very quiet at first but after Hafsa pulled out some candy and said "read a sentence in English by yourself and you will get some candy." they started to participate. Poom said "it was an enjoyable and fun experience".
After that, we returned to Pinkaew school for lunch. After lunch Kenny went to two classes and taught them basic EMS which contain scene safety, patient assessment, activating the 1669 system. The children were glued to every word that Kenny said and really enjoy the practical CPR and choking exercises. Moreover, they can additionally know how to treat life-threatening bleeding and how to move patients to safety.
Everyone else had the pleasure of painting again and it was a time consuming task because the pillars and railings had intricate designs. Unfortunately, we did not have time to lay the tiles on the steps and landing so the school said that they will do it for us in a few days time.
In the evening we packed the snack bags for the children which will be given out to them tomorrow. We are really looking forward to giving the children something for their participation and everything we have done this week. We are proud to say that we have continued recycling during our trip; every bottle, top and carton has been placed in a recycling bin at the school. Hafsa said it was a fulfilling end to a long day. Written by Poom Year 12
Our last day at Pinkaew School was given over to being with the children. We decided to encourage all of the them from kindergarten through secondary to practice their English skills and to make it more enjoyable we had prizes to encourage participation.
We went to the youngest children first with Kenny taking the role of teacher. The children thoroughly enjoyed the competitive aspect and were eagerly involved. All them won prizes such as biscuits, crisps, pocky sticks and more. Next up, Primary years 1,2 & 3 with Poom leading the activity. The children were enthusiastic and participated in the English games. Poom was now mastering the different ways of encouraging the children to join in. Primary years 4, 5 & 6 also were very enthusiastic and eagerly answered the questions; they were appreciative when they received their prizes. Hafsa, Mariha, Poom, Jericho and Kenny enjoyed being with the children and helping them solve the tasks given; there was much fun and laughter as the games progressed. Finally, we arrived at Secondary 1,2 & 3. Poom and Kenny soon had the older children joining in, although at times hints were needed from the adults in the room. The opportunity of winning a prize was enough to get everyone trying to get the correct answers. It was a great way to end our time at Pinkaew School with much enjoyment being shared around the school.
After visiting all the children we realised we were close to completing our time at the school; the children gathered in the canteen and thanked Hafsa, Mariha, Poom, Jericho and Kenny when they were each given a snack bag full of a variety of confectionery. It was a wonderful way to end our visit. There was time for a few photographs to be taken and sharing good wishes. Our time was over, and we set off back to Bangkok.
6th Form reflection of their time at Pinkaew School.
This residential trip was an unforgettable experience. It was a heartwarming conclusion to a whole year of community service. I will remember all the effort we put in and the fun we had alongside the kids at the school. I hope they have a wonderful future and wish the best for them. Hafsa Year 13
Seeing all the children in the canteen taking the time to thank us on the final day was a main highlight of my trip. The hands-on aspect of community service is very different compared to doing projects at school. Seeing your hard work pay off in real time is extremely satisfying and I plan on continuing to participate in future community service opportunities. Jericho Year 12
This trip was fun as everything we did I had never done before, like brick laying and playing with cement. It was great to get out of the city and into a more rural area. Teaching the kids art was also a fun experience and everyone enjoyed it as laughs could be heard in every room. Mariha Year 12
This community service trip really made me take the lead as I was asked to teach the children English, and it was a fun experience for me. We also helped renovate the school’s gardens. It was a great experience; we made the children in the school happy and ourselves as well. Poom Year 12
Day 5 was our last day at Pinkaew School. We have done lots of fun activities with the students. We have given away many snacks. and seen ecstatic smiles from them. I really feel happy and overwhelmed. This experience is memorable and will never be forgotten. We look forward to meeting them again. Kenny Year 13
Coming on this community service trip was a wonderful experience as I was able to try out new experiences such as gardening and painting. After the trip to Pinkaew school I quickly learnt and realized how fortunate we are living in the city getting access to everything we ever wanted. Awei Year 12
Our 6th Form students were amazing and fully involved in their Community Service project. They tackled tasks they had never undertaken before and should be proud of the impact they made on the Pinkaew School community. We would like to thank the school's director, Ms. Duangduan Klipmalai, all the staff and of course the children for welcoming us to their school and joining in as we carried out our tasks. It was a wonderful experience for everyone and we hope that we will be given the opportunity to visit again. Our thanks also to Ms Sherian and Mr Reed for accompanying the 6th form students and joining in the work/decision making through out the week.
Trip for the winning house (Phoenix)
Laser tag & escape room
Phoenix House were the 2023 House champions, and they were rewarded with a special prize, accompanied by their house representatives, Mr Asena and Ms Reid; they embarked on a day filled with fun and adventure.
They began the day at the fun-for-all laser tag experience at CentralWorld; the house was divided into a fire and ice...apt names as the fire team brought the heat, and the ice team was frozen out twice. Mr Asena helped bring victory to the fire team, whereas the ice team complained that Ms Reid was 'too easy a target'.
After a complimentary lunch at their chosen restaurant, it was on to the next adventure, an escape room facility in MBK, once again Phoenix was divided with Y6 and Y7 choosing the 'UP' room (based on the Pixar animation of the same name), and Y8-Y13 facing up against the horror that is 'the Mummy'. Unfortunately, both teams were unsuccessful in their endeavours. They failed to escape within the time limit...but thankfully, the staff decided to release them and allow them to return to RBIS!
It was a fantastic day, and both teachers commended the students on their excellent behaviour; they were terrific ambassadors for RBIS.
Can Phoenix hold onto their Champion title next year? Who knows? Watch this space...
Y.6 - 9
What's Going On?
Year 6 Thai language & culture
On Friday, June 23rd, 2023, our Year 6 students embarked on a Thai Studies Trip. The children were transported to the esteemed Film Archive (Public Organization) in Nakhon Pathom, where a world of cinematic history and antique film projectors awaited discovery. This remarkable experience provided our students with a priceless opportunity to delve into the captivating past of world cinema, expanding their knowledge and fostering a deep appreciation for this art form.
Immersed in an environment filled with the nostalgic charm of classic films, our students were treated to a captivating screening, honing their active viewing skills and prompting thought-provoking discussions. As they absorbed the mesmerizing visuals and compelling narratives, their analytical minds were stimulated, encouraging them to engage in thought-provoking conversations that explored the film's themes, techniques, and impact. It was a testament to their intellectual curiosity and their ability to critically analyze and appreciate the artistic expressions that define the world of cinema.
Year 7 history
During the past month, the year 7 students immersed themselves in a captivating exploration of life in the Middle Ages as part of their history class. They delved into various aspects, including the fascinating realms of food, chivalry, entertainment, religion, and more. Through their studies, they gained a profound understanding of the culinary practices, social codes of honor, and leisure activities that shaped medieval society. They also examined the influential role of religion during that time, comprehending the significant impact it had on daily life and cultural practices. By engaging with this comprehensive study, the year 7 students developed a rich appreciation for the complexities and nuances of the Middle Ages, further fostering their historical awareness and critical thinking skills.
Year 8 Swimming
Our Year 8 students indulged in a week of exhilarating water sports, specifically water polo. Engaging in this thrilling activity required them to exert significant effort by employing their buoyancy and swimming abilities to pursue the ball. Accomplishing a score demanded throwing the ball into the goal, overcoming the challenge of evading multiple defensive players while gracefully floating through the water for tens of meters. But that's not all! They also faced the constant pressure of opponents attempting to seize the ball. Throughout the experience, Year 8 students showcased remarkable aptitude in swimming, ball handling, scoring, and, most importantly, demonstrated exceptional teamwork.
Year 9 chemistry
Year 9 students sat their end-of-year Chemistry examination, which was followed by marking, review and feedback both individually and as a group.
Following this students worked on their mangrove exhibition project (see "Mangrove Forest" section above).
They also had the chance to do a few exciting practicals, such as the colour changing Iodine clock reaction (right).
Students then ended the term by researching and presenting on Chemistry topics of their choice, some of which are reproduced below:
Y.10 - 13
What's Going On?
What's Going On?
Year 10 IGCSE art
Our IGCSE students have been working on their coursework portfolio. They made work related to the beach paintings they made during the art trip to Hua Hin.
The coursework is theme related using topics like Mythology, Fantasy and Anatomy.
They are currently working on assembling their first coursework board containing sketches and pictures in a collage style of their theme.
Year 11 PE
Unleashing their enthusiasm, the Year 11 students engaged in an exhilarating session of racket sports, which encompassed tennis, table tennis, and badminton. During this experience, students familiarized themselves with a diverse array of rackets and acquired essential skills. From mastering different gripping techniques to executing powerful forehand and backhand shots, they honed their abilities in multifaceted ways. The students also cultivated impeccable coordination between their arms, legs, and eyes, enabling them to effectively respond to balls hurtling toward them at varying speeds and trajectories. Through this immersive endeavor, the students not only cultivated their proficiency in racket sports but also fostered their overall physical coordination and agility.
Year 12 HSD photography
In their captivating photography course, the Year Twelve students have been passionately immersing themselves in the study of architecture, viewpoints, and perspective. Exploring the captivating world of buildings and structures, they have delved into the art of capturing unique angles, intriguing compositions, and captivating perspectives through their lenses. Merlin and Poom embarked on an awe-inspiring journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional photography.
A recent project took them to the cityscape of Dubai, where Poom skillfully maneuvered through the bustling streets and vibrant neighborhoods, capturing glimpses of the architectural wonders that adorn the city's skyline. From the iconic Burj Khalifa, standing tall and majestic as the world's tallest building, to the elegant curves of the Burj Al Arab, resembling a billowing sail in the Arabian Gulf, each photograph encapsulates the grandeur and ingenuity of Dubai's architectural landscape.
Year 13 A level biology
This month, Hafsa has taken her A level Biology exams! A-Level Biology covers a wide range of topics, from biological molecules and cell structures and functions, to tissues, organs, biological systems, organisms, even ecosystems.
This broad scope can give RBIS students access to a wide range of university courses such as those in the fields of medicine, biomedical sciences, dentistry, orthotics, and veterinary medicine, for example.
A-level biology at RBIS is also highly recommended for courses in environmental science, occupational therapy, pharmacy, sports science, speech therapy, and nursing, to name just some!
After the exams, Hafsa has explored a fascinating topic : “the birth and death of genes”!
HOUSES @ RBIS
4 houses
The RBIS Houses are designed to embody the values and ethos of our school and are an integral part of our school community.
Our Houses' main aim is to provide every student in each house with a sense of belonging within the school community, opportunities to develop social, intellectual, physical and practical skills, a sense of achievement both inside and outside of the classroom including through the fun and excitement of inter-house competitions.
Students are assigned to one of our four Houses when they join the EY, Primary or Secondary sections of the school; entering a system which is designed to develop an awareness of individual and collective responsibility and opportunities for student leadership. Each house has two designated elected House Captains (Primary and Secondary) who will act as representatives for all the students in their house throughout the year by: helping coordinate house teams, organise activities and events and represent their house at relevant meetings.
House events at Secondary (June) :
Table Football tournament
Well done to Alice in Y7, who has successfully hosted her first (but not her last!) House tournament. She chose table football as her arena and planned the teams, rules and point system. Because of her passion for the game, she and her partner Kaopan were the victors of the final match, slaying the mighty Phoenix (Ms Reid, Ami, Bright and Freya) and becoming the first-ever RBIS table football champions!
I asked Alice if she planned to retire after her fantastic win, but she assured me that next year's tournament would be bigger than this one, and she is also preparing to win that! Seeing our students taking the initiative in the house games and showcasing the RBIS community spirit is fantastic!
House Point Leaderboard
(Based on the HP earned in June)
House Point Leaderboard
(Based on the HP earned so far this school year)
Final House ranking
(Based on the HP earned since the start of the school year)
Student achievements & awards
ROUND SQUARE @ RBIS
RBIS is proud to announce it is a global member member of ROUND SQUARE which is a prestigious international organisation with schools in over 50 countries, across six continents.
It focuses on holistic education practices through the following six key IDEALS:
Internationalism: Students are taught to value and respect all cultures, religions and languages. They learn to see themselves as global citizens and are asked to look beyond gender, class, race, nationality and culture to understand human nature.
Democracy: Freedom of thought and speech is greatly encouraged and appropriate forums and channels of communication are in place for students to voice their views. Students are also taught to appreciate the importance of self-discipline and are trained and expected to share in the responsibility for development of the school.
Environment: Round Square students are expected to demonstrate concern for all natural environments, to be aware of proven problems and to play a practical role in tackling environmental issues. Students are taught the interdependence needed to maintain a healthy relationship between human beings and the planet.
Adventure: Building character through adventure, meeting physical challenges and developing an appreciation of the outdoors: these are all central to Round Square schools.
Leadership: Students are taught that true leadership is found in those whose convictions are rooted in personal responsibility, kindness and justice. Opportunities for student leadership in the school community are fostered extensively.
Service: This is the key element utilised by Round Square schools to prepare students for life through the expectation of serving others. Students commit themselves to local, regional and international service projects.
Round Square related events at Secondary (June) :
Round Square @ RBIS Secondary
Round Square @ RBIS Secondary
It's been a wonderful year full of Round Square activities. Some of our most successful events include Kindness Week, the White Walls Project and One Planet, One Future art competition. On that note, we'd like to congratulate Indy from year 9 for being chosen as a top 15 finalist for the Chittagong Grammar School Environmental Literacy competition next month. Indy was chosen based on her preliminary performance from a pool of nearly 1400 applicants from all Round Square schools worldwide. Join us in wishing Indy best of luck for this competition!
Earlier this month we asked our lower secondary students: what topic would they choose to center a Round Square conference around? Our students came up with the most creative ideas some of which you can see below.
We look forward to many more exciting Round Square opportunities next year. Happy holidays!
Community Service (June)
The Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. The Princess Mother
The Prostheses Foundation was founded by H.R.H. Srinagarindra, The Princess Mother who was concerned about the suffering of the amputees especially those who also suffer poverty, and those without access to prosthesis services. They produce artificial legs for those who can’t afford to buy their own.
We been collecting for some time now and this month we will send our cans and ring pulls by post to the collection point in Chiang Mai.
Lets now begin our collection of cans and ring pulls again and support, 'The Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. The Princess Mother'
Some of the cans collected
Flattening the cans
Making sure the box of flattened cans does not exceed 5kg
Ring pulls ready to be sent to 'The Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. The Princess Mother'
Community Service Point Leaderboard
(Based on the CSP earned in June)
Community Service Point Leaderboard
(Based on the CSP earned since the start of the school year)
Alumni of the month
Ratchawit (Leo) Janewithayapun graduated from RBIS in 2014
I began my studies at RBIS in Year 1 and had a wonderful experience throughout my studies up to IGCSE level. I had the chance to get to know pretty much everyone in the school; from the seniors and juniors to the teachers and staff, the school’s smaller size meant there was a chance to know everyone. The football tournaments we took part in between Year 7 and Year 9 were some of the most fun I’ve ever had. And on the academic side, I had excellent teachers who inspired and guided me through my first steps into the field of science.
I went on to study Chemical Engineering at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, before pursuing a master's degree at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. After working briefly as a chemist, I returned to Chalmers to start a PhD degree in applied chemistry. Now, I am researching mechanisms behind chemical modifications that allow us to make melt-processable plastics from plant polymers such as cellulose. Some of the most exciting parts of the research are the experiments I get to perform at the large-scale neutron and synchrotron facilities in Europe. These particle accelerators can be as big as a football field and are an absolute wonder to visit.
A good day in downtown Gothenburg, Sweden
A plastic film made by modifying wheat bran
Inside the experimental site of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, UK
A recent trip to an American Chemical Society conference in Indianapolis (U.S)
ECA Focus
Diary / Sketchbook Writing
In this after-school activity with Mr Sein, students from various year groups come together to express their thoughts and ideas through the written word. With a focus on general topics that encompass the everyday aspects of life, such as food and weather, the students embark on a journey of self-expression and creativity.
Plawan's sketches and written accounts provide a captivating glimpse into the weather and its profound impact on our lives, while Haila talks about theThai studies trip to Ayutthaya in her vibrating sketch book.
Our head prefect interviews .....
our 2023 graduates
Questions
1) "Looking back on your time at our school, what is one valuable lesson or experience that you would like to share with our future students?"
2) "As you embark on your next chapter, what goals or aspirations are you most excited about pursuing?"
3) "Reflecting on the challenges you faced during your final year, what advice would you give to next year's Year 13 students to help them thrive and make the most of their senior year?"
Answers
Kenny
1. A valuable lesson in school that I would like to share with you is to admit and learn from your mistake. For example, when you fail an exam, you have to admit that you are not determined enough. So you have to improve yourself by reading more, playing less, and beginning to understand more about the content.
2. The most exciting goal is to work in a job related to my future field of study. Because the field that I will continue to study can be extended to many career paths.
3. The last year at school was both the most fun and the most stressful. All about the exam, various assignments, and the university entrance The most important thing is that you do not accumulate a lot of work and then do it later. Later, when you do this, the teacher assigns more work to you. You will have plenty of work to do, and you will not finish your old work.
New
1. Try to figure out what you like and what you don't like, so you will go on the right pathway.
2. The most exciting is just the next journey I’m heading on, and I'm ready to go further in the future.
3. Be focused on your learning, pay attention, and take responsibility for your existing work.
Hafsa
1. Thought my time in this school was short, I was able to meet some of the best teachers. Their support and trust in me has made me confident in my own abilities, and I am grateful for that.
2. I’ve decided to take a gap year before moving towards a university education. I made this decision to give myself time away from educational responsibilities and allow myself to explore other hobbies and activities. I’m excited to learn more about myself and the world around me in the upcoming year.
3. Take everything at your own pace, only set and reach your own expectations. Your opinion on yourself matters more than others opinion of you.
Korn
1. I would like to say that you should enjoy your time here and make friends. Keep in contact with them; maybe in the future, they can help you because you have met them before.
2. The most exciting point is making friends and spending time with them at the university.
3. To the next year 13, I would like to say that you should manage your time for work and be concentrated when working
Kevin
1. My answer is control yourself, don't be angry easily.
2. For the goals or aspirations, my goal is to be a famous tenor.
3. For the advice, my answer is don't always do the same thing, always think about trying something new.
Emily
1. My valuable lesson is hard work pays off.
2. My most exciting goal is to make my own animation and design.
3. I would say you should listen to the teachers, be on time and think for yourself more