On Tuesday, 24th June, our school community came together at the Channel 5 Auditorium to celebrate the achievements, growth, and hard work of our secondary students during the highly anticipated Secondary Awards and Graduation Ceremony 2025.

The event began with a vibrant art exhibition showcasing creative works from Terms 2 and 3, offering families a glimpse into the rich artistic talent flourishing at RBIS. This was followed by a warm welcome from the Head of Secondary, who reflected on the school year’s highlights and growth.

Throughout the ceremony, students from each year group (Years 7 to 13) were honoured with Values, Achievement, and Progress Awards — recognising exemplary character, academic excellence, and meaningful improvement respectively. These awards celebrated not only grades but also perseverance, kindness, and a strong work ethic.

Adding a special musical flair to the morning were two live performances by talented students (details to be confirmed), enriching the celebratory atmosphere.

One of the most prestigious moments of the event was the presentation of the Round Square King Constantine Medal, awarded to a student who has shown outstanding commitment to the values of Round Square — including leadership, service, and internationalism. Our Round Square representative, Sahar, introduced the award and presented it with great pride.

Graduating Year 13 students were then awarded their graduation certificates, marking the successful completion of their secondary education journey. The Headmaster delivered an inspiring speech, commending students, parents, and teachers for their dedication and resilience.

The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt address from our Head Prefect, Lepain, and closing remarks from the Head of Secondary. The celebration continued with a lively reception and photo opportunities for families, students, and staff to commemorate this important milestone.

Congratulations to all our award recipients and graduates — we are proud of you and excited to see what your futures hold!

On Wednesday 25th June, the RBIS community celebrated its very first Prom Night – a memorable and elegant evening held at the Pullman Hotel from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

Students arrived dressed to impress, ready to mark the end of the school year in style. The evening began with a delicious international buffet, accompanied by live music that set the perfect tone for the night. After dinner, the lights dimmed and the dance floor came alive as students danced the night away to a mix of classic hits and current favourites.

For those wanting a short break from the dancing, a dedicated games room on the second floor offered a more relaxed space to unwind and have fun with friends.

It was a joyful and fitting finale to the academic year — a night full of laughter, music, and lasting memories. Here's to many more proms to come!

We left RBIS at 8.30am, still a bit sleepy but ready for the trip ahead. After a few hours on the road and a few snack breaks, we arrived at the

Wat Thachumnum just before noon. We introduced ourselves, handed out handmade RBIS postcards, and shared some snacks with the students.

We got stuck in straight away. Some of us began painting the murals, bringing a giraffe and playful drawings of children to life on the school walls. Others laid out a hopscotch grid in the playground. A few joined the local students in games like checkers, Jenga and Uno. It was relaxed and easy-going, and it didn’t take long for everyone to feel comfortable.

Le Pain, our Head Prefect, said, "It’s an amazing start to the residential," and he wasn’t wrong. The mix of painting, playing and chatting made the afternoon fly by."

That evening, we all ate together. Green curry and fried shrimp in curry paste were on the menu. Tired but in good spirits, we talked over dinner and looked back on a full day. Nammon, in Year 12, said, "The kids were so much fun. They were curious, full of energy, and really made us feel welcome."

If the rest of the trip is anything like today, we’re in for something pretty special.

We started the day with Thai chicken rice porridge. It was warm, filling and exactly what we needed before heading out. By 8.00am we were back at Wat Thachumnum, and the children were already waiting to welcome us with big smiles and waves. The energy was high from the start.

We got stuck in straight away. Today's murals showed children playing sports like football, skipping and running, and the images quickly started to take shape. On the ground, we added numbers to the hopscotch, painted a bright alphabet snake across the floor, and began marking out a giant outdoor snakes and ladders game. At first, the snake design looked a bit overwhelming, but as Lolo in Year 12 said, “Once the foundations were laid out, it was pretty fun to draw and paint.”

Lunch was kaprow with rice. It was spicy, full of flavour and disappeared quickly.

In the afternoon, six of our sixth formers went into the primary classrooms to teach English. They ran interactive EAL lessons focused on action verbs, using games and movement to bring the vocabulary to life. Sinchan, who worked with Le Pain, said, “Today was full of energy. We helped draw and paint the snake, then taught the children. Their excitement over even the smallest things reminded me how important it is to be grateful for what we have.”

Afterwards, we went back to painting and managed to finish two more walls by the end of the day.

Wat Thachumnum is now looking vibrant and full of character, with every corner reflecting the creativity and collaboration of the past two days.

Dinner that evening was a communal meal of fried rice and tom yum soup. Everyone sat together, chatting, laughing and sharing moments from the day. A great end to another full and rewarding

Today was all about the children. We started with a breakfast of fried rice before heading to Wat Thachumnum for an 8.00am start. Spirits were high and the weather was hot, but the energy from the students kept everyone going.

We began by transforming the faded playground circles into a colourful caterpillar for jumping games. The snakes and ladders game on the yard began to take shape, and the alphabet snake was given a bright new background to help it stand out. One of the highlights of the day was seeing so many of the children from both the primary and secondary school join in. They became resident artists themselves, adding their own touches to the murals with paintbrushes in hand.

Kan in Year 12 said her favourite part of the day was supervising the students while they painted the under the sea mural. Watching them take pride in the details and colours gave her a real sense of achievement.

Win also mentioned how much he appreciated the warm welcome from the teachers at Wat Thachumnum, saying it helped him stay motivated throughout the day. Many of us enjoyed chatting with the students, who have gradually become more comfortable around us as the week has gone on.

As the afternoon came to a close, we said goodbye to Head Prefect Le Pain, who had to leave early to attend orientation at Kasetsart University. He will definitely be missed on the final days.

Although the sun was relentless, Ms Reid arrived with a much-needed break in the form of ice lollies for everyone.

Dinner was a well-earned meal of fried chicken and the old Thai favourite som tam. It hit the spot after a busy, sun-filled day.

We started the morning with a breakfast of pad kra pow gai before heading back to Wat Thachumnum for our final day of painting work. With the finish line in sight, everyone got stuck in. Our sixth formers, along with Mr Reed, Ms Reid and several Thai secondary students, focused on the final touches to the murals.

By midday, all the floor games were complete. The snakes and ladders, alphabet snake and caterpillar jump were bold, colourful and ready for play. Lunch was pad see ew, which went down quickly after a productive morning.

In the afternoon, our sixth formers came up with a lovely idea. As a final gesture, they painted the school’s playground fence in bright primary colours, bringing even more vibrancy to the space. 

Jenny said she was happy the children now had new games to play and that the sixth formers' hard work had brought joy to the students at Wat Thachumnum.

Hugo, one of our Year 13 students, reflected on how far we had come. He said that although it had been hot, it was incredible to see how much we had created since the first day, when there had been nothing. Now the space was full of colour and energy, and he was proud of what the group had achieved in just four days.

Before dinner, we ended the day by handing out snacks to the children, who were clearly proud of the work they had helped create.

Dinner that evening was a firm favourite, moo ga ta. Everyone gathered to eat, reflect and enjoy our final evening together after an incredible four days.

We started the day with our final breakfast of rice porridge at the resort before packing our bags, checking out and returning to Wat Thachumnum for the last time.

The morning was spent varnishing the murals, making sure all the painting work would last. It was a quiet but proud moment, seeing everything come together after four busy days.

Before lunch, the school surprised us with a traditional Thai dance to say thank you. It was thoughtful, beautifully done and a lovely way to mark the end of our time together.

Afterwards, we handed out toys and snacks to the children and teachers. The catch was they had to say something in English to receive them. It made for plenty of laughs, a few shy smiles and some very creative responses.

We wrapped things up with a football match using the ball we had donated. It was meant to be a friendly kickabout, but once it started, the competitive spirit definitely kicked in. RBIS came away with a 2–1 win, with Sinchan scoring both goals and giving it everything right to the final whistle.

Lunch was pad Thai, shared with the teachers and students. Everyone was sun-tired but in good spirits as we packed up for the journey home.

Well done to our sixth form. Mr Reed and Ms Reid are proud of you. You worked hard, stayed positive, kept your sense of humour and only got slightly paint-covered along the way. You did RBIS proud.

Sun Jaroensiridamrong who graduated from RBIS in 2015:

Spending almost a decade at RBIS taught me lessons I didn’t realize at the time I’d carry with me to this day. RBIS provided me with academic knowledge, nourished my creativity by encouraging me to think outside the box, and helped develop my systematic thinking. It also gave me friendships that I still keep in touch with to this day.

After RBIS, I went to law school at Thammasat University, focusing on business law. I then did my master’s in international aviation law in Toulouse, France, and now I’m practicing at a law firm in Bangkok, focusing on corporate and commercial law.

Thank you, RBIS, for all the wonderful memories—and just a quick side note, my favourite subjects were geography and history!