13th February 2026

Dear Samakee Community,

Parent Consultations - Week Beginning 23rd February 2026

We are looking forward to discussing your child's progress during Parent Consultations the week beginning 23rd February 2026.

When and Where:

Tuesday 24th February - In-person appointments at school (2:40pm - 6:20pm)
Thursday 26th February - Online appointments via Google Meet (3:40pm - 7:00pm)

What to Expect: Each appointment is an opportunity to:

Discuss your child's academic progress and development
Celebrate achievements and identify areas for growth
Ask questions and share any concerns
Learn how you can support your child's learning at home

Booking Your Appointment: Details on how to book your preferred time slot will be sent next week.

During the Week: Teaching and learning will continue as normal. Your child should attend school as usual on both days.

Cannot Attend? Please contact your child's class teacher or the school office to arrange an alternative time.

We look forward to meeting with you and celebrating your child's progress.

Movie Night 2026

A Big Thank You to Our Parent Volunteers!

A huge thank you to all our wonderful parent volunteers who have worked so hard preparing for tonight's Movie Night!

Your time, energy and enthusiasm have been incredible, and it's clear that tonight is going to be a fantastic event for our students. We couldn't do it without you!

We hope our families and staff have a wonderful time this evening!

Soft Toy Maths Event

On Wednesday, students had a wonderful time at our Soft Toy Parade, proudly showing off their cuddly companions together in the garden. It was a beautiful day for a picnic, and the whole school came together at snack time to enjoy a joyful picnic in the sunshine.

After the celebrations, learning continued with a range of exciting Maths activities inspired by their soft toys. Students collected and recorded data, measured their toys’ height, leg length and weight, compared their toy’s height to their own, calculated mean, median and mode, drew scale diagrams and worked out scale factors. There was plenty of thoughtful discussion, problem solving and teamwork throughout the day.

A fantastic mix of fun and meaningful learning for everyone.

Upcoming Events: A Quick Guide

Upper School residential trip to Khao Yai in 2026

We hope our Upper School students and teachers have a wonderful time on next week's residential adventure, and we look forward to hearing all their stories when they get back!

When - 16 February 2026 - 20 February 2026 (Monday - Friday)

Where - Khao Yai Experiential Eco Learning Centre - located in the Wang Sai Pak Chong District - Nakhon Ratchasima. The centre is set on a hillside with about 10 hectares of farm, grassland and forest and with lovely views across the adjacent valley to the hills of Khao Yai.

Planned itinerary

Equipment list

Teaching and Learning Highlights!

EYFS Farm: Fire Safety and Cooking

Our students practised their ‘managing risk’ skills by cooking sausages over an open fire. They followed safety boundaries carefully and showed great patience while waiting for their food to cook.

A real highlight of the farm visit – and it tasted as good as it looked!

Year 1 - Sugar Cane

Our Year 1 students explored how sugar cane grows and discovered its journey from the field to the factory. They learned about the different stages of growth, what plants need to thrive, and how sugar is produced.

The experience sparked curiosity, thoughtful discussions, and even included a tasting of fresh sugar cane juice, a sweet way to bring learning to life!

Middle School - Children’s Mental Health Week

This week is children’s mental health week and this was the focus of our assembly today. We talked about what mental health is and how we can use strategies to have a positive mind set and calm ourselves down when we are feeling angry or frustrated.

The theme this year for children’s mental health week is ‘this is my place’. We talked about belonging and why this is so important. The children discussed where they feel they belong (family, friendship group, clubs) and how they can help others feel included.

If you would like to as an extra activity, create a piece of artwork titled ‘This is my place!’ And fill it with all the things you love or draw a place where you feel the most comfortable and happy to be yourself!

Upper School - Saving Energy 101 Workshop Assembly

Our Upper School students participated in a Saving Energy 101 workshop led by Mr. Takahiko Honda from Econok. The session highlighted the importance of energy conservation, practical ways to reduce energy consumption, and how small daily actions can make a meaningful impact on climate change. Students demonstrated strong environmental knowledge and were encouraged to turn awareness into action.

Safeguarding Spotlight: Safer Internet Month

This month, we’re joining schools worldwide to promote safe and positive internet use.

Create a "Think Before You Share" Agreement

Discuss and agree on rules about what can and cannot be shared online:
Personal information (name, address, school, phone number)
Photos and videos of themselves or others
Location information
Passwords (which should never be shared with friends)

Awards & Achievements

11U SAS Football Team

Well done to our 11U SAS Football Team for a spirited and dominant performance against KIS International School Reignwood Park. The players demonstrated excellent teamwork in both attack and defence, securing a well-earned positive result.

A big thank you to the supporters from both schools for creating such a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Great sportsmanship all around — we are proud of you all!

Calendar of Events

February

16th - 20th - Upper School Residential
24th & 26th - Parent Consultations
26th - Middle School Production
27th - Lunar New Year Celebration

March

2nd - 6th March Half Term Break
15th - Brighton College Swim Meet
17th - 20th Middle School Residential

SAS LINE Communication Platform

LINE is a widely used communication platform in Thailand, and it's a platform that Samakee has been utilizing for quite some time. We encourage all our families to connect with our official SAS LINE account to ensure we can easily disseminate important school-wide updates to our entire school community. Click to add

Monica L Sudhirak

Head of School

Head of School, Monica L Sudhirak: msudhirak@standrews-samakee.com

First School Lead, Tabietha Sudhirak: tsudhirak@standrews-samakee.com

Key Stage 1 Lead, Alice Munenge: alice.m@standrews-samakee.com

Key Stage 2 Lead, Alyssa Pay: alyssa.p@standrews-samakee.com

Upper School Lead, Nicky Page: npage@standrews-samakee.com

“Samakee is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all students and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment.”