17th April 2026

Welcome Back After Songkran!

Dear Samakee Community,

Welcome back to school! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful Songkran break and are ready for an exciting final quarter of the academic year.

We have some fantastic events planned for the weeks ahead, so please keep an eye on our weekly newsletter and event posters to stay informed.

Next week's highlight - Book Week and Book Fair: Our Annual Book Fair runs all next week! Located In the school hall, students will visit with their teachers, and we would love to see parents join us too. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore new books together and foster a love of reading at home.

Staying Safe in the Heat

April's intense heat continues, and your children's safety and wellbeing remain our top priority. We are taking extra precautions at school to keep everyone cool and hydrated:

Heat Index monitoring throughout the school day
Modified PE and swimming schedules with regular water breaks
Five-minute water breaks every 15 minutes during any outdoor activity
Adjusted breaktimes as needed based on temperature readings

A request for parents: Please be mindful of the extreme temperatures if your child stays to play after school ends. Consider whether outdoor play is appropriate in this heat, and ensure they remain well-hydrated.

Stay Connected

Check our weekly newsletter and school posters regularly for updates on upcoming events and important information.

We're looking forward to a brilliant final term together!

Tuition Fees 2026-2027: Important Payment Information

Invoice Date: 5 May 2026

Payment Due Date: 31 May 2026

Early Payment Discount Available

We are pleased to offer a 2% early payment discount on school fees for families who pay their full Term 1 and Term 2 fees for 2026-2027 by 20 May 2026.

Please note: This early payment discount is available to families who do not hold capital bonds with the school.

International Day 2026 – Get Involved!

International Day is once again on the horizon, and we're inviting parents to help us plan this exciting event on our school calendar.

Save the date: Friday 1st May 2026

Join our planning meetings:

When: Every Tuesday at 8:30 am
Where: Humanities Room, second floor, main building

Your ideas, cultural insights, and enthusiasm will help make this day truly special for our students. Whether you can help with planning, activities, food, or performances, we'd love to see you there!

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Back-to-School Survey

As we begin planning for the upcoming academic year (August 2026), we kindly ask that you complete the brief Back-to-School Survey linked below.

Your response will greatly assist us in finalising enrollment, staffing, and resource planning to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality educational experience for all students.

Please complete the survey at your earliest convenience: SAS_Back-to-School Survey

Should you have any questions or need assistance with the form, do not hesitate to contact the school office. Thank you!

Medical Fund Appeal

Help us support a student in need

We're raising funds to cover:

Surgical procedure costs
Professional nursing care during two-month recovery
Additional medical supplies and support

Full transparency: All funds are managed by the school with payments made directly to the hospital and care providers.

How You Can Help

We invite you to contribute whatever you are able to give. No donation is too small – every contribution will make a difference to this student's future.

To donate:

Bank transfer:

Account name: ST. ANDREWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SAMAKEE
Account number: 2288222358
Bank: Kasikorn Bank
Reference: Medical Fund

Cash or cheque: Please deliver to the school office in a sealed envelope marked "Medical Fund"

"Together, we can support this student and their family during this important time.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity."

Upcoming Events: A Quick Guide

Get Ready, Samakee! Book Week is Coming!

We are thrilled to announce that Samakee Book Week is officially on the horizon! Mark your calendars for a week-long celebration of stories, imagination, and literacy from April 20th to 24th.

We’re crafting a week full of inspiration that will bring your favourite stories to life.

Save the Date: Friday, April 24th

The grand finale of our celebration will be our Character Dress-Up Day! It’s time to start thinking about which literary hero, villain, or magical creature you’ll be channelling on the final Friday of the event.

We can't wait to celebrate the magic of reading with all of you!

Book Shops Coming Next Week!

We are excited to announce that the Book Shops will be visiting our school next week! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore a wide selection of engaging and age-appropriate books to inspire a love of reading.

📅 Date: 20 - 24 April

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

📍 Location: Samakee Hall

We encourage all students to take advantage of this exciting event and discover new stories to enjoy.

Upper School

Starting next week... new activity board outside the Humanities room!

Imagine, major historical events have been erased from memory! Only pieces of evidence remain - Upper school students will be given a new clue to a world changing event, each day.

At the end of each week, the case closes - it must be solved before the event is erased from memory forever!

Safeguarding Spotlight: Staying Safe

A request for parents: Please be mindful of the current extreme temperatures if your child stays to play after school ends. Consider whether outdoor play is appropriate in this heat, and ensure they remain well-hydrated. Thank you.

Calendar of Events

April

20th - 24th - Book Week / Book Fair
21st - Poetry Slam
23rd - Farmers Market
24th - Book Week - Dress Up Day Parade (9 am)

May

1st - International Day
6th - Open Day
7th - Farmers Market
9th - BKK Prep Bulldog Dash
11th - 12th School Photos
18th - 22nd BSO Inspection Week
21st - Farmers Market
22nd - Swim Gala
30th - 1st June - Regional Swimming Championships - Thammasat Uni

Academic Year 2025-2026

Academic Year 2026-2027

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.”