Middle school is a time for discovering new interests and pursuing existing passions. As we have said to students and parents, alike, the secret to having a terrific school experience is to get involved.
Of course, navigating all of the possible activities available to students can be quite difficult for new families (and returning ones!). Within the ISB Athletics program, we offer sports choices over 3 different seasons at different age groups of under 15, under 13, and under 11.
We have clubs and activities taking place during lunch and after school. Students will begin to sign up for these in September, or later in the year as new ones start up.
And then connected to the school, typically using our facilities, but organized by people in our community there are a wealth of activities. These are overseen and consolidated by our Community Activities Office (CAO).
This is a lot to keep track of manage and we continue to look at ways to improve how we communicate this information to families in a timely manner (as in the earlier the better!). To help with this now, here is a summary what you need to know now to help make choices with your child about what in which to get involved.
ISB Panthers MS Sports – Practices typically two times a week
Coordinator: Mr. Kerry Dyke
- Current Season 1
- U15: Basketball, Cross Country, Boys Rugby, Girls Touch Rugby
- U13: Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis
- U11: Cross Country, Basketball
Middle School Clubs and Activities – Typically during lunch or immediately after school, 2:15 to 3:15 pm (unless otherwise noted)
Below we have listed the clubs that meet after school. Times and days displayed are likely, but still tentative and subject to change. Clubs that meet during lunch are not listed below, but will be share with students in the coming weeks.
Coordinator: Mr. Moe Baron-Toaldo
- Arts, Culture, or Technology
- MS Theatre Sports – Mon, Weds, Thurs. (auditions held week of Aug. 31st)
- MS Honor Choir – 3:15-4:30, Mon, Weds, Thurs.
- MS Dance Troupe – Tues, Weds.
- Robotics Club – Mondays
- MS Drama Production – Semester 2
- Minecraft Club – Semester 2
- Community Service
- Habitat for Humanity – Select Saturdays for school organized builds. Open to G7 students with a parent and G8 students.
- Breaking Boundaries (supports children of prisoners at Khlong Prem Prison) – Thursdays
- Y-Kids (hosts 15 kids from the Pakkret YWCA Day Care) – Wednesdays
- Helping Paws (works with Pet Animal Welfare Society) – starts in October
- Academic and Other
- Chess Club – Thursdays
- EAP Center – Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs.
- MUN Pages – 3:15 – 4:30, Thursdays (September to November)
- Tournament of Minds – Starts after October break, day to be determined
- Sports and Wellness
- Biking Adventures – Occasional weekend trips organized
- Run for Fun – Mon, Weds (in conjunction with Cross Country)
- Friday Flag Football – Fridays, starting September 18th
- Diving Panthers SCUBA Club – Weekends and possible weekday afternoons once lessons have been determined
- Sailing Adventure – Weekend day trips planned
Community Activities for Middle School Students
Coordinator: Mr. Bob Connor
- After-School Dance (variety of dance options)
- Boy Scouts
- Bangkok Youth Soccer (BYS)
- Girl Scouts
- Instrumental Music Program
- ISB Panther Gymnastics (community run, but affiliated with the school)
- Panther Swim Team (year-round Community run swim team for ISB students)
- Panther Tennis Academy (tennis lessons, not a tennis team)
- Baseball/Softball League (BBSA) and Basketball League (NBBL) will be starting later in the year.
Hopefully, this list of sports, activities, and clubs will help in planning your child’s involvement.