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Bangkok International Choir Festival (BICF)

Bangkok International Choir Festival (BICF): will be held Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6 and will feature nearly 400 singers from ISB’s HS, MS, and ES choirs along with multiple other visiting choirs from as far away as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Please join us for the gala concert on Saturday, October 6 at 2:00pm in the Chevron Theatre. Admission is free.

First Friday with Andy-5th October

The next “First Friday with Andy” will take place on Friday 5th October at 8:00am in the Orange Room (near the admissions office).

“First Friday with Andy” is an open forum for parents to meet informally with the Head of School and address any topics of interest or concern. No signing up is necessary; simply come and participate if you are free and interested.

Dr. Andrew Davies, Head of School
andrewd@isb.ac.th

 

Board of Trustees’ Vacant Position

The ISB Board of Trustees wishes to announce one vacant position which was formerly occupied by Catherine Miller. We invite applications from members of the ISA community to be considered for this position. The successful candidate will serve until the next AGM. If you are interested, please complete the attached Board of Trustees Candidate CV and send it to the Committee on Trustees (for the attention of Henrietta Bullinger) via Joy Davy at joyd@isb,ac.th . The deadline for the submission of CVs is 12:00 noon, Friday October 5, 2018.  Informal interviews will be held on Monday, October 8, 2018.

By: Jack Kraprayoon
Chair, Board of Trustees

BOT Candidate CV Form

Panther Series Charity Run # 3

Panther Run #3 – Saturday, October 6

Panther Run is a Saturday morning fun run series with a 3km or 5km option, starting and finishing at the ISB track with a loop around the Nichada lake. These are a great chance to challenge yourself to a timed run whilst supporting one ISBs charities, Operation Smile.

Please use the link to register for one or more of the 2018 Panther Charity Runs.
Run # 3 – Saturday October 6

Registration  – 6:30am
Start time  – 7:15am
Cost – 200 Baht for Adult, 100 baht for Student. (Money is given to the volunteers at the registration table on the day of the race.)
Collect your bibs and timers from the registration table when you arrive at the race. There will be time to warm up and prepare for the race after you arrive.

All proceeds this year will go towards life-changing surgeries for kids with cleft-lip and cleft-palate.
Register HERE

We will have all your favorite vendors on site on Saturday (so if you fancy a breakfast shawarma or a smoothie) then bring along some money for your favorite treat after the run!

PT Adults Tennis Tournament on Saturday October 6

Are you a parent who is eager to compete or make friends through playing tennis?  Come out and join Panther Tennis Adults Tennis Tournament on Saturday October 6 at ISB.

The Amorn Group Kids Triathlon will be a great 20th annual ISB multi-sport (swim, bike, run) event  on the morning of Wednesday, December 5 – Father’s Day public holiday. Please make sure this event is on your calendar. (Adjusted from Sunday Dec 2nd).

In the meantime, there is an opportunity to practice this type of event with one of our partners, Junior TriDash Bangkok on October 6.

ISB Health Clinic: Water Safety

In Thailand there are many water hazards we need to be careful about, including beaches, swimming pools, rivers, klongs, lakes, swamps and water parks. Every year we should review water safety and what we can do to prevent injuries and fatalities.

General Guidelines:

• Never swim alone and always have adult supervision when children are swimming.
• Always know the depth of the water you are entering. Especially if you are diving.
• Always stay at a safe depth for your swimming ability.
• Use age/ability appropriate flotation devices if required but remember that these are not life saving devices and do not replace close adult supervision.
• Avoid swimming for 30 minutes following a meal. Do not eat or chew gum when swimming (due to the risk of choking).
• Avoid repeated prolonged underwater swimming. Do not hyperventilate prior to underwater swimming. This is to decrease the chance of Shallow Water Blackout. This is a problem that tends to occur in competent swimmers trying to improve performance, children trying to swim laps under water and in spearfishermen and freedivers.
• If possible swim where there is a lifeguard on duty. Be aware that lifeguards at pools may not manage behaviour and be as vigilant as lifeguards in other countries. A lifeguard is not a substitute for close adult supervision.
• As a supervising adult consider doing a CPR course.
• Never swim in the dark.
• Never swim if you have been consuming alcohol or any other drug that may affect your concentration.
• Never swim when there is thunder or lightening in the area.
• Ensure you and your child can swim. Get swim lessons if required.
• Be aware of the risk of sunburn and heat illness. Ensure use of sunscreen and rash guards and drink plenty of water.

Swimming Pools:

• If possible enclose pool with fences and self closing gates.
• Never run around pools
• Never push someone into a pool and ensure when jumping in there is nobody close by.
• Consider wearing goggles as some pools may not be as clean as they should be.

Lakes/Rivers/Ponds:

• Make sure you know the currents in the water you are swimming in.
• If possible ensure the waterways are clean and free of toxins or certain bacteria or amoeba.
• Consider the use of water shoes to protect feet from sharp rocks and broken glass.
• Be aware of potential snags at the bottom of rivers and if caught pull leg slowly out (do not pull quickly as the increases the risk of getting caught).
• If on boats always wear life jackets.

Beaches:

• Be aware of currents and rips. Ensure all swimmers know what to do if caught in rip (swim diagonally out with the rip…..never swim against it).
• Understand flags on beach
  • Red and yellow flag: lifeguard on duty. Swim between the flags
  • Black and white flag: Surfboard and other water craft zone between flags. Do not swim here.
  • Green flag: Low hazard. Calm conditions
  • Yellow flag: Medium hazard. Be cautious. Moderate surf and/or currents
  • Red flag: High Hazard. Unsafe. Do not enter the water.
• Always face to waves…..do not stand with your back to them.
• Be aware of jellyfish and other dangerous sea life that may be in the water. Either carry vinegar with you or know where you can access a “Vinegar Station” (on some beaches in Thailand) to help treat jellyfish stings.
• Do not swim near piers as the currents may be unpredictable and at risk of being hit by boats etc.

Waterparks:

• Always read safety instructions and follow them. Follow instructions of staff.
• Wear a life jacket if not a strong swimmer.
• Always wear a helmet if required to.

In Thailand we have hot weather and enjoy “cooling off” in the water. Following the above guidelines with limit the risk of injury and death for you and your family.

ISB is committed to your child’s overall development, both educationally and health related. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider or the ISB Health Clinic (nurse@isb.ac.th).

Donations for Ban Poomvet

ISB ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) will be setting up the donation table front of Business office on Thursday, October 11 and Friday, October 12 at 2.30pm-3.30pm.  

Items that Children at Ban Poomvet would like you to donate:

UHT Milk, Biscuits, Cookies, Crackers,  Consists of dried food, Canned food, Rice, Household Cleaners, Tissues, Towels, Cleaning Tools, Laundry, Shampoo, Soap, First Aid Kits, Clothes (any size) 

The donation will go to “Poomvet Home” or “Pak Kred Reception Home for Boys” on Saturday, October 13 to commemorate the passing of H.M. the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.