ISB Air Quality Seminar – 13th Feb, 2019
ISB will be hosting an Air Quality Seminar on February 13th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, featuring a number of experts in the field. Topics discussed will include how to reliably monitor air quality levels, the health impacts of prolonged exposure, and measures schools and parents can take to reduce the impact of air pollution on our children and community members.
Please join our seminar to hear valuable updates and information on the situation in Bangkok and to put forward any questions and concerns you have. We will also send out a form for you to give us questions in advance, to ensure we try and cover all topics.
Registration information will be sent on Monday, February 4th. We apologise that the seminar date conflicts with the Elementary School Musical, but this was the only date that allowed for all our speakers to be present on campus.
The seminar will be open to other schools and we expect a high attendance, so please save the date and remember to register on Monday.
ISB Calendar 2018/19 – Last Day of School & Additional Public Holiday
Please note that the Royal Thai Government has announced that Monday 6th May will be a public holiday. ISB will be closed on this day except for IB exams. I know we are all looking forward to this most auspicious occasion and to witnessing an historical coronation ceremony for HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
A reminder that the last day of school this semester will be Tuesday 11 June 2019. We hope that this clarification will help with making holiday arrangements for the summer.
Dr. Andrew Davies, Head of School
andrewd@isb.ac.th
IASAS Forensics and Debate CC Showcase – February 4 & 5 (3:00pm MPB1)
IASAS Forensics and Debate delegates are excited to showcase their talents for the ISB community! Please join the Debate Teams in MPB1 on Monday, February 4th as they hash out the finer points behind the motion: THBT dating apps kill romance. What’s your opinion on the matter?
We are expecting a fun filled event with a chance for you, the audience, to participate and and cast your vote to decide a winner.
After that, join members of the dynamic Forensics Team, also in MPB1, on Tuesday, February 5th as they present their speeches in the categories of Oral Interpretation, Original Oratory, Impromptu, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Come support our IASAS delegates and listen to impressive speeches that will have you laughing, crying and contemplating life. The performances are free of charge and all are invited.
Contact:
Anthony Giles, Director of Arts & Activities
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
ES Musical: “The Cat and The Rat: A Caribbean Folk Tale”
On February 12th and 13th, 142 Grade 5 students will head to the stage to enact a dramatization of the Caribbean Folk Tale, “The Cat and The Rat!” This fun, tropical show is not to be missed! Students have contributed to editing the script, choreography and sound as well as working on the costume design, stage make-up and set design!
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL – There will be live music, that has been produced by our Grade 5 students who have carefully studied traditional Caribbean dance and Calypso music for a fully authentic and original production. There will be an interactive student exhibition in the Chevron Theatre relating to the French post-impressionist painter Henri Rousseau.
Do not miss this phenomenal production, which will prove to be an audio visual sensation!
Contact:
Angela Wong, angelaw@isb.ac.th
Elementary School Music
10 Things You Should Know About This Year’s ES Musical- -The Cat and The Rat-
ISB CC Music Showcase Performances 2:45 February 6 and 7, 2019 MS/HS Choir Room
The annual ISB CC Music Showcase
Contact:
Anthony Giles, Director of Arts & Activities
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
International Family Fair – Feb 23rd
Mark your calendars! IFF is coming! Your ISB PTA is bringing you the International Family Fair 2019! International food booths, games, entertainment and fun for the whole family! Get ready for the most fun event of the year at ISB! For further information please contact Marla Groves.
PTA – IFF
pta-iff@isb.ac.th
Register your child for the 2019 North Bangkok Basketball Association (NBBL) season
Registration is now open to all boys and girls in grades PK-12 for NBBL, a community basketball league. There are no tryouts. All players will be placed on a team. Our goal is that the kids have fun each week and learn to play a great game better and better. Please note that registration will close at 4:00pm on Friday, February 22nd, so please register now to avoid disappointment.
Please go to the NBBL website for the link to our registration system and for other important information.
The fee is THB 7,000 for all players. Players do NOT need to be ISB students but all games and practices take place at ISB. No parent coaches will be used again this season. All teams will be coached by professionals from Top Flight Academy.
League assessments will be held on Sunday, February 24th between 12:00pm and 4:00pm at ISB gyms.
Team practices will begin the week of February 26th.
League play will take place on Fridays and Saturdays and will begin on March 16th. Games will continue every Saturday (except for Songkran break and Activity free weekend) and conclude the weekend of May 17th/18th with league championships.
Assessment schedule, team practice schedule and games schedule can be viewed HERE
Payment for the NBBL season must be made at the Community Activity Office (CAO) which is located next to the bookstore at ISB. The CAO is open from 7:00 to 11:00AM and 12:00 to 3:00PM Monday – Friday.
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Sypolt at ksypolt@gmail.com
ISB Community Choir, Choral Union, 2019 Spring Semester
Join Andy Marshall and Matt Enders on Wednesday, February 20th at 7:00pm as they lead the first rehearsal of the 2019 Spring semester for the ISB Community Choir, Choral Union. We invite all past Choral Union singers, as well as any new singers. This semester’s concert will be in middle/end of May (TBA). Interested? Click here to sign up!
Contact:
Matt ENDERS
matte@isb.ac.th
Adult Education Course Catalog Now Available!
Registration for the next session of Adult Education is right around the corner. We have loads of exciting classes to offer this session such as Chinese language, Preserved flower arrangement, tapestry weaving, Calligraphy, Intro to Muay Thai, and much, much more. Of course, all of the old favorites will be back again this semester including Thai Language, Tennis, Bollywood, Choir, loads of cooking classes, and so much more. There is sure to be a class for you!
The course catalog is available at this link. Registration closes February 17th. Classes start February 20th. Remember classes are filled on a first come, first served basis so register early to avoid disappointment!
For more information, please contact Piercarlo Abate, Adult Education Coordinator at pta-adulted@isb.ac.th.
Adult EducationClass Catalog 2018-19 Session 2
NNR Running Dinner – February 9
The Running Dinner starts at 7 pm. Courses are hosted in homes within golf cart range in Nichada. Your partner does not have to be your spouse. You can bring a friend along! Please include your name, partner’s name, address, phone number and any allergies when you sign up!
Contact:
Chantal Bremner, NNR Social Coordinator
nnrsocial@gmail.com
TOUCHSTONE March Edition Announcement Request
Team Touchstone looks forward to your valued contributions for our Gastronomy and Travelogue section. This section is open to all ages / grade levels / parents / teachers alike. If you have enjoyed International cuisines and local cultures on your various travels or if you are interested in becoming a food and travel blogger, reach out to us and share your journey. Together we shall explore new horizons! The best entry will find pride of place in our forthcoming March 2019 edition.
Last date of submission: 15th Feb 2019
Word limit: 150 – 400 words sent as a word document
Pictures: minimum resolution 300 dpi / 9 kb sent as a separate attachment
Article Title / Author name / Grade level / Author photographs are mandatory
Please email your stories to Gunjan Mullick on touchstone-ce@isb.ac.th / touchstone@isb.ac.th
Warm Regards,
Emi Tokai
Social Media / Brand Coordinator Touchstone
