Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
We are now on countdown for the start of our High School Global Citizenship Week with only 7 days to go before our first groups depart!
This enews repeats much of what was in last weeks enews, but contains a few reminders and important links for our HS trips.
Visa’s & Passports
By now any visa’s required for overseas trips should have been completed. If there are any queries on whether a visa is required for your specific country, please feel free to contact Khun Pat, in the HS office or please contact the teacher sponsor for your trip.
Please also double check that your child’s passport has more than 6 months validity on it for any trip travelling internationally. We have checked passports submitted, but we ask that you take this additional step to ensure the smooth travel of your child.
Medication & Health Information
If your child is taking routine medication they will be required to turn in a ‘Field Trip Medication Consent Form’ which is found at this link. These forms need to be turned into the ISB Medical Clinic at least a week before your child departs.
For some trips there are recommended vaccinations that are required, these will have been communicated by the trip leader, however for a detailed summary of recommended health considerations that are specific to each trip, please refer to this document.
Special Clothing and Equipment.
If your child is attending a trip that has a cooler environment or that requires special equipment, please ensure these are purchased this weekend as your child may be required to bring these to be checked in their final GCW meeting next week on Tuesday, February 5.
GCW Information Website & Information
Your GCW lead teacher will be emailing you with more information specific to your child’s trip. Please also find the GCW information site that is shared with parents and students at this link.
Communication with your child
Most GCW trips have norms which require students on the trip to be without technology or to have limited access to technology. We are encouraging students to disconnect during this week so that they can better connect with each other and the environments they are interacting with.
As trips depart and arrive in their location you will receive an SMS from ISB to confirm that groups have arrived safely. During the week there will be limited and in some cases no communication from trip chaperones. Parents should also expect an SMS when trips arrive back into Bangkok.
If a family emergency arises and there is a need to contact your child, please direct these requests direct to Andy Vaughan (0875149550) who will coordinate this communication.
Any other questions?
If you have any further questions regarding your child’s course, please first contact the sponsor of your child’s course. There will also be a short feature on GCW at the upcoming PTA meeting, which is taking place on Wednesday February 6th at 6.30pm.
We look forward to this amazing week and the many experiences our students will encounter in their course!
Andy Vaughan
High School Dean of Students
M: +668 7514 9550