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Legs 4 Legs Charity Showcase – May 28th!

Vocal Point: Second Show Added – June 7th, 3.30pm

Due to popular demand, Vocal Point, is adding an additional show on June 7 at 3:30pm in the Chevron Theater! Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, May 21st in the CAO! Get your tickets fast.

Vocal Point is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University (BYU). Founded by students in 1991, Vocal Point operates under the direction of BYU’s Performing Arts Management (PAM). The group has won three Pearl Awards and was the winner of the 2006 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). In 2011, the group placed fifth on NBC’s third season of The Sing Off.

Anthony A. Giles, Director of Arts & Activities 
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

Exciting Renovations this Summer!

We’re excited to introduce our new Middle School/High School Cafeteria and Health Clinic. After months of planning and with the involvement of the key stakeholders, renovations have begun already and we be completed in the summer months.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the early construction. Please note that The Grind will be located in the staff lounge, behind the Chevron Theatre until the end of the school year.

The purpose of the Cafeteria renovations is to enhance the food experience and enrich the concept of the space as a social meeting place. The design is modern and futuristic using materials such as wood and stone.  The main feature is the amphitheater that will replace the pit. It consists of a covered performance area that functions as lounge space with beanbags and garden furniture when there are no performances. The Grind is expanded in size and will be accessible from both inside and outside. Two “pods” integrated in the main eating space will provide seating for groups of 12. We envision that these “Black” and “Gold” pods will be ideal for club meetings and other gatherings both during and outside of lunch hours. Overall there will be more variety in seating areas to reflect the different social uses throughout the school day.

The bakery will be expanded and food preparations in the completely refurbished kitchen can be viewed through large windows making the cooking spaces open and transparent. A grab-and-go station will be located close to the main hallway and we hope it will help students in getting quick snacks in between classes and in a rush. The cafeteria menu will be renewed and we are pleased to already be able to announce that a pizza oven is being installed for freshly made Pizzas.

Logistical changes are also planned. For example, an additional payment area after the grab-and-go will help speed-up the payment process and reduce lines during peak lunch hours. The bussing stations currently found in the eating area have been removed and students will be required to return their dishes and cutlery (new) to the returning station by the kitchen. This helps keep the Cafeteria cleaner and will reduce the number of birds looking for scraps in the eating spaces.

In addition, the Health Clinic and Bookstore will be getting a face lift. The design will mirror last summer’s renovations of the CAO/Activities office and Booster Hut.  The Health Clinic will be larger to accommodate triage and a private examination space. The Bookstore will be expanded in size and function. Starting next year ID cards will be issued here and there is a trial with Lost and Found being kept at the Bookstore too. Together with the CAO/Activities office parents will be able to arrange most of their school needs at the Central Square.

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Air Quality Monitoring and Purification Updates

In the past few months, we have continued to upgrade our systems and measure our indoor air quality at various points on campus. These efforts will prepare us for the cyclical air quality issues that we can see will typically arise in the winter months in Bangkok and ensure improved air quality throughout the year.

What have we done?

• We have installed a Thermo Fisher ADR1500 Outdoor Air Quality Monitor with readings published on our website.
• It is linked to the Gams Dynamic View and it allows us to analyze data on an ongoing basis, making comparisons with other school locations in Bangkok.
• We are in the final stages of testing various air purification filters to see which one works best to improve classroom air quality. Once a system is selected, they will be installed throughout the school starting this summer. The timing to complete the roll-out will depend on the chosen system and the difficulty in installing them. We will be able to provide an update on this in the beginning of the new school year.
• Simultaneously, we are working with engineers to retrofit AHU’s in spaces like the gyms and libraries to improve the filtration of PM10 to PM2.5. Thereafter, we will proceed to ensure all learning spaces have air filtration devices installed.

Join the ISB Coaching Team – Apply Today

The ISB Athletics program aims to help every child reach his/her full potential. Our coaches educate through sport  and help carry out the ISB mission and vision. We aim to deliver a program that inspires achievement and transforms lives.
 
All athletic coaching positions at ISB receive a stipend, varying by time commitment.

Current ISB Coaching Vacancies 2019-2020

If you’re interested in applying for a position, please use the linked form above. If you’d like to apply for more than one position, please explain/prioritize them in your personal statement.

Applications should be returned by May 31. Interviews will begin immediately. Candidates should note, however, that in the event an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, ISB reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline. 

Please contact Derrick Quinet (derrickq@isb.ac.th) or Mark Jaspers (markj@isb.ac.th) if you have any clarifying questions.