Peter Assimakopoulos
petera@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
We are currently reimagining some of our DELVE trips for this upcoming May.
DELVE – Purpose
DELVE trips are rewarding for all students as they make new connections, work together in a hands-on environment, and get a sense of accomplishment by the end of the week. It is an enriching experience that all students look forward to and where we make an impact on the communities around us.
The Discover Explore Learn Volunteer Enrich DELVE program is designed to give students the experiences that will inspire them to become caring global citizens.
Important Safety Requirement
For safety reasons on overnight trips outside of Bangkok, please note that parents could be required to pick up their child if their child tested positive for COVID or was considered a high risk contact with someone who tested positive for COVID. We understand that this may be an obstacle for parents to give permission to their child to attend an overnight trip.
We are currently in the process of looking at other medical options to transport students back to Bangkok, but these may not be viable. Students would be isolated comfortably until their parents could come to take them home.
Important Changes Made
We are no longer flying with any DELVE courses. All DELVE trips that require a flight have been removed and new options will be added for students to choose from. All trips will be less than a 4 hour drive from Bangkok. Knowing that we are only a drive away will allow us to viably maintain the safety protocols if something COVID related were to happen. We continue to investigate ways that we can provide more safety on trips, transport students, and prevent any positive cases.
Re-registration DELVE
Students will be asked to re-register for DELVE starting March 28th. Students will keep the number they selected for the Lucky Draw and will have a chance to re-select from the courses we are offering. This will include all the new courses. In our communication to students, we will ask your child to talk with you before making any decision on their course selections. Prices and itineraries for the new courses will be made available next week (March 21-25, 2022).
DELVE registrations are prioritised by grade level with first priority sign-ups given to Grade 11 students and final priority to Grade 9.
About DELVE
Discover Explore Learn Volunteer Enrich (DELVE) is an experiential learning week which takes students into local communities where students experience unique learning experiences. These are usually built around deepening a students’ cultural understanding or partaking in community service to enrich the local community they are working with.
Students will engage in sustainable service and/or gain awareness of issues that transcend borders. They will develop an understanding of issues of poverty, indigenous peoples, and environmental degradation and preservation while simultaneously helping people. Students will often plan and work as teams, strengthening their teamwork for a common goal of greater good. With every activity planned, we will maintain our COVID prevention protocols and ensure the safety of all students.
Students who successfully complete their DELVE course requirements will receive ¼ elective credit. DELVE is a required course for graduation from ISB.
Our students may support local communities through their travel, engage in protection of the environment or direct service work for the benefit of others, and many of the trips also include an element of adventure and physical activity, such as hiking, biking or scuba diving.
If you have any questions or concerns about DELVE, please contact Peter Assimakopoulos (petera@isb.ac.th).
Sincerely,
Peter Assimakopoulos