2013 - Yearbook Partial For Website

Bangkok Patana School
Bangkok Patana School
YEARBOOK 2013
YEARBOOK 2013
Bangkok Patana School is an IB World School, accredited by CIS and NEASC

Our mission is to ensure that students of different nationalities
grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring
British international community.
Contents Cross Campus
Year Highlights___________________________________________ 20
Alumni __________________________________________________ 22
The Capital Fund: Building Patana Initiative __________________ 24
Fun Run _________________________________________________ 26
Tiger Spirit Day __________________________________________ 28
Loy Krathong _____________________________________________ 30
Ploenchit Fair ____________________________________________ 32
International Day __________________________________________ 34
Christmas Concert_________________________________________ 36
Fun Day _________________________________________________ 38
Red Nose Day_____________________________________________ 40
Message from the Chairman of the Foundation Board __________ 8 Earth Day_________________________________________________ 41
Message from the Head of School__________________________10
Class of 2013
Graduating Class of 2013 _______________________________ 12
Graduation Ceremony __________________________________ 14
Graduating Class 2013 _______________________________ 132
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Contents
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The Primary School

Message from the Primary School Principal _______________ 42
Primary Staff Photographs _____________________________ 44
Nursery _____________________________________________ 49
Kindergarten 1 and 2 _________________________________ 52
Year 1 ______________________________________________ 62
Year 2 ______________________________________________ 68
Year 3 ______________________________________________ 74
Year 4 ______________________________________________ 80
Year 5 ______________________________________________ 86
Year 6 ______________________________________________ 92
Primary Sports Roundup _______________________________ 98
TigerPrawns ________________________________________ 100
Tumbling Tigers _____________________________________ 102
Primary Performing Arts ______________________________ 104
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Contents
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The SECONDARY School

Message from the Secondary School Principal _______________ 110
Secondary Staff Photographs _____________________________ 112
Secondary Tutor Group Photographs ______________________ 118
Graduating Class 2013 __________________________________ 132
Student Life _____________________________________________ 142
Secondary Residential Visit Year 7 ________________________ 144
Secondary Residential Visit ToK ____________________________ 152
House Athletics __________________________________________ 154

House Swimming ________________________________________ 156
International Award ______________________________________ 158
Model United Nations (MUN) _____________________________ 162
Humanities Trip: Beijing __________________________________ 164
Humanities Trip: Berlin ___________________________________ 165
Bangkok Patana in the Community ________________________ 166
Secondary Arts __________________________________________ 170
Drama _________________________________________________ 172
Music __________________________________________________ 176
Art ____________________________________________________ 180
Competitive Sports _______________________________________ 186
Sport Season 1 __________________________________________ 188
Sport Season 2 __________________________________________ 190
Sport Season 3 __________________________________________ 192
TigerSharks _____________________________________________ 194
Bengal Tigers __________________________________________ 196
Tumbling Tigers _________________________________________ 198

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hroughout this year I continued to be impressed by the forward to hearing about them through our alumni network.
achievement and growth of this school as a community. We Community is more than just the achievements and accolades
reached an enrolment of over 2,200 students, with a vibrant we receive; it also encompasses the way we treat each other and
body of academics, athletes and artists amongst our staff and stu- those around us. Activities pursued through our Community
dents. Through the curriculum, sports programmes and the grow- Action Teams seek to make a difference to the lives of people
ing number of extra-curricular activities, we ensure that we don’t outside our immediate sphere. The enthusiasm with which stu-
only cater for those already with innate abilities, but we have pro- dents greet these activities show a deep understanding of their
grammes in place to enable fulfilment of inherent potential for all. role as global citizens. The Foundation Board is also active in the
The school enjoys a good international reputation but it is wider community and supports charitable initiatives throughout
always gratifying to be acknowledged in our home country. In Thailand. The school’s founder, Mrs Rosamund Stuetzel, would
2012, Bangkok Patana School was presented with the Prime surely be proud of Bangkok Patana School today.
Minister’s Export Award as the ‘Best Service Provider’. This I would like to extend my thanks to all staff, the PTG,
award is the Royal Thai Government’s highest official award, students, my fellow members of the Foundation Board, the
annually granted to outstanding Thai exporters of products Steering Committee and its sub-committees and all those who
and services in recognition of their high quality and standards. have encouraged our vibrant community and helped make this
This is the second time Bangkok Patana has received the Prime year memorable.
Minister’s Export Award, having also won in 2002, and it is the
only international school to have twice achieved this honour.
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2013. I was
proud to present them with their academic diplomas and I wish Dr Tej Bunnag
them the best of luck as they progress around the world. I look Chairman of the Foundation Board
Front Row: Mrs Sui Lin Comer, M.L. Pariyada Diskul, Mrs Laura Stamp, Dr Tej Bunnag, Mr Kajit Habanananda, Mrs Ariane Rodel-Stuetzel, Mrs Leslie Baldwin
Back Row: Mr Eric Hudson, Mr Threekwan Bunnag, Mr David Humphreys, Mr Anthony Blake, Mr Janut Suchato, Mr Robert Lavichant
Not Present: Ms Say Sujintaya

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The Head of School

I
t has been another marvellous year of learning at Bangkok
Patana School and it is clear to me that our success comes from
good leadership, highly qualified teachers, a strong curriculum
and outstanding facilities combining to create a supportive and
inspiring learning environment. Students enjoy our safe and cul-
turally diverse school, developing their intellectual, emotional
and social potential. We encourage our students to not only excel
academically but to participate in the many different sporting,
cultural and leadership activities that we provide. Our students
are proud to be part of Bangkok Patana School. Students who
attend Bangkok Patana are hard working and disciplined, respect
others and value the environment that they live in. We promote
inclusion and celebrate diversity, welcoming students from all
around the world.
Congratulations to the Bangkok Patana School graduating
Class of 2013, you have been an effervescent and vibrant class
that will never be forgotten. Your many accomplishments, along
with those of your teachers, your fellow students and the par-
ents who support us all are the primary reasons that our school
continues to improve. We can also take pride in the wide array caring staff, parents as partners, which all help Bangkok Patana
of state-of-the-art buildings, new technology and other physical students become responsible and cooperative global citizens.
resources, but I believe the key ingredient of a good education is As always at this time of year, we will be saying farewell to a
the hard work and commitment of the people who make up our number of students and their families. We wish them good luck
community. You and your fellow students are eloquent testimony in their next country of residence. To those staff that are leav-
to the value of those efforts. ing, I would like to express my deep appreciation for their qual-
A yearbook is a unique record of a year in a school. In an inter- ity work. This year we sadly say farewell to our Cross Campus
national school with its mobile population of families and teach- Assistant Principal for Campus Curriculum Technology Mr John
ers, it is a particularly important record. With nearly 70 student Tranter who has been at our school since August 1998. We wish
nationalities represented at Bangkok Patana School, we can truly John all the very best in his retirement years. I would also like to
say that we are an international community! wish Secondary Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Assessment,
As the history of Bangkok Patana School keeps evolving, Gavin Lazaro and his family all the very best as they move to Kuala
another year has nearly passed that included a challenging cur- Lumpur in August. A very special farewell to our Year 13 class as
riculum, service to others, mutual respect, celebration of cultures, they embark on their tertiary studies.
Finally, I would like to thank not only all our staff, but also all
those people who give so willingly of their time to make the school
what it is as volunteers – board members, committee members, in
class support parents and our wonderful PTG. Our school could
not run without your contribution; your work does so much to
make the school what it is.
I do hope our readers enjoy and will continue to value this ter-
rific yearbook publication in years to come. Many thanks to Cheryl,
Emma and their team for compiling such a memorable edition.
To all of you who are leaving Bangkok Patana School at the
end of this academic year, we hope that you will stay in touch
through our Alumni process and remain part of the Bangkok
Patana School community throughout your lives.
Matthew. G Mills
Head of School

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Front Row (Seated): Tavinie (Amy) Olarnsakul, Han Ning (Ning Ning) Loh, Ria Alexandra (Alex) Villegas, Reena Trivedi, Chanelle Jerger, Ms Caroline Ferguson,
Ms Chloe Heather, Mr John Burrell, Ms Katie Sloane, Mrs Sally Madden, Ms Helen Thew, Mr Mick Smith, Ms Yvonne Brown, Mr Matthew Mills, Mr Gavin
Lazaro, Mr Mike Brooks, Mr Andrew Roff, Mr Lee Chern, Mr Barry Oakes, Mr John Wood, Joyce Wong, Xiu Ying Kim, Vanessa Xie Ein Leong, Riya Tiwari
2nd Row (Standing): Prakhar Lunia, Mali Brandt, Tania de Gomery, Charlotte Adam, Alice Monks-Woods, Isobel Devall, Salisa Britton, Emily Chaplin, Kyle
Dante, Douglas Tse, Amy Leskevicius, Marissa (Wen) Koh, Sand (Sandy) Assakul, Wen Lynn Teong, Sara Alicia Walter Young, Lucy Adam, Aurelie Kent,
Julia Richt, Su-May Lam, Zipeng Zheng, Susama (Fay) Kitiyakara, Erica Maesincee, Anjalika Madduri, Kimberly Shea, Chalalai Fischbach
3rd Row: Alana Ray, Astrid Goh, Patipol (Canoe) Suppataratarn, Priya Lodha, Alexander Yousef, Panthira (Phrae) Boonsoong, Rebecca Buzzanca,
Douglas Kirk, Josh Fellows-Patel, Michael Worthington, James (Jamie) Schofield, Sean Rourke, Bhavish Harjani, Riki Matsumoto, Patrick Littlejohn, Smit
(Tito) Kanjanapas, Anshuman Sharman, Adam Khazi, Siobhan Grimaud, Rose Mangila, Lisa Gronevik, Emma Persson, Desiree (Daisy) Van Asselt,

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Congratulations!
Nattarean (Natty) Ngan, Prima (Fair) Pisuttisarun, Ornicha (Jean) Polanun, Patrida (Rita) Rangchaikul, Phattranit (Jenny) Chan, Jean Wong
4th Row: Isabelle Walker, Marina Cornille, Siwakorn (Top) Vongluekiat, Thongthai Daoruang, Ryuichiro (Luke) Toda, Ko-Chen (Jack) Chen, Kento Oigawa,
Tae Ho Kim, Kenneth (Kenny) Chow, Uapoom (Noy) Uanarumit, Ivan Planka, Christopher Finlay, Pawit Chantaworakit, Joshua (Josh) Carr, Divij Kothari,
Cabin Yim, Tso-Yi Chung, James North, Joshua Della Bosca, Knut Johannessen, Christopher (Chris) Sherwood, Pritam Prabhu, Luca Salce, Kyle Cheyne,
Andrew Ray, Thanisorn (Phet) Boonsoong, Niyasha Perera, Natasha (Jenny) Lau, Reina Sng, Pamada Manoleehakul
Back Row: Reymaz Khan, Somil Sawansukha, Kyle Harrison, Abhijay Mahajan, Alexander Stewart. Cyrus Safdar, Calvin Chen, Mark Hampson, Alvaro
Seebacher-Tomas, Krissada Narbonne, Alexander Heck, Evgeniy Kim, Raymond King, Marco Salce, Stanley Ma, Arin Ratnakovit, Navamint (Yuto)
Anantaprakorn, Alexander (Sandy) Martin, Benjamin (Ben) Lepett, Emma James, Wirun Chomprasert, Dennis Van Asselt, Carl (Patrick) Gunnarsson, Elias
Survo, Pawin Chantaworakit, Anthony Ku, Lisa Nitiahpapand, Veranut (Pui) Suphantarida
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YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
Year
Highlights 2012/13
Term 1
Gold International Award (I)GCSE Top Achievers House Athletics
Term 2
Chinese New Year Primary Record Breakers Red Nose Day
Term 3
Dance Extravaganza Scholar’s Cup Inter-class Football

YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
“I’m looking forward to another busy Patana year ahead of us. It is really an honour
to lead such an amazing school. Bangkok Patana School is a supportive learning
community which challenges our students to achieve personal excellence and to
develop as confident, caring, life-long learners positively engaged in our world.”
– Matt Mills, Head of School, 24th August 2012
Key Stage 2 Sports Days Prime Minister’s Award Teddy Bears Picnic Playgroup
SEASAC Swimming Winners World Book Day Year 13 Final Days
Senior Play Sports Awards Dinner Year 6 Transition
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alumni
Alumni Breakfast, 21st February 2013
Alumni Reunion Bangkok, 23rd August 2012

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Alumni Visits to Bangkok Patana School
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The Capital Fund:

Building Patana Initiative
T
he whole Bangkok Patana School
community would like to thank the
following families who generously
contributed to the Building Patana Capital
Fund during 2012/13:
• Chatchupong (Kashemsri) family

• Mahadumrongkul Family
• Lisahapanya Family
• Baholyodhin
(Sirimongkolkasem) Families
• The Kurasz Family
• The Poolvoralaks Family
• Khun Threekwan Bunnag and Family
• Siribhadra Family
• Thepkanjana Family
• Kongboonma Family
• Nilanont Family
• Marcar Family
• Dumnernchanvanich Family
• Vanasin Family
• Nuntiruj Family
We would also like to thank our

generous donors who wish to remain
anonymous.
If you would like further

information on the Capital Fund
initiative and the double tax
deduction initiative, please contact
Khun Dee, Director of
the Foundation Board Office at:
board@patana.ac.th.

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Fun Run Sunday 30th September 2012

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tIGER SPIRIT Day Friday 5th October 2012

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Loy krathong Wednesday 28th November 2012

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Ploenchit Fair Saturday 24th November 2012

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International Day 13th-14th November 2012

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Christmas Concert Wednesday 12th

December 2012

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Fun Day Saturday 2nd March 2013

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Red nose Day Friday 15th March 2013

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earth day Friday 26th April 2013
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Primary School

I
t is always a sad time as a another year together as a whole Primary School to number of parents in school as we have
draws to a close, as we say goodbye share our digital art as we developed the shared our learning in Mathematics, had
to students who are moving on and learning from Foundation Stage and their various opening days and expos plus spe-
to some of our teachers too – especially Art Exhibition. cific workshops for parents.
those who have been with us for a long On the sports field, in music and the The following pages showcase the
time; however, it is also a good time for arts, in internal and external competi- Primary School community and are put
us to reflect on the busy year we have had. tions the children have shown commit- together by those who spend a consider-
From Foundation Stage to Year 6 the ment, drive and determination to succeed able amount of time with your children.
students have taken part in many joint and be the best at everything regardless of We have seen them develop and grow over
events, including International Day, their particular strength; this is something the year physically but also we have seen
Chinese New Year and our very special in which we all take pride. However, their their desire and thirst to learn intensity
Songkran Assembly. ability to care and be responsible for oth- as they continue to become independent
We have seen students from differ- ers within their groups continues to be a learners regardless of their age. I trust this
ent Year groups entertain us on the stage feature of how as a school we are looking is evident as you turn the pages of this
but also enthral us as they have shared to develop well rounded students who Yearbook.
their learning in events such as Toy Expo are grounded in the principles of the IB With kind regards,
in Year 1, Year 3 Egyptian Day and Art profile.
Expo in Year 5. We were also able to come This year we have also had a large Clare Sharp
Primary School Principal
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THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRIMARY STAFF
Academic LEADERSHIP TEAM

Front Row: Kaanwarin (Pat) Polanunt (Thai Headmistress-Director), Clare Sharp (Principal, Primary School), Matthew Mills (Head of School),
Mick Smith (Principal, Secondary School), Jackie Houghton (Cross Campus Assistant Principal, Professional Learning)
Back Row: Mike Balo (Cross Campus Assistant Principal, Extra-curricular Activities and Sports), John Tranter (Cross Campus Assistant
Principal, Campus Curriculum Technology), Jason Cooper (Assistant Principal, Primary), Helen Thew (Assistant Principal, Student Welfare,
Secondary School), Gavin Lazaro (Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Assessment, Secondary School)
Primary Leadership Team

Front Row: Clare Sharp (Principal, Primary School), Jason Cooper (Assistant Principal, Primary School), Angela Speirs (Senior Teacher for Assessment)
Back Row: Jane Monks (Senior Teacher, Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1), Carol Battram (Senior Teacher, Key Stage 2)

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRIMARY STAFF
Nursery and kindergarten 1
Front Row: Michael Wilson, Rajeev Ladva, Margaret Vanabhuti, Paul
Ferrandino, Thassana (Nok) Brettell, Pundaree (A) Chaodong
Middle Row: Narumon (Ning) Burr, Susumon (Ae) Patchasri, Sirikorn
(Benz) Wongsekleo, Michelle Brinn, Duangsamorn (Noo) Rendell,
Back Row: Atchariya (Pla) Pej-Indra, Meenakshi Sehgal, Judith
Redgrave, (Head of Curriculum for the Foundation Stage), Sarah
Murgatroyd (Head of Nursery and K1), Manora Petchsuwan, Parinda
(Luktaan) Thanakitprasarn
Missing: Pornpimon (Tik) Chuenchandaeng
kindergarten 2
Front Row: Rashi Dhawan, Patthanun (Cherry) Rackchopsanti,
Patcharee Pibankhan, Emma Lazenby-Bebbington, Falguni (Falu)
Thakker, Rattasuda (Jiab) Stokes
Back Row: Ann Comrie-Smith, Lisa Cody-Sehmar, Andrew Kay,
Jo Rice (Head of K2), Judith Redgrave (Head of Curriculum for the
Foundation Stage), Chree Platt
year 1
Front Row: Pajaree (Jaree) Rugphan, Daranun (Note) Thangthong,
Paramjeet (Seema) Sachamuniwongse, Harsha Ambani, Amy Buck,
Sarina Dhawan, Tivimon (Kem) Bubpachat
Middle Row: Marcus Madden, Lorraine Illing, Elizabeth West, Jess
Llewellyn, Diana Jones (Head of Curriculum Year 1), Kamonkarn (Noi)
Karnchanaboon
Back Row: Kanokwon (Dear) Siripunyapong, Colin Brown, Nick
Goligher (Head of Year 1), Clare Tomlinson
year 2
Front Row: Julie McGlynn, Tracey Williams, Stephen Murgatroyd
(Head of Year 2), Emma Woodhouse, Kate Penstone
Middle Row: Ms Suwannee (Mig) Brown, Potjanee (Noi)
Chulapakorn, Max Hopwood, Siraphassorn (Yim) Pimpirat, Ponsuk
Pitucklimskul
Back Row: Andy Parkin (Head of Curriculum Year 2), Rich Bebbington
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PRIMARY STAFF
year 3
Front Row: Claire Myers, Andy Bruce (Head of Curriculum Year 3),
Delina Belcher (Head of Year 3), Ben Sykes, Helen Barbour
Back Row: Ann Vorapathi, Robine Laureston, Sean O’Connor, Rickey
Pipusanapud, Katherine Hume
year 4
Front Row: Pannamart (Bell) Benjathanasombat, Jamnian (Jam)
Winyard, Jo Wellington, John O’Shea (Head of Year 4), Sue
Viriyanon, Peter Hockley
Back Row: Rebecca Sykes, Kay Wilson (Head of Curriculum Year 4),
Sandra Brock, John Potts, Sophie Richardson, Clare Measures
year 5
Front Row: Hazel Brinkworth, Pornpimon (Porn) Charoenaksornkul,
Abbie Gillingham, Nicola Caswell
Middle Row: Keri Keelan, Dave Woods, Ross O’Donnell, Tasneem
Poonevala
Back Row: Ben Hawkins (Head of Curriculum Year 5), Ralph Gosling
(Head of Year 5), Joe Murphy
Missing: Margit Adam
year 6
Front Row: Simon Tyers, Michelle Molesworth, Julie Kelly (Head
of Curriculum Year 6), Kerry Meaden-Kendrick (Head of Year 6),
Michelle Simpson, Saul Morgan
Back Row: Stephanie Fell, Eunice Parker, Saranya (Bo)
Thanasansakonpob, Travis Purnell, Sathariya Limchalerm, Jennifer Laird

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PRIMARY staff
EAL
Front Row: Sue Bell, Marisa Suwanpatra, Vanita Thakral, Virginie
Turner, Michelle Simpson, Monica Bien, Vivienne Hampson,
Middle Row: Jeff Silver, Chris Trendall, Jane Scott (Head of Language
Acquisition) Mariela Bianciotti, Jay Acton
Back Row: Andrew Jones, Clare Owens, Paul Johnson, Ondine
Ullman, Aaron Lentner
Missing: Margit Adam, Jo O’Kane, Felicia Laforgia
Information & Communication

Technology
Front Row: Atthaya (Pla) Srisuksawad, Colette Gawthorne
Back Row: Sean Rice, Ian McDonald, John Tranter (Cross Campus
Assistant Principal, Campus Curriculum Technology)
learning support
Front Row: Ann Comrie-Smith, Helen Ford (Speech and Language
Therapist), Dawn Gosling, Michelle Molesworth
Back Row: Elizabeth (Lizzy) West, Jan Caulfield, Ann Keighran (Head
of Learning Support), Catherine (Kate) McClenaghan, Sandra Brock
Primary MFL
Front Row: Gabriele Odermatt, Colette Lacrosse (Key Stage 2 MFL
Coordinator), Grace Chen
Back Row: Tomoko Igarashi, Amuchou Yumnan Singh
Missing: Jolanda Hofman, Justin Lim
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PRIMARY staff
music
Ishanti Chaurasia, Maurice Sharp, Rachel Stead (Head of
Primary Music)
Physical Education
Front Row: Lyndsey Fraser, Andrew Tatam (Head of Primary Physical
Education), Katie Bennett
Back Row: Brad Coulter, Christopher Meller, Liam Tyrrell, Amuchou
Yumnam Singh
Specialists
Front Row: Emma Rossetti Tatam, Stephanie Lethlean,
Claire Lunn-Walker
Back Row: Kiri Grimwood, Angela Royle
Thai Department
Front Row: Rosarin (Rosie) Vattanaput (Primary Thai Co-ordinator),
Sumal Echaroj (Thai Activity Co-ordinator), Ampai (Gak) Hengsuwan,
Pranee Waisara
Back Row: Khobgul (Mou) Asawapoom, Nipaipun (Pook) Jongmeesuk,
Piyawan (Ne) Ukamthorn, Sasi Kanjanaphairoj

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Nursery
W
e have had an amazing year in the Nursery,
watching each unique child develop in so many
different ways, both as individuals and as learn-
ers. Becoming increasingly independent, the children have
embraced life in the Nursery, following daily routines and
becoming secure and confident in the learning environment
they have made their own. The children have created many
culinary delights, including jam sandwiches for our hun-
gry teddy bear visitors and baking Gingerbread Men that
did not run away! Open ended resources have enabled the
children to develop their own interests. The ubiquitous blue
pipes have become a plumbing system, a water transporter,
car ramps, telephones, musical instruments and loud hail-
ers. Learning through play has been so full of discovery and
adventure! Large cardboard boxes have become rockets for
trips to the moon and inventive hiding places; they have also
been used to create robots, with children walking around
the garden with boxes over their heads! It has been a delight
to see our youngest children exploring the world through
their senses and being prepared to ‘have a go’ at new learn-
ing experiences and challenges. We would like to thank you
for supporting our Open Mornings and special days. There
has always been such a buzz of excitement as the children
shared their learning experiences with you. Celebrating the
children’s creativity in the Foundation Stage Art Exhibition
was truly magical. This year smiles and laughter have been in
abundance and the Nursery learning environment has been
a fun filled place. We would like to wish the children all the
best as they move to K1. The Year group is in for a real treat;
you are all stars!
Sarah Murgatroyd
Head of Nursery and K1

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Nursery artwork
Collaborative
Collage: FS1P
Collaborative
Creativity: Nursery
Marbling Magic: Nursery

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Mathematics Open Morning

Kindergarten 1
I
t has been a fun filled, action packed and fantastic year of
learning in K1. Beginning each day with a ‘soft start’, the
children have really enjoyed the opportunity to share their
learning with family and friends. Our ‘Open Mornings’
have been some of the highlights of the year. We had amaz-
ing parental support for our Christmas Celebration, which
culminated in a ‘Christmas Singalong’ and our Foundation
Stage Mathematics Open Morning; events that were very
much enjoyed by all who took part! Sports Day saw the chil-
dren participating in a variety of activities which highlighted
the physical skills they had been developing in PE. We were
so proud of them all. The theme of ‘Bears’ captured the chil-
dren’s imagination. Creativity abounded and each class wel-
comed their very own special bear to K1. Taking the bear
home caused great excitement and the diary entries docu-
menting each visit were delightful! The story of ‘Goldilocks
and the Three Bears’ has also been a favourite; tasting por-
ridge and the Nursery and K1 team acting out the story on
Red Nose Day, were both very memorable experiences! At
the Foundation Stage Art Exhibition, the children were the
stars of the show, creating their own masterpieces which will
adorn homes all around the world. We would like to wish
the children all the best as they continue on their learning
journeys in the Foundation Stage. You have been a fabulous
group of children! Mrs Margaret leaves us this year and we
would like to wish her all the best for the future. She will
always have a very special place in our hearts in Nursery and
K1. She has inspired so many children and staff in her time
with us and will be greatly missed.
Sarah Murgatroyd
Head of Nursery and K1
Songkran Celebrations

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Kindergarten 1 artwork
Paper Curling (K1J) K1J
Fish Hands: FS1P

‘Collaborative Water Colour Painting’ (K1M)
‘A Commotion in the Ocean’ (K1R) ‘Working Together’ (K1M)
Teddy Bears Picnic (K1R)
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Christmas Celebrations and Sing-a-Long
Sports Day
FS1P

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K1J
K1M
K1R
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Nativity Celebration
Kindergarten 2
A
s another school year draws to a close, we reflect
back on the year and all the wonderful learn-
ing experiences the children have had in K2.
Wow! It has been quite a year. Opportunities to dress
up and celebrate with our friends have been plentiful:
Loy Krathong, Tiger Spirit Day, International Day,
Christmas, Chinese New Year, World Book Day, Red
Nose Day and Songkran to name but a few. However,
in K2 we don’t need a reason to dress up and it has been
wonderful to see the children using a variety of props to
take on roles from Superheroes to Pirates to ‘mum going
shopping’ with handbag and heels.
Throughout the year the children have used all manner
of media to express themselves and take ownership over their
learning. We have built in sand, in gloop, with bricks and
with ‘junk’. We have followed our own learning journeys
indoors and outside using familiar methods as well as new
technology.
We have taken our learning out of school too, on our trip
to Ocean World. Travelling on the double decker buses into
town was a highlight for many of our children. As always,
we save our best to last with our amazing Foundation Stage
Art Exhibition.
It has been quite a year and the children’s learning
journey through the Foundation Stage draws to a close. We
wish them all the very best as they start the next chapter in
Year 1.
Joanne Rice
Head of K2
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Kindergarten 2 artwork
‘The Little Mermaid’ ‘Optimus Prime’

Seungyeon Nam (K2A) Matthijs Veloso De Klein (K2A)
Warat Traisorat (K2C)
Annelot Van Staalduinen (K2C)
Petar Ivan Bodwell Mamic (K2E)
Pinpapha Sungsitivong (K2E)
Javier De Freitas (K2J)
Kelly Zi Ching Pan (K2L)
Venice Dumnernchanvanich (K2L)

Apichana Dai (K2J)
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Welcome to K2
K2A
K2C

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K2E
K2J
K2L
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Fairy Tale Ball

Year 1
W
hat a year! Well done to every single child in Year
1 for a fantastic year of learning, playing and col-
laborating together. It has been a genuine pleasure
for the whole Year 1 team to see you all develop this year.
Our year began with our ‘Growing Growing Grown’
theme where we learned about healthy eating; we even got
chance to go to Samrong Market to buy fruit to make our very
own fruit monsters! We all became experts about celebrations
from around the world during our ‘Let’s Celebrate’ theme.
After Christmas our learning was focused around toys. This
culminated in the Parents’ Expo which was very well attended
and received. Our Fairy Tale Ball at the end of Term 2 was
a very glamorous affair and celebrated all of the wonderful
learning the children had completed about fairy tales.
Following the Songkran holidays we all really enjoyed learning
more about Thailand and Buddhism; we even got the chance
to visit a temple and to meet some monks. Our last learning
theme of the year was ‘The Circus’ where we learned some
circus skills whilst also exploring the history of circuses. Samrong Market Trip
Throughout the year we have all enjoyed the wonderful
events which celebrate Thai culture and the other broad range
of cultures and nationalities in our Year group and the wider
school. These include Loy Krathong, International Day,
our wonderful Christmas assembly, the Chinese New Year
assembly and the very wet Songkran Splash Day. We have
also enjoyed and worked hard to raise money for those less
fortunate than ourselves through our sponsored spellathon
and our Thai Temple Fair fundraising events. Each pair of
classes has also staged their own assemblies this year, reflecting
on and showcasing the learning they have undertaken in class.
Thank you very much to all the Year 1 parents for their
wonderful support this year. We wish you and all of the Year
1 children the very best for the future.
Nick Goligher
Head of Year 1
Toy Box Learning Expo

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Year 1 artwork
Benyapa (Best) Nilanont (1B)
‘Little Red Riding Hood’ ‘The Mean Wolf ’

Yohanna Samuel Jesse Chun Ngai Kwok (1L)
Darling (1L)
‘The Giant from Jack and
the Beanstalk’ (1M)
‘Jack’s Beanstalk’
Akshit Gupta (1G)
‘Cinderella’ Nathasorn
‘Our Samrong Market Fruit
Sorakraikitikul (1C)
Painting’ (1M)
and Claire Jasmine
Bailey Herslov (1C)
‘Little Red Riding Hood’ Zoe Fre Kendall (1A)
Samantha Michelle Crane (1J)
Serena Isobel Windsor-Clive (1D)
Diego Losada Egan (1D)
‘The very hungry caterpillar’ (1G)
Collaborative Sculpture (1B)
‘Our Samrong Market

‘The Troll’
Fruit Painting’ (1J) Holly Myers (1A)
Jate Vanasin (1C)
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1A 1B
1C 1D

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1G 1J
1L 1M
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Colour My World
Year 2
T
he past year has just flown by, which just goes to show
how much fun we have had while we have been learn-
ing together. The time has now come to not only say
goodbye to the children from all of us in Year 2 but also
from Key Stage 1 – we are going to miss each and every one
of you. We have had so many ‘highlights’ during the year,
but here, in no particular order, are some of our favorites …
… an abseiling Father Christmas (where did he come
from?!), splashing our friends at Songkran, running
around at Fun Day, being fierce and tuneful Pirates in our
wonderful rhyming show, watching the teachers’ pirate
dance in the Red Nose Day assembly, the fabulous sights,
sounds and colours of International Day, packing our shoe
boxes for charity at the end of Term 1, playing and learning
with friends, listening to special visitors like Clive Pig, who
told amazing stories, dressing up on World Book Day and of
course the highlight of all highlights … the stupendous Year Grand Entry Point
2 Sleepover!
It has been lovely to see the way in which the children’s
confidence has developed. Their independence skills have
also improved and they are now well prepared and ready to
accept the challenges of Year 3.
We would like to wish our children all the very best
for the future – whether here or at new schools. If you are
leaving, we would simply like to say thank you and good
luck! Finally, we hope that you have had as good a time with
your learning at school as we have had teaching you all!
Stephen Murgatroyd
Head of Year 2
Sports Day Year 2 Production

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Year 2 artwork
Lawrence Ian Robinson (2J) Keira Halle

Neil Kittikul (2S) Elise Mottram (2S)
Mcknight-Burrell (2J)
Teo De Freitas (2P) Luksika Vitayatanagorn (2R) Finn Henry Moxham (2E)
Soyoul (Sophie) Woo (2M) Feline Janna Schoevers (2E)

Chananon (Tingnoi) Thebpatipat, Kimaya
Chandra, Tadeo Cognac, Imi (2T)
Bora Turan (2K)

‘Parrots and Pirates’ (2T )
Mahi Pradeep Lodha (2K)
Sirikorn Dansiri (2R) ‘Pirate Ships’ Collaborative Leonard Tai

Work Year 2 Wenk (2M)
Parima
Sinhaphalin (2P)
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2E 2J
2K 2M

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2P 2R
2S 2T
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International Day
Year 3
M
any wise people throughout the years have sug-
gested how we should measure our years. 525,600
minutes? Afternoons and coffee spoons? The
Ancient Egyptians tracked the sun’s progress through the sky
with obelisks – the original sundials! But how to measure a
Year 3 year? In dress-up days? From Book Day to Egyptian
Day there was barely a week in Term 2 which didn’t require a
special outfit! In home runs and laps of the sports field? Team
work, sportsmanship and talent were displayed on many occa-
sions. In nights spent away from home? The Year 3 Residential
marks the moment for many children when they spend time
away from their families for the first time. In gold coins? Our
Egypt home learning matrix encouraged the children to fur-
ther their understanding about Ancient Egypt independently,
earning gold coins for their efforts. In conversations about
learning? A number of inter-class expos enabled the children
to develop the language that helps them to discuss their learn-
ing and suggest next steps; this is put into practise at the 3 Way Year 3 Residential
Conferences. To measure the year in knowledge may result in
numbers as ridiculous as the number of minutes! So perhaps
we should simply let the photographs record yet another amaz-
ing year in Year 3 and measure it in laughter and smiles.
Delina Belcher
Head of Year 3
Egyptian Day
Tee-Ball

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Year 3 artwork
‘Egyptian Gods’ ‘Egypt’ Fah Rattakul (3M)

‘Fruit Face’ (3A) Rada Samantha Anuras, Hikari
Kengpulsup, Pragathi Ravi (3O)
Kasijutha Kasikam (3O) Praewa Christine Mollison (3R) ‘Still life fruit’ Kamolnisa Kamalanavin (3K)
Ty MacPherson Sethaputra (3S) Vutichart Buranasiri (3H) 3H
3A 3M 3K 3R
‘Qebehsenuef ’
Arin Tongdee
(3B) 3B 3S
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3H 3K

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3M 3O
3R 3S
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Bridges and Rivers

Year 4
A
s a fantastic academic year finishes for these
Year 4 students, I look back and wonder
“Where did the time go?!” It only seemed
that last week we were welcoming students and par-
ents to a new academic year and all that lay ahead.
The students have achieved so much this year, be-
coming more confident, inquisitive and indepen-
dent learners. So, what happened in all that time?
Well, let’s find out!
It was a year where we leapt into our learning;
celebrated our culture and heritage and that of others;
built bridges in many different ways; discovered new
places and new ideas and investigated what makes a
successful business. However, look more closely and
it seems that one common idea runs throughout all
of these themes – the idea of being a global citizen.
In an age where people around the globe are
brought closer and closer together, the Year 4
Indian Mela Day
students learned more about their own place in the
world and, just as importantly, the place of others.
We thought about how people leave their mark
and ideas through buildings and monuments. We
thought about why people build bridges, not just to
other places but to other people. We thought about
what we can learn from other cultures but also what
we can share with them too.
As these wonderful children continue their learning
either at Bangkok Patana or elsewhere, developing
their skills and deepening their understanding, we
hope that they will leave their own mark and make
the world a better place. They certainly accomplished
that in Year 4. We will miss them!
John O’Shea
Head of Year 4
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Year 4 artwork
‘The Khmer Temple at Prasart Natanisha

Stuti Mahavir Shah (4O)
Muang Singh’, Shawna Li Nalinthrangkurn (4R)
Xian Tan (4H)
Anthony Joseph Di Mauro (4P) Kamolchanok Hanna Maria Kay Amrish

Tangtrongchitr (4M) Kleinherenbrink Laldjising (4R)
(4S)
‘Antarctic Art’ Angela Pauline Braun (4S)

Shawn Sadayu Richardson (4M) Hannah Gray (4J)
Amery Johan Chen (4O)

Tanat Suksatit (4W) Naomi Tanaka (4P)
Neil Chirag Shah (4H)

Anna May Meller (4W) ‘The Opera House in pastels’
Gia Narayan (4J)
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4H 4J
4M 4O

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4P 4R
4S 4W
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Art Expo
Year 5
T
he Year 5 students at Bangkok Patana are getting tremen-
dous value from the school in terms of their learning.
We are always looking to improve and the result is an
increasing number of exciting, interesting, stimulating, enrich-
ing and practical learning opportunities which means that ev-
ery child finishes a school year having learnt and experienced so
much.
A normal school day has changed so much in the generation
since all the teachers and parents were Primary School age and
these changes are overwhelmingly positive. Children in Year 5 are
encouraged to take risks (carrying out a study in the river in Khao
Yai), express their opinions (debates and discussions) become
increasingly independent with developing public speaking skills
(standing up and presenting in class) and work collaboratively
(working as a team in one of the many inter-class events).
As a result of the teachers striving to improve the learning
opportunities, we have introduced new initiatives. One
successful new event this year in Year 5 was the ‘Art Expo’. Inter-Class Basketball
Every child learnt new art techniques and produced numerous
pieces using a variety of media – water colour, acrylic paint,
3-D models, glass paint and pastels. The children loved every
minute. The work was then presented to the parents (and the
rest of the school) when we turned our shared area into an
art gallery, the entrance to which was adorned with a mosaic
version of van Gogh’s ‘Starry Starry Night’, literally created
by every child in the Year group. The feedback received was
tremendous as the children basked in the glory of having their
work admired by a wide audience.
The children have had a great year, learning many new
things and developing as young people. The Year 5 team wish
them well as their learning journey continues.
Ralph Gosling
Head of Year 5
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Year 5 artwork
‘In the rainforest...the lungs of ‘Vector Planets’, Risako Kusumoto (5A)

the Earth’ (5A) Nimit Gupta (5B)
Angwara Nilanont (5G) Michelle Ploem (5C)

Jack William
Kinsella (5G)
Apidsada Wongwatanasin (5B)

‘Class Canvas’ (5O)
Caleb Rhys Khuu (5W)
Saniya Yogesh Pitkar (5O)

Christopher Tongsiri Chapman (5H) Jantaluck Bhanarai (5K)
Prim Malakul (5H) Sa Neung Baek (5K)

Nimrata Sachdev (5C)
Zaina Pareeze
Hussain (5W)
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5A 5B
5C 5G

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5H 5K
5O 5W
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Building Refugee Shelters

Year 6
T
his has been an action-packed, fun-filled
year! We launched into learning with our
‘International Heroes’ theme and the children
immediately began to show what wonderful thinkers
they are as they pondered and reflected on the driving
questions for this. Next up we had our ‘Moving People’
theme of learning which saw lots of visitors come in
and share their knowledge and experiences with the
students. This all culminated in the ‘Year 6 Exhibition
of Learning’ which was a wonderful, well attended op-
portunity for the students to showcase their learning.
Term 2 was largely centred around our residential
visit to Chiang Mai and the ‘Land of Smiles’. The
students collaborated to produce documentaries which
was a real test of their creative, teamwork, questioning
and IT skills. Term 3 brought in the much anticipated
‘Spies’ theme which the students were desperate to
do on day one of the year – we hope it lived up to
expectations! Splash Day
The students of Year 6 have been a pleasure to
work with on every level; so many of them have sought
leadership opportunities throughout the year. We
have thoroughly enjoyed the input from our student
council, our environmental representatives and those
students who have given up much of their own time to
work with charity groups.
We wish all of our students and families a smooth
transition to Secondary School, whether here at
Bangkok Patana or elsewhere in the world. We would
love to hear how you are getting on and you are always
welcome to visit and contribute to our blogs. Thanks
very much to all the Year 6 parents for their help and
support this year.
Kerry Meaden-Kendrick
Head of Year 6
Sports Day

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artwork
‘Umbrella’s Painting’
Tara Grace Coakley (6F)
Rin Osathanugrah (6L) Charlie Mark Flanders (6P)

Year 6
Sarah Sokuru Bazambanza (6L)

Kenji Miyauchi (6E)
Sculpture: ‘Hawk eye eagle’ ‘Bird Sculpture’
or ‘Mactius falcon for me’
Yodai Tanaka (6E)
‘Marshtit’ ‘Laughing Dove’

Siddhi Jain (6S) Prabhpreet Kaur
Bhupendra Singh (6S) ‘The Armless Penguin’ (6J)
Cassia Mary Charlotte Trower (6F)
‘The Last Jabberjay’, (6K) ‘Poetry Water Colour’ The Metallic Frigrate Bird (6J)
Gabrielle Annie Louise White (6T)
‘Einstein Pencil Shading” ‘The Striking Serpent’ (6K)

‘Isometric’, Natnisha Tim Arjuna Van Dijk (6T)
Kitiyakara (6P)
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6E 6F
6J 6K

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6L 6P
6S 6T
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Primary Sports Roundup

O
ur Primary students have once again taken full advan-
tage of an action packed sporting year through their PE
lessons and many extra-curricular opportunities here at
Bangkok Patana. Our Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage students
have participated in and enjoyed Sports Days and Swimming
Galas where we hope the seeds have been sown for a future of ac-
tive and healthy living. In Key Stage 2 our students also enjoyed
their Year group Sports Days and Swimming Galas. These were
ably supported by their Year group Aquathlons and Inter-class fes-
tivals in Basketball, Tee-Ball and Football.
We can celebrate some firsts and some now regular events
as we continue to look at new ways to provide ever broader
and varied experiences for our students. We were able to enter
a Primary Kwik Cricket team into a tournament hosted by the
British Club again this year with some excellent performances.
We were also delighted to enter a Gaelic Football team for the
fourth year into a tournament hosted by Shrewsbury and to sup-
port a new Primary Team of Australian Rules Footballers who
enjoyed the first ever inter-school match with NIST. A large
number of our Primary students have also relished the oppor-
tunity to extend their experiences of our school aquathlons into
several local triathlons during the year, with many outstanding
results. After the Christmas break we continued with our “Try
a New Sport Week” which proved very popular for the students
and staff once again. A wide variety of sports were again on of-
fer this year including Badminton, Australian Rules Football,
Takraw, Swedish Long Ball, Street Dance, Cricket, Frizbee Golf,
Yoga, Aerobics and Flippa Ball to name a few. The Primary PE
Department are certainly great advocators of the concept of
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provide real life opportunities for all of our students to experience meet. Our BISAC Cross-country runners did very well coming
a variety of sporting occasions. In addition to this we also partici- first in the Girls’ and the Boys’ individual events this year with an
pated in a wide range of inter-school events within and outside of excellent overall first in the team event at ISB.
Bangkok.
I have been delighted to have been able to enter as many teams BIS Phuket Invitational Football Tournament 2012
as ever into all of our Under 11 BISAC events which enable an Under 9 Boys = 3rd Place
enormous number of children to experience the highs and lows of Under 11 Boys = Runners Up
friendly competition with other schools. At the time of writing we Under 11 Girls = Champions
are looking forward to the 2013 BISAC Tee-Ball Events where we
will have entered an impressive five boys’ and three girls’ teams add- BISAC Basketball Tournament 2012
ing up to a very excited 90+ students, who I am sure will enjoy their Under 11 Boys = Champions
experience. BISAC Track and Field is also on the horizon and I am Plate Champions and Third in the
sure that those students chosen will continue our recent success at Plate (Three Bangkok Patana Teams involved)
the competition supported by all of their hard work at training and Under 11 Girls = Champions
through their experiences at our very own Record Breakers Athletics Plate Champions
(Two Bangkok Patana Teams involved)
BISAC and Invitational Football Tournaments 2012/13

Girls’ Under 11 = Champions
BISAC Plate Champions, 2nd and
4th in the Plate
(Four Bangkok Patana Teams involved)
Boys’ Under 11 = Champions
BISAC Plate Runners Up
Bowl Champions, Runners
Up, and 4th in the Bowl
(Five Bangkok Patana Teams involved)
Boys’ Under 9 = Pool A Champions
BPS Invitational Pool B Champions, 3rd and
4th (Four Bangkok Patana Teams involved)
Girls’ Under 9 = 3rd, 4th and 5th Place
BPS Invitational
BISAC Tee-Ball Tournaments 2012/13

Under 11 Girls = Runners Up in the Championship
Pool B did not play due to bad weather
(Three Bangkok Patana teams involved)
Under 11 Boys = Bronze Medal Winners in the
Championship
Pool B Champions and Runners Up
Pool C Champions and Runners Up
(Five Bangkok Patana teams involved)
Competition for places in our FOBISSEA team for the Primary

Games that we hosted in June was also very strong with over 90 stu-
dents trying out for the 36 available places, they all should be com-
mended for their effort and congratulated for the improvements that
they made. It was a truly exhausting and exciting year completed
and one full of new challenges and opportunities ahead for all of
those who remain with us in the Primary School for next year.
Thank you and well done to one and all!
Andrew Tatam
Head of Primary Physical Education
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TigerPrawns
T
he Primary TigerSarks have had a great year in
2012/13. Participation is at an all time high and
as well, we are very proud of our growing Junior
Extension squad and K2 Swimming programme. The
year kicked off with a very successful TigerPrawns
Invitational which attracted over 300 swimmers
from six local schools. Our young TigerPrawns
and 8 and Under TigerSharks impressed as they
smashed old personal bests and set new ones. The
Primary TigerSharks played a great part in our win-
ning performance in the TigerSharks Feeding Frenzy
Invitational, which this year featured over 550 swim-
mers from 13 schools. In three days of hotly con-
tested events, Bangkok Patana emerged the overall
winner.
Three of our Primary students were selected as
part of the SEASAC team in 2013 – Misol Cheung,
Tia McLean and Yoran Van Keer played a vital role in
securing the overall win and proved that even rookies
can achieve a podium finish!
Participation in our internal swim meets is up
from previous years with every ASA Gala attracting
in excess of 100+ swimmers. Attendance was also
excellent at the ISB SwimFest (Bangkok Patana
finished second), Shrewsbury Relays (Bangkok
Patana finished first) and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
In March, the Primary TigerSharks took part
in the BISAC Championships. The team finished
second in Juniors and first overall, with Bangkok
Patana winning the following age groups: 8 and
Under Girls (Sugar, Lily, Chloe, Farah, Teal & Jenny)
and the 10 year Boys (Klang, Victor, Tumi, Arin &
Yoran).
Cindy Adair-Bolakoso
Head Swim Coach

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Tumbling Tigers
I
t has been a very busy year for the Tumbling Tigers with greater numbers of pri-
mary gymnasts involved than ever before; the recreational gymnastics class has
been running in the Primary Hall on a Monday afternoon along with the daily Year
1/2 sessions and Orange and Gold Squad training in the gymnasium. Gymnastics is
open to both boys and girls from Year 1 upwards with squad training sessions (by
trial) every day after school and some Saturdays.
This year Bangkok Patana has welcomed several new faces to the programme
and also some very experienced coaches. We have seen impressive progress from our
gymnasts, some of whom were selected to compete in their very first competitions
and some who have developed quickly and have moved to higher levels and much
harder skills, joining new teams.
Throughout the academic year, our Gold Squad gymnasts have had a number of
opportunities to show off their hard work, and the hours spent practising in the gym,
at both external and in-house competitions. Many have won medals individually or
have formed part of a trophy winning team, contributing to an astounding Bangkok
Patana medal tally. All in all it has been a very successful year for the Tigers indeed.
Highlights of this year have been:
• BPS Invitational Meet in October

• In-house Competition in March
• SEASAC 2013 Competition, Singapore in March
• The Moose Games in March
• BISAC 2013 Gymnastics Competition in May
• NIST Invitational in June
• In-house Grading in June
Whether boy or girl, Year 2 or Year 12, the hard work, dedication and spirit of the
Bangkok Patana gymnasts is overwhelming and each and every one of them should
be congratulated for making 2012/13 a fantastic year for the Tumbling Tigers. Keep
up the good work everyone!
Nicola McRae
Head Gymnastics Coach

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Seussical Jr.
Primary Performing Arts

L
ooking back at Performing Arts dur- contemporary music, performing music taught musicianship skills including musi-
ing this academic year, what a pleasure written several hundred years ago, playing cal literacy, collaborative ensemble skills and
it is to be able to draw on so diverse a Thai music or enjoying singing games in critical thinking in a musical context. All of
range of experiences, from our residential the playground. our students are able to and capable of tak-
Junior Music Camp to solo performances In fact most people will take many years ing part in a range of curriculum enhancing
in regular music classes; from Informal to to try out different areas and will enjoy a activities and of finding that musical ‘niche’
Lunchtime Concerts, from Thai music to range of settings, playing in the Concert Band where they enjoy themselves most.
Bach and Mozart; from singing in assem- for example whilst occasionally playing a solo Have you found your musical niche?
blies to singing in the playground; from the at an Informal Concert or singing in a choir I hope you enjoy all our performing arts
Solo Festival to Seussical Jr. whilst joining the chorus for the musical. pictures and are perhaps inspired your-
Enriching our curriculum with this va- Perhaps what is most important is that self to become involved in some aspect of
riety of opportunities enables students to all these opportunities are open and avail- Performing Arts in Bangkok.
find their ‘niche’ and where they are most able to every single one of our students.
happy. That may be as a soloist, in a group, All our students take regular music lessons Rachel Stead
as an instrumentalist, a singer, playing as part of the curriculum in which they are Head of Primary Music

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Informal Concert Monday 11th March 2013

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Junior Music Camp 4th to 7th

November 2012

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Lunchtime Concert Friday 16th

November 2012

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Piano Workshop Friday 27th

November 2012

THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
The Secondary School

I
t’s hard to believe that another year has to the eight Year 7 tutors who have been every Year group to Bangkok Patana, in
passed in the Secondary School and even such important role models and mentors addition to our Year 7 cohort, and it has
harder to believe that this is now my to their tutees throughout the year. I’m sure been a pleasure to observe them finding
eleventh year here. Our Year 13 Graduates that Year 13 would also like me to thank their feet and beginning to flourish in
were only in Year 2 then and our Year 7 all of their Heads of Year, their tutors and their new environment.
students really were babies. As those same subject teachers for all their invaluable sup- Early in the year we were keen to garner
Year 13 students sat their exams in the past port during their time in Secondary. They feedback from our new Year 12 students
weeks, the Year 7s no longer feel like the couldn’t have made it without you. on the Work Experience placements that
babies of the Secondary School. They are I don’t think that we ever have a ‘nor- they undertook after their (I)GCSE ex-
now comfortable and confident in their mal’ year at Bangkok Patana but we have ams back in June. The Careers team, and
new surroundings, they’ve settled in their all welcomed the stability of a whole year Mr Haughton particularly, had worked
tutor groups, grown used to the differ- (fingers crossed) free from disruption by tremendously hard to gain placements for
ent demands of their subjects, made new natural disasters or worries over political our students in Bangkok, further afield
friends and been stars in the House com- instability. It’s really important for us all in Thailand, and even overseas for some
petitions. Many thanks to the Year 6 team that we can settle into the rhythm of the students. We have been delighted by how
who worked tirelessly with Mr Berghuis, school year and that students aren’t dis- our students embraced and reflected upon
Head of Year 7, and Mr Penstone, Senior rupted in or anxious about their learning. their experiences and also by the tremen-
Teacher for Key Stage 3, on ensuring a Way back in August we welcomed a large dous support from the community beyond
smooth transition from Primary, and then number of new students, across almost the school who willingly provided really

exciting opportunities for our students. We to London, I was able to take my seat in Wood and his colleagues found another ex-
are in the final stages of completing the the Black Box and be revitalised as one otic destination to visit with the combined
placements for this year and our current by one our students paid tribute to Mr Humanities/Art/MFL trip to Berlin, and
Year 11 have been able to draw upon the Richard Hopkins, who retires this year, at in the International Award record num-
experiences of Year 12 who have given them Patana Unplugged. bers reached Everest base camp and kay-
candid feedback of their first experience of I must pay another thank you to Year aked and cycled their way to Bronze, Silver
the ‘real’ world outside Bangkok Patana. 7 and to Ms Melissa Dyer-Causton, Mr and Gold awards. In sport, Mr Balo and
All students, except Year 11 who were Andy Thain, Mr Penstone, Mr Berghuis his dedicated coaches have led our students
preparing for trial exams, were thrilled and Mr Lazaro, for their outstanding work to tremendous success at all age groups at
that they were able to head off on their on curriculum innovation this year. As part BISAC, FOBISSEA and SEASAC compe-
Residential Visits back in November after of our review of how and what our students titions across the region.
the disappointment of having to cancel in Key Stage 3 learn, we set up a number As always, I would like to close with a
them in 2011/12. I was able to visit a new of development groups amongst teachers few congratulations and thanks. Firstly to
venue for Year 10 in Khao Yai National Park examining every aspect of the learning ex- our teachers and support staff both new and
and join my Year 13 Theory of Knowledge periences our students are offered. A major established, for providing the kind of stim-
students who were giving their final presen- aspect of this was the trial of a thematic ulating, challenging but supportive envi-
tations on camp in Nakhon Nayok. approach in what became known as the ronment that enables our students to fulfil
The Arts Centre has not been taken for ‘Balance’ unit, where Year 7 spent a whole their potential in so many areas. Secondly,
granted and it has once again been a real half-term working in very different ways to thank you as always to our supportive par-
focus for student performance, a perfect how they would usually do. We have gained ent community and especially the PTG for
venue for them to showcase their talent. a great deal from this and especially from their tireless work on behalf of the school.
Among the highlights for me were some all the feedback from students, parents and For those families and students who are
beautiful solo performances at Patana teachers and have been able to take it for- leaving us, thank you for all your contribu-
Classic and an IB Art Exhibition on a ward into our revised Year 7 curriculum for tions to Bangkok Patana School and good
grand scale with one of our largest co- next year. luck in the future. Roll on 2013/14!
horts of students in Year 13. A real per- As usual, there have been seemingly
sonal favourite would be when having just countless opportunities for our students to Mick Smith
stepped off the plane from a recruiting trip enjoy learning beyond the classroom. Mr Principal, Secondary School

SECONDARY STAFF
Secondary LEADERSHIP TEAM

Front Row: Helen Thew (Assistant Principal, Student Welfare),
Mick Smith (Principal, Secondary School), Gavin Lazaro
(Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Assessment)
Back Row: James Penstone (Senior Teacher, Key Stage 3),
Alec Bien (Senior Teacher, Head of Arts Faculty)
HEADS OF YEAR
Front Row: Matthew Jones (Head of Year 12), Tracey Barton
(Head of Year 8), Helen Thew (Assistant Principal, Student Welfare),
Ann-Marie Keane (Head of Year 10), Timothy Jarrett
(Head of Year 11)
Back Row: Antonius Berghuis (Head of Year 7), James Penstone
(Senior Teacher, Key Stage 3), Ade Barber (Head of Year 9),
Yvonne Brown (Head of Year 13)
Arts Faculty
Front Row: Anna Wishlade, Melissa Dyer-Causton, Bridget Green,
Nita Dewse, Rebecca Harold, Lucy Gamage
Back Row: David Larking, Andrew Thain, Alexander Bien (Head of
Arts), Alan Davis, Richard Hopkins
Careers, University Guidance and

Counselling
Front Row: Aomruthai (Ae) Nimpramuk, Sallyanne Jarrett,
Masaya (June) Chouaynakorn
Back Row: Andrew Haughton (Head of Careers and Universities),
Jemison Foster, David Ogden

SECONDARY STAFF
Computing Faculty
Front Row: Jonathan Mortimer, David Brettell (Head of Computing),
Romeu Barros, Mitchell Gertz
Design and Technology Faculty

Front Row: Khun Aek, Richard Smith (Head of Design and
Technology), Simon Griffiths
Back Row: James Weston, James Myers
English Faculty
Front Row: Sallyanne Jarrett, Lindsay Hutton, Jessica Cambridge,
Grant Robertson (Head of English), Katie Sloane, Susan Brosnahan,
Seema Miah
Middle Row: Michael Dillon, Andrew Thain, John Dyer-Causton,
Chloe Heather, Antonius Berghuis
Back Row: Matthew Jones, Ade Barber, Owen McDevitt, Jemison
Foster
English as Additional Language (EAL)

Factulty
Front Row: Peter Ford, Deepa Patel, Rob Brown (Head of EAL),
Faye De Freitas

SECONDARY STAFF
House Leaders
Front Row: Paul Wadsworth (Head of Lanta), James Myers (Head of
Chang), Helen Thew (Assistant Principal, Student Welfare), Matthew
Baker (Head of Samui), James Marshall (Head of Phuket)
Humanities Faculty
Front Row: Matthew Jones, Julian Brosnahan, Timothy Jarrett, Helen
Berghuis (Head of Humanities), Helen Vincent, Caroline Ferguson,
Alison Potter
Back Row: Antonius Berghuis, James Penstone, John Wood, Kristen
Meadows, Keith Wright, Charles Whiteley, George Hume, James
Marshall
Missing: Anthony Baldwin, Stephen Morling, Ivor Potter
Learning Support Faculty

Front Row: Caroline Tibbenham, Stephanie Bacque, Stephanie Evans
(Head of Learning Support/Gifted and Talented Coordinator), Deepa
Patel, Neil Parker
Mathematics Faculty
Front Row: Peter Grimwood, Mark Willis, Michael Lyons (Head of
Mathematics), Jonathan Aitchison, Scott Tooley, Shereen Hughes
Back Row: Antonius Berghuis, Paul Wadsworth, Yvonne Brown, Craig
Anderton, Lee Chern, Anne Pickering, Samuel Mooring, Tom Kelly

SECONDARY STAFF
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Faculty

Front Row: Ann-Marie Keane, Jenna O’Reilly, Myriam Iglesias-Deligny,
Jennifer Peppard (Head of MFL), Vieng-Savang Vongsa-Sentilhes, Shao
Mei Guo
Back Row: Andrew Haughton, Kaz Yoneyama, Ya Dong Wu,
Alexandre Lopes, Gabriel Henao Garcia
Missing: Michael Brooks, Céline Courenq
Outdoor Education Department

Sally Madden (Outdoor Education/International Youth Award
Coordinator), Alex Collins
Physical Education (PE) Faculty

Front Row: Laura Bebbington, Charlotte Ollis-Olds,
Simon Shand (Head of PE), Hannah Marshall, Tracey Barton
Back Row: Richard Watson, Omar Boutayeb, Billy Osborne,
Michael Balo
Science Faculty
Front Row: Clive Bryan, John Burrell, Barry Oakes, Alex Collins,
Brian Taylor (Head of Science)
Middle Row: Mandy L Heddle, Louise MacGregor, Kantana (Khun
Gun) Somjaichana, John Eyre, Tarinee (Khun A) Phadungsakchayakul,
Pornpen (Khun Jui) Nuangjamnog, Vikki Collins
Back Row: Pedro Joseph, Davinder Paddem, Charlotte Hall,
Matt Baker, Helen Thew, Gavin Lazaro, Andrew Roff
Missing: Jackie Houghton, Ben Friend, Adrian Palmer

SECONDARY STAFF
Thai Faculty
Front Row: Nawarat Rienthong, Arunee Sribhibhadh, Kullakan
Iamthadanai
Back Row: Riti Soonthornsingh (Curriculum Coordinator), Somchok
Ongsakul, Pinkarn Vajrapana
Instrumental Music Staff

Front Row: Chainarong (Lek) Ukosakul, Permsak (Sak) Changthongtee,
Kanuengnit (Cherry) Kijsurachai, Rasika (Sim) Pheechapand, Anjamanee
(Waan) Janyawattana, Rapeeporn (Pearl) Pratum-anon, Vinai (Paul) Manikao
Middle Row: Siripong (Jiw) Keetasilpsakul, Duriyang Vawklang,
Wirote Srisununrat, Poonchok (Chok) Kularbwong, Suttipoj (Liang)
Wangwattananukul
Back Row: David Larking (Instrumental Music Co-ordinator), Vichit
Teerawongwiwat, Wallop Jearasatit, Kittipong (Aek) Pinkong
Missing: Thayarat (Tommy) Sopolpong, Jirapong (Natty) Saphakkul, Nirat
(Ball) Boonyasawet, Chodok (Tong) Kittitornkul, Panthip Punjamawat,
Thanawat (James) Bhumipak
Library Team
Front Row: Naunjan (Pang) Buakham, Langlong (Toom)
Chaikunsombat, Sally Flint (Head of Libraries), Carli Holbrook, Suthiya
(Aom) Silpsrikul, Sathita (Waree) Kitcharoenthumrong
Back Row: Panadda (Pui) Jintakosol, Duangporn (Duang)
Turongratanachai, Supanee (Tim) Vipak, Thanasak (White)
Muangcharoen, Titima (Goy) Konkangplu, Chuntra (Ngay) Thongman,
Pimkamon (Lyn) Jedsadathamsathit
Sports and Activities

Front Row: Worasuda Thaichatthong, Michael Balo (Cross Campus
Assistant Principal Sport and ECAs), James Peacock
Back Row: Chanyut Vutipanit, Kanok Poonuch
Missing: Phattharin Chawanaruangchai

SECONDARY STAFF
Swimming Coaching Team

Front Row: Aekapol (Aek) Sumatha, Tunwarin (Boo) Sakdee, Kris
(Flook) Hosakul, Chiraporn (Took) Suwannaphong, Jojina Wilson
Back Row: Cindy Adair-Bolakoso (Head Coach), Christopher
Suprenant, Markus Slaimani, Nicolas Wilson
Tennis Coaching Team

Front Row: Noppadol (Dol) Ratanathep, Suchanan (Jan) Viratprasert,
Daniel Ahl (Head Coach), Danai Downer, Orathai (Aoy) Sanprathej
Back Row: Sarayoot (George) Piputtananon, Kulthorn (Bae)
Saisawang, Santakorn (Moo) Pangnawarat, Anan Zuraruk, Sompol
(Roj) Panyasai, Phongtath (Tang) Pathnonthana
Missing: Teera (John) Suraruk
Tumbling Tigers Gymnastics Coaches

Front Row: Kittisaak (Bobby) Phunphet, Yanawut (Ton) Tawinun,
Susan Walton, Suksan (Mao) Kaewphisadad
Back Row: Chanprachak (Wow) Maekar-pha, Chirapong (Nhoo)
Chirawat
Missing: Nicola McRae (Head of Gymnastics), Gritzna (Kiat) Chakkit,
Pakinee (Nuch) Muaktanod, Kritarpha (Nong) Jindagron,
Krid (Am) Jaima

Student Life
I
n keeping with Bangkok Patana School’s philosophy of but in other areas such as on the playing field, in the Theatre
providing a well-round education, the emphasis is on and through community service. Participating in ECAs enables
encouraging students to develop their talents to the fullest students to spend time with others from different Year groups
extent. Our broad based curriculum is only the starting point who share their interest.
and is complemented by an extensive Extra-curricular Activities Bangkok Patana School has a strong ethos of community
(ECA) programme. Students are encouraged to engage in a service. Our aim in the Secondary School is to provide all
range of activities and grow, not only in an academic sense, students with an understanding of the importance and value
of supporting the wider community in a variety of ways. The
activities support a huge range of projects which cover local,
national and international issues and our Secondary Community
Action (CAT) clubs continue to go from strength to strength.
The Residential Visits are an integral part of the Secondary
School curriculum and provide students with an opportunity to
develop through experience. The one-week Residentials Visits
take place in November and involve Year groups and teachers
travelling to different locations around Thailand. Each visit is
designed to help enhance the mainstream curriculum and to
provide opportunities for personal and social development.
I hope as you will see on the next few pages there really is
something for everyone to have a go at in order to help fulfil
their potential.
Helen Thew
Assistant Principal Student Welfare


7
Secondary
Residential Visit
Year
Rayong
M
onday 19th November dawned bright and sparkly.
There was a crisp vitality to the early morning air that
seemed to eagerly anticipate the week ahead. Pulsing
with barely constrained enthusiasm, the Year 7s boarded their buses
and, with tear-blurred eyes, waved an emotional farewell to the as-
sembled parents before turning their full attention to their snacks.
The Year 7s arrived at their destination in good time: Palmeraie
Resort in Rayong – a picturesque beachside retreat far from the
hustle and bustle of downtown Bangna.
Throughout the week that followed, from kayaking and
snorkeling in the open sea to low ropes confidence courses and
catapult construction, from treks through insect-infested jungles
to tiddlywinks and knucklebones, this group of Year 7s accepted
and overcame every challenge with their usual ‘je ne sais quoi’.
Following hearty dinners, evenings were filled with yet more
adrenaline-charged, fun-infected activities: super quiz, trash-to-
fashion show, talent show, and – finally – an awesome (sweaty)
disco! By Friday, we had been so busy there was nothing left to do
except pack up, board our buses and make our weary way back to
our families in Bangkok. Which is exactly what we did.
A fantastic week away for all concerned. Thanks to all the
staff who attended and to the Year 7s for making the week such a
success.
Antonius Berghuis
Head of Year 7


Secondary
Residential
I
visit Year 8
t all started with a coach journey on Monday 19th November
7.30am. I have never seen so many snacks, over packed lunch
boxes and food hampers. “They’re just our snacks Miss.”
Kanchanaburi
Swapping sandwiches and crisps, telling stories, laughter followed

by sounds of snoring sum up our journey to Kanchanaburi.
Students said they enjoyed the Residential Visit. The range
of activities ensured that all students finished the day smiling. It
really was great to see the students being independent. They had
to organise themselves from their early morning get up routine to
packing their bags for the activities, making new friends and trying
new activities.
It really was refreshing to see the students away from
technology. Since computer games and handheld consoles were
not allowed on the Residential Visit, this encouraged the students
to play cards, Monopoly, play outside on the football field or
talk to one another in the games room. It was back to nature
for all students and this was evident with the tree planting and
dam building. Carrying sand bags, planting trees and friendly
fish really were a highlight for many of the students, whilst others
found the cycling and school visit a real thrill. Lots of learning
from Hellfire Pass, Death Railway and the Cemetery really got
the students thinking and reflecting on their History lessons.
Toasting marshmallows and the outside disco completed our
back to nature theme. A huge thank you to all the staff and
students for an amazing Residential Visit.
Tracey Barton
Head of Year 8


Y
Secondary
Residential
visit Year
ear 9 students experienced all three,
mud, sweat and cheers, on the Year 9
Residential Visit to Chiang Dao this year,
9 Mud, Sweat
and Cheers
tucked away amongst the hills, forests and rivers
of northern Thailand. Base camp again was the
Royal Ping resort, which was the site of sleepy
wake up calls and the evening activities of movie
night, trash fashion and games night. The models
expertly worked the catwalk in their creative high
fashion designs, made from bin bags, straws, glit-
ter, cups and even the odd plastic dinosaur. The
games night reached a crescendo with the ‘taste
test’, where students had to guess delightful fla-
vours from watermelon Chupa Chups to Spam!
The day time activities were even more action
packed. Students really got closer to the elements,
whether it was by trekking through the forests,
splashing around in lakes or wallowing in the
mud of the Pun Pun Center for Self Reliance.
Whizzing around the local villages on mountain
bikes and hitting the white waters of nearby
rivers, students had a great opportunity to bond
with team members and tackle new challenges
together, ably assisted by a fantastic group of staff
members.
And as for the train? Well, it’s like what they
say about Vegas. What happens on the train stays
on the train!
Ade Barber
Head of Year 9


10
Secondary
Residential
visit Year
Pak Chong
S
ince the Residential Visit to Pak Chong, I have developed
a passion for nature. To go out and explore the environ-
ment was an astounding experience. It taught me to be
happy with what I have and to never give up. When the teachers
told us about the trek, I expected it to be fairly challenging, but
nothing I could not handle. However, when my friends and I
entered the forest, the terrain complete changed. I could not see
ten metres in from of me because of all the intertwining trees. We
pushed through branches and vines and my fear of getting lost
grew with each step forward. We kept hiking despite the difficult
trails. We continued to walk through the forest until we com-
pleted the trek. From the trip, I was given confidence. I learned
that physical limitations and limitations that others place on me
could no longer deter me from reaching my goals. I now under-
stand that life is my mountain, and nothing will keep me from
reaching the peak. – Intouch (Alan) Thamthieng, 10I


Secondary
Residential
visit
ToK
H
istory was made this year as two Year
groups combined for the 2012 Theory
of Knowledge (ToK) Residential Visit
in Nakorn Nayok. The week served to further
extend the ever-opening minds of our IB stu-
dents by enriching understanding and stretching
their analytical skills through a range of topics.
Whether the focus was on contemporary media
or our historical texts, the fundamental focus was
the same: how do we know what we know?
The Year groups often worked separately,
with Year 12 students mostly attending a variety
of seminars and workshops, whilst the Year 13
students focused more on their research and
formal assessments. However, there was time
to unite, especially with the Year 13 students
displaying fine examples of, and inspiration
for, ToK presentations. The evening activities
also provided a couple of opportunities to join
together and have some fun, especially the final
night’s grand “Patana’s Next ToK Model’ in
which tutor groups vied for the much-coveted
title through their trash-based designs and
questionable modelling.
The final Residential Visit may require less
physical activity and travel than previous ones,
but it is certainly no less challenging.
Matt Jones
Head of Year 12


The House System continues to go from strength to

strength with students able to gain House Points through
various activities ranging from Interhouse sports
tournaments, core entries, recycling, earning credits,
commendations, Student of the Term nominations and
of course from the major House Events that take place
during the course of the year.
H
ouse Athletics was a wonderful opportunity for all the
Lanta Lions to show their house spirit and sportsman-
ship in the warm December sunshine, led by House
Captains Lily McDonald (12S) and Adrian Beunder (12B) in
their Lion suits. The terrific teamwork within the Pride meant
that any spaces in events left by absent colleagues were filled and
ensured that two lions participated in every event. The partici-
pation in the alternative events was also outstanding, especial-
ly amongst the young cubs in Years 7 and 8. There were some
outstanding performances from Lanta students, running faster,
jumping higher and throwing further than Pumas, Elephants
and Dragons, in particular, Alexandre Lacrosse (8L) and Helena
Martin (11W), who each won all five events they participated in,
and Emily Mitchell-Storey (9A) who won four events.
This event could not have taken place without the fantastic
organisation of Mr Watson and the rest of the PE staff, as well as
the other House Leaders and competitors. A great day was had
by all and a resounding success for the Lions, who unleashed the
beast within!
Paul Wadsworth
Head of Lanta


House
swimming
T
he 29th and 30th of January saw two excellent mornings
of competitive swimming and friendly rivalries, which
both begun with the thoroughly enjoyable Water Polo fi-
nals. Lanta won the Year 7/8 final by one goal from Phuket, and
drew the Year 9+ final with Samui after extra time. It was great
to see such team work within the Lanta students, with those
not able to participate helping with the organisation of their
colleagues and ensuring that no lane remained empty.
After the first day, Year 7/8, Samui had a slight lead from
Lanta, but a comprehensive victory for Lanta on day two,
Year 9/10, saw them swim to a convincing victory several
lengths ahead of Samui, who hung on to just touch ahead
of Chang in second place by a single point! Special praise
should go to Irene Ittisarnronnachai (10A), Samuel Busby
(9A), Ritz Ho (8L) and Zahra Poonevala (7S) for their help
in making sure all swimmers got to their races on time. There
were some outstanding swimmers, in particular Navasinee
(Pann) Maleenont (10I) who broke three school records and
all the Year 9 and Year 10 medley relay swimmers, with Lanta
winning seven out of eight relays.
Lanta managed to add to their House Athletics victory
with a convincing victory in the Swimming Gala. Can they
continue this rich vein of form into next year?
Paul Wadsworth
Head of Lanta


T
he International Award is referred to more widely as The
Duke of Edinburgh’s (DOE) Award. The International
Award is a popular programme at Bangkok Patana School
and challenges students to take part in a range of activities, and
learn valuable skills for later in life. Students can start the Award
in Year 10 and have to show a commitment to learning a Skill,
taking part in some form of Physical Recreation and giving up
their time in Service to others. The time commitment for these
three areas of the Award varies from three months at the Bronze
level (Year 10) to 12 months at Gold (Years 12 and 13). A student
who completes the Gold Award will typically have given up over
350 hours of their own time, outside of their studies.
The Adventurous Journey (expedition) section of the Award
is often one of the most memorable sections, as you can tell from
the photos and quotes from the Gold Award students. However,
in terms of time, their walking, kayaking, white water rafting or
cycling trips only represent a quarter of the overall Award.
The Awards Team would like to give a huge congratulations to
all those who will have completed the Award at any level. Eighty-
eight students will gain the Bronze Award this year and 54 will
receive the Silver Award. A particular mention has to go to those
students who have worked their way up through Bronze and
Silver and to the 23 students who have gained the Gold Award
this year.
Sally Madden
International Award Coordinator
“The International Award had been, quite possibly, the

best times of my life. It’s been exciting yet tiring, arduous
yet rewarding. It’s taught me so much more than I thought
it would. I can personally say that I pack a hundred times
lighter than my pre-DOE life. I have so many funny stories
and enjoyable experiences that are now ingrained within
my memory. The five hour long card game sessions on
Kinabalu, or the cooking sessions in the rain. I’m so glad
I did it. The friends I made are now my best friends so I’m
glad for that too. A good tip: Always bring a towel.” –
Riki Matsumoto, Gold Award recipient 2013

“DOE has been an amazing and

unforgettable experience. The friendships
formed and the memories made during the
expedition, the new skills learned such as
organising our own trekking trip, and the
commitment made to the other aspects of
the Award such as to Habitat for Humanity
for the service section have all contributed
to making the Gold Award something of
which I am really proud. Thank you.”– Fay
Kitiyakara, Gold Award recipient 2013

“DOE has been one of the best experiences I have had during my
secondary education. Even though each level was more challenging, I
have now got some amazing memories especially from DOE Gold where
I got to meet some amazing people and become really good friends
with them. I would definitely recommend it for younger years – if you’re
unsure, just try it! You’ll be surprised to see how much better (or worse)
you are in the different activities you learn throughout completing the
International Award. Thank you so much for Ms Madden, for organising
the DOE programme and to Mr Friend for leading an amazing and
memorable DOE Gold Expedition.” – Charlotte Adam, Gold Award
recipient 2013

“The International Award is essentially what

you make it. For me, that was a learning
experience and an adventure that brought
me to understand the importance of being
tolerant, committed and determined.
The skills you build and the friendships
you make become life-long lessons and
unforgettable memories.” – Kimberly Shea,
Gold Award recipient 2013
“The International Award has been a

truly life changing, four year experience.
Ranging from a nine hour assault of Mt
Kinabalu in the Silver Award or getting
chased by a crocodile during the Gold
Practice, each trip embarked upon in the
Adventurous Journey portion has created
memories that will be retained for life.
Balancing actual walking with service
outside our school, coupled with a physical
recreation portion to our school year and
learning and refining a new skill, the
Award has taught me the importance of
time management, forged friendships, as
well as being educated about the world
outside the classroom. I definitely wouldn’t
have given it up for anything.” – Raymond
King, Gold Award recipient 2013

Model United Nations

T
he Model United Nations (MUN) was just as dynamic as ever in 2012/13 under the leadership
of Secretary Generals Ornicha (Jean) Polanun and Raymond King. Their finest hour came on
October when Bangkok Patana hosted the 20th Bangkok Model United Nations Conference
(BKKMUN). Twenty schools and 400 delegates arrived for the opening day (14th October) from as
far away as Chiang Mai and Vientiane – thus for the first time BKKMUN became an international
conference. The year kicked off with a very popular BPSMUN conference (22nd September) and in
November ten of our finest delegates from Years 10 and 12 traveled to Taipei for the annual premiere
event, the IASAS MUN conference, hosted by Taipei American School. In January we were hosted
by NIST to two days of exciting debate at the SEASACMUN conference, with over 60 Bangkok
Patana delegates attending. An added treat at BKKMUN and SEASACMUN was the inclusion of an
International Court of Justice, a chance for the best and the brightest to shine. It was no coincidence
that the veterans from both events, Lalida (Lily) Ekasastr and Eli White were elected Secretary
Generals for 2013/14.
John Wood
MUN Coordinator


Humanities Trips: BeijinG
H
aving survived their ‘Long March’ through customs
and immigration, 16 students and two teachers
braved the Beijing spring to begin this year’s Beijing
History Trip. Our taste buds and senses were challenged and
delighted with the range of foods and sights. Our trips to the
Summer Palace, the Great Wall, the Olympic ‘Bird’s Nest and
Temple of Heaven were a delight. The viewing of the ‘modern
Emperor’ Mao in his purpose built mausoleum was a surreal
experience. Despite the crowds the amazing Forbidden City
gave us a glimpse into the wonders of Imperial China. A great
time was had by all, judging by the laughter and learning that
took place.
Julian Brosnahan
History Coordinator

Humanities Trips: Berlin

B
erlin was under snow when 38 students touched
down in the February half-term break for the
first Bangkok Patana History, Art and MFL
trip. Highlights included: a visit to Dresden to see
a glorious city rebuilt after firebombing in WW2;
beautiful Cecilianhof in the snow, site of the 1945
Potsdam conference; Nefrititi under guard in the
Altes Museum; climbing the crystal dome of the
Reichstag; curry wurst at Checkpoint Charlie; Daniel
Barenboim playing Mozart at the Concert Haus; Sir
Simon Rattle conducting the Berlin Philharmonic
Orchestra at the Philharmonic Hall; and the paintings
of Botticeli, Holbein, Durer, Rembrandt, Titian,
Brueghel, Caravaggio, et al, at the Gemaldegalerie.
John Wood
History Teacher

Bangkok Patana
In the community
T
his year has seen increasing numbers of students increased their profile throughout the Bangkok Patana community.
supporting community projects across the Secondary Trips have been organised and students have given up lots
School. The successes of many of the well-established of their time for many great causes; SOS spent a weekend at the
Community Action Teams (CAT) have continued but we have Wildlife Friends Fund of Thailand Centre in Phetchaburi, Habitat
also seen the addition of three new groups: STOP Patana, The for Humanity spent a challenging four days in Rayong building
Marine Conservation Club and the Student Environmental a house for a local family, Project Star visited Rainbow House,
Committee. It has been fantastic to see these groups growing Interact developed an on-going relationship with The Village and
from strength to strength over the year, spreading awareness and Marine Conservation visited their reef reconstruction in Pattaya.
gaining support throughout the Secondary School. At the same Students have also volunteered many weekends over the year for
time, hugely successful fundraising campaigns were completed our regular Mercy Centre visits. All of these visits and trips have
by all the groups including the now infamous Haunted House inflamed the passion in students and instilled a drive to make a
organised by the Smile Club at Fun Day. difference.
These groups have tirelessly fundraised and raised awareness The ServICE conference held in Bangkok saw 15 of our students
during our two Secondary Campaign Weeks, Fun Day and the engage in a weekend of powerful and meaningful activities, with
Fun Run. The Lounge area came alive during Campaign Weeks Harriet Beattie in Year 12 completing a key note speech about
with community activity and amazing displays showcasing the Human Trafficking and the CAT group she and her friends set up
community projects and causes that the groups support. in school. It was fantastic to see our CAT groups collaborating with
The school has seen a whole array of talent showcased on other young people from all over Bangkok and organising their own
the stage in a variety of CAT organised events, from teachers events as a result of this.
performing stand-up comedy items to amazing musical There have been many more special events and moving
performances in events such as; Patana’s Got Talent, Teachers’ campaigns over the year which have inspired the Bangkok Patana
Got Talent, Patana Idol and Minute to Win in. community. A huge thank you to the staff involved and all the
The Patana Ball was organised by the PTG with SOS, fantastic students who have shown such passion and philanthropy.
the Marine Conservation Club, Project Star and Habitat for
Humanity getting involved in the raffle. This successful event Helen Vincent
raised awareness about the organisations these clubs support and Community Service Coordinator




Secondary
ARTS
A
nother wonderful year in the Arts at Bangkok Patana
comes to a close. It’s always daunting to look back at
the numerous events, in and out of class and in and out
of school, that define the year. In past years, I have reviewed the
wonderful productions, concerts, art shows and trips. This year
was no exception; students sparkled in all of the above. Success
was defined through the risks they took, the groups they joined,
the audiences they touched. I applaud our students in the arts,
but this year I would also like to thank all members of the Arts
Faculty for their dedication and expertise. In particular, I would
like to pay tribute to Mr Richard Hopkins, who, after 30 years
of loyal service to Bangkok Patana School, is retiring at the end
of this academic year.
I have known and worked with Mr Hopkins for the past
nine years. He has been an inspiration to countless students
and staff throughout his distinguished tenure at the school.
As Coordinator of Secondary Music, he founded the Patana
Concert Series, which now includes five evening performances:
Plugged, Classic, Jazz and Blues, Unplugged and United. He

has meticulously coordinated the Key Stage 3 ensemble pro- reaching knowledge and can, at the drop of a hat, make refer-
gramme, helping the school build a collection of instruments so ences to literature, history, philosophy, science, mathematics, and
that all Key Stage 3 students can enjoy learning an instrument of course music. He is deeply reflective by nature and loves to
and being part of an ensemble. Mr Hopkins has developed the question and delve deeply into ideas and issues in search what is
Senior Choir into an ensemble with character, energy and high right and what is true.
standards. The choir has performed extensively both in and out Many of us will think of Mr Hopkins at the piano, completely
of school, and Mr Hopkins single-handedly organised a most absorbed by the moment of music. I continue to be amazed by his
wonderful Choir Festival here at Bangkok Patana in 2011. As talent at the keyboard. He can improvise in any style. His ability
Musical Director for the shows, he taught students how to sing, to sight-read and accompany is legendary. He literally never says
worked with the orchestras and led from the keyboard. What no to a student who asks him to play and thus has performed
many don’t know is the extra care and effort he took to teach countless times with countless students throughout the years.
each and every student. He has been known to personally record Thank you, Mr Hopkins, for teaching at Bangkok Patana
every single part of a musical or choir piece so that students School, so well and for so long. We will always appreciate you for
could listen and learn in their own time. your intellect, your caring and your constant search for what is
Having been part of the school for 30 years, Mr Hopkins best in education. We thank you sincerely for so generously shar-
has worn many hats, including starting the ICT programme and ing your talent, your passion and your pure love of music.
coordinating Theory of Knowledge (ToK). In recent years, he
has taught ToK in addition to (I)GCSE and IB Music, and he Alexander Bien
is a senior examiner for ToK. He is a man with a wealth of far Senior Teacher, Arts

Grease


GCSE Drama

IB Performances
Senior Play

Patana Classic

Patana Jazz & Blues

Key Stage 3 Strings Festival
Informal Concert

Patana Plugged
Patana Unplugged

year 7
Chiraphatr Lertiendumrong (7T) Nannita Hardy (7P) Jin Ju Lee (7S)
Alice Payen (7C) Panipuck Bhengsri (7P) Nicole Holmes (7V)
year 8
Isak Sidelind (8H) Sayamon Emma Sebastian Bailey (8M) Nutthapit

McConnell (8L) Poolworaluk (8R)
Giant Food Sculpture (8B)

Sri Hollema (8W) 3D Letters (8T)
Saranya Fischbach (8P)
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year 9
Charlotte Upham (9G) Damithri Welikala (9B) Nicholas Tang (9H)
Ekaterina Rasskazova (9H) Saloni Kothari (9C)
Naina (Kuki) Misra (9K) Damisara Bunnag (9H) Nathan Walter (9W)
Ines Bernal Taravillo (9M) Ma. Regine Victoria Palma Gil Anastacio (9A)
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year 10
Aiesha Penwarden (10E) Caroline Bazambanza (10D) Caroline Magnussen (10P)
Kamonphorn (Nook) Buranasiri (10D)
Navasinee (Pann) Maleenont (10I)
Leela Saengprathum (10D)
Emma Rainsford (10S) Yada Thanyodom (10P)
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year 11
Chanya Chirabandhu (11W) Anna Yoshimoto (11G) Katherine Condon (11M)
Julia Merszei (11M) Haluka Imamura (11F)
Claudia Thomson (11F) Wen Yi Teong (11G)

Pichamon Runyaseva (11G)
Saffron Jhanji (11P)

Natasha O’Kane (11P)

year 12
Rachelle (Yin Yin) Tan (12S)

Josephine Bazambanza 12D
Jia Jie Fang (12K)
Nat Yanthanasuksan (12??????)
Tatiksha Singh (12D)
Siranudh Scott (12J)
Sasha McKinlay (12M)
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year 13
Chanelle Nathalie Jerger (13M) Amy Leskevicius (13H)
Ria Alexandra Villegas (13M) Mali Brandt (13B)
Panthira Boonsoong (13J) Reena Trivedi (13O) Salisa Britton (13E)
Kimberly Shea (13B) Han Ning (Ning Ning) Loh (13J) Vanessa Xie Ein
Leong (13J)

Competitive Sports
W
hat another fantastic year we had in our competitive SEASAC, our results were excellent. We won Girls’ Tennis for
sports programme! We achieved some amazing results the second consecutive year and finished third in the Boys’ Tennis
in 2012/13, as well as involving more and more which is an improvement from last year. Our SEASAC Rugby,
students in the programme. This year we added three new teams Touch and Basketball teams all finished in the top half of their
and two new sports; it is great to see more students getting involved. tournaments. In BISAC, we walked away with championships in
We ended the year with four SEASAC championships the Under 19 and Under 17 Boys’ Rugby, Under 17 Girls’ Touch,
and eight podium places. In BISAC, we’ve won 45 BISAC Under 19 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis, Under 15 Boys’ Football, Under
championships and 64 podium places and in FOBISSEA six 13 Girls’ Football, Under 11 Boys’ and Girls’ Football and Under
championships and nine podium places. In Primary, we hold 15 Girls’ Badminton, which was a new sport this year.
all championships in Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Football and Sandwiched in between Season 2 and 3 was the SEASAC
Tee-Ball for the second straight year. Congratulations to all the Swimming and Gymnastics. Our swimmers and gymnasts had
students, coaches and parents who worked hard throughout the
year to achieve these results.
Our Season 1 highlights included a SEASAC win for our
Varsity Girls’ Football team who defeated Tanglin Trust in an
exciting final in Singapore. In BISAC, our Boys’ and Girls’ Football
teams won their eighth title in 11 years. This cemented Bangkok
Patana School’s dominance in the competition and is a credit to
the school. Our Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball teams produced
strong performances in their respective tournaments. For our
Under 13 to Under 17 BISAC teams, we placed very high in those
tournaments overall. Our Under 13 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis teams
won their BISAC Championship for the second year in a row.
Season 2 is our busiest season with 17 teams taking part in
friendly matches, SEASAC, FOBISSEA and BISAC competitions.
This is a testament to our dedicated coaches and students. In

been training all year for their very intensive and technical events. our Softball programme has grown extensively with over 50 boys
The TigerSharks were rewarded by achieving unprecedented and 60 girls participating this year. At the BISAC Swimming
results once again. Bangkok Patana School took Gold in the Boys’ Championships, we won the Overall Team event and seven team
Competition and Overall Team event in the swimming, along with titles out of 11 possibles. At the end of April our Under 11, Under
many age group titles. Our Girls’ team finished a very close second 13, Under 15 and Under 17 teams as well as our Athletics and
place to a strong UWC East team. Our Gymnasts also did us proud Gymnastic teams participated in their BISAC events with good
in the month of March producing some delightful performances results.
and winning Level 1 Senior, Level 2 Junior and Level 4 in the Boys. Furthermore, our Golf programme has grown into a force for
In the Girls’ competition we won Level 2 Junior, Level 3 and Level the future. We had over 20 golfers committed to the year-long
5. We won team medals in nine of the 11 level competitions, which programme where we competed in SEASAC Golf and five local
is our best ever finish at a SEASAC Gymnastics event. tournaments. Our Girls’ team finished third overall at SEASAC
Season 3 was extremely busy and it included our very successful this year, which is awesome to report.
Sports Awards Dinner. This was a wonderful evening and it was lovely Overall, this was a fantastic year. The students have
to see all our athletes making an effort to dress up. With over 450 demonstrated terrific enthusiasm and dedication. All of our
students, parents and coaches attending it was truly a memorable coaches have worked incredibly hard and should be congratulated
evening and the largest sports dinner ever at Bangkok Patana School. for some great results. I was proud to see the SEASAC and BISAC
The highlight from SEASAC was our Boys’ Softball team which won tournament participation grid with Bangkok Patana School clearly
our school’s first ever SEASAC Softball Championship. In BISAC, at the top of the list.
Bangkok Patana again produced some wonderful results, the Under
19 Boys’ Softball won their tournament while the Boys’ Badminton Michael Balo
team finished second overall, which was their best result. Additionally, Assistant Principal, Sports and Extra-curricular Activities

Sport Season 1
Under 13 Boys’ Basketball Under 13 Girls’ Basketball Under 13 Boys’ Tennis
Under 13 Girls’ Tennis Under 15 FOBISSEA Team Under 15 Boys’ Basketball
Under 15 Girls’ Basketball Under 15 Boys’ Rugby Under 16 Mixed Waterpolo
Under 17 Boys’ Football Under 17 Girls’ Football Under 17 Boys’ Volleyball
Under 17 Girls’ Volleyball Under 19 Boys’ Volleyball SEASAC Golf Team
Varsity Boys’ Football Varsity Girls’ Football Varsity Girls’ Volleyball

Season 1 Highlights

Sport Season 2
Under 13 FOBISSEA Team Under 13 Boys’ Football Under 13 Girls’ Football
Under 15 Boys’ Football Under 15 Girls’ Football Under 15 Boys’ Badminton
Under 15 Girls’ Badminton Under 17 Boys’ Basketball Under 17 Girls’ Basketball
Under 17 Boys’ Rugby Under 17 Girls’ Touch Rugby Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Varsity Girls’ Basketball Varsity Boys’ Rugby Varsity Boys’ Tennis
Varsity Girls’ Tennis Varsity Girls’ Touch

Season 2 Highlights

Sport Season 3
Under 13 Boys’ Softball Under 13 Girls’ Softball Under 13 Boys’ Volleyball
Under 13 Girls’ Volleyball Under 15 Boys’ Tennis Under 15 Girls’ Tennis
Under 15 Boys’ Volleyball Under 15 Girls’ Volleyball Under 17 Boys’ Badminton
Under 17 Girls’ Badminton Under 17 Boys’ Softball Under 17 Girls’ Softball
Varsity Boys’ Badminton Varsity Girls’ Badminton Varsity Boys’ Softball
Varsity Girls’ Softball

Season 3 Highlights

TigerSharks
T
he Secondary TigerSharks have had a fantastic year, the highlight being winning
the SEASAC Overall Championships. The TigerSharks were the host team and
in a real team effort secured the Boys’ title, were runners up in the Girls’ and
won the combined point-score. Our 15 and Over swimmers were particularly strong,
winning the two age group categories as well. The team won 64 medals and broke 28
team records.
Other highlights for the Secondary TigerSharks included:
• BISAC Champions 2013, winning four Senior age groups:
- 11-12 Girls (Jasmina, Jasmine, Kristine, Maria , Ela and Password)
- 15 and Over Girls (Charlotte, Marissa, Melanie, Millie, Putter and Kate)
- 13-14 Boys (Winnie, Alex, Albert, Ajay, Panarin and Anselm)
- 15 and Over Boys (Anthony, Luke, Arin, Chris, Riki, Brandon, Matthew and
Cameron)
• Winning the TigerSharks Feeding Frenzy against tough opposition.
• Winning the Shresbury Relays in a nail-biting point score battle with local rivals NIST
• Participating in the UNIS Phoenix Invitational in Hanoi, Vietnam for the first
time and winning the Team Performance trophy (number of points/number of
swimmers).
• Participating in a fun, team-building Seniors’ Sleepover complete with cycle
tour, cooking contest and spinning class.
• Surviving our annual SEASAC Boot Camp.
• Excellent individual and relay performances at the ISB SwimFest and the NIST
Twilight Meet.
• Our Seniors continue to inspire our younger swimmers by attending our internal
ASA Galas and also volunteering as lifeguards at our TigerPrawns Invitational.
Cindy Adair-Bolakoso
Head Swim Coach


Bengal Tigers
T
his year has seen another successful year on the
courts with team and individual triumph on the
competitive side and excellent numbers in the rec-
reational programmes.
Highlights of the year:

• Girls’ Varsity Team SEASAC Champions and
BISAC Runners up
• Boys’ Varsity Team SEASAC 3rd place and BISAC
Runners up
• Girls’ and Boys’ Under 13 Teams BISAC Champions
• Girls’ Under 15 Team BISAC Champions
• Leo Vithoontien, Zhiling Zhou and Emily
Vithoontien FOBISSEA Singles Champions.
• Jasmine Olds Under 15 BISAC Singles Champion
• Zhiling Zhou Under 13 BISAC Singles Champion
Daniel Ahl
Head Tennis Coach


Tumbling Tigers
I
t has been an extraordinarily busy year for the Tumbling Tigers in the gym with
good participation of Secondary School gymnasts in the programme. We have
welcomed several new faces, both gymnasts and some new, very experienced
coaches and we have even seen some old faces making a return to training!
Following the introduction of ‘skills ladders’ in 2012 and a more focused
approach to conditioning, the programme has seen considerable progress from
gymnasts moving up to higher competitive levels. This has not only meant that
routines are longer and more demanding but that the skills have become harder and
more technical, and learning how to stay ‘cool when it counts’ has been absolutely
imperative.
Throughout the academic year our Gold Squad gymnasts have had a number
of opportunities to show off their hard work, and the hours spent practising in the
gym. Many have won medals individually or have formed part of a trophy winning
team, contributing to an astounding Bangkok Patana medal tally. All in all it has
been a very successful year for the Tigers indeed, highlights of which have been:
• BPS Invitational Meet in October
• In-house Competition in March
• SEASAC 2013 Competition, Singapore in March
• The Moose Games in March
• BISAC 2013 Gymnastics Competition in May
• NIST Invitational in June
• In-house Grading in June
Both our squad and recreational secondary gymnasts are an integral part of
the Tigers’ programme; whether in the gym to keep in shape or whether they are
working towards the next competition, it doesn’t matter. Their continued hard
work, dedication and spirit is overwhelming and they – maybe unknowingly – are
an inspiration to our newest, aspiring young gymnasts. Each and every one of them
should be congratulated for making this a fantastic year for the Tumbling Tigers,
keep up the good work everyone!
Nicola McRae
Head Gymnastics Coach


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