The Year 11’s have been working exceptionally hard this term making their artwork for the mock IGCSE examination. The question paper for this examination was :”hidden”, can you guess how they’ve interpreted the word?
IB English Language and Literature lessons have been exciting this week with our Y12 cohort sitting their very first Further Oral Activity. In response to the topic ‘Language in a Cultural Context’, the students performed a role play where they had to demonstrate their knowledge of how our culture, gender, age and ethnicity can determine the way we both utilise and understand language. From YouTube videos, speeches, television debates to ‘mockumentaries’, the students engaged their audience with fine theatrical skills, making full use of props and costumes. The week has been highly entertaining and has left Miss Neill and Mr Anderson full of pride that we have such hardworking and talented students.
Sunday 12th of November was a special date on the school calendar as it was the St Andrews’s conference of Model United Nations. MUN conferences are usually organized by high schools or colleges, and this one brought together over 100 students from a wide range of international schools. Our 12 students from year 12 participated in the conference and were distributed in different MUN councils such as Human Rights, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and more. They were given various current issues to debate and produce viable resolutions to help overcome the problems. Our students came across with United Nations standards and could contribute to changing the world.
Robert Hendrikse from Year 12 says:
It was my first time participating in an MUN conference. I thought it was quite an enjoyable experience. However, I believe that is best for those who enjoy public speaking and debating. The other participants were far more experienced and were much better prepared for the day. The rules and regulations for MUN are quite extensive and it takes time to properly remember them. I was told that after a few conferences that the formalities it would be automatic for me. The issues discussed that day were regarding human rights because I participated in HRC (Human Rights Council.) I represented Iran, therefore I had shown the other countries that I was against peoples’ basic freedoms. All in all, it was a fun and hardworking time, but I had made new friends and I learned new things.
And they had good food.
The Year 11 GCSE PE students demonstrated team work and problem solving to break down the process of analysing performance, an important component of their coursework. The group had to put the process in the correct order and discuss their decision. They then took photos of the process they decided on for future reference. They really enjoyed getting out of the classroom and being challenged to test their thinking skills.
19 amazing students have achieved star status. The students are: Minnie 7BC, Proud 7YH, Gift, 9YE, Alex 9GR, Prair 10YB, Natasha 10RW, Ella 10YB, Sarah 10YB, Sunny 10BB, Ken 10BB, Midi 10YB, Natalie 11RA, Lissa 11RA, Joana 12RC, Migle 12RC, Dechen 12BC, Fay 12RC, Toy 12RC & Utsav 13ANDS. The reason for their star status is that their average effort, independent study and participation score on their half-term reports is 3.7 or better. Their reward is to go into lunch first every day, along with friends if they so desire.
This year, 9 of our students represented the school at the Round Square International Conference. The conference took place in Germany from the 10th to 16th of October.
Read what our students had to say about their experience at the conference.
Yasmin:
Through this conference i was able to understand why internationalism was one of the ideals of round square. From the different nationalities that i encountered, I have expanded my knowledge of the global issues surrounding us. In our Barraza groups, we were also able to share our personal experiences and opinions without disrespecting each other’s race or beliefs. We grew so close in a number of days. That was definitely the best part of the conference for me, because each one of us came from different backgrounds, and the ability to connect and share a part of my journey with them has truly been a sensational experience.
Earth:
The Round Square Conference 2016 in Hamburg, Germany has been a remarkable and enjoyable trip. Full with exciting activities along with our barazas group, in which help making us knows each other, both about their identity and their home-country culture by communicating with them during an activity or at our own free time. I’ve met many unique and interesting individuals around the world, such as from Kenya, South Africa, Singapore, Canada, British, Morocco, India… and the list goes on! Also full with various keynote speakers around the world talking about their passions and their valuable life lessons, which we could learn from and use as a guidance in guiding us to grow and become who we actually are. Truly a journey that makes us!
Although the last few weeks since the passing of King Bhumipol Adulyadej have been extremely sad, and a time for reflection, the secondary school gathered together at 11 am on the 11th November, as is tradition at the Regent’s School and around the world, to remember all those soldiers and civilians who have lost their lives in times of war. The service was observed by all pupils and staff in a very respectful manner and while the traditions of the original Remembrance Day, honouring service men and women who died in the First World War, was followed, secondary pupils also considered other remembrance traditions in other countries. Pupils laid a Japanese origami crane at the ‘peace’ tree in the school grounds under a placard with the simple words ‘We Remember’ to mark their respects to the fallen. We hope this Remembrance service with an international twist is a tradition that will continue for many years at the Regent’s School
Mr Esposito from the EAL Department has gone to great lengths to promote how fun reading can be – especially when conducted in an extreme fashion! Students from KS3 and KS4 took pictures of themselves reading in extreme situations to highlight that there should be no obstacles when it comes to reading for enjoyment.
Thanks to everyone who participated; please take a look at some of the entries we had.
Tanya from 7GX was the winner overall – she has won 100 points for Green House!
Regent's International School, Bangkok 
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