Secondary

Samuel Yang Regent’s School visit

Mr Samuel Yang, CEO of The Yang Foundation gave a motivational speech to all students from Year 10 through to Year 13.

As a successful investment banker Mr Yang was able to retire at 35 years old. He and his brother then began the KE Foundation in the hope of identifying, preparing and inspiring young leaders of the future. He now travels around the world meeting young people and offering them the opportunity to go attend a summer school in the UK, USA or Canada.

The focus of Mr Yang’s speech was the 8 characteristics which make people highly successful. The students learned about focus, persistence, drive and passion. They also learned first hand that an international education, and the opportunities that it offers, can be the greatest starting point for future success.

It was a truly motivational speech and the students were enthralled throughout.

We hope that Mr Yang will be back later in the year to give a further, follow up talk.

February 22, 2018

House Debate Competition 2018

Regents’ annual House Debate Competition was a true success. Over the course of one week, students from across the year groups debated topical, controversial and thought-provoking debates.

Our Junior years debated environmental topics:
Should customers be charged for plastic bags?
Should littering become a criminal offence?

Our Middle years discussed issues to do with advertising and representations:
Should skin whitening products be banned?
Should companies be fined for only using light skinned models?

Our Seniors debated issues to with social media and free speech:
Should world leaders be allowed social media accounts?
Should social media comments be protected by freedom of speech?

Even though they only found out which side they would debating on a few minutes before the debate, every argument was carefully and intelligently constructed. Every student put forward strong, challenging arguments with the hope of winning the house debating cup. Our students showed strong leadership skills as well as fantastic teamwork. As an English teacher, I was very impressed by our students’ use of persuasive techniques- they are clearly paying attention in their lessons!

In the end, there could only be one winner. Our year 9 and 10 students did a fantastic job in their debates. Their arguments were very well put together, and they worked to the strengths of their team. They have set the bar high for next year’s debate competition!

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February 21, 2018

James Goddard School visit

Earlier this month the U13 FOBISIA team met with Olympiad swimmer, James Goddard. This is the second time that James has visited the school. The students were very fortunate to learn some key swimming techniques, particularly streamlining and improving the starts and finishes to races. We hope that this knowledge will be beneficial to the team as they head to the FOBISIA Games in Phuket later in the week.

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February 20, 2018

Pattaya Senior Games 2018

On the 3rd and 4th of February, we took a squad of 20 students to Regent’s Pattaya for their annual invitational senior games. We enjoyed a weekend of football and basketball with our seniors representing The Regent’s International School, Bangkok with pride.

The girls took part in their basketball tournament on Saturday, facing a tough group and coming out in 3rd. Highlight of the day was holding a formidable St Andrews team who underestimated our girls. After they beat all other teams by at least 20 points, we held them within 10.

The boys took to the football pitch first and showed great team work and determination, particularly against a strong squad from BIS Phuket. They also finished 3rd in their group.

Sunday found the girls on the pitch and the enjoyment continued as they really pulled together. Nane and Lhaki took turns in goal and both were equally effective against some strong shooting. Highlight of the day was beating Regent’s Pattaya 3-0. The girls were consistent and came 3rd in their group.

The boys found their feet in basketball on Sunday and sailed comfortably through to the semi finals, winning all their group games. They faced BIS Phuket in a nail biting game but finished comfortably, landing themselves in the final.

This is when the whole squad really pulled together, with the girls (and most of the spectators) fully behind our boys. They faced the experienced and big squad of St Andrews. The game was closely contested with each point being match by the opposition. Unfortunately, St Andrews took the lead and the game ended in their favour.

Our boys came away with silver medals and should be incredibly proud of themselves. This weekend showed amazing team spirit and pride. They have set high standards and performed as amazing role models for our younger athletes. Well done to all.

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February 19, 2018

5 Regent’s students take part in Chinese Knowledge competition 2018

On the 31st January 2018, Cookie, Yong Li, Daniel, Tong Tong and Yurika from Regent’s International School, Bangkok went to Assumption University to participate in the China National Knowledge Competition. The competition tested the students’ knowledge of Chinese geography, history, literature, culture and general knowledge.

Over a hundred students took part from schools across Thailand. Four of our students scored 92/100 or higher in the first round and made it through to the semi-finals of only 20 students. Daniel qualified for the final top eight and received an Honourable Mention award.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the competition.

February 8, 2018

U15 Girls Football Festival

The U15s had their first football festival of the season today, welcoming Charter and Ascot to Regent’s.

With excitement, the girls took to the pitch to face Charter first. It was a messy start with Charter scoring first but the girls reacted positively and with some quick reactions from Grace she levelled the game. In the second half, the girls pulled together and produced some beautiful passing combinations, particularly between Shree, Grace and Fay. The defence worked hard but Charter slotted through a second goal. Fay reacted with a strong strike to level the game.

In our second game, we faced a very skilled Ascot side. Shree calmed the nerves early by scoring from a well timed strike. Ascot showed great passing and strong attacking play but they didn’t level until the second half. They took advantage of our doubts and slotted away 2 more goals. However, Regents never gave up. Noon was strong in defence and supporting in midfield. Benz took to the pitch with amazing focus in defence. A whole team effort gave Grace the opportunity to score our second goal, ending the game 3-2 to Ascot.

We are really looking forward to our next festival and hopefully by even stronger as a team!

Well done everyone! Player of the festival for her unrelenting energy is Grace!

February 2, 2018

Year 8 Students head to Khao Yai

Last week Year 8 went on their Outdoor Education Trip to Khao Yai. We drove into the National Park, on our first day, and were fortunate to see such stunning views and lots of wildlife. Our first activity was a two hour trek through the forest, which was quite a challenge, but worth it when we saw the crocodile. We were also able to witness evidence of other animals passing through, such as elephants and bears.

Over the next couple of days, we split into three groups and took part in activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and paint-balling. All the students had a great time and celebrated on the last day by cooking their own food on a bbq.

Well done Year 8 on such a fun filled, educational trip.

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February 1, 2018

Year 10 Students head to Singapore to take part in a Model United Nations Conference

On 19-21 January, a group of thirteen year 10 Global Perspectives students spent 3 days and 2 nights in Singapore. Here they participated as delegates in a Model United Nations conference, discussing issues such as The South China Sea Crisis, Cyber Security and the development of Smart Cities. Regent’s students represented a diverse range of countries, such as China, DR Congo, Afghanistan and Uruguay. They discussed important global issues from their country’s perspective, teaming up with allies along the way. As well as the academic side of the trip, our students made friends with students from other schools in Asia, and enjoyed some shopping and dining in downtown Singapore.

This was the students’ first MUN conference and they did a great job. We hope it will be the first of many!

January 26, 2018

Regents Student represents Thailand in Moscow in the ‘Music Without Borders’ programme

Tao received the opportunity to go to Moscow in December and participate in the “Music without Borders” programme as a young music ambassador. He performed in celebration of the 120 year relationship between Thailand and Russia. The programme was presented by Ms. Irina Novikova who selected the most talented Thai young pianists to travel to Russia.

Tao was honored to receive an award and gifts from the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow after his group performed the Thai Royal Anthem and a classical piano piece. There was opera singing from other special guests and many performances of traditional Russian dances and stories. Tao had a great experience to exchange and explore culture, language, music, art, food, and make many friends.