November 2014 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL · Among the dishes we tried were: Souvlaki (skewered grilled chicken and meat), Tyropita (filo pastry cheese and spinach puff), Hummus (chick

TRAILL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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November 2014

November 2014

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parent

This term just seemed to get busier and busier, so it is good to have finally

reached the end of it and to be able to reflect back on some of the

achievements which your children have made this term.

November started with the tour to the Phuket football tournament at the

British International School. This is a very prestigious event which attracts

teams from all over South East Asia. All of our teams did themselves credit,

with the U15 team winning their age group, a great achievement especially

considering that was the first time that Traill has entered that competition.

The following week we hosted the U15 FOBISIA games which were held at the

Rajamangala National Stadium. This was a tremendous success with all the

participating schools enjoying a fantastic three days of competition. The

Chairman of FOBISIA wrote to me afterwards to say, “I would like to say a

heartfelt “Thank you” on behalf of all the federation. I can think of no better

current example of the intangible qualities that are such an important part of

being a FOBISIA school.” I am very proud of all of our athletes and all of the

teachers and staff who worked so hard to make it possible. There is much

more on this later in the Newsletter.

Students at Traill continually match their success on the sports field with

their excellence in the classroom. Mr Robert, Mr Ben and I were privileged to

be present at the award ceremony for the Cambridge High Achievers awards,

when Kaho received her award for High Achievement in IGCSE Japanese and

Palm received her awards at A-Level for Best over three subjects, Best in

Thailand for Mathematics and Top in the World for Applied ICT. These are truly

remarkable achievements, especially considering the small size of our

school.

Finally it leaves me to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy and

peaceful New Year. I hope that the students in Y11, 12 &13 will be using their

holiday time wisely to thoroughly revise for their mock examinations which

start on 6th January. I look forward to seeing you all again when you return

to school on Monday 5th January, ready for another packed term.

Mr. Gordon Espley-Jones, Principal


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FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY Another busy month and a half has flown by! Here are some of my highlights!

Loy Krathong

Loy Kratong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated

annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. At school, we

celebrated it on the 6th November. Here are a few snapshots from our

celebrations:


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FOBISIA Opening Ceremony

This November, Traill hosted the

Under 15‟s Fobisia Games. The

Primary Students were invited to

provide mascots and Traditional

Thai dances for the opening

ceremony held at the Rajamangala

Stadium on the 15th. I was

extremely proud of our students

who took their responsibilities

extremely seriously. Thank you to

all of who worked so hard to make

it such a success.


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Sports Day

December began with the School

Sports Day, where once again the

children were able to perform

their sporting skills in the

impressive setting of the

Rajamangala National Stadium.

Here are a few photographs of our

Primary stars from the day.


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Primary Christmas

Celebrations

We really know how to

celebrate Christmas in the

Primary school. These next

photographs will give you a

glimpse of our amazing

Christmas displays which

help the children get ready

for all our Christmas

events.

Don‟t forget to come along and watch your children perform at our Primary Christmas

Production of “Stable Manners” on Thursday 11th December at 8:00 a.m. in the School

Assembly Hall.

Have a wonderful Christmas vacation, and a very Happy New Year.

See you in 2015!

Mrs. Jane Griffiths, Head of Primary School


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ICY KINDIES

This November an ice-cream seller came to KG to cool us all down! Students

had the chance to buy coconut ice-cream with their own money. We were

also visited by Enfagrow, a Thai milk company. They performed a live show

and gave the children gifts. Ms. Stacy‟s Year 6 class has been helping KG

make various Christmas crafts. We‟ve made Christmas angles, snowmen and

green tree decorations so far. We are all looking forward to our Christmas

party on Friday the 12th December. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to

all!

Ms. Jessica Williams & Mr. Mike Mallon, KG Teachers


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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES FROM YEAR 1


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FLYIN’ HIGH YEAR 2 This month Year 2 visited Suvarnabhumi Airport

as part of their Flying High topic. They got to

go on a mini tour around the important

buildings that are outside of the airport and

then had a chance to walk around the airport

and observe the planes on the runway from the

observation deck. By the end of the visit Year 2

were flying with excitement!

Mrs. Rebecca Wongwiboonchai, KS1 Coordinator

& Year 2 Teacher


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Gratitude List

I’m grateful for the King.

I’m grateful for my Mum &

Dad.

I’m grateful for my friends.

I’m grateful for my school.

I’m grateful for my home.

I’m grateful for food.

I’m grateful for my Pet.

I’m grateful for the money I

have.

I’m grateful for water.

I’m grateful for games.

I’m grateful for my toys.

I’m grateful for erasers.

I’m grateful for my clothes

I’m grateful for trees.

I’m grateful for I-Pads.

I’m grateful for Earth.

In year 3A we have been

reflecting on gratitude and things

in our lives that we are thankful

for. There are many things we

are grateful for, here are just

some of them. What are you

grateful for?

Mr. Angus Moore, Year 3A

Teacher


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LOY

KRAT

HONG

WIT

H YE

AR 3

B

Year 3B enjoyed making

their own Krathongs.

With a little practice all

students showed of their

Thai craft skills.

Mr. Chris Douglas, Year

3B Teacher


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LEARNING ABOUT ‘HABITATS’ WITH YEAR 4 This half-term, Year 4A and 4B visited Safari World as part of our „Habitats‟ topic. We were treated to a

variety of animal shows, a chance to see many different species and plants, and we all fed the mighty

giraffes.

Mr. Richard Jones & Mr. Joseph Gale, Year 4 Teachers


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YEAR 5

GO GREEK!

On Dec 2th, 2014, Year 5 had a fantastic opportunity to go and sample some authentic home-style Greek delicacies at one of the few (if not the only

one) true Greek and Mediterranean restaurants in Bangkok. Our students loved all the dishes that had been specifically prepared in a 5-course menu.

We thoroughly enjoyed the visit. This is also thanks to the hospitality of Mrs. Helena, the owner. Herself a Greek from Thessaloniki, the lady was very

informative and helpful to our students. She not only talked extensively about food and preparation methods, but she was also very informative about

her country and culture. Our students literally bombarded her with questions. Finally, we gave a big clap to the chef.

Among the dishes we tried were: Souvlaki (skewered grilled chicken and meat), Tyropita (filo pastry cheese and spinach puff), Hummus (chick pea

paste), Falafel and various dips. Teachers were treated with a fantastic portion of Moussaka (stuffed lasagna with eggplants and cheese). Then, we

made sure to save some room in our stomach for the dessert. We ended up our sumptuous meal with a mouth-watering „Baklava‟, walnut pie in honey

syrup.

The whole experience was great. Year 5 cleaned all their plates (well, except the salads) and even ordered some more food to take away!

One of the special things our city has to offer is the opportunity to try so many different restaurants and types of food. That is why we are seriously

thinking about continuing our gourmet journey and head to some other exotic venue in Term 2.

Mr. Lawrence Tomasi, Year 5 teacher


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CRAZY SCIENCE FUN CONTINUES…

Since our last newsletter we have

had so much fun!

We have made explosions, super

flyers, coloured flowers and

created foaming fountains!

Take a look!

This club has shown our primary

school how amazing science is…

If you want to join, the ECA lists

are going out for next term.

Crazy Science is for Year 4, 5 and

6 and runs every Monday!

Ms Stacy Corless, Year6 Teacher

& KS2 Coordinator


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DREAM W

ORLD FUN!

The Year 6 were joined by the

Primary ESL classes for their

educational visit to Dream

World, to find out how the

different rides worked (and

of course try them out and

have fun!)

It was a very exciting day out

– with lots and lots of

screaming!

On return to school the children of Year 6 began to design and build their

own fairground rides. Later they will add a motor and write a computer

program to control the ride.

Celebrations – Loy Krathong and Christmas!

It‟s a wonderful time of year

at Traill. We celebrated one of

my favourite Thai festivals –

Loy Krathong, by making

Krathongs with Kindergarten

and holding a show.


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The girls from Year 6 were

invited to perform this dance

at the Opening Games of the

Traill FOBISIA Games.

MO

RE F

ROM

YEA

R 6.

..

We welcomed the start of Christmas

here at Traill with our own Christingle

service. The children made Christingles

from oranges and sweets. They learned

the different symbols it represented.

Then we lit our candles and sang a

Christmas song!

We made Christmas decorations with our

Kindergarten buddies!

There is still so much to be done!

The children and teachers of

Year 6 (with our

Kindergarten buddies) would

like to wish everyone a truly

Merry Christmas and every

success in 2015!


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CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY

To celebrate Father‟s day this year, the Primary Thai

Department held the drawing, coloring, handwriting and

essay writing competitions. All students enjoyed making

cards and flowers to give to their fathers on Father‟s Day.

Ms. Boontarika Aranyakanon, Primary Thai Teacher


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FROM

PRIMARY ESL

It has been a long and

hectic term for ESL Years 5

– 6, both in their academic

and social lives (check

their pictures).

They all so deserve this coming

Christmas holiday break. Kids, enjoy it

to the fullest! Have a safe and

wonderful Christmas, and a joyous

re-energised New Year.

Mrs. Carmen Crisology, ESL Teacher


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YEAR 8s: CHARITY SERVICE

The year 8s have been working on a project for the past 2

weeks. Kru Tam was the one who informed the year 8s about

this project. This project is to help the children who live and

learn on the mountain of Chiang Rai. The school that they are

learning at is called “Baan Hruey Hin Lad Nai” (บ้านห้วยหิน

ลาดใน). Chiang Rai is in the northern part of Thailand and so

it is getting very cold (about 5-10°c) and so of that they are in

need of warm clothing.

Firstly, Gina, Laeliya and Anna decided to volunteer to make a

donation box to put on the desk in the front office. Both year 8

A & B donated some money, plus with the donation box we

raised 3,420 Baht. The class decided that we should raise even

more money so we decided to have a bake sale. Anna‟s mum

brought some green tea and chocolate fudge brownies, Pob‟s

mum brought in some drinks, crackers and some gummies,

Jin‟s mum brought in some cookies and then Laeliya‟s mum

brought in some banana cupcakes and Piano‟mum brought

some seaweed. We opened the bake sale on break and lunch

for both primary and secondary. The top selling was probably

the drinks. And so we have managed to raise 5,252 baht from

the bake sale.

Overall, we have raised over 8,672 baht. So the class was

really happy to have accomplished this. So now Kru Tam has

already transferred the money to a teacher at that school. We

have also planned to go visit them during next year.

Written by: Anna & Laeliya


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2015 SECONDARY RESIDENTIALS

Challenge Yourself! Two exciting 5-day trips are being planned for the secondary students of Traill from 22nd to 26th March 2015.

YEARS 7, 8 AND 9

The KS3 trip will be based at the Palmeraie Resort on Rayong Beach. Accommodation will be in triple/four share resort rooms, all with en suite

bathrooms. The meals will be Thai-style buffets, but western food can be arranged if required. There is a swimming pool on site.

The students will explore a reef off the coast using snorkeling equipment. Prior to the trip they will have a training session in the resort swimming pool;

they will be supervised at all times by qualified dive professionals and Traill staff. Other exciting activities will include sea kayaking, archery, trekking and

a visit to a sea turtle preservation centre.

YEARS 10 AND 11

At the same time KS4 student will be exploring the Kaeng Krachan National Park. They will be staying in triple share resort rooms with en-suite

bathrooms at the Kaeng Krachan Country Club. Meals will be Thai-style buffets, but western food can be arranged.

The highlight of this trip will be an overnight trek, with the students sleeping in tents they erect themselves. They will also be cooking their own dinner

that night. Other activities will include a low-ropes course, the chance to try scuba diving in a pool, archery, Thai cooking, mountain biking and lake

kayaking.

BOTH TRIPS

All outdoor activities will be under the supervision of instructors from The Wild Planet, an organization that has been operating in Thailand for more than

20 years, and is fully licenced in this county. It has the strictest safety standards. A group of teachers from Traill will also accompany each group.

There will be briefings next term for both students and parents. The cost of each trip – including transport, accommodation for four nights and all meals

- is 12,000 baht which has to be paid to the office at school by 6th March. We cannot accept registration after that date.

I hope you will encourage your child to participate in one of these exciting trips. Last year all the students who went on the Residentials had a wonderful

experience and these trips will be even better. We believe it is important that students experience the challenge of educat ion through adventure in the

outdoors, and that this programme offers excellent value for money.

Please feel free to contact me ([email protected]) if you have any queries about this programme.

Mr. Phil Peters, Senior Teacher: Student Welfare


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2015 SECONDARY

RESIDENTIALS

Challenge Yourself!


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THE 2014 UNDER 15 FOBISIA GAMES HOSTED BY TRAILL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

These were the first games that Traill International School have hosted. After months of

planning the games started on Friday 14th November at Rajamangala National stadium with 7

competing schools from three countries.

Bromsgrove International School.

Garden International School, Ban Chang.

Kinabalu International School.

St Stephens International School (Bangkok Campus).

The British School Kathmandu.

The Regent's School Bangkok.

Traill International School, Bangkok.

After the opening ceremony the athletics competition took place. This was followed by the

Swimming which finished the first day of competition.

The second day saw the boys compete in football and the girls at basketball. This was more

significant for Traill as both teams won the competitions.

The final day saw the girls play football and the boys basketball. After three days of

competition the students still had enough energy to provide some exciting games. The boys

were again successful and won the basketball competition.

That evening the students had time to relax and enjoy the disco, with tunes provided by DJ

Ben after the closing dinner. What was more pleasing was the fact that after three days of

competition the 143 athletes all partied together and I am sure Facebook requests sored.

The feedback from all competing Schools was the games were “A huge success!”

A big thank you to all the staff who helped officiate and organise the games. Also the iGCSE

PE students who gave up their free time to officiate and help make the games run smoothly.

We now look forward to the next FOBISIA games held in Rayong for the U13‟s in March 2015.

Mr. Graham Lewis, Head of PE Department


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HALLOWEEN CONCERT 2014

On Friday 31st October 2014, a group of students from the music

department gave fantastic performances in the “TRAILL

Halloween Concert 2014”.

The first show was a solo act by Hoya (Y7). She performed the

song “Gloomy Sunday” by “Diamanda Galas” which demonstrated

her powerful voice and good musical skills.

The second show was a fantastic Beatbox Show by Kohdai (Y9). He

performed the mixed up contemporary Beatbox music which

demonstrated excellent technique.

The third show was a cover dance by “Masquerader Generator”

which including Chloe & Annie (Y7). They performed the song

"Ringa Linga" by “Taeyang”, showing considerable teamwork and

creativity.

The fourth act was the band “Banana Leaf” which included Boss

(Y12) – Guitar, Kris (Y12) – Guitar & Vocal, Makoto (Y12) – Bass,

Matthew (Y12) – Drum Set. They performed the song “Fluorescent

Adolescent” by “The Arctic Monkeys”.

The last act was the band “The Absence” which including France

(Y11) – Guitar, Pat (Y11) – Drum Set, Pete (Y11) – Bass, Mind (Y11) –

Vocal and Janjao (Y11) – Vocal. They performed the song “Bring

Me To Life” by “Evanescence” and the song “Zombie” by “The

Cranberries”.

Mr. Pongsithorn Sareeratana (Kru Note) – Music Teacher


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FOBISIA

OPENING

CEREMONY

On Friday 14th November 2014, a group of students from the

music department gave a fantastic performance for the

“FOBISIA Games 2014 Opening Ceremony” at Rajamangala

National Stadium, Ramkhamhaeng, Bangkok, Thailand.

In this event, the band was “The Absence” which including France

(Y11) – Guitar, Pat (Y11) – Drum Set, Pete (Y11) – Bass, Mind (Y11) –

Vocal, Janjao (Y11) – Vocal and Kru Note – Keyboard. They

performed the song “We Are The Champion” by “Queen” and the

song “New Divide” by “Linkin Park”.

Mr. Pongsithorn Sareeratana (Kru Note) – Music Teacher


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CONGRATULATIONS TO GENE, YEAR 7A

Big congratulations to Gene Chaikangwan

from Year 7A for winning the 3rd place in

the Golf tournament took place on Sunday,

30th November.


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TRAILL GOES PINK!!! Tuesday 9th December was Traill‟s Pink Tuesday. This is

a charity event which runs annually all around the world

to raise awareness of breast cancer and to raise money

to be donated to breast cancer support groups, research

charities and other related organisations. Students and

teachers were invited to come into school wearing

anything pink. One group of students promised a

generous donation if their tutor (Mr Ashley) would wear

a pink bunny suit for the day, which he did. A prize will be

given to the best student outfit. Students also organized

a bake sale to sell pink food and drink. The event was

hugely successful and over 20000 Baht was collected.

This money will be presented to a Bangkok cancer

support charity at an assembly next term.

The event was organised entirely by students. The idea

came from Sulyna Allan in Year 10 as part of her Duke of

Edinburgh‟s International Award. The Award requires

participants to take part in voluntary work or community

service activities. Sulyna built a team of students,

including two other International Award students in Year

10, Ben Merillat and Pear Chulikavit, who together have

organised the Pink Tuesday event. The Traill Fundraising

Team, led by prefect Moakh Kiengsiri in Y13, also

volunteered their time and energy to help make the day a

great success.

Thank you to everybody who took part, donated money

and brought in tasty goodies for the bake sale!!!

Dr. Dan Marsh, Head of Faculty; Science

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November 2014 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL · Among the dishes we tried were: Souvlaki (skewered grilled chicken and meat), Tyropita (filo pastry cheese and spinach puff), Hummus (chick