NEWS: Children's Day 2018 at Bloomsbury presented by Parents' Committee

12th January 2018

At 3pm today the parents' committee organised entertainment and games for our students to celebrate Children's day. Parents and their children gathered in the canteen where food, games and entertainment greeted them as they entered. We first heard from our president of the parents' committee followed by a short speech by Mr Andrew Elliott our principal. We then had entertainment from a trio of clowns including magic tricks and practical jokes. Games such as catching the fish, bowling, golf and ball in the hole we’re on offer for our students to win prizes.Thank you to all our parents for such an amazing afternoon.

NEWS: Bloomsbury Christmas Show 2017

13th December 2017

Yesterday evening, students, staff and parents came together for Bloomsbury International School Hatyai’s Christmas Show.

The show kicked off with our very popular Pre- Primary class who rocked around the Christmas tree, followed by Year 1 and Year 2 dressed as reindeer for their rendition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. We were left with goose bumps by the singing from Glee Club, which has been one of our new ECA’s this half term, lead by Mr Knight. We also had some performances from Miss Evan’s, gymnastics, ballet and cheer leading ECA clubs.

NEWS: Bloomsbury 'Pathways to Success'

7th December 2017

On Thursday 7th December, Bloomsbury International School Hatyai invited parents and students from around Hatyai to our ‘Pathways to Success’ event. With changes to the entry requirements to universities in Thailand and internationally, the event gave an opportunity for parents and students to learn how A-Levels are now necessary to gain access to further education.

Along with Bloomsbury International School teachers showcasing the A-Level subjects that were on offer, we also welcomed talks from guest speakers outside the school campus. We heard from Ajarn Jaiaka Ritthipruck, Head of Public relations PSU, who explained the changes to the entry requirements for university and how the new point system will work. Khun Anek Messsomsam, Student of Business Management in MICE PSU, who gave a student perspective on how he would have benefited from having the opportunity to take A-levels as a stepping stone to university, in order to learn independent thinking skills that are expected in higher education. Lastly, we had a very uplifting and inspirational talk from lecturer Dr. Wanamina Waehama...

NEWS: Remembrance day 2 minutes silence

11th November 2017

At Bloomsbury International School Hatyai we pride ourselves on promoting intercultural understanding amongst our students in order for them to become respectful global citizens. At 11am today, students joined staff to hold a two-minute silence to remember the people who have died in conflict as part of Remembrance Day.

Poppies have been worn by members of staff since the beginning of November as a symbol of respect to those who sacrificed their lives for their countries. Many students have been asking teachers about the poppy and have been eager to learn more about its symbolism. The scarlet poppy was the only flower that was able to grow in the barren battlefields, after the First World War ended. It has now become a memorial symbol, and was depicted in John McCrae's famous poem ‘In Flanders Field’, which was written to commemorate his fallen comrades.

NEWS: Loy Krathong 2017

3rd November 2017

This morning the school gathered in the Convention Hall for the Loi Krathong celebrations. Staff and students all looked amazing in their traditional Thai dress. There were awards for the best dressed boy and girl which were judged by Mr Knight. In Primary, 1st place was Namo and Plum. Second place went to Genting and Enlai. In Secondary, first place was awarded to Awern and Jane and second place was given to Wiggly and Chokeaw. We were all blown away by how incredible everyone looked, and despite the rain it didn’t dampen the celebration that was enjoyed by everyone.

NEWS: South American Culture Day

12th October 2017

Today the school split into their houses to enjoy the South American Culture Day. Primary and Secondary students were able to enjoy traditional South American Dancing with Miss Peverall and Miss Evans in the Convention Hall. They tasted different varieties of South American chocolate with Mr Clare and Miss Reid. In the Art Room Mr Knight and Miss Williams helped the children to create native South American tribal prints. Students also learnt to play the American pan pipes with Mr Miles in the Music Room, performed the Mayan Creation story with Mr Mullin in the Drama Room and learnt how to speak Spanish and Portuguese with special guest tutors, Paulina and Jason from Year 11. The afternoon events were very diverse and exciting and were enjoyed by all staff and students.

NEWS: Second Celebration Assembly of the School Year 2017-18

6th October 2017

This morning, the whole school gathered for the second celebration assembly of the year, where students collected their certificates for the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for house points collected in September. The teachers voted earlier on in the week to award Student of the month to, Torfun in Primary, and Com in Secondary for all the hard work they have been doing so far. Well done to all the students that received a certificate this morning.

NEWS: Fire Drill Sept 2017

29th September 2017

Friday 29th September, the school had a fire drill to practise exiting the buildings if there was ever a real fire in the school. The teachers escorted their classes through the nearest exits to the school field, where the students then lined up at their designated Fire assembly points, in their Year groups, for a register to be taken. These were then checked against the morning registers to make sure all students were accounted for. This was an important exercise that needed to be carried out to ensure the safety of all staff and students in case of a real life situation. All students reacted in a very calm and sensible manner.

NEWS: Year 3 and 4 Music lesson

26th September 2017

The Music department at Bloomsbury has recently been relocated to the Wales building. It’s been equipped with new carpet, sound proof walls and provides the students with the facilities to play a selection of musical instruments such as; pianos, drums and ukuleles. All children are encouraged to play different instruments in every lesson, no matter on the ability of the child. Yesterday, the Year 3s and 4s were learning to play the Thai national anthem on the pianos and ukuleles. Every child was playing an instrument and began to perform together as a group. The students at Bloomsbury, really enjoyed their music lessons and often leave feeling accomplished that they are able to play a tune on an instrument they haven’t tried before. All the students are beginning to practice their performances for the Christmas Show on the 13th December and we cannot wait to see what they have to offer.

NEWS: Primary Open Classes

22nd September 2017

Today the Primary school invited parents to come and observe their children during this morning's lessons. The day started with English where the children practised Phonics and Spelling in KS1 and Maths in KS2. Year 1 split into groups to make eggs, penguins and motor cars after reading, "The Emperor's Egg". This gave the parents an opportunity to join their child and help in their activity group.The children all worked brilliantly this morning and we are very proud of them. We hope all the parents enjoyed the opportunity to observe and get an insight into their child's learning.

NEWS: Roald Dahl’s Day 2017

15th September 2017

Today is Roald Dahl’s birthday, so the Primary School have come together to celebrate by dressing up in their favourite characters from Roald Dahl’s stories. There have been so many fantastic costumes from lots of different Roald Dahl tales, such as Oliver in Year 1 dressing up as Mike Teevee from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pimdao making her own crocodile costume from the tale Dirty Beasts and Pre Primary dressing up as Peaches from James and the Giant Peach. Even the teachers joined in and dressed up, Miss Williams and Mr Clare as Mr and Mrs Twit, Mr Rowark as Fantastic Mr Fox, Mr Mullin as Augustus Gloop and Mr Strewbelt as a Witch.

NEWS: First Celebration Assembly of the School Year 2017-2018

8th September 2017

This morning, the whole school gathered for the first celebration assembly of the year, where students collected their certificates for the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for house points collected in August. The teachers voted earlier on in the week to award Student of the month to, Plum in Primary, and Michael in Secondary for their brilliant start to the new year and all the hard work they have been doing so far. We finished off the assembly singing Happy Birthday to Amisha. Well done to all the students that received a certificate this morning. We are so impressed with how hard all the students have been working since they returned to the new year.