Bloomsbury Gazette | BLOOMSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in Hatyai, Thailand

Bloomsbury’s weekly newsletter, Gazette, highlights student achievements, classroom activities, upcoming events, and important school news – keeping our school community informed, connected, and inspired each week.

School Year 2025 – 2026

GAZETTE - 25 May 2026

A huge congratulations to our Year 1 students for confidently leading our Primary Celebration Assembly on Friday. You showed…

GAZETTE - 16 May 2026

On Monday, during the assembly, Mr. Tansey discussed the AI policy. He asked students for their thoughts on how AI might shape their…

GAZETTE - 11 May 2026

On Thursday, we held a vibrant and exciting character parade featuring our EYFS and Primary students, who came dressed as their favourite…

GAZETTE - 5 May 2026

Term 3 kicked off with bright smiles, high energy, and a sense of excitement in the air. Everyone returned refreshed, ready to embrace…

GAZETTE - 16 Apr 2026

Bloomsbury burst into joyful celebration for the Songkran Festival! Students and staff delighted in a vibrant mix of activities…

GAZETTE - 7 Apr 2026

In term one, our Enterprise students participated in the Young Entrepreneur CCA in which they created, marketed and operated a small…

GAZETTE - 30 Mar 2026

Here’s a little glimpse into a day in the life of our Bobkittens at school. Writing time encourages confidence. Storytime offers…

GAZETTE - 16 Mar 2026

Year 3 students led the assembly with a wonderful singing performance, sharing what they have learned in class. Their enthusiasm…

GAZETTE - 10 Mar 2026

The four-day Learning Fair was a wonderful experience, filled with interactive fun and engaging discussions. We were delighted…

GAZETTE - 2 Mar 2026

We were honoured to welcome Mr Muhamad Danial Atif Bin Nasiren, First Consul at the Consulate General of Malaysia, and representatives …

GAZETTE - 17 Feb 2026

We celebrated Chinese New Year with a vibrant and engaging event filled with cultural activities and festive performances…

GAZETTE - 9 Feb 2026

It was truly wonderful to finally present our Cinderella show. Despite the delay caused by the flood, the production was…

GAZETTE - 2 Feb 2026

On Friday, 30 February, we came together to celebrate the progress, achievements, and success of our students…

GAZETTE - 27 Jan 2026

On Thursday, our Bobkittens were filled with excitement as they eagerly took part in Sports Day! With big smiles and endless energy, they…

GAZETTE - 19 Nov 2025

Our Co-Curricular Activities commenced this week, bringing renewed energy to the school. Students are actively participating in a variety of…

GAZETTE - 12 Jan 2026

Term 2 kicked off with lots of smiles and excitement! Students were thrilled to see their friends and teachers again, welcome…

GAZETTE - 17 Nov 2025

We celebrate our students’ achievements as a way of honouring their hard work all throughout the month. We are truly proud…

GAZETTE - 10 Nov 2025

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, we held our Loy Krathong events, the traditional joy mingling with reflections about HM Queen…

GAZETTE - 3 Nov 2025

Bloomsbury extends its heartfelt thanks to both The Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia and The Consulate of the…

GAZETTE - 27 Oct 2025

Bloomsbury International School Hatyai joins the nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen…

GAZETTE - 20 Oct 2025

The first week of Term 1B was filled with excitement and positive energy. It was happy, safe, and successful, creating the…

GAZETTE - 6 Oct 2025

On Friday, we held our first Primary Assembly for Term 1A, proudly led by our Year 6 students. The assembly provided an opportunity…

GAZETTE - 29 Sep 2025

What a brilliant start to our EYFS STEAM Week! The children have loved planting seeds and exploring what they need to…

GAZETTE - 22 Sep 2025

On Monday, during the school assembly, the Year 11 students gave a presentation highlighting the significance of getting…

GAZETTE - 15 Sep 2025

We are so grateful to all the parents and children who joined us at our Early Years Open House today. We loved…

GAZETTE - 8 Sep 2025

The inaugural week of Co-Curricular Activities commenced with remarkable enthusiasm and engagement. The smooth and…

GAZETTE - 1 Sep 2025

During Monday’s assembly, the Year 9 students gave a thoughtful presentation on the topic of online safety. They discussed…

GAZETTE - 25 Aug 2025

As the new school year begins, it is a pleasure to welcome both familiar faces and new members of our community. This fresh start offers…

School Year 2024 – 2025

GAZETTE - 30 Jun 2025

Congratulations to Oskar for winning the Big Ben Tower Building competition on Friday, June 13 during Bloomsbury’s…

GAZETTE - 16 Jun 2025

What a night to remember! Our Year 10–13 students (and staff!) brought the glam, the grooves, and the good vibes…

GAZETTE - 2 Jun 2025

The spotlight shone brightly at Bloomsbury Got Talent, where Wansing and Pei-Eng from Year 6 dazzled the audience…

GAZETTE - 26 May 2025

Friday, 23 May marks our Primary Assembly, a monthly special occasion to celebrate our students’ achievements. Their dedication and…

GAZETTE - 17 May 2025

Feeling the pressure of school? On Tuesday, 13 May, Ms. Alena, our School Counsellor, shared some fun tips to keep it in check…

GAZETTE - 10 May 2025

The school is living its mission to nurture and inspire excellence, global citizenship and lifelong personal growth…

GAZETTE - 3 May 2025

We look forward to a productive term filled with growth, learning and new opportunities. Let us work together to…

GAZETTE - 12 Apr 2025

Bloomsbury celebrated Songkran with its colourful traditions uniting everyone in a joyful atmosphere. Students enjoyed playful water…

GAZETTE - 7 Apr 2025

The CCA Expo Day was a huge success, with students and parents securing spots in an exciting range of activities for Term 3. Many popular…

GAZETTE - 29 Mar 2025

The school’s recent house basketball competition saw fierce competition across both primary and secondary…

GAZETTE - 22 Mar 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Ruby House pyjama party and supported the bake sale, helping…

GAZETTE - 15 Mar 2025

On Friday, 8 March, the EYFS celebrated their teddy bears’ picnic with all of the bobkittens. Our parents came to celebrate and…

GAZETTE - 8 Mar 2025

The primary school students created their own book covers, showcasing their colourful designs. Each student also wrote a…

GAZETTE - 3 Mar 2025

The first Bobkittens Playgroup session was a great success! Both the children and parents enjoyed the activities. Each week..

GAZETTE - 1 Feb 2025

Smiles, teamwork, and lots of fun – our EYFS and KS1 Sports Day was a day to remember, filled with energy, excitement, and…

GAZETTE - 25 Jan 2025

Congratulations to the Year 5 students for receiving the English Award this week. Additionally, commendations go to Emerald…

GAZETTE - 18 Jan 2025

Taking care of your mind and body is essential for overall well-being. Small steps every day can make a big difference in how…

GAZETTE - 11 Jan 2025

Welcome to the first day of Term 2! We are excited to continue our journey of learning and growth in this new term. Our…

GAZETTE - 14 Dec 2024

The school’s “Peter Pan” show was an enchanting performance filled with fun and excitement. The students did an amazing job…

GAZETTE - 7 Dec 2024

The EYFS Christmas Party was filled with festive cheer and excitement as children gathered to celebrate the holiday season…

GAZETTE - 30 Nov 2024

On Monday, the assembly was led by the Year 5 students who talked about assessment week and how to manage exam…

GAZETTE - 23 Nov 2024

Congratulations to our Secondary Thai Language Stars of the Month! Your dedication, hard work, and positive attitude have…

GAZETTE - 16 Nov 2024

Bloomsbury celebrated Loy Krathong with a dazzling display of Thai culture, featuring a lively parade, student performances…

GAZETTE - 9 Nov 2024

The Bloomsbury community came together to celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a memorable Open House event…

GAZETTE - 2 Nov 2024

We had a truly terrific (and terrifying) day at our School Halloween celebration. The event featured an exciting costume…

GAZETTE - 19 Oct 2024

Year 8 led the assembly on Monday, October 13, 2024. They focused on the theme of teamwork and its importance. The…

GAZETTE - 12 Oct 2024

Congratulations to our exceptional students who received the WRITE Awards, celebrating our school values: wonder, respect…

GAZETTE - 5 Oct 2024

As a school community, we come together to acknowledge the hard work of our students and the talents they share…

GAZETTE - 28 Sep 2024

On Thursday, Bloomsbury International School held an eggstraordinary STEAM Day for Years 3, 4, 5, and 6, featuring the highly…

GAZETTE - 21 Sep 2024

Our school’s Vision Statement includes the line, “In this school, we value the child as an individual, part of the school…

GAZETTE - 7 Sep 2024

Bloomsbury gives top priority to the safety of our students and staff while they are at school. We take care to adhere to…

GAZETTE - 31 Aug 2024

Parents and children in Year 1 and above explored an exciting array of CCAs on Wednesday. To give our students as many…

GAZETTE - 24 Aug 2024

Thailand is called the Land of Smiles, and Bloomsbury has been the School of Smiles this week. Meeting our students…

School Year 2023 – 2024

GAZETTE - 8 Jul 2024

In the Secondary Awards ceremony, students were recognized for their academic successes, hard work and character…

GAZETTE - 28 Jun 2024

On Thursday, 27 June, our youngest students showed us exactly why they are ready for the next year group and…

GAZETTE - 14 Jun 2024

On June 14, 2024, nations from all around the world gathered at Bloomsbury International School Hatyai to celebrate…

GAZETTE - 7 Jun 2024

Our inaugural prom was held on Friday evening, June 7, and the images show how much fun our senior students had…

GAZETTE - 31 May 2024

What a triumph our celebration assembly was today. Year 2 did a superb job leading the assembly. They shared their Talk For…

GAZETTE - 24 May 2024

Congratulations to Sapphire House for their excellent fundraising day! Many of the staff and students made a big effort…

GAZETTE - 17 May 2024

Congratulations year 1, Miss Seryna, Miss Maprang and Miss Oh for leading our Celebration Assembly. Year 1 shared their learning…

GAZETTE - 10 May 2024

Our fire drills are to ensure our students’ safety in the event of a fire and so we must have a safe assembly point…

GAZETTE - 3 May 2024

This week’s Secondary Celebration Assembly had a focus on Physical Education, where the following students were recognized…

GAZETTE - 26 Apr 2024

One of the benefits of being a CIS accredited school is that we are able to access world class training for our staff…

GAZETTE - 5 Apr 2024

Thank you to everyone who made our Songkran celebrations such a day to remember! The Parents’ Association’s generous…

GAZETTE - 29 Mar 2024

I am writing this in Bangkok where I am attending a meeting of the International Schools Association of Thailand…

GAZETTE - 22 Mar 2024

We have had many conversations with parents, teachers and students about this vital topic…

GAZETTE - 15 Mar 2024

We are committed to working in partnership with parents, and we know how important it is to keep you informed…

GAZETTE - 8 Mar 2024

On Tuesday, we had an excellent Parents’ Forum meeting. We value our parents’ feedback highly…

GAZETTE - 1 Mar 2024

Welcome back to Term 2b! I hope that you enjoyed our week’s holiday. I can see from the entries for our Extreme…

GAZETTE - 16 Feb 2024

The Hatyai Learning Fair is on at the PSU Convention Centre this weekend…

GAZETTE - 9 Feb 2024

Chinese New Year at Bloomsbury was very different this year! In January, Ms Yang Dongyan…

GAZETTE - 2 Feb 2024

We had two wonderful days of sport last week. Sport teaches us a lot about life…

GAZETTE - 26 Jan 2024

Our monthly celebration assemblies get better and better! On Friday, Year 4 students showed great maturity in…

GAZETTE - 19 Jan 2024

Bloomsbury International School Hatyai offers a safe, happy, and successful environment. We ensure children’s…

GAZETTE - 12 Jan 2024

Wow! Our secondary students, parents and visitors from Yorsor School were left awed and inspired by Mr. Pat Pataranutaporn who gave a quite…

GAZETTE - 25 Dec 2023

Congratulations to Mr. Ray Toney and Ms. Seryna Lazenby for leading our production of The Jungle Book and giving us such an enjoyable…

GAZETTE - 1 Dec 2023

Wow! It is December already. So much has happened this term that the time has rushed by.

GAZETTE - 24 Nov 2023

Our first post-Covid Open House Day was a fabulous success…

GAZETTE - 17 Nov 2023

We have invited the wider community to visit Bloomsbury on Friday 24 November…

GAZETTE - 11 Nov 2023

In big schools, the Principal usually doesn’t teach. I think it’s good that at Bloomsbury all of the school leaders also teach classes…

GAZETTE - 3 Nov 2023

The pictures from the Halloween festival show what an absolutely wonderful day it was…

GAZETTE - 27 Oct 2023

Congratulations, Ms Di Irving! Ms Di Irving will become the acting Head of Primary from 1 November…

GAZETTE - 13 Oct 2023

Phew! It’s the end of term 1a already! It seems to have flown by very fast but when you look back and realise how much has happened, August seems…

GAZETTE - 6 Oct 2023

During the Wai Kru ceremony, I asked the children how many of them would like to be teachers.

GAZETTE - 29 Sept 2023

Our school houses help to make life at Bloomsbury fun and exciting. Thanks to Ms Evie Powell…

GAZETTE - 22 Sept 2024

Let’s go, Bobcats, let’s go! We had many good ideas from the students to help choose a mascot for our school sports teams…

GAZETTE - 15 Sept 2023

Welcome to this special edition of the Bloomsbury Gazette, which features STEAM Day and the launch of this year’s CCAs, Co-Curricular Activities…

GAZETTE - 1 Sept 2023

Look at how far we’ve come! It was great fun recreating the old BISH 17 photo on Thursday…

GAZETTE - 25 Aug 2023

Welcome to the first newsletter of the new academic year, and my first one as the Principal of Bloomsbury…