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The ‘Nev Mars’ effect: Great teachers instill a love of learning
The ‘Nev Mars’ effect: Great teachers instill a love of learning
Who do you remember with more fondness: the teach­ers who got you good grades or the teachers whose subjects you loved?
BISP students are good sports: Everyone’s a winner on Sports Day
BISP students are good sports: Everyone’s a winner on Sports Day
The middle of the school year is the time for Sports Days at British International School, Phuket – BISP. In fact, there are four Sports Days our children participate in.
Do universities seek well-rounded students?
Do universities seek well-rounded students?
In my 30 years as a university counsellor, students and parents have often talked to me about a perception that colleges and universities are looking for applicants who have a bit of everything.
Experience of a lifetime at BISP: Students step out of their comfort zones on school trips
Experience of a lifetime at BISP: Students step out of their comfort zones on school trips
In the modern world, too many everyday tasks can be completed while sitting in a chair and pushing a few buttons. Although it makes life easy, it’s evident that there are many more skills today’s children need to learn.
Habits, the way forward: Setting children up for success in 2019 and beyond
Habits, the way forward: Setting children up for success in 2019 and beyond
What can you do to help keep your child passionate about learning and increase the likelihood of school success followed by university success? The following are some everyday suggestions for home and school.
The Fabric of Friendship: BISP Students join hands with IWA for ‘Home of Hope’ project
The Fabric of Friendship: BISP Students join hands with IWA for ‘Home of Hope’ project
In 2016, a group of British International School, Phuket - BISP IB CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) students, in conjunction with a group of other students working with the International Women’s Academy (IWA) began a project to make a bed quilt from recycled school uniforms. This would raise money to support a young girl from ‘The Home of Hope’ orphanage in India to study at BISP.
A Year of Being Well: The priority of wellbeing in the education system
A Year of Being Well: The priority of wellbeing in the education system
It is necessary, every so often, to pause and reflect on what we have accomplished over a period of time. We are in our second year/phase of our new Wellbeing program at BISP and I feel very proud of the steps we have taken as a community to place student wellbeing at the heart of all that we do.
Creative and Practical Solutions - A modern need for Design Technology in International Schools
Creative and Practical Solutions - A modern need for Design Technology in International Schools
Creativity and innovation are considered the fundamental requirements for the development of business enterprises in the modern world, yet so much education is still focused upon the accumulation and regurgitation of factual knowledge.
BISP Head Boy wins coveted ESU International Public Speaking Competition
BISP Head Boy wins coveted ESU International Public Speaking Competition
On Wednesday 7th November, BISP Head Boy Thanadon (Albert) Tantivit was presented his trophy for the English Speaking Union International Public Speaking Competition by the President of ESU Thailand and Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Udom Kachintorn.
Physical Education begins early at BISP
Physical Education begins early at BISP
Here at BISP our specialist Physical Education provision begins at the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Gateway to success: BISP attracts admissions officers from leading global universities
Gateway to success: BISP attracts admissions officers from leading global universities
It’s not just tourists coming to Phuket in record numbers each year, so are university admission officers. In this academic year British International School, Phuket has welcomed admission officers from over 150 institutions from 18 different countries. This is the highest number of admission officers to come to BISP in the history of the school.
BISP students to represent Asia-Pacific at MIT LaunchX Global finals
BISP students to represent Asia-Pacific at MIT LaunchX Global finals
Four Year 10 students from the British International School, Phuket (BISP); Irawadee Thawornbut, Timofey Podkopayev, Polina Cherdantseva and Uliana Leshchuk have created a winning formula as part of the LaunchX high school entrepreneurial initiative run by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA. MIT was recently ranked as the top university in the world in the respected QS World University Rankings.
Education Corner: Early Years education essentials
Education Corner: Early Years education essentials
As the classic children’s song goes, “The wise man built his house upon the rock”, and indeed, every builder worth his salt knows the importance of laying a firm foundation.
Success for BISP at Fobisia Golf at Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin
Success for BISP at Fobisia Golf at Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin
GOLF: BISP golfers produced a magnificent performance last week at the Fobisia Golf Championships, Black Mountain GC, Hua Hin. With the championship course in superb condition and the greens very fast, our golfers adapted well and achieved some outstanding results.
Commonwealth Games selection for BISP Swimmer
Commonwealth Games selection for BISP Swimmer
Sam Rossi, a Year 12 student at the British International School, Phuket is combining his studies for the International Baccalaureate Diploma with world-class competition level swimming.
Education Corner: Academic achievement and emotional health are equally important
Education Corner: Academic achievement and emotional health are equally important
Before the start of this school year the staff of the Primary School at BISP discussed a focus for the year.
BISP 2018 golf roundup
BISP 2018 golf roundup
GOLF: Congratulations to Year 9 student Sebastian Sawtell from the British International School, Phuket who recently won the Annual Men’s Club Championship at Laguna Golf Club.
BISP student campaigns to be ‘Outstanding Youth’ role model
BISP student campaigns to be ‘Outstanding Youth’ role model
BISP would like to congratulate Year 10 student Nitchanan “Cha Cha” Theeraphaphong who was recently selected as an “Outstanding Youth of Phuket” by the Phuket Provincial Public Health Department. “To Be Number One Idol” is a campaign initiated by HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya and has at its core the reduction of drug abuse amongst teenagers and the removal of narcotics’ effects from Thai society – specifically amongst young people. After receiving her certificate from the Phuket Governor at Phuket City Hall, Cha Cha will now represent Phuket Province and encourage young people to express themselves in a positive manner and to be proud of their abilities. BISP wishes Cha Cha the best of luck as she competes in the Regional Round with the ultimate aim of reaching the National Finals.
BISP students’ acts of service make a difference at home and abroad
BISP students’ acts of service make a difference at home and abroad
Over the past five months BISP’s International Baccalaureate students in Years 12 and 13 have undertaken some fantastic projects as part of their course requirement for the Community Action and Service (CAS) section of their Diploma Programme.
BISP’s Sam McInnes seals 3rd in Singapore Metasprint Aquathlon
BISP’s Sam McInnes seals 3rd in Singapore Metasprint Aquathlon
BISP wishes to congratulate triathlete Sam McInnes in Year 12 who placed 2nd in her Category, and 3rd Female overall in the Singapore Metasprint Aquathlon held on Sunday 11th February.