DBS NEWSLETTER

Hedgehog Class In Hedgehog class this week we received a very special announcement as part of our hook for our new focus book in writing . A 'prince' had sent us a video and gave us some tasks to do in the dark! It left us confused and questioning why the prince was in darkness. We also 'found' darkness in science this week. We explored what darkness actually means. We went on a hunt to 'find' darkness and the different light sources around the school. It was wonderful to welcome you into Hedgehog class for parent time on Wednesday! The children were very proud to share all of their hard work and learning. In maths , we have been solving measurement questions. We explored how to work out the difference between 2 given measurements and comparing length and height. In P.E we have been learning about speed and precision in movements. Hedgehogs were practising by picking up objects and throwing into targets with precision. Another super week, Hedgehog Class!

  International Women's Day, observed annually on March 8th, is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Beyond merely recognising the struggles women have faced, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of gender equality and the need for continued progress in all aspects of life. In communities worldwide, women play pivotal roles in leadership positions. From educators shaping young minds to parents nurturing the next generation, and students displaying resilience and determination, women contribute significantly to community development. Teachers, with their passion and commitment, impart knowledge that goes beyond textbooks, instilling values and empowering students to reach their full potential. In addition, to the talks on famous and amazing women, the Senior School were lucky today to hear from female leaders within our own community talk and reflect on their own personal journeys. It was great to hea

Dear Parents and Guardians, Last weekend we held our first Thai University fair. It was great to see so many attendees and was a great opportunity for parents and students to hear first hand about the admissions process for several universities. We had a big week of sport last weekend. Our U13 boys and girls were competing in the U13 FOBISIA games. The level of competition was extremely high and in some games, luck was not on our side but we still finished in respectable mid-table positions in basketball, swimming and athletics. We also had under 11 FOBISIA tennis last weekend and our squad were on top of their game. All of our players were unbeaten on the first day making it to the quarterfinals. Preme and Elle both made it to the finals, finishing in an admirable second place. Well done to all of our young athletes for an amazing weekend of sport last weekend and to our PE teachers for giving up their weekends to accompany them. Today was International Women's Day. This morning I

  Dear DBS Prep School Parents and Guardians, It has been fantastic to see many parents engaging with events at school this week. From Tuesday's  Parent Forum, Wednesday's Year 5&6 parents reps meeting, and Thursday's workshop outlining the changes that occur when your children progress into Year 7 at DBS, there has been a lot of information sharing and insightful discussions held. Thank you to all parents who have attended and contributed to our growth and development. Our students have been very busy both in and out of the classroom. Yesterday, our Year 4-6 Pre-Scholars participated in a writing workshop with writing guru and author Andrew Jennings. As the workshop was UK-based, it was an extended school day for our young writers, and they were beautifully engaged with the creative workshop after the school day. Soon, we will launch details of a story-writing competition for all Prep students, and I hope many children will get involved. We have had some impressive eff

  This week has been brimming with excitement as we hosted our Pre-Prep Open Day. It was an absolute joy to welcome prospective parents into our classrooms, providing a glimpse into the incredible learning experiences happening every day. As we toured the Pre-Prep, I couldn't help but feel an immense sense of pride in our wonderful children. Their warm smiles and enthusiastic greetings as they shared their activities and learning were truly heartwarming. The manners displayed by our students were exemplary, a testament to the values we instil and the positive influence of our dedicated teachers. This week saw our Science Coordinator, Katie McMillan, alongside myself and Miss Taylor, embarking on our termly Learning Walks. We focused on Science in Year 1 and 2, observing not only the content but also the engagement of our students. In Early Years, we delved into Understanding the World, an integral part of our curriculum. We eagerly anticipate continuing these walks next week and sh

Exciting News: DBS becomes COBIS Accredited Member! We're thrilled to announce that DBS is now an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), one of only 4 schools in Thailand. But what exactly is COBIS, and why is this significant? COBIS, or the Council of British International Schools, serves as a vital organisation in global education, connecting international schools worldwide to foster collaboration and excellence. With strong ties to the UK Department of Education, COBIS provides member schools like DBS a voice in global education matters. For DBS, COBIS accreditation opens up a world of opportunities and competitions for our students on an international scale. It allows our students to showcase their talents and skills beyond borders, enriching their educational journey and preparing them for a globally connected world. Moreover, COBIS offers valuable training and development programs, including guidance in career and university pathways, ensur

Big congratulations to Yoyo from DBS Pioneer Sixth-Form for securing an impressive offer! Yoyo's hard work has paid off with offers from prestigious institutions: ✅Economics and Finance from University of Manchester and University of Bristol   Your dedication and achievements are truly commendable! Here's to an exciting academic journey ahead!

  We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the inaugural Denla Dance Meet 2024, a dynamic dance competition that brings together passionate dancers from international schools across Bangkok, taking place on Thursday, 21 March 2024. Information Website:  https://sway.cloud.microsoft/IaDHWuY0eG6jQrRa?ref=Link Date: Thursday, 21 March Location: DBS Denla British School Registration: https://forms.gle/dKo55pwqAkDk3sHC7 Registration Deadline: Friday, 15 March

Saturday saw DBS' inaugural Thai University Fair. 8 Universities representing over 25 faculties visited the DBS campus for a morning of learning and collaboration.  Families had the opportunity to attend workshops on Portfolios, Career Trends and Life at University where they learnt how DBS supports students in these areas and the best advice from university representatives.  Other families took the opportunity to learn more about the Curriculum and Well-being support in the Senior School and how this prepares students for their pathway to University.  It was a pleasure to see so many insightful conversations happening between students, families and the University representatives and we hope students left feeling inspired about their future options. Should you wish to discuss your child's pathway in more detail or have any follow-up questions from the event please reach out to the Careers and University Counselling department at careeers@dbsbangkok.ac.th

  U13 Girls Football vs Harrow In their first game of the season, the U13 girls' football team took on a tough Harrow team. The team showed determination and teamwork despite the challenge. Although the match was difficult, there were positives that we can take from the game and work on over the coming weeks. Well done girls! U13 Boys Football vs Harrow Coming into this game we knew that Harrow were a good team who have been playing football throughout the year while we were just starting football season and were yet to have any real training sessions, despite this the boys were determined to show that we mean business.  From the very beginning we started to put them on their heels and played attacking football. We went 1-0 up from a quick combination by Heng and Luke which soon after was equalled by Harrow to make it 1-1.  We managed to hold them off until the latter stages of the game where we lacked some fitness, Harrow ended up scoring and winning the game. The boys showed grea

  Celebrating excellence!  🏆 Our Y12 students have received Certificates of Excellence from Pearson for their outstanding performance in IGCSE exams, scoring A-A* across the board.  Keep shining bright, you're an inspiration to us all! 

Step into the enchanting world of Year 1-2 family time!  Our recent parent session was a heartwarming opportunity for parents to delve into their child's early education journey. Through engaging discussions and firsthand experiences, we're fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support every child's growth and learning adventure. View Gallery

Today marks the celebration of a globally recognized event, International Women's Day. This occasion serves to shed light on biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. Our aim is to foster a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Senior school students at DBS had the honor of hosting five remarkable female leaders: ⭐ Satime Tanabe ⭐ Mary Bridges ⭐ Sophie Berry ⭐ Hazel Johnston ⭐ Sarah McCaul These leaders visited four houses and shared their life stories, beliefs, and recommendations with senior school students, drawing from their own life and work experiences. The sessions proved to be truly inspiring for everyone involved. Students gained valuable insights and learned to perceive the world through inclusive lenses within the DBS community.

  Dear Amazing Parents, Get ready to be swept away on a magical journey as our extraordinary Year 3 and Year 4 students present "A Day in The Life"!  Event Details: Date: Thursday 14th March 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. Venue: Araya Hall You won't want to miss this spellbinding showcase of creativity, talent, and pure joy. Our students have poured their hearts into creating something truly special, and we can't wait to share the magic with you! Mark your calendars, bring the family, and let's make this a day to remember! Excitedly, Prep School Office

Year 1 and 2 embarked on their second creative curriculum week; this time with a focus on History. Using the theme of space, they have travelled through the milky way galaxy learning all about astronauts, space travel and the planets in our solar system.  Over the week, they have learnt about the first moon landing and had a go at creating a news broadcast for this; how astronauts live in the International Space Station and some of the challenges they face up there.  To celebrate the week, children went on a trip to the Bangkok Planetarium, where they got to see some space artefacts up close as well as enjoy a show in the Planetarium, where they felt like they were in space. Children saw how the stars form different constellations and what the inside of the sun looks like!

DBS DIVERSITY WEEK presents BUSKERS CORNER WED, 20 MAR 12:20 - 12:50 PM D5 DINING HALL In the week beginning 18 March, as we embrace and celebrate Diversity Week at our school, the Music department is pleased to announce a special themed edition of our much-loved Busker's Corner. This unique session is dedicated to the array of cultures, backgrounds, and stories that enrich our school community.  We invite all students and staff to share their musical talents in this informal and supportive setting, whether through songs that represent your heritage, tunes that speak to the theme of diversity, or simply pieces that resonate with you personally. If you'd like to be a part of this, please complete this registration form so that we can prepare for your performance as best as we can. Filling in this form does not mean you are committed to perform! You can always change your mind on the day. But by completing this form, it helps us plan your performance.  "Our ability to reac

  Join the DBS family with Friends Bring Friends Privilege! New students enjoy a 50% admission fee discount, while current students get a tuition fee discount of 25,000THB. Refer a friend and both reap the benefits!  Hurry, offer valid until July 31st, 2024 or until quota is filled (Terms and conditions apply).

     DENLA  PIANO  COMPETITION                           2024 The next edition of this exciting competition is now officially underway! We're inviting all our aspiring pianists to seize this extraordinary opportunity to showcase their musical talents on a prestigious platform. Following the resounding success of our inaugural competition in 2022, this year promises to be even more exhilarating, with an enriching experience awaiting each participant. This is your chance to be a part of a musical journey that celebrates excellence and the sheer joy of piano performance. How to enter? Please read the competition details on the official website first. Once you know which age category you are going to submit your competition entry in, you can then record your piano performance and submit it as part of your competition registration . Here are some important links. Competition website:  https://bit.ly/denlapiano24 Registration form:  https://forms.gle/ovbgbRnjshswCi196 For important date

  What a super week in Bumblebee class. We have recently started our new talk for writing topic of Farmer Duck. Last week we were surprised to find Farmer Duck had dropped off some seeds in our class. This week we planted the seeds. We thought carefully about what the seeds need to grow, and hypothesised what the seeds might grow into.  In maths we have been learning all about 3D shapes. We have been modelling with playdough, printing, and building, all to investigate the components of these 3D shapes.  In writing we have been writing about what we see on a farm. Not only did we write about all the details we could see but we also used adjectives to describe the scene.  As always we have been superstars in our phonics group. Trying so hard to fred talk, blend, write and read.  Well done bumblebees!

This week we have continued our exploration of colour, linked to the stories “Orange, Bear, Apple, Pear” by Emily Gravett and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?” By Bill Martin Jr and illustrated by Eric Carle.  At the art table the children have been painting different coloured bears each day whilst exploring what happens when you mixed two colours together.  Then on Thursday we mixed several colours together to make a brown bear! We have also been exploring different parts of DBS, both inside and outside.  These trips are a great opportunity for the children to extend their knowledge and understanding of the world, as they see more of the school environment and the people in our wider community. We also noticed lots of different colours as we walked around! Have a lovely weekend. Miss Sarah, Miss O, Miss Ploy and Miss Angel

It has been lovely to have a healthy and full class this week. The children have been looking at the life cycle of butterflies and frogs. They have continued to learn and develop their programming skills using the bee bots and have been looking at symmetry and making their own symmetrical patterns using numicon. We have also been exploring the new playroom and keeping out of the heat in the library for extra story times. Next week looks to be just as fun-packed with the children taking part in the school-wide STEAM Week. The TeePee is here and ready to be woven by the children using old clothes and scrap fabrics. We will also be investigating and getting hands-on with soap and bubbles.

This week the in the Butterfly class, it has been a whirlwind of excitement and discovery! The children delved into the fascinating world of 3D shapes through hands-on activities like building, shape hunts, and painting. As storytellers, they were captivated by the story of "Farmer Duck," expanding their vocabulary and language skills with enthusiasm as they acted out the story and fun learning new words. The children have demonstrated confidence in our upcoming assembly in the Araya Hall, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to show their talents to our families. Alongside these adventures, we had fun planting seeds left by a friendly farmer. We are waiting eagerly for the the seeds to sprout, teaching us valuable lessons about growth and the importance of sunshine and water. Well done Butterflies! Enjoy a restful weekend. Mrs Grassi, Miss Pa and Miss Chawi xxx

 This week in the Woodpecker class, the children have begun to learn our talk4write story ‘Where’s my Teddy?’ They have written fantastic setting descriptions and letters to the lost teddy, using descriptive language. In Maths, the children have been practising counting in twos, fives and tens and have started looking at equal and unequal groups. During our Jigsaw lesson this week, the children discussed what it meant to be healthy. The children had brilliant knowledge on how to be healthy gave examples of what we should do such as eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. In Science, the children had their first lesson all about sound and discussed sounds they liked vs sounds they don’t like. They are looking forward to learning about sources of sound over the coming weeks. On Wednesday, the children were thrilled to have their grown ups join them in the classroom and show them all the hard work they have been doing! Well done on another fantastic week Woodpeckers - keep up the good

This week the Daisy class continued their exploration into colours with the classic tale, 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' and 'Baa Baa Black Sheep'. We have had so much fun learning to 'read' the story all by ourselves, by using cues and hand gestures to help us understand the order of the animals.  We had a great time using a variety of art materials to create process art based on our story of the week. The children love getting their hands covered in paint!  We also explored the Numicon to delve deeper into number awareness, and explored rainbow patterns in our classroom. 

It's been an exciting and educational week in our classroom as we've delved into the fascinating world of plants and shapes. Here's a glimpse into what we've been up to... Last week, Farmer Duck left us a special letter asking for our help and a packet of seeds to plant. Inspired by this, we've been learning all about the life cycle of plants, what they need to grow, and their importance in our world. We've had hands-on experience planting seeds in little bags with tissue paper, ensuring they have plenty of water, and observing them closely as they begin to sprout on our classroom window. We're eagerly awaiting the day when we can transfer them into soil and continue to nurture them as they grow. In literacy, we've been immersing ourselves in farm-themed activities, sparked by our recent encounters with Farmer Duck. Using our phonics knowledge, we've been exploring the sights and sounds of a farm and using descriptive language to write about our obse

  This week has been filled lots of cross - curricular links! In English our focus text is about a Prince who when he became King decided to ban the dark! We explored reasons behind this and what questions we could ask the King before having a go at 'hot seating.' This tied in wonderfully with Science and Art as we are learning about Light and explored places that are light and dark ; whilst in Art we have started to learn about stained-glass windows and their importance. 

  Another amazing and busy week for the Caterpillar Class. We have given our seeds water and light to help them sprout and are looking forward to planting them next week. Maths this week has focused on 3D shapes and we loved going on a shape hunt finding spheres, cubes, cuboids and pyramids in everyday objects. The highlight of the week was every child visit to the woodwork area where we learnt how to use a hammer, saw and drill while exploring different materials to make boats, houses and animals. We are looking forward to showing everyone our finished creations next week. In the classroom we have also enjoyed exploring some slime. We have talked about how the texture changed from sticky to smooth and stretchy and have tried to see who can stretch it the farthest.  

  We have had another jam packed week in Seahorse Class. We continued our Talk 4 Write story The Very Hungry Caterpillar and are learning the story with actions. Focusing on healthy eating, we have been talking about how healthy food makes us strong and is good for our bodies and we can categorise healthy and unhealthy food. We have also exploring at life cycles of different animals such as caterpillars, frogs and chickens. We are looking forward to more fun next week. 

  This week in the Dragonfly class was filled with engaging explorations and activities. We delved into the world of 3D shapes, comparing their properties and identifying the 2D shapes they are composed of, all while embarking on an exciting shape scavenger hunt. In English, we dedicated our efforts to crafting sentences and labeling a vibrant farm scene picture. The highlight of our week was undoubtedly the opening of the soft play room in the library, where we had a fantastic time climbing and swinging from the monkey bars, offering a refreshing break from the outdoor heat. As we look ahead, we eagerly anticipate STEAM Week, where we'll delve into the critical topic of sustainability and examine the evolving state of our planet Earth throughout history.

  This week we have had lots of fun in Pufferfish class. We have continued reading our story of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" using pictures and puppets to help us retell the story. We have continued our creative development by making lots of pictures about our book including caterpillars, butterflies and leaves and we have continued to learn lots of new sounds in phonics, practicing our blending and writing. Well done everyone. Have a lovely weekend and see you next week!

  We have had another lovely week in Magpie Class! In science we have started to learn about sound and have thought about what sounds we like and dislike! In Maths this week we practiced counting in our 2s, 5s and 10s.  Our story in English for this half term is “Where’s my Teddy.” The children came into school, earlier in the week, to find paw prints on the floor and Miss Doody’s teddy missing! The children then spent the day taking part in activities relating to forests! In Art we explored natural materials outside and sorted them into different groups including colour and shape. In English children then drew and described their own woodland setting! What a fantastic day!