DBS NEWSLETTER

 🌊🏆 A Splashing Success! Our EY Swimming Showcases last week were a wave of pride and joy as parents joined their young swimmers in the pool. 

A huge congratulations to two Prep children who took part in the recent Philippine International Maths Olympiad. Cheraim, in 5D, was a runner-up and Knight, also in 5D, took first place!

  Let's "Feel The Atmosphere" together !       Fun filled activities for the coming week:        - Astonishing Facts and Trivia about Earth's surface and its atmosphere surrounding.         - Mindful time: Personalize your own bookmarks.        - Accelerate your knowledge through our wonderful collection of books about Earth.                                  

Join us for a week of scientific discovery and fun ​ as we discover the secrets of Earth's Atmosphere !  Dive into the Atmosphere      Learn fascinating facts and trivia about Earth's air envelope. Engage Your Mind      Enjoy online games, quizzes, and simulations that make science come alive! Expand Your Knowledge      Explore a collection of books​ and articles on Earth's atmosphere. Don't miss out on this atmospheric adventure ​ in the Senior Library!

The Sunflower Class has had lots of fun engaging in the different creative and sensory activities this week which have all focused on healthy eating and been linked to the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. We have also seen them connecting with this learning in their role play, where we have all enjoyed sharing cups of tea and delicious food.  We have been able to model lots of language related to food and healthy choices, both during play and meals times, as well as encouraging the children to try a wider range of foods for a balanced diet.  Have a lovely weekend! -Miss Cullen, Miss O, Miss Ploy and Miss Taryna.

  The children in Magpie class have had another brilliant week! Sports Day was fantastic and thank you to everyone who came along to support! All the children throughly enjoyed themselves and could not stop talking about it for the rest of the day! The children have also drawn some amazing observational drawings and we cannot wait to paint them next week! We have also changed the villain in our story of Goldilocks and Three Bears. The children have loved working together to create a new character. Well done everyone!

  We have had a super fun week in Pufferfish class this week!  We started by welcoming our parents to watch our amazing swimming, showing our splashing, kicking and floating skills! We then enjoyed lots of time playing outdoors, playing on the swings and climbing the climbing frame. We have also loved role-playing this week, becoming lots of different characters including Police Officers, Firefighters and Shopkeepers. In Pufferfish class we are always developing our creative skills, and this week we have loved building houses with Lego, making wands with pipe cleaners and portraits with our class photos!   Well done Pufferfish for another awesome week! 

  We have had a fantastic week in Seahorse Class. We loved seeing our families at the swimming showcase. It gave us a chance to show off our super swimming skills and show everyone what we have been learning. In our Talk for Write lessons, we have started the ‘innovation’ stage of our story which means we are changing the story of Dear zoo by adding different characters. We have also enjoyed exploring the wildlife outside at school and bringing natural resources into the classroom to help us learn. Well done Seahorses!

Another week of very busy bumblebees! This week we were very excited to join our first house event in year 1 and 2 sports day. We had lots of fun designing our own flags, to support and cheer on our houses. We had our swimming showcase on Friday where we impressed our families with our swimming skills. Thank you to the swimming coaches who have taught us so much! For phonics we have learned 5 new sounds: c, k, u, b, f. We have also been trying really hard to blend words such as mad, sad, dad, using fred talks to support. In maths we have been exploring patterns, both visual and auditory. For writing, we have finished our owl babies story map! We had lots of fun making shadow puppets to retell the story.  

  Another exciting week has been enjoyed in the Caterpillar Class. Thank you to all families who were able to make the Swimming Showcase this week, the children were so happy to see you watching them learn in our pool and we hoped you liked seeing how amazing they are in the water. We all loved making posters to support our houses during the Year 1 and 2 Sports Day and then going along to watch and cheer as they all tried their best. In Phonics the Caterpillars have been blending the sounds they have learnt so far into words and have been using the magnet boards for word time. For Maths this week we began by looking at capacity and laughed at Mrs. Drake trying to get into a basket that was too small, then moved on to explore our knowledge of patterns using musical instruments to follow a beat. As part of our Talk for Write learning we became experts at re-telling the story before beginning to think about how we could change part of the story. Shadow Puppets were another highlight o...

This week in the Butterfly class, the children have been learning about capacity in Maths. We had fun deciding which size box was best for our teddy bears. We have also started to think about pattern and have been looking for patterns in our environment. We have extended the size of our art area to meet the artistic needs of our children! We have been so busy, designing and making some fabulous creations again this week. In Thai we learned about Wai Kru and spent time giving flowers to our teachers in a gorgeous ceremony yesterday. Well done, everyone! I look forward to another great Butterflytastic week next week! 

  It's been a very busy week for the Foxes. Well done to everyone for participating and doing their best on Sports Day. In English we have started our next writing genre: instructions. In maths we have been focusing on addition and learning about the commutative law. Finally in Science, we explored the stages of growth and compared how children are similar to their parents for animals. 

It has been a busy and exciting week in the Jellyfish Class. The children have been rehearsing lots for their role in the Wai Khu ceremony that was held on Thursday; the whole class had the opportunity to take part. We have been practicing mindfulness and relaxation with our rainbow breathing and yoga stories. Thank you for joining us for the swimming showcase as you saw the coaches do fantastic things with the children while encouraging and supporting them throughout their lessons. 

  COTTAGE CONSTRUCTION! This week, Year 2 Hedgehog enjoyed constructing cottages using a variety of recycled materials.  Cutting, sticking and taping was enjoyed by all. Will the cottages be strong enough to protect Little Red Riding Hood from the Big Bad Wolf? Only time will tell! Next week, the children will test the stability and strength of their cottages... Good luck Hedgehogs.

 Our week (25th-29th of September 2023) This week in Sea Turtles we have had lots of fun! W have enjoyed learning about and celebrating Wai Kru together, and giving flowers to our teachers! We worked hard in our swimming showcase this week to show our parents how much we have learnt about being confident, kicking our legs and moving through the water.  In Talk4Write this week we have been innovating and changing our story using our own ideas! We now have different animals in our story such as a bear, a cat, a hamster and a dolphin! We have also been doing some counting to 5 this week and showing numbers on our fingers. Great learning this week everyone!     

 This week the Daisy class have been super busy with all sorts of 'Very Hungry Caterpillar' activities! We are reading the story, singing lots of caterpillar songs, making colourful art related to the story, and learning the English names for colours and fruits. The children really love pretending to be a hungry caterpillar turning into a beautiful butterfly! 

This week in Woodpeckers the children have been busy innovating our class text, Goldliocks and the Three Bears. They have been using adjectives to describe the new villain in the story and putting them into sentences. In Maths, we have be learning how to subtract using concrete materials and writing the corresponding number sentences. The children painted beautiful pictures of flowers in Art, using primary and secondary colours. On Wednesday, the children enjoyed taking part in Sports Day and displayed great sportsmanship and resilience!  Well done on a great week Woodpeckers!

This week in Ladybirds has been our busiest one yet! We have had our amazing swimming showcase - a big shoutout to all the super swimmers we have in our class, and to the Ladybird adults who managed to pop by and watch. We also had great fun cheering on our house teams at the year 1 and 2 sports day, it was very exciting and we can’t wait for the Ladybirds to participate in similar events next year when they move into year 1. In maths we have been looking at comparing capacity and exploring different patterns. In phonics we have continued learning lots of new sounds and have even moved on to ‘Fred Talk, Read The Word’ - this is where we say the sounds in the word and try to blend them together to read the word, well done Ladybirds for putting in such a great effort with this. In Talk4Write we have finished our story map for Owl Babies, and the actions and storytelling is getting better and better. And to celebrate ‘World Sign Language Day’ we spoke about why some people use this form o...

  Dear Year 1 Robins Parents, We're excited to share highlights from this week's activities! In English, your children's creativity soared as they crafted a brand-new villain for our story. In Maths, they've been mastering subtraction, building strong numerical skills. And the excitement reached its peak on Wednesday when they competed in Sports Day – a fantastic display of their sportsmanship and enthusiasm! We're so proud of their accomplishments! Thank you for your continued support.

Nurturing Great Global Leaders Last week, our Year 12s identified and began to tame their inner critic. This is an essential skill for becoming a more effective leader. The Global Leaders course, led by our incredible University Counsellor, Ms. Holly Murray, provides a nurturing environment to develop this vital aspect of leadership. We revealed perfectionists, underminers, taskmasters, destroyers and many more. It was a real eye-opener for some and an incredible bonding experience for all to realise they are not alone in this experience. Understanding your inner critic enables you to recognize self-doubt and negative thought patterns that can hinder your decision-making and leadership style. By confronting these internal barriers, you can foster self-confidence and resilience, two qualities indispensable for guiding and motivating your team. Holly Murray's course offers practical tools and strategies to pinpoint and silence your inner critic. Through guided introspection and self-...

 Dear Parents and Guardians, We have had another productive week here at DBS. Last weekend we hosted the Denla Group swimming gala, a fun day with a high standard of competition. It is one of the advantages of being part of a group that our students get to take part in these activities. On Tuesday, we held the Cool 4 school workshop led by Marcel Pusey. It was very fun to end the day seeing our Pre-Prep and Prep students dancing on the stage and even our parents dancing at the end. On Thursday, we held our first open day of the year. Some parents commented on the politeness of our students and it is pleasing to see them making such a positive impression. Today, Mr Dunphy and I are gong to to visit the Beaumont Ruam Pattana School who we supported last year through our charity event. We are looking forward to seeing the impact of our donations and looking at how we can further establish links and support the school. This week we held the first of our parent briefings on residentials...

  Dear Parents and Guardians, As the weeks continue their unstoppable march through Term 1, we find ourselves gearing up for the much-anticipated November residentials. The excitement is palpable, not just among the students, but the staff as well. These trips represent more than just a break from the classroom; they offer our students invaluable life experiences that extend well beyond the academic sphere. I can fondly remember my residentials, with the most memorable being a ski trip to Austria in February of 1992. Although this was only a few months before my GCSE examinations, the school was assured in the belief that a well rounded education should include development of the students outside of the classroom. This was not my first residential, but it was my first time to mainland Europe, and also my first time overseas without my parents. Needless to say there was a lot of trepidation before the trip started, but that was all forgotten as soon as I waved goodbye to my parents ...

  Dear DBS Prep Parents, Time is flying in the world of DBS, and we have reached the end of week five already! The new student leaders were announced in today's assembly. I speak on behalf of all the staff by saying that we are very proud of everyone who has put themselves forward to take on a new role or responsibility this year. Students have demonstrated the DBS values already in going through this process: courage to put themselves forward integrity in respecting and following the fair and proper process humility by being gracious in both success and defeat generosity in helping others when needed empathy in supporting their friends and peers with kindness Over the coming weeks and months, we look forward to supporting our new leadership teams to bring their ideas to the table and further improve what we do at DBS. A huge highlight of this week was the Cool4School workshop on Tuesday. We were delighted to welcome Marcel Pusey for his second visit to DBS, and once again, he...

  Dear Pre-Prep Parents, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all the parents who joined us for the swimming workshop last week. It was heartwarming to see so many of you taking an active interest in your child's swimming journey. Your engagement and insightful questions made the workshop a resounding success. During the workshop, Mr. Bridges, our Director of Sports, and Mr. Green, one of our dedicated Swim Coaches, shared valuable insights into our approach to swimming in the Early Years. Your support and partnership in ensuring a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for your child are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you next week at the Nursery and Reception ‘Swim Showcase’ where you will be able to watch your child’s swimming lesson. Your child’s Class Teacher will send additional information for the session on Seesaw.  We understand that one common concern that arises during swimming lessons is wet hair. We want to assure you that we take your feedback...

"DBS celebrates the magic of books and meets an inspiring author! Discover more on our Author Visit and Book Fair, where students explore a world of literature, browse captivating books and unite with an author to ignite the flames of creativity and imagination. Find all the exciting details below."

We invite all Prep Parents to join our Prep Wellbeing Workshop on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 by Mr Ross Orton and Miss Rubani Sethi. Learn how we support your child's wellbeing at DBS and how you can do the same at home.

Join us at the DBS Farmer Market! 🍅🥕 Calling all nature enthusiasts, foodies, and families!  Get ready for a delightful day of fresh, locally grown produce and community fun!  Let's celebrate the beauty of sustainable farming and support our local growers. It's a family-friendly affair you won't want to miss! 

What a day it's been at DBS! Marcel, the founder of Cool4School, graced our campus for the second year running and took our Pre-Prep and Prep students on a vibrant musical journey. Blending diverse genres and energetic movement, he brought rhythms, grooves, and melodies alive, captivating young minds. It's days like these that underscore the vitality of music in our curriculum, and we're thankful to Marcel for sharing his passion with us.

 Meet Mrs Jennifer Drake, our new Early Year Teacher for the Academic Year 2023-34 Read more:  https://www.dbsbangkok.ac.th/jennifer-drake-early-year-teacher/

What an incredible day at the Denla Group Swimming Championship 2023-24!  Our schools, DBS Denla British School, Denla Phetkasem, and Denla Rama 5, have shown their aquatic talent and sportsmanship. 🏆🤝  Congratulations to all our swimmers for their outstanding performances! Until next time, let's continue to make waves and inspire greatness together. 🌊💙