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The children in Ladybird Class have been buzzing with excitement as they dive into preparations for our upcoming class assembly. They're eager to showcase their learning to you, and we can't wait for you to see their hard work and enthusiasm on display! In mathematics, we've embarked on an exciting journey exploring numbers above 10. The children have been actively engaged in learning how to identify and write these numbers, as well as understanding their composition. Through hands-on activities and interactive lessons, they're developing a strong foundation in numerical concepts.Our Talk4Write sessions have been filled with creativity as we've been innovating the beloved story "Farmer Duck". The children have been flexing their imaginations by changing the characters to different ones, adding their unique twists to the narrative. It's been wonderful to see their storytelling skills blossom! In Knowledge and Understanding of the World, our green thumbs...

  This week we have been working incredibly hard with our writing! After planning our own version of 'The King who banned the dark,' we wrote up each part of the story. It has been so great to see the foxes' writing stamina and we are looking forward to their hot write next week. In science we have been sorting items into whether or not they are light sources, which has led to a range of discussions about how we categorise them. 

This week in Otter class, we have been extremely busy planning and writing stories, based upon the narrative tale: The King who was Afraid of the Dark. We changed our character and the dilemma from the the main story. We then used our plan to write a story with a beginning, middle and ending.After finishing these stories as our practise run, we then moved onto planning our very own stories, based upon a character of our choice who is afraid of the light. We then planned the setting, dilemma and resolution and are ready to write up our new stories next week. In Maths, we learnt about volume and capacity, as well as understanding grams and kilograms, when thinking about Mass. We enjoyed recapping and looking at different types of stained glass windows in Art and discussed and reflected upon what sort of design would we create.

Good afternoon all, The Robins have had a great time this week exploring Diversity week. The children have enjoyed learning about different people and cultures from around the world. They have asked lots of questions and shown a real eagerness to learn. The children have written their Talk 4 Write story about 'My lost Teddy'. Their writing has come on leaps and bounds since term 1, the children have put in so much work into their stories, I am so proud of them. Have a fantastic weekend from the Robins!

  The Woodpeckers have been amazing writers this week. They have innovated our story ‘Where’s My Teddy?’ And written their own version independently. The children were very proud of their achievement and enjoyed sharing their stories with the rest of the class. In Maths this week, we have been focusing on using concrete materials to share into equal groups. During Jigsaw this week, we discussed how we can keep ourselves clean and safe at home. The children had to decide what objects and jobs they could do safely at home independently and which they need the support of an adult. As it has been Diversity Week this week, the children have been enjoying listening to stories about lots of different people and discussing how and why nobody is the same. I’m am so proud of how hard the Woodpeckers have worked this week - keep it up!

The Daisy class had so much fun engaging with our sensory herbs and soaps last week, that we decided to let more magic bubbles happen this week.  The children have been totally engrossed with scraping, peeling, chopping and mashing up our different herbs to make their own unique scents, as well as add them to our play dough! It's been a wonderful experience watching the children discover how different ingredients can combine to make new and exciting smells! This week, as part of Diversity Week, we have been reading lots of Elmer stories, as well as 'The Mixed Up Chameleon' by Eric Carle, and 'Rainbow Fish' by Marcus Pfister.  These stories remind us that no matter who we are, no matter how we look, where we come from or how we feel, we are all one big family that can offer a lot of love and kindness.  

Hedgehog Class In science we explored the question, 'Is all light the same?' by looking at different light sources and when they are used. We debated whether we would want all lights to be bright or if there times where a dim light would be best. Hedgehog also played 'light source charades', where we had to guess which light source someone was mimicking. In art we are continuing our learning of stained-glass windows. We explored an artist called Henri Matisse who was a famous french artist that was known for both his use of colour and his unique style. He made art that was for everyone and said " creativity takes courage ". Hedgehog class were inspired by his work and used this to draw connections into their own artwork. In maths this week we have been exploring litres. We used real life examples of containers to explore the different capacities. We enjoyed learning that 'taller' doesn't necessarily mean that it has more capacity/volume.  Super l...

To celebrate Diversity Week in the Jellyfish class we have read lots of stories about different people, how things look on the outside what is on the inside, what is important, and how being different is good. As always the children were so sweet in their ideas and constantly reminded us that they don't judge superficial things, but care deeply about kindness and fun. We should all feel very proud of them. We continued to observe the caterpillars in the classroom and gained some new ones on Monday. They have been munching their way through the leaves the children like to feed them and watch enthusiastically. 

This week has been a whirlwind of new learning opportunities and experiences in Butterfly class:) It has been wonderful to celebrate Diversity Week with the children. We read lots of books that helped the children understand how everyone is different- we like different things, we look different, we live in different family set ups, we are good at different things and we enjoy different things. The children did lots of artwork and played games to help them to understand this concept.  We have also loved using our new EY 'playroom', where the children have amazed us with their energy levels! They have been running, swinging, jumping and climbing together.  In maths, we have learnt to recognise and understand numbers 11-15 and continue to solve maths problems in a very practical way, using the farm animals to help us!  We have also been story-tellers, mummies, daddies, amazing musicians and problem solvers.  Well done, Butterflies! There is certainly never a dull moment...

  This week in Pufferfish class we have been learning all about diversity. The children have had lots of fun reading lots of different stories, thinking about the similarities and differences between themselves and their friends and why it is important to always be kind to everyone. They have also enjoyed doing experiments, cracking two different coloured eggs to see that they are the same on the inside. The children have also enjoyed lots of creative activities this week, painting their faces, role-playing superheroes and dancing with their friends. Well done Pufferfish on an excellent week!

For Diversity Week, the Tulips learned about Elmer the Elephant. Elmer is different from other elephants and the other elephants accept him for who he is. Elmer celebrates everyone's individuality and recognises that friendship and diversity can go hand-in-hand. In the Tulip Class, we read the book about Elmer and spoke about how everyone is different. We made lots of different elephants and explored different colours. We went on an adventure walk through the school - finding all of our siblings in the classroom. The Tulips had lots of fun seeing the big kids and the rest of the school. - The Tulip Class

  A busy week has raced by again for the Caterpillar Class and the highlight of our week has been performing in our class assembly. We were all super proud of the children and we hope you enjoyed watching them share all of their learning.   For Maths this week we have been looking at numbers beyond 10 and how they are composed, introducing the language of tens and ones and building on our comprehension of numerical ordering. The class have enjoyed looking after their seeds and watching to see how they are beginning to grow as part of their learning around understanding their world and they have shown responsibility by making sure their pot is watered and had sunlight each day. We have now completed our story map for Farmer Duck and can all confidently re-tell the story so we have moved onto the innovation stage where we start replacing characters and creating our own story. We have had lots of fun introducin

  This week, we have celebrated diversity week and learnt about the importance of loving our differences. We have discussed what people around the world look like and designed our own people in different ways to show diversity. Following our Talk 4 Write story The Very Hungry Caterpillar, we have continued learning about life cycles and have got some new caterpillar friends in our classroom to help. We have been fascinated watching them grow and make cocoons and are very excited for them to turn into butterflies! We are looking forward to more fun learning next week. 

  This week in the Dragonfly Class was filled with exciting learning experiences! We were thrilled to learn this week was our turn for working in the Woodworking Area! The children loved using hammers and saws to make amazing creations. Check out their completed works and photos of their woodworking journey on our sharing wall. In Maths this week, we dedicated our focus to mastering numbers up to 15, engaging in activities with tens frames and dienes to deepen our understanding. Through practice, we honed our counting skills with a 1:1 correspondence and worked diligently on writing our numbers with proper formation, laying a strong foundation for mathematical fluency. In our literacy journey with Talk4Write, we continued crafting our story map for Farmer Duck, immersing ourselves in the captivating tale. Additionally, we eagerly watched our seeds, eagerly anticipating their growth and learning about the wonders of nature firsthand. It's been a week full of exploration, growth, and...

This week we have been looking at the wonderful story Elmer by David McGee.  It is another book that has helped us explore colour but is also a positive story for Diversity week as it celebrates individuality and helps young children to talk about how we are all different.  We said goodbye to Miss Ploy this week and the children all thanked her for her hard work and dedication.  We have also warmly welcomed Miss Mary who has joined our class this week and is already building good relationships with the children. We hope you all have a lovely weekend. The Sunflower Team 

  What a wonderful week we have had in Magpie class! The children should be so proud of both their hard work and their attitude towards learning! In science this week, we have continued to think about sound and discussed different sources of sound. In Maths we have looked at division and have looked at grouping and sharing practically. The children have also completed their Where’s my Teddy big writes! Well done Magpies, you are fantastic!

  We've had a great week celebrating Diversity Week in Sea Turtles! We have been learning through ready and exploring many different texts such as 'That's not my name!', ''It's ok to be different' and 'Mixed'. These stories allowed for us to have some fantastic discussions about being different, accepting other's differences and how to show love. The children showed a great understanding about this! We have been busy with our phonics and have learnt sounds 'b' and 'f', as well as practising our blending skills excellently. We visited musicians at busker's corner; practised our swimming skills and also put on our best smiles for our school photos too! -- 

  This was a busy week for our Dragonflies as we learned all about our earth through time and sustainability during STEAM Week. The children were thrilled to kickstart the week with science experiments at our Pre Prep assembly and gained valuable knowledge about plastic consumption and recycling at the Trash Lucky presentation. In maths the children demonstrated their mastery of 3D shapes and had several "wow moments" during our maths talks. In Talk4Write, we carried on with our Farmer Duck story map, laughing as we repeated "how goes the work? Quack!" during our retell. We are thoroughly enjoying this story and are eagerly awaiting our field trip to the farm. 

Dear Parents and Guardians, We come to the end of a fantastic week at DBS. Yesterday we had our Year 3 and 4 production which I heard was fantastic but unfortunately was unable to attend due to other commitments. Last night we also welcomed students from the Beaumont Ruam Pattana School to our campus for games on our sports facilities followed by dinner. Today we held our eco-conference. I was blown away by the quality of our student speakers and the way that they could fluently talk about a range of complex environmental themes. For me it was a demonstration of the pillars we base our education on. Our students demonstrated academic excellence, Entrepreneurship, Wellbeing and Sustainability and Thai values in a global context and the music demonstrated the strength of our Enhanced British Curriculum. Well done to all of our students and staff who were involved in the planning and deliver of this event. Tomorrow morning we have an early start for the Pancake run. This is not how I usua...

  In an era where innovation and interdisciplinary skills reign supreme, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education has emerged as a beacon of success, preparing students for the dynamic and ever-evolving careers of the future. As we reflect on the recent STEAM Week, it becomes evident how this holistic approach to learning not only dominates the predicted careers market but also fosters a culture of innovation and sustainability. At the heart of STEAM Week were the dedicated efforts of our Mathematics and Computer Science faculty. Their commitment to nurturing young minds in the realms of logic, problem-solving, and computational thinking laid the foundation for success in diverse career paths. As we celebrated Pi Day during the week, it served as a poignant reminder of the significance of mathematical concepts in our daily lives and future endeavours. Gratitude is also owed to Dr. Eakkachai, Chair of the Department for Industrial Engineering at Mahi...

  Dear DBS Prep Parents and Guardians, Yesterday, we were taken on a magical mystery tour by our Year 3&4 students in their production, 'A Day in the Life'. The show was inspired by the music of The Beatles, and the vast array of activities we enjoy in a DBS school year. Every class took to the stage to share a scene and a Beatles song, accompanied by our superb staff band. The show felt like an incredible journey with some beautiful messages of courage, embracing challenges, working together, being open to learning and having fun! They ended the show with a united performance of one of my favourite songs, 'All You Need is Love,' underneath a surprise balloon shower and rapturous applause!! Congratulations to all the students, and thank you to the team of staff who enabled it to happen, and also to the parents for being a wonderful audience! This week, we celebrated STEAM week, thinking about how science, art, technology and maths enrich our lives. Students in Years...

  We've had an absolutely fantastic STEAM week filled with captivating activities that have ignited curiosity and creativity in our young learners.  Our week kicked off with an awe-inspiring assembly led by Katie McMillan. The theme centred around 'Time', and Katie wowed the children with a range of experiments. From balloon races powered by different methods to the grand finale of 'elephant toothpaste', where a chemical reaction created a foamy explosion, the children were utterly captivated. Their reactions were priceless, ranging from wide-eyed wonder to infectious laughter! This week, we welcomed Bangkok Soap Opera to our Pre-Prep, offering our children hands-on experience in soap making. The delightful scents wafting through the department were evidence of the joyous exploration happening within. We hope your children enjoyed crafting their own soaps and sharing this experience with you at home. A heartfelt thank you to the parents of our Nursery and Reception ...

A record breaking number of DBS students were entered into the UKMT Intermediate Challenge in February and we are proud of the huge number of students receiving awards in this prestigious and globally recognised competition.  Special congratulations to Marc (Year 10) for the 'Best in School award' both he and Karn (Year 9) qualify for the Cayley Olympiad this March.  At DBS all students are entered into the competition as we are passionate about offering opportunities for students to excel in Mathematics.

Year 1 and 2 have had an eventful time this week, as ‘Soap Opera Bangkok’ came to deliver a workshop for them as part of our STEAM week. Following the theme of ‘sustainability’ children in Years 1 and 2 learned all about the soap making process and had the opportunity to make their own bars of organic soap! The children had so many options to choose from for their powder base, essential oil for the scent and decorations for their soap bars. View Year 1 Gallery View Year 2 Gallery

Mr Sharma and Mr Hackett both organised a day of celebration of all things Mathematics and Pi Year 7 and Year 8 students had a highly contested Maths relay challenge and senior students have been cracking codes based on challenge questions given throughout the week. Finally, a special mention to Puth in Year 8 for being able to recite an incredible 204 digits of Pi, although he has some way to go to challenge the world record which stands at 70,000 digits. 😱

DBS STEAM Week 2024 got off to a flyer with an inspiring visit by Dr. Eakkachai Warinsiriruk from the Department of Industrial Engineering, Mahidol University.  After discussing the power of innovation in tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals, he worked with Yr 12 Physics students exploring the use of robotics and scanning in the field of medical sciences.

After an inspiring performance exploring 'We Are One', our Year 6 students are more connected than ever. Witnessing the beauty of unity on stage has ignited a deeper understanding of community within each of us. Well done, Year 6! Your performance was truly outstanding. You've shown incredible talent and heart, reminding us all of the power of unity and the beauty of community.  View Gallery

It was Denla's inaugural Badminton match and the pupils had a fantastic experience in their first ever match.  With some excellent quality on display, the boys found the first round of matches difficult but gained valuable experience in coming up against better players.  The Girls however won the match like "ducks to water" achieving some excellent results in both Singles and doubles. The game was played in both a friendly but competitive nature and overall I believe all pupils gained a lot of benefit from this match. A fantastic start for Under 15 Badminton View Gallery

We all witnessed a fantastic and memorable event during the 2024 DBS International Day before the mid-term break, organised by Mr. Apter.  Year 9C students celebrated Japan as their representative country. Year 9 students began to brainstorm ideas on how they could influence and engage the DBS community to share their enthusiasm for Japanese cultural knowledge during their preparation sessions. On the remembrance day, I shared  Sadako's story along with a peace message. Sadako, born in Hiroshima, attempted to create 1000 cranes with wishes for world peace. Inspired by Sadako's story, Year 9 students decided to create something meaningful with cranes. Mr. McCaul kindly offered to create a giant crane using solid materials as a beautiful art project. The Giant Crane was displayed in the foyer of D4 during the International Day event, and it was a collaborative effort involving Year 9C students  in its artistic decoration. The members of the Crane team were Teddy, Charming, ...