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Pre-Prep Movie Night was an oceanic extravaganza as we dived into the heartwarming tale of Finding Nemo! From the moment the lights dimmed, our young adventurers embarked on a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and valuable life lessons. The underwater world came alive on the big screen as Nemo, Dory, and a cast of colorful characters captured our imaginations. The evening wasn't just about entertainment; it was an opportunity for our young learners to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories together. It was heartwarming to see friendships deepen and new connections formed as students shared popcorn and giggles. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this underwater adventure! Your enthusiasm and energy made the event truly special. Keep an eye out for future Pre-Prep Movie Nights and get ready for more magical moments ahead. Until then, just keep swimming! 🐠🎬

We welcomed teams from Shrewsbury, Kings College and Bangkok Prep. It was a brilliant morning with lots of fantastic netball from all teams.  Our first game was against Kings College. The girls quickly formed a good rhythm with moving the ball down the court and the defence worked hard for the turnovers. The final score was 12-0 to DBS!  Going in to our second game, we were slightly nervous due to our narrow loss against Shrewsbury. However, the girls very quickly put this behind them and took a comfortable lead ahead of Shrewsbury.  The second half caused some nail biting moments were Shrewsbury managed to equalise and then score an additional goal!! It all went down to the last 20 seconds where Niamh scored a goal to secure us a draw for the game. Our final game was against Bangkok Prep.  The girls played brilliantly, demonstrating fantastic defending and lots of great movement on the court which lead to a final win.  The final placings were determined by goal...

We had the pleasure of hosting our Pre-Scholars Breakfast, a celebratory event where we formally awarded the title of Pre-Scholar to students in Years 3-6 who have reached very competitive benchmarks in their academic performance.  It was a wonderful occasion as we presented awards and books to our students, recognising their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments.  Congratulations to our first group of Pre-Scholars. View Gallery

Our DBS students had an absolute blast hunting down all the eggs with their friends at the Easter Egg Hunt!  Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and made it such a memorable event celebrating the spirit of Easter! 🌷💫  Let's cherish these egg-citing memories and look forward to more adventures together! 

 🎭 Bravo, Year 5! 🌟 What an enchanting performance of "The Tempest"!  From Prospero's magical spells to Ariel's ethereal presence, every moment was captivating. The students truly brought Shakespeare's classic to life with their passion and talent.  Kudos to the cast, crew, and teachers for their hard work and dedication.  🎭✨

They were lucky enough to feed buffalo, plant rice, hold chickens and touch toads! They also learnt how to make their own ice-lollies, ate a delicious lunch and spent time sliding down mud slides and chasing their friends through a waterfall of bubbles!  We heard a couple of our children telling each other that they were experiencing “the best day ever”! What a wonderful way of helping the children’s learning come alive and to make sense of the world around them.  We all look forward to a break now and some time with our families, ready to come back to school feeling refreshed, energised and ready for many more new adventures.

This week in the Dragonfly class was packed with exciting activities and valuable learning moments. We kicked off with a memorable trip to Pa Jeep Farm, where we fed a friendly buffalo, made delicious popsicles, enjoyed a thrilling mud slide, and danced under foam showers. Back in class, we honed our counting skills up to 20 through engaging partner games with Numicons. Our Easter Egg hunt in the Mini Dragons garden was filled with anticipation, especially as we searched eagerly for the elusive golden egg. Wrapping up the week, our DBS Songkran celebration was a blend of reverence and fun, with a water pouring ceremony and joyful water play with obstacle games.  It's been a week of adventure, learning, and joyful moments in our Dragonfly class!

What a busy week to end our incredible term of learning! The children (and adults) were delighted to go on a trip to Pa Jeep Farm. They were lucky enough to feed buffalo, plant rice, hold chickens and touch toads! They also learnt how to make their own ice-lollies, ate a delicious lunch and spent time sliding down mud slides and chasing their friends through a waterfall of bubbles! We heard a couple of our children telling each other that they were experiencing “the best day ever”! What a wonderful way of helping the children’s learning come alive and to make sense of the world around them. We all look forward to a break now and some time with our families, ready to come back to school feeling refreshed, energised and ready for many more new adventures. Thank you to our Butterfly families for continuing to support your children at home. We love to see their progress and are so proud of them all. Enjoy the break together.  Mrs Grassi, Miss Pa and Miss Chawi xxx  

The Robins have had a great last week to term! We had a fantastic time in our Easter Egg hunt this week, our very own Techin won the chocolate prize by finding the purple egg! The children also had an amazing time in our Songkran festivities, they have worked so hard this half term so fully deserved to enjoy themselves today. I am so proud of all the Robins, they have made so much progress over term 2, I can't believe how close we are to the end of Year 1. They have deserved their break and I hope you all have a fantastic Songkran! Best wishes, Mr. Ashmore and Miss Ploii

 The Woodpecker class have had a busy but exciting week at school! On Monday, the children enjoyed our Teddy Bears Picnic and have written fantastic recounts of the morning. In Maths, they have been learning about finding a quarter of a shape, object and quantity - using concrete materials to support their learning. In Art they produce beautiful drawings of reflections using coloured pencils and oil pastels. They thoroughly enjoyed the Easter egg Hunt on Thursday and worked well in their house teams to collect as many eggs as possible. It was great to see them enjoy the Songkran celebrations today, they had lots of fun with their families and friends. Well done Woodpeckers - have a relaxing and enjoyable Songkran holiday!

  It's been an incredibly busy term and to conclude Term 2 we had a lot of exciting celebrations taking place this week. Throughout the week, the Foxes have worked so hard especially as they learned, planned and wrote their own version of the poem, 'What is Pink?' In Science we concluded our unit on light by discussing the importance of sun safety and both the benefits and drawbacks of being in the sun. Finally, our Easter Egg hunt on Thursday was filled with a lot of excitement and competitiveness whilst on Friday we ended the term with a puppet show and Songkran celebrations. Have a lovely Songkran break and we look forward to seeing the Foxes in the final term! 

This week we have been having a lot of fun outdoors and in!  We have been exploring even further into the Mini Dragons garden, looking for spiders, bugs, birds and butterflies! Inside, we have discovered the magic of water beads, and have loved scooping, pouring and filling these little beads into various containers. We went on a super fun Easter Egg Hunt outside on Wednesday and learnt to sort the colours of our house shirts! We are excited for Songkran and enjoying a nice holiday with our families, before welcoming new friends to our class in Term 3. Happy Holidays!  

This week in Otter class, to bring our Spring term to a close we have been working on a variety of different aspects. In English, we learnt a poem about colours, and practised how to make rhyming couplets. We now know that a rhyming couplet is when 2 words have the same sound at the end of the word but the words do not need to be spelt the same. In Maths, we finished off the term with our learning assessments, and continued to learn about statistics, focusing on pictograms. Pictograms are a great way for us to show data using pictures! In Art we created our stained-glass window designs, using felt tip pens and laminating sheets. It has bene really fun learning about the origin of where these windows came from and how they were created.

Hedgehog Class It's been a busy week in Hedgehog class as we end term 2. The Hedgehogs learned about poetry styles and wrote their own version of 'What is Pink?'. In Science, we finished our light unit, focusing on sun safety. On Thursday, our Easter egg hunt was filled with excitement as they searched for the winning egg.  Have an amazing Songkran break, and I look forward to seeing the Hedgehogs back for the final term!

  An amazing end to the term this week with the wonderful Songkran activities from today. We hope you enjoyed the puppet show and we all had so much fun with the water pouring and water activities and games. This week also saw Reception going on a trip out to Pa Jeep Farm where the children were able to interact with animals such as buffalo, worms, toads, chicks and ducks followed by lots of fun play on the mud slide and in the bubbles. What a fantastic end to our work with the story Farmer Duck. We are excited to find out what our next story will be. Another fun activity was the house Easter Egg Hunt where we all worked together in our houses to find the hundreds of eggs scattered around our corridor.   In Maths this week we continued our number journey looking at numbers up to 20 and practicing making those numbers with objects, numicon and writing them independently. Our writing focus used our experience at Pa Jeep Farm and it was nice to look at all the photos and pick out...

  We have had a fantastic last week full fun activities. We loved our Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, our trip to the butterfly garden and our Songkran celebrations. We are looking forward to a long holiday and can’t wait to share what we did with our friends when we come back to school. Happy Songkran everyone! 

  We had a fun week of celebrations in the Tulip class! On Wednesday, we had an Easter Egg Hunt. The Tulips had lots of fun finding eggs in their house colours and sorting them into buckets. Throughout the week we celebrated Songkran with colourful activities. It was great to experience Songkran and attend the Puppet Show with them on Friday. The Tulips have had such a great first term at DBS and we are very proud of the big steps they have taken. We know they will make many more! - Miss Taryna, Miss Angel, and Mr. Gino

  The last week of term has been full of celebration.  On Wednesday the children had great fun taking part in an Easter Egg Hunt in the garden where they searched for egg the same colour as their house shirt. We also spent the week preparing for our Songkran Celebration on Friday.  The children helped to make lots different decorations for the classroom and hallway.  On Friday we started the day with a visit to the Araya Hall where the children watched the amazing Joe Louis Puppet Show.  We then returned to the Mini Dragons area where the children showed their respect during a water pouring ceremony. We hope you all have a wonderful Songkran.  We look forward to seeing you all back in the Sunflower Class on 22 April.  The Sunflower Team 

What a fantastic week it's been in the Ladybird Class! We kicked things off with a memorable trip to Pa Jeep Farm, where the children got their hands dirty planting rice, discovered the ins and outs of farm life, and even got to feed and cuddle some adorable animals. It was the perfect tie-in to our current Talk4Writing story, "Farmer Duck," and the highlight? Spotting a duck straight out of the pages of our book! Midweek, we embarked on an exciting Easter egg hunt that had everyone buzzing with excitement. And as the week drew to a close, we celebrated Songkran with reverence and joy. From offering blessings to the Buddha to being captivated by a mesmerising Thai puppet show, and finally, engaging in water-play festivities to mark the occasion in true Songkran style, it's been a week filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories.  Have a lovely break from school and I will see you all on 22nd April.  Miss Dobson

What an amazing week! We had a fantastic Easter hunt on Wednesday, looking for eggs to match our house colours. Well done to all the children for finding all the eggs. We also had a lovely time at the butterfly garden on Thursday, learning lots about the butterflies and seeing so many of them in the beautiful gardens. Today we have had an amazing time celebrating the start of Songkran. The children loved watching the puppet show and even got to touch some of the puppets. The children then took part in the water pouring and did a wonderful job. We then enjoyed lots of amazing water activities and got very wet! Well done Pufferfish. Have a lovely break and I look forward to seeing you soon!

We have had the busiest week in the Jellyfish class with many activities, like an Easter Egg Hunt, our first Nursery outing, and a Songkran Super Day. What fun!  The children got to show what they had learned about the butterfly life cycle and were very confident sharing the knowledge with the guides at the butterfly garden.  We are all ready to spend a few quiet days before the celebrations begin again. I wish you all a fun and relaxing Thia New Year's Celebration. 

  What a busy week we have had in Bumblebee class!  We started off our week with a trip to Pa Jeep Farm. We observed, fed, and learned how to take care of many different farm animals, such as buffalo, chicks, ducks, frogs, and even worms! We made our own ice lollies and we planted rice using the Thai traditional method. Then it was time to get dirty and wet, with a mudslide and foam party! On Thursday we competed in a house easter egg hunt, where we sported our house colours collecting as many eggs as we could for our team.  And of course, on Friday we celebrated Songkran. We visited the Buddha statues to make merit, watched an engaging Joe Louis Puppet Show, and enjoyed many different water play activities.  As well as this we have engaged in our normal learning activities, such as maths, writing, and phonics!  To our parents and families, have a lovely Songkran break and we are so excited to welcome you all back for another amazing term!

  For our final week in school before Songkran, we have had many events! We have been to see the Year 5 show in the black box which was very exciting. On Wednesday we took part in a brilliant Easter Egg Hunt outside, and the children found lots of eggs! On Thursday we took a special school trip to the Bangkok butterfly garden and insectarium where we learnt more about different types of caterpillars and butterflies, and were excellent butterfly explorers! We have enjoyed getting wet on Friday as part of our Songkran day, as well as wearing lovely colourful outfits to celebrate this. In phonics we have learnt the sounds “h” and “r” and are beginning to blend sounds together more everyday. We have had a fab term and we can’t wait to see everyone after a well deserved break. Well done sea turtles!

  We have had a fantastic last week in Magpie class this week! It started with our teddy bear picnic which the children loved! The children then completed a wonderful piece of writing recounting what they got up to with their teddies. We then had our Easter Egg hunt. The children excitedly searched for the eggs that matched the colour of their house. We then celebrated Songkran today with a lovely puppet show this morning and then great water activities this morning! Have a lovely holiday everyone!

 Dear Parents and Guardians, This week we held our first Pre-scholars breakfast where our first set of Pre-Scholars were awarded their certificates, badges and reading list. This is another step in us improving our scholar and pre-scholar programme to move them emphasis towards their academic benefit and how they can benefit the rest of the student body. We had another parent foodtasting session this week with one of my favourite dishes on the menu, Khao Soi Gai! Thank you to the parents who attended. Yesterday we had some excellent 6th Form and Year 11 Drama examination performances. The standard was exceptionally high. This was a busy week for our drama department as we prepare for our senior production next week. Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Beaumont Foundation golf event dinner where along with some DBS parents we presented a cheque for 282,844 Baht. This has been another great year for charity and we have also raised a substantial amount for Rainbow house to...

Leadership has been very much the hot topic of the week in meetings and with the leadership scholarship interviews occuring today.  Leadership is an art that transcends mere management; it embodies vision, inspiration, and the ability to drive change. Within the realm of leadership, there exists a diverse array of styles, each with its unique approach and impact. In the dynamic landscape of global business, nurturing great leaders is paramount for sustained growth and success. At DBS, the emphasis on cultivating exceptional leaders not only fosters organisational resilience but also drives innovation and fosters a culture of excellence. In the competitive landscape of globalised economies and labour markets, the role of leadership cannot be overstated. DBS recognises that developing great leaders is essential not only for driving performance but also for fostering a positive organisational culture and contributing to the greater good of society. Reflecting over the past four weeks ...

Dear Prep School Parents and Guardians, It is always a delight to reflect on highlights from the past week in the Prep School. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting our Pre-Scholars Breakfast, a celebratory event where we formally awarded the title of Pre-Scholar to students in Years 3-6 who have reached very competitive benchmarks in their academic performance. It was a wonderful occasion as we presented awards and books to our students, recognising their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. Congratulations to our first group of Pre-Scholars. Across the Prep School, our students have demonstrated fantastic focus and resilience, approaching their half-term assessments with a calm and determined mindset. This is a testament to their commitment to academic excellence and their willingness to apply their learning. I have been pleased to notice how confidently our students are taking assessments in their stride. Assessments are not something to fear as they give both teachers an...

I would like to say a very big thank you to all the parents who joined us for the food tasting event over the past three weeks, provided by Food House. Your participation not only provided valuable insight into your children's dining experience but also allowed for  discussions and inquiries directly with our food providers. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to continually enhance the dining experience for our students. We kindly request that you take a moment to complete the feedback form, ensuring that your input guides us in maintaining the highest standards of service. Looking ahead to next week, we have an exciting lineup of events planned for our Pre-Prep children. Reception students are eagerly anticipating their trip to Pa Jeep Farm on Tuesday, while Nursery children are excited about their visit to the Bangkok Butterfly Garden on Thursday. These outings promise to be enriching experiences for our young learners, fostering curiosity and exploration.  On Th...

Last Thursday, 21 March, DBS Denla British School hosted the first-ever Denla Dance Meet!  Young dancers from across five different international schools in Bangkok came together to showcase their talent, passion, and creativity.  Our DBS dancers represented the school with incredible enthusiasm, dedication, and skill. We're incredibly grateful to our professional external judges for sharing their expertise and time with us.  We also celebrate some fantastic results for our DBS competitors!  This success underscores the growing dance community at DBS, and we're excited to continue supporting our dancers as we expand our dance provision within the school. View Gallery