Chaofah City
Chaofah City
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HeadStart Celebrates Outstanding Academic Achievements
We are thrilled to announce the results of our 2026 A Level and AS Level Cohorts.
August 11th and 13th were exciting days in the HeadStart community; the former being results day for our Cambridge A/AS Level and Pearson BTEC examination results and the latter concluding results for last year’s Year 12 and 13 students with Pearson’s A/AS Level Art and EPQ results. Leading up to results day is always stressful for all involved. Internal questioning from staff and students alike on whether the countless hours of studying, support and interventions have had the desired results. So, how did we do?
We are proud to announce that the 2026 A Level and AS Level results are, once again, incredibly impressive across the board. Before we share the headline figures, we would like to congratulate students, teachers and the wider school community for contributing to another academically successful year. Across all A Level and AS Level exams, our Year 12 and 13 students obtained an incredible 47% A*/A (the global average is 29%) with 90% graded A to C and a 100% pass rate. Meanwhile, our BTEC students excelled, with 100% of candidates achieving a Merit grade or above and an incredible 83% gaining a Distinction or Distinction*. Finally, out of the 13 Sixth Form students completing the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), we are thrilled to announce that all students obtained either an A* or A grade! These are truly incredible results and will be difficult to surpass for our new Year 13 students.
As usual we would like to end by congratulating each individual student who pushed themselves throughout the year to obtain the best grades they could. The attached graphics celebrate the accomplishments of our highest achieving students, but as educators we also want to celebrate and congratulate students who overcame hurdles to achieve their results and those that surpassed expectations.
In closing, we would like to take this opportunity to offer thanks to all of you for your contributions to these successes, whether they were large or small. Results like these can only be produced by a strong school community. The banner on this page showcases some of the highest-achieving students of this academic year, but all of our students deserve praise for what they have achieved.
Get Moving with HeadStart Parent Fitness!
With a new school year come new opportunities to start afresh with our Parent Fitness community. Led by our very own Coach Jordi and her team of specialist practitioners, there's a daily schedule of fitness classes which are free for parents to attend. Registration is required at the Fitness Suite each morning on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the schedule below as well as daily times when the gym facilities in the Fitness Suite are available for parent use.
- Monday & Wednesday: 7:30am to 9:30am, and 3:30pm to 6:00pm
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30am to 9:30am, and 2:30pm to 6:00pm
- Saturday: 7:30am to 6:00pm
A quick safeguarding reminder: Our students always come first! If a PE lesson or student activity is being conducted inside the gym, we kindly ask that all parents wait outside until the students have completely finished their class and vacated the area before entering. Thank you for helping us keep our learning spaces safe and secure for students.
Parent Identification Policy
It has been great to see so many parents displaying their Parent Identification lanyards this week. This is an important aspect of our Safeguarding policies that ensures the safety and wellbeing of all our students, teachers and support staff and we sincerely appreciate the efforts of our parent community to comply with this policy.
As a reminder, while parents are able to enter the school by scanning their finger at the turnstiles, we also require all parents and visitors to wear their Parent Identification lanyard around their neck at all times while on campus. If for any reason you forget your Parent Identification, you can simply speak with our security team at the main entrance and receive a red Visitr Pass for your visit.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in helping to keep HeadStart a safe and welcoming school.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Parent Committee Coffee Morning
Welcoming all parents, both new and returning, to join the HeadStart Chaofah City Parent Committee for the first parent coffee morning of the new school year. Hosted at N1 Cafe & Green, this will be a great opportunity to forge new friendships and find out all there is to know about our woderful school community and the surrounding area!
Friday Market
We are excited to host our first Friday Market of the new school year next Friday, 4 September. This is a fantastic opportunity to support local businesses and student/parent initiatives with a range of products on offer. From baked goods to handmade crafts and promotions by local providers, there's something for everyone to explore. The market is open for business from 14:40 in the Atrium. We look forward to seeing you there.
Upcoming Meetings & Presentations
Parent Meeting: The Primary Curriculum and Homework at HeadStart
As Primary homeroom teachers begin assigning homework in Week 3, we invite parents to join our next parent meeting on Tuesday, 1st September at 8:30am in the Secondary Hall (4th Floor). During this informative meeting, members of our Primary team will introduce our key online homework platforms, demonstrate how to navigate them easily at home, and explain the educational rationale behind these digital tools. We will also share valuable insights into the HeadStart Primary curriculum.
UPrep Talk 1: Introduction to UPrep and Unifrog
We are delighted to invite you to our first UPrep Talk of the year on Wednesday 2nd September at 8:30am in the Secondary Hall at HSC. The same session will also be delivered at HSN on Wednesday 9th September at 8:30am , in the Indoor Learning Centre. This session will introduce UPrep and Unifrog and explain how we support students and families as they explore their options and prepare for life after HeadStart.
Programme:
- What are UPrep and Unifrog and how do they support students?
- How we help students explore careers, courses, countries and university pathways
- What the university journey looks like from Years 9–13
- How parents can support their child while allowing them to take ownership of the process
- Upcoming UPrep events, opportunities and support available to families
Whether your child is just beginning to explore their options or is already thinking about university and future careers, this session will provide a helpful overview of what to expect and how we can support you. We hope you can join us for this informative and friendly introduction to our UPrep programme. You can find out more about the Parent Programme here.
Meetings & Presentations
Extracurricular Activity Policy (ECAs), How to book and Parent Portal
The ECA Team was delighted to welcome a large group of new parents to our ECA Parent Meeting, where we introduced this year’s exciting programme, shared key updates, and walked families through the new booking tutorial.
The session was warmly attended, with parents engaging enthusiastically, asking questions, and gaining a clear understanding of the opportunities available to their children. It was a fantastic chance to connect, share information, and build excitement for the year ahead. The meeting also set the perfect tone for the ECA Fair that followed in the afternoon, where families had the opportunity to meet our fantastic External Providers and explore the wide range of activities on offer.
Parent Orientations
A warm welcome to our new families, and a huge welcome back to our returning parents and students! It was wonderful connecting with so many of you at our recent Parent Orientation meetings, including our dedicated Russian and Mandarin sessions. These gatherings are a vital part of our partnership and a great opportunity to align our goals for the year ahead.
During these sessions, we provided a core overview of school life, our shared values, and the essential daily routines designed to support your child’s wellbeing and academic success. If you have any questions about the topics covered, or if you need any assistance settling into the new term, please don't hesitate to reach out to our administration and academics teams—we are always here to help!
Russian First Language Parent Information Session
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our Russian First Language Parent Information Session. It was a wonderful opportunity to welcome both new and returning families to our school community, to share our vision for the Russian programme, including what we teach, how we teach it, and how we support each child’s language journey. As promised, please find attached the presentation with the key materials. We wish you a successful and inspiring new school year ahead!
На прошлой неделе состоялось первое родительское собрание, посвящённое преподаванию русского языка как родного. Мы были очень рады новым знакомствам и тёплой встрече с друзьями школы! В ходе собрания мы рассказали о подходах к обучению, о структуре занятий и о том, как выстраивается работа на уроках, чтобы каждый ребёнок чувствовал поддержку и интерес к языку, а также поделились планами на этот учебный год. Высылаем презентацию с основными материалами встречи. Благодарим за внимание и доверие. Желаем плодотворного и успешного учебного года!
Mandarin First Language Parent Information Session
We were delighted to host our Mandarin First Language Parent Information Session. It was a wonderful opportunity to welcome many new families to our school community, provide insights into our First Language programme, and address parents’ key questions and queries. Thank you to all the families who attended for their warm engagement and support.
本周四，我校成功举办了中文第一语言家长交流会。我们非常高兴迎来了许多新家庭的加入。会上，教师团队详细介绍了学校的第一语言课程项目，并就家长们关心的热点问题进行了深入解答。本次会议的演示幻灯片已附于文末附件中，供您查阅参考。非常感谢各位家长的积极参与和对学校工作的大力支持！
Meet the Team
A warm welcome from our new Head of Foundation & Primary
Kristopher Davis | Head of Foundation & Primary (Chaofah City Campus)
I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Head of Foundation and Primary at HeadStart City Campus! Having spent the last six years as the Head of Primary at an international school in Malaysia, I am thrilled to begin this next chapter within the vibrant and welcoming HeadStart community.
Moving to HeadStart is a journey I am sharing with my family, and I am joined here at HeadStart by my wife, Steph, and our daughter, Orla. Steph (or Mrs Davis!) is a Chemistry teacher in the Secondary School, and Orla has just started her exciting journey in Year 2. As a family, we have been grateful to experience the warmth from the community and are excited to immerse ourselves in the rich culture, natural beauty, and warmth of Thailand.
Joining the HeadStart family is a privilege and I am eager to work closely alongside our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and happy students to build upon the fantastic progress the school has made in recent years. At the heart of my educational philosophy is a belief in the power of a strong, collaborative community to support every child in reaching their full potential. While academic excellence remains a vital priority, I believe a great education must nurture the whole child by going far beyond the traditional classroom setting. School should be a place that sparks natural curiosity, fosters independence, and helps develop well-rounded, resilient young people who are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
This academic year brings exciting developments for our Foundation and Primary School. I am really looking forward to collaborating with our teaching teams to further enhance our curriculum and assessment practices, particularly with our new initiatives across English, Computing, and PSHE. We look forward to sharing these developments and their impact on learners as the year progresses Alongside these academic enhancements is an unwavering focus on the pastoral side of school life. Ensuring our children feel safe, valued, and emotionally supported creates the essential foundation upon which all learning and personal success are built.
You will no doubt see me in the Atrium area each morning so please do stop to say hello if you are able to! I look forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks and sharing a positive, and successful year ahead together!
Celebrating 15 Years of Outstanding Service
The heart of HeadStart International School has always been its people. As our community has grown from a single, humble campus to the thriving international environment we are today, we owe our success to the unwavering dedication of our longest-serving team members. These remarkable individuals have not only witnessed our transformation but have actively helped build the warm, supportive atmosphere our students and parents experience every day. This week, we celebrate two incredible members of our HeadStart family who have been with us for 15 years, sharing their journeys of professional growth, resilience, and lifelong learning.
Khun pan (pan kattamat) | housekeeping
Khun Pan has been part of the HeadStart family since 2011, when the school was still located at its original campus with only a few hundred students and a housekeeping team of just six people. Over the years, she has witnessed the remarkable growth of the school, transitioning to our current facilities and becoming a thriving community with more than 1,000 students and a housekeeping team of more than 20 members.
For Khun Pan, HeadStart is much more than a workplace; it is a family. It is a place where she has shared many years of challenges and memorable experiences with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents. One of the things she appreciates most is the care and value the school's founding team has always shown towards its staff. This sense of appreciation and belonging has made her feel deeply connected to HeadStart throughout her journey. With two years remaining until her retirement, Khun Pan continues to feel a strong connection to the school. For her, HeadStart will always be a defining part of her life story.
Khun Nam (Porntip Pornpirom) | Accounting
Khun Nam began her journey with HeadStart in March 2011, a time when the school was laying the foundations for its future growth. Starting in the Purchasing Department when the team was small, processes were carried out manually, and everyone supported one another across different roles. As the school expanded and systems became more structured, Khun Nam grew alongside the organisation. From supporting documentation and payroll, she gradually developed her expertise and moved into the Accounting Department.
Over the past 15 years, she has experienced the transition from paper-based processes to the streamlined procurement systems we use today. Her journey has required immense dedication, accuracy, and resilience, especially when managing the demanding workload across both the City and Cherngtalay campuses. However, Khun Nam views every challenge as an opportunity to learn. Her commitment has been widely recognised, including receiving an Outstanding Employee Award. Today, as Accounts Payable Manager, she uses her 15 years of experience to guide and support her team. Khun Nam embodies the HeadStart motto, "Inspiring a Love of Learning", continuously using every experience to develop herself. With deep confidence in the future of HeadStart, she hopes to continue growing alongside the organisation until her retirement.
Welcome Back To School
A Colourful Start to the New School Year
It was great to see so many smiling faces and colourful house shirts as we welcomed back our students, teachers and school community for the first day of the new school year on Friday! There is so much to look forward to this academic year and we can't wait to share our stories with you!
ECA News
ECA Outside Providers' Fair
What a fantastic turnout at the HeadStart Chaofah City Campus ECA Fair! Our External Providers, offering ECAs both on and off campus in partnership with HeadStart, welcomed hundreds of parents and students eager to learn more about the exciting opportunities available this year. From Dynamic Kidz and Formula Fun STEM Racing to LAMDA, Martial Arts, Dance, Robotics, and many more specialist programmes, there was something to inspire every child.
A big thank you to all of our providers, families, and students for making the event such a success. We can't wait to see our ECAs in action this year!
ACADEMY News
New School Year, New Sporting Opportunities
All HeadStart Sports Academies (Football, Swimming and Basketball) begin on Monday 31 August. Following the academy tryout sessions this week, all parents should have received confirmation of their child's place in their respective academies. For any students who did not make it, do not despair! Next week, on Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September, each of our academies will hold further tryouts for our Panthers Pathways and Aqua Cubs teams.
To learn more about our dedicated team of Academy Coaches and check the schedule for this term's sessions, check out the graphics below:
CAPA News
CAPA HeadStars Shine!
A huge congratulations to all 18 students who took part in the HeadStart Dance Company Group B audition! We were incredibly impressed by the talent, energy, and dedication shown throughout the audition. Following the audition, 6 students have been selected for Group B, while another 6 students have been invited to join Group C. Congratulations to all of you on this achievement! To everyone who auditioned, thank you for your hard work, courage, and commitment to dance.
Remember, every audition is an opportunity to grow, learn, and challenge yourself. Keep dancing, keep improving, and most importantly, keep enjoying what you do! -Dance Coach Team
Secondary
Setting The Stage For Great English Lessons
What better way to introduce our new English teachers to the team than having a range of students reflect on what works well in English lessons and how they learn best?
Brilliant Minds Bounds for Bangkok!
As they head up to Bangkok for the Global Round, we wish our World Scholars the very best of luck. Keep your wits sharp and your smiles bright!
Success Outside of School
A New Year Begins: Flag-Raising & Celebrating Student Success
Our opening Monday morning flag-raising ceremony for this academic year was led by Luukbua and Ryu raising the flag. The proceedings were guided by Alicia and Vlad, who step up from their previous roles as Deputy Head Girl and Boy to lead the student body in their final year at HeadStart. We wish all of our students a productive and successful year ahead!
As we kick off this new academic year, we'd also like to send a quick and warm reminder that we absolutely love celebrating our students' achievements beyond the classroom! Whether it’s a sports trophy, a music grading, a special talent, or an exciting community project, please don't hesitate to share your child's out-of-school success stories with us so we can feature and celebrate them right here.
Promotions from around the Island
Important Dates
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Parent Fitness
Running Club (meet on track)
HeadStart provides complimentary use of the Fitness Gym for parents every weekday morning from 07:30-09:30 and in the afternoon from 14:30-18:00.
Classes run from 8:00-9:00am. To join, sign the list at the gym entrance or speak to a trainer. Available strictly for HeadStart parents only.
