Chaofah City
Chaofah City
PHUKET SUNSHINE VILLAGE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Making a Lasting Difference Together
We are incredibly proud to announce the launch of our annual fundraising campaign in support of Phuket Sunshine Village Foundation (or PSV)! As a core part of our commitment to the local community, this initiative brings our entire school family together to make a tangible, lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most. Whether it’s through upcoming homeroom activities, student-led events, or direct family sponsorships, every effort counts. This campaign is a wonderful opportunity to teach our students the value of sharing their good fortune while strengthening our ties with the wider Phuket community. Let’s come together, get involved, and make this our most impactful drive yet!
We are aiming high this year with a target of raising 5,000 THB per homeroom class, enough to provide essential supplies for a PSV child for one year! Reaching this goal means we can sponsor more children than ever before, offering them the vital care and opportunities they need to thrive. The official campaign kicks off on Tuesday 20 October, and there will be plenty of exciting ways for students, parents, and staff across both campuses to participate. Please watch our launch video below to see what this initiative is all about and learn how your contributions can transform lives. Get ready to show your incredible generosity and school spirit—together, we can bring sunshine to those who need it most!
OUR LEGACY OF GIVING
Before we look ahead to this year's ambitious targets, we want to pause and celebrate the incredible impact our HeadStart community achieved over the past twelve months. Your unwavering generosity during our charity drives has already transformed countless lives across Phuket.
Nurturing Phuket Sunshine Village
Our partnership with the Phuket Sunshine Village Foundation has always been a cornerstone of our community efforts. Last year, our school family rallied together to raise an incredible 650,038 THB through homeroom activities and direct sponsorships. These vital funds went directly toward providing essential daily supplies, educational materials, and a safe, nurturing environment for the children in their care. The success of last year's campaign proved what we can achieve when we unite for a common cause. Check out some of the heartwarming moments from last year's events in the gallery below as we prepare to make an even bigger difference this year!
24 Hours of True Impact
Our philanthropic reach also extended to the Life Home Project Foundation through our grueling but rewarding 24 Hours to Make a Difference sports charity event. Thanks to the monumental efforts of our participants and sponsors, we successfully raised 355,700 THB. This funding was immediately put to work, entirely covering the costs of urgent renovations to the LHPF facilities—including new drainage systems, safe activity areas, and bedroom improvements. We are thrilled to share the official impact report from the charity detailing exactly how your donations improved the children's daily lives.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October Half-Term Sports Camps at Cherngtalay Campus
Make the most of the upcoming half-term break! From the 12th to the 14th of October, we are hosting an exciting lineup of sports camps at our Cherngtalay Campus. Whether your child wants to shoot hoops, score goals, or build their confidence in the water, we have a program for them:
- Basketball Camp (Years 3 to 9): Enjoy fun basketball sessions where players can develop their skills, with medals and prizes to be won.
- Football Camp (Ages 6 to 11): Join fun and competitive football sessions led by UEFA Licensed Coaches, with medals and prizes up for grabs.
- Swim Camp (Year 5 and up): A great mix of fun and competitive swimming for older students.
- Swimming Lessons (Preschool to Year 4): Fun and engaging beginner swimming lessons tailored for our younger students.
Please review the posters below for full details on daily schedules, pricing, and specific requirements. To secure your child's spot, please use the registration link provided below each poster. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
October Half-Term Mini Camps 2026
Make the most of the school break with our exciting October Half-Term Mini Camps at our Chaofah City campus! Running from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 October (09:00 to 14:00), we are offering an active, engaging lineup of three-day holiday programmes.
Students can choose from Tennis, Robotics, Tech Skills (Coding & AI), Chess and Hobby Crafts.
Whether your child is keen to build motorized robots, master tactical moves on the chessboard, smash aces on the tennis court, or code their own digital games, they are in for an action-packed break full of creativity, new skills, and lasting friendships! Explore the flyers below for full schedules, age groups, and pricing, or book early to secure your child's place!
Halloween Stay & Play!
Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fun, costumes, and creativity! We are thrilled to invite all our Preschool, Early Years, and Reception parents to our Halloween-themed Foundation Stay & Play. Join your little ones in the Foundation ILC on Thursday, 29 October from 08:30 to 09:30 for a fun session of sensory play, creepy crafts, and interactive games. This is a wonderful opportunity to share in your child's learning environment, celebrate their daily discoveries, and build meaningful connections within our school community. Whether you come as a wicked witch, a friendly ghost, or a cute black cat, we encourage everyone to dress up and make some monstrously magical memories together. We can't wait to see your fantastic costumes!
Get Ready for the Annual Secondary Halloween Disco!
Get ready for a spooktacular evening! Our Secondary Student Leadership Team is thrilled to invite all Year 7-13 students to our annual Halloween Disco on Thursday 29 October, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at our Chaofah City campus. It promises to be a frightfully fun night packed with games, dancing, activities, and fantastic prizes for the best costumes. Plus, our brilliant BTEC Business students will be serving up special themed drinks and snacks, so don't forget to bring a little pocket money to enjoy the terrifyingly tasty treats on offer!
To secure a spot, parents must register their child via the Google Form by Thursday 22 October. Please note that this is an exclusive, students-only event (no outside guests or outside drinks permitted, as plenty of refreshments will be provided). We can't wait to see the incredible array of costumes and celebrate a thrilling Halloween together. Just remember to arrange pick-up from the main entrance promptly at 8:00 PM.
Join the Child-Watch Phuket 23rd Run for Children!
Looking for a meaningful way to get active this November? The HeadStart community is warmly invited to participate in the upcoming Child-Watch Phuket 23rd Run for Children on Sunday 8 November 2026! Whether you’re an experienced runner tackling the 10km route or looking for a fun 3.5km morning jog with the family, this event is a fantastic opportunity to support a great local charity. Over the years, our dedicated parents, students, teachers, and staff have shown wonderful HeadStart spirit by participating in this annual event. Let's lace up our running shoes and turn out in force once again!
Event Details
- Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
- Time: 05:00 AM (race start time 5:40am for 10km, 5:50am for 3.5km race)
- Location: Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus
- Entry Fee: 350 Baht
PE & Sports
Thanyapura Swim Meet
Congratulations to all our Aqua Panther swimmers who competed at the Back to School 2026 Swim Meet this past weekend! A big round of applause to the 20 athletes who achieved personal bests in every single event they swam. Special recognition goes to Fima (9 Blue, Chaofah City), Sergei (10 Yellow, Chaofah City), and our 9–10 Girls 200m Freestyle Relay team (Jess and Katie from Cherngtalay, and Alisa and Mimi from Chaofah City) for taking 1st place in their events!
New SCM Team Records!
Congratulations to our swimmers who broke 8 Aqua Panthers SCM team records!
Daniil
Selina
Katie
Rita
Masha
Languages Department
Calligraphy, Coasters, and Culture: Celebrating Mandarin Language Day
On 3 October 2026, we celebrated Mandarin Language Day at HeadStart Chaofah with a range of fun and engaging activities. Students and parents explored the traditions and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival while taking part in a variety of hands-on cultural activities. A special thank you to Yang Haoda (Andrew), who led the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Workshop, introducing participants to the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting and showcasing many of his own artworks. Participants also enjoyed making traditional Song brocade bags, cloisonné-style coasters, and plant bracelets. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn, create and connect while celebrating the culture in a joyful and memorable way.
2026年10月3日，我们在 HeadStart Chaofah 校区举办了丰富多彩的中文语言日活动。学生和家长一起探索了中秋节的传统文化与习俗，并通过丰富有趣的手工活动亲身体验中国传统文化。非常感谢杨昊达(Andrew)同学主导的中国书画工作坊，带领大家感受中国书法与绘画的独特魅力，并展示了许多自己的书画作品。大家还参与了非遗宋锦包、掐丝珐琅杯垫以及植物果壳手链制作，在轻松愉快的氛围中学习、创作和互动，共度了一个充满文化体验与欢乐的中文语言日！
Thai Department
Foundation Wai Kru (Teacher Appreciation) Ceremony 2026
Our Foundation Wai Kru Ceremony was a heart-warming celebration of respect, gratitude and the special bond between students and teachers. It was wonderful to see our children, parents and teachers come together to celebrate this meaningful Thai tradition.
Sergei and Tem from Reception confidently delivered heartfelt speeches in English and Thai, followed by a touching message from Miss Amy, who shared her passion for teaching and nurturing young minds.
A highlight of the ceremony was the delightful “Teachers' Day Dance” performance by our Reception children. Their joyful singing and enthusiastic dancing brought smiles to everyone's faces and beautifully expressed their love and appreciation for their teachers.
A special thank you to our dedicated Thai Department for organising such a meaningful celebration, and to all our wonderful parents for their continued support, beautiful flowers and participation.
Together, we created cherished memories and celebrated the teachers who inspire, guide and care for our children every day.
Primary and Secondary Wai Kru (Teacher Appreciation) Ceremony 2026
Our Primary and Secondary Wai Kru Ceremony was a heart-warming celebration of gratitude, respect and the special bond between students and teachers.
Well done to our Secondary Head Girl and Head Boy, Mariia and Max, for their wonderful hosting, and to Sofiia (Year 3), Chawin (Year 6) and Mishel (Year 8) for their heartfelt speeches, as well as Leo (Year 9) for confidently leading the student pledge.
Ms Dunford and Mr O’Rourke shared inspiring reflections on their teaching journeys, while our special “Superhero Teachers” video celebrated the dedication of our teachers. Another highlight was the fantastic performance of “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin by our talented CAPA students.
A special thank you to the CAPA team for their wonderful musical performance, the Choir students for their beautiful opening performance that warmly welcomed everyone to the ceremony, the Thai Department for organising this meaningful event, and all our parents for their continued support and beautiful flowers.
Together, we celebrated our wonderful teachers and created lasting memories for our HeadStart community.
foundation
Postman Visit
Our Preschoolers have been completely captivated by our core book, Dear Zoo, which was brilliantly brought to life through exciting weekly deliveries. After writing to ask for a pet, the children buzzed with anticipation each week as a new mystery box arrived, practicing their communication skills by guessing the animal inside and recalling story language to explain why we had to send back the tall giraffe, grumpy camel, fierce lion, and scary snake! The magic culminated this week when the zoo sent all the animals back at once on a large, stacked trolley, lighting up the children's faces as they rushed to eagerly unbox and play with their familiar friends. It has been wonderful to see this immersive activity spark such a deep, joyful interest in early literacy. A special thank you to our enthusiastic delivery man and head teacher, Mr. Ed, for capturing the children’s imaginations so wonderfully!
Success Outside of School
HeadStart Students Shine
We are delighted to congratulate our students on their significant achievements in recent sports and academic competitions, representing HeadStart with pride on both local and international stages!
- Kevin (1 Yellow): Won a Gold medal in Judo at a competition in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Nicole (Reception Yellow) and Dariia (Reception Blue): Achieved incredible results in gymnastics in Beijing, China, with Nicole winning two Gold medals at a gymnastics tournament and Dariia taking 1st place at the International Competition Cup.
- Luka (5 White): Achieved YCT Level 2 in the Chinese Proficiency Test, awarded by the Center for Language and Cooperation.
- Lea (3 Blue), Daniil (4 White) and Sagit (8 Blue): Competed in Judo at the Indonesia International Open, where Lea and Daniil won Gold medals and Sagit brought home a Bronze medal.
- Daniil (4 White): Won a Bronze medal in swimming at the Back to School Swim Meet held at Thanyapura Phuket.
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Parent Fitness
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.
