Chaofah City
Chaofah City
Weekly Update #26, 14 March 2025
Announcements
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Marx
The whole HeadStart community would like to offer huge congratulations and wish the newlyweds, Mr and Mrs Marx (nee Miss Hark) – HeadStart’s third married couple through the years – all the very best for a wonderful future as wife and husband.
Final Call for Yearbook Sponsorship
We are pleased to offer a final opportunity for businesses in our community to advertise in the HeadStart Yearbook 2024-2025 — a high-quality, full-colour publication that highlights the achievements and special moments of our school year. With only 5 spots left and 17 businesses already on board, this is a fantastic chance to showcase your brand in over 800 copies distributed to HeadStart families. Advertising rates start at 5,000 THB for a half-page and 10,000 THB for a full-page. The deadline to submit your ad is 20 March 2025. If you are interested, please contact us at [email protected]
HeadStart Jacket – Available Now!
As we approach the cooler rainy season, now is the perfect time to invest in a HeadStart jacket for your child. Please visit our school shop to stock up on your child’s school supplies.
Upcoming Events
Primary Swim Galas 2025
Welcoming parents to come and join us for our Primary Swim Galas. The schedule with dates and times can be found in the posters below. The Secondary entrance gate will be open 15 minutes before the first scheduled event on each day to enable easy access for parents. Please make sure to display your Parent ID card. Visitors are welcome to join but must exchange one form of ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport) for a Visitor’s Pass.
If your child will not be able to participate in the swim gala, please make sure to email Mr Walker and your child’s homeroom teacher as soon as possible so that we can plan for their absence. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Walker [email protected] for further information. Once again, we extend a very warm welcome, and thank you for supporting these events. The PE Team
Russian Language Day – Term 2
We are excited to invite you to a vibrant Russian Language Day event on Saturday, 29th March, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at HeadStart Chergntalay Campus!
Event Highlights:
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Talent Performances
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Crafts and games organised by teachers
We kindly invite you to fill out this form https://forms.gle/GFKCd5PtPhqjDTHY8 so we can arrange the relevant activities for you. Thank you for your cooperation and support! The Russian Team at HeadStart International School
Приглашаем вас на празднование Дня русского языка, которое состоится в субботу, 29 марта, с 9:00 до 12:00 в кампусе HeadStart Chergntalay.
Программа мероприятия включает:
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творческие выступления;
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мастер-классы и игры.
Будем признательны, если Вы заполните данный опросник https://forms.gle/GFKCd5PtPhqjDTHY8. Благодарим Вас за сотрудничество и поддержку! русскоязычная команда школы HeadStart
Sonkgran Sports Camps
Football Camp
The Football Camp is the ultimate, can’t-miss opportunity for players to unleash their inner football superstars, hone their skills, and have a blast in a super positive, high-energy environment at HeadStart International School, Chaofah City campus!
Starts at 09:00 (drop off after 08:30) and finishes at 14:00 with lunch provided! Open to students from Year 2 to Year 8. Players will be split into appropriate groups, depending on their age and abilities. Expect high-quality coaching, lots of fun and medals to be won! To sign up please contact [email protected]. Limited spaces available.
Swim Camp
During the Songkran break, our Swim Academy is offering a 3-day training session designed to keep your child fit, healthy, and improving their swimming skills. The camp will take place at our Chaofah City campus from Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th April.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young swimmers to refine their techniques, gain confidence in the water, and make new friends in a fun, supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this chance for your child to continue their swimming development over the holiday! To sign up, please contact Coach Brown [email protected].
Secondary Prom – Friday 25th April 2025
University Offers
Manar Srivakul – Enrolled at HeadStart Since Year 3
We are delighted to announce that Manar Srivakul has received multiple offers to study LLB Law at top universities. Her leadership as a prefect, involvement in Duke of Edinburgh, Model United Nations, and dedication to Sunny Side Up reflect her passion for law and global affairs. Congratulations, Manar! We are excited for your future and can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the field of Law.
Phudit Pongpech – Enrolled at HeadStart Since Preschool
We are thrilled to announce that Phudit “Putter” Pongpech has been accepted to SIIT, Thammasat University, where he will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Since joining HeadStart in 2009, Putter has made a lasting impact on the school community. As a prefect and student council member, he has played a vital role in student leadership, contributing to various initiatives that enhance school life. His dedication to giving back is also evident through his involvement in Sunny Side Up, where he helped support English education for underprivileged children. Congratulations, Putter! We are incredibly proud of your achievements and wish you all the best in your studies and future endeavors.
Why I Love HeadStart
Mason (10 Yellow) – Enrolled at HeadStart since Preschool
Having started in Preschool, HeadStart is the only school Mason has ever known. As an integral member of our school community, he has contributed so much down the years – whether in his role as Primary Head Boy, the various CAPA Junior and Senior shows he has appeared in, or as a member of the Panthers Basketball Academy. Why does Mason love HeadStart?
Community Beach Clean
On Sunday 9th March, led by five Year 12 Student Leaders from our Chaofah City campus, nearly 60 cheerful Cherngtalay students and their families braved an unexpectedly wet start to their morning for the first Community Beach Clean event of the year. Gathering at Bangtao Beach, our environmentally minded team collaborated to remove a range of trash, with a particular focus on small plastic items. While most of the collected rubbish was sent to landfill, an effort was made to collect straws and bottle tops for future projects.
With the rainy season seemingly on the horizon, and the resultant change in the sea conditions in the Andaman Sea, our next event in Term 3 will likely focus on the larger detritus that appears on our beautiful shores with the ensuing waves.
Sincere thanks to all the families and teachers who persevered in the unseasonal weather. Your efforts are truly appreciated. Congratulations to Yellow and Red House for earning the most House points – 24 a piece! Green and Blue House students and their families, we look forward to you matching their energy and enthusiasm at the next Community Beach Clean event in Term 3. Stay tuned for confirmation of the date and location.
PE & Sports News
BIS Flying Fish Invitational – What a Weekend!
Wow, what an incredible weekend of racing! It was a long, grueling meet, but the Aqua Panthers team gave it everything — and we battled our way to a 2nd place finish!
New Records Alert!
We didn’t just show up — we set the pool on fire with some incredible new team records! Huge congratulations to our record breakers:
- Yasmin (6 White HSC), Ratmir (5 Blue HSC), Monica (6 Blue HSN), Rita (5 Blue HSC), Pavel (7 White HSC), Masha (9 Blue HSC), Yejin (12 Blue HSC), and Ryan (13 Blue HSC)!
And that’s not all…
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High Point Champion: Yasmin (6 White HSC)
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Runner-Up: Pavel (7 White HSC)
Top 12 Point Earners (Honorable Mentions):
- Katherine (4 Blue HSN), Natasha (3 Blue HSC), Daniil (2 Yellow HSN), Rita (5 Blue HSC), Ratmir (5 Blue HSC), Monica (6 Blue HSN), Naomi (6 Yellow), Masha (9 Blue HSC), Viktor (9 Blue HSC), Yejin (12 Blue HSC), Millie (10 Yellow HSC), and Ryan (13 Blue HSC)
Every single swimmer who competed stepped up, pushed through, and made this weekend unforgettable. Whether it was dropping time, cheering on teammates, or just leaving it all in the pool, you should be proud of what you accomplished!
Thank you to everyone who made this meet a huge success! Let’s carry this momentum forward and keep chasing greatness. Coach Brown – Head Swim Coach
📸 Please find a full album of photos here: BIS Flying Fish Invitational 2025
Panthers U9 Boys Face Off in a Friendly with KIS
This week, the HeadStart Panthers U9 Boys had an exciting friendly match against KIS. The team displayed remarkable progress, putting into practice the skills they have been honing during training sessions.
From the kickoff, the boys showed great teamwork and determination. They executed several impressive combination plays, creating numerous well-crafted goal-scoring opportunities. The commitment and enthusiasm on the field were evident, and it was rewarding to see their hard work translate into performance. Well done, Boys! – Coach Paul Rothwell
PISAC U9 and U11 Track & Field Competition
Our Chaofah City campus is excited to be hosting the upcoming PISAC U9 and U11 Track & Field event with competitors from 5 schools across the island.
Please see the details below:
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Date: Friday, 21st March
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Time: 12.30-15.00 (parents should arrive no earlier than 12.00)
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Venue: HeadStart Chaofah City Campus
Parents are very welcome to come and watch and the selected athletes and their parents will be contacted very soon. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you then. Mr Carter – Director of Sport
Thai Department
Early Years Learning Fruit Names in Thai!
In Early Years Thai Foreign Language, our students had a wonderful time learning the names of fruits in Thai! They took turns being the teacher, helping their friends place fruits in baskets while practising their new vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.
This hands-on activity made learning both enjoyable and engaging! By Kru Amy
Languages Department
Year 1 Get Packing in French Class
Year 1 students were actively engaged with real clothes as they completed their packing list, carefully selecting and naming each item to successfully finish the game. After this hands-on activity, they applied their learning by dressing up one of their favorite characters using stickers, choosing outfits according to their preferences. They then used their newly acquired vocabulary to describe their character’s clothing and colors in French, reinforcing their speaking and writing skills in a fun and meaningful way. Ms Billiau – French Teacher
Success Outside School
Congratulations to Sophie and Seraphina (2 Blue) for taking part in their first ever horse riding competition at Niran Farm & Equestrian Centre
Promotions From Around the Island
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