Weekly Update #36, 6 June 2025
Important Dates for your Diary in Term 3
| Saturday 7th June | 16:00 | End of Year Dance Recital @ Chaofah City campus |
| Tuesday 10th June | 16:30 | Sports Academy Awards @ Chaofah City campus |
| Friday 13th June | 15:10 | Last Day of Fee Paid ECAs and CAPA Junior |
| Tuesday 17th June | 08:45 | Reception Graduation Ceremony in the Indoor Learning Centre |
| Friday 20th June | 13:30 | Primary & Secondary End of Year Awards Ceremony in the Sports Hall |
| 16:30 | Last Day of Academies | |
| Tuesday 24th June | 13:00 | Year 6 Graduation Ceremony in the Indoor Learning Centre |
| Thursday 26th June | All day | Parent-Teacher Conferences |
Upcoming Events
Dance Recital 2025 – “In The Dunes”
Join us for an unforgettable evening of movement, music, and artistry on Saturday, 7 June 2025 at our Chaofah City campus, as our talented dancers take the stage for this year’s highly anticipated recital.
📅 Date: Saturday 7 June 2025
🕓 Performance Time: 16:00 – 18:00
🚪 Doors Open: 15:30
📍 Location: Sports Hall, Chaofah City campus
Amid vast deserts and swirling sands, a distant world pulses with power, mystery, and transformation. This performance explores the timeless struggle between survival and control, nature and technology, destiny and rebellion. Through evocative choreography and sound, the dance brings to life the rhythm of the dunes, the force of unseen powers, and the rise of something ancient and inevitable. Come and experience a performance that is bold, powerful, and unforgettable.
To book your tickets, click here: Dance Recital 2025
Sports Awards Ceremony 2025 @ Chaofah City campus
On Tuesday 10th June from 16:30 – 18:30 at our Chaofah City campus, our HeadStart Academy students – football, swimming and basketball – will come together to celebrate the incredible array of sporting successes of our teams and individuals across both our school campuses this academic year. We look forward to welcoming Academy players and their parents (advance booking required) to this event.
Year 6 Graduation Ceremony 2025
We cordially invite our Year 6 Students and their families to our Year 6 Graduation Ceremony. This is a wonderful chance to celebrate our Year 6 students as they transition from Primary to Secondary school.
📅 Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025
🕒 Time: 13:00 – 13:55
📍 Location: Foundation & Primary ILC
Join us in celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of our students. We look forward to sharing this memorable occasion with all of you.
Meetings & Presentations
Thai Parents Feedback to School Meeting 0n 05.06.25
On Thursday, 5 June 2025, HeadStart Cherngtalay Campus held the Thai Parents Feedback to School Meeting. The session served as a welcoming space for Thai parents to exchange ideas, share feedback, and offer reflections on key aspects of school life.
The meeting was warm, respectful, and highly constructive. Attended parents shared valuable suggestions on topics such as the Thai language curriculum, Thai Department activities, and the overall school environment and safety. The ideas and insights shared will be instrumental in guiding meaningful improvements as we continue to grow together as a school community. We are deeply grateful to all parents who joined and contributed with care and commitment to the development of our students and school.
The Thai Department Team
เมื่อวันพฤหัสบดีที่ 5 มิถุนายน 2568 โรงเรียนเฮดสตาร์ท เชิงทะเล ได้จัดกิจกรรม “Thai Parents Feedback to School Meeting”
กิจกรรมในครั้งนี้จัดขึ้นเพื่อเปิดโอกาสให้ผู้ปกครองไทย ได้ร่วมแลกเปลี่ยนความคิดเห็น ข้อเสนอแนะที่เป็นประโยชน์ต่อการพัฒนาโรงเรียน
บรรยากาศการประชุมเป็นไปด้วยความเรียบร้อย เป็นกันเอง และเต็มไปด้วยพลังบวก ผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมได้นำเสนอแนวคิดและมุมมองที่หลากหลาย ครอบคลุมประเด็นสำคัญ เช่น การจัดการเรียนการสอนภาษาไทย กิจกรรมของแผนกภาษาไทย รวมถึงสิ่งแวดล้อมและความปลอดภัยภายในโรงเรียน ข้อเสนอแนะที่ได้รับถือเป็นข้อมูลที่มีประโยชน์เป็นอย่างมากต่อการปรับปรุงและพัฒนาโรงเรียนให้ดียิ่งขึ้นในอนาคต
โรงเรียนขอขอบพระคุณผู้ปกครองทุกท่าน ที่ให้ความร่วมมือและมีส่วนร่วมอย่างตั้งใจและใส่ใจในการพัฒนาโรงเรียนและนักเรียนของเราอย่างต่อเนื่อง
University Offers
Alisa Boltovskaia – Enrolled at HeadStart Since Year 9
A HeadStart student since Year 9, Alisa Boltovskaia has grown into one of the school’s most accomplished and dynamic student leaders. As Head Girl, she played a central role in student life, from leading initiatives to supporting community events such as the School Prom, Halloween Disco and Valentine’s Day activities. Alisa also worked at the HeadStart Summer Camp and served as a dedicated assistant for the Dance Academy, reflecting her commitment to mentorship and creativity. Alisa has offers to study a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts at Chulalongkorn University. We are proud of all Alisa has accomplished and confident that wherever she goes, she’ll lead with the same energy, passion, and integrity she brought to HeadStart.
Valenzo Vu-Guerin – Enrolled at HeadStart Since Reception
We are proud to celebrate Valenzo’s incredible achievement as he prepares to take the next exciting step in his academic journey. Valenzo has received offers to study Mechanical Engineering from top universities, including Twente University and Eindhoven University of Technology. We are especially pleased to announce that he has accepted his offer to study at Eindhoven university of Technology, where he will pursue his passion for engineering and innovation. Valenzo has been a valued part of the HeadStart community since Reception, growing into a dedicated, thoughtful, and well-rounded student. As a Prefect, he has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, integrity, and a commitment to the school community. We are confident that Valenzo’s determination, curiosity, and drive will serve him well at university and beyond. Congratulations, Valenzo – we are incredibly proud of you!
Andrey Lebedev – Enrolled at HeadStart Since Year 7
Andrey has been a proud part of the HeadStart community since Year 7, known for his consistent commitment to leadership as both a Prefect and Student Council member. His positive influence has helped shape student voice and foster community spirit across the school. Andrey has received university offers from: The Hague University of Applied Sciences and University of Amsterdam. He plans to pursue studies in Law or Economics, reflecting his international outlook and keen interest in global development. We look forward to seeing the impact Andrey will make as he moves into the next chapter of his academic journey.
Rungpailin Nitednoppakul – Enrolled at HeadStart Since Year 5
A driven and intellectually curious student, Rungpailin Nitednoppakul (known to friends and teachers as Aommi) has been accepted into two of Thailand’s most competitive and prestigious university programmes: the BBTech programme at Chulalongkorn University and the BE programme at Thammasat University. Aommi will pursue her passion for Science – especially Chemistry, through the BBTech programme at Chulalongkorn, which combines innovation, business, and scientific research in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. We are incredibly proud of Aommi’s achievements and can’t wait to see the contributions she will make in the scientific and technological world of tomorrow.
Why I Love HeadStart
Yanhao (3 Yellow Chaofah City campus) – Enrolled at HeadStart since Year 2
Yanhao joined HeadStart almost two years ago and has made amazing progress since, both in her confidence and English language ability. Much of this is down to her enthusiasm for performing as a member of both CAPA Junior and our LAMDA program. She also starts every day with a visit to the library! So, why does Yanhao love HeadStart?
Secondary
Secondary Transition: Year 6 Spend a Day in Year 7
On Friday 30th May, we had our first ever full Year 6 to Year 7 transition programme at our Cherngtalay campus. Both Year 6 classes followed a Year 7 timetable for the day, navigating the necessary independence, and negotiating the hurdles of timekeeping and getting to each new class on time and in the right place. We are proud that they did so well, and very much look forward to them and their parents joining us in our growing Secondary community here.
After lunch the students took part in a House project, working collaboratively to build viking-style catapults out of bamboo. As House teams, they then competed to see which of their built designs worked best to launch a football or a water balloon.
This was part of a series of transition events taking place for our Year 6 students. Next week, we will hold a Y6-into-7 assembly where we will try to answer all the questions which the students have written about how Secondary works, and about any of their worries. At HeadStart, we recognise the importance of supporting students through challenging transitions at key points in their socioemotional development. The 6-into-7 programme supports students as they move into early adolescence and through puberty in Key Stage Three (KS3), taking into account the physical and social challenges that occur as a consequence. The KS3 programme also reflects the changing nature of learning as we gradually build towards the important qualifications and examinations of the Upper Secondary school.
It was a fun day of learning, and we have no doubt that the students will flourish in Secondary school next year. The Secondary Team
Promotions from Around the Island
Grove Island Adventure – A Free Family event on Saturday 14th June
On behalf of Grove Phuket and the Blu Monkey team, we would like to cordially invite HeadStart families to our free family event: Grove Island Adventure. This free-entry community event is inspired by the animated film Moana and aims to provide a creative, enjoyable environment for children and families.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025
🕒 Time: 16:00 onwards
📍 Location: Grove Phuket (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FcxxZEUhYwXVdYsKA)
₿ Admission: Free of charge
Activities Include:
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Live music in a relaxed, beachside setting
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Hands-on creative workshops such as rock painting, canoe model decoration, and bead necklace making
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Outdoor movie screening of Moana
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Family zones designed for kids and pet-friendly participation


















































