Foundation | HeadStart International School Phuket

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Inquisitive

Students are encouraged to be inquisitive about “what?” and “why?”, fostering a desire to grow, to take the initiative to learn for learning’s sake, and to be curious about new ideas.

Creative

Students are encouraged to be creative in their thoughts and actions, looking beyond what they feel is possible both within and outside the classroom.

Principled

Students learn to make judgments about their own actions and to take a principled approach, acting with integrity and honesty in their learning journeys.

Resilient

Determination, perseverance, and the willingness to learn from mistakes. Students are challenged to make progress towards their own potential and to be resilient in the face of difficulties.

Respectful

Treating everyone with dignity and sensitivity, appreciating the importance of our diverse community and listening to others with empathy.

Collaborative

Understanding that learning is a social, active, and interdependent process where knowledge is shared and refined through dialogue, negotiation, and collective effort.

Kind

Learning to be kind and caring for those around us, fostering a supportive approach to wellbeing and developing healthy, positive relationships.

Courageous

Learning to embrace uncertainty and be brave in youth; pushing beyond perceived boundaries to achieve success.

Open-Minded

Embracing the views of peers and engaging with the wider world; understanding different perspectives and cultures in our diverse community.

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by Jeremy Linay-Mason | Jul 23, 2026

Reception Graduation Ceremony

Reception Graduation Ceremony

by Nick Ostrovsky | Jun 12, 2026

Congratulations to our Reception students who are graduating from Foundation to Primary school next year! Our Reception Graduation was a wonderful celebration of the children’s growth, achievements and personalities. They performed confidently in front of parents,...

Reception Graduation 2026

Reception Graduation 2026

by Nick Ostrovsky | Jun 12, 2026

Watching our Foundation students step across the stage marked the culmination of a year defined by curiosity, growth and newly found independence. From their first tentative steps into the classroom to confidently leading their own play, each child has demonstrated...

A World of Fun in Foundation

A World of Fun in Foundation

by Nick Ostrovsky | May 29, 2026

Our tiny tourists transformed the ILC into a hub of play and discovery during our final ‘Our World’ Stay & Play! Parents and children partnered up for environment-inspired activities, celebrating a year of growth and wishing our Reception students safe travels...

All the Fun of the Fair at the Foundation Carnival Stay & Play

All the Fun of the Fair at the Foundation Carnival Stay & Play

by Nick Ostrovsky | May 29, 2026

It was a joy to see so many families bringing such wonderful energy to our final Foundation Stay & Play of the year! Themed around the concept of ‘Carnival’, our Indoor Learning centre was transformed into our very own Fairground! Children and their families...

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