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Tuesday 28th January 2025
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Message from the Head of Secondary
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2025 has been a super start for opportunities beyond the classroom with a number of trips in the local area, Bangkok and also internationally. Last week, we celebrated our Year 12 rockband ‘Coalesce’ who performed in Malaysia and this week we wish to congratulate our HHIS sports players.
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At the weekend, the HHIS Hawks were in action at the Bulldog Swimming Cup held at Bangkok Prep International School. This was a big step for many of our swimmers taking part in their first long course competition. Following the guidance of some of our more experienced students, the Hawks achieved a huge haul of PB times. There were medal-winning performances for Ben and Emily Thomas and a fantastic team spirit and camaraderie on display. A huge well done to all of our swimmers and a thank you to parents for your support.
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We have also hosted our friends from Somtawin for U16 basketball games and U18 football games. It has been great to see the development of these teams as their teamwork builds and all the games have been played with competitiveness and commitment, whilst also maintaining a friendly and sporting atmosphere. A big well done to all HHIS and Somtawin players and we look forward to lots more action in the year ahead as we continue to forge ties in our local sports community.
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There are a number of other forthcoming sporting events and this week we look forward to hosting our staff and parent football match. This will take place after school on Friday 31st January. We have plenty of interest in this game and it will kick off at 3.45pm. If there are any other parents who would like to play, please do make contact. My email is lewis.c@huahinschool.com
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Our attention now turns to our Lunar New Year celebrations with students in Year 3 - Year 13 performing on Wednesday 29th January. We welcome families to attend and this will be hosted in the playground from 8.30am. A big thank you in advance to everyone for supporting this cultural event and we look forward to celebrating this with our school community.
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Curriculum Updates and Guidance
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IGCSE Studies for Year 10 and 11
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This week, we were happy to welcome Y9 families to an information-sharing session with Ms Ali, who is our IGCSE Coordinator. There are a growing number of opportunities available for our students as they progress to Years 10 and 11. In August 2025, we will offer Triple Science and also Economics for the first time. These are new subjects available at HHIS and this is in response to student interest. We thank families for attending and you can learn more about IGCSE studies by clicking here. We are always growing our curriculum opportunities and should you have any questions, please contact Ms Ali: ali.m@huahinschool.com
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The IB Diploma for Years 12 and 13
As an accredited IB World School, HHIS is very proud to work in partnership with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to deliver the globally-renowned IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) to our eldest students in Years 12 and 13. The IBDP is an advanced 2-year course of study that provides students with excellent preparation for university, employment and life. Since our first IB class of 2022, HHIS graduates have received offers from higher education institutions around the world, including the University of Hong Kong, the University of the Arts London, the University of Bath, Leiden University, Utrecht University and the University of Sydney.
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On 3-4 February 2025, we look forward to welcoming two members of the IBO, Mr. Arvind Kumar Chalasani and Mr. Ryan O'Brien. During their stay in Hua Hin, they will be meeting with members of the HHIS community (students, teachers, counsellors, the school leadership team, and parents) to understand more about the school. We look forward to sharing highlights and news following this visit.
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Highlights from the week
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Service Learning and Partnership
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Year 9 students have now started their weekly visits to our partner school, Ban Nong Krathung. Y9 students are leading guided reading and maths sessions with the younger children and this service learning project is very much in line with our CAS programme that our IB Diploma students in Y12 and Y13 enjoy. Planning and reflection are at the core of the experience and we are very proud of Year 9 for their good preparation and positive approach. It was lovely to see students from both schools collaborate and enjoy games and learning activities together. There are also plans for sporting fun to follow and HHIS students can also look forward to learning about the eco garden at Ban Nong Krathung School.
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Year 5 and 6 Visit to Baan Phu Thara
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Students in Y5 and Y6 are currently learning about Sustainable Construction and the opportunity to visit Baan Phu Thara was a fantastic experience. The homes in this development incorporate environmentally conscious design and construction, and our students enjoyed their time learning more about innovative building techniques and seeing how developments can be designed to suit their environment. Our students were highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions about the materials and design choices that help reduce environmental impact. A big thank you to the Baan Phu Thara team for their warm welcome and for sharing their expertise. This visit has already sparked some great discussions back in the classroom and our students are inspired to use their new knowledge as they continue their research and begin designing their own environmentally friendly homes.
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IGCSE PE and IB Sports at Hua Hin Crossfit
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Our Year 10 IGCSE PE and Year 12 IB Sports Science students pushed their limits during a trip to CrossFit Hua Hin. They tackled weightlifting movements, powered through a CrossFit workout, and then enjoyed some well-deserved recovery time in the ice bath, sauna, and steam room. This experience allowed students to apply their anatomy knowledge and deepen their understanding of athlete recovery techniques in a real-world training environment. Students were also able to explore a new and dynamic approach to fitness and for many of our learners, this was their first time trying CrossFit. It was absolutely fantastic to see their enthusiasm as they embraced each challenge and used the feedback and encouragement to improve and develop.
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Music at Lunchtime!
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One of our KS3 Bands, 'Daydream Division', has been busy in rehearsals this week. It was great to see our younger students collaborating with Year 12 musicians, where they were guided with instrument techniques, melody lines and rehearsal practice. What better way to spend a lunch time than making music!
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Student and Staff Table Tennis
What an amazing and action-packed tournament it has been! Lots of close games and some surprising knockouts along the way! There were over 50 players participating and this has inspired even more students to play. A big thank you to Jimmy in Y12, who innovated and coordinated this opportunity. A big well done to everyone who took part and we now look forward to the next event. Can anyone rival the top 3 players of this tournament?
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- 1st Place: Jelley Y10
- 2nd Place: Jimmy Y12
- 3rd Place: Jack Y7
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Wednesday 29th January at 8.30 am: Lunar New Year Celebrations (Years 3-13) Parents welcome.
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Friday 31st January: IB Environmental Systems & Societies Field Trip for Y12
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Friday 31st January at 3.45 pm: staff and parent football match
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Saturday 1st February - Sunday 2nd February: Bangkok Prep Puppy Dash Swimming Competition
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Thursday 6th February at 2.45 pm: ears 5 & 6 end of unit celebration of learning - parents invited
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Get involved in Running and Triathlon: There are a number of future running and triathlon events in the local area, with a range of distances and opportunities for students, teachers and families. For more information on future events, please click the links below:
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