SETTLING IN TO SCHOOL
Students
On the first day of school, students are provided with their timetable
/ class schedule.
In Junior School, students will also receive a Communication Book
where all Home Learning assignments are recorded and messages between home and
school can be written.
In Senior School, students have a Student Planner which they use to
plan their work.
Parents
A good way to connect with other new parents or members of our
Shrewsbury Parents Association (S.P.) is to join our New Parents Coffee Morning
held in the beginning of each term. We will also introduce different departments
such us Library, Music and Sports & Activities.
Another great opportunity to make new friends and learn about new
cultures is to get involved in school events organised by S.P. There are many
different activities (e.g. Chinese New Year, Songkran etc.) throughout the year
where you can volunteer and get to know other parents who may have the same
interests as you. You will always be welcome.
For more information and the detailed list of what is required prior
to starting school, please refer to the Parent Handbook.
MOVING TO BANGKOK
Moving to a new country can be a challenge and you will probably have
lots of questions. If you need any help or have any questions regarding settling
down to life in Bangkok please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team,
they will be happy to assist you.
A good resource for example is the website Bangkok.com, providing
information and recommendations about restaurants, areas of interest, activities
etc. On that website for example you will also find information about
Bangkok’s very good network of international hospitals as well as get an
overview about Bangkok’s transportation system.
If you are looking for networking groups outside of school then you
might be interested in joining one of the many women’s groups or charity
organisations in Bangkok. Most of these groups or organisations are involved in
a wide variety of activities such as sports, charitable and social welfare work,
numerous social activities and outings, travel and more.
In addition to social groups there are many community sports and
family activities to choose from in and around Bangkok.
We can only list a few groups and organisations. For more information
we highly recommend the ANZWG Bangkok Guide published by the Australian-New
Zealand Women’s Group. This essential guide to living in Bangkok offers
everything you have to know about this vibrant city. The guide is available in
major book stores and also for sale during our New Parent Coffee Morning in Term
1. For more information about the Bangkok Guide please click
here .
GENERAL NETWORKING, CULTURAL OR SUPPORT GROUPS
- Club Canada Thailand
- https://clubcanadathailand.weebly.com/
- CCT is a social and philanthropic group
committed to raising funds for local charities, to providing
opportunities for Canadians to meet one another and to
fostering positive Thai-Canadian relationships.
- Bangkok Accueil
- www.bangkokaccueil.org
- Open to all French speaking families.
- Bangkok Community Theater
- www.bangkokcommunitytheatre.com,
email: info@bangkokcommunitytheatre.com
- BCT is a voluntary, non-profit organisation of
many nationalities who work together to produce English
language plays for the local community.
- Bangkok Babies and Mothers
International
- www.bambiweb.org, tel. 02 319 9530,
email: newmembers@bambiweb.org.
- BAMBI is a non-profit organisation run by
volunteer mothers to support pregnant women and parents of
young children (birth – five years) of all
nationalities.
- Dante Alighieri
Society-Bangkok
- https://www.facebook.com/LaDanteBangkok/?ti=as
- The Dante Alighieri Bangkok is an independent,
non-for-profit organisation promoting the appreciation and
diffusion of the Italian language and culture.
- InterNations
- www.internations.org/bangkok-expats
- Monthly networking events for Bangkok expats.
- Bangkok Network for
Professionals
- www.bnow.org, email: bnow@bnow.org
- BNOW provides a supportive network to
professionals living and working in Bangkok.
- Meetup
- www.meetup.com
- Meetup is the world's largest network of
local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to find a
like-minded group or organise a local group.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
- Bangkok Soccer League
- www.bangkoksoccerleague.com
- The season runs October to March. The league is
open to boys and girls aged 4-19 who attend international
schools. Games and training are held on Saturday mornings on
school campus of Bangkok Patana School.
- Bangkok Rugby Lions
- www.bkklionsrugby.org
- The season runs from April to July, with
playing and training for students aged 4-18. Weekly coaching
clinics held on Saturday mornings at Bangkok Patana School
including players from the British Club and The Southerners.
- Bangkok International Softball
League
- www.bangkoksoftball.com
- The slo-pitch softball league runs from August
until May each year.
- Bangkok Basketball League
- www.topflightbangkok.com
- The season for students (BJBL) aged 5-16 years
from many international schools runs from late January until
mid June.
- Bangkok Cricket League
- www.bangkokcricketleague.com
- It is the largest league in Thailand and is
co-ordinated and run by the teams themselves.
INTERNATIONAL ARTS & FILMS
- The Bangkok Art & Culture
Centre: art festivals, exhibitions, music, film
and theatre
- The Neilson Hays Library:
exhibitions for international artists and authors
- The Japan Foundations: art and
cultural events, Japanese films every Friday
- Alliance Française: French art
and photography exhibitions, French films every Wednesday
- Goethe Institute: Concerts,
German open air movie nights December to February
- House RCA cinema: art house
and indie films from all over the world
WEBSITES FOR EVENTS, ART AND RESTAURANTS
If you would like to know what is going on in the
city please check out the links below:
Local newspapers or the weekly BK magazine (available
for free at coffee shops) are also a valuable source for updated
information on theatre, concerts, music, sports and so on.
HEALTH CARE
- Bumrungrad Hospital https://www.bumrungrad.com/
- Centrally located in the heart of Bangkok,
Bumrungrad International is one of Thailand's premier
hospitals, a center of excellence in specialty medicine, and
a world leader in medical tourism. It offers its patients
one-stop medical care in Asia's first and Thailand's
only JClA (Joint Commission International Accreditation)
accredited hospital.
- Samitivej Hospital https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/
- The main hospital, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
located on Sukhumvit Soi 49, is recognized as one of the
leading private hospitals in Southeast Asia. With a
comprehensive range of medical technology, complemented by a
team of highly qualified specialists and experienced
caregivers, Samitivej Sukhumvit has long been the hospital
of choice for the population of Bangkok.
- BNH Hospital https://www.bnhhospital.com/
- BNH (Bangkok Nursing Home Hospital) is a modern
120-bed hospital operating to international standards. It
provides service in both inpatient and outpatient
departments, with physicians in every field of medicine
available on a 24 hours basis.BNH Hospital is a first-class
international medical institution, with some of the most
sophisticated and up-to-date facilities in Thailand. Its 104
years of serving both Thai and expatriate communities are
further enhanced by a reputation and lasting tradition of
service excellence.
HOUSING AND RELOCATION
Many relocation companies often offer home search and
orientations programmes as part of their service, so if you are
relocating within Bangkok here are a few companies that may be
able to assist: