Fostering Friendship

SHC Principle's Blog

This February, we dedicated the month to the value of Friendship. It has been heartwarming to engage our students in exploring the meaning of friendship. We asked our children what friendship means to them and what makes a good friend. Their responses were both insightful and adorable, showing a genuine interest in understanding these aspects of human connection.

But it’s not just talk; we’ve always been living the friendship vibe at Shrewsbury Bangkok City Campus. Regularly, our friends from Shrewsbury Bangkok Riverside often visit us, and we likewise visit them. We made friends across the campus, bonding as the Shrewsbury family that lasts a lifetime as Shrewsbury alumni.

Sports events at school also become platforms not just for competition but for the celebration of friendship and sportsmanship. It’s not about winning or losing; it’s about the relationships forged on the field that matter most. Our students learn that the true victory lies in the bonds they create with their fellow athletes. It’s about teamwork, respect, and having fun together.

Celebrations this month, like Lunar New Year and International Mother Language Day, reinforced the idea that friendship is a universal language. Regardless of the cultures we represent or the languages we speak, our friendship goes beyond. It’s about how we connect, not  the words or traditions we use.

Valentine’s Day took a heartwarming turn with the ‘Sharing the Love Charity Bake Sale,’ organised by our amazing SP (Shrewsbury Parents Committee) and our Class Representatives. This day reminded us that love celebrates friendship and on that afternoon of 14th February, our campus was filled with laughter and joy. We also raised a total of 47,036 baht from the bake sale, which we donated to Second Chance Bangkok – one of our partner charities.

Speaking of charities, this month we were also involved in many charitable causes. From learning about community spirit works to donating toys to the Mechai Foundation, we showed that friendship isn’t just about us; it’s about reaching out to support and help others beyond our community.

In closing, let me leave you with one of my favourite quotes to highlight the spirit of friendship: “A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.” – Douglas Pagels

Amanda Dennison

Principal