STMARKS NEWSLETTER 31 (03 MAY 2024)

PRIMARY YEAR-END EXAMINATION

The examination period will be between Friday, 17 May – Friday, 24 May from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The venue for the examination is the students’ homeroom classrooms.

Students are expected to attend classes until Thursday, 16 May.

Please note that students do not have to attend school on Wednesday, 22 May.

During the exam period, students will be expected to arrive prior to 8:30 am and will be dismissed at 11:00 am. Snacks will be provided to students, after their exam. Those students that do not have scheduled exams during this period are not expected to come to school. Please arrange for early pickup at 11:00 am during the examination week.

School buses will be operating as usual, with the exception of early return at 11:00 am.

SECONDARY YEAR-END EXAMINATION

YEAR 7

The examination period will be between Monday, 13 May – Friday, 24 May from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The venue for the examinations is the Humanities classroom, located at our secondary school building.

YEAR 8-9

The examination period will be between Monday, 13 May – Friday, 24 May from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The venue for the examinations is the English classroom, located at our secondary school building.

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT

PRE-PREP THAI: PICTURES TO WORDS MATCHING GAME

Last Friday, our Pre-Prep students amazed everyone with their Thai skills at the showcase! They were given words like "spoon," "home," and "egg" to read aloud. Then, they matched these words with pictures.

It was wonderful to see their confidence as they read words like "ช้อน" (pronounced 'chorn' meaning 'spoon') and "บ้าน" (pronounced 'barn' meaning 'home'). The room was filled with smiles and applause as they completed each word-picture match.

This showcase wasn't just about presenting; it celebrated their progress in learning Thai. Let's give a big round of applause to our talented Pre-Prep students! 🌟

PREP MATHS: NUMBERS

Our prep students recently showcased their budding arithmetic skills. Using addition tables, they confidently tackled number pairs, aligning ones and tens in columns to find the correct answers. They demonstrated their mastery of basic addition concepts with precision and enthusiasm.

Our students explored money in another part, adding up amounts shown in pictures and naming the currency correctly. This hands-on activity not only showcased their mathematical skills but also emphasized practical applications of math in everyday life.

PREP MANDARIN: OUR STORY

Our prep students recently showcased their Mandarin skills in a themed presentation titled "Our Story." Each student chose a character from their textbook and introduced them along with details about their families, pets, and hobbies.

The showcase provided a platform for students to share their chosen character's story, highlighting elements of friendship, family life, and personal interests. Through their presentations, students demonstrated their growing proficiency in reading and understanding Mandarin and their enthusiasm for exploring different cultures.

YEAR 1 THAI: LANGUAGE GAMES

Our Year 1 students recently showcased their Thai language skills in an engaging display of learning. They demonstrated their growing proficiency, reading aloud the Thai words they've learned in class and confidently tackling sentences.

A highlight of the showcase was watching them unscramble words to form sentences—an activity that not only showcased their vocabulary but also their understanding of sentence structures. Through these interactive exercises, our Year 1 students are not just learning Thai, but actively engaging with the language.

YEAR 2 MATHS: MULTIPLICATION GAMES

Our Year 2 students showcased their amazing math abilities in our recent students showcase! Working in pairs, they presented fun games they created to learn multiplication.

One pair designed a "Roll the Dice" game where players multiply the numbers rolled. Correct answers earned them the chance to feed a virtual dog by placing the right number of dog food in a straw. 

Another pair crafted a "Spin the Wheel" multiplication game, while the third group brought a multiplication twist to the classic game of Monopoly. Through collaborative efforts, they not only demonstrated their skills in multiplication but also showcased their ability to make learning engaging and enjoyable.

YEAR 3 ENGLISH: DRAMA "THE REAL PRINCESS"

At our recent showcase, our Year 3 students displayed their growing English skills through a drama showcase. With many speaking different languages at home, developing conversational English is a key focus. Drama provides a hands-on way to reinforce new vocabulary.

The showcase wasn't just about learning—it was about having fun. By enjoying themselves, students engage more deeply with English dialogue, aiding their fluency and confidence. These students have promising futures ahead, whether using English in Thailand or elsewhere.

YEAR 3 SCIENCE: MAGNETS

The Year 3 students recently presented an engaging science experiment during the showcase focused on magnetism. Demonstrating a deep understanding of magnetic principles, they explained the workings of magnets, including pole identification and magnet creation using simple materials like batteries, wires, and nails.

Their experiments revealed whether magnets could penetrate various materials such as paper, aluminum foil, cloth, and glass, shedding light on magnetic properties. Additionally, students explored the distribution of magnetic energy across different areas of a magnet, offering insights into magnetic field dynamics.

This showcase demonstrated scientific inquiry and highlighted the students' enthusiasm for hands-on learning.