School Update
Welcome Back from the
Elementary Principal
When I stand at the school gate to welcome our Dive into your passion. Listen to your inner voice and make students and parents every day, I can't help but notice that most of us are no longer wearing facial masks; instead, everyone is adorned with big, happy smiles. This is another positive change from the last school year, indicating that we feel safe and confident and that we are no longer living in an era with various restrictions.
the right choices. Understand what you want, and set personal goals. Don’t lose focus amidst various influences around you.
Listen to others. It is important that others are willing to share ideas with you or offer advice and feedback. Listen with an open mind. Listen rather than wait to respond. Therefore, this is a year for us to take a moment to reflect Always assume good intentions and value the insights you receive. on our goals and stay focused. Listen to yourself. Everyone knows themselves the best: Listen to the world. In this ever-changing world, it is your strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, character, goals, crucial to stay informed through various sources. passion, and dreams. Believe in yourself and be yourself. Examining information through multiple perspectives and staying unbiased is key. The Concordian Mission empowers us to become global citizens who are both intellectual and moral, making choices with compassion and integrity. We are confident the school year 2023-2024 will be another fruitful year, full of learning and growth! Sincerely, Ms. Ariel Wang Elementary Principal
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Message from the
Elementary Principal Dear Valued Students and Parents, I hope you’ve had a wonderful and rejuvenating summer break. It’s that time of the year again when we come together to start a new school year, a time when we work together to help you achieve success. I am both honored and excited to welcome you to the 2023 – 2024 school year. At Concordian International School, we are strongly committed to provide our students with an excellent education and ensure their overall well-being, including their social and emotional growth. I want to extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning families as we begin this exciting academic journey together. I am confident that this upcoming year will be filled with fun and enriching experiences. I look forward to witnessing our students’ growth and accomplishments throughout the school year. Sincerely, Mr. Tim Byrum Elementary Principal
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Welcome Back from the
Secondary Principals Welcome back! As usual, the beginning of the school year is very busy. G6 had their first field trip, G8-10 had their bonding trips, G11 the DP retreat, and G12 the College Applications trip. Plus, Week Without Walls is just around the corner and this year we are back to taking Grades 9 and 10 overseas (Cambodia and China respectively). G11 has been raising money for their School Build which will take place this year after a three-year absence. We’ve not only been busy but a lot of transitioning has been going on as well: G6 students and parents getting used to being in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), G9 students adjusting to being in high school where suddenly the grades have become real, and G11 students adapting to the pace and rigor of the Diploma Programme (DP). We also have new teachers getting to know our students, the community, and Thai culture. Fortunately, our Admin team remains the same to help guide everyone through the transitions. We should be able to run our full athletics program, as well as all our after-school
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activities this year. Volleyball, basketball, football, and golf have already had matches and it looks like we are underway to retain the AISSA Cup (League Champions for Varsity sports) that we won last year. By the time you read this we will have also had our musical production, Mamma Mia! Here we Go Again completed. And speaking of musicals, students in both instrumental and choir will have special performances planned for our community later in the school year. I was looking through the calendar to see when things would slow down and it doesn’ look like they will! We have a full schedule of activities and events throughout the entire school year. It should be a fun and eventful year, please join in and enjoy everything we have planned for the community. I’m looking forward to working with everyone to make sure our students are not only academically successful but actively challenged outside the classroom as well. Mr. Bill Berry Secondary School Principal
Each year, the school opening is always an exciting moment for the whole school community! This year we finally could be “Back to Normal” as we have done in the past for many years. The classrooms are open and there are no more requirements for wearing masks and social distancing. Many school community members have been working hard to ensure a smooth opening of school for students and their families. While teachers are engaged in collaborative meetings to create and refine a challenging curriculum, we see students moving in between classes with smiling faces. It’s really nice to be back, learn and grow together. Ms. Sally Wen Secondary School Principal
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and connections within our school's learning and teaching community. Interdisciplinary learning, as a focal point of our educational approach, extends beyond just grade-level Interdisciplinary Units (IDUs) and is integrated into the delivery of MYP subjects. Our dedicated and creative educators will continue to work collaboratively, exploring every way to establish meaningful interdisciplinary connections for our students.
Welcome back to another wonderful school
year! This year promises to be one filled with exciting explorations and accomplishments! Our commitment to enhancing the initiatives from previous years remains unwavering, as we strive to foster greater collaboration
In addition to our well-established standalone service program, Service as Action will serve as another potent tool, enabling us to bridge the gap between real-world issues and the engagement of our students in their subject-based learning and projects. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets will not only be addressed within students' service projects but will also be carefully woven into their subject-based learning experiences whenever possible. Following a comprehensive year of systematically implementing Approaches to
Learning (ATL) in the MYP, our educators have engaged in thoughtful reflection and refinement to ensure an even more structured and effective approach to foster students’ skill acquisition and development. At the heart of our educational goals, student agency remains a top priority. We are dedicated to further enhancing this aspect of learning through the continued use of the Student Learning Diary. As students continue to add their incremental achievements to their personally curated e-portfolios of this year, we expect to see the development of a comprehensive showcase of their accomplishments, both within and beyond the classroom, which will be celebrated at the student-led conferences (SLC) in April next year. This year holds great promise as we embark on these exciting educational journeys. Let’s strive to create a dynamic and enriching environment for ALL once again! Ms. Min Li Secondary School Principal
Secondary
Back to School Event On September 27 , the Secondary School hosted its th
Back to School event for parents. In the afternoon, starting in the Grand Theatre, parents met the school Admin and leadership team. Each Head of Department had a chance to briefly introduce their department team members to parents. After the initial meet, students were able to lead their parents to classrooms of the many different subjects they have this year. By meeting the teachers and visiting the classrooms, parents had an opportunity to physically see how their child’s learning is progressing and supported.
Ms. Sally Wen Secondary School Principal
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Aside from meeting the teachers and visiting the classrooms, parents could also opt to watch videos of teachers to learn more about them and to grasp a picture of the curriculum in MYP and DP. We would like to have this new format of “Back to School'' to provide options of meeting the teachers and knowing about the curriculum. It’s exciting to re-connect with people from the same school community!
Student Life and Service
Welcome Back from
High School Student Government (HSSG) Dear Concordian Community, The High School Student Government (HSSG) would like to extend a warm welcome to you all for this new and exciting academic year. We would also like to welcome new teachers and students who are now a part of our school community. We have made it through another tough year and tackled various challenges together. As we embark on a new school year filled with excitement and endless possibilities, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and share our vision.
Student Feedback Forums: We will be organizing a townhall to get constructive feedback and talk directly to the student body.
Who we are:
Follow us on Instagram: @cishssg
President - Angie - G12 Vice President - Kenji - G11 Secretary - Good - G12 Treasurer - Tin - G12 Media Officers - Otto - G10 & Peach - G9
We also encourage you all to reach out to any of the officers or representatives with your ideas, suggestions and concerns because your input is invaluable to us.
What we have planned: This year, we have some exciting initiatives in the workings:
Stay Connected: To stay updated on our activities and events, be sure to check our website: https://sites.google.com/concordian.ac.th/ highschoolstudentgovernment/home
The HSSG are truly excited about the possibilities that this year upholds, we are honored to serve as your Student Government. Together, we can make Concordian a better place for all its members. Let’s make this year a truly unforgettable one. Sincerely,
1. Community Service Projects: We are committed to giving back to our local community and making a positive impact Angie D. through various service projects. 2. Exciting School Spirit Events: President of HSSG Get ready for some fun themed spirit weeks and high school (2023-2024) events that will make memories that last a lifetime. 3. [NEW]
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(From left to right) Peach G9I, Good G12I, Angie G12C, Kenji G11C, TIn Tin G12I, Sheen G10I
Student Life and Service
Welcome Back from
Middle School Student Government (MSSG) Dear Concordians, Greetings from the Middle School Student Government! We would like to welcome all new students and faculty to our vibrant community. This year we are finally back on track after the Covid-19 pandemic. Our spirits are higher and we are ready to enter the school year with a new energy! This year our intention is to bring about new changes and traditions to our school community. This year, the Middle School Student Government is aiming to create new engaging activities and make some changes to activities done last year to make them even better. We are planning to make house competitions more important, and fun for all students. This year there will be more to the house competitions than just athletic competitions, such as Dodgeball, Basketball, Capture the Flag, Football, etc., we plan to add academic house competitions as well, so look out for those. We also aim for Spirit Week during Halloween, Christmas, and other holidays to have even more creative challenges and activities for students to participate in. Overall, we are all very excited for an even better school year with more opportunities for all of you.
This new academic year holds boundless opportunities, challenges, and experiences waiting to be embraced. Together, we will navigate the paths of learning, personal growth, and community building. Our collective efforts will shape the future, not just for ourselves but for the entire school. May this year be filled with memorable achievements, deep friendships, and a strong sense of purpose. Let's support one another, inspire greatness, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We have every confidence that, together, we will make this year a resounding success. So, let's seize the opportunities, overcome the challenges, and create a year to remember. Sincerely, Kenta (President) Sureen (Vice President) Mr. Kyle and Ms. Ederlene (MSSG Advisors)
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(From left to right) Row 1: Leo G7I, Airi G8I, Kenta G8C, Sureen G7C, Tepan G8C, Kirin G8I Row 2: Ms. Ederlene, Drake G6I, Kao G6C, Don G6S, Dol G6I, Ivy G7I, Term G7C, Mr. Kyle Row 3: Ing Ing G8C, Manie G8I, Nia G8S, Ken G8C, Jacob G7S Not Pictured: En-Laye G7I