THE FOBISIAN March 2023, Term 2 Issue 41

Welcome to the latest edition of The FOBISIAN magazine - it’s been a busy first two terms for our schools and for us here at FOBISIA HQ. From the Netball, Gymnastics, Volleyball and the long awaited return of the FOBISIA Friendly Games with the U15's in Term 1 to the Student Leadership Conference, Drama Festival, Rugby, Squash, Tennis, and the U13 Friendly Games in Term 2, our students have enjoyed a huge range of events and activities. Our teachers have also seen a full schedule with the PE & Sport Conference and Music Conferences taking place.

Take some time to read student reflections on the Friendly Games, the student voice is so important and key to what we all do. If you have any students that would like to submit an article on their experience with a FOBISIA event please send them on to me.

The FOBISIAN also offers insights from teachers and senior leaders on key issues in education so check out the articles on AI in education and Gen Z’s most important skills. There are also a whole lot of Save the Dates for next year, so please mark your calendars!

Finally, here at HQ we just successfully concluded the 29th FOBISIA Leadership Conference. The first in-person conference for everyone at HQ - it was wonderful to meet new people and connect faces with names after so many emails!

We hope that you enjoy reading about the experiences and insights of people who attended many of these events in these pages, and that you are inspired to continue working towards excellence in education and sport in the years to come.

Enjoy and have a wonderful break before the start of another busy Term 3!

Bunjopporn (Yoke) Kittrell

PUBLISHER FOBISIA

EDITOR

Bunjopporn (Yoke) Kittrell

CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE

Anthony Rowlands

British International School HCMC & FOBISIA Board

John Gwyn Jones MBE, Shana Kongmun, Janine Minchin, Dawn Jones, Swati Sinha Bedi FOBISIA HQ

Anna Sheppard

The Alice Smith School, Kuala Lumpur

Dan Ahl, Joe Denton, Matt Seddon, Rebecca Maw-Dzatkowski

Bangkok Patana School

Easter Weiss

Dover Court International School

Greg Threlfall, Paul Rotherham

Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok Riverside

Kashvi and Dia, Students

The British School, Kathmandu

Kevin Shaw, Laura Bebbington Dulwich College (Singapore)

Mallika Singh

Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard, Thailand

Matthew Hammonds

The International School @ ParkCity

Simon Green

Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School

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ABOUT THE FOBISIAN

A termly eMagazine for sharing events and news among the membership. Three issues are published each academic year

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Anthony Rowlands Chair

Principal British International School Ho Chi Minh City anthony.rowlands@bisvietnam.com

Matt Mills Vice Chair and HQ Support

Head of School Bangkok Patana School mami@patana.ac.th

Dinah Hawtree Student Events - Sport

Principal Prince of Wales Island International School, Penang principal@powiis.edu.my

David Butcher Student Events - Academic

Principal British School Jakarta principal@bsj.sch.id

Head of School

B O A R D M E M B E R S

Duncan Stonehouse Treasurer

Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School hos@bkkprep.ac.th

Vanita Uppal OBE Safeguarding

Director The British School New Delhi v.uppal@british-school.org

Nick Magnus Heads' Support

Headmaster Dulwich College (Singapore) headmaster@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg

H E A D Q U A R T E R S

John Gwyn Jones MBE Chief Executive Officer ceo@fobisia.org

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Shana Kongmun Executive Operations Manager eom@fobisia.org

Janine Minchin Student Events Executive student-events@fobisia.org

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Martin Towse Secretary & Membership

Principal St. Christopher's International School, Penang martin.towse@scips.org.my

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Principal Jerudong International School Brunei nicholas.sheehan@jis.edu.bn

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the latest edition of our termly newsletter. As we reflect on the past few months, we have much to be proud of as a Federation

Firstly, I am delighted to report that our 29th Leadership Conference in Bangkok was a resounding success. We were thrilled to welcome so many of you to the event, which provided a fantastic opportunity for us to share best practices, exchange ideas and network with colleagues from across the region. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of our speakers, school delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, and of course, John Gwyn Jones MBE our CEO and the team at HQ for making the Conference such a memorable occasion.

In addition to our Conference, we have also been busy organising a range of events; it has been heartening to see so many of our Member Schools host and participate in these events and make the most of the opportunities they offer to enhance the experiences of their students and staff.

FROM OUR CHAIR

Anthony Rowlands

FOBISIA Chair - March 2019 to present Principal, British International School Ho Chi Minh City

Looking ahead, we have an exciting programme of events planned for the coming months, including student sports events, educational offerings, JAWS and the Safeguarding Conference in Jakarta in May. We are committed to continuing our work in supporting and promoting British-style education across the region and to providing our Members with the resources they need to succeed.

As always, I welcome your feedback and suggestions for how we can further improve and develop our Federation. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me or any of our team if you have any ideas or suggestions you would like to share.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to FOBISIA.

FROM OUR CEO

John Gwyn Jones MBE FOBISIA CEO

It has been a busy term so far with the PE & Sport Conference hosted at The Alice Smith School, Kuala Lumpur, the outstanding Student Leadership Conference at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside, the Drama Festival at Garden International School Rayong, and the continuation of the very successful FOBISIA Friendly Games.

Student sports events were also plentiful with golf, tennis, squash and the face to face Swimming Championship hosted by Bangkok Patana School that saw a jaw-dropping nearly 800 participants.

Academics and the Arts were equally busy with the Primary Art and Maths Competitions, live Battle of the Bands, Drama Monologues and Photography Competition - so many events that some will be reported on in the next edition! We are also looking forward to reviewing the entrires for the FOBISIA Secondary Mural Challenge and determining which school will see their art decorating FOBISIA HQ. Bangkok Preparatory International School hosted the Choral Festival. I was lucky enough to attend this as

well as many of the other events taking place and see firsthand the dedication and talent of our students and their teachers.

Of course, we can’t overlook our recent 29th Leadership Conference at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel. It was our biggest conference yet, with around 340 participants, including delegates from schools across the region and some of our valued affilate members. We were very excited to see many of our schools in China send delegates as they quickly pivoted to the changing rules in China. There were six top keynote speakers; Linda Cruse, Alison Watson MBE, Simon Mann, Angela Browne, Dr. Katriona O’Sullivan, and Diana Osagie who closed the conference on a rousing high note.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part - our school delegates, exhibitors, a big thanks to our sponsors, and to the team at HQ who have been working tirelessly to make this conference a success. On to the next one in November!

The 29th Leadership Conference was held out of its usual term China would be able to attend; that gamble paid off as many more first face to face Leadership Conference

It’s been a long four years but it drove home the importance of meeting face to face to make those all important real life connections. And connections were made, the Conference is the largest one to date, with over 200 school delegates and visitors, and 59 exhibitors, including 15 sponsors. There were 6 fantastic keynote speakers; Linda Cruse, Angela Browne, Dr Katriona O'Sullivan, Alison Watson MBE, Simon Mann, and Diana Osagie. There were also 24 workshops, and 5 panels that created some great discussions.

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s

this year in the hope that schools from Hong Kong and more schools from the region were able to join FOBISIA in its Conference since 2019

Rec nnecting Resilient Leaders

In addition to the heart of the Conference, professional learning, is the networkingthe first evening drinks on the rooftop overlooking the spectacular Bangkok Skyline, offered ample opportunities for that, while Saturday evening was a casual dinner by the pool where everyone enjoyed the fabulous spread from the hotel and some of our guests even put on their dancing shoes and showed us some moves on the dance floor. Each day the Conference commenced with a performance by the students from one of our local Member Schools - we were treated to dances from Bangkok Patana School's Tiger Cats Varsity Dance team, along with a stunning performance by Bromsgrove International School's Youth Music Theatre group. The Conference concluded with everyone revitalised, enthused and looking forward to the next one.

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FOBISIA - MAKING CONNECTIONS

FOBISIA CEO John Gwyn Jones MBE and the HQ team have been out and about in the region representing FOBISIA and strengthening connections.

Attendance at the FOBISIA Student Leadership Event hosted by Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside.

Attendance at the FOBISIA Drama Festival event hosted by Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard, Ban Chang.

A visit to Epsom College Kuala Lumpur to discuss the school’s accreditation.

Attendance at the FOBISIA Battle of the Bands event hosted by Bromsgrove School in Bangkok.

FOBISIA IS MAKING A NAME FOR ITSELF AROUND THE GLOBE FOR ITS WORK IN SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING HIGH-QUALITY BRITISH EDUCATION IN ASIA

Membership Visit of Repton School Malaysia.

Attended the PE and Games Conference hosted by The Alice Smith School KL.

A courtesy call with Marc Mesich, the new Principal at Uplands School Penang.

Tennis Invitational at Bangkok Patana School.

Squash Tournament at Shrewsbury Bangkok Riverside.

FOBISIA CONNECT is the online community platform for staff from FOBISIA Member Schools to share ideas, ask questions and connect with others. Now with over 1000 members we are providing the ideal space for our community to get to know others in a similar role, give recommendations, and update on new FOBISIA events.

The platform hosted by Mighty Networks, also has an easy to use App so you can access FOBISIA CONNECT on your phone to keep updated with the latest posts. Be sure to download the App.

If you haven't already joined, request to join here:

In case you have already registered you can see the FOBISIA Connect Feed here.

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

One of our valued membership categories is our Affiliate Membership. This is open to reputable educational organisations, individuals and suppliers whose services and products are of interest to Member Schools and their communities.

We are proud of our Affiliate Members and the range of products and services that they offer.

If you are on the lookout for something for your school, it’s possible that one of our Affiliate Members can help. Take a look at our website where you will find all of the Affiliate Members listed in their numerous categories and get in touch with them directly. Many offer discounts for FOBISIA schools so don’t forget to mention you are a FOBISIA Member School.

FRIENDS OF FOBISIA

Our Friends of FOBISIA Membership is open for a limited number of British international schools located outside of Asia, in order to strengthen our connections beyond the region.

We are proud that we now have five members of Friends of FOBISIA; The British School of Brussels vzw, British International School of Stockholm, Nord Anglia International School Dubai, Rugby School and Wellington College. Welcome to the FOBISIA Family!

INDIVIDUAL

MEMBERS

Individual Members are a growing group of people who were previous Heads of School in a FOBISIA School. Their Membership helps us to maintain an active network of experienced leaders and we can benefit from the knowledge and experience that they bring. We acknowledge those Individual Members who were also former Chairs of the FOBISIA Board or Founding Members as Honorary Individual Members. We are pleased to welcome our Individual Members:

HONORARY INDIVIDUAL

Christopher Charleson

Michael Walton

Ronald Stones OBE

Shaun Williams

Simon Mann

ORDINARY INDIVIDUAL

Andrew Homden

Barnaby Sandow

Christopher Short

Jonathan Turner

Maggie Rafee

FOBISIA U15 GAMES BLUE GROUP REVIEW

9TH-13TH NOVEMBER 2022

Matthew Hammonds Head of PE & Sports, The International School @ ParkCity

The International School @ ParkCity, Malaysia (ISP), attended the U15 FOBISIA Games after a 2 year hiatus due to the COVID-19 restrictions, The games were held by Sports Management Worldwide (SMW) in the new Pattana Sports Resort venue just outside Bangkok. This sprawling new venue has the space and facilities to be able to host large sporting events with all facilities located onsite. With the newly renovated basketball courts, an Olympic-sized pool, great football pitches, and with the development and investment in athletics facilities ongoing, the venue looks sure to be able to host excellent sports competitions for years to come. There were 4 schools attending the full events for the blue group including Sri KDU, Kuala Lumpur (SKIS), Uplands School, Penang (ISPU), The International School @ Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur (ISP) and Denla International School, Bangkok (DBS) with 2 schools attending for the basketball and football competitions including St Andrew’s Green Valley, Rayong (StAGV) and Wellington College, Bangkok (WCIB).

Although the attending schools were smaller than usual, the games were a great re-introduction to the spirit of FOBISIA by providing a fantastic opportunity for students to broaden their sporting experiences. Competing against and making friends with other students from across the Asia region allowed the chance to experience learning in new and unfamiliar contexts whilst raising awareness of cultural diversity. Since returning to school life back in Malaysia, it has been very clear to see the positive impact the tour had on the students involved, setting an alluring target that has boosted motivation for life and for future sporting events.

The opening ceremony of the games was energetic with student expectations and excitement adding to the positive atmosphere. The first day of competition saw students take part in the swimming pool in the morning for a full programme of races. After such a long absence from FOBISIA events it was great to see the sparkle in students' eyes as they tried their hardest to succeed whilst supporting others in their

endeavours. It was also great to see students cheering for other schools and congratulating them on their achievements, a shared value which was evident amongst the schools involved in the friendly competition.

After a hard morning in the pool, athletics was to follow in the afternoon. The energy spent in the pool did not deter students as it was obvious to see that all competitors were trying their best to run faster, jump higher and throw further than their opponents. The day was full of great performances, even in the hot sun, with some very impressive times and distances recorded. The events produce some very spirited performances with some very close finishes. A special mention to the schools who also entered full B teams into the athletics and swimming competitions, depleting their A teams in the process to allow for more competition and participation for all students.

The following days saw the basketball and football competitions take place on a gender rotation basis. The venues for the competitions were once again of a good standard and provided the setting for some high quality matches. The football competitions in particular were very challenging for students involved with the hot sun and temperatures meaning that player rotations were needed to keep all students in a good physical condition. The addition of the day competing teams added to the high level of competition and provided additional opportunities for involvement in the groups.

After 3 long and challenging days of competition, the gala dinner, presentation and the traditional disco was a good way to end the tour and allowed students from all schools to mix, making new and hopefully long-lasting friendships. Particular thanks must go to the team at SMW, FOBISIA HQ and all of the schools involved for a great event and for making ISP feel welcome. After speaking with our students involved, I can say with confidence that their experience was fantastic and they will take their longlasting memories with them forever. With such a great event for all students involved, we now look forward to the U13 FOBISIA Games.

WHAT THE FOBISIA GAMES MEANS TO STUDENTS

Kashvi and Dia Students, The British School, Kathmandu's Under 15s 2022 Games Team

It's obvious that Covid-19 had a huge impact on our generation's access to education: many of us were learning online for long periods of time and unable to engage in learning in the social way we can in classrooms. Yet perhaps the impact on other crucial aspects of school is sometimes overlooked. While our teachers managed to use online platforms as a substitute for lots of what we were missing in real classrooms, many of us completely missed out on all the myriad benefits of team sports and competition for more than a year.

That's why it was such a phenomenal experience to be able to go to Thailand and participate in the Under 15s FOBISIA Games. For the first time, we were able to evaluate our skills on a global level and also experience all the social benefits of playing together. Many of us had not been abroad without our parents before, so this challenge of being away from home also felt like an important rite of passage.

The competition created a strong-knit bond between us as a team and helped us learn to communicate effectively again. And we didn't just love it because our boys’ basketball team won first-place and our girls' football team went undefeated. During and after the competition we got the opportunity to socialise with other teams. Spending this time playing games with, and learning new dance moves from other young people helped us to discover different perspectives and has prepared us more effectively for interacting with strangers in the future.

The Games also taught us a valuable lesson about failure. Our team wasn't used to playing competitively, so we weren't really used to losing either. Athletic endeavours, whether they involve practising or competing, are always made up of moments of triumph and moments of defeat. No matter what game you're playing, it's crucial to accept victory with humility and withstand failure with calm and resilience. The secret to playing well is accepting that every risk may not pay off how you wanted it to, not every game will go your way, but you will learn something from every single one. You can't let loss paralyse you, in life or on the pitch.

HOW CAN OTHER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS PREPARE FOR JOINING THE NEXT FOBISIA GAMES?

Teachers should think about the Games as an opportunity to develop mental as well as physical skills in students- discussing what losing well looks like, talking about the challenges of being so far from home and reflecting after each game;

Students should keep in mind the heat and tiring schedules they will face and try to train regularly prior to the competition;

Finding an older student who is an expert in your specialist sport might help give you some tips and confidence; Playing matches against older students in your school can really help get into the competitive spirit and offers a chance to prepare for failure too!

FOBISIA WEBINARS

FOBISIA offers a range of engaging webinars to its members including Member School Webinars, Affiliate Webinar Series and Sports Club Socials. Through these webinars we aim to provide a platform to open up conversations with our membership on both social and academic topics. There is no cost in participating for our webinars. Don't miss out on our next live webinar! Click here

NEW INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH REVEALS THE SKILLS AND ATTITUDES GEN Z THINKS ARE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN THE 'GAME OF LIFE'

Easter Weiss Director of Admissions & Marketing, Dover Court International School

Confidence, resilience, and wellbeing all figure highly, says Gen Z

As one Gen Z respondent said, "Life constantly throws curveballs at us. It's inevitable. But it's how we react to a situation that matters."

SINGAPORE, 8th December 2022 -- Research published on Friday 1st December by Nord Anglia Education, parent organisation of Dover Court International School, shows that 1 in 2 Gen Z'ers think confidence – 'the knowledge that you're capable of handling whatever challenges life throws at you' – is the most important skill for their personal and professional lives.

Nord Anglia commissioned independent research amongst 18–25-year-old Gen Z'ers living in the UK, USA, and India to better understand the key skills they view as crucial for success. Gen Z was chosen because they are the most recent generation to enter higher education or begin working in a world impacted by the pandemic and economic uncertainty.

Which skills does Gen Z see as important at work? When it comes to having a successful career, Gen Z'ers think the following skills and attitudes are the most important:

1. Confidence (51%)

2. Resilience (44%)

3. Team spirit (43%)

4. Problem solving and critical thinking (38%)

5. Mental and physical wellbeing (35%)

" In today's workplace, especially for women, confidence in yourself is essential to have your ideas heard," one Gen Z'er said.

Commenting on why resilience is important, another Gen Z'er summed it up as: "It's about being able to keep going when it's hard."

The pandemic and Gen Z

According to the Gen Z'ers who took part in the research, the pandemic has meant that these attitudes are the most important to have in life:

6. 'Looking after my wellbeing': the ability to know myself and what works best for me to help look after my mental and physical health

7. 'The importance of empathy': understanding and sympathising with others' experiences

8. 'Having a global outlook': understanding and appreciating what's happening in the world around me

9. 'Problem solving and critical thinking'

10. 'Understanding or being self-aware of how I learn best and why'

When it comes to the importance of wellbeing, one Gen Z'er said, "The last few years have taught everyone that putting yourself first is important because burnout is extremely real."

"If I can't look after my mental health, I won't accomplish anything long term," said another.

DCIS principal Richard Dyer says “It is reassuring to note that resilience, one of Dover Court’s long-standing core values, appears in this research as one of the most important dispositions for Gen-Z. Our world experiences only short periods of stability against a background of change and unpredictability and Gen-Z know this more than anyone, growing up in times

of such uncertainty. School systems are sometimes slow to respond, but here at Dover Court we foster resilience, to help students face their futures with confidence and resourcefulness. In fact, all six of our core values, excellence, integrity, diversity, resilience, creativity and kindness, are chosen with Gen-Z in mind.”

"During my six years at Dover Court, I met amazing teachers and friends, who supported me mentally and set examples for what kind of person I want to be. They never hesitated to give me compliments and that really built up my confidence, supported me to reach my dream. Without the care and support of the community, I would never be who I am today." says Catherine, DCIS graduate, Class of 2022.

Read more about Gen Z and the findings from the research study on Nord Anglia's website here.

About the research

The research was commissioned by Nord Anglia Education and carried out online by Kantar, the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company, amongst a sample of 1,548 Gen Z'ers (adults aged 18-25, with no gender quotas) in the UK, USA, and India, during June 2022. The research focused on skills beyond academic results.

ASK BETTER QUESTIONS: THE IMPACT OF AI ON EDUCATION

Matt Seddon Secondary Principal, Bangkok Patana School

On 30th November 2022, ChatGPT, an online tool developed by OpenAI, was released to the public, creating an unprecedented wave of curiosity, excitement and fear within the education community. As an enthusiastic leader, I am self-aware about my propensity for hyperbole and my excitement for new technology. Despite this, I believe that ChatGPT (and the vast array of other similarly powerful AI apps and websites) has truly changed education forever, catching many of us off guard.

The possibilities of this technology seem to be limitless, and it is freely available to our students today.

Educators have long talked about being ‘futureready’, but when it comes to AI, the future has well and truly arrived, forcing us to consider the impact in our schools today. Here are five points that we have been considering:

1. Academic Integrity

ChatGPT is a language model which generates human-like text, effortlessly completing basic tasks like language translation, essay structuring and modelling answers. The early adopters are now really beginning to understand its power, finding that it can solve complex mathematical equations, write sophisticated essays and even generate computer code.

With the advent of AI writing, academic integrity has become a primary concern to many. However, I believe that we need to quickly move beyond this as a source of worry and ensure we are promoting ethical learning environments that prioritise honesty and integrity, rather than reacting to the latest technology. Schools must educate their staff and students on how to use AI technology in an ethical and responsible manner. A wonderful line of enquiry with students is to philosophically discuss whether AI writing is an extension of spell check or an editor function!

2. Train Your Teams

To ensure a positive culture around AI technology, staff must be well-trained and confident. Leaders should outline the expected culture and empower their staff to use AI tools. In a school setting, this can help teachers reduce their workload by automating routine tasks such as creating resources, grading work against a rubric and providing real-time feedback. Staff need to know that this is acceptable, and be encouraged to use it, allowing them to prioritise delivering high-quality instruction and engaging with their students on a more personal level.

3. Getting Ahead of the Game

As history has shown, opposing technology is rarely successful. When calculators first entered the classroom, many teachers were afraid of the impact on mathematical learning. The reality has seen students access higher and more complex problems.

By encouraging students to use AI technology for legitimate purposes, such as receiving instant feedback and suggestions on how to improve their essays, or developing innovative solutions to complex problems, we can accelerate student learning so that they can achieve their potential. I encourage our teachers to set healthy parameters for its use and help students to understand how to use it in a responsible and ethical manner. This is where magical outcomes can be achieved.

4. Ask Better Questions

AI technology provides the best outcomes to those who ask the best questions. This is also true of education itself. Teachers who ask better questions of their students shifting away from traditional recallcentric problems, will allow their students to access higher-order thinking skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity.

Traditional homework tasks appear to become meaningless when considered through this lens. Is asking students to complete 10 quadratic equations a good use of anybody’s time? Would it be better

to ask students to use AI technology to learn how they can solve quadratic equations, encouraging them to generate their own increasingly challenging questions and learning how to structure their answers, so that they deepen their understanding, ready to present their findings to their peers in the next lesson?

5. The Future of Assessment

The role of traditional examinations is likely to be a debate that rages amongst educators, parents and students over the coming years. Whilst our understanding of high-quality teaching and learning has evolved beyond all recognition, the format of examinations has not changed much since the 19th century. As we discover how to harness AI technology, it is likely that educators will first ‘double down’ on tests as an assessment tool. After all, what better way is there to guarantee authenticity than sitting in exam conditions? But in a world where technology has made information and modelling more readily available than ever before, I suspect we will soon start asking ourselves why on earth we are setting these tasks in the first place.

I believe that a wonderful challenge awaits educators to develop new assessment methods that measure students' ability to apply knowledge in real-world situations and reward creativity and innovation. The future of education is exciting and full of potential, and we must embrace this new technology to prepare our students for the challenges that lie ahead.

WE MUST ASK BETTER QUESTIONS

FOBISIA MUSIC TEACHERS CONFERENCE

Simon Green Head of Music (Secondary), Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School

The annual FOBISIA Music Teachers Conference is back with a really fantastic return to (something like) normality. Bangkok Prep was delighted to be able to welcome 60 Music teachers (with a further 20 attending the virtual conference) for two days of workshops, keynote speakers, concerts, discussions, podcasts, networking and much more.

We were extremely pleased to have Susanna Saw and Marcel Pusey as our two keynote speakers. They brought a wealth of experience and ideas to the conference, and their workshops were a highlight of the event. We were also treated to a wonderful concert given by Jonathan Mann and the Immanuel String Orchestra, not to mention Bangkok Prep’s own superb musicians and ensembles.

Other presenters included conference regulars Andy Gleadhill, Musical Futures, Charanga and ABRSM. We also had some really interesting workshops to help us improve our conducting skills given by David Spencer and Jonathan Mann. Soundtrap’s workshop was also well received and they kindly sponsored the welcome drinks on Wednesday night. There were also lots of networking opportunities and curriculum discussion as well.

It’s not all work though, as we all went out for a lovely meal on the evening of the first day. This was a great way to get to know our fellow music teachers in a more informal setting - and the food was great!

The Music Teachers Conference is a real highlight of the academic year, and is an extremely useful CPD opportunity for all. We look forward to seeing you again in Singapore at Tanglin Trust School in October.

COACHING STUDENT LEADERS TO "BE THE CHANGE"

Greg Threlfall Director of Outreach, Shrewsbury International School Bangkok

Contribution is an innate desire in all of us, but often our busy lives make it hard to find time to give back. In schools, leadership skills and service learning are vital components for student development as global citizens, but they often take a backseat to our primary drivers or external pressures.

Inspired by the work of international humanitarian Linda Cruse, we developed a unique student leadership conference programme that aimed to provide training and inspire action to tackle real-world problems.

The event began with a focus on climate change and its impact on the indigenous people living in the Arctic. The Race4Good activity connected us immediately with Aleq (a hunter from Quaanaq in Greenland). It was clear by the end of Day 1, that we had already formed close connections between the 400 participants and their group of supporting staff, business mentors and race judges.

Through a dynamic and impactful three-day program, students from seventeen schools around the region were empowered to use their voices to effect positive change. We created a bespoke leadership curriculum, including a ‘Global Citizenship Passport’ and ‘Leadership Skills Self Reflection’ document which helped participants consider their own leadership skills as they journeyed through their individualised conference pathway. Coach ‘in-residence’ Isabel Valle set to work presenting active sessions like ‘Taming your Gremlins’, 'Finding the Future You’ and ‘the Success Mindset’ whilst other speakers like multi Grammy nominated producer, studio owner and Senior VP of Sony Masterworks Chris Craker talked about the importance of self-leadership.

We sought, very deliberately, to avoid what are often described as ‘talking heads’ in favour of lively, hands-on experiences that would allow students to practise leadership with

empathy. Lisa Tregale, (Director of the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales) steers much of the BBC diversity and inclusion policy. Khun Tee Vachiramon, CEO of Thailand’s leading big data and AI company, who led a lively debate. We also enjoyed a fireside chat with Dr. Kraiyos Patrawat, (Managing Director, Equitable Education Fund) and his team who delivered a workshop on Equity Partnership Schools Network. This is a wonderfully successful entrepreneurial skills development programme involving international schools and EEF funded rural government schools working in unison on product design, production and marketing via the Shopee ecommerce platform.

All of the sessions linked back to the theme ‘Think Globally and Act Locally’ and were pitched age appropriately to provide a pathway for Year 6 up to Year 13.

The conference culminated in one-on-one ‘Speed Coaching’ sessions with all our guest speakers, giving participants the chance to receive guidance and inspiration from our incredible industry leaders. This was intended to equip the participants to approach future challenges, including university applications and the greater Global Citizenship agenda with increased skill and confidence.

The impact of this project will ultimately be measured by the implementation of the successful Race4Good team's actions by Linda’s ‘boots on the ground’. So, as a closing moment, we showed our gratitude to the mentors and speakers and asked all of the participants to pledge, with energetic encouragement from Linda and I, to "be the change" they want to see in the world.

PE AND SPORT TEAM TOGETHER FOR THE FOBISIA CONFERENCE AT ALICE SMITH

Anna Sheppard Head of Secondary PE, The Alice Smith School, Kuala Lumpur

It was a KLASS few days in Kuala Lumpur as over 150 PE and Sport delegates came together from across the region for the AGM and conference. With the previous two conferences held online, members of the PE community were long overdue a face to face opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and network across the region.

During the three days there were over 50 sessions on offer. These were hosted and organised by the PE and Sport team at the Alice Smith School with support from the FOBISIA PE and Sport Executive Committee. Delegates were treated to keynote addresses from Manisha Tailor MBE, Neil Rollings and James Simms. Each speaker, an expert in their field, setting the scene for the day ahead and providing members with expertise across professional sport, diversity, high performance and academic PE. These keynotes were complemented with a huge range of workshops to suit each delegate. There were workshops tailored towards academic PE, core PE, school sport development as well a number of sports specific sessions. One of the highlights had to be the workshop sessions hosted by netball superstar Tracey Neville MBE.

A huge thank you to all the delegates who travelled, the speakers who made the event so fantastic and the team at FOBISIA HQ for all the support given in putting together such a fantastic event.

The PE & Sports Conference was very informative and well-organised. The speakers were knowledgeable and provided valuable insights on current trends and best practices in the field. The sessions were interactive and engaging, allowing for active participation and discussion among attendees. The venue was also convenient and comfortable. Overall, the conference was a great opportunity to network and learn from other teachers and schools, as well as industry experts."

Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the enthusiasm within the room. I'm new to FOBISIA but I felt welcomed and supported by others."

BACK WITH A BANG: THE FOBISIA DRAMA FESTIVAL RETURNS!

Mallika Singh

Secondary English and ToK Teacher, Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard, Thailand

Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard, Thailand welcomed 118 students for the first face-to-face FOBISIA Drama Festival after the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival, which took place from 18th to 21st of January, centred around the theme ‘Children for Change,’ exploring the lives of children who have changed the world or are fighting to change it now.

During the festival, students spent three days taking part in theatre workshops, exploring various aspects of drama such as ‘Stage Combat,’ ‘Bunraku Puppetry’ and ‘Musical Theatre.’

They also worked in companies to create devised performances centred around one ‘Child for Change’: Anne Frank, Greta Thunberg, Iqbal Masih, Malala Yousafzai, Ruby Bridges and William Kamkwamba. The spectacular performances at the end of the festival reflected on the students’ creativity and dramatic potential. Further, it was clear to see that the students were inspired by the ‘Children for Change’ who stand as examples of courage and integrity, as the performances sensitively tackled global issues and presented hopeful messages for the future.

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

- Anne Frank

The festival featured workshops run by UK-based practitioner Chiara D’Anna who also performed a bespoke rendition of her award-winning play ‘Don’t You Dare!’ for festival participants followed by a Q&A session. This performance was a definite highlight of the festival: students lauded it as “amazing” and “really funny.” Likewise, D’Anna expressed how impressed she was with the students’ engagement and enthusiasm with the play. She was also touched, and slightly amused, by the number of participants who asked for her autograph afterwards.

While drama and learning were certainly at the heart of the festival, students also enjoyed social occasions such as the Thai Fair and Beach Party. During the Thai Fair, participants got to sample Thai street food favourites such as Pad Thai, Som Tam and Coconut Ice Cream. Some stalls were so popular that they even sold out of all their food! The Thai Department at GIS also organised traditional Thai games for the students to try out.

Similarly, the Beach Party gave students a chance to relax and take part in party games such as limbo and a very special rendition of musical chairs. There were live performances from student bands, and visiting students also took to the stage to share their musical talents.

Overall, the FOBISIA Drama Festival 2023 was not only a successful event, but also a reminder of the role that theatre plays in bringing people together and providing a safe space for young people. After over two years of lockdowns and online learning, it was inspiring to see the resilience and positivity of the participating students.

A big thank you to all involved for making this event possible. The FOBISIA Drama Festivals are back!

Thursday 28th September

Sports Conference

Friday 29th September

Saturday 30th September

Open to all PE and Sports colleagues from member schools of the FOBISIA community. More details to follow.

FOBISIA GYMNASTICS INVITATIONAL 2022

Rebecca Maw-Dzatkowski

Head of Gymnastics Academy, Bangkok Patana School

When Bangkok Patana School volunteered to host the FOBISIA Gymnastics Invitational 2022, the hosting conditions were unclear, and we were unsure whether COVID-19 restrictions would impact the event. However, after successfully adapting the FOBISIA Gymnastics Invitational 2021 to an online format, we were confident that we could take on the challenge of organising the 2022 event in a constantly changing landscape. The FOBISIA Gymnastics Invitational 2022 brought together just shy of 400 gymnasts from 12 international schools across South East Asia. The gymnasts participated in a 3-day event, enabling gymnasts to compete in individual and team categories in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Level 2 - Level 8 and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Level 1 - Level 6. The following schools joined:

Australian International School - Singapore

Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School

Bangkok Patana School

British School Jakarta

Harrow International School Bangkok

International School Bangkok

NIST, Bangkok

Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok

Riverside

Singapore International School Bangkok

St Andrew's International School Bangkok

The British School Manila

United World College of South East Asia - East

On Thursday 24th November, Bangkok Patana School transformed its sports hall into an impressive 3-court gymnastics arena! An army of movers, trucks and trollies arrived after school and began the task of dismantling the gymnastics hall and relocating the equipment. Eight hours later, the process was complete, and we were ready to welcome visiting schools to the FOBISIA Gymnastics Invitational 2022!

Friday 25th November, was the first day of the event. The entire day was dedicated to podium training, enabling the participating international schools to visit the competition arena during their allotted time. Podium training is an essential part of gymnastics meets as it allows the gymnasts to get used to the different equipment; the uneven bars may be rougher on the gymnasts’ hands, the sprung floor may be less forgiving on landings, and the rebound of the springboards may provide less flight. Therefore, podium training allows the gymnasts to experience the equipment and physically and mentally prepare for the competition.

Saturday 26th November kicked off with a bang, welcoming 105 WAG level 2 gymnasts! This category was the largest session in the competition. Additionally, as this was the first international gymnastics competition since before the pandemic, it was also the first-ever international competition for many of the new Level 2 gymnasts. Bangkok Patana School also welcomed spectators into the arena, which was also a first for many new gymnastics Mums and Dads! The second session to take place was the WAG Level 3 gymnasts, bringing together 79 gymnasts and the final session on Saturday consisted of the WAG Level 4 gymnasts, bringing together 41 gymnasts. Throughout the day, the gymnasts put on a spectacle, performing across

all apparatus and receiving scores from the Thai National judges.

On Sunday 27th November, we welcomed both MAG and WAG categories, beginning with MAG Level 1 and Level 2 gymnasts, alongside the WAG Level 4.5 and Level 5 gymnasts. Sunday morning saw 109 gymnasts compete simultaneously across six different levels - the atmosphere in the arena was electric, with many spectators cheering along from the stands! The final sessions on Sunday consisted of the MAG Level 3 - Level 6 and WAG Level 6Level 8 gymnasts, bringing together 50 high-level gymnasts from across South East Asia. These gymnasts brought their A-game and fought hard through difficult skills and new routines to claim the podium places!

As always with competitions, there were some highs but also some lows; however, one of the most powerful lessons learnt through the sport of gymnastics is that gymnasts must persevere through failure before experiencing success. The strength it takes to fall, get back up, and try again is a skill that will serve gymnasts well throughout their lives.

An event this size takes a village, and wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the Bangkok Patana staff. Additionally, I would like to thank Sikarin hospital for sponsoring the medical team, the Thai National Gymnastics Association for officiating the event and the Chula University assistants.

Congratulations to all podium winners! Medaling at an event this size is an impressive achievement. Additionally, well done to all participating gymnasts who showed up and did their best on the day. Finally, it was a pleasure to welcome all participating gymnasts, coaches, and parents to Bangkok Patana School, and we look forward to seeing you at future events.

FOBISIA SWIMMING INVITATIONAL 2023

Joe Denton Cross Campus Assistant Head Swim Coach, Bangkok Patana School

On Friday 27th – Sunday 29th January 2023, Bangkok Patana School played host to the FOBISIA Swim Invitational 2023; this was the first opportunity since January 2019 that members of FOBISIA were able to compete back in the water alongside each other. This invitational provided the opportunity for just under 800 students from 23 schools across 6 different countries to compete at a FOBISIA swimming competition once again, the largest to date! Representation of schools included those from Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei, Bangladesh, and Laos.

The competition provided some fantastic competitive races across the weekend with a great display of talent across all age groups, despite the pandemic, the quality of swimming amongst the FOBISIA community hadn’t slowed down. The meet began on Friday 27th with mixed relays and 400m individual events, providing a great balance of speed and endurance. This fantastic opening to the weekend was certainly helped by the spectating parents creating a real buzz around poolside cheering on all swimmers. It was fantastic to see parents travel from overseas to help support their children and their team. Saturday and Sunday provided a full day of competing with the opportunity for swimmers to compete in all 50 & 100m events with the one heat per age group for the 200m events. On top of these events, we had the single gender relays also, these provided some fantastic head-to-head racing with the leads changing throughout.

Swimmers, coaches, and spectators had the opportunity to visit multiple food & beverage and retail vendors throughout the weekend, this helped provide an ‘athlete village’ feel by the 50m pool and this area was certainly popular with all visitors. After the conclusion of the meet, awards were given to the top 3 individual point scorers per age group along with the overall team scores. Congratulations to all swimmers who competed throughout the weekend. The overall team results saw Bangkok Patana winning the FOBISIA Swim Invitational this year, they were followed by Alice Smith School from Kuala Lumpur in second place and Bangkok Prep in third. After this invitational, FOBISIA swimming is certainly back and it will be exciting to see if continue to evolve next year!

FOBISIA NETBALL DULWICH COLLEGE (SINGAPORE) 2022

Laura Bebbington Head of Senior School PE, Dulwich College (Singapore)

We were delighted to host the return of the annual FOBISIA Netball Championships at Dulwich College (Singapore) in December. After a three-year hiatus, ten schools from across Southeast Asia travelled to Singapore for a weekend of competitive netball.

Across the weekend, 103 games were played in the U13, U15 and U18 age groups. All students could showcase their skills and athleticism, and the standard of netball was fantastic to watch. The three Championship games saw Dulwich College (Singapore) and Tanglin Trust School battle it out on the show court culminating in Dulwich College (Singapore) triumphing in the Cup Competition in the U15 category and winning the Plate Competition for U13 and U15, with Tanglin Trust School winning the U13 and U18 year groups for the Cup Competition. The atmosphere was electric as each team entered the court to inspirational music. The quality of the skill level and team cohesion from these teams was outstanding and was a true reflection of how hard the girls had trained in preparation for the tournament.

Sport allows us to ignite new friendships as well as test us both physically and mentally. At Dulwich, we believe in giving all students the opportunity to play sport in a team, regardless of ability, as well as nurturing the careers of exceptional athletes through our Ignite Exceptional Performance Development Programme. Competing in tournaments like this allows our students to collaborate and strive for excellence in an international and competitive environment. Being able to participate in fixtures and contests fully again makes us appreciate how enjoyable these experiences are and how they add to the quality of the whole school experience, and how missed they were during the pandemic.

Experiencing the highs and lows of playing in a tournament enabled the students to set personal and team targets, demonstrate composure under pressure, and show determination and courage to succeed. Success will look different for every team, from effective centre pass strategies to shooting techniques or trying to stay within a two-goal difference. Every team was able to achieve targets across the weekend.

Thank you to all the players, staff and parents who attended and participated in the tournament. With the recent opening of additional sports facilities on our campus, including multi-purpose courts, we look forward to hosting again in the future and to continuing the opportunity to play quality netball in the region.

FOBISIA RUGBY DULWICH COLLEGE (SINGAPORE) 2023

Kevin Shaw Director of Sport, Dulwich College (Singapore)

Last month, Dulwich College (Singapore) hosted the FOBISIA Invitational Rugby 10s. After three years with little competition, it was so great to see six schools from Singapore and Malaysia playing in a competitive environment.

The event took place over a Saturday morning and afternoon, with 7 U16 teams competing. The standard of rugby, the athleticism and the tenacity of every individual player were a joy to witness by the vast number of spectators who came to see this inaugural event. The day started with pool play, with the A teams from Dulwich College (Singapore) and Tanglin Trust School finishing at the top of their respective pools.

The knock-out rounds resulted in a DCSG and TTS final, which was a nailbiting match with both teams battling it out for the gold. TTS managed to pull ahead with a try and while DCSG tried their best to respond, TTS managed to clinch the win with a well-deserved 5-0 victory. After the event, there was a lovely barbeque for the players and coaches to enjoy while talking through all the closely fought matches. It enabled an opportunity for everyone to socialise in a friendly environment alongside the competition on the field.

RESULTS

1. Tanglin Trust School (1)

2. Dulwich College (Singapore)

3. Marlborough College Malaysia

4. United World College, East

5. Tanglin Trust School (2)

6. Crescendo-HELP International School

The Dulwich sporting traits of being Determined, Courageous, Skilful, and Gracious were on show by all participating schools, and it was particularly pleasing to see the displays of sportsmanship across the teams. The matches were fiercely competitive and played in great spirit. The whole day was a wonderful showcase of school rugby in South-East Asia. It was a great reminder of the power of sport to bring people together, both in times of celebration and times of adversity.

Thank you to all the players, staff, and parents who attended and participated in the tournament. We have been so pleased to host a number of sports events over the past few months and, following the recent opening of additional sports facilities on our campus, we look forward to hosting even more events in the future.

FOBISIA VOLLEYBALL 2022

Paul Rotherham Director of Sports and Activities, Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok Riverside

Shrewsbury, RIverside hosted 9 girls teams and 10 boys teams with schools travelling to Bangkok from Manilla, Yangon and Phuket to participate in the very first FOBISIA U19 Volleyball tournament; also the first International FOBISIA Invitational of the calendar year.

It was a truly amazing event with such a vibrant atmosphere throughout the campus on Friday and Saturday. The volleyball games attracted various crowds of enthusiastic students, parents, teachers, and staff, but were especially loud for the home teams.

Several students cheekily asked their teacher if they could miss class to come to watch the volleyball! This tournament was also a very valuable experience for some 2nd teams as they develop toward the future.

The standard exceeded expectations and with many close fought 5 set matches lasting almost two hours. Despite this, all the players dug deep and were fully committed throughout. Every school and all the players should be proud of themselves demonstrating excellent camaraderie and athletic ability in every match. The atmosphere was always supportive and friendly which continued over to an evening of bowling and buffet meal instead of the normal sit down Gala Dinner.

FOBISIA SQUASH TOURNAMENT 2023

Paul Rotherham Director of Sports and Activities, Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok Riverside

Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok Riverside, hosted the FOBISIA Squash Tournament 2023, where 55 players from 6 FOBISIA international schools travelled from Brunei, Malaysia, and South Korea to attend.

In addition to the matches, athletes attended Squash Masterclasses led by Terry Cheetham, the ex-Captain of Australia and former Head Coach of the Thailand National Squash Team, and the current Head Coach at Thailand Squash Academy. In these masterclasses, Terry shared tips and tricks he picked up over his illustrious squash career that spanned over 30 years.

Students also had the opportunity to test themselves against each other with a series of technical and athletic challenges. This additional offer was well received by everyone.

The tournament had squash players of all abilities from those just recently starting on their playing journey to elite junior squash players which comprised Asian ranked No.1 and No.4 U16 girls, Asian ranked No. 2 and No. 4 U11 boys and Asian ranked No. 4 U19 boys. Some of the best squash players around!

After two days of competition, the tournament culminated in a Gala Dinner where all the athletes got to relax and unwind. Winners of each age group were announced; U19 Boys Winner - Epsom College in Malaysia won for Under 19 Boys and shout out to Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar School for winning the Under 15, Under 13, Under 11 Boys, and Under 18 Girls categories!

Aiden (U19 Boys Winner) went on to compete the following week in the Malaysian Junior Championships, he won that tournament too. A great week for Aiden and for FOBISIA Squash!

FOBISIA TENNIS INVITATIONAL 2023

Dan Ahl Head Tennis Coach, Bangkok Patana Tennis Academy

With the return of overseas travelling teams and a bumper entry, this years event trialled a new format with a qualifying event for Bangkok based schools taking place between the 3rd - 5th of March with 180 entries from 15 schools.

Those students who qualified then joined the overseas students from TES, BSM, ISPU, UWCD, UWCE and ISP in the main draw with both events taking place and hosted by Bangkok Patana School.

Individual events were run at U12, U14 and U16 level for both boys and girls with either 16 or 20 players taking part in each main draw event which started in round robin groups of 4 before moving onto a knockout event where the top 2 in each group went into one section and the bottom into another.

Competition was fierce throughout with the U12 boys being particularly strong; it was noticeable that the Bangkok based students who had already had to qualify were performing well.

With so many matches to play, days were long and although this is at times challenging for organisers, staff and students, once it cooled down and the floodlights were on the late matches was still as competitive. With all semi finals and finals taking place on the Sunday the stage was set for some real blockbuster matches and most didn’t disappoint giving the many spectators present plenty to applaud.

The final match count reached 293 in the main draw which when the 200 qualifying matches were added was an amazing number.

Finally thanks to my coaching staff who were ready and willing to help and assist with any matter big or small and who spent many an hour out on the courts supervising and supporting matches.

Congratulations to the winners:

U12 BOYS

Winner Napradh (WCISB)

RU Toby (SHR)

3rd Alexandre (BSM)

U12 GIRLS

Winner Sana (UWCD)

RU Fang-Hsi (Morgan) (TES)

3rd Pateela (SIS)

U14 BOYS

Winner Akarin (HISB)

RU Mio (UWCD)

3rd Andrei (SHR)

U14 GIRLS

Winner Natrada (SISB)

RU Asama (BPS)

3rd Yi-Liz (ISPU)

U16 BOYS

Winner Penne (WCISB)

RU Pajara (HISB)

3rd Patham (WCISB)

U16 GIRLS

Winner Kate (UWCD)

RU Yuzuno (SHR)

3rd Maissiyaporn (Anglo)

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