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Athletics, Arts & Activities and Service at ISB
HS ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Chris Mott
Locally we are a member of Bangkok Metropolitan Athletic Conference (BMAC) which provides our students with opportunities from Under 11 through Varsity level sports. In addition we offer our Varsity Athletes the opportunity to participate in the International Association of Southeast Asia Schools (IASAS) conference. This offers students international travel opportunities for all of our three season sports.
The International School of Bangkok Athletic program aims to enhance, support and extend student-learning outside of the classroom. The ISB vision, mission, and definition of learning drive what we do as an athletic department and as coaches. The program aims to help each athlete reach his/her full academic AND athletic potential, become a passionate, reflective studentathlete, become a caring, global citizen, and lead a healthy, active, balanced lifestyle.
ISB coaches are educators and role models. We cultivate leadership and emphasize character to nurture respectful, resilient competitors. We model integrity, champion sportsmanship, and develop a growth mindset, every day. Our teams strive for excellence, enrich our community, and reflect our core values at home and abroad. Success is measured in growth, achievement, impact, and enjoyment.
Within our athletic program, everyone counts, everyone contributes, and everyone earns recognition. We prepare with purpose, play with passion, and represent our school with pride. We carry ourselves with dignity, confident that no matter the outcome, we have delivered our best effort.
ISB offers an athletic experience that inspires achievement and transforms lives. Go Panthers!
DIRECTOR OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS & DESIGN Anthony Giles
Through service learning students work together to create a world, a community, a neighbourhood, a school that enriches their sense of social responsibility.
As a school we believe that our students can make a difference, through action, in our community and surrounding communities. The CAS and Service Learning Programme prioritises problemsolving, self-accountability, and reflective skills in a live and applied setting.
Examples of service learning connections at ISB are Habitat for Humanity builds, creating opportunities to meet and interact with the boys from Pakkret Reception Home for Boys, working with children from the cerebral palsy wards at Baan Rachawadee, teaching english at Bumble Bee Free Library, and many more.
Our aim for students is to explore new possibilities, create learning experiences, embrace and adapt to new challenges by actively participating in a personalised programme. Understanding that students are members of a local and global community with responsibilities towards each other and the environment. And, most importantly, the programme provides students with opportunities to connect with each other and have fun!
“...if you believe in something, you must not just think or talk or write, but must act.” Peterson (2003)
One thing that makes ISB special is that we think of The Arts differently and value learning through The Arts as something important for all students. With twenty arts staff and over thirty dedicated classrooms, twenty seven practice rooms, two theaters and an outdoor stage we offer a full array of design, fine and performing arts courses (over sixty) that sit alongside classes in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages because we believe learning in and through The Arts is unique, and as important as these other areas of study in providing a well rounded education. Borrowing the lead singer for U2, Bono’s quote with a twist, “Art can change the world because Art changes students in the way they think about the world and the possibilities they can imagine rearranging it.
“Every artist at ISB is encouraged to grow and create whether in dance, drama, design tech, film, music, or visual arts.” Variya Tongtip, ISB Dancer and Actor
“We have an Arts Council that works really hard to plan events that allow students to perform or display their artwork in the community.” Chris Rogers, ISB Visual Artist and Designer
“I love The Arts at ISB because of the amazing opportunities I have to collaborate with peers and because I get to be a part of the community through art.” Boonyanin Pakvisal, ISB Film Maker and Photographer
