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The year of “Same Same but Different,” learning new things,

caring for each other, and discovering ourselves.

The year of “Same Same but Different,” learning new things,

caring for each other, and discovering ourselves.

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Contents

HEADMASTER:Simon Leslie

EDITOR:Jaemi Hodgson

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT:Pook Srisuksawad

ADVERTISING ASSISTANT:Pook Srisuksawad

@36/15 is published by the Office of Development, NIST

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From 36/15Headmaster’s MessageIB ResultsSame Same but DifferentStudent attends Leadership Summit

School NewsFIE Appoints new ChairmanHuman Ingenuity ChallengeNEST

Nist in the CommunityNIPTA Column NISTAA Reunion

Round-Up of ActivitiesGraduationYear 6 Completion DinnerVoicesJunior PromStaff AwardsWai-Khru

Calendar

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Headmaster’s Message

Dear NIST Community,

The beginning of a new year always brings much excitement, not only amongst students as they renew acquaintances after the long

break but also amongst teaching staff who have an equal number of stories to tell. It is one of the great features about an international school: the telling of stories; the comparisons of challenges completed and places seen; the knowledge gained and experiences stored away.

@36/15 is our quarterly magazine which is designed to keep you informed in a more detailed way of what occurs at our school during the year. You will read about the variety of what we offer but more importantly you will read about how it happens.

In this issue you will learn about the most recent IB Diploma results from our Class of 2009 and ¿ nd a special welcome from our parent teacher organization NIPTA. You will read about our new

FIE Chairman and the great Alumni NISTAA reunion, how one of our students attended a prestigious leadership programme in the USA this past summer and the Year 7 Science project ‘Human Ingenuity Challenge’ held at the end of last year. Also at the end of the last Academic year, we celebrated the Year 6 Completion Ceremony, the Junior Prom and also the 2009 Graduation Ceremony. Mr Tarek Razik, our new Head of Admissions, will write a column this year which addresses issues on educating and learning. This issue he is focusing on the need for students to be accountable for their own learning. In addition, our secondary students have provided us with some poetry as part of Voices from Secondary English.

As many of you know, during the course of last academic year, the School undertook the ambitious task of re accreditation through NEASC (a North American accrediting organization); CIS (a European accrediting organization); the IB (International Baccalaureate) and Sor Mor Sor (a Thai accrediting body). This required a full self study over a period of 18 months followed by a visit of 16 leading education professionals from around the world. This major exercise happens every ten years and we were pleased to complete this tenth year as an accredited school.

Finally the theme for our school during the next two years is: Same, Same but Different. Action, Service, Inclusion and Pedagogy are all a part of this theme and it links perfectly with the NIST Strategic Plan and the ideal that each student will willingly and consistently take action for the betterment of others. The theme particularly links to the Strategic Plans Core Values:� The embracing of diversity strengthens the individual community;� Individuals have the right to choose and are responsible for the consequences of their choices;� All learning enriches life;� The pursuit of excellence is worth the effort;� Understanding deepens when meaningful connections are made; and� People thrive in a safe, clean and caring environment.

I hope that you enjoy this edition of @36/15 and that your association and involvement with NIST this year will be a happy and rewarding one.

Simon LeslieHeadmaster NIST

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IB Results

NIST had 88 candidates sit the exams, which last nearly a month, in May, 2009. With the results, announced in late July, came the news that one

NIST student received 44 points plus further maths. Nearly seven percent of the class (six students) achieved over 40 points. Sixteen students, close to 20% of the class, received over 38 points.

The average point score for the class of 2009 was 34 - well above the world average which is below 30 points. Furthermore, almost 50% of the class gained bilingual diplomas. Considering that the percentage of bilingual diplomas worldwide is only 31%, NIST does exceptionally

IB Results - No Surprise!

Late Summer is the time of year when the International Baccalaureate results are announced and as usual, there were no surprises for NIST. NIST graduates consistently score high results in a curriculum that sees less than 1% of the total of IB students worldwide (31,285 in 2008) obtain a perfect score.

well in producing bilingual students; a tribute to our World Language programme.

In addition to the great overall results, the average subject grade for the class of 2009 was 5.38. (The mean grade world wide last year was 4.69.) NIST is extremely proud that there were a number of perfect sevens in High Level Physics and Chemistry.

To put our average score into perspective, 38 points is considered suf¿ cient to enter Oxford or Cambridge. So in an open entry school such as NIST, to consistently reach such high level scores year on year is truly proof of the

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quality of education that our students receive. The majority of our 2009 graduates are heading to their ¿ rst choice universities. In fact, our 44 point student is headed to the University of British Columbia in Canada. UBC consistently ranks as one of the top three universities in Canada and holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning.

The IB Diploma is a broad and balanced curriculum which is still very academically demanding making it a passport to universities around the world. It develops not only critical thinking and re¡ ective skills but also develops research skills. Students gain an intercultural understanding and develop independent learning skills. Assessment procedures measure the extent to which students have mastered these skills and are based on the analysis and presentation of information; how a student evaluates and constructs his/her arguments and solves problems creatively is reviewed. Assessment is done by a group of about 5,000 examiners worldwide. Results are determined by a student’s

performance measured against set standards.

Diploma students take six subject courses at either Higher or Standard Level. Grades are awarded for each subject and range from one to seven points each. Students can also be awarded up to three additional points for the combined results of the Theory of Knowledge course and the Extended Essay, all adding up to the perfect 45. An IB Diploma is awarded to students who gain a minimum of 24 points subject to minimum levels of performance across the whole diploma. Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) is also an important feature of the Diploma. Without 150 hours of documented service, students will not graduate with a diploma.

So please congratulate our 88-strong 2009 graduates. It has not been an easy two years but they have achieved a great deal and we wish them well on all their future endeavours.

Assumption University Queensland University of Technology

Bath University Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Blue Mountains Hotel School School of Visual Arts, NY

Boston University Seattle University

Brown University University of Bristol

Capetown University University of British Columbia

Carnegie Mellon University University of Exeter, UK

Chinese University of Hong Kong University of Georgia

Chulalongkorn University University of Hong Kong

College of William and Mary University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Duke University University of Maastricht

Elmhurst College University of Manchester

Erasmys Universiteit Rotterdam University of Melbourne

Georgia Institute of Techonology University of New South Wales

Institute of Culinary Art, South Africa University of Pittsburg

International College of Hotel Management University of Queensland

Laurea University of Applied Science, Finland University of San Francisco

London School of Economics and Political Science University of Southern California

Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich University of St Andrews

Lynn University University of Surrey

Macalester College University of Tech, Sydney

New York University University of Toronto

Northeastern University University of Vermont

Oregon State University University of Virginia

Pace University University of Waikato, New Zealand

Penn State University University of Washington

Pong Hua University University of York

Purdue University

The Universities selected by our 2009 Graduates:

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FIE

During the first weekend of September, the Foundation for International Education (FIE) appointed M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula to be Chairman of the

Foundation (FIE). The FIE consists of at least 18, and no more than 23 voting members, of whom the majority must be parents or guardians of a child or children at the school. The FIE meets at least twice a year and one of its main responsibilities is to appoint an Executive Committee (known as the Executive School Board) to oversee the School on its behalf. One of their first agenda items for this school year was to appoint a new Foundation chairperson.

Khun Pridiyathorn is a well recognised personality in the Thai community, having held many top government postings over the years, and is currently on the Board of a number of top business organizations in Thailand.

Having earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Thammasat University, Khun Pridiyathorn then attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School where he received a master’s degree in business administration. Khun Pridiyathorn’s career started at Thai Farmers Bank (now known as Kasikorn Bank) where he worked for almost 20 years in various positions including senior executive vice-president and also as a member of the Board of Directors until he left the Bank in 1990. He was Deputy Minister of Commerce for three consecutive administrations from mid-1991 until October 1992, and was the government spokesperson prior to that. Notably, one

FIE Appoints new ChairmanNIST’s Foundation for International Education (FIE), the governing body of the School, recently met to conduct its regular business agenda as well as to appoint a new Chairperson.

of his most outstanding accomplishments was founding the Export-Import Bank of Thailand where Khun Pridiyathorn served as President from 1993 to 2001.

His vast commercial banking experience and extensive hands-on knowledge of both micro and macroeconomic fundamentals firmly positioned Khun Pridiyathorn to take on the role of Central Bank Governor in 2001 where he worked until his resignation so as to take on the post of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in 2006. The management and faculty of NIST are both delighted and honoured to have such a well-respected and knowledgeable statesman and business person join our council of trustees. Please join us therefore in welcoming Khun Pridiyathorn to NIST.

2009-2010 Foundation for International Education (FIE) Members

Learning; Who’s Responsible?I Guess it Doesn’t Matter Anyway……………Responsibility for Learning: Who’s Accountable to Whom?

Same Same but Different: Learning

There is one magical formula for students to be successful academically and it is called COGAL (Creators of our Own Growth and Learning) and it

does matter. In my experience, students of all ages excel academically when they have an internal desire to be successful and take responsibility for learning. However, not all learners realize this inherent potential during their formative school years when they may miss many opportunities to grow and bene¿ t from the education provided to them.

Therefore, I see our role as parents and teachers as critical to support our children especially in the formative teenage years. Parent involvement in the growth and development of children is over-stated but not over-rated. For many years, readers of my articles have heard me preach about the importance of parents constructive support of their child’s education. I continue to take the position that we as

parents need to hold our children responsible for their own learning. We can’t do the homework for them, we can’t take the test for them, but we need to hold them accountable for trying their best and putting forth the effort to be successful. “Mediocrity, half-hearted, almost, not complete” are all terms that do not have a place in the line of excuses that we should accept from our children. If and when a child does not do their homework or attends class unprepared we need to help them understand the larger picture. Let’s face it, one missed homework assignment is not going to keep you out of Harvard. However, it is more the patterns that start to develop and lack of accountability that may lead to mediocrity. The bigger picture lies in the attributes etched in accountability, responsibility, organization and pride in

being a learner who re¡ ects the mission of the school and the integrity of the family.

Accountability comes in two forms; external, one may be accountable to a cause or to someone else, and internal; accountable to yourself. As parents of adolescents, we inherit the role of caretaker of our children. Thus, they have an automatic level of accountability to us. They are our children and therefore, until they are legal adults, usually 18 years old, we are responsible for their actions (and sometimes non-actions as well). We must insist on a high level of ownership from our children. They not only re¡ ect our family values by their actions but they are also learning valuable lifelong lessons in the process.

Internal accountability is a re¡ ective piece. The learner or student looks deep within themselves to determine if they are truly the person they want to be. Are they doing their best and making the most of the opportunities we as parents are providing them. Do they care about improving themselves through education, do they value and respect the tremendous efforts that teachers put forth in preparing them to be educated and productive citizens. Are we teaching our children to both take ownership and pride in their work, or are we naively looking the other way and enabling patterns and behavior that are not in the best interests of our children.

A missed homework assignment or late paper is not the end of the world. In fact I am sure we have all been guilty at some point of not trying our hardest as we search for the excellence we expect to ¿ nd even with minimal effort. However we must teach our children that the successes in life are not always going to be served to them on a silver platter. Instead, it is a will or a desire to do their best, to uphold a strong commitment to learning, an intense work ethic, and high moral values that will guide our children long after the homework is done. Effort and accountability matter, so lets all help our children become COGALISTIC in a culture of COGALISM!

Tarek Razik, Head of AdmissionsPhotos from Back to School Night

Secondary News

The Human Ingenuity Challenge (HIC) is a science project designed to help Year 7 students develop the skills they need in the real world. The project

teaches skills such as organisation, collaboration, communication, information literacy, re¡ ection, thinking, and of course, creativity. Some of these attributes are also highlighted as “Approaches to Learning” which are developed throughout the MYP.

Students are grouped and then given an open-ended challenge to design a speci¿ c mechanism with a detailed instruction sheet from which they must extract key information (Information Literacy). The tasks set have a number of different features which will require effective organisation and team collaboration. A timeline has been created to promote solution ¿ nding (thinking). And, at the end of each session, pupils are required to re¡ ect on their own and the group’s achievements. They also need to organise what they need for the next session.

The Human Ingenuity Challenge culminates with

Human Ingenuity Challenge – HICYear 7 take on real Challenges and develop real Solutions

the presentation of the completed mechanism to a panel of judges. Within the presentation, the group must communicate the importance of the mechanism by integrating the solution to their challenge in a dramatic fashion. Spontaneous challenges are also set during the day that encourage students’ creativity and often bring out the students’ ability to think “outside the box”. Throughout these challenges, how the group communicates and

interacts with each other is also assessed.

An Example of a Challenge

Drip

Your team has been invited by the United Nations to form the Water Distribution Reticulation and Irrigation Panel (DRIP). You are to investigate and develop a water system which will have worldwide application in developing countries.

The Challenge:

In your ten minute presentation, the DRIP team must demonstrate the water distribution system it has made and explain its advantages to developing countries. Your system must also distribute one litre of water to three containers provided and no electrical source may be used.

This year the students really rose to the challenges set. They built innovative solutions to complicated problems and presented them in a range of often hilarious ways. It

was amazing to see students accomplish so much in such a short time. And great to see that so many are already well prepared for the challenges that they may face in the future.

Neil Commons and Jason Reilly Secondary Science

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Graduation

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Graduation

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Y6 Completion Dinner

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Y6 Completion Dinner

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When I was a boy

I was treated like a king

My papa laughed

And my mama would sing.

When I was a boy

I chased butterflies

My papa and mama chuckled

As I reached for the skies.

When I was a boy

I bathed in the sea

My papa left

And my mama was empty.

When I was a boy

I was told I was ugly

My papa was gone

And my mama didn’t seem

to care about me.

When I was a boy

I felt like a beast

My mama stopped caring

And the monster inside was first released.

When I was a boy

My mama disappeared

I learnt to hide my tears

And Sycorax appeared.

When I was a boy

Sycorax died

I was too far gone

I didn’t even cry.

When I was a boy

A sorcerer arrived

He charmed me with his words

And his sweet little child.

When I was a boy

The sorcerer taught me

The little girl giggled

And I learned to speak.

When I was a boy

I did something bad

The little girl cried

And the sorcerer got mad.

When I was a boy

I was treated like a slave

The sorcerer shouted

And the little girl would

surely spit on my grave.

When I was a boy

A God came along with heavenly ale

A jester disapproved

And I drank so much because

I knew how much I failed.

When I was a boy

I was left all alone

They floated away

To go to their “home”.

When I was a boy

I grew up too fast

I made the same mistakes

I wished that my boyhood would still last.

When I was a boy

I wish I didn’t fail

And I grieved for myself

Because on my deathbed

there was no one else to wail.

By Aqeela Khan, Y9

(written 08/09)

‘When I was a boy’(Caliban’s Song)

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From A Place I Once Called Home

MIRANDA: The waves were playful,

Pulling the ship

As easily as if it was made of the most buoyant

substances in this earth

And I sighed as I drifted away

From the place I once called home.

I had been far too naïve

To even believe attraction was love

But I would grow to love him

But how could I love

Someone who took me away from

the place I once called home?

His hooded eyes sought me out

I expected them to beg forgiveness

But all it pleaded was mercy (mercy from my father)

Mercy upon his monstrous soul

Mercy upon a wicked creature from

the place I once called home!

And as we drifted farther away

With his hands wrapped around my waist

In such a possessive manner

(fool, I would never belong to him)

I felt that melancholy sense of longing

For the place I once called home…

By Aqeela Khan, Y9

(written 08/09)

Prosoponophobia

My reoccurring nightmare

Enters reality,

But in truth, the terror is silent.

A face in the window,

With holes for eyes,

As black as the night outside.

I flail to the ground.

I wake alone

In a room full of night

But then they flicker to life.

Like a phantom in the moonlight

Tragedy and Comedy

Grin and Frown

Laughter and Tears

Joy and woe

But to me, there is only terror.

Is this real?

Is this a dream?

In dreams there is terror

But never pain

And know I know

I will never wake up.

A click in the darkness

A warning, a sign

Then the faces appear again

Floating in midair,

But the fear has left, the fury has come

I see the why, the how, the what.

IF my captor feeds on fear,

I will let him starve.

By Karuna Srikureja, Y9

(written 08/09)

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Free! Free! Free at last!

No more waves and thunders to be cast,

Why, a most marvelous feeling

To be free, Oh gee!

First the foul Sycorax

Who caged me in a tree

Oh, the most disgusting feeling

To be trapped with nothing but pain.

Good old Prosper who saved me,

I know he heard my screams

Before I could be thankful

He took me in exchange for praises.

But now I can sing,

Goodbye life in a tree!

Farewell Prosper, thee!

My long days of slavery

Were my acts of bravery

To the most wicked world outside.

Happiness I have lacked

Though now I have it back!

Free! Free! Free at last!

Prosper enunciates,

Fare thou well

The sweet sound which makes

My heart ring like a bell

Fire whispers to me

At last! Your pains have past,

Air sings to me

Free! Thou shall be.

What glorious music

Nature plays for me,

They congratulate my freedom

And whispers me words of joy.

Thou hast done well!

Thou hast survived!

Thou hast endured

The whipping of thy heart.

I have no reason to linger;

I have nothing, nothing to fear.

The world is already another place

Where I lay, with a smile on my face.

Free! Free! Free at last!

For it is Ariel, who breathes freedom.

By Jenny Kim, Y9

(written 08/09)

Ariel and Caliban Poem

Freedom, Shall I Sing

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How can thou be afeard,

By sweet sounds such like these?

The sounds of mystery,

And the drumming of delight.

The sweet wind music creates,

The wind which dances across my heart

Brushing off all the sorrow

And leaving me at peace.

Oh Music! Sweet music!

Singing glorious harmonies

Charming spells of wonder,

Unwinding my tightened heart.

I am a monster,

A monster of loneliness.

With no one to lean on

And no one to depend.

But music! Oh music!

Gives happiness to my foul soul

And hums me a lullaby

Cradling me quietly, to my dreams.

Strange thing, music is

Untouchable, yet it feels so secure.

Breaking me apart from the outside world

And softening my grimy sensations.

My lord, as I have said

Music is beautiful!

So mystical and pleasant

Yet powerful and sturdy!

Be not afeard,

For music, is divine.

By Jenny Kim, Y9

(written 08/09)

Ariel and Caliban Poem

Music is Divine

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Junior Prom

Junior Prom

Staff Awards

Service Award - 5 years

Service Award - 5 years

Service Award - 5 years Service Award - 15 years

Staff Awards

Service Award - 5 years

Service Award - 15 years Service Award - 15 years

Service Award - 10 years

Nipta

Those who attended the coffee morning hosted by NIPTA on the ¿ rst day of school had an opportunity to sign up for NIPTA committees. The impressive

number of parents willing to volunteer their time, initiative and creativity indicates what potential NIPTA holds for the year ahead. It is never too late to volunteer your services for an activity or community event!

By taking advantage of our international milieu and variety of backgrounds, experiences and strengths, we can converge the best of all our worlds to produce a vibrant, stimulating and learning environment. NIPTA aims to bring together individuals in all NIST’s communities to provide

Welcome from the NIST Parent Teacher AssociationA warm welcome to all new and returning NIST families from NIPTA, the NIST Parent-Teacher Association! With the start of the school year, comes fresh energy and new ideas on how to make NIST an even better learning environment and a more cohesive community than ever before.

support for parents, teachers and students. It creates and promotes avenues of communication with its Class Parents programme. Through activities within the realms of Arts, Sports and Academics, NIPTA draws the NIST community together to work towards common goals. It is the sum of all our individual strengths that build the foundation of a school community—not the backs of a few.

Each of us needs to participate and contribute—for the entire year or for the blink of an eye: do what you can, when you can. Do you have an interest in Music or Art or Dance or a hidden desire to become a Star on the stage? Volunteer for the Friends of Creative Arts committee (even if it’s just

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NIPTA Executive Committee

NIPTA Positions Functions Names

President Provides overall leadership of NIPTA and works closely with Vice President and Chairpersons of each Committee

Subidita Chatterjee

Vice President Assists the President on NIPTA work and acts for and on behalf of the President in her/his absence

Wuttipan Sahasakul

Secretary Responsible for carrying out all administrative tasks Carla McLean

Registrar Responsible for dealing with government agencies for NIPTA’s registration and any amendments of the Bylaws

Siriwan Chaisiri

Finance Committee:Treasurer and Book Keeper

Responsible for all NIPTA funds and budget Mari KimuraLo Yiling

Public Relations Committee Coordinates publicity, articles, posters and all PR preparations for special events and activities of NIPTA

Subidita Chatterjee Archana Prasant

Health and Safety Committee Monitors the operation of the Cafeteria to ensure the quality of food, hygiene and fair pricing, and also supports the school on issues relating to transportation and safety around the school

Michelle IhrigLily Rouwers

Elementary Class Parent Coordinators

Promotes the social interaction between parents and students within a class and acts as a conduit for school related information

Sarah AdamJulia Cope

Secondary Class Parent Coordinators

Aims to provide support to enhance school spirit and the learning environment, and assists in communications between home and school

Sarah MonahanCarla McLeanPam Tansanguanwong

Scholastic and Student Support Committee

Helps promote a better understanding of the IB program at NIST as well as facilitates communication between parents and school representatives regarding teaching and learning matters

Pam TansanguanwongSarah Adam

Community Activity and Volunteer Committee

Coordinates and offers support on NIST community-related activities

Kay BlackistonTipsukon Kitjatanapan

Friends of Music Arts and Drama Committee (MADD)

Helps to promote and support the Music, Art, Drama and Dance events

Wuttipan Sahasakul Harsh Sethi

Sports and Extra Curriculum Activity Committee

Aims to promote NIST sports and after school activities and to encourage support for school teams

Amber SchroederMiriam Jamaludin

to sell snacks during one show)! Perhaps your strength is design or jingles or decorating posters and spreading the word? Help with NIPTA Public Relations and Communications (hang up one poster)! Worried about sanitation or your child’s allergies at school? Get involved with the Health and Safety Committee! By being involved, you will get to know and understand the NIST community, whether you are here for only a year or for the duration of your child’s education—and it will not be only the students’ horizons that will broaden from the exposure to our unique blend of multiple cultures. Getting involved with NIPTA is your best way to understand, improve, and enjoy your children’s school.

All parents are automatically NIPTA members—but it is up to

each of you to take the initiative to get involved and active: NIPTA relishes participation by one and all. Send an email to NIPTA.NIST@gmail.com to express interest in one of the following committees. You can keep them in mind and look for announcements of volunteers needed for NIPTA activities throughout the year: Class Parents; Community & Activities; Friends of Creative Arts; Health & Safety; Public Relations & Communications; and Sports & Extra Curricular Activities. Find NIPTA information, news, and announcements on the NIST website (www.NIST.ac.th. Enter the Portal, click on the Community tab, and look for NIPTA.) You stand only to gain from the experience (but you can say you’re doing it for your children).

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Leadership Programme

NIST Student Selected for Prestigious Leadership SummitNIST student, Christa Sirisomboonwong, Y 12, joined a select group of students to participate in the People to People Leadership Summit held at Stanford University in Northern California from August 9 – 15, 2009.

The People to People Leadership Summit brings together outstanding student leaders from

around the world to focus on leadership, team building, community service, college admissions and professional aspirations. The students work on an action plan to make a difference in their communities, develop skills to help them lead in the future, and build their college resumes, while also earning academic or service credit. Participating students also gain insights to guide their educational and professional careers. Through workshops, presentations, excursions and discussions, student leaders attain a clear advantage as they pursue and ¿ ne-tune their selected ¿ elds of interest.

All the students selected for this programme must meet rigorous academic and leadership requirements. Christa was invited to participate in the Summit after being nominated by the College Board Student Search Service, the organization that administers the SAT, based on her outstanding scholastic merits, civic involvement and leadership potential.

People to People Leadership Summits are designed to allow students a chance to explore the various aspects of leadership in speci¿ c contexts. Programmes focused on the role of teenagers as leaders, politics, and community service help young people discover their own potential. The programmes offered provide students with a unique blend of specialized educational, leadership, and cultural exposure as well as an itinerary ¿ lled

with the highlights of the hosting community. The students live on a renowned university campus, in Christa’s case Stanford University, develop their leadership tools, and hone valuable lifelong skills. Participants often experience life-changing attitudes toward individual and shared responsibilities, global leadership, appreciation of cultural diversity, and enhance personal growth and self-con¿ dence. In addition because the Summit brings together many of the world’s best students, allowing interaction with peers, many make lasting friendships.

Coordinated by People to People Ambassador Programsto ful¿ ll the vision US President Dwight D. Eisenhower had for fostering world citizenship. President Eisenhower founded People to People during his presidency in 1956 as he ¿ rmly believe that individuals reaching out in friendship and exchanging ideas with citizens of other countries would

contribute signi¿ cantly to world peace. Students from over 75 countries have participated in the programmes since then.

BACK TO HOMEROOM TIMENIST Class of 1999 Ten Year Reunion and All Class Reunion

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NEST is Transparent!

The NIST Elementary School Team (NEST) is a representative body of the elementary student population. They discuss, plan and implement student initiatives and suggestions to benefi t all.

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Year1 Parent Work shop : ESL Programmes in the Elementary School

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Year 1,2,3 Assembly

Year 4,5,6 Assembly

IB workshops at NIST

IB Asia Paci¿ c Workshops

NIST vs Bromsgrove Golf Tournament

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Strings Orchestral Festival

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Yr. 12 & Yr. 13 Music Trip to Symphony Concert

Yr. 13 Parents / University Application Meeting

Yr13 Trial Exams Start

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17 18Year 1,2,3 Assembly

Week on the Wildside Evening

Three-Way Conferences

Divali

Mid Term Break

Habitat Awareness Week

U19 Volleyball & Football Friendship Tournament

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Parents New to the PYP ( New Parent only) Wai Khru

School shop closed

Year 13 Trip

Chulalongkorn Day

Habitat Non Uniform Day

Year 11 Nam Wa Training

EY Morning Tea Loy Krathong

School shop closed

Bio & Env Sys Field Trip

Y12 IYA - Nam Wa

Habitat Sleep Out on The Oval

Bridges Lecture

TOK Retreat

Early Year Parent Work shop : ESL Programmes in the Elementary School

Intro to MYP/DP Parents Evening Workshop

Yr. 12 & Yr.13 Music Trip to Opera

11ISKL “Twin Tower” Volleyball Competition

EY PMP Training for parent

TPL Days School Closed

Year 2- 6 Parent Work shop : ESL Programmes in the Elementary School

U19 Invitational Volleyball

Parent workshop : Mathematics in the PYP

MYP Awards Evening Mixed Up

BISAC U19 Football

BISAC U19 Volleyball Boys and Girls

Assessment & MYP NCLS Evening

BISAC Basketball

BISAC Volleyball

BISAC Football

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28 30 2 331

21

14 16 17

9 12 1310

15 18

22

29 1

2 4 5 6330 1

8

2 6

23 25 26

16 18 19

9 11 12

4 5

10 13

17 20

24

2826 27

3

14 15

21 224th Annual BangkokTeachers’ Conference

Bio & Env Sys Field Trip

19 20Feeding Frenzy

Action/ServiceNCLS Workshop

Parent workshop : Action and Service across the IB Programmes , PYP Choose Act Re¡ ect

The Great Wall BasketballShootout

27 28 30

SEASAC Football

SEASAC Volleyball

SEASAC Golf

End of Term 1

4BM, 4JS Trip to Khao Yai

All Year 6 Trip to Kanchanaburi

Year 4,5,6 Assembly

NIST TOK and Extended Essay DP Workshop (Parent Evening) IASIS MUN

School shop closed

23 24 25 26 27

Week on the Wild Side

Whole school Elementary

Year 13 Extended Essay Week (students in school)

New Year’s Eve

U19 Futsal

Shrewsbury Swim Relays

InstrumentalRecitals

Year 1,2,3 Assembly

Year 1-3 Sports day

H.M. The King’s Birthday

Bangkok Choir Festival

29 30 31 1

MADD

Year 4NB Trip to KhaoYai

4NB Trip To Khao yai

Year 1,2,3 Assembly IYA Gold Kayak

4MM, 4JJ Trip to Khao yai Golf Invitational

22

Gymnastics

29Varsity/JV Basketball

Senior Production

Parent workshop -ESL

Year 4,5,6 Assembly

H.M. The King’s Birthday, holiday Year 12 Exams

School closed

7 8

Secondary Spirit Day

Year 1,2,3 Assembly

School shop closed

5

Wai Khru