This document provides information for community activities and athletics at the International School of Bangkok. It includes important dates, codes of conduct, safety policies and procedures. In the event of an injury, illness or emergency, coaches should follow outlined procedures which involve contacting the school nurse, immobilizing the injured area, and transporting students to the health office or hospital if needed. Proper hygiene and care is important to prevent infections. Safety is the top priority for all activities.
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS:
List of Important Dates/Information
for CAO Activities, ES Explore Activities, & ISB 3
Athletics activities
Cancellation Policies & Code of Conduct
How to find out more!.. All activities link 4
Student Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
Purpose, Scope, Relationships with Students, Use of Student Images 5-7
and Identifying Information, Social Media, Personal Social
Media Accounts, Raising Concern About the Conduct of Others
Accident / Injuries / Emergency Procedures
Heat Management Guidelines 8-9
Procedures for Illness or Injury, Procedures for Non-Critical
Situations, Procedure for Concussion, Procedure for Skin Infection,
Procedure for Heat Stroke, Injury Follow-up
Lightning Policy
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Vendors
Outside vendors 11
CAO Activities
After School Dance, Bangkok Baseball Softball 12-25
Association(BBSA), Bangkok Youth Soccer, Boy Scouts,
Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, ISB Music Program, ISB Learn To Swim,
ISB Panther Gymnastics, North Bangkok Basketball League(NBBL),
Panther Paws Track & Field, Panther Swim Team(PST), Panther Tennis
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CAO (Community Activities) / ES Explore /
ISB Athletics Activities Information
2017 – 2018 IMPORTANT INFO-DATES / Start of School Year
Mon. July 31 After School Dance Registration Opens
Fri. Aug. 11 Panther Swim Team Registration Session 1 Opens
Tues. Aug. 15 ISB Music Program (IMP) Registration Session 1 Opens
Panther Tennis Session 1 Registration Opens
Aug. 16-17-18 HS Varsity/JV Tryouts - Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer
Sat. Aug. 19 CAO Information, Registration, & Payment Day
Mon. Aug. 21 BYS (Bangkok Youth Soccer) Training starts
ISB Panther Gymnastics Practices Begin
Panther Tennis Session 1 Begins
Aug. 21 - 22 After School Dance (ASD) Assessments
Aug. 21 – 24 Panther Swim Team Try-Outs
Aug. 21-23-24 U13-U15 Tryouts Cross Country, Basketball
U13 Tryouts Tennis, U15 Tryouts Touch & Rugby
Tues. Aug. 22 Cub Scouts Parent Information Night & Registration
Wed. Aug. 23 Girl Scouts Parent Information Night
Sat. Aug. 26 After School Dance Payment Day
BYS Player Assessments
Mon. Aug. 28 After School Dance Session 1 Begins
ISB Music Program (IMP) Session 1 Begins
Aug. 28 & 31 U11 Basketball & Cross Country begins (Mon & Thur)
Fri. Sept. 1 ES Explore Registration Opens
ISB Panther Gymnastics Registration Closes/Payment Deadline
Panther Swim Team Registration Closes
Panther Swim Team Kick Off & Gala Dinner
Sat. Sept. 2 BYS Week 1
Wed. Sept. 6 ES Explore Registration Closes
Fri. Sept. 8 Panther Tennis Session 1 Registration Closes
Sept. 9-10 Cub Scouts Camp 101
Sun. Sept. 10 Ironkids Thailand @ ISB
Mon. Sept. 18 ES Explore Activities Begin
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HOW TO FIND OUT MORE FOLLOW THESE LINKS!
CAO Home Page:
http://www.isb.ac.th/community-activities
ISB Extra-Curricular Overview:
http://www.isb.ac.th/community-activities/about/extra-curricula-overview
Quick view of when CAO activities are offered:
http://www.isb.ac.th/community-activities/about/activities-dates
FAQ page (this is very helpful it helping parents see the big picture):
http://www.isb.ac.th/community-activities/about/faq
Adult Activity options:
http://www.isb.ac.th/community-activities/about/adult-activity-options
Cancellation Policies
Refunds are available two weeks after the deadline of payments, less the
registration fee of 500 THB, and we require written/ email notification of
withdrawal. Refunds after the first two weeks of classes will only be done in case
of medical reasons or family leaving ISB.
Code of Conduct
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Student Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
ISB Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct
Purpose
Educators at ISB have a professional and ethical obligation to ensure that our students
experience a safe and nurturing environment in which they can grow and develop to their full
potential, and are protected from harm.
ISB ethical guidelines for interacting with others in our capacity as educators are set out in the
PPP Domain 2 ISB Professional Standards. This document contains specific expectations with
regard to safeguarding children. ISB employees and associates who violate this code of conduct
will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school policy and procedures. In some
instances, violation of this code of conduct may also be against the law. ISB will comply with
Thai mandated reporting laws. Misuse of social media sites can be against the law, especially
in the case of indecent images of children, defamation, harassment and bullying.
Scope
These expectations apply to all ISB employees and associates.
Relationships with Students
ISB employees and associates may function in multiple roles with students, such as classroom
instructor, coach, neighbor, family friend, parent of a friend, etc. ISB employees and associates
should avoid behavior in one role that undermines another. The onus is on the individual to use
common sense and avoid actions or behaviours that could be construed as inappropriate,
misconduct, child exploitation or abuse.
ISB employees and associates will:
1. Uphold, as far as is possible given their role, the principle of the best interests of the
student and ensure that the welfare of students is placed first.
2. Take reasonable steps to ensure visibility to passers by during any one-to-one contact
with a student.
3. One-on-one time with a student will only take place where justified as a strategy to
meet teaching, learning and counseling outcomes.
4. Consider the student’s age, developmental level, and level of care required when
gaining their attention or comforting a distressed student.
5. Be alert to cues from students about their need for personal space or their need for extra
support.
6. Intervene to prevent incidents of bullying between students.
7. Immediately disclose any charges, convictions and other outcomes of an offence, which
occurred before or occurs during their association with ISB that relate to child
exploitation and abuse.
8. Use any computers, mobile phones, video cameras, cameras, social media or other
technology appropriately, and never to exploit or harass children or adults or access
indecent or inappropriate material through any medium.
9. Maintain safe and appropriate physical, psychological, and professional boundaries
with students and be cautious about physical contact in practical activities. The
following are not allowed:
a. Romantic or sexual relationships with ISB students or children under the age of
18 in any form;
b. Sharing or providing drugs or alcohol to students;
c. Physical punishment or humiliation;
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d. Carrying out personal care that students can do for themselves (i.e. toileting or
helping students change clothes)
e. Using bathrooms that are designated as student bathrooms;
f. Engaging in rough, physical or sexually provocative games, including play
wrestling with students;
g. Allowing or engaging in any form of inappropriate or unwanted touching;
h. Allowing students to use inappropriate language unchallenged or using
inappropriate language in front of students, including language that is harassing,
abusive, sexually provocative, demeaning or culturally inappropriate;
i. Sharing a private bedroom with a student to whom the employee or associate is
not related during school trips;
j. Administering medication unless specifically trained and authorized to do so.
Use of Student Images and Identifying Information
ISB employees and associates may take or use photographs or other media that include student
images, exemplars of student work and/or images of students taking part in a school event or
activity. These photographs/media are used to provide ISB families with information about
their child(ren)'s education and/or to provide information to other parties about ISB. The
images may be published on ISB approved platforms.
Care will be taken by ISB employees and associates in the selection of images to avoid the
potential of inappropriate use by others. It is preferable to use images that depict an activity or
group context, rather than a particular student.
When photographing or filming a child or using children’s images for ISB-related purposes,
ISB employees and associates must:
1. Not take pictures of people who say they do not want to be photographed.
2. Not publish images of students online or in ISB print publications if their parents have
formally withheld their permission for ISB to do so (as indicated by a “No Photo” alert
on Powerschool)
3. Ensure photographs, films, videos and DVDs present children in a dignified and
respectful manner.
4. Ensure file labels or text descriptions of photos do not reveal identifying information
(except first name) about a child when sending images electronically or publishing
images in any form. Exceptions to this include ISB publications such as Touchstone and
Panther Nation.
5. On websites, make sure any images used are not tagged with the location of the child.
6. Remove/delete inappropriate or objectionable images of students immediately, unless
they are evidence of bullying or a crime committed against a child, in which case they
will be handed over to the relevant administrator and deleted/destroyed in all other
places.
Social Media
Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any
sort on the Internet, including to one’s own or someone else’s blog, personal website, email,
social networking, bulletin board or a chat room, whether or not associated with ISB, as well as
any other form of electronic communication.
It is prohibited to upload or post any defamatory, obscene, abusive or harmful content. ISB
employees and associates should inform the relevant administrator if another employee or
associate is observed uploading this type of content.
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Social Media Use in the School Setting:
1. ISB employees and associates should use school adopted Learning Management
Systems and social media sites for school, i.e. Google Apps, Haiku,Powerschool,
Managebac, ISB created Facebook pages, Wordpress, Professional Twitter Account.
2. Communications must be age-appropriate and related directly to a student’s curricula
and extra curricula education.
3. Adopting new social media tools should be approved through the school’s Technology
Learning Coach and Administration.
4. Images posted of ISB students may only identify them by their first name, and only be
posted on school approved social media sites, i.e. ISB created Flickr account is okay, a
personal Flickr account is not.
Personal Social Media Accounts:
ISB employees and associates will:
1. Follow all rules established by the social media provider.
2. Be aware that despite the most stringent privacy settings, photo tagging and other tools
may make personal information publicly available. Assume all posts are in the public
domain.
3. Assume personal responsibility for the content that is shared.
In their role as ISB employees or associate, employees and associates will not:
1. “Friend”, “follow”, “like” or otherwise interact with current or former students who are
still in school through their personal social media accounts.
2. Create or maintain social media profiles on behalf of ISB, without prior approval from
the IT Director.
3. Post photos of students or of students’ work with identifying information without
express permission from student and parents first.
4. Post photos on a personal account that were acquired in their role as an ISB employee
or associate (Note -an ISB employee or associate in a parental role may upload images of his/her child
with friends in the same activity).
Raising Concern About the Conduct of Others
ISB employees and associates have an ethical obligation to take reasonable steps to voice
and/or consult about or report their concerns about the welfare or safety of a child, or about the
conduct of others if there is the potential for harm.
Concerns may be raised with the person directly, a principal or counselor/school psychologist
may be consulted, or a report of misconduct may be made to a principal/supervisor. If a
principal/supervisor is suspected of misconduct, a report should be made to the Head of School.
If the Head of School is suspected of misconduct, a report should be made to the Chair of the
Board of Trustees. All reports of misconduct must reach the divisional principal or Head of
School.
This information is confidential and the ISB Confidentiality Policy and Student Safeguarding
Policy apply in these situations. Parents will be notified as soon as possible by an administrator
of any concern about the welfare and safety of their child.
ISB will take all reasonable steps to protect any employee or associate who, in good faith,
reports concerns about misconduct, or is a victim or witness of suspected misconduct, from
retaliation, threats of retaliation, discharge or discrimination directly related to the disclosure of
such information.
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Accident / Injuries / Emergency Procedures
It is important that all accidents and injuries be dealt with swiftly and decisively to
minimize the impact on the student. Coaches/Adults should be properly prepared by
knowing what procedures to follow when such emergencies occur (see section below).
First aid supplies are kept in the ISB Physiotherapy & First Aid Room in the Breezeway. A
nurse is always on-call during activity periods on campus and the Athletic Trainer is
available from 1pm-6pm weekdays and at home weekend tournaments. There are
emergency phones strategically placed around campus. Coaches/Adults should be
familiar with their location.
Procedures for Illness or Injury
In case of a life-threatening situation (heart attack, head/neck injury, respiratory
difficulty, arterial bleeding, shock, etc.), coaches should administer emergency first aid as
deemed necessary according to his/her expertise. The nurse and security should be called
as quickly as possible.
Do not move the victim if there is any chance that potential injury will be
aggravated. Contact the nurse or ISB first responders to help manage the
situation. Please note that there is also a school ambulance which is available at all
times. If a trip to the hospital is necessary, the coach or a designated adult/parent should
accompany the student. Students should not leave campus without confirmation and
permission of the ISB nurse. The accompanying individual should take care of any
payment due and he/she will be reimbursed by the Athletics Office/Business Office/CAO
Office.
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Procedures for Non-Critical Situations
For non-critical situations (most broken bones, dislocations, sprains, strains, common
wounds, etc.), immobilize the affected area and administer first aid as needed. Contact
the school nurse or have the injured athlete taken to the Health Office. Use the school van
if transport to a hospital is required.
Procedure for Concussion
Coaches/Adults should suspect a concussion after a blow to the head/body resulting in
rapid movement of the head accompanied by any change in the student’s behavior,
thinking, or physical functioning. Some symptoms may include headache, nausea, poor
balance, feeling foggy, confused etc ….
If you suspect a concussion, take the student out of the play immediately. Contact the
nurse and ISB Physiotherapist when at ISB. Ensure he/she seeks further care and follow
the ISB Emergency Medical Plan. Student should not return to play until he/she is cleared
by a healthcare provider.
Procedure Skin Infection
To prevent skin infection, ensure that all wounds are covered and that good hygiene is
maintained. Do not share personal belongs such as towels, water bottles, pads. If you see
students with wound that is red, swollen, painful, warm to touch, full of pus, or
accompanied by fever, the student should seek further care.
Procedures for Heat Stroke
In the case of heat stroke or exhaustion, move the athlete out of the sun and take him/her
to a cool area. Contact the nurse on duty. Try to bring their body temperature down
applying cold compresses and follow the instructions on the ISB Heat Management
Guidelines.
Injury Follow-up
When an injury occurs, please contact the parents and the Athletic Director/CAO
Coordinator. Assist the parents with documentation as needed for insurance
compensation. Upon their return, do not allow students back into action until you are
satisfied that they have recovered sufficiently to participate without risking further
injury.
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OUTSIDE VENDORS @ ISB Athletics / Activities Events
The CAO helps arrange and organize various outside food, drinks, and equipment vendors for
many of the community and athletics events throughout the school year. Each vendor is
required to pay 10% of their daily proceeds to the CAO. For any questions involving vendors,
please contact Bob Connor in the CAO.
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ISB AFTER SCHOOL DANCE
• Program open to ISB Students Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 (who are given
priority) and siblings of ISB Students.
• Class Offerings
• PK / KG – Dance ( PK and KG )
• Ballet ( G.1- 12 )
• Jazz ( G.1- 12 )
• Tap ( G.2- 12 )
• Street ( G.3- 12 )
• Hip Hop ( G.6- 12 )
• Contemporary ( G.6- 12 )
• Pointe / Pointe Preparation ( MS/HS – depending on Ballet Level)
• Dancers must REGISTER ON-LINE for a Placement Assessment.
• Dancers are advised to attend an Assessment Session which will determine
which class / level Dancers are offered. Placement Assessments occur mid-
August.
• Classes are created after an Assessment; Dancers will then be able to make
payment for the ASD Classes that are offered.
• Classes start late August / early September
• This is a year-long program cumulating in a Performance in May. First Semester
focuses on learning specific dance skills, vocabulary and technique. Second
semester classes build on this foundation, and develop choreography for the
Performance.
• ASD relies on support from parents. Please be aware: families will be expected
to volunteer for at least one performance in addition to ticket sales, photo day or
a dress rehearsal.
For additional information please visit http://www.isb.ac.th/after-school-dance
Or email isbasd@isb.ac.th or afterschooldance@gmail.com
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BANGKOK BASEBALL SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (BBSA)
• BBSA is dedicated to community baseball/softball for players of all skill levels
and ages. Emphasis is on skill development, teamwork and having fun.
• BBSA has been organizing Bangkok community baseball/softball since 1951.
• BBSA is open to all boys and girls age 5-18 living in Thailand. No experience is
necessary.
• Online registration begins October 1st.
• Season begins in November. Opening Day is Saturday, November 25th.
• Play continues every weekend until the league championship tournaments to
be held February 23-24.
• Teams practice once per week. Practices are held in the weekday evenings at
ISB after 5:00pm or once per week at NIST (for those that live closer to NIST).
• Games are played on Friday evenings and/or Saturdays at ISB.
• Parent volunteers run the league and can help as board member, coach,
assistant coach or team parent. High school players also volunteer to earn CAS
hours.
• BBSA players participate in various competitive travel tournaments in the
regions including the South East Asia Youth Baseball/Softball Tournament
(SEAYBST). SEAYBST or “SEA” is a competitive 5-day international tournament
held in late March with teams from Jakarta, Manila, Perth and Singapore.
Players can try out for 3 age-level divisions for baseball and 2 girls’ age-level
fast pitch softball divisions.
More information on BBSA, SEA, photos and registration details can be found at
http://www.isb.ac.th/community-baseball
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BANGKOK ALL-STARS TOURNAMENT TEAMS
The Bangkok All-Stars are travel and tournament baseball teams, with 4 age groups: U10s,
U12s, U14s and U18s. Teams are very competitive and kids from all over Bangkok are
eligible. Players selected for these teams are required to participate in local and overseas
tournaments, as well as attending practices each week. Registration in the BBSA is also
required, but the commitment to play on these teams means your child must attend any
practices, scrimmage games and/or tournaments, over and above participation in the BBSA.
AGE GROUPS: U10s – cannot be 11 before 11 January, 2018
U12s – cannot be 13 before 31 March, 2018
U14s – cannot be 15 before 31 March, 2018
U18s – cannot be 19 before 31 March, 2018
1st
SEASON: 1 October 2017 to 9 January 2018 – Team Selections take place in
September
2nd
SEASON: 9 January, 2018 to 1 April 2018
COSTS: 1st
season estimated at THB 20,000 for uniforms, pro coaching fees, tournament fees,
but excludes individual travel expenses.
1st
SEASON TOURNEYS (Subject to change):
Thanksgiving Turkey Tourney @ Singapore
24 – 27 Nov, 2016; Teams: U12s, U14s, U18s
Bangkok Christmas Classic @ ISB
16 – 18 Dec, 2016; Teams: U10s, U12s, U14s
Goodwill Games Tournament @ Manila, Philippines
6 – 8 January, 2017; Teams: U10s, U12s, U14s
COACH CONTACTS: U10s – TBD
U12s – Damon Ellison, damonwellison@gmail.com
U14s – Andy Minckler, andy@mincklermail.com
U18s – Rob O’Connell, wildcatdoc@gmail.com
2nd
SEASON TOURNAMENT: SEABYST @ Perth
22-26 March, 2017; Teams: U12s, U14s, U14 Softball,
U18 Softball
Interested parents should email the coach with questions or requests for any additional details.
The teams and tournaments are not sponsored or funded by participation in the BBSA. Costs
are borne by the teams/players. All head coaches are parent volunteers.
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 701
We are so glad you found our Troop 701 and welcome your family of scouts into our very
own.
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 701 is the oldest BSA Troop in South East Asia; belongs
to Far East Council and is chartered by ISB. We have strong ties with Thai Boy Scouts and
even with a new troop of French Scouts based in downtown Bangkok. For over 50 years, we
have being preparing youth in Bangkok to make ethical and moral choices that will last for a
lifetime.
Under the guidance of a very competitive and well prepared leadership, our boy scouts work on
set plans of advancement and enrichment using the boy-led system. We have a very strong
outdoors program. Our boys go on campouts and perform many other outdoor activities on a
monthly basis.
We have a very active troop, we camp and hike all over Thailand and Asia.
The troop has been to Nepal, Mongolia, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Philmont NM
and to Bechtel Summit (WV) in the last few years (of course all these trips require great
adult leadership and parent support). There are two other BSA troops in Thailand, one in
Chiang Mai and one in Chiang Rai. We will have a camporee with them and a Singapore
troop in Chiang Mai in Oct 2016.
Our adult leadership here in Thailand is committed and encourages our young adults to excel
and learn, as well as enjoy while they do scouting. We need boys who are active or would like
to become active and have fun; as well as adults who are committed to help our young ones in
their scouting path.
So we encourage you to come and visit us. We meet every Tuesday when ISB is in session,
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the ES Multipurpose Room. Come and join the Adventure!
Important Dates:
Boy Scouts Registration and Parent Meeting Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 from 6:00 pm to
7:30pm
Boys Scouts First Meeting: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
For more information please contact us at troop701bangkok@gmail.com
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CUB SCOUTS OF AMERICA
PACK 701 BANGKOK, THAILAND
Have Fun, Make Friends, See New Things.
Scouting is a family oriented organization that helps a cub to develop an honorable character,
outstanding skills in leadership, and communication skills to help him lead in the future.
For over 80 years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends
and learning new things in an environment designed to help them succeed. From building his
own pinewood derby® car to learning how to roast the perfect marshmallow with his best
friends at a family camp-out, your child with LOVE being a Cub Scout. So if he's in the first
through fifth grades, or 6-10 years old, then it's time for him to have some fun.....with the Cub
Scouts. Contact Pack701Thailand@gmail.com for more information or join us at one of the
following events to learn more and register your Cub Scout.
* August 19th 9:00-12:00 CAO fair
* August 22nd 18:00-19:30 Parent Information Session (MPB 1)
At the parent information session all registered scouts, new and returning, will be broken into
dens of about 6-8 boys of the same grade. Each den will work as a group over the course of
the school year to achieve all of the goals set for their rank. The dens are led by parent
volunteers and work to achieve their goals at the den meetings. Den meetings are fun, activity
based meetings that are scheduled by the Den Leader – usually two or three per month. One
evening each month, all of the Dens and family members gather for a Pack meeting under the
direction of our Cubmaster to recognize individual and Den achievements. The Pack also has
once-a-month family events during the year such as Day Camps, Family Campout weekends,
Raingutter Regatta, Pinewood Derby and Rocket Launch Day.
We look forward to making new friends, learning new skills, and having another outstanding
year in Cub Scouts!
For additional information please visit http://www.isb.ac.th/cub-scout
or contact Pack701Thailand@gmail.com
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USA GIRL SCOUTS OVERSEAS
• USA Girl Scouts Overseas serves American girls living overseas and girls
attending American or International schools.
• Open to non-ISB students who attend an International school.
• Program runs from September through May.
• Troops meet weekly at ISB or leaders homes for one – two hours.
• Special events and activities planned throughout the school year.
• Parent volunteers needed to help lead troops, work on special events and
fundraiser activities.
• Information available at CAO Information, Registration and Payment Day.
• Registration available at Parent Meeting Night in September or when troops have
openings.
Additional information can be found at http://www.isb.ac.th/girl-scouts
or contact Ms. Mary Ann Banker maryannbanker1@gmail.com.
Ms. Diana Roeting at drrosen@hotmail.com .
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ISB MUSIC PROGRAM
ISB Music Program (IMP) was designed to offer as many students as possible a
chance to benefit from individual study on a variety of instruments and voice. The
program is open to all in the ISB community, including students, parents, siblings,
and teachers, with priority given first to ISB students. Student placement is
determined by the student’s and the instructor’s schedules. Students may choose
30-, 45-, or 60-minute lessons, in a private or group setting, meeting once or twice
a week. All lessons are held on the ISB campus.
We hope that students enrolled in this program will consider the commitment a
serious one. In order to receive the maximum benefit possible from the lessons,
students should practice regularly and attend lessons on time. The teachers, who
are professionals on their respective instruments, are making a time commitment,
and full cooperation will help to maintain our excellent teaching staff.
How to Register
The IMP registration is done online on a first-come and first-service basis.
Information about online registration will be sent out each semester through the
ISB e-newsletter in early August and early January. Returning families can pre-
register for the coming semester at the end of each semester and will be notified
through a separate email. During August registration, families may choose
between registering for the entire school year or for one semester. Registration is
complete once full payment is made in cash or by check payable to “International
School Association”.
Instruments
Finding a good value when purchasing an instrument can be difficult, and some
parents have questions about which instrument their child should learn. The
teachers and specialists are happy to give advice about obtaining an instrument.
Recital
An important component in developing musical skills is to perform in front of an
audience. An informal recital is held at the end of the academic school year to allow
students of all playing abilities to showcase their progress.
For additional information please visit
http://www.isb.ac.th/isb-music-program
or contact angelak@isb.ac.th
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ISB LEARN TO SWIM
The primary aim of this program is to have our children become water confident
while learning water safety, survival skills and foundational swimming concepts in
a safe and fun environment. Skills are age-appropriate, allowing students to
achieve success on a regular basis. We will have three levels within the Pre-K
Learn to Swim Program. In Level 1 students will learn to become comfortable in
the water and basic water safety. In Level 2 builds on level 1 foundation skills and
also introduces fundamental swimming skills, such as floating and kicking. Level 3
focuses on coordinating arm and leg movements and improving upon skills
learned in the first two lessons.
It is mandatory that a parent/guardian attend all sessions with the
children. It is up to the parent/guardian to ensure that the participant is
changed and arrives at the swimming pool on time.
Cost is 4,500 baht for Pre K Learn to Swim.
Cost is 5,000 baht for K. - 5 Learn to Swim
The program will run two separate classes, a Monday/Wednesday class, and
a Tuesday/Thursday class.
Session 1 & 2 (Semester 1)
For Pre-K class times are 1:45-2:15pm
For K-5 class times are 2:40-3:10pm
Session 3 & 4 (Semester 2)
For Pre-K class times are 2:00-2:30pm
For K-5 class times are 2:40 to 3:10pm
Session Dates 2017-18:
Semester 1:
Session 1: September 4th to October 12th
Session 2: October 30th to December 7th
Semester 2:
Session 3: February 26th to April 5th
Session 4: April 23rd to May 31st
Additional information can be found at
http://www.isb.ac.th/swimming/panther-learn-swim
For questions regarding the program please contact corryd@isb.ac.th
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ISB PANTHER GYMNASTICS
Welcome to the ISB Panther Gymnastics Club! Gymnastics is considered one of the
most challenging and technical sports. It requires a fine balance of explosive
power, speed and elegance. Our gymnasts tend to spend as much time in the air
and upside down as they do on their feet. What goes up tends to come back down
and (while entertainment is guaranteed whichever way this might happen) it takes
a lot of practice and some cold blood to control this process. Training develops
strength, flexibility, coordination of movement, endurance and balance just to
name a few, so gymnasts tend to be very well-rounded athletes.
ISB Panther Gymnastics is open for all ISB students, from Pre-K to High School,
boys and girls. We welcome beginners as well as experienced gymnasts. Our
program is based on the Australian Gymnastics System
(http://www.gymnastics.org.au), Artistic Gymnastics. Our coaches are
experienced gymnasts and passionate about their sport. Several of them have
competed for the Thai National Team and have worked with kids from
international schools for many years.
Our mission is to bring out the gymnast in our members and transfer our passion
for gymnastics to each of them. Some will want to compete when possible and
some just wish to learn gymnastics for recreational purposes and we strive to
accommodate each individual goal with their practice.
Please go to our website for further information,
http://isbpanthergymnastics.com/
or contact isbgym@gmail.com
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NORTH BANGKOK BASKETBALL LEAGUE (NBBL)
• Community basketball league dedicated to ensuring the players improve their
basketball skills and have fun. All players receive equal playing time.
• Open to boys and girls in grades 1- 12.
• Open to non-ISB students.
• High School boys and girls will play August to October (if enough interest)
• All other ages will play March to May with league assessments first Saturday
in March.
• Teams play 1-2 games per week at ISB gyms.
• Optional teams practice for one hour on weekday evenings.
• Basketball clinics only take place on weekdays in ISB gyms
• Season concludes with playoffs and league championships the 3rd
weekend in
May.
• Parent volunteers needed to run the league and to help as coaches, assistant
coaches or team parents.
• MS and HS students can earn money as timekeepers and scorekeepers.
Additional information and registration can be found at:
http://www.isb.ac.th/basketball
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PANTHER SWIM TEAM (PST)
The ISB Panther Swim Team includes over 220 swimmers ranging from ages 5-17.
Our swimmers make up a wide variety of swimming levels. Alongside our regular
squads, we have our Jr. Panther Cub swim squads that concentrate on introducing
the sport of competitive swimming. Swim competitions are optional for these
squads. We also have non-competitive options for our other squads, but there are
qualifying times for all levels.
We are a school run swim team with a very strong parent support committee. We
use both the 50 m Olympic-size pool and the 25m pool of ISB. The swim season is
divided into two sessions, August – December and January – March. Each semester
the team holds several meets at ISB and provides travel opportunities for
International meets in Asia.
Training sessions for 2017-18 will be as follows:
• 10 and under swim squads: 2:35-3:35 (50m. pool)
• Jr. Panther Cubs: 3:45-4:45 (25m. pool)
• 11 and over swim squads: 3:35-5:00 (50m. pool)
TRY OUTS
Monday – Thursday first days back to school on both semesters
REGISTRATION
Panther Swim Team registration go to: http://www.isbpantherswim.com
Additional information and registration can be found at:
http://www.isb.ac.th/swimming/panther-swim-team and
at http://www.isbpantherswim.com
or contact the PST Head Coach, email at swim@isb.ac.th
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PANTHER TENNIS
• Panther Tennis was founded in 2005, with the objective to create an
opportunity for ISB students, faculty and parents to experience the sport of Tennis.
A variety of teaching and coaching techniques will be provided, to help guide all
players to show their best abilities.
• Classes are open to ISB students from Grade KG to Grade 12; and also, for
parents and faculty at all levels of play.
• Panther Tennis classes will consist of two main categories:
LEARN TO PLAY & COMPETITIVE
LEARN TO PLAY (Recreational): Classes are designed for beginning level
players, and for those students who prefer recreational classes, with lower level
competitive activities/games.
COMPETITIVE (Intermediate – Advanced): Classes are geared towards
intermediate and advanced players, with a focus on improving skills and
developing strategies for higher-level competitions.
ADULTS: The Adult Tennis Clinic will be held on Wednesday evenings from
7:00-8:30pm; for all levels of play, for parents and faculty.
• Panther Tennis is a year-long program, consisting of three sessions starting
in mid-August, with 8-12 weeks per session.
• Classes will run after school from 2:30pm until 6:00pm for group classes.
After 6:00pm, private training/individual lessons can be scheduled until 9:00pm.
For more information and registration please visit:
http://www.isb.ac.th/panther-tennis Or Contact via email: panthert@isb.ac.th
