Secondary School Examinations / Information about the MSA Certificate Ceremony From 4–7 March, our 10th graders face the academic highlight of lower secondary school: The Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA) exams. These are exams centrally designed and conducted by Germany and sent to us by the German school authorities a few days before the exam date. The exam subjects are German and English for the Realschule students and English, German, and mathematics for the Gymnasium students. We wish you good luck! The awarding of the certificates is scheduled to take place on 7 June. On 13 March, the written exam for the German Language Diploma Level 1 will take place. Our 8th graders will have the opportunity to demonstrate their German language skills on this day. The oral exams for this diploma will take place on 28 March. |
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Learning Development Meetings (LEGs) From 4–15 March, the second round of learning development meetings will take place this school year. There, we will also receive initial feedback from your children on the extent to which they have achieved their learning agreements. The second round of LEGs can take place without parents at the secondary school level. If you wish to participate in the discussion, please contact your child's subject teacher. |
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Teacher Training On 15 and 16 March our teachers are scheduled for an internal teacher training. The school will therefore end for all students at 12:00 on 15 March. |
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Summer School 2024 "What on earth goes on in the jungle?" That's what we aim to find out! For two weeks, we will embark on an exciting journey in and around the jungle. We will explore plants and animals, swim with crocodiles, swing on lianas through the thicket, and cook delicious meals together. Curious? Then join our adventure! Sign up now as spots are limited. Don't miss out on the jungle fun – register here until 15 March. Date: 17–28 June Location: RIS Swiss Section Age: 5 years to grade 6 |
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Language Camps in Europe In cooperation with the language camp operator Alpadia, we offer secondary school students the opportunity to attend German and French language courses in Switzerland, Germany, and France during the summer vacations. Take advantage of the price advantage you get when you book through the school. Information can be found on our school website. In addition, our teacher Mr. Broto will be sending out recommendations to 11th grade students for a Spanish language study trip during the summer break. |
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BVB Football Summer Camp in Dortmund In collaboration with Borussia Dortmund, we are offering the first BVB Summer Camp in Dortmund from 1 to 5 July 2024. Players aged 10 to 16 years are invited to join a German speaking football training camp, please find further details via this link. |
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Swiss Sunday Bread Baking Course for Parents On 22 March the popular Swiss Sunday bread baking course for parents takes place at our school. You can find more information and the registration via this link. |
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Cultural Festival 2024 Everyone is invited to join the opening ceremony of the Cultural Festival 2024! Come and witness the diverse performances prepared by students from various German schools abroad, starting at 17:30 on 20 March in the PAC (Performing Arts Center). You can find the provisional evening program for the opening ceremony on 20 March as well as for the closing ceremony on 23 March here. A special thanks to our main sponsors Chockchai Panchasarp, AZO, Formia and Brasserie 9. Thanks to the efforts of the whole school community, we have been able to accommodate almost all guest children with host families. However, we are still in need of accommodation for two boys and 5 teachers for 4 nights (20–24 March). We welcome any offers, even at short notice. The performances and workshops will take place from 20 to 23 March. On Sunday morning, 24 March, all guest children will gather again at our school to take the bus to the airport. |
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Presentations of Professional Internships On 27 March at 18:00, the students of grade 9 will talk about their experiences during the two-week professional internship that they conducted in February in various companies within Thailand. We are looking forward to an entertaining presentation evening with interesting reports and experiences. |
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Staff Trip Our staff trip will take place on 29 March. Please note that school will end at 12:00 for all grades. |
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Easter Family Brunch
Easter Family Brunch at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit on 31 March – serving traditional Easter highlights, one welcome glass of sparkling wine or mocktail as well as a wide variety of chilled and cooked seafood, and sushi. A very special offer of THB 1,835 net per person applies to our school community, children 10 years and under eat free. Children's entertainment will be provided. We look forward to meeting you and your family to network and establish new relationships, please send your registrations to c.braunshofer@ris-swiss-section.org |
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Spirit Week From 1–5 April, the SMV is organizing a Spirit Week where students in grades 5-12 will come to school dressed up, depending on the motto of the day. The SMV will communicate further details via the homeroom teachers. |
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Long-term Planning: Maturaball 2024 Join us on Saturday, 8 June, as we celebrate the successful conclusion of high school education of our Class 12. Get ready for the glamorous highlight of the school year, the Maturaball. This year's theme is “Disco Night”, promising an evening of fun and excitement at Le Méridien Hotel Bangkok. For more information and ticket sales, please visit the following link. |
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Annual planning and further dates in the upcoming school weeks You can find the current school calendar for 2023/24 here on our website, and below is an overview of the upcoming events: 4 March: Final Written Exams German 5 March: Final Written Exams English 5–15 March: Learning Development Meetings 7 March: Final Written Exams Mathematics 13 March: DSD I Written Exams 15–16 March: Professional Development 18 March: Compensation: Labor Day (school closed) 20–24 March: Culture Festival 22 March: Swiss Sunday Bread Baking Course for Parents 27 March: Presentations of Internships (Grade 9) 29 March: School ends at 12:00 31 March: Easter Family Brunch 1–5 April: Spirit Week 8 April: Compensation (Chakri Day) 9–19 April: Easter/Songkran Holidays 23 April: Last School Day Grade 12 24–30 April: Matura Written Exams |
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