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On Campus: Getting a HeadStart in English
On Campus: Getting a HeadStart in English
Sunday 28 August 2022 11:00 AM
And the results are in…! English A Level results at HeadStart International School have set new standards of excellence. A Levels are the highest and most in depth qualification available in Secondary education. Taken by students at the age of 18, they are the principal metric used by universities for entrance to their dreaming spires.
On Campus: Brave New World?
On Campus: Brave New World?
Sunday 17 July 2022 11:00 AM
Progress. Growth. Advancement. The three cornerstones of the modern economy. This is the land of Elon Musk, where a company’s “judgement day” is decided on a tweet. Bitcoins, NFTs and the Metaverse; everything from money to how we interact are being revolutionised. Even education cannot escape these economic demands.
On Campus: Welcome to the Google Meet?
On Campus: Welcome to the Google Meet?
Sunday 15 May 2022 10:00 AM
Ahem. I’ve told you, Khun, take that silly dog-face filter off before turning your camera on. Oh, sorry, that’s just your real face. You, Nadia, turn your mic on! Has anyone seen Tim this morning? Okay, guys, please settle down. Right, everyone, please look this way and get ready for the lesson. What lesson, I hear you ask? Well, today, dear readers, you’ll be learning all about the world of online learning. I’m Jie Jie Limpanapa and I am a Year 8 student at HeadStart International School. But today, I will be your teacher to take you through the pros and cons of online learning. From my own online learning experience (a grand total of 8 months in the last two years), about 90% of the students I know absolutely hate remote lessons. But is there still some good in it, or is it more disastrous than one of Elon Musk’s tweets?  For most people, online learning is quite convenient. After all, you have the ability to learn from the opposite ends of the world. However, some people take convenience a bit too far; I even heard of one boy who “took part” in a lesson from his phone while at Central Festival! In this situation, how can anybody stay focused and be able to extract some information from the lesson?  “Can I go to the toilet?” “Eliott, I have told you for the millionth time, turn your mic off!” Sorry about that. Where was I? Yes, so what is online learning for in the first place? Anyone? Obviously, we are in this Google Meet because of COVID-19. From this perspective, online learning gives us a safe place where we can at least get some education. Ah, I can see that Yim’s made a point in the chat box. Yes, that’s right, you are more likely to learn some research skills and be more autodidact through online learning.  Now, we have come to the most important part of the lesson. I want you to remember this and take some notes. They’ll need to be uploaded later onto our Google Classroom, I’ll know if you don’t complete it. In all seriousness though, one of the reasons that online learning isn’t as effective as it should be is because most of the students are unmonitored. During online lessons, we are being given trust and accountability to be responsible people. I have to agree with the teachers on this point, some of us aren’t grown up enough to behave ourselves. During online learning, we all went through some degree of social retardation. I, myself, became a human jellyfish! From a world of chatter and laughter, to waking up, sitting in front of the computer, and going to sleep. The cycle just went on and on and on for so long that when we finally returned to school, we became awkward and stilted.  At this point, I think we can all agree that our screen time has increased, right? This is one of the cons of online learning. If left unmonitored, it’s easy to see how this can snowball into an addiction, with a multitude of apps, games, and sites spilling into our daily lives.   Who knows when we will stop wearing masks? Maybe the world will soon be an empty dystopia, with unoccupied streets, people living in their own cyber-bubble, and onsite learning impossible. Who knows if online learning is to be used again? We could very well be the generation of Online Learners…?  But next time, if there is a next time, let’s focus on the lesson a bit more and try to be more aware when using the chat box. Please remember to turn on your cameras too, else I’ll be talking to icons of Peppa Pig, rainbow puke, and shopping bags. Anyway, you may leave the Google Meet. I hope to never see you here again.  Class dismissed. By Jie Jie Limpanapa NOTE: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of PSU Phuket and its employees or official policies. This article was featured in ’The Phuket Collegiate Magazine’, the university magazine published by Milla Budiarto at PSU Phuket. For more information, visit: https://www.phuket.psu.ac.th/en/magazine or email: magazine@phuket.psu.ac.th.
On Campus: My journey to the West
On Campus: My journey to the West
Sunday 3 April 2022 11:00 AM
When it comes to the word ‘leadership,’ most individuals are probably more familiar with it within the context of the workplace; however, you must be a leader in your own life first before inspiring others. Our parents and teachers were leaders, providing guidance, support and motivation. As we grow up and enter society, we have to take on our own responsibilities in self-leadership to accomplish our objectives in life. 
On Campus: The courage to lead
On Campus: The courage to lead
Tuesday 8 March 2022 11:00 AM
Lead by example. Yes, it’s cliché, but that’s exactly how Matcha Phorn-in became a leader in her rainbow family and the indigenous communities in Chiang Mai and nearby provinces. Matcha is a Lao-Isaan ethnic minority lesbian feminist human rights defender. Because of her race, gender identity and sexual orientation, she experienced various systemic discrimination from a young age. 
On Campus: School for Life
On Campus: School for Life
Sunday 23 January 2022 11:00 AM
One of the three core elements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the British International School Phuket (BISP) is creativity, activity and service, known together as CAS. The service component of CAS involves each student committing to a voluntary activity that will positively impact their community.
On Campus: How to lead Gen Z’ers
On Campus: How to lead Gen Z’ers
Sunday 19 December 2021 11:00 AM
We live in a fast-changing world; in this digital age, technology has become a part of our lives and changed how we live. We have to adapt to the advancement of digital innovation in order to survive and thrive. At the same time, people development is considered to be even more necessary.
On Campus: Awareness of Awareness
On Campus: Awareness of Awareness
Sunday 31 October 2021 11:00 AM
It’s good to be sitting here, and to be aware of sitting here, and to be aware of being aware of sitting here, finally typing the article about awareness that I’ve been thinking about typing for the last few weeks.
On Campus: The Absence of NO is not a YES
On Campus: The Absence of NO is not a YES
Sunday 5 September 2021 02:00 PM
Ten years ago, when Wipaphan ’Nana’ Wongsawang was 19 years old, she was sexually assaulted. She kept it to herself for two years, until one day her friend had a similar experience and confided in her about it. Together, they reported the friend’s assault to the police, but were met with indifference.
University choices in a COVID era
University choices in a COVID era
Sunday 15 August 2021 11:00 AM
As University Counsellors, we were anticipating continued disruption from the pandemic and the inevitable shifts to higher education last year and ‘Post-BISP Planning’ is the phrase that was coined.
On Campus: Hope is only one call away
On Campus: Hope is only one call away
Sunday 18 July 2021 11:00 AM
A couple of months back, one of my Thai students confided in me about his struggle with bouts of depression. It was quite obvious ‒ at least to me ‒ that he was in a state of distress and agony; he didn’t know who to turn to or how to get help. So I did what I can to help him find the professional care and proper treatment that he desperately needed, as I am aware that depression can increase suicide risk.
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
On Campus: The 4Cs for Change
Sunday 20 June 2021 10:00 AM
One day when I was watching TV with my mum, the news about the widespread protests in Thailand came up. It was about the clash between the anti-government protesters and the pro-monarchy supporters. So my mum and I tried to have a discussion about this issue, but we ended up having a clash of our own. My mum loves the monarchy and the government, while I hate the current situation and the violence. We were both opinionated and stubborn, so we ended up arguing with each other. This incident inspired me to write this article.
NXPO, Thai Space Settlement Design Competition join hands
NXPO, Thai Space Settlement Design Competition join hands
Sunday 13 June 2021 01:34 PM
At the tail-end of the 16th century, William Shakespeare once said that “all things are ready if our minds be so.” Many centuries later, it seems as though the rocket scientists and satellite engineers who guide Thailand’s space programs have taken Shakespeare’s motivational words to heart.
UWC Thailand becomes Full Member in the Global UWC Movement
UWC Thailand becomes Full Member in the Global UWC Movement
Thursday 22 April 2021 09:32 AM
UWC Thailand has been officially granted full member status to the United World College (UWC) movement, ending its probationary status which it has held since 2016 when it first joined. 
Time to get cooking
Time to get cooking
Sunday 7 March 2021 02:00 PM
Kids from five international schools across Phuket will be competing for a chance to spend a day in the kitchen learning from an Iron Chef this month. This extraordinary opportunity for young gourmets is the top prize at a culinary competition being hosted in Kathu, on the campus of QSI International School of Phuket (QSIP), on Saturday, March 13.
To the Moon, Mars and beyond
To the Moon, Mars and beyond
Saturday 16 January 2021 10:00 AM
In a historic first for all of Southeast Asia, Thailand has made a new footprint in space history as the first Southeast Asian member of the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC).
The spirit of service learning
The spirit of service learning
Saturday 26 December 2020 02:24 PM
This term at British International School, Phuket (BISP), we have embarked on a food drive to support communities on the island who face the bitter challenge of the COVID-19 crisis. Students across the Primary and Secondary School, as well as our parent community and staff, have reflected upon the needs of others and identified the very real and authentic plight of communities on our doorstep who are suffering from the loss of income or a livelihood dependent on international tourism. This realisation, or identification, is the first step in a process of service learning and leads to further student engagement through action or advocacy.
Phuket ranks 5th cheapest in Asia for international school prices
Phuket ranks 5th cheapest in Asia for international school prices
Wednesday 25 November 2020 04:30 PM
PHUKET: New research of international school prices worldwide has ranked Phuket as the fifth cheapest location in Asia, though due to high-end schools in China, Asia has been ranked as the most expensive region in the world for international school fees for a full year.
United We Can!
United We Can!
Sunday 18 October 2020 02:00 PM
Every year, all 18 UWC schools around the world celebrate one special UWC Day, knowing that although we are separated geographically, we are united in spirit. For the students and staff, UWC Day is an opportunity to help, learn and grow through service learning and fulfill the UWC mission: to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. For 2020, “United We Can” was the chosen theme.
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
Wednesday 30 September 2020 11:00 AM
On Monday, October 5, from 3-4pm GMT (9-10pm Phuket time), a panel from UWC Thailand International School will present the school’s expertise on “Mindfulness and its Role in Wellbeing in Schools”. The presentation is part of World Education Week (WEW), the world’s biggest education conference, enabling schools to share their learning and is expected to reach over 100,000 attendees from October 5-9.