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Parent-Teacher Conference

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First Parent-Teacher Conference for 2016/2017

American Prep International has just had its first parent-teacher conference for the present school year. It was a highly successful event with 100% of parents in the Kinder Department and 97% of parents in the grade school arriving to have discussions with teachers.

These discussions are an extremely important part of our school communication strategy. It ensures that parents are kept informed about the progress of their children and teachers have the opportunity to correlate their classroom observation of students with how parents observe their children at home.

The 5 Anchor values of American Prep International School

American Prep has identified 5 core values that are to be emphasized in all aspects of our school life. These are Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Creativity and Compassion.

The effective use of Parent-teacher conferences relate especially to the values of communication and collaboration. We thank all our parents who arrived for these discussions and thus helping us to keep our core values on a firm footing. Please read 15 more suggestions about how parents can collaborate with the school.

In loving memory

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Donation to Hatyai Orphanage

In loving memory of His Majesty  King Bhumibol Adulyadej American Prep staff and students have agreed to donate an amount of 9000 Baht to the children in Hatyai orphanage. This money was collected by the students of the school in the annual Spelling Bee competition.

Staff and students inspired by King Bumibol’s compassion

Both students and staff are impressed by the compassion of King Bhumibol. The King’s compassion reached out to humans in need and even to the animals that roam the streets and lanes of Thailand without shelter or adequate food.

Staff and students of American Prep deem it an honor to follow in the footsteps of their king and to make this donation to the less privileged children in the care of the Hatyai Orphanage. It is our wish to follow the example of our King, not only this once, but throughout our lives.

May our King rest in peace!

ISAT Communication

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American Prep International is a member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT). We have just received the following direct communication from ISAT:

Ref. No.: ISAT 058/2016                                                        13 October 2016

 

Dear ISAT Member Schools,

It is with utmost sadness that we hear the news of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. This is a sad day for Thailand and the world.

 We have received confirmation from the Permanent Secretary for Education and Head of Office of Private Education Commission (OPEC) approved by the Minister of Education that International schools should, out of respect for His Majesty:

  • Close for one day, Friday 14th October
  • Fly the flag of Thailand at half mast for 30 days
  • Refrain from public festivities or entertainment events for 30 days
  • Uphold a time of mourning for one year 

OPEC has asked ISAT to notify our member schools and they will send us a formal notification at a later stage.

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Technology at Home

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Technology at Home

Have you and your family embraced the world of technology? Are you a little bit unsure of how to deal with our modern digital world? How much should you as a parent involve yourself with teaching your child to deal with technology? Or, is this perhaps better to be left in the hands of the teachers at school?

American Prep International is a modern e-learning school and it has adopted the “blended education” model. As such, your child will be expected to utilize a variety of digital devices and techniques in order to be successful at school. Therefore, in the spirit of “collaboration”, it would be wise for each parent to familiarize himself with the digital and technical world in which his child lives and studies. It would also be wise to be pro-active and actually teach and guide your child how to deal responsibly with modern day digital devices and programs.

It is with this in mind that our school shares with you the following infographic. We trust that it will give you some insight and inspiration to get involved in your child’s digital world.

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