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Issue No. 3 - 2011 - 2012 F R O M T H E C H A I R M A N Dear Colleagues and Friends in FOBISSEA schools, We are all aware that recently there has been a huge growth in international educa- tion. Of the many new schools opening, a significant number are based on a British based curriculum, this trend is likely to continue. British education is seen by many as one of the most successful modern British exports. FOBISSEA, along with other organisations representing British international schools around the world, are talking with British government representatives about how we can develop relationships that will be mutually beneficial and ultimately support our students. However, the main aim of FOBISSEA as a federation is to build and use relationships between our member schools directly for the benefit of students. Increasingly our staff are being given opportunities to work together too. One of the great strengths of FOBISSEA is that it remains people centered. As we end another school year, all of our schools will say goodbye to students, parents and teachers as they move on. We are also saying goodbye to a number of head teachers, although we are delighted that some current and former heads are returning to lead FOBISSEA schools. On a similar theme we are looking at ways to increase opportunities for good staff to further their experiences and careers by moving within the federa- tion. In the last edition of the FOBISSEAN I reported that we were about to launch our Affiliate Member option, aimed at formalizing and developing our relationship with the educational and supply organizations who we work with on a regular basis. I am delighted to report that this is now up and running, details of our Affiliate Members will be available on our website with effect from 1st July 2012. As part of the FOBISSEA family, I wish you all a happy and safe summer break. For those moving on, I hope your experience within a FOBISSEA school has been positive and empowering. For those who are returning for the next school year, I hope you will be able to participate in the ever increasing range of FOBISSEA events. Chairman FOBISSEA F O B I S S E A N E W S L E T T E R FOBISSEA HEADS’ BUSINESS MEETING, 2012 The FOBISSEA Heads’ Business Meeting 2012 was held on Friday, 16th and Saturday, 17th March 2012 was hosted by The Regent’s School, Bangkok at the Royal Orchid Shera- ton and Towers Hotel on the banks of the Chao Praya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was a relief that the meeting took place after the cancellation of the November 2011 Heads’ and Senior Managers’ Conference due to the serious flooding at that time. The cancellation caused a backlog of work to be covered, much of which was completed by the Executive Committee prior to the March Meeting, though the agenda on both days kept the Heads very busy! The Heads welcomed two new schools as members into the Federation – Traill School, Bangkok and The British International School Shanghai, Puxi Campus. Matt Mills, Head of Bangkok Patana was elected as Honorary Secretary replacing Ms Valerie Thomas-Peter while Valerie Thomas-Peter elected to replace the outgoing Treasurer, Simon Mann. An unprecedented number of Heads who were moving to other schools outside the Federation were given thanks for their contributions to the development of the Federation during their time. The highlight of the social aspect of the Meeting was a River Cruise Dinner on the Friday night. The Federation was indebted to Lawton Asia and SCI, who were the Meeting’s sponsors. - Contributed by Martin Kneath, Principal, The Regent’s School, Bangkok CONGRATULATIONS! The Queen's Birthday Honours 2012 Order of the British Empire - MBE Mrs Sandra Lesley WILDERSPIN Principal, The British School, Kathmandu, Nepal. For services to UK education overseas An announcement was made on Saturday, 16-06-2012, in the London Gazette and some UK national newspapers, that one of our most respected and long standing colleague Heads, Sandj Wilderspin, Principal of The British School of Kathmandu has been bestowed by Queen Elizabeth the Second, in Her Majesty’s Jubilee Year Birthday Honours list, the award of a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her services to UK education overseas. T H E F O B I S S E A N Page 2 F O B I S S E A N E W S L E T T E R FOBISSEA Group B U13 Games – hosted by Dulwich College Shanghai, China 25th – 27th March 2012 saw Dulwich College Shanghai host its first ever FOBISSEA Games. Six schools competed - Dulwich College Shanghai, Dulwich College Beijing, British School Beijing, Taipei European School, Seoul Foreign British School and Harrow International School Beijing. The event commenced on the Sunday morning with 36 swimming events, in which Seoul Foreign British School was victorious. After lunch, the athletics took place in glorious sunshine at the Yuan Shen Stadium. The teams battled hard in the heat at field and track events. The event culminated with dramatic 4 X 100 metre relay events. Dulwich College Shanghai just edged ahead of the other schools to win the athletics on the day. After some rest and recuperation, the teams were eager to enter day two of the event which was girls football and boys basketball. Whilst the competition was fierce the team camaraderie was to be admired by all the schools. They created an amazing atmosphere. After another long day in the heat Dulwich College Shanghai won the girls football whilst Seoul Foreign British School was victorious in the boys basketball. The final day saw the girls take on basketball and the boys battle it out in the football. Dulwich College Shanghai had an unbelievable day, winning both of the final day events. The event culminated in a Gala Dinner held at The Crowne Century Plaza Hotel where all the participants enjoyed great food, great company, awards and an all-important disco. Dulwich College Shanghai is looking forward to hosting the next FOBBISEA event in November for the A2 U15 Games. - Contributed by Ms. Lindsay Bellis, Head of Marketing, Dulwich College Shanghai FOBISSEA Group B U13 B1 Games–hosted by Dulwich College Suzhou, China The Under 13 B1 Games were held at Dulwich College Suzhou between the 3rd and 5th of May and proved to be a great sporting spectacular. With 7 schools attending, it was great to have students from Thailand, China, Hong Kong and Malaysia playing against each other and forging new friendships. The level of competition was fierce and the students never gave up, be it in the pool or on the basketball court. The winners of the different sports were: Swimming: Kellett School Hong Kong Athletics: Dulwich College Suzhou Boys Football: St Andrews Bangkok Girls Football: Kellett School Hong Kong Boys Basketball: Kota Kinabalu International School. Girls Basketball: Kellett School Hong Kong. Dulwich College Suzhou are now looking forward to hosting the B1 U15 Games in November and welcoming back many of the schools and athletes who attended the U13 Games. - Contributed by Iain Driscoll, Director of Sports, Dulwich College Suzhou, China T H E F O B I S S E A N Page 3 F O B I S S E A N E W S L E T T E R FOBISSEA Primary Group C2 Games - hosted by Garden International School, Rayong, Bangkok Garden International School Rayong in Thailand hosted a major international sporting even in primary - and won a record medal haul. The 2012 Primary FOBISSEA team took advantage of being on home soil and set a new school record by collecting 78 medals at this year's games, which were held from June 5- 9 at GIS, which is in eastern Thailand . The previous record was set last year when 65 medals were won in Bangkok. At the final count, GIS won 28 Gold, 30 Silver and 20 Bronze over the competition, which included two of the three Gold medals in Year 5 and 6 Tee-Ball and two of six Gold medals in Year 4 Girls and Year 6 Boys Football. On the individual side (not including relays or team events), there were some terrific performances. Con- gratulations to all the athletes and coaches on their outstanding efforts. We look forward to bigger and better things next year at St Stephen's. GIS had many helpers who helped make the FOBISSEA Group C2 Primary Games such a great success. We wish to thank the staff and following sponsors who made the event possible: MBf Taylors, Fairway Thailand, PTT Global Chemical, SCI, Crathco, Advance Media, Lawton Asia, Elite Printer, Hydro-Tech, Union Sime Derby, Thunder Cranes (L) Ltd. and Ruampat Rayong Hospital and Mr. Frank & Khun Su Nichols and Mr Barry Soanes. Ruampat Hospital donated an EMS medical bag full of supplies for each school to use during the competition and in the evenings at their hotel. These proved to be extremely useful and we are very grateful for their support. - Contributed by Mark Beales, Director of Sports, Garden International School, Rayong FOBISSEA Primary Group B2 Games - hosted by British International School, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam British International School, Ho Chi Minh City hosted its first ever Primary FOBISSEA Games last week- end. The majority of International schools arrived on Thursday 17th May and departed on Monday 21st May. 165 children participated in sport during the 3 days of competition. On day one children travelled to Thong Nhat Athletics Stadium and then returned to British International School to take part in their swimming competition.