Senior School
Creative problem-solving. The aim is to enable students to think for themselves, to develop the skills and attitudes to be lifelong learners and not to endure hours of tutoring that tends to focus upon rote learning. Academic study provides the tools for students to further their education, but an education for life requires far more than book work. Whether in the Art Department, on the stage or in the concert hall, or on the playing field, the very talented Senior students at Shrewsbury happily balance their academic load with a range of co-curricula activities. The stimulus that these activities provide prepares students for life at the world’s leading universities and the wider world. The success of Shrewsbury students success speak for itself! As Steve Allen at Shrewsbury says, “The school will be as keen as you are to make sure the early days go smoothly. If you have any worries ask if you can talk to your child’s Form Tutor or Head of Year. However small a problem seems, it’s worth approaching the school for support if you or your child have concerns.”
Helping your child • Because moving schools is such a big change in their lives, your child will almost certainly be nervous. Take time to talk things through – or at least, let your child know that you realise they might be anxious and you’re willing to listen. • Your child may be feeling insecure so give lots of praise (and try to ignore their occasional weirdness - they may be hormonally challenged!) • Establish a routine and check that they are eating and sleeping well. Moving up to Senior School can be very tiring. • Don’t just rely on the school for afterschool activities – seek out opportunities for your child to move outside the pressurecooker atmosphere of school and to make friends with children from other schools. It will help put school life and friendships in perspective. • Help your child to get organised. Work together to make checklists - equipment and books needed for classes, names of
teachers, timetables. • Senior school may seem large and frightening at first. Go along to any open days and get a plan of the school to go through with your child. • Remember that your child will have lots of new books and files - you may have to buy a new school bag. Shrewsbury International School is currently accepting applications for entry into Year 7 in August 2014. A limited number of places in available in other year groups. To find out more please call Ilka Hodapp on 02 675 1888 ext 1110 or email admissions@shrewsbury.ac.th Shrewsbury International School 1922 Charoenkrung Rd. Wat Phrayakrai, Bangkholam, Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0) 2675 1888 Email: admissions@shrewsbury.ac.th www.shrewsbury.ac.th April 2014 • ScandAsia.Thailand 37