Yearbook AY 2019-2020 (Thonburi campus)

BOARD CHAIRMAN MESSAGE
This has been an extraordinary year for many reasons.
This was the year that revealed how fragile the world can be when faced with global crises
such as COVID-19.
This was the year that showed how vulnerable the school can be to forces that are beyond our
control.
But this was also the year that reassured me that no matter what challenges there may be, SISB is
capable of rising up to it, and say, “this will not beat us”.
From enduring the possibility of COVID-19 infections, to ensuring that our students continue their
education through Home-Based Learning, our entire community of students, parents and staff has
done exceptionally well.
However, the threat of COVID-19 is far from being a thing of the past. We will still need to be
careful, and adapt to what many are terming as the “new normal”. I am confident that SISB will
continue to do well, regardless of the circumstances.
Despite the apparent difficulties, we have every reason to be optimistic about our future.
Many of our Secondary-Sixth Form students have received offers from acclaimed universities from
around the world. Armed with the solid foundation that an education in SISB has provided them,
they are well-placed to achieve success no matter where or what they choose to pursue.
SISB Pracha Uthit will offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) from
August, in addition to Cambridge International AS & A Levels. The IBDP provides our students with
more options, and will definitely help them get into top universities and achieve success in their
future careers.
Our campuses in Thonburi and Chiangmai have also started their Secondary sections, in line with
our belief to provide a through-train education pathway for our students.
To cater for this expansion, SISB Thonburi will begin the construction of a new phase very soon,
providing modern facilities such as a new academic block, and other amenities that blend nature
and design. Our students will have a very conducive environment to learn in.
Please have faith that we are ready and able to overcome the challenges that lie before us. I urge
you to stand together with my team and I, and we will make sure that our days ahead are bright
and full of possibilities.
MR. KELVIN KOH
BOARD CHAIRMAN, SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BANGKOK
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