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March 27th - Community in Action This week, our focus has been on community. Across the school, this has been clearly reflected in the preparation for our upcoming Time Travellers Event  and, most notably, in the success of our second School Talent Show . The Talent Show was a genuine whole-school event. Students from Primary and Secondary performed to an audience of peers and parents, showcasing a remarkable range of talents including dance, gymnastics, unicycling and live p

March 20th - A School Culture Taking Root There is a strong sense, across Si Ri Panya at the moment, that our school culture is continuing to deepen and take shape in meaningful ways. This week, we have seen creativity, collaboration, kindness and confidence expressed across the campus — in classrooms, in the gardens, in performances, in quiet moments of reflection, and in the everyday interactions that help define who we are as a school community. Whether pupils are dancing

Mar 13, 2026 - Confidence, Creativity and Student Voice There is a real sense of excitement building across the school as we prepare for two special end-of-term events: our Talent Show and the Primary Time Travellers Event. Alongside these highlights, this week’s newsletter celebrates student leadership, future-focused learning, and the many ways our pupils continue to grow in confidence and responsibility. 🎭 Talent Show – Wednesday 25 March Excitement is building at Si Ri P

Mar 6, 2026 - From Beach Fossils to Books: A Week of Discovery Learning this week has taken place both inside and beyond the classroom, with pupils exploring history, literature and sustainability through a range of hands-on experiences. As we move further into March, the school calendar becomes particularly lively, with additional events, rehearsals, assessments and performances taking place across the campus. It is always rewarding at this point in the term to see students

Feb 27, 2026 - Term 2: Routines, Standards and Learning Everyone returned to school on Monday tired, but refreshed after a well-earned rest. It is only when we step away from routine that we fully appreciate how important it is — both at school and at home. Half term offers more than rest; it offers reset. It gives parents, teachers and leadership the opportunity to re-establish daily expectations and ensure that students return focused and ready to learn. Preparing for the w

Feb 13, 2026 - From Sports Day to Scuba Diving Yesterday’s Primary Sports Day captured what makes Si Ri Panya special: a school where children are encouraged to take part, challenge themselves, and support one another — with real pride in their House Teams and a strong sense of belonging. Across the morning, pupils rotated through short, active stations focused on key track-and-field skills — running, jumping, balancing, throwing and agility. The emphasis was on participation

Feb 6, 2026 - Learning with Purpose This week’s highlights reflect what sets Si Ri Panya apart: learning that is intentional, values-led and deeply connected to real life — past, present and future. Across Primary and Secondary, pupils stepped beyond textbooks to apply skills in meaningful contexts, from outdoor learning experiences and collaborative projects to thoughtful engagement with local knowledge and alumni journeys. We saw our school values in action — particularly B

Jan 30, 2026 - Finding Our Rhythm This week, it’s clear we’re settling into our stride. As pupils (and staff) move confidently through the rhythms of school life — lessons, routines, and day-to-day expectations — there’s a calm sense of purpose across the campus. With that steady foundation in place, the deeper learning is really beginning to take root: shared habits, shared language, and a culture that feels distinctly ours  — warm, values-led, and genuinely connected. Our f

Jan 23, 2026 - Learning Beyond the Classroom This week marked the start of our two-week cycle of 1:1 Parent–Teacher meetings across both Primary and Secondary. These conversations are a valuable chance to connect with your child’s teacher, hear feedback on progress and wellbeing, and look through the range of work your child has produced so far this year. If I “turn the microphone on” for a moment, this is what we are noticing across school: when we bring together what famili

Jan 16, 2026 - Exploring The World Together This time of year is always a busy one on Koh Phangan, and there is plenty happening here at Si Ri Panya too. Alongside our ongoing focus on core subjects in the classroom, we have a range of additional topics and events that help ensure a rich and engaging education for our students. We want children to learn, but also to feel happy and enjoy their time with us—and, judging by the smiles we see each day, we are off to a strong star

Jan 9, 2026 - Back Together Again Welcome back to school for Term 2! The start of this term was unseasonably celebratory thanks to a setback we experienced at the end of Term 1, when rain put a dampener on our planned Christmas Dinner. We could have soldiered on at the start of the new term, but we'd been really looking forward to this special soiree, so teachers put on their festive aprons, helped set the tables with lovely red table cloths, fancy napkins and party cups and

Dec 12, 2025 - Beyond the Spotlight There are two sides to school life: what happens at the front, the things you see when you walk around the campus or pop into lessons to talk to students about their work; and what happens behind the scenes. Our events, deadlines and assessments are visible, but the quiet, steady work that drives school life forward often isn’t. Behind the scenes is where so much of the real effort sits. It could be the determination of a student practising

Dec 5, 2025 - Festive Community Spirit There is cheer in the air this week! The festive season is upon us and, whether you celebrate Christmas or another cultural tradition from closer to home, a warm and joyful feeling is beginning to permeate the campus. We especially love this time of year because it brings our shared school values to life. Cooperation, kindness, giving to others, extending an olive branch where it’s needed, and wishing everyone well as we approach the end

Nov 28, 2025 - Small School, Big Vision We are delighted to announce that Si Ri Panya has achieved Gold  in the Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS)  – a respected UK accreditation developed by the National Children’s Bureau  and Optimus Education . This award recognises schools that place emotional wellbeing and mental health at the heart of their practice, for both staff and students. Although we are a small school, we are an ambitious one. Being small has never limited us; it

Nov 21, 2025 - Upper Secondary Begins Some of you may not realise that the opening section of our weekly newsletter is usually written by Lisa, our Head of Primary. As Lisa has travelled back to the UK for her mother’s funeral, I’m stepping in this week to share a few reflections from the Director’s desk—reflections that have taken me on a rather nostalgic walk through the past twenty years. When I first arrived on Koh Phangan two decades ago with my Thai husband, who was bor

Nov 14, 2025 - Exploring Through Experience This week, students have been busy learning out and about across Koh Phangan. Our Year 3 students visited Nira’s Bakery factory, where they learned how to make sausage rolls and carrot cake as part of our Primary-wide Cooking and Nutrition module. As well as creating delicious food and learning about balanced diets and healthy eating habits, the children gained a valuable insight into the work and preparation that goes into producin

Nov 7, 2025 - Festive Season Starts. This week there has been a real buzz across campus as several special events, curriculum days and excursions took place. As the festive season approaches — a time of giving, receiving and coming together as family, friends, and our school community — we are delighted to be preparing for our first ever whole-school traditional Christmas dinner . Students can look forward to a festive feast with all the trimmings. Tables will be beautifully

Oct 31, 2025 — Honesty in Focus. This half term, we're focusing on the value of Honesty . 🦉✨ At Si Ri Panya, we have six core school values that shape our culture and guide our students as learners and citizens:💛 Community-Minded | 🌊 Balanced | 🦉 Honest | 🐢 Resilient | 🐘 Respectful | 🐯 Courageous Each half term, we explore one of these values in greater depth through assemblies, PSHE lessons, and everyday school life. This half term, students will be learning from Hone

Oct 17, 2025 - Traditions and Togetherness. As we prepare to pause for half term, it’s a lovely time to reflect on the many celebrations and traditions that take place around the world during the month of October. From Diwali , the Festival of Lights, to Samhain , the traditional Celtic festival originating in Ireland, this season reminds us of the rich diversity of cultures — and the many ways communities everywhere come together to celebrate light, change, and connection. D

Oct 10, 2025 - New Look, Same Heart. A new logo for a new chapter This week, we bring you our new and improved school logo! Beginning now, you’ll start to see our refreshed school logo  across our platforms. It reflects who we are — warm, trusted and Cambridge-accredited — and where we’re going next. Over the past three years we’ve grown from our Primary roots into Years 7–9 , and in September 2026  we will open Year 10 , leading to IGCSEs in Year 11 . The updated logo brings

Oct 3, 2025 - Challenge Brings Growth. Our students challenge themselves everyday, but do we challenge them enough? In school, Class Teachers continually challenge themselves to find ways to challenge their students—a bit of a catch-22! They must adapt their teaching to stretch those who are ready to go further, while also lifting up those who need extra support. In doing so, they become true experts in balancing growth for every child. But what about beyond the classroom? Ho

Sep 26, 2025 - Settled and Thriving. Week 4: students are settled in their year groups, have established their routines and are feeling increasingly content. This week is about getting settled, which means students should know what their daily routine is and what their teachers expect of them. In week four, students should also have made new friends and be reaching out to new students, showing good values around campus, leading by example and making us all proud. Each student

Sep 19, 2025 - Learning in Action. This week, every year group has worked hard to settle in and fully immerse themselves in their new learning environments. It has been an exceptionally smooth start to the academic year — and that is thanks, in no small part, to you. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or a student reading this week’s newsletter, the efforts in the classroom, the support at home, and the dedication behind the scenes at school have all come together to create

Sep 12, 2025 - Every Voice Counts. The first week of school is always an important time for setting the tone. Together with their teachers, our students agree on class rules and daily values they commit to working on in their relationships with others. In Year 4, Teacher Charles and his class have set a particularly positive example. Their agreements not only show care and respect but also brighten their classroom, making it an inspiring place to learn together. By Week 2, a