As House leaders and Year 12 students, we began planning for the STA Halloween party a month before the event, continuing the tradition of Year 12s organising this event to gain valuable leadership and planning experience. Our main goal was to create a memorable experience for the Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to Year 9) students, which required careful coordination. We decided on leaders for different aspects of the event, recruited senior and Year 11 students as volunteers, and worked closely with teachers to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Throughout the planning process, we tackled various tasks such as designing the haunted house, selecting food, and organising party decorations. With 300 students to cater for, budgeting and schedule planning were key areas of focus. Collaboration and compromise were essential to ensure every aspect was accounted for.
This year, we created STA’s first-ever carnival-themed haunted house, which proved to be a hit—triggering plenty of frights and screams! We also incorporated this theme into the entertainment section, which featured games like dart throwing, scavenger hunts, ping-pong toss, and a photo booth, among others. To make sure we exceeded expectations, we worked with the Estates Team, the Drama and Art Departments, and various other teams.
On Friday, 25th October 2024, the night of the event, students were greeted by a spooky, illuminated atrium with Halloween-themed lanterns and balloons. They enjoyed a variety of foods and drinks, participated in multiple activities, and ventured through the carnival-themed haunted house. A live band performance and a disco rounded out the night, creating a highlight for many students and leaving them with unforgettable memories.
The event was a success, running smoothly from start to finish. This experience was incredibly fulfilling for all the house leaders and volunteers, and working with the Year 12 students created strong bonds. We raised over 40,000 THB which will be donated to charities such as Bangkok Community Help, which is currently working on flood relief efforts in Northern Thailand.
NAE Global Campus received a staggering 3,300 entries from 66 Nord Anglia schools all around the world, and one student from STA shone bright, winning Best in Show in the Art Music category: a big congratulations to Freya in Year 8 for her truly outstanding achievement and stellar performance!
High School Design and Technology students step outside the classroom to explore design and architecture in Bangkok. Year 8 students visited a uniquely designed café precinct, where they learned from the architect of the precinct himself how thoughtful use of materials, geometry, and landscaping can transform spaces. Meanwhile, Year 12 IB students explored the fusion of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship and the use of natural materials at the impressive studio of renowned Thailand-based architect Patrick Keane.
Sports Day in Primary School is a joyful and exciting event that brings the school community together to celebrate movement, teamwork, and fun. With a wide range of activities—from egg and spoon races to shot put throws—students in Primary compete in House teams, cheered on by teachers, families, and friends. The day encourages physical activity, builds good sportsmanship, and creates lasting memories, making it one of the most special days of the school year.
