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Nothing brings classroom learning to life quite like stepping out into the real world. These inspiring field trips have given High School students a chance to see design through new perspectives and deepen their understanding.
Our Year 8 students look at how thoughtful design can completely transform a space. Venturing into a uniquely designed café precinct in Bangkok, they were welcomed by the architect behind the project, who walked them through how materials, shapes, and landscaping were used to turn ideas into a functional, beautiful environment. It was a perfect opportunity to connect their classroom work, creativity, problem-solving, and practical design thinking to an example of design in action.
Meanwhile, our Year 12 IB Diploma students visit renowned designer Patrick Keane’s studio in Bangkok, known for its innovative, sustainable designs that fuse cutting-edge technology with traditional Thai craftsmanship, particularly through the use of natural materials like rattan. Students learned about how traditional arts and crafts can be reimagined for modern spaces. Discussions with Patrick and his team offered valuable insight into balancing innovation with cultural heritage.
The senior students also visited the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), where they explored a wide array of materials, old, new, and smart, used in contemporary design. These experiences opened up fresh thinking around sustainability, cultural relevance, and how materials impact the function and feel of a space.
At STA, we believe field trips are an essential part of enriching learning experiences beyond the classroom, which offer students many benefits:
Connects classroom concepts with practical applications
Encourages critical thinking and creative problem-solving
Provides exposure to industry professionals and career pathways
Deepens understanding of materials, form, and function
Inspires new ideas through hands-on, immersive learning
Builds awareness around sustainability and cultural relevance in design
Fosters collaboration, reflection, and independent interpretation
Field trips spark curiosity, build connections, and inspire students to think creatively and critically about the world around them. At every age, stepping outside the classroom brings learning to life in new and exciting ways.
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!
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.
We’re thrilled to share that St Andrews International School Bangkok has once again made a mark in the realm of music. In the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) Global Campus Virtual Young Musician of the Year 2025 competition, we had 9 students from our Primary School and High School securing a place or a winning entry. What a true testament this is to the exceptional musical skills and dedication of our students.