BKK Prep, Message from the Head of School, News, Primary, Secondary, Whole School June 11, 2021

Friday 11^th June 2021

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians

RE: Bangkok Prep – Term 3

Yesterday evening, we were directed by the CCSA to ‘continue with online, on air and on demand learning’. As a result of this announcement, we will not be allowed to reopen the school campuses to staff and students on Monday 14th June. We are all hoping that the situation improves in the near future and the students can return to school as soon and as safely as possible. I would like to reassure you that, as always, our number one priority is to keep the Bangkok Prep Community safe.

Therefore, with the safety of the children and staff in mind, we must continue with our Enhanced Online Learning until it is safe to have our children and staff back on our campuses. To that end, the Bangkok Prep campuses will remain closed for the reminder of Term 3, June 30^th 2021.

As you may be aware, we have planned a series of exciting Supplementary Sessions which are designed to consolidate, review and refine the academic skills of our students. In addition, our students will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sporting activities. These Supplementary Sessions will be unique to Bangkok Prep. This exclusive programme will take place on our campuses and will only be available ‘free of charge’ for registered students (Reception to Year 13). Please see an outline of the Supplementary Programme in the table below:

Week	Dates	Supplementary Sessions
1	Monday 9^th August to Friday 13^th August (Except Thursday 12^th August – due to Mother’s Day)	Variety of Sports Activities on both Campuses
2	Monday 23^rd August to Friday 27^th August	Variety of Sports Activities on both Campuses. A variety of curriculum sessions: Primary 2:30pm – 3:25pm Secondary 3:30pm – 4:15pm
3	Monday 30^th August to Friday 3^rd September	Variety of Sports Activities on both Campuses. A variety of curriculum sessions: Primary 2:30pm – 3:25pm Secondary 3:30pm – 4:15pm
4	Monday 6^th September	Bangkok ECA Programme begins
Details may change according to the situation

Once we are clear as to when we are allowed to have children back in school, we will share more details about activities and the ‘sign up’ procedures for these supplementary sessions (via CHQ).

As you are aware, the issuing of vaccines around the world, especially in Thailand, has made great progress. This means that we should be able to confidently open our school, as planned, for all students on Thursday 19^th August. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming everyone, safe and well for the next academic year.

Please also be reassured that our fantastic Bangkok Prep maintenance and cleaning teams will continue to ensure that both campuses are sanitised, disinfected and fully prepared for a safe return to school. Our priority will always be the protection of the health and safety of our Bangkok Prep community and the wider society. As always, I will update you on any developments in the current situation if necessary by SMS, social media and email.

The letter concerning individual fees, which was due to be issued today, will now be sent next week as we need to include the credit adjustments up to the end of Term 3.

We remain very confident that 2021 – 2022 will be a great year in which your children can continue to flourish and achieve their potential at Bangkok Prep. Thank you for your continuing resilience, fortitude and support during these extremely difficult times.

Yours faithfully

Duncan Stonehouse

Head of School