English Language Camp English Camp Handbook Parent & Student Handbook Handbook

30 June - 27 July 2013

ENGLISH SUMMER SCHOOL

The British International School in Phuket has been running successful English summer camps since the inception of the school in 1996. A number of our current / past students have attended the summer school with a limited amount of English skills. Students that wish to join BIS will be required to write an entrance test. If they pass the test and are accepted they will often be required to take additional ESL lessons to further improve their English skills. Students written, reading and communications skills will improve rapidly when they progress to the mainstream English classes at BIS. It is aim to create an unforgettable experience in an international environment, which focuses on new and challenging assignments to stimulate young developing minds. Students are continuously exposed to various exciting and challenging activities, which promote the need for leadership, teamwork and individualism. For many, the camp will be the rst time living away from home and living with different people from around the region and further a eld. After completion, we aim to have developed their English skills, personal growth, independence, condence, teamwork, leadership and given them new goals and aspirations to pursue in life. Mr. Patrick du Preez Summer School Director

FOREWORD It gives me great pleasure to welcome your family to the British International School (BIS), one of the nest academic learning institutions in South East Asia. On this exciting programme, I believe we create a very special learning environment for young people in our care. Your child will learn a great deal of English and experience living in an international community, helping them to learn more about themselves and about other people. We appoint well qualied experienced English native speaking educators that will ensure that we meet our aims and objectives. Many of our staff have worked on a number of camps at BIS. The Summer School promises to be a fun lled action camp where students will make many new friends. They will learn to improve their English in a fun way through classroom lessons, various activities and outdoor excursions. Our Thai assistant teachers and student counselors will ensure that the students understand all instructions clearly. After fresh air, good food, lots of activities and fun, children return home healthy and refreshed from the English Summer School. They are able to look back on time of fun, friendship and learning in a healthy, natural environment and this helps them to return to their studies with renewed enthusiasm and determination. For an adventure of a lifetime, SEE YOU SOON! Patrick du Preez Director of English Summer School ppreez@bisphuket.ac.th

CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Location 1.2 Facilities 1.3 Healthy and Safe Environment 1.4 Basic Outline 1.5 Our Aims 1.6 Meals 1.7 Clothing 2 BOARDING 2.1 Facilities 2.2 Boarding Staff 2.3 Bedtime 2.4 Telephone 2.5 House Bank 3 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Placement Test 3.3 ESS Magazine 3.4 Award Ceremony 3.5 End of ESL Programme 3.6 ESL Level 1 4 EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Wednesday Option Activities 4.3 Special Activities and Tournaments 4.4 Weekend Excursions 4.5 Evening Excursions 4.6 Example of Week 1 Schedule 5 OTHER INFORMATION 5.1 Items Provided on the English Summer Camp 5.2 Visiting Times for Parents 5.3 School Rules 5.4 Security 6 TRAVEL INFORMATION 6.1 Air travel to school 6.2 Arriving by car 6.3 Sunday 3rd July Schedule 5

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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 LOCATION The camp is held at the British International School campus on the beautiful southern island of Phuket. It is situated in thirty-six acres of private land surrounded by wooded hills and overlooking the Andaman Sea. It is a short ve-minute drive to the main road. Phuket International Airport is 25 km away and Phuket Town is only 8 km.

1.2 FACILITIES We offer some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the region; fully air-conditioned teaching block equipped with all the modern technology, fully equipped sports hall, 50m and 25m swimming pool, large playing elds, modern boarding houses and beautifully landscaped gardens. 1.3 HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT Within the school great measures are taken to ensure the health and safety of the children. Your child will be under the constant care and attention of experienced staff from the moment of arrival until s/he leaves for home. Particular attention is paid to safety. For example no student is allowed in the swimming pool or out of school grounds without a member of staff. There is 24-hour security and medical supervision provided and in an emergency a hospital is easily accessible. There is always responsible staff around the boarding area that can easily be contacted in case of emergency or if problems arise.

If parents or guardian wish to take their child out during ESS, we require an e-mail at least one day before, conrming your intentions. Boarding staff must be notied when leaving and returning. There is a sign out & in book in each boarding house and a boarding pass will be issued to the student. We will not allow students off the premises with friends or relatives without parents written permission from the parents. Parents should not take their children our during class time. Parents must understand this is a very important procedure to follow. 1.4 BASIC OUTLINE The camp is divided into two separate divisions; junior division for ages 8-11 and a senior division for ages 12-15. All divisions have similar activities. However, all are developed to be relevant and of interest in accordance with their age group. Within both divisions there are three different sections; English as a Second Language (ESL), Extra Curricula Activities (ECA) and excursions. 1.5 OUR AIMS We aim to create an unforgettable experience in an international environment focusing on new and challenging assignments to stimulate young developing minds. Students are continuously exposed to the English language in activities, which promotes the need for leadership, teamwork and individualism. For many, the camp will be the rst time living away from home and living with different people from around the region. 1.6 MEALS Within a short walking distance from the Boarding Houses is the refectory where buffet style breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are served. A choice of Thai, western and vegetarian food is always available. During all meals drinking water is available. Snacks are provided in the boarding houses in the evening. At the weekend on All Day excursions food is provided outside the school. Meal Times
Breakfast Mon Fri 7:30 8:15 Morning Break 10:0010:25 Lunch 12:00 13:00 12:00 13:00 Afternoon Break 15:00 15:25 Dinner 17:30 18:15 17:30 18:15 Evening Snacks 20:00 20:00

Sat & Sun 7:30 8:15

1.7 CLOTHING As it is always humid in Phuket, children should bring loose tting clothing.

The school provides 4x English Summer School T-shirts that should be worn during the day. Students are welcome to wear casual clothing during the evening. On off campus excursions students are required to wear their camp shirts. Books, magazines, comics, iPods, games, sporting equipment, etc. can also be brought. Please ensure that all property is clearly marked. Do not let your child bring any luxury items and/or expensive phones. It is advisable not to bring along iPads and laptops. Mobile phones may be used after hours during the Sports and Adventure Camp and will be collected before bedtime by the Houseparent. Please note that the school is not liable for the loss of belongings on or off campus. There is a free daily laundry service provided and on arrival children will be provided with pens to mark their clothing and a laundry basket. The laundry number will correspond with their enrollment number and boarding house. Laundry will be collected at each boarding house and will be washed, ironed and returned to the children within two days. The last day for laundry will be two days before the end of ESS. Please do not mark any clothing before coming onto the camp. We will provide a special marker pen and a code. A Guide of What to Bring 4 T-shirts or shirts 1 pair of casual shoes* 1 hat/cap 4 pairs of shorts 4 pairs of socks 5 pairs of underwear 2 pairs of trousers (long pants) 1 swimming costume 2 pairs of pyjamas/nightdress 1 pair of sports shoes* 2 bath towels 1 school bag (small rucksack) 1 pair of sandals* Wash bag including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush * Please mark shoes

2. BOARDING 2.1 FACILITIES Great care is taken to ensure that children living in the boarding houses are well looked after. Comfort in the boarding houses is provided through the excellent facilities that exist. Each house is fully air-conditioned and possesses spacious rooms for sleeping, studying and socializing in. These rooms are all equipped with necessary features to create a feeling of home for everyone in the house. In each house there is a video and television with Cable TV. There is a pool and table-tennis table for light exercise in the evening or students can spend time with private study on the computers. There is a microwave and toaster available for students to prepare snacks. Ground Floor of Boarding Houses

2.2 BOARDING STAFF In each house there are two House Parents, one Thai Assistant House Parent and Student Counselors. They all live in the boarding houses and share the responsibility of looking after the children throughout the day. The Boarding Staff serve many roles as parents, teachers, tutors, counselors, coaches and supervisors. They take on those roles with one objective in mind and that is to benet the students during their stay and to promote a positive development.

2.3 BEDTIME Children will be required to go to bed at a certain time, and this will be set depending on their ages. It is very important for children to get a good nights sleep, so they will be able to perform to the best of their ability throughout the following day. Bedtime at weekends will be slightly later because of nonacademic lessons during the weekend. Junior 8 11 year old 21:30 Senior 12 15 year old 22.00 2.4 TELEPHONE There are telephones for incoming calls in each boarding house. In addition we also have a mobile telephone number for each boarding house. It is advisable for all parents to arrange a time with their child when they will contact them. The best time is after 8:30 pm. It may be difcult to contact them during the day, however a message can be left at the school ofce Tel. 076 238-711. If there is an emergency, contact the SAC Director or SAC Secretary at the phone numbers shown below. Summer School Telephones Pupils Receiver Phone +66 (0) 76 335 561-62, +66(0)76 335 569 Pupils Receiver Phone +66 (0) 76 335 563-64, +66(0)76 335 570 Inrmary / Nurse 076 -335 555 Ext. 2330

If you wish to take your child out during ESSJ please e-mail: summer@ bisphuket.ac.th 2.5 HOUSE BANK There is a house bank set up for the children in each of the boarding houses. All money is kept in a safe within the house ofce. The children are required to put all money into the house bank. They can access their money during the evening by asking the House Parents. Normally, a small amount of spending money is required at the weekends or when they go on an excursion. The recommended amount of money to be brought is 1,000 Baht per week. This money can be used for extra shopping the children wish to do during the camp. All the money that is withdrawn is kept on record and signed for by the children. If there is any money remaining at the end of the camp it will be refunded to the child/parent when they leave. Students should not leave large amounts of money in their rooms. The school will not be held liable for loss of any money.

3. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 3.1 INTRODUCTION All ESL lessons are taught by experienced native speakers in small groups of no more than 15 students. Students are placed in the appropriate group according to their level of English. There are two one- and- a- half hour lessons on average per day. ESL Lesson 1 8:30 10:00 8:30 10:00 ESL Lesson 2 13:30 15:00 13:30 15:00

Juniors Seniors

Our qualied teachers use effective modern techniques to create interesting, enjoyable lessons. There is a careful balance of activities designed to improve the students grammar and vocabulary while practicing their reading, writing, listening and speaking. All levels use pair and group work to maximize the opportunity to speak, project work to extend and practice English outside class, games, songs, role-play, computers and video to make the lessons varied and fun. The course has been specially designed for the childrens needs. As the class sizes are small, students will receive the individual attention required, allowing teachers to concentrate on areas that need developing and design class activities that strengthen language skills. Lessons will not just be restricted to the class, students will be able to use our extensive library to develop reading skills, our computer lab to produce pages for the magazine or our stage to perform a drama. 3.2 PLACEMENT TEST At the beginning of the English Summer Camp (ESC), we give a test to place students in the correct ESL group, which will benet them during their stay. The test will be held on the rst Sunday and students are placed into various ability groups. BIS organizes an Entrance Test for parents who wish their children to enter the school in September. The test is held on Thursday 25th July and a fee of 5,000 THB is charged. Please note :- Students will not be able to write the test if the fee is not paid in advance. If you wish your child to take the Entrance Test please contact the ESC Secretary or Marketing Department or Khun Wirawan +66(0)76 335 555 ext.1105. 3.3 ESS MAGAZINE/CD ROM All students will have the opportunity to contribute to the English Summer School Magazine. The completed magazine/CD ROM will be given to the

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children at the end of the camp. The children will be able to use their computer and artistic skills to produce a great looking magazine to keep as a memento of their time here. 3.4 ENGLISH SUMMER SCHOOL AWARD CEREMONY There will be an Award Ceremony on Friday afternoon the 26th July in the auditorium on the rst oor. All parents are invited to join the awards presentation. Please inform the Camp coordinator if you wish to attend the awards ceremony. Friday Afternoon Schedule 16:00 17:00 Award Ceremony / Presentation 17:30 18:30 Farewell Barbeque in the refectory for parents and students. 19:00 21.00 Farewell Disco It is important for students to remain until the end of the Award Ceremony to receive their report, certicate, magazine, CD-Rom and photograph. Parents can take their child away after the ceremony, but please notify a member of staff before doing so. 3.5 END OF ESL PROGRAMME After completion, we aim to have developed your childs English language ability, personal growth, independence, and condence and given them new goals and aspirations to pursue in life. All children who attend receive an attendance certicate and a short report on their academic performance. A group photograph of students in their ESL class is also included in the course fees. 3.6 SAMPLE OUTLINE OF ESL LEVEL 1 Our English Curriculum is based on the Cambridge Young Learners Programme. Speaking & Listening After this level, students will be expected to: Listen for the gist of short explanations Follow single step instructions Listen and respond to requests for personal information Speak clearly to be heard and understood Make requests using appropriate terms Ask questions to obtain specic information Speak and listen in simple exchange

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Reading & Writing After this level, students will be expected to: Recognize the letters of the alphabet Possess a limited, meaningful vocabulary Decode simple, regular words Write the letters of the alphabet Use written words or phrases to record or present information Construct a simple sentence Punctuate a simple sentence with a capital letter and full stop Spell correctly some personal keywords and familiar words 4. EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES (ECA) 4.1 INTRODUCTION A choice of supervised sports and social activities is arranged throughout the day. The emphasis is on fun, within a safe, supervised environment, so that the children make friends, develop condence and have fun! Separate groups are organized for younger and older children as appropriate. The school has two sports halls, tennis courts, sports elds and two swimming pools. Sports include basketball, volleyball, football, badminton, tennis, cricket and T-ball. Children have also the opportunity to be involved in special academic lessons, which include computers, science, art & craft, eco-studies and music & drama. Week 1/3 Computers Swimming Games T- ball Music/Drama Art/Craft Badminton Basketball Indoor Football Week 2/4 Dodgeball Basketball Football Computers Tennis Music/Drama Art/Craft Table tennis

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The evening social programme consists of sports nights, discos, quizes, lms, fashion shows, etc. Week 1/3 Computers Swimming Games T- ball Music/Drama Art/Craft Badminton Basketball Indoor Football Week 2/4 Dodgeball Basketball Football Computers Tennis Music/Drama Art/Craft Table tennis

4.2 WEDNESDAY OPTION ACTIVITIES On Wednesdays the students will go on afternoon excursions. Aquarium Quest Island Safari Water Park

4.3 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & TOURNAMENTS During ESS there will be various tournaments and competitions. Prizes are often given as incentives. The main aim is to promote fun, team spirit and sportsmanship. Examples of Special Events Date Sun Fri Wed Fri Fri Event Team Games Fashion Show Bowling Camp Talent Show Farewell Disco Place Sports Hall Auditorium Big C Auditorium Primary Hall

4.4 WEEKEND EXCURSIONS Excursions are a very important part of ESS and although there are no formal ESL lessons during the weekend. English is the main medium for communication and students gain exposure to this in the real world in situations, which are very difcult to simulate in the class. At all times students are supervised by BIS staff and organizers of the activities. We are very aware of parents concerns and we take appropriate action to ensure the safety and well being of all children.

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Examples of Weekend Excursions Sun Sat Sat Central Festival Sea Cave Canoe Trip Beach Trip

4.5 EVENING EXCURSIONS These take place after dinner and students return before their appropriate bedtime. Again all of these trips are supervised by our staff and all entrance fees are free to ESS students. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 4.6 EXAMPLE OF A WEEK SCHEDULE Week 1 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 8:30-10:00 ESL ESL Adventure ESL ESL 10:30-12:00 Swimming Computers Excursion Art / Craft Music / Drama Island Excursion L U N C H 1:30-3:00 ESL ESL ESL ESL ESL 3:30-5:00 Dodge ball Badminton Football Basketball Tournament Bowling Palazzo Circus Night Market Phuket Fantasea Show

Camp Olympics Inatable Games

Night Market Shopping Trip

* Activities programme: Students will be divided into groups that will rotate daily. 5. OTHER INFORMATION 5.1 ITEMS PROVIDED ON THE ENGLISH SUMMER SCHOOL All books and stationary including: paper, pens, pencils and folders. Each child will also be given 4 camp (attend weeks) T-shirts that must be worn while during activities and excursions. During the evening students may wear casual clothing. 5.2 VISITING TIMES FOR PARENTS Parents are welcome to visit the school after 6 pm. The students have free time during the evenings. This would be good times to make arrangements

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to meet children at the school. If for any reason children are required to leave the school grounds, an E-mail or written permission must be presented and approved by the House Parents or the Director of the course. The parents or guardians must sign them out in the boarding house while a member of staff is present before leaving school grounds. Students will not be permitted to leave with friends or relatives if parents have not e-mailed the house parent or the Director. This is to ensure the safety of your child. (Please see programme of activities when students are free). 5.3 SCHOOL RULES General Conduct Students are expected to: 1. Act responsibly at all times. 2. Be courteous and considerate to others. 3. Be punctual for classes and activities. 4. Refrain from dropping litter. 5. Keep noise levels low enough to avoid bothering others. 6. Not consume food and drinks in the Main Teaching Block. 7. Not to be over affectionate with a partner. 8. No smoking or alcohol is permitted on campus. 9. No bullying or ghting is permitted. 10. We expect all students to be truthful and honest. 11. Boys are not allowed to enter the girls boarding houses. (Same rule for the girls) 12. No foul language is permitted. If a students commits a serious offence, parents will be notied and arrangements will be made to send the student home. For minor offences students will be punished appropriately.

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Appearance 1. Students must wear SAC T-shirts to all classes, activities and excursions. 2. They must wear sports shoes to sports activities. 3. Students may wear casual clothing during the evenings (not on excursions). Bounds 1. Students must not go beyond the school perimeter unless a member of staff accompanies them. 2. The boys must not go into the Girls houses and the girls must not go into the Boys houses. Going off Campus on Excursions 1. Students must always stay within the designated area. 2. Students must always be in small groups. They must never be on their own while away from school. 3. Students must always be on time when leaving or returning to school. 4. Students must always ensure that they wear their safety belts when being transported. * If students fail to comply with the rules and regulations parents will be contacted and students will be asked to leave. No refund will be given. 5.4 SECURITY We have implemented a high security procedure policy at our school. When visiting the school please ensure that you have your identication card with you. Visitors will be issued with a BIS visitors pass by our security personnel. 6. TRAVEL INFORMATION 6.1 AIR TRAVEL TO PHUKET We would prefer if all children traveling by air from Bangkok to make travel plans easier. We arrange a Meet and Assist representative at the airport gate at the start of the programme (1st July 2013). In all cases, children will be met at Phuket International Airport by member of English Summer Camp staff and transported to the campus. If you would like your child to travel in a group from Bangkok, please contact: BKK Airbooking Center Ltd.,Part. 88 Paso Tower, 27 Fl., Silom Rd., Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel. +66 (0) 2634 1445-7, +66 (0) 89 500 3044, +66 (0) 81 859 6654 Fax. +66 (0) 2634 3825 Contact person: KhunWanida or Khun Tawatchai

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Recommended Flights Coming to Sports & Adventure Camp on Sunday 30th June 2013 Bangkok Phuket TG 201 07.45-09.10 TG 203 08.30-09.55 TG 205 10.00-11.20 Leaving Sports & Adventure Camp on Saturday 27th July 2013 Phuket Bangkok TG 226 07.25-08.50 TG 202 10.00-11.30 TG 204 10.55-12.25 Please note: The camp registration closes at 15.00 and all students will have a placement test at 15:30. 6.2 ARRIVING BY CAR Please refer to the maps on page 4 for directions. Please register at security for a visitors ID card. Please park in the car park to avoid any congestion. It is a short walking distance from the boarding houses and staff will be around if you require assistance. 6.3 SUNDAY 30th June SCHEDULE 09:00 Registration in the refectory/canteen. (Parents are free to register at any time during the day until 15:00) 12:00 Lunch 13:30 Fun Swim Time 15:00 Registration closed 15.30 Placement Test 17:30 Dinner available in refectory 18:50 Roll Call in Boarding Houses 19:00 Fun Team Games

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BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PHUKET ENGLISH LANGUAGE CAMP

THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME !

British International School, Phuket 2013 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the Copyright owner. Please note that any information in this handbook is subject to change if British International School, Phuket feels that it will benet the students on the programme.

***PLEASE READ THIS HANDBOOK CAREFULLY**

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English Summer School 2013 50 25 English Summer School 2 2 1 2 20.30 . 076 335 561-64, 69,70 7.00 .
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For more information please contact the school office at Tel: +66 (0) 7633 5555 Fax: +66 (0) 7623 8750 Website: www.bisphuket.ac.th Email: info@bisphuket.ac.th 59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket 83000 Thailand Bangkok office: Tel +66 (0) 2636 8991 Fax: +66 (0) 2636 8992

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