Early Years
ECA Descriptions
Term 1/2016-17
MYSHI MACKENZIE-BAKER
Cartoon Character Craft
All children love cartoons, some are educational while others
are just fun to watch. Either way, in this ECA Club, your child
will get the chance to construct and create cartoon character
crafts. Making characters involve creativity and imagination.
They also develop their fine motor skills when constructing.
What a fun way to end a school day than to make your
favourite cartoon character to take home with you!
SWIMMING TEACHER
Swimming
Do you want to learn how to swim in a fun, friendly environment? Get to
play in the water and learn to swim at the same time at this swimming
ECA. Learn all about water safety and practice the different strokes
while becoming a pro in no time!
COACH KENNY (OUTSOURCED)
Junior Muay Thai
Junior Muay Thai was founded in 2012 and aims to teach students
between 3-12 years old how to manage and take care of their
bodies, to learn the disciplines of Muay Thai and also how to protect
themselves and others. The Junior Muay Thai sessions are taught
in English by professional Muay Thai trainers who follow the “10 to
GOAL” slogan. Junior Muay Thai also encourages a ‘No violence, no
harming others’ policy.
To find out more, you can visit the Junior Muay Thai website at
www.junior-muaythai.com
CECILIA KOK
Art & Craft
If your children love digging into arts and crafts projects with paint
up totheir elbows, relax -- they’re learning and developing in
essentialways while they’re making a beautiful mess. Children
derive many important benefits from the opportunity of working
with arts and crafts projects, making creative activities worthwhile
At Early years children participate in both arts and crafts. Creativity
and imagination receive strong stimulation. Children can also
learn about symbolic communication through the art they create,
choosing various colors to communicate feelings, for example, and
having a lot of fun while doing it.
CASEY REED
Story Book Art
Do you enjoy reading? Let your creative and artistic side come out
with Storybook Art. Enjoy reading a variety of stories, learning more
about your favourite characters and bringing them to life. Have fun
making puppets and props from some of your favourite books.
KRU KOI (OUTSOURCED)
Thai Art
Come to learn Thai Art with Kru Koi!
Kru Koi has been teaching Thai Art at Ascot for 2 years now.
Her classes teach a range of skills, such as drawing, painting,
moulding and modelling. The students will get hands-on with
materials, follow instructions and produce artwork to be proud
of. They’ll also develop other areas such as concentration and
coordination skills, scissors skills and paintbrush skills.
EMILIE MURCIA
Dance and Song
Students can shake their sillies out in this active ECA!! Children
naturally love music! Whether it’s soft and soothing or a lively
tune, children feel it both physically and emotionally. Music and
movement are also social activities that help children feel part of the
group. We will learn lots of new types of songs with accompanying
dances or actions and have lots of fun too!
Primary KS 1
ECA Descriptions
Term 1/2016-17
MARIA LIZA
Year 1 Homework Club
Want help with your homework? Want to get it all done at the beginning of the
week? Tired of losing Golden Time because your homework isn’t complete?
Say “no more” and come to homework club! Here you’ll get the support you need
to complete your homework and get to spend time with your friends too. What
could be better?!
CHARLIE REID
Year 2 Homework Club
Join this ECA and you can have a head start on your homework before you are
even home from school! That means you’ll have more time to enjoy yourself
at home and spend time with your friends. You can do your homework while
you’re still at school so you will have teachers to guide you and school friends
to support you too.
JOE BRYER
Glee Club (with KS2)
Ascot Glee Club is for students who enjoy singing. Activities include solo
singing and group singing. Glee members can choose their favourite
songs to sing with a karaoke type set up in the music room.
A LITTLE SOMETHING COOKING SCHOOL
(OUTSOURCED)
Cooking
Our real hands-on class allows kids to improve their muscle control and strength
while enhancing their 5 sensories, specially their taste buds! We encourage kids
to get involve in almost every process and learn about utensils, kitchenware,
kitchen terms and importantly kitchen safety. When cooking together, kids will
have to co-operate, share and help each other, while being responsible and
discipline for the public. Our menus are designed to give kids as much freedom
as possible, for them to experiment almost everything, as if they were doing art. We have a saying, “don’t say no before
you try”. Even something they don’t like, mostly vegetables. Cooking will help them absorb healthy eating habits. Math
and science are automatically be involved in the cooking process such as measuring, weighting, colouring and the change
state of substance.Cooking can help kids develop understanding within themselves such as, self-confidence, self-esteem,
temperament, patience and independency.
KRU KOI (OUTSOURCED)
Thai Art
Come to learn Thai Art with Kru Koi!
Kru Koi has been teaching Thai Art at Ascot for 2 years now. Her
classes teach a range of skills, such as drawing, painting, moulding and
modelling. The students will get hands-on with materials, follow instructions
and produce artwork to be proud of. They’ll also develop other areas such as
concentration and coordination skills, scissors skills and paint brush skills.
SWIMMING TEACHER
Swimming
Do you want to learn how to swim in a fun, friendly environment?
Get to play in the water and learn to swim at the same time at
this swimming ECA. Learn all about water safety and practice the
different strokes while becoming a pro in no time!
KRU DIM
KRU FAH
Thai Language and Culture
Thai Science
The Thai Language and Culture ECA will give the
students an opportunity to experience the fascinating
Culture of Thailand in more detail. Furthermore, the
students will be able to develop and improve their
language skills while studying ‘The Land Of Smiles’
Do you enjoy science? Are you amazed by experiments? Join us
every Wednesday for Thai Science! Learn scientific vocabulary in
Thai and understand language clearly while planning and carrying
out some fun investigations.
HONEYLYN
EAL support
Develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through songs,
games and loads of fun activities at EAL Club. Enjoy learning with friends and
put your awesome English skills into constant practice. Come and experience
the fun of being an “English enthusiast”!
MISS WANG
MISS WANG
Chinese Language and Culture (KS1+ Year3)
Are you interested in Chinese crafts? Do you want to know more about
Chinese culture? Join us every Thursday for Chinese handicraft. Children
learn more vocabulary and simple sentences through the fun actives,
such as paper cutting, paper folding, making Chinese lanterns etc……
Do not miss it!
MISS EDEN
KS1 ECO Art club
Calling all ECO WARRIORS! The ‘Eco Art Club’ focuses on increasing the
environmental awareness of the children by watching and listening to a story.
The children will have the opportunity to make some toys, desk organisers,
bedroom decorations and a lot more out of recyclable items. It will give
them the chance to develop their resourcefulness and creativity. Join in and
be an ECO WARRIOR!
IWICA Chess School (OUTSOURCED)
Chess
People say chess is board game, sport, art, or primitive technology.
We, at IWICA, use chess as an educational tool to amplify a child’s
education process by improving memory, concentration, critical
thinking, visualization, planning ahead etc…Today, Chess is the
2nd most played sport in the world with more than a billion players
in over 180 countries. Extensive research around the world have
shown that chess players on average had a higher IQ level than
non-players.
These are some of the very few reasons why Chess has been included
in school curriculum in over 30 countries. Benefits of chess is continuing
to baffle researchers even today. Chess has been played by prominent
people in history such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Ludvig Van Beethoven,
Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin
and many more.
IWICA Chess School is the first school in Thailand certified by Ministry of Education. IWICA Chess Programs are currently
conducted in around 20 International Schools around Thailand and we also have centers in Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Hua
Hin.
We are conducting ECA courses with certified curriculum from Beginner to Advanced and Tournament Training levels teaching
children from 4yrs up to adults taught by experienced international chess teachers and players.
For any more information please visit our website www.iwica.com or call us on 0864030760 /0816992038. Or email us at
[email protected]
INCY WINCY YOGA (OUTSOURCED)
Yoga
A wonderful way to unwind after a long school day! With IWY, Yoga
comes to life in fun, creative classes designed to stimulate a child’s
growing curiosity! Classes explore playful yoga poses, animated
breathing exercises, imaginative relaxation and imagery, cooperative
games, theme activities, storytelling, music, and art – all to engage the
natural energy and enthusiasm of each child and teach them about
their budding bodies and expanding minds! We’ll spark your child’s
inner Yogi while enhancing language development, motor coordination,
self-expression, body image, social skills, positive thinking, and
awareness.
A full spectrum class… fast paced poses and games, to relaxing
stillness and everything in between! Experienced and passionate
about what we do - Incy Wincy Yoga has been providing yoga to kids age 3 to 18 years, in school and at hOMe since 2006!!
Questions? Email Sharikay at [email protected] or call/SMS at 085 135 5558 or 086 621 6448.
SATORI DANCE (OUTSOURCED)
Drama
Creative Drama is a Developmental approach focusing on building up young
child’s self-esteem, confidence, and sense of self-pride through various theatrical
approaches such as acting fundamentals, workshops and exercises that
ensure the very basis of acting training. We Aim to enhance both physical and
emotional aspects. All courses are designed with a variety of acting/drama
approaches, aesthetics and most importantly lots of enjoyment.
Primary KS 2
ECA Descriptions
Term 1/2016-17
A LITTLE SOMETHING COOKING SCHOOL
(OUTSOURCED)
Cooking
Our real hands-on class allows kids to improve their muscle control and strength
while enhancing their 5 sensories, specially their taste buds! We encourage kids
to get involve in almost every process and learn about utensils, kitchenware,
kitchen terms and importantly kitchen safety. When cooking together, kids will
have to co-operate, share and help each other, while being responsible and
discipline for the public. Our menus are designed to give kids as much freedom
as possible, for them to experiment almost everything, as if they were doing art. We have a saying, “don’t say no before
you try”. Even something they don’t like, mostly vegetables. Cooking will help them absorb healthy eating habits. Math
and science are automatically be involved in the cooking process such as measuring, weighting, colouring and the change
state of substance.Cooking can help kids develop understanding within themselves such as, self-confidence, self-esteem,
temperament, patience and independency.
TIRAK GYM (OUTSOURCED)
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a total learning activity that has many benefits. Taekwondo
develops your athletic abilities and self-awareness, and improves your
capabilities in self-defense. As well as these, other benefits include building
confidence, developing discipline, and learning how to focus the mind.
ALEXA SPRAGG
3/4 homework club
Want help with your homework? Want to get it all done at the beginning
of the week? Tired of losing Golden Time because your homework isn’t
complete? Say “no more” and come to homework club! Here you’ll get
the support you need to complete your homework and get to spend time
with your friends too. What could be better?!
CHLOE KNIVETON/SAMANTHA YELL
Y5/6 Homework Club
Homework Club is a place for students to work on their homework, reading
and other projects in a casual setting. Students can work collaboratively
and quietly discuss their work. They’ll be able to seek support from their
peers and the teacher, who is available to reinforce concepts and skills
from class.
JOE BRYER
Glee
Ascot Glee Club is for students who enjoy singing.
Activities include solo singing and group singing. Glee
members can choose their favourite songs to sing with a
karaoke type set up in the music room.
KEVIN MILLICAN
ICT- Digital Squad
Interested in computers, the internet and anything everything digital? If so,
then join the Digital Squad and take your computer skills to the next level!
Far from mindless clicking and meaningless games, every member of the
Digital Squad will be challenged with a wide variety of skills from across
the ICT universe. Do you have what it takes to join the squad?
SATORI DANCE (OUTSOURCED)
Dance
SATORI offers excellence in performing art education with a focus on
technique, artistic, integrity and self expression. We wish to instill in all our
students the love and passion for dance and performing art. All classes
are fun and progressive and are taught by industry professionals in a warm
caring environment. Our focus is on progressive and ongoing development
for all ages and abilities. We believe dance is for everyone and anyone can
learn.
NUTTY SCIENTISTS (OUTSOURCED)
Science
Nutty Scientists is a European and world leader in the field of children’s
education and entertainment services for children from 4 to 16 years old,
with more than 147 offices in 35 countries around the world. Since 1996,
our mission has been to arouse the curiosity and imagination of children
while experiencing science hands on.
Nutty Scientists proposes interactive scientific performances in a workshop
or show format during which the children have their own experiences, led
by the Nutty Professor and his assistants.Our shows are always entertaining, educational and participatory, which
allows children to learn while having fun. We have over 120 workshops which introduces children to science and also
raise awareness on such issues as the environment,sustainable development and life education.
In addition, we uses a unique teaching methodology developed by scientists and supervised by teachers. We encourage
experimentation and participating in a very fun, engaging and exciting setting. This fun and children centered approach
gives the child a practical and authentic experience, which ahs been proven to enhance their learning and retention
of important information.
BRICKS 4 KIDZ (OUTSOURCED)
Lego
Our Mission = Deliver Fun Learning Experience - We Learn - We Build We Play In this ECA, children develop their Maths, systematic problem
solving thinking skills and teamwork through fun and exciting activities with
LEGO bricks.
Programs are based on STEM education designed by educators, engineers,
and architects • More than 20 exciting themes with STEM education e.g.
Space Adventure, Energy is Everywhere, Transportation Timeline, Forces
of Nature, Law of Motion and mor. Project kits and model plans are
proprietary designs from Bricks 4 Kidz with ability to be used to build over
200 models.
Benefits for students • Develop Fine Motor Skills • Encourage Social
Interaction • Develop Systematic Thinking • Build Teamwork and Cooperation • Practice Problem Solving and
Reasoning Skills • Engage in STEM Activities • Activate Children’s Lively Imaginations • Increase General Knowledge
• Enhance Self-Esteem
SWIMMING TEACHER
Swimming
Do you want to learn how to swim in a fun, friendly environment?
Get to play in the water and learn to swim at the same time at
this swimming ECA. Learn all about water safety and practice the
different strokes while becoming a pro in no time!
JOE BRYER
Ukulele
Learning an instrument and playing music provides many
benefits to a child’s development. Some of these benefits are:
increased brain power, improvd memory, improved social skills,
better confidence, developed patience, discipline, creativ and
expression. So if you are looking to pick up a new skills this year,
why not let it be ukulele!
SATORI DANCE (OUTSOURCED)
Drama
Creative Drama is a Developmental approach focusing on building up young
child’s self-esteem, confidence, and sense of self-pride through various theatrical
approaches such as acting fundamentals, workshops and exercises that
ensure the very basis of acting training. We Aim to enhance both physical and
emotional aspects. All courses are designed with a variety of acting/drama
approaches, aesthetics and most importantly lots of enjoyment.
KRU BEE
Thai Language and Culture
The Thai Language and Culture ECA will give the students an
opportunity to experience the fascinating Culture of Thailand in more
detail. Furthermore, the students will be able to develop and improve
their language skills while studying ‘The Land Of Smiles’
COACH KENNY (OUTSOURCED)
Junior Muay Thai
Junior Muay Thai was founded in 2012 and aims to teach students
between 3-12 years old how to manage and take care of their
bodies, to learn the disciplines of Muay Thai and also how to protect
themselves and others. The Junior Muay Thai sessions are taught
in English by professional Muay Thai trainers who follow the “10 to
GOAL” slogan. Junior Muay Thai also encourages a ‘No violence, no
harming others’ policy.
To find out more, you can visit the Junior Muay Thai website at
www.junior-muaythai.com
INCY WINCY YOGA (OUTSOURCED)
Yoga (with KS1)
A wonderful way to unwind after a long school day! With IWY, Yoga comes
to life in fun, creative classes designed to stimulate a child’s growing
curiosity! Classes explore playful yoga poses, animated breathing
exercises, imaginative relaxation and imagery, cooperative games, theme
activities, storytelling, music, and art – all to engage the natural energy
and enthusiasm of each child and teach them about their budding bodies
and expanding minds! We’ll spark your child’s inner Yogi while enhancing
language development, motor coordination, self-expression, body image,
social skills, positive thinking, and awareness.
A full spectrum class… fast paced poses and games, to relaxing stillness
and everything in between! Experienced and passionate about what we
do - Incy Wincy Yoga has been providing yoga to kids age 3 to 18 years, in
school and at hOMe since 2006!! Questions? Email Sharikay at sharikay@
incywincyyoga.com or call/SMS at 085 135 5558 or 086 621 6448.
HAMISH WILLIAMS
Art
Outdoor activities will involve a lot of games using different types of
skills including running, throwing and kicking. Students will learn to
participate as a team and show elements of good sportsmanship.
They will also learn important skills such as warming up and listening
to instructions.
MARK ELLIS
Outdoor sports
Do you like the feeling of enjoyment and togetherness you get
from playing team games? Thrive on the challenge of improving
your hand-eye coordination along with the tactical awareness of
what to do in an evolving game to try to win? Want to find out how
map reading, running and teamwork combine to make an exciting
sport? How does developing your stamina,keeping fit and having
fun sound, good? Then come and join in.
MISS LIANG
Mandarin (HSK training) (Y4,5,6)
Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì (HSK) is an international standardized exam
that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses nonnative Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language
in their daily, academic and professional lives. HSK consists of six
levels, namely the HSK (level I) to HSK (level VI).
Through the test training, Students are able to know more about
Chinese culture, and are able to prepare for the HSK test in the
future. The ECA class of 2015 - 2016 academic year will focus on
HSK-level II test training.
IWICA Chess School (OUTSOURCED)
Chess
People say chess is board game, sport, art, or primitive technology. We, at IWICA, use chess as an educational tool
to amplify a child’s education process by improving memory, concentration, critical thinking, visualization, planning
ahead etc…Today, Chess is the 2nd most played sport in the world with more than a billion players in over 180
countries. Extensive research around the world have shown that chess players on average had a higher IQ level
than non-players. These are some of the very few reasons why Chess has been included in school curriculum in over
30 countries. Benefits of chess is continuing to baffle researchers even today. Chess has been played by prominent
people in history such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Ludvig Van Beethoven, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Isaac
Newton, Benjamin Franklin and many more.
IWICA Chess School is the first school in Thailand certified by Ministry of Education. IWICA Chess Programs are
currently conducted in around 20 International Schools around Thailand and we also have centers in Pattaya,
Chiang Mai and Hua Hin.
We are conducting ECA courses with certified curriculum from Beginner to Advanced and Tournament Training
levels teaching children from 4yrs up to adults taught by experienced international chess teachers and players.
For any more information please visit our website www.iwica.com or call us on 0864030760 /0816992038. Or email
us at [email protected]
Teacher
Activities
Tuesday-14 sessions
Student Council / Venue : N3.7 / Price : 1,500 THB
Mr. Wilkins
Mr. Ricky
Students who sign-up for this ECA will be writing the constitution, by-laws and procedures that all future student
councils will follow. This is a good opportunity to get involved in the major happenings of the school without
running a campaign. This is your chance to have your ideas heard regarding what role the student council should
play at the school and how you think it should operate - and your ideas will help shape the school culture for years
to come. If you want to help contribute to the bright future of our school community, and consequently your own,
this ECA's for you!
IGCSE Mandarin Revision and Homework club / Venue : S2.6 / Price : 1,500 THB
Debating Club / Venue : N3.3 / Price : 1,500 THB
Mr.Little
In this club we will be arguing, but in a respectful way. We will learn how to conduct proper debates about various
issues, from current affairs and history. We shall be doing research to make our cases stronger and learning how to
pick apart other people's arguments. In the future we would also aim t challenge other schools to debates. Also
you'll get to challenge me and other teachers, see if you can beat us. This is a good way to improve English skills
(speaking and listening especially) and skills such as research, which are very important in school and beyond.
Painting Master classes / Venue : S5.1 (Art Room ) / Price : 1,500 THB
Term 1 – Water colour.
Looking at the Landscape, Still Life and the Portrait in water colour. We will look at various artists and how they
have used water colour then undergo a series of workshops on different aspects and techniques.
Ms.Deveney
This will include different kinds of wash and how best to apply the paint, what brushes/paper to use, building up
the painting, use of shadows and different effects.
Students will develop skills based on a series of different visual stimuli. The aim is for them to have completed a
series of experimental practice paintings and one well worked finished piece by the end of the term.
Term 2 - Painting with Oil.
After looking at the different ways in which oil paint was used by a selection of artists, one method will be
demonstrated. Students to then practice the technique. When they are confident, students will draw up ideas for a
painting.
Students will choose a visual based on a natural form and after drawing up their idea will complete a painting in oil
on canvas.
Term 3 – Acrylic or Manga
Wednesday - 14 sessions
App Development / Venue : ICT 1 / Price : 1,500 THB
Mr. Hopkinson
Mr. Ricky
In our app development ECA we will design, develop, program and download fully functioning Applications onto
Android devices. Students will produce apps for a variety of uses for example, streaming radio, photo editing,
keeping records or navigation.
IGCSE Mandarin Revision and Homework club / Venue : S2.6 / Price : 1,500 THB
Eco Club / Venue : S2.8 / Price : 1,500 THB
Ascot needs you!
Lets make Ascot a Green Flag Eco-School!
Eco-Schools is an international award programme that guides schools on their journey, to becoming an
environmentally aware and sustainable Green Flag School for the future.
Ms. Gulak
We need two representatives from each year group to form an eco-council to tackle the environmental issues,
which face our school and help build a better future for the Ascot family.
The chance to hone leadership and organisational skills as well as work together with teachers, staff and members
of the local community to transform the school into a sustainably run organisation is too good to miss!
Come and be a part of a brighter, greener future for Ascot.
Media Space / Venue : S3.6 / Price : 1,500 THB
Media: it's everywhere you look: in the mall, on your phone, outside your window...
Ms.Austin
Enjoy music videos? Create your own!
Interested in adverts? Why not make one?
Like magazines? We have that covered.
Thought about blogging? You can do that here too.
Media Space is all about looking at the media world around us and experimenting with it. All you need is little bit
of curiosity.
Interested? Media Space is the place for you.
Graphic Design / Venue : S5.2 / Price : 1,500 THB
Ms Burdett
The unit is a basic introduction to Graphic Design and covers: photographic composition;
digital post processing of photographs
and desktop publishing to produce a poster.
"Danc-er-CIZE" / Venue : S3.2 / Price : 1,500 THB
Ms Winton
We will be learning choreographed dance workouts, mastering the moves and then creating our own routines and
videos. Whilst doing this we will be getting a cardio workout, becoming fitter, but most of all having fun!
Thursday -14 sessions
Astronomy Club / Venue : S4.1 / Price : 1,500 THB
Ms Blairs
The Astronomy Club will provide students with knowledge beyond the school, and even beyond the Earth!
Through various activities, such as model making, research and experiments students will learn about our amazing
universe.
International Award / Venue : N2.9 / Price : 1,500 THB
Ms Murray and
Mr.Cairns
The International Award is a scheme which encourages students to be independent and help them to realise their
potential.
It requires a service, a fitness programme and developing a skill. These are chosen by the individual students and
is strongly linked to CAS for the IB.
The other element is an adventurous journey in which the students decide what they are going to take, including
food. They also learn how to put up tents and cook their own food.
It is a worthwhile and rewarding enterprise and a great sense of achievement is felt by all taking part
Mr Case
EAL support club
Kru Kate
Thai Language & Culture / Venue : S1.1 / Price : 1,500 THB
Mr. Ricky
IGCSE Mandarin Revision and Homework club / Venue : S2.6 / Price : 1,500 THB