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–by Pavla Poch– Through hard work, perseverance, challenges, and triumphs, the Y2 IB Visual Arts students showcased the culmination of their work from the past two years at the launch of their art exhibit, entitled “23:59.” The exhibit was a collection of the students’ artwork created for their IB Visual...

–by Elisia Brodeur– Before their final exams began, the HS junior class gathered to hear 13 seniors talk about their experiences applying to and being accepted into college. These particular seniors had been selected because they had had particular success or challenges as they navigated the college application process. They...

–by Kelly Patten– First graders are natural storytellers. You would be surprised at how much we know about grandma’s best friend’s birthday party! At the beginning of first grade, students write personal narratives and learn how to zoom in on small moments. So they share about a time they fell...

The goal of this grade 7 humanities unit is for students to learn about, spread awareness of, and suggest solutions to world conflicts. The 7th graders get to choose one of three current conflicts to study in depth: the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, the conflict in Sudan, and the Syrian...

–by Sarah Abrams–   The 2019 musical production of Bye Bye Birdie, which featured performers from all sections of RIS—and even some parents—was the result of more than four months of intense preparation by students, teachers, and crew members. During that time, the performers learned choreography for several dance numbers, mastered...

–by Sudarat T. Attanawin, Director of Strategic Initiatives/HR– RIS administrators and a group of over 140 prospective RIS Ratchapruek parents came together earlier this year to celebrate the tradition of academic, service, and cultural excellence at Ad Astra Day, which is Latin for “to the stars.” The event was an...

–by Alison Clare– “Playrooms and games, animals and plants, wood and nails must take their place side-by-side with books and words.” — Angelo Patri

–by Matthew Smith– It was 6:00 pm on a Saturday evening, and for many hundreds of spectators and athletes in attendance, the Phoenix Pool was about to say farewell in the most exciting fashion. It was the closing event of SEASAC Senior Swimming 2019—the boys 4x100 freestyle relay. At Mr...

–by Kyleigh Pharris and Callie Chavers–  “Any curriculum is the outcome of someone’s choices among all the things in the world that are for children to learn. In an emergent curriculum, the choices are made by the children and by the adults who know them.”  —Jones & Reynolds, “The Play’s...