17 swimmers traveled to Phuket on Thursday for the 2nd hosting of the FOBISIA Swimming Championships. The swimmers competed against 500 swimmers  from 17 schools across the FOBISIA network over three long and hot days.

Junior swimmers were able to compete in six events and two relays while senior swimmers could compete in eight events and three relays. In a similar format to last year, senior swimmers had the exciting opportunity to swim in both heats and finals.

Every swimmer scored valuable points and came away with at least one ribbon or medal.

There were outstanding performances in the relays where swimmers often swan up into the next age group. In the 10 year old girls relay team: Prim P (year 5, 9 years old) Amelia (year 5, 9 years old), Genis (Year 6, 10 years old), Kate (Year 6, 10 years old) won the 4 x 50m Freestyle relay.

In the girls 11 year old 4 x 50m Freestyle relay; Remie, Gam, Sarah and Thane placed a close 2nd place.

Swimming up 3 age groups into the 13-14 year old relay Pon from Year 7 assisted Matthew P, Matthew W and Peem to 2nd place in 4 x 50m relay and 3rd place in the 4 x 100m freestyle relay. Loogcluin Year 5 swim up on Sunday to assist the boys to a closely fought 4th place in the 4x50m medley relay.

While the girls; Alex, Rena, Prim B and Gaby had a very close race in the 13-14 years 4x50m and 4x100m freestyle to place 5th and 4th respectively.

In their individual events both Prim P and Genis placed 3rd overall in their age groups, congratulations girls this is a superb achievement.

Matthew P, came 2nd in the boys 12 year old 100m freestyle. Peem, placed 3rd in the boys 13-14 years 200m freestyle.  Rena, undertook a demanding program of events, with three back to back finals on the first day, narrowly missing out on a medal in the finals of the girls 13-14m 200m IM, 200m freestyle and 100m Butterfly finals. Celebrating her birthday and therefore swimming up into the next age group Alex swam two brilliant races in both the 50 and 100m backstroke. Prim B together with Matthew P made at least one final on each day of competition, against such a strong competitive field this was an amazing achievement. Swimming outside of their comfort zone Peem and Matthew W undertook both the 400 IM and 400 freestyle, these are events Shrewsbury would love to see more swimmers undertaking.

To see the full set of results please follow the link> [pdf-embedder url=”https://blogs.shrewsbury.ac.th/swimming/files/2016/02/MEET-RESULTS-3.pdf”]

Together the team scored 2000 points to finish 6th overall, this gave the team an average of 111 points against the average of 118 scored by Bangkok Patana, putting Shrewsbury an amazing 2nd place in the Average Points Trophy.

Total team scores:

Well done to all the team, we now look forward to BISAC on 26th & 27th March hosted by Harrow.

Dear Swimmers

Would you like to be considered for the BISAC Swim Team?

Trials will take place on Tuesday 9^th February 2016. 2.40 – 5.30pm for swim team members in year 3 and above. Only the fastest 3 swimmers in each event on the this night can be selected, previously recorded personal best times will not be considered.

At BISAC  junior swimmers (under 11 on March 28th) may compete in four individual events and two relays, senior swimmers (11 years and over on March 28^th) may compete in six individual events and two relays, it may therefore be necessary to select swimmer number four or five from the results on Tuesday.

The selected relay teams will be required to attend Tuesdays 2.40 – 4pm, with all swimmers required to swim a minimum of two sessions per week at school (the relay session may be included as one of these sessions.)

There is no need to register in advance, poolside registration will take place at 2.40pm with the first event beginning at 3.15pm prompt. However, should you be committed to another you time on a Tuesday please ensure the activity office has been informed so that the you time registers are correctly adjusted.

Best Wishes

Mrs Gill

Shrewsbury will be celebrating Chinese New Year  on 5th February, and hope to see many students getting into the spirit by wearing traditional Chinese costume.

SP will be selling a range of traditional, colourful Chinese outfits before and after school on 18,19,20 January. Please come along to see what we’ve got on offer. Many thanks for your continuous support!!

19 swimmers competed this morning in their first ever swim meet at the Bangkok Prep Puppy Cup. The meet was open to only those swimmers who were not selected for the recent ISB SwimFest and contained many of our Year 2 swim team and Development Squad.

The swimmers competed in 6 events; 25m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, 25m Backstroke, 25m Breaststroke, 25m Butterfly and a relay.

Many swimmers achieved a personal best time, some achieved heat winner ribbons and many achieved event medals.

In the overall points score Shrewsbury placed first to win the first every Bangkok Prep Puppy Cup. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in this wonderfully friendly yet still highly competitive swim meet.

Any swimmers who are interested in joining the swim team should register for stroke school this week during the You Time enrollment block, in week 7 a time trial is held where swimmers can enter either the Year 2 Swim Squad or Development Squad.

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Dear Parents and Swimmers

Please see the message below from FOBISIA Swimming Parents and the Shrewsbury Parents Association:

FOBISIA Swimming Parents and Shrewsbury Parents Association will be hosting the snack sale on Wednesday 20th January 2016. 

We are requesting parents who would like to be involved in contributing to this particular snack sale to bring along home baked goods/snacks (must be NUT free and no skewers). Please drop them off at reception or at the snack sale table before 2pm on Wednesday 20th of January 2016.  Proceeds from this Bake Sale go towards the swim team t-shirts, bags and hats worn at the FOBISIA events.

Your efforts and support for a successful snack sale would be greatly appreciated by the the FOBISIA Swimming Team, Shrewsbury Parents Association Bake/Snack Sale committee and of course by the children who look forward to the treats on offer!!
We also need parents who will help us during the sale—any time between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Please volunteer!
Should you have any questions, please contact SP on parents@shrewsbury.in.th.

Best regards

SP Bake/Snack Sale Committee

This year, Shrewsbury will be celebrating the Year of the Monkey on Friday 5th February.

SP will once again be helping the celebrations by decorating the Morris Forum before the event (details here), and serving Chinese snacks to students and staff on the day (details here). We will also be running a snack sale in advance of Chinese New Year to raise funds to support our activities in the celebrations (details here).

If you can help please email parents@shrewsbury.in.th

To find out more about community celebrations throughout the year, click here

Dear Parents and Swimmers

A quick reminder than Khun Monz will be in school tonight and next Monday (18th January) from 2.30pm onwards for all your swim suit needs.

Team swim hats are available for purchase from the school shop.

Best Wishes

Mrs Gill

Dear Swimmers and Parents

Block 2 You Time swim assessments will be conducted during next week (week commencing Monday 11th January). Progress reports will be distributed directly to the form class teachers on Friday 15th January. Swimmers who take their You Time lessons on a Friday will receive their progress reports at the end of their session.

Enrollment for Block 3 will open on Saturday 16th January.

Best Wishes

Mrs Gill