29 October, 2014
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Dear Parents and Swimmers
I hope you all had a restful holiday and are looking forward to the term ahead.
If you took part in any swim meets during the school holidays please do not forget to keep me updated with your results. Any improvements in your personal best times can be added to the times held by school and can be used for a better heat entry in any future school swimming meets.
Best Wishes
Mrs Gill
9 October, 2014
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This video shows a drone flight over Shrewsbury International School.
8 October, 2014
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(Normal swim training will continue)
Any swimmer whom is unable to attend and would like to be considered for the team, please see Mrs Gill ASAP, to arrange an alternative trial date.
(U8 only need attend IM as the 25m Tiger Prawns times will be used for selection)
Selected Swimmers will be informed on Thursday 16th October
Team Training will take place Mondays, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays- 4-5pm, Tuesdays will be exclusively for the relay teams only (October 27th – November 14th).
Swimmers should aim to attend as many sessions as possible (please register under FOBISIA Swim Team via CHQ)
Shrewsbury will be taking the best possible team to win the high point’s trophy (this is the team with the highest number of points per swimmer), therefore only a small team will be selected.
All other swimmers will be invited to attend a B grade swim meet, hosted at Shrewsbury International School on
Tuesday November 18th (more details to follow shortly).
7 October, 2014
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A cloud of volcanic ash rises from Mt Ontake. The eruption continued under clear blue skies
Worst volcanic eruption in Japan for 90 years.
On Saturday 27th September 2014 there was the sudden volcanic eruption of Mt Ontake, a volcano located around 200km west of Tokyo. The volcano erupted on a clear autumn day, at a time when at least 250 people were taking advantage of the beautiful hiking conditions.
Whilst Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active nations, surprisingly, there haven’t been fatalities from eruptions since 1991 when 43 people were killed by a pyroclastic flow at Mount Unzen. Mt Ontake, however, erupted without warning spewing ash and rocks, killing amateur climbers in its path.
Effects of the Eruption
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Survivors filmed the eruption
Response
Around 1000 Japanese rescue workers (a mix of police, firefighters and military personnel) set out to search the peak popular with hikers after its sudden eruption that trapped hundreds on the mountainside. Those bought down the mountain were taken to the town of Kiso for urgent medical help.
Recovery efforts were however hampered in the early stages of the rescue due to the volcanic conditions. The effort was halted as the volcano continued to shoot toxic gas, rocks and ash into the air. Residents over a large area were warned of the risk of falling stones.
Why was there no warning?
There have been many questions as to why there was no warning of this volcanic eruption. Volcanologists have pointed out that this was a relatively small eruption that was driven by super-heated steam and ash, rather than by lava being ejected from the magma chamber. This made it much more difficult to predict.
Japanese rescue workers carry injured hikers from a mountain lodge on Mt Ontake
There were also no signs of an immanent eruption, such as earth movements or changes on the mountain surface. While some seismologists noted increased seismic activity on Mount Ontake ahead of the eruption, they were still unprepared for what followed and the devastation it caused.
3 October, 2014
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Congratulations to all 8 and under swimmers who traveled to Bangkok Patana for the annual Tiger Prawns Swim Meet on Saturday.
Wearing their green and gold swim suits, Shrewsbury dominated the meet winning a heat winner ribbon in almost every race.
Swimming 128 races, Shrewsbury swimmers recorded an outstanding 111 personal best times (87%). Every 7 year old swimmer recorded a personal best swim in every race they entered. A first for the team!
In the Relays Shrewsbury won both the 7 years and 8 years races, a brilliant start to the competitive year ahead.
The next race will be the ISB Swim Fest with more details to follow over the next week.
Please follow the links below for the results, if you spot any errors in the official results please let me know and I ensure these are adjusted within the SHB results and personal best times.
Official Tiger Prawns Results 2014
If you have taken any team photos please forward them to me at victoria.g2@shrewsbury.ac.th and I will add them to the swimming blog and our flickr account.
Thank you to every parent for their support and assistance to the team throughout the meet, your help is invaluable to our success.
Kindest Regards
Vicki
1 October, 2014
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We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests. Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in September 2014.
Just Say It
There are plenty of healthy, strategic reasons we veer away from talking about serious subjects with our loved ones. But avoidance has its limits, and broaching tough issues – from sex to death- may be a safer and more productive than we imagine, if it’s done right.
Psychology Today. October 2014 p.52
Pilgrims in a Strange Land
Mathew Lyons wonders whether the medieval world was as strange to those who lived in it as it is to us.
History Today. September 2014 p.55
The Evolution of Diet
Would eating like our Stone Age ancestors make us healthier ? Some experts say modern humans should eat from a Stone Age menu. What’s on it may surprise you !
National Geographic. September 2014 p.30
Salted Lemon in Great Demand
Shio Lemon or Salted lemon has been introduced on many TV shows. The advantages include : It helps against summer fatigue, good for dieting etc.
Hiragana Times. September 2014 p.9
Which Type of Designer are You ?
Studio Dumbar’s Lisa Enebeis offers up the results of her anthropological research on the designer species.
Computer Arts. September 2014 p.24
25 September, 2014
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Dear Parents
Please find below the program for this weekend. Programs will not be available at the meet nor will the results be published using the Meet Mobile App, it is advisable therefore to print this program prior to arriving at Bangkok Patana.
This is a lovely fun enjoyable swim meet to start the year, where the focus is upon participation and technique, heat winner ribbons are awarded at the end of each event and a participation medal is given to every swimmer.
The team briefing will begin promptly at 7.50am with a team photograph, please ensure you are wearing your PE t shirt for this photo. All swimmers must be wearing the green and gold swim wear with the white swim hat.
Tiger Prawns Meet Programme FINAL
If you have any questions or queries please contact me via email on victoria.g2@shrewsbury.ac.th
See you all on Saturday.
Kindest Regards
Vicki
23 September, 2014
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Dear Parents
Please follow the link below for detailed information about the Bangkok Patana Tiger Prawns Swim Meet – September 27th 2014.
If you have any questions not answered in the meet information please do not hesitate to contact me, either in the Sports and Activities Office or on poolside during one of the afterschool swim sessions.
Tiger Prawns Parents Swim Meet Guidelines
Swimmers using their own transport must arrive no later than 7.45 am.
Best Wishes
Mrs Gill
17 September, 2014
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16 September, 2014
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Dear Parents
Thank you for confirming your entries into the Bangkok Patana Tiger Prawns Swim Meet (Saturday 27th September 2014). Please follow the links below to view the entries and relay teams.
There will be a parents meeting held on Friday (19th September) at 3pm in the Memorial Hall for the parents of all swimmers taking part in the Tiger Prawns Swim Meet. If you are unable to attend, please do not be concerned all information will also be posted here after the meeting.
Kindest Regards
Mrs Gill