weekend activities · interesting architecture, massage shops, cafes and several other relaxing...

WEEKEND ACTIVITIESBOARDING

2015 / 2016

WEEKEND ActivitiEs ProgrAmmE 2015 / 2016

· Once again we have a brilliant programme of weekend events which will keep you busy and interested

· Each Friday evening we will take you on a short shopping trip to a local shopping centre. Here you can top up your supplies of snacks for the week, pick up some stationery or reading supplies, or start to buy some presents for your family and friends

· All of our weekend activities are designed to support the Round Square IDEALS

· We will also run some additional local trips on request, and you can suggest to your Head of House what you would like to do in small groups. These will be optional. For those in the higher year groups, you will have the opportunity for some study sessions supported by Secondary teachers.

· Whole day trips are usually on a Saturday and generally compulsory. It is important that you balance your school work with opportunities for relaxation

· Both duty staff and outside professionals will help you to have an enjoyable and productive weekend

· Saturday evening is barbecue followed by sporting activities, some time in our Café, or just chilling out with your friends

· All costs for trips will be negotiated to the minimum possible – costs are usually reduced considerably when booking a school party. The more students attend, the less it costs. The overall cost to attend every weekend trip for the year will be about 14000 baht

· Entry and transport costs will be deducted from your school deposit so that you don’t have to think about paying anything at the weekend. Costs quoted do not include your spending money or transport, and all of our trips include additional travel insurance at an extra cost of 50 baht per person per trip

· All of our activities have been carefully risk assessed, and any means of transport used has been inspected for suitability by school staff

· All dates are provisional, and may be changed to accommodate events that we do not yet know about

· We suggest that you bring your mobile phone on all outings so that you can contact us, and we can contact you. Please be careful with it – the school will not be held responsible for any damage, loss or theft.

· We recognise that our older students need additional study time, so weekend trips become optional for years 11, 12 and 13 as your exams or deadlines get near. Check each trip to see whether it is compulsory or optional, and plan your weekends accordingly

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· Alangkarn Theatre – the “Thai Extravaganza Show” !! · Aquariums – even if you haven’t yet learned to dive, you can get to see the underwater world up close

· Beach trips – fancy relaxing for a while on the beach? We’ll find somewhere nice for you

· Big Bee – learn about bee keeping and do some fun activities

· Bira International Circuit - periodically holds international motor and motorcycle races

· Buddha Mountain - One of Pattaya’s most noticeable landmarks is the 130 metre high Buddha Mountain. A huge golden Buddha image is set on the mountain, which is also called Khao Cheejan that can be seen from miles away

· Butterfly garden - Covering an area of 15 acres, the garden is recognized as Asia’s largest butterfly garden. A bee museum and an orchid farm are also located next to the butterfly garden

· Chinese museum – if you can’t make it to Shaanxi, you can see the only terracotta warriors outside China only 30 minutes from school

· Cinemas – if there’s a new movie out that you’d like to see, let us know and we’ll try to arrange a trip out for you

· Cycling tours – once you can demonstrate your proficiency on a bicycle, we’ll take you to see some of the local Thai countryside

· Fairtex – loads of sporting opportunities on offer including rock climbing, squash, badminton, swimming and tennis

· Golf driving range – if you haven’t got time for a day at the golf course, you might want to practice your game at one of the local driving ranges

· Horseshoe Point - offers horse riding at all levels of proficiency, as well as dressage, cross-country jumping and polo

· Jim Thompson House – home of the mysterious silk entrepreneur

· Khao Sam Muk – otherwise known as Monkey Mountain where you can feed the wild monkeys

· Markets – want to do some bargain hunting? We can take you to the biggest and best markets around Pattaya

· Mimosa - a new attraction and shopping area with interesting architecture, massage shops, cafes and several other relaxing spots

· Mini Siam - a collection of models of important places of the making visitors feel like they have been to many countries in one day

· National Parks – explore the waterfalls, wildlife and jungle treks around one of many local national parks

· Princess Sirindhorn Herb Gardens – a lovely relaxing garden acting as a source of Thai herbal knowledge

· Rivers and klongs – an aquatic visit to Bangkok · Sanctuary of Truth - one of the most attractive sights in Pattaya, an extremely large building embellished with beautiful wood carvings - homage to the ancient vision of earth, knowledge, and Asian philosophy

· Scuba dive – we can arrange courses to get you fully certified with PADI

· Sea Turtle Conservation Centre - get to know about sea turtle life and the different types of Thai sea turtles. There are also a few turtle ponds to see turtles in different stages

· Service – want to spend some time helping one of our Community Partners? We can get you there

· Teddy Bear museum – teddies around the world! · Three Kingdoms Park – explore the park at Horseshoe point

· Tuxedo Magic – a mesmerizing magic show · Vimanmek Mansion – the world’s largest teak mansion built without reven a single nail

· Wat Pra Yai (Big Buddha Hill) – the Buddha image here really is huge. Visitors usually come to pay respect at the image of Buddha, and hit the bells around the hill from the start to the end to bring good luck

· Zoo - Khao Kaew Open Zoo is a centre for conservation in eastern Thailand. It is used for study and research in a variety of biological resources, for conservation, to help future generations and also as a learning centre

FRIDAy 4 SEpTEmBERmoviE FriDAy

SATuRDAy 5 SEpTEmBERsAturDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SuNDAy 6 SEpTEmBER JEstErs FAir cArE4KiDs.iNFo

Attendance is compulsory for everyone, and we’d love you to help out at this excellent fund raising event which Regent’s is hosting again this year

· How long does it last? This is a whole day event (10am to 6pm)

· How far do we travel? All you have to do is walk from your house to the Oval

· What will I see and do? There will be no shortage of stalls, food and events to keep you busy. Look out for the full programme nearer the time

· What should I bring? Your mobile phone and some money. Wear a hat (it will be hot) and a Regent’s t-shirt, and use plenty of sun protection.

FRIDAy 11 SEpTEmBER

FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 12 SEpTEmBER

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Compulsory trip for all year groups

· How long does it last? This is a full day trip returning to school at 5pm

· How far do we travel? About 30 minutes, near to Pattaya Beach

· What will I see and do? We will have exclusive use of a poolside area with shaded cabanas where you can relax and make some new friends. There is a fantastic pool, and organised pool and poolside activities that you can choose to participate in if you wish

· What should I bring? Lunch will be provided at the venue. Hat, sunscreen, swimming clothes, pocket money, camera and preferably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 18 SEpTEmBER


SATuRDAy 19 SEpTEmBER PAiNtbAll

This trip is compulsory for everyone who stays this weekend.

· How long does it last? This is a half day trip in the afternoon

· How far do we travel? About 30 minutes to Pattaya · What will I see and do? You will see your friends getting blasted by paintballs! We’ll break into teams, get dressed in camouflaged protective clothing, load up our guns and let battle commence. A cooling drink afterwards, and then back home

· What should I bring? Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera, and preferably your mobile phone.

FRIDAy 25 SEpTEmBER FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 26 SEpTEmBERriPlEys riPlEysthAilAND.com

This trip is compulsory for everyone – you’re going to have a ball !


· How far do we travel? About 30 minutes to Pattaya · What will I see and do? Over 250 one of a kind exhibits including primitive torture devices, a mask made from human skin, an African voodoo doll and many more weird and wonderful objects. Scare yourself silly in the haunted adventure, get thoroughly lost in the infinity maze and get right into the adventure in the moving theatre. Round it off with a tour of the amazingly lifelike wax models in Tussauds.

· What should I bring? All you need is your pocket money and your mobile phone

FRIDAy 2 OCTOBER FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 3 OCTOBER

grAND PAlAcE/ WAt Po / WAt

This trip is compulsory for everyone – Thai culture overload!

· How long does it last? A full day trip returning to school at 6pm

· How far do we travel ? 2 hours to Bangkok · What will I see and do ? The architectural plan of the new Grand Palace is almost identical in every detail to that of the Royal Palace in the former capital of Ayutthaya. It was built close to the river facing north with the river on the left. This palace has an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1782. The length of the four walls is 1,900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences.

· What should I bring ? Packed lunch will be provided but bring some snacks too. Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera and preferably your mobile phone.

· NOTE: There is a very strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand’s most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves -- no shoulderless tops. Women must be similarly very modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, short skirts, bare shoulders, etc. If you wear sandals you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet). Non Thai’s will not be allowed entry wearing flip flops – proper shoes are required.

FRIDAy 9 OCTOBER QuiEt WEEKEND

If you have local parents or guardians then you must go home this weekend and spend some time with your family. Overseas students who stay will be focussing on some aspect of community service or environmental awareness.

FRIDAy 16 OCTOBER FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 17 OCTOBER KhAo chAmAo

Compulsory trip for all year groups – put on your walking shoes!

· How long does it last? This is a full day trip – we will return to school for 6pm

· How far do we travel ? One hour on highway 3 to Klaeng district (km marker 274) then seven kilometres on to route 3377 to Nam Sai village. Turn right and drive one kilometre to the park headquarters

· What will I see and do? The last piece of virgin forest in Rayong, home to wild tigers, elephants and bears. Limestone mountains, caves, high cliffs, verdant forests and waterfalls. Namtok Khao Chamao is an 8 tiered waterfall,

· What should I bring ? Insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, snacks, walking shoes, change of clothing, swimming gear, rucksack, and preferably your mobile phone

Half Term ends on Thursday 22 October at 4pm – boarding houses close for the whole holiday. You must leave boarding on this day, and must not return until 4pm on Sunday 1 November.

FRIDAy 6 NOVEmBER FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 7 NOVEmBER bEAch/boNFirE Night

This trip is compulsory for everyone except Year 13 students who can choose to stay on campus and join a study support session

· How long does it last? This is a full day trip trip – we will return to school for 6pm

· How far do we travel? 45 minutes to Sattahip · What will I see and do? A quiet beach where you can relax, have fun and sample some of the excellent local seafood. Water sports may also be available here (at an extra cost)

· What should I bring ? Insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, snacks, change of clothing, swimming gear, rucksack, and preferably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 13 NOVEmBERFriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 14 NOVEmBERsciENcE musEum


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip – we will return to school for 6pm

· How far do we travel? About 2 hours to Bangkok · What will I see and do? The National Science Museum is spread over six floors and is a thoroughly modern hands on experience. Each floor is open plan and stuffed with a diverse array of exhibits. There is also a cafeteria and gift shop. Each of the six floors has a distinct theme

· What should I bring? Packed lunch will be provided. All you need is your pocket money, and preferably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 20 NOVEmBER FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 21 NOVEmBER bEyoND limits


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? About 45 minutes to Jomtien · What will I see and do? Located just outside of Pattaya close to Bangsaray and Sattahip, the “Beyond Limits Challenge Park” is a new approach to inspiring adventure with a series of hair raising pursuits that will leave you breathless. Everyone who undertakes the challenges is harnessed and attached to cables at all times. Even though the climbs, swings and drops look outright terrifying they are completely safe and great fun to master.

· What should I bring? Packed lunch will be provided. Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera and preferably your mobile phone.

FRIDAy 27 NOVEmBERFriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 28 NOVEmBERicE sKAtiNg mEgA-bANgNA.com


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? About 2 hours to Bangkok · What will I see and do? A brand new rink, the Sub Zero Ice Skate Club defies the city’s relentless heat with a unique ice skating experience. Glide and twirl around or take lessons from the pros. Afterwards you will have some time to shop in the Mega Bang Na shopping centre

· What should I bring? All you need is your pocket money, prerably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 4 DECEmBER QuiEt loNg WEEKEND


Note that Monday 7 December is a school holiday – you must not return to the boarding houses until 4pm.

FRIDAy 11 DECEmBER FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 12 DECEmBERcommuNity FAir (oN cAmPus) / christmAs cArols

Term ends on Friday 18 December at 12:30 - boarding houses close for the whole holiday. You must leave boarding on this day, and must not return until 4pm on Monday 11 January.

FRIDAy 15 JANuARyFriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 16 JANuARyWAKEboArD WAKEboArDiNgthAilAND.com

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This trip is compulsory for everyone except Year 11 and IB students who can choose to stay on campus and join a study support sessionWAKEboArDiNg (sENiors)

· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? About an hour to Huai Dok Krai reservoir to the south of Pattaya

· What will I see and do? A huge reservoir and a great water-sports facility. You will have some fun in the sun and take home some great memories of wakeboarding, tube riding, kayaking, playing volleyball and enjoying the swimming pool.

· What should I bring? Hat, swimming gear, sunscreen, pocket money, camera, mobile phone

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· How far do we travel? About 30 minutes to south Pattaya · What will I see and do? A fantastic go karting course where you can test your driving skills against your friends

· What should I bring? Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera, mobile phone

FRIDAy 22 JANuARy FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 23 JANuARy WAKEboArD WAKEboArDiNgthAilAND.com

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This trip is compulsory for everyone except Year 11 and IB students who can choose to stay on campus and join a study support sessionWAKEboArDiNg (JuNiors)

go KArtiNg (sENiors)

FRIDAy 29 JANuARy FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 30 JANuARybEAch DAy/sNorKEl

This trip is compulsory for everyone except Year 11 and IB students who can choose to stay on campus and join a study support session

· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? 45 minutes to Sattahip · What will I see and do? A quiet beach where you can relax, have fun and sample some of the excellent local seafood. Water sports may also be available here (at an extra cost)

· What should I bring ? Packed lunch will be provided. Insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, snacks, change of clothing, swimming gear, rucksack, and preferably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 5 FEBRuARyQuiEt WEEKEND


Half Term ends on Friday 12 February at 4pm – boarding houses close for the whole holiday. You must leave boarding on this day, and must not return until 4pm on Sunday

FRIDAy 26 FEBRuARy


SATuRDAy 27 FEBRuARycycliNg EN.WiKiPEDiA.org/WiKi/mouNtAiN biKiNg

· This trip is compulsory for everyone except Year 11 and IB students who can choose to stay on campus and join a study support session

· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? As far as your legs will take you! · What will I see and do? A scenic cycle around the local countryside. You will see some real Thai villages, temples and farms and have a chance to develop your off road cycling skills.

· What should I bring? Packed lunch will be provided. Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera, preferably your mobile phone.

FRIDAy 4 mARCh FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 5 mARChPAiNtbAll



· How far do we travel? About 30 minutes to Pattaya · What will I see and do? You will see your friends getting blasted by paintballs! We’ll break into teams, get dressed in camouflaged protective clothing, load up our guns and let battle commence. A cooling drink afterwards, and then back home

· What should I bring? Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera, and preferably your mobile phone.


SATuRDAy 12 mARChElEPhANt villAgE ElEPhANt-villAgE-PAttAyA.com


· How long does it last? This is a half day trip returning to school for lunch

· How far do we travel? 30 minutes to the east of Pattaya · What will I see and do? A one hour trek in a traditional riding seat, through undeveloped bush & forest. At the end of this trek, you will return to the Elephant Village by 4 wheel drive Land Rover and be offered fruits in season. The elephants at this village are rescue animals who are very well cared for

· What should I bring? Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera and preferably your mobile phone


SATuRDAy 19 mARChthE EscAPE huNt PAttAyA.EscAPEhuNt.com



· How far do we travel? Half an hour to Pattaya · What will I see and do? WE CAN SMELL YOUR FEAR - Just like a hound, we can smell your fear when you see our challenge. It is written all over your face. You will need to cover it up and put a brave face on things as only this way will you escape

· What should I bring? All you need is your pocket money, and preferably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 25 mARChFriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 26 mARChAyutthAyA boAt triP


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? 2 ½ hours to Ayutthaya · What will I see and do? One of the ancient capitals of Thailand, from the land and from the water. We will take a fully guided tour to learn a little of Thai history.

· What should I bring? Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera and preferably your mobile phone

Term ends on Friday 1 April at 12:30 - boarding houses close for the whole holiday. You must leave boarding on this day, and must not return until 4pm on Tuesday 19 April.

FRIDAy 22 ApRIl FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 23 ApRIl Flight oF gibboN trEEtoPAsiA.com


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? About 45 minutes North of Pattaya · What will I see? the zip-line adventure that takes you deep inside the real Thai rainforest and soaring through the jungle canopy

· What should I bring? Packed lunch will be provided. Money for souvenirs, sunblock, camera, comfortable lace-up shoes, and your mobile phone (hold onto it very tight)

QuiEt loNg WEEKEND


FRIDAy 6 mAyFriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 7 mAyAtv tour


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? About 45 minutes North of Pattaya · What will I see? A scenic drive around the local countryside. You will see some real Thai villages, temples and farms and have a chance to develop your off road skills.

· What should I bring? Packed lunch will be provided. Money for souvenirs, sunblock, camera, comfortable lace-up shoes, and your mobile phone (hold onto it very tight)

FRIDAy 13 mAy FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 14 mAyicE sKAtiNg mEgA bANg NA mEgA-bANgNA.com


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? About 2 hours to Bangkok · What will I see and do? A brand new rink, the Sub Zero Ice Skate Club defies the city’s relentless heat with a unique ice skating experience. Glide and twirl around or take lessons from the pros. Afterwards you will have some time to shop in the Mega Bang Na shopping centre

· What should I bring? All you need is your pocket money, and preferably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 20 mAy FriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 21 mAy KhAo KAEW Zoo / Night sAFAri


· How long does it last? This is an early evening trip · How far do we travel? About one hour North of Pattaya · What will I see? Covering a vast tract of forest land, the zoo has more than 200 species of domestic and imported wildlife living in their natural habitat. You will get a very different view of these animals when they are often most active – after dark

· What should I bring? Money for souvenirs, camera, comfortable shoes to walk in, and preferably your mobile phone

FRIDAy 27 mAyFriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 28 mAy NoNg Nooch/buDDhA mouNtAiN/chiNEsE musEum


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip returning to school at 5pm

· How far do we travel? About 45 minutes, 18km to the South of Pattaya

· What will I see and do? A beautiful tropical gardens and recreation park, Thai cultural and traditional dance show, boating on the lake, and small animals zoo. You can hire a bike to look around the gardens better.

· What should I bring? Packed lunch will be provided. Pocket money and preferably your mobile phone.

FRIDAy 3 JuNEFriDAy shoPPiNg At cENtrAl FEstivAl

SATuRDAy 4 JuNEFloAtiNg mArKEt



· How far do we travel? Half an hour to Pattaya · What will I see and do? A Thai floating market where you can buy your souvenirs to take home. Have a go on the fantastic zip wire to add a little more excitement to the day!

· What should I bring? All you need is your pocket money, and preferably your mobile phone (watch out for pick pockets)


SATuRDAy 11 JuNE cycliNg EN.WiKiPEDiA.org/WiKi/mouNtAiN biKiNg


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? As far as your legs will take you! · What will I see and do? A scenic cycle around the local countryside. You will see some real Thai villages, temples and farms and have a chance to develop your off road cycling skills.

· What should I bring? Packed lunch will be provided. Hat, sunscreen, pocket money, camera, preferably your mobile phone.


SATuRDAy 18 JuNEcArtooN NEtWorK


· How long does it last? This is a full day trip · How far do we travel? Half an hour to Pattaya · What will I see and do? With 10 entertainment zones to discover, guests can spend an entire day exploring the irrepressible world of Cartoon Network. From powering up with Ben 10 on all-new high-speed water rollercoasters, or going vertical with Jake from Adventure Time, there is an exhilarating splash landing for guests of all ages. For the little ones, Cartoon Network’s characters, such as Gumball, Darwin and The PowerPuff Girls await them at Cartoonival, the world’s largest aqua playground with over 150 water attractions!

· What should I bring ? Sunscreen, hat, snacks, change of clothing, swimming gear, rucksack, and preferably your mobile phone

QuiEt WEEKEND, PAcKiNg to go homE

The school year ends on Friday 1 July at 12:30 - boarding houses close for the whole holiday. You must leave boarding on this day.

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