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Uniforms are required for all pupils. The School Shop stocks primary and secondary uniforms on campus. Primary (Years 1–6) wears a white logo shirt with a blue skirt for girls or blue shorts for boys, plus a blue/yellow sport uniform; secondary (Years 7–11) wears a white logo shirt with tartan skort for girls or blue shorts for boys, plus a blue/yellow sport uniform with a yellow belt. Sandals, flip-flops, and Crocs are not allowed; sport shoes must be worn daily for outdoor activities. The shop opens 08:30–08:55 on weekdays; online pre-order forms are available; on-site sizing help is provided and orders are collected after payment.
A three-week rotating menu includes a variety of Thai and Western dishes. Meals use local produce and are prepared with no MSG, using olive and soybean oil, with a focus on natural, low-sugar and low-salt meals. Lunches for pupils and mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks are included in tuition; ASA snacks may be brought from home. A Food-Committee, comprising parents, guides lunch menu and food service, and can be contacted at food@siripanya.com.
The Executive Board governs Si Ri Panya International School. It is comprised of the Chairman of the Board, Licensee, Manager, Director, Teacher Representative, Parent Representatives, Other Qualified Persons, Representative of the Owner, Head of School, and a non‑voting Secretary. The Board issues rules and regulations, approves policy and the education development plan, oversees personnel, budget, buildings and community relations, ensures quality assurance, and approves tuition and other fees. The Head of School leads day‑to‑day operations.
Si Ri Panya International School on Koh Phangan opened in 2012 and gained its official international school license in September 2019, offering British primary education and Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. Set in the serene Ban Tai area, the campus is easily accessible on the island yet surrounded by lush, green outdoor learning spaces. The school serves ages 3 to 18, with class sizes capped at 20 and around 155 students from over 20 nationalities. The school delivers the British National Curriculum in primary and Cambridge IGCSEs in secondary, taught in English, with Thai, Spanish, and French offered as subject languages. Facilities include science and design-technology labs, two libraries, and a covered basketball court. Notably, the school holds the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and runs Koh Phangan’s first Precious Plastic recycling project, integrating sustainability into student learning. Leadership comes from Director Nicola Bunchuay, and day-school transport is available. Si Ri Panya blends curricular focus with environmental initiative in a supportive island setting.
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