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Goodbye New Zealand, Hello Bangkok
For those of you that I didn’t get a chance to tell personally or you didn’t catch my twitter ….
Yes, I’ve moved from Napier, New Zealand, across the seas to Bangkok, Thailand
It’s farewell to my very supportive principal and fellow colleagues for the last four years at TIS and hello to a fabulous new principal, deputy principal, some amazing new colleagues in Elementary School, fellow ex-pats, and without a doubt, some serious fellow-bloggers such as my wonderful friend Ms Cofino and Jeff Utecht. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working the International School of Bangkok whose commitment to 21st Century Digital Literacy makes it an inspiring place to be involved in.
I’ve just completed my first week at ISB and even though it’s still early days when the shine of excitement still remains, I have to say I’m impressed. For such a big school (and I’ve come from roll of 580 to a roll of 700 in just the Elementary School) I don’t feel too lost, I certainly feel very welcome, and it definitely feels right to be here. I love my surroundings, I love my new apartment, I love my class and classroom and I love the fact that on Day 5 of being at a new school, my students and I began our own class blog!
Ye-ah! I live and work in Bangkok! Contrary to popular suggestions (thanks Brian) I will not be changing to bkchrissy on twitter – Once a Kiwi, always a Kiwi – so nzchrissy remains! Watch this space!
August 24th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Great to have you here! You know where I live both at home and at school. Feel free to pop by anytime! The possibilities at this school just keep on getting better. Let’s see what we can really do to stretch the minds of those around us!
August 26th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Wow, what a great opportunity to be able to move to Thailand! It must be hard adjusting to such a different community. Is it similar to New Zealand?
Oh and yes, making up the story was my idea!
-Hayley
August 26th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Thanks Jeff. I agree the possibilities at this school just get better and better!
Hayley,
It’s a very different community to NZ and it’s hard adjusting to a different curriculum but I believe people are the same here as at home, extremely supportive and friendly.
August 27th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Well, it’s Wednesday lunchtime and I’m missing the coffee and conversation- but you know that. I just hope that you are able to fly with the opportunities and possibilities open to you now.
August 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Best of luck on your new position in Thailand!! How exciting to move from some place so wonderful as New Zealand (I’m still jealous of you NZers) to exotic Thailand (I love Thai food).
Wishing you the best,
Miguel Guhlin
August 29th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Some things in life are just meant to be. We do not always fully understand how or why we arrive at a destination but it’s the continuing journey that has huge significance! Enjoy the collaboration and learning. We are thrilled you are with us.
September 13th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Could kick myself for not having coffee while we were both living & working in Taradale. Sounds like a great adventure and looks like ISB is not too skimpy on technology budget. Good luck!